It was an afternoon of celebration and remembrance when the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering inducted the third class into the ECpE Hall of Fame.
The Iowa State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame was established in 2019. It spotlights the impact of its inductees and forever preserves the history of their contributions to inspire future generations of engineering leaders.
“Since the department’s inception in 1909, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have pioneered some of the most renowned modern-era technologies and made this world a better place through their leadership, service, and innovation in research and education,” said Palmer Department Chair Ashfaq Khokhar during the induction ceremony.
The six members of the third class in the Iowa State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame are the following:
Estil Hoversten
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, 1958, 1959, 1962
Estil Hoversten grew up a few miles from ISU, where he received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. His subsequent career focused on the evolving fields of optical, network, and satellite communication. Estil taught information theory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1965 to 1972. In 1973, he joined the U.S. Defense Communication Agency working on the Arpanet (the precursor to the Internet). Estil then moved to Comsat, where he worked to connect DARPA’s SATNET with two computer networks in the U.S. and Europe. He participated in a 1977 demonstration of the first TCP-based transmission between three dissimilar networks – widely regarded as the first true Internet connection. During this period, Estil and two collaborators also developed one of the earliest voice-over-internet protocols designed for speech communication over packet-switched networks. Estil shifted to the private sector in 1978, working at Linkabit and then Hughes. He focused on packet satellite technology and VSATs, contributing to a number of now common technologies such as just-in-time inventory systems, satellite television broadcasting, and satellite internet service.
David C. Jiles
Inaugural Palmer Department Chair, 2010-2016
Stanley Chair in Interdisciplinary Engineering, 2016-2021
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, 2021
A distinguished physicist and engineer, David C. Jiles earned a B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Exeter, a M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics and a D.Sc. in Physics and Space Research from the University of Birmingham, and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Hull. His research spans biomedical applications of magnetic fields, nonlinear behavior of magnetic materials, and magnetic measurements for nondestructive evaluation. Jiles served as the inaugural holder of the prestigious Palmer Endowed Department Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University and was recognized as an Anson Marston Distinguished Professor of Engineering. Prior to his tenure at Iowa State, Jiles was Director of the Wolfson Centre for Magnetics and Professor of Magnetics at Cardiff University (United Kingdom) maintaining strong connections with Iowa State and the U.S. DOE’s Ames Laboratory. He has over 700 scientific papers authored, three books published, and 19 patents held. Jiles is a Fellow in the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the American Physical Society, and Life Fellow in various professional institutions. His impact on the field of magnetics and engineering is profound, making him a recognized figure worldwide.
Clair Moeller
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1979
MISO President and Chief Operating Officer Clair Moeller is a leader who fostered innovation in the energy sector during his 40+ years in the industry. His deep expertise and strategic vision have revolutionized grid planning and operations, and many of the advanced transmission planning techniques used across the industry are a result of Moeller’s work. He successfully oversaw MISO’s Long Range Transmission Planning resulting in over $15 billion in transmission expansion plans approved for construction with another $25 billion expected to be approved by the end of 2024. His journey from Xcel Energy to MISO showcases a career dedicated to advancing energy infrastructure, operational excellence and building consensus among stakeholders and regulators all while understanding that the work directly affects the average person. Clair served on the DOE Advisory Committee and the ReliablityFirst Board as well as repeated appearances before Federal and State regulatory authorities providing expert testimony on electricity policy matters.
Mette Anne Lundsgaard
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1981
Mette Lundsgaard graduated in 1981 and proceeded to work at Fluor Engineers and Constructors from 1981 to 1984, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company from 1984 to 1988. In 1988, Mette joined 3M company where she worked until her retirement in 2014. She earned her Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN in 2004. While at 3M, her support of students at Iowa State flourished. She was a contributing member of the Women and Philanthropy committee. She organized a family scholarship and a personal scholarship to support incoming freshmen. She provided support to Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) for ongoing operations and travel support. Her travels to over 60 countries inspired her support of the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) work in Ghana.
David J. Slump
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1991
David J. Slump has been the President & CEO at Marelli Holdings Co. Ltd. since January 1, 2022, where he also serves on its Board of Directors. Marelli, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global technology partner to the automotive industry focused on innovation and enabling the software defined vehicle. In May 2024, Mr. Slump also joined as a director to the Board for Koki Holdings Co. Ltd, a leading power/air tool manufacturer. Mr. Slump is a battle-tested, multi-cultural leader with a 30-year track-record of growth and turn-arounds in the Automotive and Energy industries. Prior to joining Marelli, Mr. Slump was with HARMAN (2009-2021), a global leader in connected car technologies and audio solutions, as President of Global Markets, Strategy and Digital Transformation Services. Mr. Slump held various other leadership roles at HARMAN including President of Consumer Audio, Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A, and many more. Prior to HARMAN, Mr. Slump held a variety of senior leadership positions with companies including General Electric, Landis+Gyr, ABB Ltd. and Commonwealth Edison. Mr. Slump earned his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Iowa State University where he has served on the Engineering College Industrial Advisory Council (2013-2021), the EE/CprE Department Advisory Board (2001-2003), is an Innovator in Residence since 2020, and the founder of the Student Innovation Fund which sponsors the annual Student Innovation Challenge at the Student Innovation Center each year.
Scott J. DeBoer
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, 1995
Scott DeBoer is executive vice president and Chief Technology and Products Officer at Micron Technology. He heads up global teams responsible for ensuring Micron’s competitive leadership in technology and industry-leading products. Scott joined Micron in 1995 as a process technology engineer and has served in a variety of positions leading up to his appointment as vice president of Process R&D in 2007, executive vice president of Technology Development in 2017, and executive vice president of Technology and Products in 2019. He holds more than 120 U.S. patents and has authored dozens of technical publications. Scott currently serves as the vice chair of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute for Standards & Technology Industrial Advisory Committee. He also serves on the board of directors of Hastings College, Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC) and Idaho Business for Education. Scott graduated from Hastings College with a bachelor’s degree. He earned a master’s degree in physics and a doctorate in electrical engineering from Iowa State University.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, 1956, 1962, 1963
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