Tsu-Jae King Liu to receive the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award

Tsu-Jae King Liu, President of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), EECS Professor Emerita, and former Dean of Engineering at UC Berkeley, will receive the 2025 Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award, the highest distinction granted by the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA).

The prestigious award places Dr. Liu in the company of semiconductor industry heavyweights like past recipients Jensen Huang and Hock Tan. Critically, she is the first woman in academia to earn the honor, which recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to the semiconductor industry and exceptional leadership.

“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.”