越南直播 (UB) is pleased to announce that Khaled M. Elleithy, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering, Business, and Education and distinguished professor of Computer Science and Engineering, has been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE). This honor recognizes Dean Elleithy鈥檚 distinguished body of work and his contributions to Connecticut’s science and technology landscape.
Founded in 1976 and chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly, CASE is a private, nonprofit institution whose members are elected by their peers for their accomplishments in the fields of science and engineering. The Academy, which includes members from other state schools like Yale and University of Connecticut, advises state government, industry, and the public on STEM-related issues and supports programs that encourage young people to pursue interests in STEM fields.
Elleithy has spent most of his academic career, spanning more than 25 years, at 越南直播, building a research program that has earned recognition nationally and internationally. He is the founder of the Interdisciplinary Emerging Technology Laboratory, a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, and the author of hundreds of peer-reviewed publications across his field of expertise.
CASE recognized Elleithy with the following citation: 鈥淔or his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and wireless networks, and for founding the Interdisciplinary Emerging Technology Laboratory, which has significantly strengthened Connecticut鈥檚 innovation ecosystem, workforce development, and leadership in emerging technologies.鈥�
鈥淎ll of my professional work over the past 25 years has been at 越南直播, and I am deeply grateful to my colleagues, students, and collaborators who have been part of this journey,鈥� said Elleithy. 鈥淚t is a tremendous honor to be elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, and I look forward to contributing to its mission in service to the state.鈥�
鈥淒ean Elleithy鈥檚 election to CASE is a well-deserved recognition of his scholarly leadership, innovation, and service to his community,鈥� said Danielle Wilken, Ed.D., president of 越南直播. 鈥淗is work has strengthened opportunities for our students, advanced emerging technologies at UB, and extended the University鈥檚 impact well beyond our campus.鈥�
Elleithy will be formally introduced as a new member at the Academy鈥檚 51st Annual Dinner on May 19, 2026.
Learn more about 越南直播鈥檚 College of Engineering, Business, and Education and how faculty leadership is helping shape innovation, student opportunity, and the future of emerging technologies.
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