Dennis D. Buss Explained

Dennis D. Buss
Birth Name:Dennis Darcy Buss
Birth Date:11 July 1942
Birth Place:Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:Electrical engineer
Alma Mater:Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Dennis Darcy Buss (July 11, 1942[1] – November 25, 2018) was an American electrical engineer.

Life and career

Buss was born in Gainesville, Florida, the son of Janet and Frank Buss.[2] [3] He grew up in Rochester, Vermont, and attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After completing his PhD, he joined Texas Instruments, where he spent the better part of his career.

In 1985, Buss was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, for his "leadership in VLSI technology research and development".[4]

Buss died while on a birdwatching trip in rural Equador on November 25, 2018,[5] at the age of 76.

Notes and References

  1. News: Buss, Dennis Darcy. Boston Globe. Boston, Massachusetts. December 5, 2018. September 28, 2024. C8. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Dennis Buss of Rochester Test Finalist. Rutland Daily Herald. Rutland, Vermont. October 7, 1958. September 28, 2024. 3. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Brother, Sister Win Study Grants. The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, Vermont. June 13, 1963. September 28, 2024. 2. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: IEEE Fellows Directory . IEEE . 2024-09-28.
  5. Web site: Obituary for Mr. Dennis D. Buss . Remember My Journey . September 28, 2024.