IEEE has bestowed the honor of IEEE Fellow to Professor DK Panda for contributions to high performance and scalable communication in parallel and high-end computing systems.
According to their website, IEEE honors accomplishments that have contributed importantly to the advancement or application of engineering, science and technology, bringing the realization of significant value to society. The IEEE Fellows are an elite group from around the globe, they are looked to for guidance and leadership as the world of electrical and electronic technology continues to evolve. Every year only 0.1% of the IEEE members are elected Fellows, the highest rank within the IEEE. Currently, about 2% of the membership holds the Fellow rank.