Organization
Director
J. Nicholas Laneman has served as Founding Director of the Wireless Institute since January 2010. The Director leads the Institute and serves as the primary point of contact for its major activities. The Director is also a member of the Executive Committee described below and the de facto supervisor of all research, technical, and administrative staff supported by the Institute.
Executive Committee
Barry Keating and Christian Poellabauer serve as members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is the main leadership body of the Institute, and it is formally responsible for all administrative decisions and University reporting. The Executive Committee meets quarterly to conduct major Institute business and maintains accurate records of discussions and decisions for review by Institute members and the University administration.
Sub-Committees
- Communications & Outreach, led by Profs. Laneman and Striegel.
- Collaborative Research, led by Profs. Haenggi and Poellabauer
- Education, led by Profs. Keating and Poellabauer
- Events & Affiliates, led by Profs. Hochwald and Minero
- Laboratory & Space, led by Profs. Hochwald and Pratt
Administrative Coordinator
Christine Broadbent serves as the lead administrative assistant to WI faculty, staff, and students.
University Offices
Advisory Board
External Advisors are sought from academia, industry, and government. These advisors will periodically review the Institute’s programs and assess progress toward its goals. If you are interested in recommending an External Advisor, please contact the Director.
