Regarding the reasons for being selected, NAE wrote that Musk, the founder, CEO and chief engineer of Space Exploration Technology Company, has made breakthroughs in the design, engineering, manufacturing and operation of reusable launch vehicles and sustainable transportation and energy systems.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, President of LG Energy Solutions, and MacDonald John, head of GE's smart grid business were also selected.
Gray Denise, president of LG Energy Solutions Michigan, is a leader in the development and production of electronic control and battery systems for electric passenger cars.
McDonald John, head of GE's smart grid business development, led the development of smart grid and promoted the professional growth of power system engineers.
At present, the total number of academicians of the National Academy of Engineering in the United States has reached 2,388, and the number of international academicians has reached 3 10.
According to public information, the National Academy of Engineering is the highest-level academic institution of engineering science and technology in the United States. Founded in 1964 and 65438+February, it is one of the most influential engineering schools in the world. Being elected as an academician of the National Academy of Engineering is one of the highest professional honors for experts in the engineering field.
Musk said on social media, "I usually describe myself as an engineer. This is basically what I have been doing since I was a child. "