Events for July 27, 2026

This keynote provides a comprehensive overview of major scientific and technological advances achieved over more than a decade of collaboration between Renault/Ampere and Centrale Nantes–LS2N within an industrial research chair dedicated to electric <a href="http://mobility.The" target="_blank" title="mobility.The">mobility.The research activities presented cover three main interconnected domains in electric mobility systems. The first domain focuses on AC motorand converter control for EV/HEV applications, including sensorless control strategies for AC machines with emphasis on position estimation and torque monitoring, as well as advanced control of DC–AC power converters. The second domain addresses energy management and control strategies for EV/HEV charging and discharging systems. This includes global energy management approaches and DC bus regulation techniques for EV/HEV chargers, and automated generation of VHDL code for embedded control implementation. The third domain concerns the control and optimization of EV/HEV powertrains, including the control of batteryless series hybrid electric vehicles and energy management strategies for electric vehicles powered by fuel cell–supercapacitor hybrid systems. A particular emphasis is placed on the successful transition from academic research to industrial deployment, with several control and estimation algorithms currently exploited by Renault <a href="http://Group.Overall" target="_blank" title="Group.Overall">Group.Overall, the talk aims to synthesize the main research directions developed within the Chair, highlighting how advances in nonlinear control theory contribute directly to next-generation electric mobility <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): Malek Ghanes, Room: A2473, Bldg: Pavillon A, École de technologie supérieure, 1100 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3

Title: Synchronization Mechanisms in Modern Wireless NetworksAbstract: Synchronization is one of the most fundamental and technically challenging aspects of any cellular communication system. Accurate timing and frequency synchronization are essential for establishing and maintaining reliable communication between user equipment and the network, enabling efficient spectrum utilization, low latency, and robust system performance. This presentation provides an overview of synchronization principles in modern cellular networks and explains their critical role throughout the communication process. It introduces the synchronization framework used in contemporary wireless systems and discusses how synchronization supports key procedures such as cell search, initial access, system information acquisition, and connection establishment. The presentation also highlights the importance of synchronization in advanced network capabilities, including multi-antenna transmission, coordinated communication, and time-sensitive services. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the synchronization mechanisms that enable efficient, reliable, and high-performance operation in today's cellular <a href="http://networks.Bio:" target="_blank" title="networks.Bio:">networks.Bio: Dr. Salari earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2007. His research journey has taken him through several distinguished institutions, including Ontario Tech University, the University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and the Royal Military College of Canada. Transitioning to industry in 2020, he began his career in the wireless communications sector, taking on diverse technical roles across multiple companies. His research interests include wireless communications, digital signal processing, and optimization <a href="http://theory.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="theory.Speaker(s):">theory.Speaker(s): Soheil, Room: S4214, Bldg: Sawyer, RMC, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7K7B4

The energy sector, especially electric power systems, is fundamental to modern society. and is poised to play an increasingly vital role in achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. With approximately 70% of greenhouse gas emissions stemming from energy used by industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, and transportation sectors, decarbonizing their energy supply is essential. Elevating electrification - by shifting from fossil fuels to electricity - emerges as a key strategy, exemplified by electric vehicles, energy-efficient buildings powered by renewables, and industrial process <a href="http://changes.To" target="_blank" title="changes.To">changes.To meet climate goals, the share of electricity in final energy consumption must rise from 20-25% today to 50-60% by 2050. This transition requires integrating large-scale variable renewable energy sources into resilient grids, plus fundamentally transforming system design, planning, and operation. The short timeline presents significant challenges demanding rapid investments, increased intelligence, and enhanced flexibility. The role of metrology for enhancing observability with sufficient accuracy at the distribution grid and coordination between Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSO/DSO) will be highlighted. This is a critical aspect of the intensified electrification and maintaining the system resilience. The presentation will explore key decarbonization challenges, their impact on power system evolution, and emerging paradigm shifts, with insights and examples from decarbonization in <a href="http://France.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="France.Speaker(s):">France.Speaker(s): Nouredine Hadjsaid, Agenda: Gathering and Networking: 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m., ESTSeminar:12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., ESTRoom: Event Room, Bldg: Hub350, 350 Legget Drive, Kanata North Technology Park, Kanata , Ontario, Canada, K2K 0G7

Speaker(s): Dr. Sima NoghanianRoom: EIT-3142, Bldg: EIT, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559755