Jonsson School Professors Named Fellows of National Tech Groups

Haas, whose research focuses on advancing wireless and mobile communication networks, was recognized for his contributions to communication and security protocols for ad hoc and sensor networks.

“I am honored and privileged to receive this ACM fellowship. This is a special recognition for me, as I have been extensively involved with the ACM from my early career, contributing extensively to their highly selective conferences and publications,” Haas said. “Especially, I would like to thank the computing community at large and my colleagues in this community for their trust in bestowing on me this honor, as well as UTD for allowing me to develop and promote my research.”

The fellows program recognizes the top 1% of ACM members for their outstanding accomplishments in computing and information technology and/or outstanding service to ACM and the larger computing community. Fellows are nominated by their peers, with nominations reviewed by a distinguished selection committee.

Haas, who joined UT Dallas in 2013, also is a fellow of IEEE, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the European Alliance for Innovation.

“It is a great honor being named an ACM fellow, and Zygmunt well deserves this award. It adds to Zygmunt’s other awards and recognition and makes him the second UTD faculty member to become an ACM fellow while at UTD,” said Dr. Ovidiu Daescu, professor and department head of computer science. “This prestigious award not only recognizes the high achievements of the faculty, but also reflects over the department. I am happy to count Zygmunt among my colleagues.”