Magdy Abadir

Magdy Abadir

Magdy Abadir

IEEE Region: 6 (Western U.S.)

Biography

Magdy Abadir is an internationally recognized EDA and design technology expert. Elected an IEEE fellow for contributions to the test and verification of microprocessors, Magdy has 10 patents issued with several more filed. He founded and chaired a series of workshops on microprocessor test and verification and on the economics of design, test, and manufacturing. Magdy published over 300 technical papers, with four receiving best paper awards. Previously, Magdy was group manager for EDA tools and methodology at Motorola’s high-performance design group. At Freescale, he managed EDA and IP relationships and helped shape strategic goals. An adjunct faculty at the University of Texas at Austin, Magdy holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California.

Position(s) & Affiliation(s)

United States