SAN JOSE, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) proudly announces it will honor Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu, President of the National Academy of Engineering with its prestigious Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award at this year’s Annual Awards Celebration on Dec. 4, 2025.

Established in 1999, the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition offered by the GSA, celebrating the achievements of prominent and influential figures in the semiconductor industry and its surrounding ecosystem. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon individuals whose remarkable contributions highlight their visionary insights and global leadership, which have dramatically reshaped and propelled the semiconductor industry forward.

“Tsu-Jae King Liu’s leadership and groundbreaking contributions have helped shape the future of semiconductor technology and the talent who power it,” said Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO. “Her influence spans industry and academia, and her example continues to inspire generations of innovators. We are proud to honor her as the first woman in academia to receive the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award.”

Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu serves as President of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). She is the former Dean of the College of Engineering and Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. Renowned as both a pioneering researcher and visionary academic leader, Liu has made seminal contributions to semiconductor technology and to the advancement of engineering education and innovation worldwide.

“I am deeply honored to have been selected as the 2025 Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award recipient, especially since my ancestral roots are in Taiwan where Dr. Chang’s leadership has had transformative impact,” said Tsu-Jae King Liu. “I have been very fortunate to work with – and learn from – many exemplary leaders, and to be part of a vibrant, global community that advances technology for the benefit of people and society.”

Liu earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University. She began her career at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center in 1992, where she developed high-performance thin-film transistor technology that continues to enable modern high-definition flat-panel displays. In 1996, she joined the UC Berkeley faculty, where she taught and conducted research in semiconductor devices and integrated-circuit technology for more than 25 years.

Liu’s landmark collaboration with UC Berkeley colleagues Chenming Hu and Jeffrey Bokor led to the invention of the fin-shaped field-effect transistor, or FinFET, a breakthrough design that revolutionized the semiconductor industry and remains foundational to advanced microprocessor chips. She has authored more than 550 publications, holds over 95 U.S. patents, and is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in nanoscale device technology.

Her research excellence has been honored through numerous awards, including the DARPA Significant Technical Achievement Award, the IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award, the Intel Outstanding Researcher in Nanotechnology Award, and the IEEE Founders Medal. She is a Fellow of the IEEE and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, serving in a leadership capacity to provide strategic advice to the nation on critical engineering and technology issues.

In addition to her research achievements, Liu has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic leadership and mentorship. At UC Berkeley, she served as Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from 2014 to 2016, Vice Provost for Academic and Space Planning from 2016 to 2018, and as Dean of the College of Engineering from 2018 to 2025. In these roles, she advanced interdisciplinary research, broadened participation in STEM, and fostered industry partnerships that continue to shape the university’s global impact.

Beyond academia, Liu served on the boards of Intel Corporation and MaxLinear, Inc., and as a member of the NIST Industrial Advisory Committee for CHIPS for America. Through her leadership, vision, and advocacy, she continues to drive innovation in engineering and champion collaboration in education and workforce development to meet the skilled technical talent needs of U.S. industry.

This year’s GSA Awards Celebration stands as the industry’s paramount annual event, attracting the participation of over 1,500 industry leaders. It provides a platform to celebrate the industry’s achievements and recognize the top-performing companies and leaders. Each year, GSA acknowledges companies that have demonstrated excellence through their visionary thinking, strategic acumen, successful execution, and potential for future growth. The celebration applauds the accomplishments of semiconductor companies across diverse categories, encompassing outstanding leadership, financial achievements, and their overall standing within the industry.

About GSA:

GSA is Where Leaders Meet to establish an efficient, profitable, and sustainable high technology global ecosystem encompassingsemiconductors, software, solutions, systems, and services. A leading industry organization that represents 300 corporate members, including more than 122 public companies, GSA provides a unique, neutral platform for collaboration, where global executives interface and innovate with peers, partners, and customers to accelerate industry growth and maximize return on invested and intellectual capital. Members of the GSA represent over 84% of the $662 billion semiconductor industry and continue to grow. For more information, visit www.gsaglobal.org[gsaglobal.org].

Follow GSA on LinkedIn [linkedin.com],  Facebook [facebook.com], Instagram [instagram.com], Twitter [twitter.com], YouTube[youtube.com] and WeChat [mp.weixin.qq.com].

GSA Media Contact:
Whitney Gallina – Director of Marketing
wgallina@gsaglobal.org