Joseph “Joe” Liberti, senior director, Peraton Labs, was recently selected to the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow Class of 2026, making him one of nine individuals from the IEEE Information Theory Society to achieve this honor in 2026. Liberti was recognized for his contributions to resilient ultrawideband and multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) wireless communications in contested and congested environments. The IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization.
The IEEE Fellow title is one of the highest honors bestowed by IEEE, given to select members whose extraordinary accomplishments have contributed significantly to the advancement, application, and value of engineering, science, and technology to society.
“Joe has supported the technical frontier of wireless communications for decades. He reliably produces value for customers,” said Todd Borkey, chief technology officer, Peraton. “We are proud to see him named to IEEE’s Fellow Class of 2026, where he is recognized for his contributions to the market.”
Liberti has a distinguished record of excellence in developing and delivering advanced research solutions to complex problems for Peraton customers in the defense and the intelligence communities. His leadership in advancing wireless technologies addresses critical customer needs, ensuring dependable communications in challenging environments.
Liberti is also the author of a smart antenna technology book, more than 40 scientific papers, and the inventor of more than two dozen U.S. patents, further demonstrating why he earned this elite honor.




