Andrea Goldsmith

Andrea Goldsmith is the Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Arthur LeGrand Doty Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University. Previously, she held the Stephen Harris Professorship at Stanford University and remains Harris Professor Emerita there. Her research focuses on information theory, communication theory, signal processing, and their applications to wireless communications, interconnected systems, and neuroscience. She founded Plume WiFi and Quantenna, Inc., and serves on the boards of Medtronic and Crown Castle Inc.

Education:

• B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1986–1994)

Research Interests: Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in wireless systems, including MIMO communications, cognitive radio, and the integration of machine learning in communication protocols. She also explores the intersection of wireless technology with biomedical systems and neuroscience, emphasizing innovations like smart buildings and in-body networks.

Key Contributions:

• Authored seminal textbooks, including Wireless Communications and MIMO Wireless Communications.
• Inventor on 29 patents, with significant industry impact through startups.
• Recipient of prestigious awards such as the IEEE Sumner Award, ACM Athena Lecturer Award, and Marconi Prize.

Labs & Leadership:

• Leads the Wireless Systems Lab at Princeton, advancing cutting-edge wireless technologies.
• Chair of the IEEE Board of Directors Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethics.