Alan Lowe sits down with the renowned Dr. Asad Madni. Dr. Madni shares his extraordinary journey as an engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, detailing his groundbreaking contributions to fields like digital signal processing, MEMS technology, and artificial intelligence. From revolutionizing the Naval fleet with the Transline Analyzer to advancing automotive safety with MEMS gyroscopes, Dr. Madni's innovations have left an indelible mark on modern technology. Listen in as he discusses career insights, the future of AI, and the importance of creativity, ethics, and continuous learning in engineering and beyond.
Guest Bio
Dr. Asad Madni is an internationally renowned engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur. A native of India, Asad studied electronics at the RCA Institutes in New York, and then electrical engineering at UCLA, where he obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
He then received his PhD from California Coast University, and the senior executive program postgraduate credential from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He quickly rose up to leadership roles in engineering and business, serving as the CEO of Systron-Donner Corporation, and CEO and President of BEI Technologies. In 2011, he began serving as a distinguished adjunct professor and distinguished scientist at UCLA.
Throughout his career, Asad has invented several devices that have had a tremendous impact on our world. He holds 28 patents and has received many prestigious honors including the 2022 Royal Academy of Engineering Prince Philip medal, the 2023 John Fritz medal, and induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2024.
Show Notes
- (2:13) What drew Dr. Madni to science and engineering
- (4:44) Art, engineering, and how they’re connected
- (7:14) How Dr. Madni created the first standalone communications systems analyzer
- (12:44) When Dr. Madni realized he could make that system into reality
- (19:55) The gyroscope and revolutionizing the auto industry
- (31:21) Contributions to the Hubble Telescope from Dr. Madni
- (34:03) Dr. Madni’s thoughts on the development of AI
- (44:12) Dr. Madni’s path to financial success and business advice for aspiring scientists and engineers
- (54:22) Virtues that should be instilled into bright, young minds