At the Applied Perception Lab at Concordia University, user-centered design principles are at the core of developing innovative technologies that enhance healthcare and surgical practices. By focusing on visualization techniques, display devices, and interaction paradigms, our work aims to improve user experiences in clinical workflows and surgical environments. The first part of the talk will provide an overview of our latest projects that connect technology with healthcare outcomes, including an mHealth app supporting breast cancer patients, a game for teaching safer surgery, and a VR environment designed to reduce MRI-related anxiety. These projects all focus on how technology can address specific user needs to improve healthcare experiences and <a href="http://outcomes.The" target="_blank" title="outcomes.The">outcomes.The second part will dive deeper on a specific project: the design and development of accessible and precise neurosurgical guidance tools. During neurosurgery, surgeons must map preoperative patient images onto the patient positioned on the operating room table. This mapping is essential for understanding the topology and location of anatomical structures that are not visible in the exposed surgical field. However, the process is complex, time-consuming, and prone to error. By integrating augmented reality, auditory guidance, and interaction techniques, we can offer surgeons a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of patient-specific anatomical information. These methods have the potential to reduce surgical time and improve precision, ultimately enhancing patient <a href="http://outcomes.The" target="_blank" title="outcomes.The">outcomes.The talk aims to demonstrate how focusing on human factors and perception can transform healthcare and surgical technologies, ultimately benefiting both patients and <a href="http://providers.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="providers.Co-sponsored">providers.Co-sponsored by: Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringSpeaker(s): Marta, Room: Fisher Conference Room (2201), Bldg: Robarts Research Institute, Robarts Research Institute, 100 Perth Drive, London, Ontario, Canada, n6g2v4

The title of the talk:"Advancing Marine Robotics in Complex Environments "Abstract:Marine robotic platforms have been increasingly used in oceanography and marine science research to study complex processes in challenging environments. In this seminar, the speaker will present the recent the development of a highly customizable control and mission management system, and autonomy systems for marine robotic platforms conducting complicated missions, such as ice-water interface exploration, iceberg mapping, underwater docking and multi-agent <a href="http://coordination.Presenter:Dr" target="_blank" title="coordination.Presenter:Dr">coordination.Presenter:Dr. Mingxi ZhouMingxi's brief bio:Mingxi Zhou is an Associate Professor at Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. Prior to his appointment, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2017 to 2018. He received his PhD and M.Eng degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2017 and 2012, and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Central South University in <a href="http://China.His" target="_blank" title="China.His">China.His research is focused on marine autonomy, underwater navigation, and open-access hardware development, especially for operations in complex environments, such as under-ice and rapidly changing coastal waters. He is an NSF CAREER Award recipient in 2023.Time:May 22, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (NL time)Webex link: <a href="https://mun.webex.com/meet/weiminSpeaker(s):" target="_blank" title="https://mun.webex.com/meet/weiminSpeaker(s):">https://mun.webex.com/meet/weiminSpeaker(s): Mingxi Zhou, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481014

This is a student-led initiative to establish a new IEEE PES/IAS Joint Student Branch Chapter at the University of Alberta. We are hosting a kickoff dinner for students directly involved in the petition process to connect with each other, meet with the proposed faculty advisor, and engage with IEEE <a href="http://volunteers.This" target="_blank" title="volunteers.This">volunteers.This informal gathering is limited to allow for meaningful discussion and planning. IEEE membership is required, along with an active PES or IAS <a href="http://membership.What’s" target="_blank" title="membership.What’s">membership.What’s Included:-One main dish (e.g., burger/sandwich)-One non-alcoholic beverage(Alcoholic drinks are not covered but may be purchased <a href="http://separately.)Who" target="_blank" title="separately.)Who">separately.)Who Should Attend:-Students participating in the PES/IAS petition process-Proposed faculty advisor-IEEE volunteers supporting the new chapterThe Next Act, 8224 104 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6E 4E6

As the specter of climate change looms large, methane—a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat 80 times more efficiently than carbon dioxide—poses a significant challenge. Yet within this environmental dilemma, Methylomicrobium album BG8 (MABG8), a promising bacterium known for its methane consumption, emerges as a dual-purpose solution, mitigating methane’s impact while transforming it into valuable bioproducts. Our project harnesses the potential of MABG8 to convert this environmental threat into an industrial reality and a sustainable asset for our future. However, effectively harnessing methane presents challenges due to the low metabolic activity of methanotrophs and the high energy demands of methane bioconversion. To overcome these barriers, we delve into the inner workings of these microorganisms through the synergy of metabolic engineering and bioinformatics. Genome-scale metabolic modeling provides a comprehensive view of MABG8's metabolism, allowing for precise manipulation of its internal processes. By leveraging advanced techniques such as Flux Balance Analysis and multiomics integration, we aim to engineer the microorganism’s behavior toward more efficient methane conversion while exploring symbiotic co-cultures with photosynthetic and methylotrophic organisms. This approach offers a groundbreaking and economically feasible strategy for methane biocatalysis, paving the way for innovative solutions in methane <a href="http://fixation.Co-sponsored">fixation.[]Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): Fabián Rondón, PhD studentVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485494

Talk Title 1: Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends,Challenges, and OutlookAbstract: Wi-Fi signals, traditionally used for data transmissionsin wireless local area networks (WLANs), are now being explored forsensing the environment. With Wi-Fi widely available in public andprivate spaces, it presents advantages over other sensing methods,such as preserving privacy and working in low-light <a href="http://conditions.Wi-Fi" target="_blank" title="conditions.Wi-Fi">conditions.Wi-Fi sensing is cost-effective as it builds on the existing Wi-Fiinfrastructure with a variety of applications including proximitydetection, localization, human activity recognition, and healthmonitoring. The talk will first highlight the evolution of Wi-Fistandards alongside the most recent IEEE 802.11bf which is understudy to develop protocols across all spectrum bands,including sub-7 GHz (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) and the 60 GHz mmWaveband. Fundamental concepts related to Wi-Fi sensing, such as channelstate information (CSI), CSI measurement and data collectionprocedures, and CSI pre-processing methods, will then be covered. Acomparative analysis of existing Wi-Fi sensing datasets will bepresented. Recent deep learning approaches in Wi-Fi sensing will bediscussed, with particular emphasis on the role of self-supervisedlearning (SSL). The mechanics of contrastive and non-contrastive SSLsolutions will be examined, and a quantitative comparative analysisin terms of classification accuracy will be provided. Lastly,emerging technologies that can be leveraged to enhance Wi-Fi sensingperformance will be <a href="http://identified.BiographyHina" target="_blank" title="identified.BiographyHina">identified.BiographyHina Tabassum, received the Ph.D. degree from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). She is currently an Associate Professor with the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Canada, where she joined as an Assistant Professor, in 2018. She is also appointed as a Visiting Faculty at University of Toronto in 2024 and the York Research Chair of 5G/6G-enabled mobility and sensing applications in 2023, for five years. Prior to that, she was a postdoctoral research associate at University of Manitoba, Canada. She has been selected as IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer (2025-2026). She is listed in the Stanford’s list of the World’s Top Two-Percent Researchers in 2021-2024. She received the Lassonde Innovation Early-Career Researcher Award in 2023 and the N2Women: Rising Stars in Computer Networking and Communications in 2022. She has been recognized as an Exemplary Editor by the IEEE Communications Letters (2020), IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society (IEEE OJCOMS) (2023-2024), and IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking (2023). She was recognized as an Exemplary Reviewer (Top 2% of all reviewers) by IEEE Transactions on Communications in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020. She is the Founding Chair of the Special Interest Group on THz communications in IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc)-Radio Communications Committee (RCC). She served as an Associate Editor for IEEE Communications Letters (2019-2023), IEEE OJCOMS (2019-2023), and IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking (2020-2023). Currently, she is also serving as an Area Editor for IEEE OJCOMS and an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Communications, IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, and IEEE Communications Surveys & <a href="http://Tutorials.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Tutorials.Speaker(s):">Tutorials.Speaker(s): Hina, Room: Dupuis 215, Bldg: Dupuis Hall, Queen's University, 19 Division St, Kingston, ON , Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2N9

Join us for an online Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Xingqin Lin, 3GPP Lead at NVIDIA, on Artificial Intelligence and 5<a href="http://G-Advanced.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="G-Advanced.Speaker(s):">G-Advanced.Speaker(s): Dr. Xingqin LinVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483160

IEEE Newfoundland-Labrador Computer, Communication, and Circuits & Systems Joint Societies Chapter cordially invites you to a technical presentation entitled “Toward Universal Connectivity: The Promise of Multiband Integrated Satellite, Aerial, and Terrestrial Networks” by Dr. Sylvester B. Aboagye, Assistant Professor with the School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, <a href="http://Canada.Room:" target="_blank" title="Canada.Room:">Canada.Room: ECE Seminar Room, Bldg: CSF-2101, 240 Prince Phillip Dr., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B3V5

Speaker: Michelle KunimotoSubject: An Exploration of Planets and Potential PlanetsAbstract:Michelle will talk about her work at the UBC Physics Department exploring the universe and identifying 3000 <a href="http://planets.Her" target="_blank" title="planets.Her">planets.Her research areas are Exoplanet detection, Exoplanet characterization, Exoplanet demographics and occurrence rates, and <a href="http://Astrostatistics.This" target="_blank" title="Astrostatistics.This">Astrostatistics.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon of Vancouver Section LMAG. All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to attend. Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PDT is 12:45 PM <a href="http://EDT.Registration" target="_blank" title="EDT.Registration">EDT.Registration is optional, but we want to know who to <a href="http://expect.Future" target="_blank" title="expect.Future">expect.Future Talks planned:2025-Jun-21 TALK #33 S. Douglas Cromey Electric Ferry in KingstonSpeaker(s): Dr. Michelle KunimotoAgenda: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45" target="_blank" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45 AM PDT Zoom opens10:00 AM PDT Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM PDT SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482908

Join technology leaders from Vancouver and abroad in exclusive workshops and tutorials. Thanks to sponsorship from TELUS the event will be free of charge for all IEEE Members who register by Sunday May 25, and only $10 for non-members. This includes those who are joining for CCECE, as well as local audiences interested in taking part in these <a href="http://sessions.Detailed" target="_blank" title="sessions.Detailed">sessions.Detailed program:<a href="https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/workshops-tutorials/Workshops" target="_blank" title="https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/workshops-tutorials/Workshops">https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/workshops-tutorials/Workshops & Tutorials SponsorProgram at a Glance:Why Standards Matter: How IEEE Standards Drive Industry Advancement and Foster Entrepreneurial Success(Full Day)Organizers: Glenn Parsons, Ericsson and Silvana Rodrigues, Huawei,This full day workshop will consider: 1) How standardization practices can foster innovation, promote competitiveness, and support the growth of industries and entrepreneurial ventures, 2) The challenges and potential barriers faced by entrepreneurs in implementing standards within their businesses, 3) How standards influence research projects, particularly in interdisciplinary and collaborative contexts, 4) How to address the importance of standards education and its relevance to industry needs, 5) The relationship between standardization and regulatory compliance for entrepreneurs, and 6) How entrepreneurs and industries can adopt and implement standards to address sustainability <a href="http://challenges.Team" target="_blank" title="challenges.Team">challenges.Team based Creativity in Design for a Complex World(Full Day)Presenters: Patrick Palmer, Simon Fraser University, and colleaguesWe all have creative problem solving abilities, which are best nurtured and deployed in a well managed team environment, harnessing diverse elements of expertise, viewpoints, cognitive styles, and motivation. This interactive workshop will include presentations, video clips, short competitions, hands-on exploration of ideas and process ‘take-aways’ for team based creative <a href="http://intelligence.Space" target="_blank" title="intelligence.Space">intelligence.Space Tech Certification (Full Day)Presenters: Michael Graham, Orbit Share, and colleagues2025 promises to be another record breaking year with over 300 launches expected. However, as the saying goes, space is hard, and still requires close attention to detail. In this workshop, Michael Graham and his colleagues explain the need to certify those involved in the assembly and test of space hardware and provide details concerning a family of student and professional certifications that address the needs of the burgeoning space <a href="http://industry.Technical" target="_blank" title="industry.Technical">industry.Technical Writing (Afternoon)Presenter: Azfar Adib, Chair, IEEE Canada Educational Services CommitteeTechnical writing is essential skill for all technology professionals. In this tutorial, Azfar Adib shares hints and insights that will help IEEE CCECE attendees become more confident and effective technical <a href="http://writers.2332" target="_blank" title="writers.2332">writers.2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

CCECE 2025 will have a conference hub in the Fred Kaiser building on UBC's Vancouver campus. Exhibitors will have academic and industry conference attendees regularly flowing through the room where their exhibits are on display. This event registration is specifically for the exhibitors and sponsors of the <a href="http://event.For" target="_blank" title="event.For">event.For full conference details, visit <a href="https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/Room:" target="_blank" title="https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/Room:">https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/Room: 2020/2030, Bldg: Fred Kaiser Building, 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Abstract: With increased human exploration and exploitation of the seas, our oceans have become noisier than ever, driven by an increase in commercial ships by more than 50% (in terms of deadweight). In Canada, recent demands have led to a 20% increase in commercial shipping traffic and the development of new seaport infrastructures to accommodate larger commercial vessels. With broadband noise in the 50Hz-10kHz range and source levels of 150-180 dB, there is a clear need to further study the environmental impact of such noise generation. The effects of underwater radiated noise (URN) on various components of the marine ecosystem, from mussels to marine mammals, have been extensively studied in different disciplines. Responses to noise vary between: (I) audibility, (II) behavioral responses and stress reflected in altered vocalizations, (III) masking of sounds necessary for communication, localization, and foraging, (IV) physiological auditory threshold shifts, and (V) physical damage (injury) to the auditory system. Due to these effects, ship noise is considered a source of environmental pollution and should be monitored regularly through ship noise measurements. In this presentation we will discuss the impact of increasing shipping activities on the health of marine biofauna. We will learn what regulatory measures are currently being proposed to mitigate noise pollution at global, regional and local levels. We will also present the activities of our laboratory to measure, detect and assess the impact of ship noise. Finally, we will present a unique, open-access dataset for URN from small ships and make the surprising observation that the noise from small ships is comparable to that from large <a href="http://ships.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="ships.Speaker(s):">ships.Speaker(s): Roee DiamantRoom: CEME 2202 , Bldg: UBC Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building, 6250 Applied Science Lane, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T1Z4

The IEEE Vancouver Section along with the organizers of the Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE) 2025 invite you to attend this dynamic Industry Summit taking place alongside the academic proceedings of CCECE 2025. The core of the Industry Summit will be held from May 27 to 29, 2025 along with the conference at the Vancouver UBC Campus. These will be precede by a day of workshops and tutorials on Monday May 26 free of charge for those registered with the full Industry Summit <a href="http://registration.Attendees" target="_blank" title="registration.Attendees">registration.Attendees can expect to learn about the latest developments and technology applications in a variety of technological domains including AI, Cybersecurity, Humanitarian initiatives, Wildfire management, Transportation Infrastructure, and Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure, in addition to sessions centering around entrepreneurship and <a href="http://education.Workshops" target="_blank" title="education.Workshops">education.Workshops & Tutorials – Monday, May 26Kick off the week with hands-on workshops and tutorials focused on building core professional skills. This year’s sessions will cover:-Standards – understanding the frameworks that guide engineering excellence-Design Creativity – fostering innovative thinking in technical design-Technical Writing – communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision-Orbit Share – enhancing collaboration and sharing of research and ideasThese workshops are designed to equip participants with essential tools to lead confidently in both academic and industry environments. (<a href="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482273).Day" target="_blank" title="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482273).Day">https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482273).Day 1 – Tuesday, May 27: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity & EntrepreneurshipThis stream explores how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and how cybersecurity is critical in safeguarding our increasingly digital world. Morning sessions will feature renowned speakers, keynote talks, and expert panels discussing intelligent systems, ethical considerations, and modern defense strategies. These sessions will provide valuable insights into the evolving roles of AI and cybersecurity across sectors, highlighting real-world applications and future <a href="http://challenges.In" target="_blank" title="challenges.In">challenges.In the afternoon, the spotlight shifts to entrepreneurship, showcasing how startups and innovators are solving real-world problems and driving economic <a href="http://growth.Day" target="_blank" title="growth.Day">growth.Day 2 – Wednesday, May 28: Environmental Resilience, Multi-sensor navigation, History & Lifelong LearningThis day focuses on how engineering and data science are helping to address natural disasters, particularly wildfires. Sessions will cover predictive modelling, early warning systems, and emergency response <a href="http://technologies.The" target="_blank" title="technologies.The">technologies.The afternoon invites reflection on the legacy of electrical and computer engineering, and the critical role of continuing education in keeping pace with today’s fast-changing technological landscape. A parallel track offers in-depth analysis into multi-sensor <a href="http://navigation.Day" target="_blank" title="navigation.Day">navigation.Day 3 – Thursday, May 29: Sustainable Mobility & Smart InfrastructureConclude the conference with a deep dive into the future of sustainable transportation. Sessions will highlight developments in EV charging infrastructure, clean energy mobility, and policy <a href="http://innovation.In" target="_blank" title="innovation.In">innovation.In the afternoon, the focus turns to wireless communications and smart infrastructure, examining how connected systems are transforming urban planning, traffic flow, and city development for the <a href="http://future.CCECE" target="_blank" title="future.CCECE">future.CCECE 2025 Conference integrationThe Industry Summit attendees will be able to experience memorable plenary sessions shared with the academic conference. Exhibits and student engineering design teams will be on display in the conference hub in the Fred Kaiser building, where food will be provided in morning and afternoon breaks along with <a href="http://lunch.Pricing" target="_blank" title="lunch.Pricing">lunch.Pricing of the event is meant to be attractive to all members of the local technology community, and especially so for IEEE Members. For more information about IEEE Membership, visit: <a href="https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/index.htmlCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/index.htmlCo-sponsored">https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/index.htmlCo-sponsored by: IEEE CanadaAgenda: Full agendas along with speaker information will be published soon on the CCECE 2025 <a href="http://website.https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/industry-summit/Follow" target="_blank" title="website.https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/industry-summit/Follow">website.https://ccece2025.ieee.ca/industry-summit/Follow the conference at:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccece-2025/Room:" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccece-2025/Room:">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccece-2025/Room: TBD, 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4