2010 International Microwave Symposium

In this keynote presentation, Lemnios will give an overview of a number of defense related technology opportunities and challenges facing the electronics industry. From a defense research and engineering perspective, the first major challenge is to preserve the technological edge of the forces, by extending the capabilities of the defense systems – through better intelligence, greater speed, longer range, higher precision, and more effectiveness. The second major challenge is to identify breakthrough capabilities. Finally, the third major challenge is to provide a hedge against an uncertain future via a set of scientific and engineering options to deter against strategic surprise. To enhance defense capabilities, development programs shall balance near-and long-term activities and balance incremental change with revolutionary technologies. Lemnios will emphasize the need to understand where the state-of-the-art is in science, and understand how to apply these technologies, and create opportunities through investment.

Prior to acceptance of his current role, Mr. Lemnios was the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Chief Technology Officer (CTO) responsible for coordinating technology strategy across the Laboratory and for establishing and growing strategic relationships outside the Laboratory to support current and future Laboratory missions. He also served as Assistant Division Head of the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Solid State Division, as a member of the Laboratory’s Senior Management Council and as the Co-Chair of the Laboratory’s New Technology Initiative (NTI) Board.

Lemnios was also the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) as well as the Deputy Director of Information Processing Technology Office (IPTO). In these positions, he oversaw the development of research thrusts, analyzed and evaluated program proposals and engagements with commercial, academic organizations and represented DARPA on various national committees. He has been in close contact with industry - he held various positions within industry at Hughes Aircraft Company, Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Ford Microelectronics, Inc. that led to the development and demonstration of advanced microelectronic components.

Lemnios has served on numerous DoD, industry and academic committees. He has authored over 40 papers, holds four patents in advanced GaAs device and MMIC technology and is a Senior Member of IEEE.

In addition to the live keynote broadcast, IEEE.tv IMS recorded coverage will include a Special Session honoring Dr. Kiyo Tomiyasu where invited speakers recall activities associated with Dr. Tomiyasu and his contributions to the MTT-S, GRSS and the IEEE.

The IEEE.tv IMS 2010 coverage will also include a luncheon celebrating Chuck Swift’s 52 years of service in support of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society. The chapter has sponsored monthly technical meetings since 1952 and periodic national / international 3-5 day meetings since 1970, such as the IMS meeting being held in Anaheim. Chuck formed his business, C. W. Swift & Associates, in July 1958. Since 1958, Chuck, his business and his family has supported 450 meetings and 7 IMS symposia. IMS 1989 stands out as the best performance, where Chuck put on a show of shows.

IEEE.tv will also provide video coverage of the exhibition floor through Vendor Showcases and recording of the Microapps seminars from leading vendors of products and services in the microwave industry to assist in learning the latest techniques, skills and methods.

The IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS), held in Anaheim, California, May 23-28, 2010, is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. It consists of a full week of events, including technical paper presentations, workshops, and tutorials, as well as a full set of social events. The symposium also hosts a huge commercial exhibition, organized by MP Associates.
 

For the latest up-to-date IEEE.tv schedule coverage of IMS, please visit www.ims2010.org .