FCC Names Engineering Prof. Henning Schulzrinne Chief Technology Officer

Columbia Engineering School Professor Henning Schulzrinne has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. "The FCC is engaged in helping bridge the digital divide, increase public safety, protect consumers, and help foster new innovative mobile networks," said Schulzrinne, Julian Clarence Levi Professor of Mathematical Methods and Computer Science; and Professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia Engineering. "I look forward to participating in these and other activities. I also hope to better connect the engineering community and the FCC, so that we can jointly tackle those important challenges." "I'm delighted that Henning will be joining us," said FCC Chairman Genachowski. "The technology revolution is key to our economy and broad opportunity. With the appointment of Henning - a world-class technologist - we extend our commitment to technology excellence at the FCC and to strong engagement with outside technology experts." As chief technology officer, Schulzrinne will guide the FCC's work on technology and engineering issues, together with the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology. He will advise on matters across the agency to ensure that FCC policies are driving technological innovation, including serving as a resource to FCC Commissioners.