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Andrea Goldsmith is the Stephen Harris Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford University. She is a pioneering researcher in wireless communication theory and practice, known for foundational work on adaptive wireless systems, MIMO technology, and industry-standard contributions to LTE and Wi-Fi protocols. Her career bridges academic excellence and commercial innovation, with roles as co-founder and CTO of Quantenna Communications and advisory board memberships at major tech firms.
Educational Background:
- PhD, MS, BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley
Goldsmith's research focuses on wireless channel capacity limits, dynamic spectrum management, and multi-user MIMO systems. Her work has enabled high-throughput technologies in WiMAX, LTE, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. She has published 160 journal papers, 320 peer-reviewed conference papers, and authored a globally translated textbook on wireless communications.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- ACM Athena Lecturer Award (2018)
- IEEE ComSoc Edwin H. Armstrong Achievement Award
- National Academy of Engineering Gilbreth Lecture Award
- IEEE Fellow and Stanford Fellow
An active advocate for women in STEM, she mentors female students and junior faculty while leading industry advisory initiatives. Her patents and entrepreneurial ventures, including Quantenna Communications (founded 2005), have generated over $110M in revenue and driven global wireless HD video streaming adoption.
