Pedro A.

Ray
IEEE President & CEO

22 November 2010

Dr. Arogyaswami Paulraj

232 David Packard Electrical Engineering Building
350 Serra Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
USA

Dear Dr. Paulraj:

Recognizing exceptional achievements in our profession, by both individuals and organizations,

is an important part of the mission of the IEEE. Each year the IEEE Awards Board recommends
a select group of recipients to receive the IEEE's most prestigious honors. It is my pleasure to
inform you that the IEEE Board of Directors has named you the recipient of the 2011 IEEE
Alexander Graham Bell Medal, with the following citation:

“For pioneering contributions to the application of multiantenna technology to wireless

communication systems.”

Specific details regarding the award and plans for its presentation will be emailed separately
within a short time by the IEEE Awards Staff.

On behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors, I extend our heartfelt congratulations on your
achievements and our appreciation that you have made the IEEE a home for your technical and
professional activities.

Sincerely,

2010 IEEE President & CEO

cc: Helmut Boelcskei

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