Pushing the envelope comes naturally to Rahmi. He isn’t afraid to ask tough questions or to take risks to determine what can be done differently.

His persistence and commitment to solving problems led to work that increased the efficiency of power amplifiers by a factor of 10. His advancements in power efficiency are far-reaching, delivering performance advantages and reducing the energy required to power devices ranging from iPods and cellphones to wireless base stations. By also reducing the heat in those devices, Rahmi’s work helps lengthen product lifetimes and lower maintenance costs.

He has also helped further enable the integration of analog designs in digital processes. He says much in analog can be done in digital process technologies, improving the quality, functionality and performance of future applications.

And it’s important to look beyond the present and consider what’s on the horizon five years from now and beyond, he says. Innovation, in his view, takes time and commitment – and dedication to constant learning.

When not working on engineering challenges, Rahmi enjoys both biking and jogging. He also hopes to lead by example and show his kids that when faced with a challenge it’s important to keep trying until you accomplish something new and different.