André Ivanov, Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UBC, is an expert and innovator in the field of the design and testing of very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuits. His achievements have led to numerous new and advanced technologies that have greatly impacted the shape of VLSI test technology processes worldwide affecting the entire semiconductor industry. He is Fellow of the IEEE and was recipient of the 2006 Outstanding Contribution Award of the IEEE Computer Society Test Technology Technical Council for achievement of major value and significance to the IEEE Computer Society.