Davaji Receives 2026 FLEXI Award for Technology Leadership in Workforce Development
ECE Assistant Professor Benyamin Davaji received the 2026 FLEXI Award for Technology Leadership in Workforce Development from FlexTech. Davaji was recognized for advancing digital twins and AI for flexible electronics manufacturing through an integrated model that couples high-impact research with hands-on training for next-generation talent. The committee honored his contributions to industry transformation and his efforts to democratize education within the semiconductor and flexible electronics sectors.
“This recognition reflects the collective effort to bring digital twin intelligence and AI into the heart of flexible electronics and semiconductor design and manufacturing. Our goal is to accelerate innovation while broadening access to the tools and knowledge that empower the future workforce. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to an ecosystem that is rapidly transforming how we design, build, and scale the next generation of electronic devices. I envision digital twins becoming a transformative asset for future electronics research, education, and advanced manufacturing.”
ECE Assistant Professor Benyamin Davaji