VOLUME 1 NUMBER 1 (January to December 2008)

Jose B. Cruz, Jr.: Excellence in engineering design of complex systems

Technology is an essential, if not an indispensable, part of modern life, embedded in most of our daily conveniences and concerns—from television to the internet, to transportation and communication, to weather surveillance, the stock market, health and environmental issues. What is interesting is that however simple or common each particular form of technology seems, there is always an underlying design to implement its operation, allowing us to enjoy its benefits.