Martin D. F. Wong

Martin D. F. Wong is the Edward C. Jordan Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Executive Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. A pioneer in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and VLSI circuit design, his work has significantly advanced chip design methodologies through algorithmic innovations. He holds over 450 publications and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the ASP-DAC Most Frequent Author Award and the inaugural EDA Research Award from Synopsys.

Wong’s research focuses on EDA, computational lithography, and 3D integrated circuits. He has mentored 48 PhD students, many of whom have excelled in academia and industry. His contributions include foundational frameworks like OpenILT (Inverse Lithography Technique) and Xplace (global placement). He is an IEEE Fellow and has served as a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society.

Key Achievements:

• Recipient of six best-paper awards in chip design and routing optimization
• Developed GPU-accelerated tools for static timing analysis and global routing
• Advances in machine learning applications for EDA, including congestion prediction and hotspot detection

Wong’s legacy combines technical innovation with mentorship, shaping the future of semiconductor design and manufacturing.