James Edward Maceo West (born February 10, 1931) is an American inventor and acoustician. He holds over 250 foreign and U.S. patents for the production and design of microphones and …

Dec 17, 2024 · Discover the inspiring story of James West, whose work has transformed the world of sound.

Ninety percent of microphones used today are based on the ingenuity of James Edward West, an African-American inventor born in 1931 in Prince Edwards County, VA. If you’ve ever talked …

Apr 2, 2014 · James West is a U.S. inventor and professor who, in 1962, developed the electret transducer technology later used in 90 percent of contemporary microphones.

Jan 8, 2025 · Discover how National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductee James West, professor of electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, …

While working at Bell Laboratories, James West and fellow scientist Gerhard Sessler collaborated on the invention of the Foil Electret microphone. Nearly 90% of all microphones used today …

Feb 7, 2025 · That was the reality before Dr. James West, the Black engineer and inventor who revolutionized audio technology with his invention of the electret microphone—a device now …

James Edward West, Ph.D., a Bell Laboratories Fellow at Lucent Technologies, is a renowned expert in acoustics. His pioneering work in the 1960s, with co-inventor Gerhard Sessler, led to …

Feb 6, 2025 · From his groundbreaking work at Bell Labs to his advocacy for diversity in STEM, James West’s story is one of resilience, brilliance, and impact.

Feb 18, 2024 · Dr. James E. West is a pioneering figure whose contributions to the field of acoustics have revolutionized modern technology and paved the way for greater …