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Join us Sunday, July 6 for the annual IEEE Northern Canada Section Barbeque at Emily Murphy Park Site 1 (11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW) in Edmonton from 11:30am to 2 pm. This event is 'free' to IEEE members and their families. In order to reduce the number of no-shows, we are charging $10 per adult and you will then be refunded your $10 at the venue. Please indicate the number of children attending in the 'Special Requests' field. There will be hamburgers (meat, halal and vegetarian) as well as soft drinks and snacks. This is a sheltered site with an adjacent open space so bring your Frisbees, Soccer balls, etc. Registration closes Thursday, July 3 at 5 pm. Hope to see you <a href="http://there.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="there.Bldg:">there.Bldg: Site 1, 11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

[]Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Dr. Binyan Xu from University of <a href="http://Guelph.Monday" target="_blank" title="Guelph.Monday">Guelph.Monday, July 7, 2025 @ 10:30 – 11:30 AM (EST)Abstract: The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has expanded significantly over recent decades, driven by their flexibility, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and capability to operate in dangerous or inaccessible environments. With rising demands, UAV systems are increasingly expected to achieve higher levels of autonomy. Model predictive control (MPC), an advanced control methodology that leverages online optimization, provides notable advantages such as optimal performance, efficient handling of multivariable systems, and explicit constraint management, making it a promising solution for UAV control challenges. However, ensuring closed-loop performance with manageable computational demands remains challenging due to the highly nonlinear dynamics of UAVs and the computational complexity of <a href="http://MPC.This" target="_blank" title="MPC.This">MPC.This talk introduces a Lyapunov-based MPC framework designed specifically to address these challenges, offering stabilized and computationally efficient MPC strategies tailored for UAV applications. Applications of this framework, including trajectory tracking and formation control, will be demonstrated to illustrate its effectiveness. Additionally, the integration of this framework with other Lyapunov-based control techniques for handling unexpected actuator faults and communication disruptions will be discussed, highlighting its potential to further enhance UAV operational efficiency and <a href="http://reliability.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="reliability.Speaker(s):">reliability.Speaker(s): Binyan Xu, Ph.D., Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487504

Title:Recent Accomplishments of Metasurfaces towards High Frequency ApplicationsAbstract:Metasurface structures, being ultra-thin in nature has been emerged as applications for various frequency selective surfaces viz., absorber, polarizer, filter, phase-shifter etc. In metasurface based absorbing structures, several sorts of array of metallic patches are designed over a metal-backed dielectric material. The incorporation of metal at the bottom side prohibits the transmission of electromagnetic wave incident to the structure. A number of structures have been proposed over wide band of frequencies ranging from microwave to optical and so forth. Polarization converting structures have also been proposed using metasurface-based designs. In all these designs, asymmetry has been introduced in the unit cell so that the structure is chiral in nature. Both transmittive as well as reflective-type polarization conversion structures using metasurface designs have been reported till date. Very recently, graphene layer has been introduced in the metasurface-based designs to achieve tenability as well as enhancement of bandwidth. By control of applied chemical potential and electrical grating, the plasmonic response of the graphene can be modulated in order to achieve tunability over a wide frequency of incidence. Graphene layer has been incorporated in the unit cell of metasurface to generate wideband tunable <a href="http://applications.Bio:Somak" target="_blank" title="applications.Bio:Somak">applications.Bio:Somak Bhattacharyya has received his PhD degree in 2015 from(https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iitk.ac.in%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chanieh.kianiamiri%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C24979b393d2b4c56268108ddb5c073a0%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638866560385358160%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lwN%2F7vkV2fQRFW4LbqknjnQnSdm4eldOfK7UGKgGQEg%3D&reserved=0), India. He had joined (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fece.iiita.ac.in%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chanieh.kianiamiri%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C24979b393d2b4c56268108ddb5c073a0%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638866560385371109%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VzWuC2vFY15uDqo7qZyLxCUSYWM1ADin6NkVe2gcpF4%3D&reserved=0) at (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiiita.ac.in%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chanieh.kianiamiri%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C24979b393d2b4c56268108ddb5c073a0%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638866560385383593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=sHL4HOg%2FsjtU34jAUE5wdb8f4Dgoljs0ZAmCmK%2BEdF0%3D&reserved=0) in December 2015. He has published more than 60 International Journals and 150 reputed peer-reviewed International and national conference proceedings. He has received the prestigious Young Scientist Award from (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ursi.org%2Fhomepage.php&data=05%7C02%7Chanieh.kianiamiri%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C24979b393d2b4c56268108ddb5c073a0%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638866560385419824%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6qsbzPRfNls6eEmepfASOROaVBtRzgQN6mpHWFnI0wY%3D&reserved=0) three times: Electromagnetic Theory Symposium 2013 in Hiroshima, Regional Radio Science Conference 2015 in New Delhi and Asia Pacific Radio Science Conference 2016 in Seoul. Owing to his contributions in the area of radio sciences, URSI has conferred him honorary lifetime membership. Dr. Bhattacharyya is an (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieee.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chanieh.kianiamiri%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C24979b393d2b4c56268108ddb5c073a0%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638866560385432480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dxxtKw0YCpI4t2tI7jvCvg6quj8iFPbPMeAGUWsr3Cc%3D&reserved=0) senior member and elected as the Associate Fellow of (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wast.in%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chanieh.kianiamiri%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C24979b393d2b4c56268108ddb5c073a0%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638866560385445230%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YIQ%2BZeJXFEj2W1nce2pZnu1n4IFEucxhasmGSEMM2AI%3D&reserved=0). His current areas of interest lie in metasurface, periodic structures, opto-microwave devices, microwave photonics <a href="http://etc.Date:" target="_blank" title="etc.Date:">etc.Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025Time: 3:00 PM ETLocation: BA 4287, University of Toronto (40 St. George Street)Room: BA4287, Bldg:Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George Street Toronto, ON, M5S 2E4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4

IEEE Workshop: AI & Machine Learning in Remote SensingArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are hot topics in many technical and non-technical applications. In this workshop, we will review concepts of AI and Machine Learning, starting from the basic definitions and going into deeper topics. We have booked a three hour block of time for this workshop, which will have a mix of formal presentations and hands-on experiential learning. The focus will be on remote <a href="http://sensing.Part" target="_blank" title="sensing.Part">sensing.Part 1: Formal Presentation on Machine Learning Concepts and Algorithms, presented by ECE faculty member, Dr. Vahab <a href="http://Khoshdel.Part" target="_blank" title="Khoshdel.Part">Khoshdel.Part 2: Hands-on Experience on Implementation, using MATLAB and Python, presented by PhD student and IEEE Member, Mehran Dadjoo. This will involve using Arctic sea ice remote sensing data to learn how to develop, run, and test code in the computer lab <a href="http://environment.(Limited" target="_blank" title="environment.(Limited">environment.(Limited Lab computers are available and laptops are welcome to participate in part 2)Participants may attend one or both parts of the workshop. There will be refreshments in the break between part 1 & 2.Speaker(s): Prof. Khoshdel, Agenda: Part 1: Formal Presentation on Machine Learning Concepts and Algorithms, presented by ECE faculty member, Dr. Vahab <a href="http://Khoshdel.Refreshment" target="_blank" title="Khoshdel.Refreshment">Khoshdel.Refreshment <a href="http://Break.Part" target="_blank" title="Break.Part">Break.Part 2: Hands-on Experience on Implementation, using MATLAB and Python, presented by PhD student and IEEE Member, Mehran <a href="http://Dadjoo.Room:" target="_blank" title="Dadjoo.Room:">Dadjoo.Room: SP-124, Bldg: EITC, 75 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 5V6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/491086

Time & Date: 5 p.m., Thursday, July 10th, 2025Location: HS 101 (tentative), Okanagan College, 1000 KLO <a href="http://Rd.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="Rd.Co-sponsored">Rd.Co-sponsored by: Computer Science Department, Okanagan CollegeRoom: HS 101, Bldg: HS 101, 1000 KLO Rd. , Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489172

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (July'2025)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489435

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingIEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingTuesday, July 15 · 5:00 – 6:00pmTime zone: America/ReginaGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: <a href="https://meet.google.com/dck-wcwf-ecpOr" target="_blank" title="https://meet.google.com/dck-wcwf-ecpOr">https://meet.google.com/dck-wcwf-ecpOr dial: ‪(CA) +1 778-726-9561‬ PIN: ‪113 033 809‬#More phone numbers: <a href="https://tel.meet/dck-wcwf-ecp?pin=5195914624102Or" target="_blank" title="https://tel.meet/dck-wcwf-ecp?pin=5195914624102Or">https://tel.meet/dck-wcwf-ecp?pin=5195914624102Or join via SIP: sip:5195914624102@<a href="http://meet.ieee.orgBldg:" target="_blank" title="meet.ieee.orgBldg:">meet.ieee.orgBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487738

The (https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the <a href="http://technology.TOPIC:Technical" target="_blank" title="technology.TOPIC:Technical">technology.TOPIC:Technical Review on Common Myths About Nuclear EnergyDATE: July 16, 2025LOCATION: OnlinePRESENTER: Dr. Robert HayesDr. Robert Hayes will discuss common myths surrounding nuclear energy, and the various claims that appeal to fears of extreme radiological <a href="http://risk.This" target="_blank" title="risk.This">risk.This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is <a href="http://required.This" target="_blank" title="required.This">required.This presentation series is organized by:- (<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-">https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)- (<a href="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This" target="_blank" title="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This">https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This presentation series is supported by:- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)-">https://ieee-npss.org/)- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored">https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech InitiativeSpeaker(s): Dr. Robert HayesAgenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC).09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction09:10 Presentation09:55 Questions and Answers10:10 Presentation endsNOTE If you have registered, you should receive the Zoom URL in a separate email, shortly before the presentation time. Please check your email spam <a href="http://folder.NOTE" target="_blank" title="folder.NOTE">folder.NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start <a href="http://time.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="time.Virtual:">time.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487207

The IEEE New Brunswick Section invites you to attend a seminar on “Artificial Intelligence for a Just Energy Transition: Opportunities, Challenges, and Case Studies” given by Prof. Petr Musilek from the University of <a href="http://Alberta.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Alberta.Speaker(s):">Alberta.Speaker(s): Petr MusilekRoom: GC122, Bldg: Gillen Hall, Faculty of Computer Science, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5A3

Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the <a href="http://event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/RToYlK0nTMitbP-jb4VjBASynopsis:The" target="_blank" title="event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/RToYlK0nTMitbP-jb4VjBASynopsis:The">event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/RToYlK0nTMitbP-jb4VjBASynopsis:The event is technically co-hosted by Area 4, Region 6 of the IEEE Computer <a href="http://Society.This" target="_blank" title="Society.This">Society.This virtual event brings together global innovators in data science to share cutting-edge research and practical <a href="http://applications.The" target="_blank" title="applications.The">applications.The sessions with invited speakers will cover topics related to GenAI and its application. ICADS 2025 offers a dynamic platform for innovation and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and advance the field of data science from the comfort of your own <a href="http://home.For" target="_blank" title="home.For">home.For more details, also check https://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/icads2025/ (This page on vtools has a word limit)Title: The Rise of Autonomous Intelligence: How AI Agents Are Redefining Science, Art, and BusinessAbstract – In this talk, Kamer Ali Yuksel (Head of Agentic AI @ aiXplain) describes how LLM-driven agents are transforming autonomy across research, enterprise, and design. He shows that today’s agents aren’t just “smart autocomplete” but self-directed ideators, experimenters, analysts, and creators. Drawing on his recent publications, he argues that AI agents already deliver end-to-end autonomy: how aiXplain autonomously refine Agentic AI workflows via continuous LLM-driven feedback loops, ideate and implement enterprise Agentic AI use-cases, and derive actionable business insights from enterprise data—producing executive-ready reports without human <a href="http://intervention....Speaker" target="_blank" title="intervention....Speaker">intervention....Speaker – Kamer Ali Yukselhttps://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-31-at-2.20.56-PM.png Talk title: From Algorithms to Agents: The Role of Agentic AI in HealthcareAbstract – The future of healthcare is not just digital—it’s intelligent. Agentic AI represents a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence, moving beyond static models and reactive systems to dynamic, autonomous agents capable of setting goals, making decisions, and adapting over time. Unlike traditional AI, which passively responds to inputs, agentic AI can plan, reason, and act in complex, real-world environments—making it especially suited for the demands of modern <a href="http://healthcare....Speaker" target="_blank" title="healthcare....Speaker">healthcare....Speaker – Dr. Anuradha Karhttps://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-31-at-2.18.58-PM.png Title: Trustworthiness of Agentic AIAbstract – ...this speech will be about understanding the need for trustworthiness in Agentic AI and learning about the latest developments in ensuring it. The speech will discuss not only technical solution approaches but also our responsibilities to build human-compatible Agentic <a href="http://AI....Speaker" target="_blank" title="AI....Speaker">AI....Speaker – Dr. Utku Kosehttps://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-31-at-2.16.25-PM.png Title: Beyond the Buzz: Defining Agentic AI Systems, Their Capabilities, and the Path ForwardAbstract – Despite widespread discussion of AI agents across industry and academia, the field lacks consensus on fundamental questions: What exactly constitutes an agent? What problems can current agents realistically solve versus what remains beyond their reach? This talk addresses the clarity gap by examining current agent capabilities and limitations through real-world examples, and establishing concrete problem statements for researchers and practitioners. ...Speaker: Ranjitha Gurunath Kulkarni<a href="https://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-31-at-2.13.42-PM.pngTitle:" target="_blank" title="https://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-31-at-2.13.42-PM.pngTitle:">https://r6.ieee.org/scv-cs/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-31-at-2.13.42-PM.pngTitle: Agentic AI: Redefining Autonomy in Intelligent SystemsAbstract – Agentic AI is reshaping the boundaries of artificial intelligence by enabling systems that move beyond reactive responses to exhibit autonomy, initiative, and adaptability. These agents are capable of independently setting goals, planning multi-step actions, maintaining memory over time, and interacting intelligently with their environments. ...Speaker: Dr. Soumen Biswas---------------------------------------------------------------By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public <a href="http://viewing.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="viewing.Co-sponsored">viewing.Co-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala, SJSUSpeaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Dr. Soumen Biswas, Ranjitha Gurunath Kulkarni , Dr. Utku Kose , Dr. Anuradha Kar, Kamer Ali Yuksel Agenda: 08:00 to 09 AM Agentic AI: Redefining Autonomy in Intelligent Systems09:00 to 10:00 AM The Rise of Autonomous Intelligence: How AI Agents Are Redefining Science, Art, and Business10:00 am to 11:00 AM From Algorithms to Agents: The Role of Agentic AI in Healthcare11:00 to 12:00 PM Trustworthiness of Agentic AI12:00 to 01:00 PM Beyond the Buzz: Defining Agentic AI Systems, Their Capabilities, and the Path ForwardVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487442

Join us for an exciting in-person tour of the Tufts Cove Power Generation Facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on Friday, July 18th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 <a href="http://PM.This" target="_blank" title="PM.This">PM.This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Nova Scotia's key energy generation facilities. The plant was originally constructed in 1965 and has undergone several upgrades and addition over the <a href="http://years.The" target="_blank" title="years.The">years.The facility is operated by Nova Scotia Power; the Tufts Cove Generation Station plays a crucial role in supplying electricity to the province and supporting renewable generation. The plant consists of three traditional steam units, two combustion turbines, and one HRSG(Heat Recovery Steam Generators). Attendees will gain insights about the power generation processes, what it takes to ensure the plant operates reliability 24/7, and the plant’s transition towards cleaner <a href="http://energy.The" target="_blank" title="energy.The">energy.The tour will be supported by the Plant Manager, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering <a href="http://Departments.Car-pool" target="_blank" title="Departments.Car-pool">Departments.Car-pool arrangements will be coordinated after sign-up and will depart from two locations:- Dalhousie University, Sexton Campus, Halifax- Macdonald Bridge Terminal, DartmouthTransportation to the tour location and back from these two locations are <a href="http://guaranteed.If" target="_blank" title="guaranteed.If">guaranteed.If you are able to bring PPE (Steel-toed shoes, Hardhat, Safety Glasses) please do so, otherwise they will be provided. Close-toed shoes at a minimum are <a href="http://REQUIRED.Registration" target="_blank" title="REQUIRED.Registration">REQUIRED.Registration is limited so sign up today![]315 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 1A7