Dear IEEE Windsor Section Members,On behalf of the IEEE Windsor Section, we are pleased to invite you to the 2025 IEEE Windsor Section Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year's AGM will bring together our members, volunteers, and partners to reflect on the Section’s achievements over the past year and to discuss plans for the year <a href="http://ahead.The" target="_blank" title="ahead.The">ahead.The event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Narayan Kar, Distinguished University Professor, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, and Founder and Director of CHARGE Lab, and a Guest of Honour address by Dr. Mehrdad Saif, IEEE Fellow and former Dean of Engineering at the University of Windsor, followed by a networking lunch. It is a great opportunity to connect with fellow IEEE members, learn about ongoing initiatives, and celebrate the contributions that make our Section <a href="http://thrive.Date:" target="_blank" title="thrive.Date:">thrive.Date: Thursday, December 4, 2024Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMLocation: Freed Orman Hall, University of WindsorWe look forward to your participation in this special event as we continue strengthening our IEEE community in <a href="http://Windsor.Please" target="_blank" title="Windsor.Please">Windsor.Please register as soon as possible, as seating is <a href="http://limited.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="limited.Speaker(s):">limited.Speaker(s): Dr. Narayan Kar, Agenda: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM - Reception and Networking12:10 PM - 12:20 PM - Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Brief Section Progress Report12:20 PM - 12:30 PM - Guest of Honour Address, Dr. Dr. Mehrdad Saif12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Keynote Address, Dr. Narayan Kar1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - Networking Lunch1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Closing Remarks and AnnouncementsFreed Orman Hall, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9B 3P4

Abstract:This talk will provide an overview on the recent research onmulti-agent systems operating in hostile <a href="http://environments.In" target="_blank" title="environments.In">environments.In the context of consensus problems, we will focus on theinfluence of misbehaving agents capable to inject false data intheir transmissions and how to mitigate such cyberattacks by the approach of the so-called mean subsequence reducedalgorithms and their variants. Agents equipped with such algorithmswill ignore their neighbors taking outlying state <a href="http://values.We" target="_blank" title="values.We">values.We will see that characterizations on the properties necessaryfor network topologies can be established, and moreover thatnetwork resiliency can be enhanced when more communication andcomputational resources are available. This approach originatesin the area of distributed algorithms in computer science, butrecent studies in systems control have brought notable <a href="http://advances.We" target="_blank" title="advances.We">advances.We will further discuss extensions of such algorithms to problemsof averaging, parameter estimation, and clock synchronization inwireless sensor <a href="http://networks.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="networks.Speaker(s):">networks.Speaker(s): Hideaki, Agenda: Abstract:This talk will provide an overview on the recent research onmulti-agent systems operating in hostile <a href="http://environments.In" target="_blank" title="environments.In">environments.In the context of consensus problems, we will focus on theinfluence of misbehaving agents capable to inject false data intheir transmissions and how to mitigate such cyberattacks by the approach of the so-called mean subsequence reducedalgorithms and their variants. Agents equipped with such algorithmswill ignore their neighbors taking outlying state <a href="http://values.We" target="_blank" title="values.We">values.We will see that characterizations on the properties necessaryfor network topologies can be established, and moreover thatnetwork resiliency can be enhanced when more communication andcomputational resources are available. This approach originatesin the area of distributed algorithms in computer science, butrecent studies in systems control have brought notable <a href="http://advances.We" target="_blank" title="advances.We">advances.We will further discuss extensions of such algorithms to problemsof averaging, parameter estimation, and clock synchronization inwireless sensor <a href="http://networks.Room:" target="_blank" title="networks.Room:">networks.Room: SF B560 , 172 St. George St.,, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 0A3

Join the IEEE Southern Alberta Section Young Professionals for the 2025 Year End Holiday Gala on December 5th 2025. Your ticket includes a four-course seated dinner with a drink ticket. Dress code: Formal Attire. Only 16 spots, register by Monday Dec 1st. Sponsored by IEEE YP and IEEE <a href="http://Foundation.Levilla" target="_blank" title="Foundation.Levilla">Foundation.Levilla Restaurant - 404-1851 Sirocco Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3H 4R5

Join us for a virtual event organized by the IEEE Computer Society Chapter!Title: MetaSwarmX: Decentralized Swarms of Swarms of Heterogeneous AgentsSummary: As robotics technology continues to innovate large collections of robotic agents have become more sophisticated and accessible leading to their use in both civilian and military applications. Many of these applications treat the collection as a multi-robot system that is controlled in a centralized fashion, which can be useful and have many applications but this isn't swarm robotics. The MetaSwarmX project aims to develop algorithms that can be used for swarms of swarms (a MetaSwarm) of heterogeneous robots solving problems without human intervention in a decentralized and scalable fashion. These algorithms will be built with civilian applications in mind as a means to develop novel applications with this emergent technology. The subject of swarm intelligence, the emergent technology, the potential of the robots, and the goals and status of the MetaSwarmX project will be <a href="http://discussed.---------------------------------------------------------------Bibliography:" target="_blank" title="discussed.---------------------------------------------------------------Bibliography:">discussed.---------------------------------------------------------------Bibliography: Dr. Michael Dubé studied novel representations for evolutionary algorithms with applications to epidemic modelling and biological sequence discovery completing his PhD in Bioinformatics and MSc in Computer Science in Canada. Now, he studies decentralized swarm intelligence with swarms of robots while completing his post-doc at Otto von Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany. He aims to be a teaching-focused professor in Computer Science, where he will bring the energy and passion to everything he does; which may mean starting class with a cheer about being excited to learn!Speaker(s): Michael DubéVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517697

The global shift toward sustainable electrification—driven by electric mobility and renewable energy integration—is increasing the demand for high-performance battery systems that deliver efficiency, long life, safety, and sustainability. A key enabler of this progress is the Battery Management System (BMS). In particular, advanced cell and pack balancing has become essential for maintaining performance and safety in the presence of natural cell-to-cell variations in lithium-ion and emerging battery <a href="http://chemistries.In" target="_blank" title="chemistries.In">chemistries.In this webinar, Dr. Oshnoei will present state-of-the-art balancing methods, including distributed and modular BMS architectures that enhance scalability, as well as advanced BMS platforms designed to manage cell health under diverse operating conditions. Attendees will learn how intelligent balancing can reduce degradation and thermal stress, improve charge/discharge uniformity, increase usable capacity, enable faster charging, and extend battery service <a href="http://life.Overall" target="_blank" title="life.Overall">life.Overall, the session will highlight how advanced balancing and data-driven intelligence are expanding BMS capabilities and supporting a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable electrified <a href="http://future.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="future.Speaker(s):">future.Speaker(s): Dr. OshnoeiVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518178

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487748

The advent of digital technologies for advanced manufacturing has resulted in a rapid transformation in the industrial world. In the manufacturing sector, Industry 4.0 largely aims to transform production agents from fully physical systems to cyber-physical systems. This is achieved by integration of various technologies such as Internet-of-Things, Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, edge computing, cyber-security etc. to bridge the digital and physical worlds. In this respect, a strong necessity to increase productivity through automated means while avoiding redundancy of human workers has led to great challenges on the global <a href="http://economy.In" target="_blank" title="economy.In">economy.In this lecture, the concept of Industry 5.0 that capitalises on a human-centric approach is elucidated, offering a solution to counter the issues of sidelining human capitals in Industry 4.0 environments. The notion is to leverage the possibility of intertwining robots and autonomous systems with the human brain through intelligent human-machine interfaces, allowing both parties (humans and machines) to work as collaborators instead of competitors. As such, while the main concern in Industry 4.0 is focused on automation, Industry 5.0 will be a synergy between humans and autonomous machines to drive the next generation of production <a href="http://strategies.The" target="_blank" title="strategies.The">strategies.The lecture will deliberate approaches to bring back human capital to the factory floors in the era of Industry 5.0. Emerging technologies such as wearables and AI to pair humans and machines and exploit human brainpower and creativity to increase production efficiency will be described. On the one hand, the robotic workforce will be perceptive and can intelligently learn human intention and desire. On the other hand, the human workforce will carry out tasks alongside robots, not only with no fear but also with peace of mind, knowing that their robotic co-workers adequately understand them and have the ability to effectively collaborate with <a href="http://them.The" target="_blank" title="them.The">them.The lecture will also explain the roles and responsibilities of the next generation of collaborative robots, denoted as cobots, in Industry 5.0 environments. Cobots will not be only a programmable machine that can perform repetitive tasks but also will transform into an ideal human companion to realise high value-added production tasks, flourishing trusted autonomy, reduced waste and increased human safety. The impact of Industry 5.0 on the manufacturing industry and overall economy from the productivity point of view will be discussed, leading to the co-existence of humans and cobots within a circular economic <a href="http://ecosystem.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="ecosystem.Co-sponsored">ecosystem.Co-sponsored by: Zhida Li, CASS Joint Chapter of Vancouver and Victoria - IEEE Vancouver | Dejan Kihas, Control, Robotics and Systems Joint Chapter of IEEE VancouverSpeaker(s): Saeid Nahavandi , Agenda: Lecture begins: 5:00PMDiscussion: 6:00PMVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510173

Cette année, la section IEEE de Québec invite ses membres à son souper de Noël annuel, normalement réservé à son comité exé<a href="http://cutif.Les" target="_blank" title="cutif.Les">cutif.Les membres principaux ainsi que des représentants des chapitres et groupes d'affinités seront présents. N'hésitez pas à venir discuter avec nous!Sont spécialement invités les membres de la société (https://ieeephotonics.org/), dont un chapitre vient de naître dans notre section!Le souper sera organisé au District Gourmet (QG Ste-Foy): (<a href="https://ledistrictgourmet.ca/restaurants)Assurez-vous" target="_blank" title="https://ledistrictgourmet.ca/restaurants)Assurez-vous">https://ledistrictgourmet.ca/restaurants)Assurez-vous de vous inscrire afin de réserver votre place. Les repas et boissons sont à la charge des <a href="http://participants." target="_blank" title="participants.">participants. Le QG Sainte-Foy,990, route de l’Église, Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1V 3V5

Title: Improved Safety and Performance using Current and Voltage Sensors in Distribution SwitchgearSpeaker’s name: Dr. Lukas CeskyAbstract: In the past decade, there has been noticeable growth in the use of low-power passive instrument transformers (aka Sensors) based on the Rogowski coil principle for current and resistive or capacitive voltage divider principles for voltage. These advanced technologies have been utilized in various applications from secondary to primary distribution in both indoor and outdoor applications. These sensors provide an advanced alternative to using conventional instrument transformers in electrical distribution systems for measurement, power quality, and protection applications. In this webinar we will cover the basics of this technology and the applicable standards. We will discuss various aspects of the integration of this technology into distribution switchgear and describe the significant resulting benefits in terms of safety, sustainability and <a href="http://performance.Speaker(s):">performance.[]Speaker(s): LukasAgenda: Webinar:11:45am - 1:00pm11:45 AM - Webinar begins11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Webinar content presentation12:45 PM - 1:00 PM - Questions and AswersProfessional Development Hours (PDH) eligibleVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518662