Dr. Hisham Haddara
About Dr. Hisham Haddara
Dr. Hisham Haddara's Professional Roles and Titles
Dr. Hisham Haddara currently holds the positions of Chairman and CEO. With a distinguished career spanning over 40 years, he has specialized in R&D and business management in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. His previous roles include President for Asia and the Middle East at Memscap, Executive Vice President, and President of Memscap Egypt. Additionally, he co-founded Anacad Egypt and managed the company until its acquisition by Mentor Graphics Corporation.
Education and Academic Achievements of Dr. Hisham Haddara
Dr. Hisham Haddara holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Ain Shams University, both with the highest honors. He earned his Ph.D. in Microelectronics from the National Polytechnic Institute in Grenoble, France. His doctoral thesis on sub-micron transistor reliability won the Best Thesis Award by the French CNRS. In academia, Dr. Haddara has been a Professor of Microelectronics at Ain Shams University in Cairo.
Dr. Hisham Haddara's Contributions to Semiconductor and Microelectronics
Throughout his career, Dr. Hisham Haddara has made significant contributions to the semiconductor and microelectronics fields. At Memscap Egypt, he established and managed an R&D center focusing on RF IC design and MEMS component design for optical applications. As a senior executive at Mentor Graphics, he initiated an analog design re-use program and managed the Egypt development center. His extensive research includes authoring and co-authoring two books, several patents, and over 100 scientific publications.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles Held by Dr. Hisham Haddara
Dr. Hisham Haddara serves on the board of directors for key national organizations in Egypt, including the National Science and Technology Development Agency (STDF) and the Information Technology Development Agency (ITIDA). His advisory roles in these organizations underscore his influence and commitment to advancing technology and innovation in the region.
Dr. Hisham Haddara's Initiatives and Programs
During his tenure at Mentor Graphics, Dr. Hisham Haddara initiated an analog design re-use program which played a key role in advancing the company's strategic goals. As the Chief Scientist in the Analog/Mixed-Signal Simulation Division, he led initiatives that bolstered the company’s R&D capabilities. His leadership and vision have consistently driven forward key technological advancements and programs in various capacities.