Providing major leadership across the technology community while advancing media compression technologies.

Dr. Anthony Vetro was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2011 for his contributions to video coding technology, which is widely used in video broadcasting, packaged media such as DVDs and Blu-ray discs, video conferencing, and internet/mobile streaming. Compressed video accounts for the majority of internet traffic, and billions of devices incorporate these compression formats, including digital TV receivers and displays, surveillance and camera monitoring systems, in-vehicle equipment, and satellite imaging systems.

He also played a leading role in developing 3D video compression standards that enable immersive media experiences, making significant technical contributions in the process. His work on video transcoding and multimedia adaptation, widely applied in today's streaming platforms, has also been highly recognized.

"I am truly honored to be named an IEEE Fellow. This recognition not only holds deep personal meaning for me, but also highlights the company's long-standing dedication to innovation and the outstanding caliber of work done here." says Anthony.

Now serving as President and CEO of MERL (Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories), Anthony leads a team of outstanding researchers. Looking ahead, he explains, "Since becoming President of MERL, it has been my goal to 'inspire & innovate globally.' It is my desire for all employees to be energized with a forward-looking vision and to cultivate an environment that supports their professional and personal aspirations. I also firmly believe that an open innovation model is needed to keep up with the fast pace of technological change, so we must embrace working with external partners and we must foster seamless collaboration across divisions and regions."

Finally, his message to young researchers is that "The impact of strong mentorship is invaluable. Define your goals and seek out people you can trust to help guide and support you along the way."