The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Board of Directors has selected FIU Distinguished Professor John Volakis as the recipient of the 2026 IEEE Electromagnetics Award, one of the organization’s most prestigious honors.
Volakis was recognized “for contributions to computational electromagnetics and antenna technologies.”
Presented annually, the IEEE Electromagnetics Award celebrates outstanding contributions to the theory and/or application of electromagnetics. Selection for this award reflects not only groundbreaking technical achievement but also dedication to advancing technology that serves humanity.
The IEEE Awards Program has, for over a century, honored individuals whose work has had a profound and lasting impact on engineering, technology, and society. Volakis’s selection is a powerful testament to his pioneering research and lifelong commitment to excellence in the field.
Congratulations to Professor Volakis on this exceptional achievement, which brings honor to IEEE, to Florida International University, and to the broader engineering community.