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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Quantum microscopy using spatially correlated photons / Microscopie quantique en utilisant des photons spatialement corrélés
DESCRIPTION:*Please note that this presentation will be given as a fully virtual event. Webinar access information will be communicated to IEEE members and registered people. Please contact the hosts for more information.  * Veuillez noter que cette présentation sera donné de façon virtuelle. Les informations d’accès au webinaire seront communiquées aux membres de l’IEEE et aux personnes inscrites. Veuillez contacter les organisateurs pour plus d’informations.  Abstract: Exploiting spatial correlations between photons is a fundamental in quantum imaging. Correlation-based imaging\, a scheme whereby one photon from a pair interacts with an object before reaching the detection system. The joint measurement of the two photons then reveals the image of the object. Though the image reconstruction was initially implemented using computational techniques that employ a single pixel with no spatial resolution on its own\, modern implementations can make use of arrays of single-photon sensitive detectors. Novel imaging sensors such as arrays of single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) have enabled two- and three-dimensional imaging\, the latter being enabled by the high temporal resolution. Furthermore\, their high-frame rate\, compared to rival technology\, dramatically reduces the acquisition time required to spatially characterise quantum states and form a correlation image. In this talk\, we will provide an overview of the recent developments in 2D\, and 3D correlation-based imaging using photon pairs and enabled by SPAD cameras. Particularly\, we will focus on optical designs geared towards applications in microscopy.  Co-sponsored by: Chapitre Étudiant SPIE/OPTICA – Polytechnique   Speaker(s): Bienvenu Ndagano  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410417
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/quantum-microscopy-using-spatially-correlated-photons-microscopie-quantique-en-utilisant-des-photons-spatialement-correles/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410417
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T130000
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SUMMARY:Spin Polarized Transport in Monolayer WSe2 Quantum Structures
DESCRIPTION:Spin Polarized Transport in Monolayer WSe2 Quantum Structures  Abstract: Monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs)\, a semiconducting member of the two-dimensional material family\, have been suggested to be promising candidates for various quantum applications. However\, challenges associated with the quality of electrical contacts in TMDs have hampered the progress of transport studies\, especially at low temperature and in the low carrier density regime.  In this talk\, a device structure is presented which allows us to obtain low resistance ohmic contacts to monolayer TMDs while still accessing the low carrier density regime in transport experiments. The low-temperature magneto-transport measurements resulting from this fabricated device is presented and the unexpected spin polarized states are discussed.  ————————————————————————  Transport polarisé de spin dans les structures quantiques monocouches WSe2  Résumé : Il a été suggéré que les dichalcogénures de métaux de transition (TMD) monocouches\, un membre semi-conducteur de la famille des matériaux bidimensionnels\, seraient des candidats prometteurs pour diverses applications quantiques. Cependant\, les défis associés à la qualité des contacts électriques dans les TMD ont entravé la progression des études de transport\, en particulier à basse température et dans le régime de faible densité de porteurs.  Dans cet exposé\, une structure de dispositif est présentée qui nous permet d’obtenir des contacts ohmiques à faible résistance avec des TMD monocouches tout en accédant au régime de faible densité de porteurs dans les expériences de transport. Les mesures de magnéto-transport à basse température résultant de ce dispositif fabriqué sont présentées et les états polarisés en spin inattendus sont discutés.  []  About / A propos  The High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing\, discussions\, and interactions between researchers.  https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program  Le programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques\, les discussions et les interactions entre chercheurs.  https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debit  Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Optonique.  Speaker(s): Justin Boddison-Chouinard\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417651
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/spin-polarized-transport-in-monolayer-wse2-quantum-structures/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417651
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Circuit Design: Honouring the Life and Memory of K.C. Smith
DESCRIPTION:[]  ECE Professor Emeritus Kenneth C. (‘K.C.’) Smith (BASc 5T4\, MASc 5T6\, PhD 6T0)\, passed away on October 29\, 2023\, at the age of 91. He was an internationally renowned scholar with over 150 papers published in numerous fields. Along with his colleague Professor Emeritus Adel Sedra\, he wrote the undergraduate textbook Microelectronic Circuits\, known colloquially as ‘Sedra/Smith\,’ which has sold over a million copies since its 1982 publication and influenced generations of students worldwide.  In this event\, we welcome a group of distinguished speakers who will share stories about the impact that K.C. had on their professional and personal lives\, as well as specific technical lessons that they learned from him. The list of speakers will include:  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctnguyen/) – CEO and co-founder of Aitomatic Inc.  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jironstone/) – Medical Device Development Expert  (https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/profile/vcgaudet) – Professor at the University of Waterloo  (https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/voinigescu-s-p/) – Professor at the University of Toronto  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adel_Sedra) – Microelectronic Circuits textbook co-author  (https://tohoku.elsevierpure.com/en/persons/takahiro-hanyu) – Professor at Tohoku University  (https://www.mcgill.ca/cim/research/publications/gross-warren) – Professor at McGill University  (https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/gulak-p-g/) – Professor at the University of Toronto  (https://www.pagiamtzis.com/) – Analog IC Design technical and strategic advisor  (https://www.billbuxton.com/) – Order of Canada recipient  Agenda:  9:30-10:00: Coffee and networking  10:00-10:30: Welcome and introduction  10:30-12:00: Guest speakers  12:00-13:00: Networking lunch  13:00-14:30: Guest speakers  14:30-15:00: Afternoon coffee break  15:00-16:00: Guest speakers and closing remarks  Room: SF1105\, Bldg: Sanford Fleming Building\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/the-joy-of-circuit-design-honouring-the-life-and-memory-of-k-c-smith/
LOCATION:Room: SF1105\, Bldg: Sanford Fleming Building\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter: Go Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of classes by competing with your peers in a Go tournament hosted by the U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter. Go is an easy to learn\, but highly strategic board game. We will be playing the 7×7 variant\, which is a faster-paced version of the traditional format.  Along with the tournament\, we will also have coffee and treats available. The tournament will naturally have exciting prizes as well!  If you are interested\, please register as soon as possible with IEEE vTools! We need to know how many will come to get the bracket organized.  []  Room: BA4287\, Bldg: Bahen Building\, 40 St. George street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3H5
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-ieee-ap-s-student-chapter-go-tournament/
LOCATION:Room: BA4287\, Bldg: Bahen Building\, 40 St. George street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3H5
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
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SUMMARY:A Strategic Si3N4 materials platform for Integrated Quantum and Nano Technologies (Made in Canada!)
DESCRIPTION:A Strategic Si3N4 materials platform for Integrated Quantum and Nano Technologies (Made in Canada!)  Abstract: Silicon nitride has recently gained a lot of interest within the photonic device community\, because of its unique properties\, as an attractive materials platform of choice for a wide range of applications including sensing\, metrology\, nonlinear optics\, quantum information processing and telecommunications. We report on an optimization procedure for depositing low-loss silicon nitride films at temperatures of 760˚C and 820˚C using low-pressure chemical vapor deposition. They were characterized in terms of quality and compositional proximity to stoichiometric silicon nitride. Films deposited at 760˚C showed a higher stoichiometry\, with a silicon-to-nitrogen ratio of 0.744\, when compared to the 820˚C film\, which had a ratio of 0.77. We found the film deposited at the lower temperature had a smoother surface and exhibited lower optical losses. We investigated the impact of film stress on the refractive index of the film and found that removing the backside nitride from the wafer after deposition has a major effect on refractive index values. When using these films for integrated nonlinear and quantum applications\, such as frequency conversion or soliton generation\, knowledge of how the index changes with wafer and fabrication processing is critical for predicting the correct geometries\, and the concomitant group velocities\, needed to realize such quantum technologies. The measured losses from fabricated devices showed that our nitride material is comparable to the leading foundries if not better than them regarding the film quality and losses.  ————————————————————————  Une plateforme stratégique de matériaux Si3N4 pour les technologies quantiques et nano intégrées (fabriquée au Canada !)  Résumé : Le nitrure de silicium a récemment suscité beaucoup d’intérêt au sein de la communauté des dispositifs photoniques\, en raison de ses propriétés uniques\, en tant que plate-forme matérielle attrayante de choix pour un large éventail d’applications\, notamment la détection\, la métrologie\, l’optique non linéaire\, le traitement de l’information quantique et les télécommunications. Nous rapportons une procédure d’optimisation pour le dépôt de films de nitrure de silicium à faibles pertes à des températures de 760 °C et 820 °C par dépôt chimique en phase vapeur à basse pression. Ils ont été caractérisés en termes de qualité et de proximité de composition avec le nitrure de silicium stœchiométrique. Les films déposés à 760 °C présentaient une stœchiométrie plus élevée\, avec un rapport silicium/azote de 0\,744\, par rapport au film à 820 °C\, qui présentait un rapport de 0\,77. Nous avons constaté que le film déposé à la température la plus basse avait une surface plus lisse et présentait des pertes optiques plus faibles. Nous avons étudié l’impact de la contrainte du film sur l’indice de réfraction du film et avons constaté que le retrait du nitrure arrière de la tranche après le dépôt avait un effet majeur sur les valeurs de l’indice de réfraction. Lors de l’utilisation de ces films pour des applications non linéaires et quantiques intégrées\, telles que la conversion de fréquence ou la génération de solitons\, la connaissance de la façon dont l’indice change avec le traitement de la plaquette et de la fabrication est essentielle pour prédire les géométries correctes et les vitesses de groupe concomitantes\, nécessaires à la réalisation de telles technologies quantiques. Les pertes mesurées des appareils fabriqués ont montré que notre matériau nitrure est comparable aux principales fonderies\, voire meilleur\, en termes de qualité du film et de pertes.  []  About / A propos  The High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing\, discussions\, and interactions between researchers.  https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program  Le programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques\, les discussions et les interactions entre chercheurs.  https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debit  Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Optonique.  Speaker(s): Abubaker Mustafa Tareki\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419574
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/a-strategic-si3n4-materials-platform-for-integrated-quantum-and-nano-technologies-made-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419574
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
CREATED:20240507T124755Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Section ExCom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Toronto Section Executive Committee meeting.  Room: SFB560\, Bldg: Sandford Fleming\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419995
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/toronto-section-excom-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Room: SFB560\, Bldg: Sandford Fleming\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419995
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
CREATED:20240520T130148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T130149Z
UID:10000807-1716220800-1716224400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Canada LMAG Chair Teleconference May\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference – MONTHLY MEETING\nAgenda:\nCanada LMC Chair Comments\nMGA LMC Member Comments\nIntroduction of new 2024 Canada LMC Chair – Dirk Werle\nSection Reports and Sharing\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421432
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/canada-lmag-chair-teleconference-may-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421432
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
CREATED:20240423T114913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T130427Z
UID:10000798-1716460200-1716463800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Observation of a group delay in high-gain spontaneous parametric down-conversion
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Strongly-driven nonlinear optical processes such as spontaneous parametric down-conversion and spontaneous four-wave mixing can produce multiphoton nonclassical beams of light which have applications in quantum information processing and sensing. In contrast to the low-gain regime\, new physical effects arise in a high-gain regime due to the interactions between the nonclassical light and the strong pump driving the nonlinear process. Here\, we describe and experimentally observe a gain-dependent group delay between the multiphoton pulses generated in a high-gain type-II spontaneous parametric down-conversion source. Since the group delay introduces distinguishability between the generated photons\, it will be important to compensate for it when designing quantum interference devices in which strong optical nonlinearities are required.  Joint work with Guillaume Thekkadath\, Martin Houde\, Duncan England and Ben Sussman.  Co-sponsored by: INRS Optica-SPIE Student Chapter  Speaker(s): Nicolás Quesada  Room: Salle Tudor Johnston\, Bldg: INRS-EMT\, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet\, Varennes\, Quebec\, Canada\, J3X 1P7\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/418357
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/perfect-pulsed-inline-twin-beam-squeezers/
LOCATION:Room: Salle Tudor Johnston\, Bldg: INRS-EMT\, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet\, Varennes\, Quebec\, Canada\, J3X 1P7\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/418357
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240524T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T133104Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE Toronto Section Spring Social @ SPIN
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Toronto Section is happy to invite all section members and family to the 2024 spring social @ SPIN ping pong bar in downtown Toronto. No need to be a ping pong professional! We just want to meet IEEE Toronto members and any friends or family that you would like to bring.  Please ensure you get your ticket(s) via (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ieee-toronto-social-at-spin-toronto-tickets-895666722277) Link for copy paste: (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ieee-toronto-social-at-spin-toronto-tickets-895666722277?aff=oddtdtcreator)  Thank you for being an IEEE Toronto member\, or a friend of a member. Each $20 ticket has been discounted by IEEE Toronto and will give you access to our private area with reserved ping pong tables\, and snacks provided. One free premium drink ticket given per person ($16 value) with additional drinks available for purchase. Even if you’ve never touched a ping pong paddle\, come meet other IEEE Toronto members and have some fun!  461 King Street West Lower Level\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 1K4
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-toronto-section-spring-social-spin/
LOCATION:461 King Street West Lower Level\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 1K4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240527T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
CREATED:20240427T120111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T133106Z
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SUMMARY:CONTRIBUTION TO SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR FRIENDLY AGING
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening exploration into the transformative impact of smart technologies on elderly care. This event features an exciting talk by our distinguished speaker\, Prof. Ratko Magjarević.  As the global population ages at an unprecedented rate\, the demand for innovative healthcare solutions has never been greater. Delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare with Prof. Magjarević\, as he shares insights on leveraging smart technologies to enhance the health and wellbeing of the elderly.  Discover ongoing research efforts in personalized patient care\, effective health policies\, public health interventions\, and recent advancements in IoT and wearable device connectivity architecture. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping a healthier tomorrow.  Co-hosted by IEEE Toronto Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)\, Fabric Based Research Platform (FIBRE)\, and IEEE Canada and Toronto Section Women in Engineering (WIE)\, this event is hybrid\, offering both in-person attendance and streaming options.  Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative discussion\, and tune in (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSivp0fnfCc) to join remotely!  Co-sponsored by: Fabric-Based Research (FIBRE) Platform  Speaker(s): Prof. Ratko Magjarević  Agenda:  11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration and Networking Attendees arrive\, check-in\, and network with fellow participants.  12:00 PM – 12:10 PM: Opening Remarks  12:10 PM – 12:50 PM: Technical Talk  12:50 PM – 1:00 PM: Q&A Session  1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break and Networking Enjoy a delicious lunch and continue networking with fellow attendees. Vegan\, vegetarian\, and gluten-free options available to accommodate dietary preferences.  1:30 PM: End of Event  Room: TRI-UC – 2nd floor Auditorium\, Bldg: Toronto Rehab University Center\, 550 University Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5G 2A2
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/contribution-to-smart-technologies-for-friendly-aging/
LOCATION:Room: TRI-UC – 2nd floor Auditorium\, Bldg: Toronto Rehab University Center\, 550 University Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5G 2A2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240529T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085623
CREATED:20240521T130144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T133239Z
UID:10000808-1717005600-1717009200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in Near-Space: Towards an Integrated Network of Networks
DESCRIPTION:IEEE VTS Chicago is pleased to invite VTS Distinguished Speaker Prof. Halim Yanikomeroglu of Carleton University\, Ottawa\, Canada to give a VTS Distinguished Lecture on High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in Near-Space: Towards an Integrated Network of Networks. We are also pleased to work with various other co-hosts from the US and Canada. This meeting is virtual so please register on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcemgqDMtGdw9a04DNTVGs1CMJDlXKR-R.  Speaker(s): Halim Yanikomeroglu\,   Agenda:  All times in CDT:  6:00 to 6:05 PM Introduction  6:05 to 6:45 PM VTS Distinguished Lecture: Prof. Halim Yanikomeroglu  6:45 to 6:55 PM Q&A  6:55 to 7:00 PM Closing and adjournment  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410338
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/high-altitude-platform-stations-haps-in-near-space-towards-an-integrated-network-of-networks/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410338
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240514T124609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T140226Z
UID:10000804-1717426800-1717435800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Durham Region Sub-Section Speaker Series Presents: Enabling Resilient Cyber-Power Critical Infrastructure with Edge Devices
DESCRIPTION:Integrating electric vehicles (EV) and distributed energy resources (DER) presents multiple challenges while offering solutions for grid operation. Using internet-of-things (IoT) technology for EVs and DERs improves the resiliency of the grid but introduces cyber vulnerabilities. Minimizing the impact of cyber attacks on the grid depends on factors such as cyber defense planning\, grid operator training and using metrics for operational decision-making. A standardized metric system is required to quantify cyber resiliency and use them for systems with edge devices. The talk covers the basics of cyber-power security and resiliency\, operational decision tools\, resiliency metrics for the grid and a testbed to validate these cyber resilience tools.  Speaker(s): Anurag K Srivastav\,   Room: 022\, Bldg: Shawenjigivening Hall\, 2000 Simcoe Street North\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, L1G0C5\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420768
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-durham-region-sub-section-speaker-series-presents-enabling-resilient-cyber-power-critical-infrastructure-with-edge-devices/
LOCATION:Room: 022\, Bldg: Shawenjigivening Hall\, 2000 Simcoe Street North\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, L1G0C5\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420768
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240607T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240529T133239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T141605Z
UID:10000809-1717752600-1717779600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Leaders of Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Toronto VTS/ComSoc/YP Chapters (Vehicular Technology /Communications/Young Professionals) are excited to announce that Workshop for Leaders of Tomorrow will be held on June 7th at Sears Atrium\, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Toronto.  The one-day workshop will provide premium networking opportunities\, aiming to connect young professionals and students with distinguished speakers\, industry leaders\, and peers; showcase the work of young professionals and students; discussing and answering questions in job searching and professional career development.  Agenda:  9:30-9:40: Welcome and Opening  9:40-10:10: Keynote 1 by Dr. Wen Tong  10:10-10:40: Keynote 2 by Dr. Shahrokh Valaee  10:40-11:10: Coffee Break\, Project Evaluation  11:10-12:10: Young Professionals Presentations – 1  12:10-14:00: Lunch\, Networking\, and Project Evaluation  14:00-14:45: Young Professionals Presentations – 1  14:45-16:00: Industry Panel: Succeed Professional Career in the IT Engineering Industry  16:00-16:30: Coffee Break  16:30-17:00: Awards Certificates and Closing Remark  Bldg: Engineering\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2K3
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/workshop-leaders-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Bldg: Engineering\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2K3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240607T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240602T134840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T141613Z
UID:10000811-1717758000-1717761600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Advancing Terahertz Communications for 6G and Beyond Wireless Era
DESCRIPTION:[]  Terahertz (THz) communications are envisioned as an up-and-coming and pivotal wireless technology for the sixth generation(6G) and beyond era. In particular\, the ultra-wide THz band ranging from 0.1 to 10 THz offers enormous potential to alleviate the spectrum scarcity and break the capacity limitation of emerging wireless systems (such as 4G-LTE and 5G NR). This will undoubtedly support epoch-making wireless applications that demand ultra-high quality service requirements and multi-terabits per second data transmission in the intelligent information society in the 2030s\, such as terabit-per-second backhaul systems\, ultra-high-definition content streaming among mobile devices\, and virtual/augmented reality. In this talk\, I will introduce the role and importance of THz communications for the 6G and beyond wireless networks\, while briefly describing the fundamental research on THz devices\, channels\, testbeds\, and simulators. After this\, I will give a brief summary of recent research advances in THz communications\, focusing on performance analysis\, spectrum allocation\, and hybrid beamforming. Finally\, I will discuss some pressing challenges for harnessing the benefits of THz communications in the next decades.  Speaker(s): Prof. Nan Yang\,   Room: 7180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/advancing-terahertz-communications-for-6g-and-beyond-wireless-era/
LOCATION:Room: 7180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240601T134614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T141955Z
UID:10000810-1718276400-1718281800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap – International 2023 & PhotonDelta
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap – International (IPSR-I) drives global developments of Photonic Integrated Circuits for the coming decades. The roadmap describes the consensus of over 400 experts on future technology gaps in PIC technology and its affiliated applications. The goal is to align R&D investments to drive volume manufacturing of PICs. Join Peter van Arkel who will present the key-results of the IPSR-I and the role of PhotonDelta within the Photonic Integrated Circuits ecosystem.  Co-sponsored by: Co-sponsored by National Research Council\, Canada. Optonique. ETS Optica Student Chapter.  Speaker(s): Peter van Arkel  Agenda:  11h00 – 11h50 : technical presentation  (hybrid)  11h50-12h30 : free networking and lunch (in-person only)  Room: A-1302\, Bldg: Pavillion A\, 1100 Notre-Dame St W\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3C 1K3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422471
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/integrated-photonics-systems-roadmap-international-2023-photondelta/
LOCATION:Room: A-1302\, Bldg: Pavillion A\, 1100 Notre-Dame St W\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3C 1K3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422471
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240604T140105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T141955Z
UID:10000812-1718287200-1718290800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Metamaterials and meta components are the future of photonics: how PlanOpSim and SONIL can help
DESCRIPTION:Metamaterials and meta components are the future of photonics: how PlanOpSim and SONIL can help  Abstract: The meta-component markets are set to grow significantly over the next few years.  PlanOpSim and SONIL can help you design the components and systems of the future\, which will be more compact\, less complicated and with new optical functionalities.  PlanOpSim offers the fastest\, most complete and most advanced simulation and design software for photonic meta-components. It takes into account manufacturing constraints and dispersions to provide the optimized design in term of performance and production cost.  SOLNIL manufactures the components below using its nanoimprint lithography process. From the formulation of solgels to the manufacture of metal oxide nanostructures\, SOLNIL has three expertise: Chemical formulation\, manufacturing process and optical characterization.  The synergy between these two companies is an opportunity to develop innovative components and systems in reasonable budget and development time.  ————————————————————————  Les méta matériaux et méta composants sont le futur de la photonique : comment PlanOpSim et SOLNIL peuvent aider  Résumé : Les marchés des méta composants vont croitre de manière importante dans les prochaines années. Les sociétés PlanOpSim et SONIL vous aident à concevoir les composants et les systèmes du futur qui seront plus compacts\, moins compliqués avec des fonctionnalités optiques nouvelles.  En effet\, PlanOpSim propose le logiciel de simulation et de design de méta composant photonique. Le plus rapide\, le plus complet et le plus compétitif du marché\, il tient compte des contraintes et des dispersions de fabrication.  SOLNIL fabrique les composants ci-dessous avec son procédé de lithographie par nano impression de la formulation des solgels à la fabrication des nano structures en oxide métallique à indice variable et contrôlé.  La synergie de ces deux entreprises permet de développer des fonctions photoniques plus rapidement.  []  About / A propos  The High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing\, discussions\, and interactions between researchers.  https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program  Le programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques\, les discussions et les interactions entre chercheurs.  https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debit  Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Optonique.  Speaker(s): Dominique Bonnisseau\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422841
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/metamaterials-and-meta-components-are-the-future-of-photonics-how-planopsim-and-sonil-can-help/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422841
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240610T141731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T171718Z
UID:10000813-1718708400-1718712000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Battery Chargers for Electric Vehicles (from Scooters to Trucks)
DESCRIPTION:The role of power electronics in supporting green electrification has never been more critical. Today\, there are many categories of electric vehicles (EVs)\, spanning a wide range of applications\, including electric scooters\, electric bicycles (e-bikes)\, and electric motorcycles for urban commuting and recreation. Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) are used for short trips within urban areas. Passenger electric cars\, both fully electric and hybrid\, are designed for everyday use. Electric vans cater to urban deliveries\, while electric buses serve public transportation needs. Electric trucks are used in logistics for heavy loads. Electric utility vehicles (EUVs) support agriculture and industrial applications\, and electric forklifts are common in warehouses for material handling.  This talk will discuss battery charger technology to support the deployment and acceleration of green electrification and transportation. From small to large applications\, what technology would you use and why?  Co-sponsored by: Shawkat Zaman (University of Toronto)  Speaker(s): Dr. Martin Ordonez  Room: Room BA 1230\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology Building\, 40 St. George Street\, Toronto\, ON M5S 2E4\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/battery-chargers-for-electric-vehicles-from-scooters-to-trucks/
LOCATION:Room: Room BA 1230\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology Building\, 40 St. George Street\, Toronto\, ON M5S 2E4\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T111000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240613T163257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T171718Z
UID:10000815-1718709000-1718712000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Future Directions\, Technical Roadmaps and Data-based Strategy …what they are and how to use them to charge your YP Career
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your career by learning more about the value and importance of IEEE Future Directions\, Roadmaps. IEEE develops Technical Roadmaps to provide long term perspectives of Technology Trends and Forecasts. This is done by bringing together experts from international industry\, government and all research entities. These experts are organized in Working Groups that are focused on multiple Technical and Humanitarian aspects. The Roadmaps serve as an independent and unbiased resource that exemplifies a multi-disciplinary\, global and a consolidated approach. This work is focused on precompetitive cooperation between the contributors. The industry then uses the Technical directions and Trends outlined in these Roadmaps to chart out their own Product Roadmaps to develop competitive products. This presentation will also show some of the exciting work using Data-based products. Young Professionals (YP’s) who get engaged with the IEEE Roadmaps and Data teams are in an excellent position to take a leading role within their own employer companies to develop competitive Product Roadmaps. This is an opportunity that can be very rewarding in the development of the YP’s career. A successful case study will be elaborated.  Speaker(s): Rakesh Kumar\,   Room: BA1200\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information and Technology\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-future-directions-technical-roadmaps-and-data-based-strategy-what-they-are-and-how-to-use-them-to-charge-your-yp-career/
LOCATION:Room: BA1200\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information and Technology\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240621T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240615T164929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T171719Z
UID:10000820-1718982000-1718985600@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:mHealth4Afrika – Issues Associated with Co-Designing Technology Solutions for Resource Constrained Environments
DESCRIPTION:[]  Prof. Paul Cunningham is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer who is visiting Toronto and will present his work with mHealth4Afrika.  Supported by the European Commission\, mHealth4Afrika co-designed and validated a state-of-the-art modular\, extensible and multilingual standards based health information system to support strengthening primary healthcare delivery in resource constrained environments in Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Malawi and South Africa  This SSIT Distinguished Lecture (DL) by Prof. Paul M Cunningham (IST-Africa Institute\, Ireland) will share insight gained from mHealth4Afrika related to co-designing appropriate technological solutions to address societal challenges in resource constrained environments. While primarily focused on the health domain\, it will encompass discussion of ethics and importance of infrastructure (including reliable power).  Speaker(s): Prof. Paul M Cunningham\,   Room: ENG460-Bldg Entrance support Contact:4165092067\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424410
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/mhealth4afrika-issues-associated-with-co-designing-technology-solutions-for-resource-constrained-environments/
LOCATION:Room: ENG460-Bldg Entrance support Contact:4165092067\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424410
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240614T164607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T173259Z
UID:10000819-1719414000-1719421200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter: Conference Presentation Competition
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation is coming up in mid July\, so the AP-S Student Chapter is holding a conference presentation competition. This event will give you the chance to practice your presentation along with fielding questions from a technical audience. Getting a practice session like this will make the real presentation much easier and less stressful. There will also be anonymous feedback provided to the presenters on ways they can improve their presentations (e.g.\, delivery\, content\, slide layout\, etc.).  If you would like to give a presentation\, please email stewart.pearson@mail.utoronto.ca so we can get a schedule drawn up. If you’re not planning on attending an upcoming conference\, you are still welcome to give a presentation on your current research. It’s never too early to practice!  For the presenters\, there will be a chance at winning an exciting prize for the highest rated presentation. There will also be a raffle prizes for the attendees. As usual\, there will also be coffee and refreshments provided.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Room: BA4287\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St. George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-ieee-ap-s-student-chapter-conference-presentation-competition/
LOCATION:Room: BA4287\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St. George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240705T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240613T163257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T173121Z
UID:10000816-1720180800-1720184400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Leaky-Wave Antenna for 5G Applications
DESCRIPTION:Leaky-Wave Antenna (LWA) is a beam-scanning antenna that plays a crucial role in modern wireless communication\, satellite communication\, navigation systems\, and autonomous drive. In this talk we will discuss the fundamentals of the LWA\, its applications\, and comparison with phased array antennas.  Speaker(s): \, \, Nima Javanbakht  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423962
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/leaky-wave-antenna-for-5g-applications/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423962
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240710T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240710T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240709T173114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T173115Z
UID:10000826-1720616400-1720625400@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:IEEE Durham Region Subsection Speaker series
DESCRIPTION:Talk 1:  In this talk\, the operation of DC-DC converters\, which work by exchanging energy between storage elements due to the action of switching semiconductors are explored. The storage elements (mainly inductors and capacitors) are also called passive components. The size of the converters is highly influenced by the size of inductors and capacitors which is at the same time influenced by the power dissipation and the stored energy. It is desirable to design compact converters. However\, reducing this energy cannot be done arbitrarily due to the constraints imposed by switching ripple specifications\, and reducing the power rating cannot be done due to safety. Various topologies that have been designed with reduced stored energy\, examining their advantages and the trade-offs involved will be highlighted. The discussion will highlight innovative approaches to achieving efficiency and compactness in converter design.  Talk 2:  Designing compensators for control models in the αβ0 reference frame for tracking sinusoidal functions of time is not a straightforward task. Alternatively\, a control scheme in dq reference frame offers the possibility to track dc control signals. It also allows simpler design of compensators. This talk covers a control scheme in the dq reference frame integrated to a modulator and voltage balancing algorithm for Hexverter-based systems functioning as an intertie. It can be considered as an extension of the control model developed for the two-level voltage source inverter. By doing so\, an independent regulation of the Hexverter’s active and reactive power flows can be realized. The control system is validated using PSCAD/EMTDC computer simulations.  Speaker(s): Julio C Rosas Caro\, Hector R.Robles Campos  Room: 2130\, Bldg: Science Building (UA)\, 2000 Simcoe Street North\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426892
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-durham-region-subsection-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Room: 2130\, Bldg: Science Building (UA)\, 2000 Simcoe Street North\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426892
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240715T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240627T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T174858Z
UID:10000823-1721055600-1721059200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Contemporary Visual Computing for 6G Semantic Communications
DESCRIPTION:This talk shall focus on contemporary visual computing research trends with critical implications for 6G semantic communications. Semantic communication was initially proposed by Weaver and Shannon 70+ years ago in the early 1950s in which they outlined the classical definition of three levels of communications: the technical problem\, the semantic problem\, and the effectiveness problem. Until 5G\, most researchers and practitioners have been working on the first technical problem. For 6G\, semantic communication becomes necessary to handle the overwhelming volume of visual data among all IP traffic. We firmly believe that a paradigm-shifting framework needs to be designed to transport the volumetric visual data under the 6G mobile communication architecture. We show that recent technical advances in contemporary visual computing bear great potential for 6G semantic communication. Among the volumetric visual data\, a significant portion of them has been acquired for machine intelligence purposes. Therefore\, structured extraction and representation of the semantics from these visual data are desired to facilitate the 6G semantic communication. For contemporary visual computing\, the well-structured scene graph generation (SGG) approaches have been demonstrated capable of representing compactly the logical relationship among the subjects and objects detected from the visual data. We shall show that the unique capability of structured SGG can be applied to 6G semantic communication towards future advances in integrating visual computing with 6G.  []  Speaker(s):  Chang Wen Chen\,   Room: ENG460\, Bldg: ENG building\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/contemporary-visual-computing-for-6g-semantic-communications/
LOCATION:Room: ENG460\, Bldg: ENG building\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240719T115900
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240623T171720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T174729Z
UID:10000821-1721379600-1721390340@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The 3rd Intemational Workshop on 3D Multimedia Analytics\, Search and Generation (https://3dmm-icme2024.github.io/)
DESCRIPTION:3D Multimedia Analytics\, Search and Generation  In Conjunction with ICME 2024 15-19 July\, Niagra Falls\, Canada  Today\, ubiquitous multimedia sensors and large-scale computing infrastructures are producing at a rapid velocity of 3D multi-modality data\, such as 3D point cloud acquired with LIDAR sensors\, RGB-D videos recorded by Kinect cameras\, meshes of varying topology\, and volumetric data. 3D multimedia combines different content forms such as text\, audio\, images\, and video with 3D information\, which can perceive the world better since the real world is 3-dimensional instead of 2-dimensional. For example\, the robots can manipulate objects successfully by recognizing the object via RGB frames and perceiving the object size via point cloud. Researchers have strived to push the limits of 3D multimedia search and generation in various applications\, such as autonomous driving\, robotic visual navigation\, smart industrial manufacturing\, logistics distribution\, and logistics picking. The 3D multimedia (e.g.\, the videos and point cloud) can also help the agents to grasp\, move and place the packages automatically in logistics picking systems. Therefore\, 3D multimedia analytics is one of the fundamental problems in multimedia understanding. Different from 3D vision\, 3D multimedia analytics mainly concentrate on fusing the 3D content with other media. It is a very challenging problem that involves multiple tasks such as human 3D mesh recovery and analysis\, 3D shapes and scenes generation from real-world data\, 3D virtual talking head\, 3D multimedia classification and retrieval\, 3D semantic segmentation\, 3D object detection and tracking\, 3D multimedia scene understanding\, and so on. Therefore\, the purpose of this workshop is to: 1) bring together the state-of-the-art research on 3D multimedia analysis; 2) call for a coordinated effort to understand the opportunities and challenges emerging in 3D multimedia analysis; 3) identify key tasks and evaluate the state-of-the-art methods; 4) showcase innovative methodologies and ideas; 5) introduce interesting real-world 3D multimedia analysis systems or applications; and 6) propose new real-world or simulated datasets and discuss future directions. We solicit original contributions in all fields of 3D multimedia analysis that explore the multi-modality data to generate the strong 3D data representation. We believe this workshop will offer a timely collection of research updates to benefit researchers and practitioners in the broad multimedia communities.  Please note: You’ll need to register for the ICME2024 conference in order to attend this event  Agenda:  Detailed agenda will be updated soon  Bldg: Niagara Falls Marriott Convention & Exhibition Centre \, 6755 Fallsview Blvd \, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/the-3rd-intemational-workshop-on-3d-multimedia-analytics-search-and-generation-https-3dmm-icme2024-github-io/
LOCATION:Bldg: Niagara Falls Marriott Convention & Exhibition Centre \, 6755 Fallsview Blvd \, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240627T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T173116Z
UID:10000824-1721734200-1721737800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Signal Design for 6G Ultra-Reliable Wireless Communications
DESCRIPTION:Next sixth generation (6G) wireless systems are expected to support ultra-reliable communications (URC) for data generated from various devices and applications. To achieve URC\, various techniques can be used\, such as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)\, intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS)\, forward error correction coding\, and automatic repeat request (ARQ). The design of resilient waveforms\, modulation schemes\, and multiple access techniques at the physical layer also plays a crucial role in the design of future 6G networks. However\, most conventional techniques require significant overhead in terms of complexity\, signalling\, hardware\, or power consumption. In this presentation\, we will present a novel signal design that can offer about 40 dB of diversity gain without any additional transmission or hardware resources. The performance of the new scheme will be compared to other schemes.  []  Speaker(s): Arafat Al-Dweik\,   Room: ENG460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/signal-design-for-6g-ultra-reliable-wireless-communications/
LOCATION:Room: ENG460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240628T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T181605Z
UID:10000825-1721734200-1721737800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Signal Design for 6G Ultra-Reliable Wireless Communications
DESCRIPTION:Next sixth generation (6G) wireless systems are expected to support ultra-reliable communications (URC) for data generated from various devices and applications. To achieve URC\, various techniques can be used\, such as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)\, intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS)\, forward error correction coding\, and automatic repeat request (ARQ). The design of resilient waveforms\, modulation schemes\, and multiple access techniques at the physical layer also plays a crucial role in the design of future 6G networks. However\, most conventional techniques require significant overhead in terms of complexity\, signalling\, hardware\, or power consumption. In this presentation\, we will present a novel signal design that can offer about 40 dB of diversity gain without any additional transmission or hardware resources. The performance of the new scheme will be compared to other schemes.  []  Speaker(s): Prof. Arafat Al-Dweik\,   Room: ENG 460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/signal-design-for-6g-ultra-reliable-wireless-communications-2/
LOCATION:Room: ENG 460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240721T181607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T181605Z
UID:10000828-1721741400-1721745000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Intent-Based Management for Next-Generation Networks: an LLM-centric Approach
DESCRIPTION:Title: Intent-Based Management for Next-Generation Networks: an LLM-centric Approach  Intent-based networking (IBN) is crucial in enabling autonomous networks by specifying goals and constraints at a higher level to the Network Management System. TMForum has specified a dedicated architecture and model that rely on Intents to handle and manage communication services\, paving the way for autonomous systems towards 6G. Intents that represent an abstracted operational goal specified by the communication service owner\, which is usually provided as input to the Network Management System (NMS). The latter\, in turn\, generates the necessary low-level configurations to fulfill these Intents. The current model of expressing Intents still requires significant effort in writing JSON and YAML structures\, demanding a detailed comprehension of the format and model specified by the Northbound Interface (NBI). This process is sometimes not straightforward\, and adhering to the structure of these NBIs takes time. A natural evolution for IBN is to move beyond human-readable languages and transition towards natural language. In this talk\, we will discuss the evolution of Intents in 6G relaying Large Language Model (LLM) that translates human language into operational intents to deploy communication systems\, leveraging few-shot learning and human-in-the-loop Feedback.  BIOGRAPHY  []Adlen Ksentini is a professor in the Communication Systems Department of EURECOM. He is leading the Network softwarization group activities related to Network softwarization\, 5G/6G\, and Edge Computing. Adlen Ksentini’s research interests are Network Sofwerization and Network Cloudification\, focusing on topics related to network virtualization\, Software Defined Networking (SDN)\, and Edge Computing for 5G and 6G networks. He has been participating to several H2020 and Horizon Europe projects on 5G and beyond\, such as 5G!Pagoda\, 5GTransformer\, 5G!Drones\, MonB5G\, ImagineB5G\, 6GBricks\, 6G-Intense\, Sunrise-6G and AC3. He is the technical manager of 6G-Intense and AC3\, on zero-touch management of 6G resources and applications\, and Cloud Edge Continuum\, respectively. He is interested in the system and architectural issues but also in algorithm problems related to those topics\, using Markov Chains\, Optimization algorithms\, and Machine Learning (ML). Adlen Ksentini has given several tutorials in IEEE international conferences\, IEEE Globecom 2015\, IEEEE CCNC 2017/2018/2023\, IEEE ICC 2017\, IEEE/IFIP IM 2017\, IEEE School 2019. Adlen Ksentini is a member of the OAI board of directors\, where he is in charge of OAI 5G Core Network and ORAN management (O1\, E2) for OAI RAN activities.  Speaker(s): Adlen\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427766
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/intent-based-management-for-next-generation-networks-an-llm-centric-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427766
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240611T141955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T181635Z
UID:10000814-1721838600-1721842200@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Sleep\, The Reflection of Health
DESCRIPTION:Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Sleep\, The Reflection of Health\, presented by Dr. Nasim Montazeri from Queen’s University.  Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024 @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM  Abstract: While sufficient sleep is one of the health pillars\, disrupted sleep is linked to adverse health related problems ranging from developmental impairment in children to cardiorespiratory diseases in adults and cognitive decline in older adults. The gold standard in-lab sleep test is inconvenient\, expensive and has a long waiting list\, making sleep monitoring inaccessible. This talk will highlight the role of new technologies in expanding the scope of sleep monitoring\, with a particular focus on solutions enabled by signal processing and artificial intelligence.  Dr. Montazeri will present the entire development cycle of a portable sleep monitoring device from crude observation to commercialization and draw examples from different age groups that demonstrate how sleep\, when analyzed using customized analytic techniques\, can reflect health.  Speaker(s): Nasim Montazeri\, Ph.D.  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423915
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/sleep-the-reflection-of-health/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423915
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085624
CREATED:20240624T171658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T183109Z
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SUMMARY:Walking with Robots
DESCRIPTION:[]  Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Walking with Robots\, presented by Dr. Amy R. Wu from Queen’s University.  Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM  Abstract: A world embedded with robots seems inevitable. One challenge\, however\, is designing robots to work with us\, not against us. It is unclear how assistive robots\, such as robot companions\, would affect activities of human daily living\, such as walking. To inform the design of controllers that enable seamless human-robot interaction during walking tasks\, we first sought to determine whether legged robots could affect human walking behavior. Robots have the potential to greatly improve human lives\, but we should ensure they are designed to interact well with us to minimize mechanical and possibly energetically related consequences from human-robot interaction.  In this talk\, Dr. Amy R. Wu will discuss two studies they conducted with human participants and quadrupedal robots walking side-by-side. They compared human behavior with and without the robot and found that legged robots can affect human gait even without physical interactions\, which has implications for the design of robot companions or monitoring robots.  Speaker(s): Amy R. Wu\, PhD\, P.L.Eng  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425309
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/walking-with-robots/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425309
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SUMMARY:Federated Learning in Resource Limited Wireless Networks
DESCRIPTION:Federated learning (FL) is an efficient and privacy-preserving distributed learning paradigm that enables massive edge devices to train machine learning models collaboratively. Although various communication schemes and algorithm designs have been proposed to expedite the FL process in resource-limited wireless networks\, the unreliable nature of wireless channels\, device heterogeneity\, and data heterogeneity are still less explored. In this talk\, number of solutions solutions will be discussed for addressing the above practical challenges in wireless FL. Firstly\, to tackle the unreliable wireless channels\, a novel FL framework\, namely FL with gradient recycling (FL-GR)\, which recycles the historical gradients of unscheduled and transmission-failure devices to improve the learning performance of FL will be discussed. Secondly\, to solve the heterogeneity issues\, partial model aggregation\, knowledge aided learning and adaptive model pruning-based FL framework will be explained. Based on our research experience\, some open problems of wireless FL will be provided.  Speaker(s): Professor Arumugam \,   Room: 460\, Bldg: ENG\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1Z4
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/federated-learning-in-resource-limited-wireless-networks/
LOCATION:Room: 460\, Bldg: ENG\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1Z4
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