IEEE Life Fellow Roger Brockett, a renowned researcher, educator and innovator passed away on 19 March 2023.
To honor Roger’s legacy and perpetuate his memory the IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS) partnered with the IEEE Foundation and Roger’s family to establish the IEEE Roger Brockett Memorial Fund.
In 1991, Roger was the seventh recipient to be honored with the IEEE Control Systems Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to the field of control systems. This esteemed award acknowledged his pioneering and innovative advancements in nonlinear control, stability, robotics, and control engineering education. Established in 1980, this prestigious Award recognizes outstanding contributions to control systems engineering, science, or technology and carries a cash prize of US$10,000.
If you have questions or wish to hold a personal consultation regarding the Fund or ways to contribute, please call +1 732-562-3860 or email donate@ieee.org.