TI engineer a rising star in technology innovation
Sameer Pendharkar awarded for his innovation. |
Only 10 years after completing his education, Sameer Pendharkar has been awarded more than 30 patents, has authored or co-authored more than 45 papers published in conference and journal publications and has pioneered numerous innovations for the automotive and consumer electronics markets. To recognize his accomplishments, Pendharkar was awarded one of Texas’ highest scientific honors, the 2008 Edith and Peter O’Donnell award from The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas (TAMEST). The awards, given during an annual conference in January, recognize outstanding achievements by young investigators in medicine, engineering, science and technology innovation.
“Sameer is committed to developing the technologies that solve some of today’s most critical issues, such as bringing energy efficient or ‘green’ products to market as well as incorporating the highest level of safety features into our automobiles,” said Venu Menon, TI vice president and manager of analog technology development.
Pendharkar’s work at TI focuses on designing efficient transistor switches that will significantly improve power conversion efficiency. His innovations serve as the foundation of high-voltage, power efficient devices used in automotive applications, such as improved electronic stability control, automatic braking and weight sensors for airbags. In addition, these efficient, robust transistors enhance power systems for consumer electronics to extend battery life while enabling video capabilities in cell phones, laptops, media players and similar devices.
“Sameer has made many seminal contributions to TI’s high performance analog business,” Menon said. “His design and process innovations are found in millions of consumer and industrial products used around the world. He continues to play a key role in TI’s future and will definitely have a significant impact in the world of analog technology and products.”
Pendharkar joined TI in 1996 and is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) at TI. As the leader of TI’s Power Engineering Research and Development group in Dallas, he is responsible for the development and integration of next-generation technologies. He also serves as the manager for TI’s High Voltage Components Group in the Analog Technology Development organization.
Pendharkar holds two master’s degrees as well as an undergraduate degree focused in the areas of power technology and semiconductor engineering from the University of Wisoncsin-Madison and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He is currently working to complete an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Pendharkar’s patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These patents include techniques that reduce noise in automotive systems, provide new high-voltage device architectures that improve power processing, and offer new processing methods that aid in the design of complete systems on a chip, which are the stepping stones of tomorrow’s electronic technology breakthroughs.
“There is no doubt why Sameer is being honored with the O’Donnell award from TAMEST,” Menon said. “His achievements clearly rank him among the finest engineers in the state.”
“To be recognized in this way is a tremendous honor.” Pendharkar said. “Not only does this award highlight the outstanding science being done in Texas, but also why TI is a place where engineers and scientists are given the opportunity to focus on new possibilities for technology and be recognized for it.”
Launched in 2004, TAMEST recognizes Texas’ leading researchers in medicine, engineering and science, and contributes to the state’s identity as center of achievement in those fields. Academy members include all Texas Nobel laureates and the 200-plus Texas members of the National Academies: the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.
Named for Dallas philanthropists Edith and Peter O'Donnell, the O'Donnell awards were established to recognize outstanding Texas up-and-comers and their work.
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