Fariborz Maseeh
M.S., The University of Texas at Austin, 2008
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990
M.S., Portland State University, 1984
B.S., Portland State University, 1980
Academy of Distinguished Alumni, inducted 2024
Fariborz Maseeh is a distinguished engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. from MIT. In 1991, he founded IntelliSense, pioneering MEMS technology. Over the past three decades, Maseeh has led various companies in technology, finance and real estate. As managing principal of Maseeh Enterprises, he oversees diverse investments and funds.
His scientific contributions include publications and patents in semiconductor technologies and software design. Maseeh’s philanthropy is equally impressive, supporting numerous educational institutions and founding KiDA for autistic children. He serves on prestigious boards, including MIT Corporation and Caltech. In 2023, UT Austin’s CAEE Department was renamed in his honor following a transformational donation, reflecting his commitment to “engineering of the big” and making good things better.
