Yusuf Leblebici

Yusuf Leblebici is a Turkish academic and current President of Sabanci University (2018-present), reappointed in December 2022. He previously served as a Chair Professor and Director of the Microelectronic Systems Laboratory at EPFL, Switzerland (2002-2018), and held academic roles at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (1997-1999), Istanbul Technical University (1993-1997), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1991-2000). His career spans microelectronics, VLSI design, and neuromorphic systems.

• BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1984, 1986)
• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1990)

His research focuses on low-power integrated circuits, VLSI design, sensor interfaces, semiconductor modeling, and neuromorphic computing. He has co-authored over 400 scientific articles and seven books, including two internationally acclaimed textbooks.

Scientific Awards:

• 2020 ECE Distinguished Alumni Award (UIUC)
• 2009 IEEE Fellow
• 2009 IEEE Distinguished Lecturer
• 1999 WPI Satin Distinguished Fellow Award
• 1995 Turkish TUBITAK Young Investigator Award

He has graduated 58 PhD students and over 100 MSc students, and played a pivotal role in establishing Sabanci University's Microelectronics Program (1999-2002) and directing EPFL's Microelectronic Systems Laboratory (2002-2018). As Sabanci University President, he has enhanced global visibility, attracted international talent, and strengthened global collaborations.