Alumni

2003 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient Profiles

William A. Wulf

In recognition for
his leadership in
engineering as
president of the NAE,
and his advocacy of
engineering education
and technical literacy.

William A. Wulf (MSEE ’63)

President of the National Academy of Engineering since 1997, Wulf was recognized for his leadership in engineering as president of the NAE, and his advocacy of engineering education and technical literacy. Wulf, who is on leave from the University of Virginia, has conducted pioneering research in computer architecture, computer security, programming languages, and optimizing compilers. A member of the NAE, Wulf also founded a software company, Tartan Laboratories.