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Modern satellite communication systems operate in highly dynamic and non-ideal propagation environments, where performance is strongly impacted by a combination of deterministic and stochastic impairments. These include atmospheric attenuation (rain fade, gaseous absorption), Doppler shifts due to platform mobility, phase noise, group delay distortion, non-linearities from high-power amplifiers, and multipath effects in certain scenarios (e.g., maritime or urban reflections for LEO systems).This talk presents how advanced RF channel emulators can be used to accurately reproduce these real-world satellite impairments in a controlled laboratory environment. The objective is to enable repeatable, scalable, and high-fidelity testing of satellite links, terminals, and subsystems without relying on costly and time-constrained over-the-air experiments. The presentation will cover: Physical-layer impairment modeling, Implementation in channel emulators, Test and validation workflows, and Use cases, including validation of adaptive coding and modulation (ACM), beam tracking algorithms, and interference resilience in next-generation satellite systems (e.g., HTS and non-terrestrial networks for 5G/6G). Particular attention will be given to the challenges associated with wideband and high-frequency systems (Ka-/Q-/V-band), where impairments are more pronounced and system margins are <a href="http://tighter.By" target="_blank" title="tighter.By">tighter.By bridging the gap between theoretical channel models and practical system validation, channel emulation emerges as a critical tool for accelerating the development and certification of robust satellite communication <a href="http://technologies.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="technologies.Co-sponsored">technologies.Co-sponsored by: INRS/StaracomAgenda: 10 h-12 h : Talk & Discussion12h: PizzaRoom: 6900, Bldg: 6900, 800 Rue De la Gauchetière Ouest, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K8

IEEE Ottawa Section’s Life Members are invited to a tour of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) spacecraft test facility at Shirleys Bay, <a href="http://Ottawa.DFL" target="_blank" title="Ottawa.DFL">Ottawa.DFL is Canada's world-class spacecraft assembly, integration and testing centre, located on Shirleys Bay Campus in Ottawa. Owned by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for over 50 years, the DFL has played a key role in advancing telecommunications and satellite remote sensing in Canada. Thanks to its expertise, the DFL also served as a trusted integration and testing centre for space hardware from several other <a href="http://countries.DFL" target="_blank" title="countries.DFL">countries.DFL has been a strategic national asset and integral part of Canada's national and industrial end-to-end space capability for decades, supporting the development of space technology and critical missions for both the government and private sector. The facility has played a pivotal role in establishing Canada’s world-leading national and industrial space capabilities including critical components of the James Webb Space Telescope, all Canadarm space robotics, the RADARSAT family of Earth observation satellites, and multiple generations of essential communications satellites that support every aspect of the daily lives of <a href="http://Canadians.The" target="_blank" title="Canadians.The">Canadians.The Laboratory is now operated by MDA Space, with testing services available to Canadian and international companies and <a href="http://organizations.Special" target="_blank" title="organizations.Special">organizations.Special Instructions:The entire Shirleys Bay campus, including DFL, is a secure facility. Therefore government issued photo identification is required to <a href="http://enter.Non-Canadian" target="_blank" title="enter.Non-Canadian">enter.Non-Canadian foreign nationals are welcome, but required to show a valid <a href="http://passport.Registration" target="_blank" title="passport.Registration">passport.Registration is capped at 30 <a href="http://people.Important" target="_blank" title="people.Important">people.Important registration deadlines:Canadian Citizen or Canadian Permanent Resident - April 21Foreign nationals - April 14Agenda: 1:00 pm - Arrive at DFL/Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) Shirleys Bay CampusOttawa Life Members chair Wolfram Lunscher (343-254-8569) will be there to direct you- On entering the main campus road from Carling look for Visitor turnoff to the right- Choose visitor parking near the Campus Security Building, then enter that building- Explain to security officer present that you are with IEEE Life Members – Ottawa Section- Request access to DFL, Bldg 65 and present photo id to security officers. Receive campus access badge- Every visitor must swipe their campus access badge at vehicle Gate House to enter campus- Park at designated parking areas. P1 is closest to main DFL entrance, though P2 behind the building is available if P1 is <a href="http://full.Parking" target="_blank" title="full.Parking">full.Parking is free of <a href="http://charge.-" target="_blank" title="charge.-">charge.- Enter at DFL main entrance, South-West side of building, and check in with DFL reception1:30 pm - tour begins- This is a clean-air facility. You will be given appropriate laboratory-wear before entering2:30 (approximately) - tour endBldg:" target="_blank" title="image002.png]Bldg:">image002.png]Bldg: Bldg 65 - David Florida Laboratory, 3701 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2H 8S2

IEEE CAS Monthly Ex-Comm Meeting April 2026Room: MacIsaac Room 3004, Bldg: Emeraidea, Sexton Campus, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J 0H4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556581

We all have ideas about careers in big corporations, careers in academia or being an entreprenur, but how about a career in the world of startups? Do you know what signs to look for in a healthy startup? When to join and when to exit? What skill sets are needed? Is it a rewarding career after all?In this panel, you will learn from two extremely successful engineers who have developed their careers in the startup world, in very different fields. First, we will have Erik Selin. Erik is a relatively recent and very successful UOttawa alumnus, who is currently the data lead at LayerZero Labs. He was previously involved with Shopify, Twitch and Doximity in their early phases. Next, we have Dr. Fatemeh Soltani, who is curruntly the technical lead at RANOVUS Inc. Dr. Fatemeh has 10+ years experience at various companies including Ciena and Lumentum, as well as Alphawave Semi, Milkshake and <a href="http://Credo.This" target="_blank" title="Credo.This">Credo.This panel discussion is the perfect way to end this term with fresh ideas and a widened vision! Join us for the panel, and stay for the lunch and networking following the <a href="http://event.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="event.Agenda:">event.Agenda: - Short presentations- Panel discussion- Lunch and networkingRoom: STM117, Bldg: STM Building, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 9A7

Abstract: AI is changing not only the applications we build, but also the way we design the chips that power them. This talk explores how we can rethink chip design in the age of AI from two complementary directions: using AI to automate and improve chip design, and building specialized chips that make AI dramatically more <a href="http://efficient.On" target="_blank" title="efficient.On">efficient.On the design side, we present Agentic-RL gLayout, a reinforcement-learning framework for analog layout generation that replaces manual heuristics with goal-driven planning and self-correction. Built on open-source tools such as OpenROAD, gLayout, and OpenFASOC, it enables cleaner, more compact, and rule-compliant layouts with far less manual effort. On the architecture side, we present a hardware-software co-design stack for efficient edge AI, reducing latency and energy in LLM inference. By co-optimizing models, precision, and accelerator design, this approach supports fast, privacy-preserving inference under tight power <a href="http://constraints.Taken" target="_blank" title="constraints.Taken">constraints.Taken together, these efforts illustrate a broader shift toward open, AI-enabled chip design flows and domain-specific AI hardware. The result is a faster, more automated, and more accessible path to silicon in the age of <a href="http://AI.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="AI.Speaker(s):">AI.Speaker(s): Mehdi, Room: 3142, Bldg: EIT, ECE Department, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G4

Abstract: This presentation describes the IC design flow when performing research with open-source, non-academic EDA tools. The tools maintained and develop by Tim are used as examples (e.g., magic, netgen, capiche, open_pdks, and others), but he will discuss other commercial and organizational open-source tools, such as OpenROAD, LibreLane, and others. Tim’s talk is outlined below:(1) History of open-source EDA tools(2) Magic's cutting edge (at the time) DRC and parasitic extraction(3) The Dark Ages of Open-Source EDA(4) The first open PDK development: Efabless, Google, and SkyWater(5) Circuit design and synthesis examples: MultiGiG to Raven to today(6) Magic's extraction revisited: FasterCap and Capiche(7) Hierarchical R-C extraction with analytical capacitor modelsSpeaker(s): Tim, Room: 3142, Bldg: EIT, ECE Department, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G4

The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group – Hamilton Section meets on the last Thursday of each month. We are pleased to invite you to our next monthly meeting, to be held on April 30, 2026. We warmly look forward to your participation and hope you can join <a href="http://us.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="us.Agenda:">us.Agenda: - Opening and welcome- Update on the drawing competition- Update on collaboration with the student branch- Discussion on WIE Day event and activities- Volunteer recruitment: sources and strategies- Update on the drawing competition- Planning upcoming activities- Closing RemarksVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551067

Abstract:This lecture summarizes “Survival Skills for Scientists”, a graduate course designed to offer basic advice and mentorship. The central theme of this presentation is that succeeding in science requires skills (‘soft professional skills’) beyond those needed for <a href="http://science.The" target="_blank" title="science.The">science.The lecture aims at giving basic guidance to young scientists, focusing on:- The job market for science and engineering graduates- Funding your research- Publish or perish- Presenting your work- The laws of ‘scientific survival’- Ethics in science- Alternative careersCo-sponsored by: ETS Optica Student ChapterSpeaker(s): Federico RoseiAgenda: 11:15 am - 11:30 am: Welcome & introduction11:30 am-12:30 pm: Tech Talk (on-site)12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Networking lunchRoom: A-1300, Bldg: Pavillon A, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure , 1100, rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3

Title: Generative AI and Deep Learning for Resource Allocation in 6G Wireless NetworksAbstract:This talk provides an in-depth exploration of resource management in 6G wireless networks, focusing on the vision, key performance indicators (KPIs), key enabling techniques (KETs), and the diverse array of services characteristic of these advanced networks. The distinct challenges inherent in 6G resource management call for a pivotal shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)–driven solutions, requiring a departure from traditional optimization-centric <a href="http://approaches.The" target="_blank" title="approaches.The">approaches.The talk sheds light on generative AI and unsupervised ML strategies tailored to effectively address convex and non-convex resource management optimization problems. A key focus is placed on deep unsupervised learning techniques for network resource allocation under nonlinear and non-convex constraints. Deep implicit layers and differentiable projection methods are explored as mechanisms to ensure zero constraint violations in applications such as beamforming, phase-shift optimization, and power <a href="http://allocation.Furthermore" target="_blank" title="allocation.Furthermore">allocation.Furthermore, the potential of generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs), to enable proactive network resource allocation is examined, highlighting their role in optimizing performance and reducing reliance on traditional heuristics. The session concludes by identifying key research gaps and future directions, paving the way for next-generation AI-driven wireless <a href="http://networks.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="networks.Co-sponsored">networks.Co-sponsored by: Hong-chuan Yang***CANCELED***Room: 660, Bldg: Engineering/Computer Science Building (ECS), 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P 5C2

Abstract: The next generation of wireless networks will no longer be confined to moving bits — they will sense, communicate, and learn simultaneously. This convergence is anticipated to enable distributed intelligence across devices, unlocking new capabilities for real-time perception and decision-making in dynamic environments. In this talk, two complementary advances in federated signal processing will be presented. First, an over-the-air federated edge learning (OTA-FEEL) framework with integrated radar sensing will be discussed. By leveraging echoes from the environment, rather than treating them solely as interference, robust model aggregation will be maintained while ensuring high-quality sensing and communication performance. A joint scheduling and beamforming design will be presented, supported by low-complexity optimization techniques, to preserve aggregation accuracy under realistic wireless conditions. Second, FedTrack, a novel federated learning–inspired algorithm for distributed target tracking, will be presented. By treating local log-likelihood functions as loss functions in a distributed optimization framework, FedTrack enables devices to collaboratively estimate a moving target’s position and velocity. This communication-efficient method closely approximates centralized maximum likelihood estimation, achieving accuracy near the Cramér–Rao bound while reducing reliance on a central coordinator. Together, these developments illustrate how federated intelligence over the air can transform 6G networks into systems that not only communicate but also sense and learn collaboratively. Implications for autonomous systems, smart cities, and beyond will be discussed, with emphasis on the central role of signal processing innovations in realizing this <a href="http://vision.Room:" target="_blank" title="vision.Room:">vision.Room: MCLD 3038, Bldg: Hector J. MacLeod Building - MCLD, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/552228

CREATE TRAVERSAL, SITE-CAV and Lunch&Learn series of IEEE Young Professionals Ottawa is taking it to the sky! Join us as Prof. Cicek Cavdar from KTH Sweden, a leading expert in the field, presents state-of-the art research and the upcoming challenges in satellite communications and 6G.Come for the learning and stay for the community! We will serve lunch, Turkish coffee and other treats following the <a href="http://presentation.6G" target="_blank" title="presentation.6G">presentation.6G for Connected Sky: From LEO Mega-Constellations to Airspace CommunicationsAbstract: Future 6G systems will extend across terrestrial, aerial, and non-terrestrial platforms to support seamless, resilient, and intelligent connectivity for users in the sky, on the ground, and in remote areas. In this talk, I will present our recent work toward this vision of 6G for Connected Sky, covering three main research directions: (i) design and resource allocation in LEO mega-constellations, including handover management, Open RAN architectures, interference, and hybrid terrestrial-satellite networking; (ii) satellite-assisted IoT and edge intelligence, where learning-based methods support data collection and task offloading in highly dynamic environments; and (iii)airspace communications, including UAV connectivity, reliability, sensing, and spectrum/regulatory challenges in integrated 3D networks. Together, these works highlight how future connectivity must be designed jointly across communication architecture, mobility, compute, and intelligence to enable reliable and scalable 6G services for the connected <a href="http://sky.Bio:" target="_blank" title="sky.Bio:">sky.Bio: Cicek Cavdar is a Full Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, where she serves as Vice Head of the Department of Communication Systems and Founding Director of SMART-6GSAT, Sweden’s first national 6G satellite communications center. She leads the Intelligent Network Systems research group and works on AI-native and cloud-native network design and orchestration, with a focus on cell-free massive MIMO, integrated sensing and communications, drone communications, and the convergence of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Her research addresses the trade-off between resiliency and energy efficiency through an end-to-end perspective spanning cloud, transport, and radio access networks. She has led major EU academia–industry initiatives, including 6G-SKY and RAI-6Green, and previously coordinated AI4Green, which received the 2024 EUREKA Innovation Award and Celtic Excellence Award. Her team received the Scientific Excellence Best Paper Award at ASMS/SPSC 2025 for work on disaggregated RAN in space and handover management in LEO mega-constellations. Professor Cavdar has authored more than 160 publications, holds several patents, and serves on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking. She is also an active organizer, editor, and keynote speaker in the areas of 6G, AI-native networks, green communications, and non-terrestrial <a href="http://networks.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="networks.Co-sponsored">networks.Co-sponsored by: Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre (SCVIC) and the Next Generation Communications and Computing Networks Lab (NEXTCON)Speaker(s): Cicek, Agenda: - Introductions- Talk by Prof. Cicek Cavdar- Lunch and networkingBldg: Hub 350, 350 Legget Dr, Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2K 3N1

Title: Generative AI and Deep Learning for Resource Allocation in 6G Wireless NetworksAbstract:This talk provides an in-depth exploration of resource management in 6G wireless networks, focusing on the vision, key performance indicators (KPIs), key enabling techniques (KETs), and the diverse array of services characteristic of these advanced networks. The distinct challenges inherent in 6G resource management call for a pivotal shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)–driven solutions, requiring a departure from traditional optimization-centric <a href="http://approaches.The" target="_blank" title="approaches.The">approaches.The talk sheds light on generative AI and unsupervised ML strategies tailored to effectively address convex and non-convex resource management optimization problems. A key focus is placed on deep unsupervised learning techniques for network resource allocation under nonlinear and non-convex constraints. Deep implicit layers and differentiable projection methods are explored as mechanisms to ensure zero constraint violations in applications such as beamforming, phase-shift optimization, and power <a href="http://allocation.Furthermore" target="_blank" title="allocation.Furthermore">allocation.Furthermore, the potential of generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs), to enable proactive network resource allocation is examined, highlighting their role in optimizing performance and reducing reliance on traditional heuristics. The session concludes by identifying key research gaps and future directions, paving the way for next-generation AI-driven wireless <a href="http://networks.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="networks.Co-sponsored">networks.Co-sponsored by: Hong-chuan YangRoom: 660, Bldg: Engineering/Computer Science Building (ECS), 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P 5C2