Distinctions, Honors and Awards
- Distinguished Lecturer — IEEE CASS DL 2026–2027
- Book & Editorial Recognition
- National Honors & Government Service
- Professional Society Recognition
- International Visiting Professorships
- Conference & Best Paper Awards
Distinguished Lecturer
Selected as a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) for the 2026–2027 term. This prestigious appointment was officially approved by the IEEE CASS Board of Governors in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field. Through this program, Prof. Ben Abdallah will share advanced research insights — particularly in neuromorphic engineering, 3D-ICs, and brain-inspired computing — with IEEE chapters, academic institutions, and industry professionals around the globe.
ベン・アブダラ・アブデラゼク教授は、2026–2027年度のIEEE回路とシステムソサイエティ（CASS）Distinguished Lecturerに選出されました。本任命は、同教授の卓越した研究業績がIEEE CASS理事会によって正式に認められたものです。本プログラムを通じて、教授はニューロモルフィック工学、3D-IC、脳型コンピューティングなどの最先端研究を世界中のIEEEチャプター、大学、産業界に向けて発信していきます。
Book & Editorial Recognition
Co-authored with Khanh N. Dang, this book was recognized by BookAuthority as one of the Best Neuromorphic Computing Books of All Time.
BookAuthority Award Page · Author Page on Amazon.co.jp
National Honors & Government Service
This highly prestigious national prize is awarded annually to the best researcher living abroad. The award was presented by the Prime Minister, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Tunisia, at a formal ceremony following a rigorous selection process by a national committee. Prof. Ben Abdallah received this top honor in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science and technology, specifically for his research in information systems and biomedical applications.
Responsible for the ICT Working Group under the Prime Minister's Office. Prof. Ben Abdallah provided high-level guidance and policy recommendations to strengthen Tunisia's science and technology ecosystem. The committee focused on shaping national strategies to foster innovation and digital transformation to drive sustainable economic growth.
Read more details at Leaders Magazine (in French)
- Letter of Appreciation from the Ambassador of Tunisia to Tokyo, H.E. Nouredine Hached (2009): Recognition for diplomatic and academic contributions bridging Japan and Tunisia.
- Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology, H.E. Lazhar Bououni (2009): Recognition for excellence in scientific research and international collaboration.
Professional Society Recognition
Elected as a full member of Sigma Xi. Membership is by invitation for researchers making significant contributions to science.
International Visiting Professorships
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (2024–), Kyoto Institute of Technology (2022–), HUST China (2011–2016), African University of Science and Technology (2008–2016), HKUST (2010–2013).
Conference & Best Paper Awards
An undergraduate student at the University of Aizu won the Best Conference Paper Award at the 9th International Conference on Knowledge Innovation and Invention 2026 (ICKII 2026).
