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Seminar Abstract:Switch-mode power converters are ubiquitous in renewable energy applications, electric vehicles, and battery chargers. Closed-loop controllers are essential to guarantee the consistent behaviour of power converters under all operating conditions, and they become a decisive component when defining the converters’ dynamic performance. Digital controllers based on linearized small-signal models are the preferred choice by the power electronics industry as their low implementation requirements make them suitable for implementation in low-cost microcontrollers. However, given the small-signal nature of the controller design, large transients usually represent an interesting <a href="http://challenge.This" target="_blank" title="challenge.This">challenge.This seminar describes an alternative large-signal modelling and control framework for power electronics, based on state-space average analysis. Large-signal average models will be derived for fundamental topologies, and then extended to more complex power converters and applications. Various ways to leverage these state-plane-average models will be discussed, including controllers that can significantly improve the converter’s large-transient dynamic performance while maintaining simple implementation <a href="http://requirements.Biography:Dr">requirements.[]Biography:Dr. Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen is an Assistant Professor with the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University. His research interests include the study of power electronic converters as technology-enabling building blocks for applications in sustainable Energy and Transportation. His work includes numerous industry-academia collaboration projects and industrial R&D experience with companies including Tesla, Alpha-Enersys, and <a href="http://Computrol.He" target="_blank" title="Computrol.He">Computrol.He completed his MSc and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia in 2013 and 2020 respectively, and his bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering at the National University of Cordoba, Argentina in 2010.Dr. Galiano Zurbriggen currently serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE-OJPEL, he has delivered numerous IEEE technical presentations and seminars, and he contributes as a reviewer for several IEEE journals and <a href="http://conferences.Room:" target="_blank" title="conferences.Room:">conferences.Room: SF B560, Bldg: Sanford Fleming Building, University of Toronto, 10 King’s College Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G4

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Speaker: Dr. Rajkumar Buyya (IEEE Fellow, ACM Fellow)📅 Date: May 6, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM PDT📍 Location: Virtual (Google Meet)🔗 Join: <a href="https://meet.google.com/jsi-cjuj-tkgThis" target="_blank" title="https://meet.google.com/jsi-cjuj-tkgThis">https://meet.google.com/jsi-cjuj-tkgThis talk explores next-generation cloud and quantum computing systems, focusing on AI-driven infrastructure, edge-cloud integration, and emerging quantum <a href="http://frameworks.Details:Hosted" target="_blank" title="frameworks.Details:Hosted">frameworks.Details:Hosted by IEEE Signal Processing Society, San Diego ChapterOrganized under the IEEE San Diego Section technical <a href="http://program.The" target="_blank" title="program.The">program.The twenty-first-century digital landscape is being reshaped by the convergence of Cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging Quantum computing paradigms. Cloud computing has evolved into a utility model, delivering infrastructure, platforms, and software as scalable, on-demand services over distributed global <a href="http://systems.This" target="_blank" title="systems.This">systems.This talk presents a forward-looking vision of next-generation computing systems and explores key architectural innovations for building elastic, distributed, and intelligent cloud platforms. It covers integration of edge resources with large-scale data centers, enabling seamless deployment of AI and data-intensive <a href="http://applications.The" target="_blank" title="applications.The">applications.The session will highlight Aneka 6G, a next-generation cloud application platform supporting Big Data and AI workloads, along with real-world deployments across domains such as healthcare, satellite imaging, and natural language <a href="http://processing.The" target="_blank" title="processing.The">processing.The talk will also introduce emerging frameworks including QFaaS (Quantum Function-as-a-Service) and the iQuantum Simulation Toolkit, outlining how quantum computing can be integrated into modern cloud <a href="http://infrastructures.The" target="_blank" title="infrastructures.The">infrastructures.The presentation concludes with insights into future research directions in cloud and quantum computing, focusing on scalable, intelligent, and hybrid computing <a href="http://environments.The" target="_blank" title="environments.The">environments.The session will include a live Q&A with the <a href="http://speaker.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="speaker.Virtual:">speaker.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/552450

A moderator-led panel discussion exploring the journey from an artificial intelligence concept to full organizational <a href="http://implementation.This" target="_blank" title="implementation.This">implementation.This session examines the transition from conceptual AI initiatives to their effective operationalization within organizational environments. While AI adoption has accelerated across industries, significant challenges remain in achieving sustainable integration and measurable <a href="http://impact.The" target="_blank" title="impact.The">impact.The discussion will address critical dimensions of AI implementation, including organizational readiness, governance frameworks, and the alignment of technological capabilities with business processes. Particular attention will be given to the systemic barriers that hinder adoption and the conditions required for successful deployment at <a href="http://scale.By" target="_blank" title="scale.By">scale.By bringing together strategic, operational, and technical perspectives, the session aims to provide a structured understanding of how AI can be embedded into real-world organizational contexts. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, enabling participants to engage with the discussed concepts in greater <a href="http://depth.event" target="_blank" title="depth.event">depth.event will be in English[]Speaker(s): Pierre Marie, Marina, Charles, FlorenceVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557452

In 1994, Dr. Amy Pinchuk founded InField Scientific Inc., a company specializing in electromagnetic simulation, analysis, and testing for Navy shipboard environments. She has served as the lead industrial Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) subject matter expert for the design and refit of Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships and also provides E3 expertise to the Royal New Zealand Navy. InField’s work focuses on optimizing ship design for system performance and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) across mission-critical communication, navigation, and electronic warfare systems. The safety of personnel, ordnance, and fuel is a critical concern in shipboard environments characterized by extremely high electromagnetic fields. This presentation explores the scientific, engineering, and management challenges encountered over three decades in this highly specialized <a href="http://domain.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="domain.Speaker(s):">domain.Speaker(s): Dr. Amy Pinchuk, Room: EV003-309, Bldg: Electrical & Computer Engineering Department EV, Concordia University, 1515 Ste. Catherine West, MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8

IEEE Thompson-Okanagan Section ExCom. May 6th (Wednesday), 2026 @ 6 pm (online).Room: 102, Bldg: HS , 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558327

Join us for an exciting student research presentation!Come support and learn from students as they share their work, there will be multiple presentations happening throughout the <a href="http://day.Snacks" target="_blank" title="day.Snacks">day.Snacks and lunch will be provided, so bring your curiosity (and your appetite)!We’d love to see you there!Agenda:9:30 am - 10:00 am | Coffee & Networking10:00 am - 10:10 am | Opening Remarks10:10 am - 10:40 am | Activity Diagrams Analysis for Visually Impaired Students: Dolcy10:40 am - 10:45 am | Activity Diagrams Analysis for Visually Impaired Students Q&A: Dolcy10:45 am - 11:00 am | Snacks & RefreshmentsAbstract:Diagrams are a very important part of education,learning and un-derstanding , allowing the transmission of complex ideas in a visual <a href="http://format.However" target="_blank" title="format.However">format.However, current accessibility technologies introduce substantial limitations forvisually impaired students in accessing these materials. Traditional approachesto fix this problem, such as audio descriptions and tactile graphics, either lackdetail or are prohibitively expensive to scale. This review will focus on the currentstatus of accessible diagram technologies, such as tactile graphics, 3D printing,AI-driven recognition applications and methods proposed till now . We identifythe major technical challenges and propose an integrated approach using multi-modal interaction by combining audio, and AI-enhanced diagram <a href="http://interpretation.The" target="_blank" title="interpretation.The">interpretation.The approach offers equal access to STEM visual content as part of the road toinclusive <a href="http://education.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="education.Speaker(s):">education.Speaker(s): , Dolcy SareenRoom: 130, Bldg: C, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558688

Technical seminar by Professor David Keezer, IEEE Life Fellow, Chair Professor at EIT, NingboToday’s integrated circuits may contain billions of transistors and operate at multiple gigahertz clock rates. The communication port input and output aggregate bandwidths can easily exceed a terahertz (e.g. 800G and 1.6T PCIe and fiber-optic ports). Furthermore, some ICs support multiple high-speed communication ports as well as high-performance analog/RF signals. All these critical features need precise testing to ensure product quality. While existing automated test equipment (ATE) can handle the bulk of “mainstream” IC test requirements, they are not well-suited for these most advanced applications and are not easily adapted to new test challenges of future devices that may use entirely new signaling protocols. There is therefore a “gap” between the ability of ATE and the test needs of the most advanced devices. To address this problem, we are assembling an FPGA-based test-development platform that can quickly adapt to future test requirements. This presentation will describe the strategy and system architecture and show some early demonstrations for testing mixed analog/digital ICs as well as communication channels operating up to 224 Gbps per <a href="http://lane.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="lane.Speaker(s):">lane.Speaker(s): David Keezer, Room: MCLD 3038, Bldg: MacLeod Building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

Join us for an exciting student research presentation!Come support and learn from students as they share their work, there will be multiple presentations happening throughout the <a href="http://day.Snacks" target="_blank" title="day.Snacks">day.Snacks and lunch will be provided, so bring your curiosity (and your appetite)!We’d love to see you there!Agenda:11:00 am - 11:25 am | “Way-finding Mobile Application for Navigation”: Kristina and Dolcy11:25 am - 11:35 am | “Way-finding Mobile Application for Navigation” Q&A: Kristina and Dolcy11:35 am - 12:00 pm | Snacks & Refreshments (Lunch)Abstract:Finding your way inside large buildings—like campuses, malls, or airports—can be difficult, especially when you’re short on time or in an unfamiliar place. Many existing solutions are expensive or rely on constant internet access. This project presents a mobile app that works both online and offline to help users navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. It uses interactive maps, QR codes for positioning, and a shortest-path algorithm to guide users efficiently. The system is designed to be affordable, easy to maintain, and scalable for different <a href="http://environments.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="environments.Speaker(s):">environments.Speaker(s): Kristina Cormier, Dolcy SareenRoom: 130, Bldg: C, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558690

This presentation starts with an overview of the motivation for developing new approaches to breast imaging. Dr. Elise Fear will outline the approaches to imaging that her team has developed using low-power microwaves and the results of recent scans of healthy volunteers and cancer patients. She will also provide perspectives on navigating multiple roles and the importance of mentors, including a reflection on her PhD supervisor, Prof. Maria A. Stuchly. Prof. Stuchly was a faculty member and NSERC Industrial Research Chair at UVic and a respected international authority on <a href="http://bioelectromagnetics.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="bioelectromagnetics.Speaker(s):">bioelectromagnetics.Speaker(s): Prof. Elise FearRoom: 660, Bldg: Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an exciting student research presentation!Come support and learn from students as they share their work, there will be multiple presentations happening throughout the <a href="http://day.Snacks" target="_blank" title="day.Snacks">day.Snacks and lunch will be provided, so bring your curiosity (and your appetite)!We’d love to see you there!Agenda:1:00 pm - 1:25 pm | Line Diagram Analysis for Visually Impaired Student: Ajitesh1:25 pm - 1:40 pm | Line Diagram Analysis for Visually Impaired Student Q&A: Ajitesh1:40 pm - 2:00 pm | Snacks & Refreshments: Round Table & Open DiscussionsAbstract:Line diagrams and mathematical function plots are commonly used in scientific and educational textbooks and articles to convey quantitative relationships. However, their visual nature presents significant challenges and barriers for visually impaired learners. Despite the ongoing efforts to improve accessibility in higher education, the non-text content still remains difficult to interpret non-visually. The existing diagram analysis approaches often focus on chart type classification, require manual user intervention for tasks such as label mapping, or fail to provide accessible end-to-end interaction for non visual analysis. Also, many of these systems do not explicitly consider the requirements of visually impaired users, resulting in workflows and interfaces that are not accessible. We propose an accessibility aware framework for automated analysis of line diagrams from raster images. The proposed end-to-end system performs CNN based curve segmentation, diagram type classification, label and tick extraction using optical character recognition, mapping of curve pixels to the diagram domain, and supports interactive querying along with a user interface compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Evaluation is conducted using a large synthetic dataset of 2D chart images representing a variety of mathematical functions and discrete point line charts, which is used for both model training and system-level <a href="http://assessment.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="assessment.Speaker(s):">assessment.Speaker(s): Ajitesh Parihar, Dolcy SareenRoom: 130, Bldg: C, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558692

The IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Computer Chapter and Circuits and Systems, Signal Processing, Communications Joint Chapter is pleased to present an essential seminar on the future of global digital security by Elias <a href="http://Hassani.The" target="_blank" title="Hassani.The">Hassani.The advent of quantum computing represents one of the most significant shifts in the history of digital security. While quantum supremacy offers revolutionary potential for optimization and discovery, it also creates an existential threat to the encryption standards—such as RSA and ECC—that currently protect the global <a href="http://economy.This" target="_blank" title="economy.This">economy.This IEEE seminar moves beyond the technical "bits and bytes" to address the strategic and economic imperatives of transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).Key Discussion Points-The "Store Now, Decrypt Later" Threat: Understanding why your organization's sensitive data is at risk today from future quantum <a href="http://capabilities.-The" target="_blank" title="capabilities.-The">capabilities.-The Business Impact of Migration: Analyzing the costs of "crypto-agility" versus the high risks of legacy system <a href="http://failure.-Global" target="_blank" title="failure.-Global">failure.-Global Standardization Update: A look at the NIST PQC standards and how they will reshape compliance and regulatory <a href="http://landscapes.-Risk" target="_blank" title="landscapes.-Risk">landscapes.-Risk Mitigation Strategies: Practical steps for leadership to audit digital assets and prepare for a seamless quantum-resistant <a href="http://transition.Why" target="_blank" title="transition.Why">transition.Why Attend?Designed for technology leaders, security architects, and executive stakeholders, this session provides a roadmap for future-proofing your organization's data integrity. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the quantum timeline and the competitive advantage of becoming "<a href="http://Quantum-Ready."Event" target="_blank" title="Quantum-Ready."Event">Quantum-Ready."Event Details- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026- Time: 5 pm - 6 pm- Location: Philae Room, The Galleria, 124 - 15 Innovation Blvd- Registration: Free - IEEE Members, $10 - Non-Members- Pizza and pop will be provided for attendeesSpeaker(s): Elias HassaniRoom: Philae Rom, Bldg: The Galleria, 124 - 15 Innovation Blvd, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada