Fawwaz T. Ulaby

Fawwaz T. Ulaby is the Emmett Leith Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He served as Vice President for Research (1999-2005) and founded the NASA-funded Center for Space Terahertz Technology. A member of the National Academy of Engineering and Fellow of IEEE/AAAS, his work focuses on microwave remote sensing, radar systems, and electromagnetic modeling.

• Key Research Areas: Remote Sensing, Applied Electromagnetics, RF Circuits, and Plasma Remote Sensing.
• Leadership Roles: Directed interdisciplinary NASA projects, served on scientific boards, and supervised 115 graduate students.

His research spans satellite radar sensor development, terahertz technology, and dielectric property modeling for Earth observation. Publications include 16 books and over 700 journal articles, with notable works on vegetation/snow dielectric constants and polarimetric radar algorithms.

Scientific Awards: IEEE Thomas Edison Medal (2006), Pecora Award (2001), IEEE Electromagnetics Award (2001), Kuwait Prize for Applied Science (1987), and multiple IEEE Fellowships.

• Leadership: President of IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (1979-1981), founding Director of NASA Center.
• Textbook Contributions: Authored Microwave Remote Sensing series and Electromagnetics for Engineers.