Allstot Elected AAAS Fellow

Three Carnegie Mellon University faculty –  David Allstot, Howie Choset, and Cleotilde Gonzales, have been elected as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among the 471 scientists, engineers, and innovators who are being recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.

This distinction is a lifetime honor achievement within the organization, which promotes the use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to solve current issues. Fellows are inducted into an esteemed list of researchers and promoters of science in the public sphere which dates back to 1874.

David Allstot joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University as a distinguished special professor in 2023. He has been recognized for impactable contributions to the field of integrated electronics, particularly for the analysis, design, simulation, and commercialization of CMOS sampled-data signal processing systems.

“I am honored to be recognized alongside my Carnegie Mellon colleagues,” says Allstot. “I've been lucky to enjoy a career focusing on my two passions - teaching and research. Being elected as an AAAS Fellow underscores my commitment to students and the field of mixed-signal integrated electronics.”

Allstot’s research focuses on analog, mixed-signal, and radio frequency integrated circuits. His impact on the mix-node integrated circuits and systems field has transformed the semiconductor industry.

“Dave is beyond deserving of this prestigious achievement,” says Larry Pileggi, the Coraluppi Department Head and Tanoto Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “His contributions to the mixed-signal integrated electronics field have revolutionized today's cellphone technology. We are proud to have David in our department.”

Allstot earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science from the University of Portland in 1969, a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Oregon State University in 1974, and a doctorate in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California, Berkeley in 1979.

The newly elected AAAS Fellows will be recognized for their achievements this spring at a celebration in Washington, D.C.