Driving Technological Excellence: SRI-B Innovator Wins IEEE’s Top Technologist Award

Samsung’s relentless pursuit of innovation leads to global recognition for its engineers

The award underscores Samsung’s commitment to advancing technology for a better tomorrow

Dr. Madhan Raj, Architect, System Structure Design, Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore

Samsung Research & Development Institute, Bangalore (SRI-B), continues to set benchmarks in innovation and engineering as Dr. Madhan Raj, a distinguished technologist, has been named the ‘Technologist of the Year’ by the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) India Council. This recognition, presented at the IEEE IC Awards Ceremony held at IIT Kharagpur, marks yet another milestone in Samsung’s journey of technological leadership.

Dr. Madhan is the youngest recipient of this award, a testament to his decade-long contributions at SRI-B. His work exemplifies Samsung’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and delivering ground-breaking advancements in technology.

Powering Global Impact Through Innovation

With over 130 patent filings and 30 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Raj’s achievements reflect Samsung’s ethos of engineering excellence. He has been at the forefront of pivotal projects, including leveraging AI to optimize real-time traffic for video calls, gaming, and XR experiences, as well as developing advanced Samsung Mobile Hotspot and Multipath TCP (MPTCP) technologies for Samsung smartphones.

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

Beyond his technical achievements, Dr. Raj actively contributes to Samsung’s flagship CSR initiative, Solve for Tomorrow, where he mentors young innovators and entrepreneurs. This initiative underscores Samsung’s commitment to shaping the future by empowering communities and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

 “This award reflects the collaborative spirit and technological excellence that defines Samsung. It motivates me to continue pushing boundaries and contributing to advancements that address real-world challenges. This recognition is a reflection of the support and innovation ecosystem fostered at SRI-B,” said Dr. Raj, speaking about the recognition.

A Legacy of Excellence

Founded in 1963, IEEE stands as the world’s largest organization of technical professionals, with over 460,000 members globally. The India Council, established in 1976, recognizes individuals and organizations advancing technological innovation. Over the years, Samsung has consistently earned accolades from IEEE, highlighting its contributions as a global technology leader.