Gajski Featured in Book ‘Croatian Extraordinary Scientists’

Daniel Gajski

March 28, 2022 – A new book titled “Croatian Extraordinary Scientists” features a chapter dedicated to Daniel D. Gajski, UC Irvine professor emeritus of electrical engineering and computer science.

The book, published by the American Croatian Society, highlights the achievements of distinguished Croatian scientists who have been living and working abroad, and is edited by Janko Herak. The chapter, “Daniel Danko Gajski: Head, Center of Embedded Computer Systems,” shares the computer science pioneer’s history and contributions to embedded systems and computer science. Gajski founded the UCI Center for Embedded Computer Systems, now called the Center for Embedded and Cyber-physical Systems. 

The chapter ends with Gajski acknowledging the enduring significance of his work: “It feels good to receive this recognition because it means that 20 years ago, we got it right, and people still believe the work we did then was important and has had a lasting impact in the field of embedded systems.”

For more on Gajski’s life and contributions, see “Gajski’s Work Earns Test-of-Time Recognition.”

– Tonya Becerra