Cheung Named to NIST Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology

Congratulations to #NCStateECE Assc. Prof. Stan Cheung on his nomination to the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology for the National Institute of Standards and Technology!

Congratulations to NC State ECE Associate Professor Stan Cheung on his nomination to the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT) for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

The VCAT is a prominent federal advisory committee that provides strategic guidance on NIST’s organizational structure, budget priorities and initiatives, within the framework of applicable national policies as set forth by the President and the Congress. Each year, it delivers a report to Congress through the Secretary of Commerce, offering actionable recommendations that have shaped progress in areas such as semiconductors, cybersecurity, smart manufacturing, quantum science, artificial intelligence and advanced materials research. Through this work, NIST plays a pivotal role in tackling today’s most critical industrial challenges and driving technological innovation.

Cheung’s background in both industry and academia will be of great benefit to NIST; in particular, his experience in integrated photonics and semiconductors for computational and communication systems research.

Click here to learn more about Cheung’s research at NC State. 

“For more than a century, NIST has played a pivotal role in advancing scientific standards, driving innovation, and enhancing U.S. industrial competitiveness,” said Cheung. “In today’s fast-changing global environment, its mission is essential to sustaining economic security and strengthening industrial resilience.”

“I am honored to contribute an academic perspective to support policies that promote innovation and reinforce our nation’s manufacturing strength.”

For more information about the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology, visit the National Institute of Standard and Technology at www.nist.gov or explore the VCAT page at www.nist.gov/director/vcat.