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[] The presentation is focused on the life cycle of high and medium voltage (HV/MV) underground power cables from the design to end of life and includes common cable designs, installations configurations, installation errors, failure modes and both: commissioning and maintenance issues. It is based on many years of experience in cable testing and will provide real life examples. Speaker(s): Boguslaw Bochenski, PhD, PEng, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443350

Abstract: This talk will cover the research on the fabrication and application of novel polymer fibres in my lab. Applying the fibre drawing technique to unusual materials or combinations of materials opens up a range of new applications. Examples that will be discussed include drawing arrays of metal filaments in a dielectric to make metamaterials and drawing very low Young’s modulus polymers for wearable sensors. [] Simon Fleming University of Sydney, Australia Co-sponsored by: Co-sponsored by National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Simon Fleming Pavillon J. Armand Bombardier, J-2074, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Now-a-days antennas have become an integral and important part of almost any wireless communication system. In the field of antenna engineering, theoretical analysis is of paramount importance in understanding the basics of the antenna radiation characteristics. While the basic concept of antennas is well known, closed form, exact analytical solutions to many antenna problems are not practical and impossible in many cases. Advances in electromagnetic (EM) simulations have significantly impacted the antenna design process by providing exact solutions by solving Maxwell’s equations using numerical methods. It is a common practice now in academia and industry to use various commercially available EM simulation tools for antenna design process. In this talk, we will introduce basics of antenna modeling and simulation process with pros and cons of various numerical methods, such as Method of Moments (MoM), Multilevel Fast Multipole Method (MLFMM), Finite Element Method (FEM), Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD), Physical Optics (PO), Ray Lunching Geometrical Optics (RL-GO), and Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD). We will then discuss modeling and simulation of various antenna types, starting from simple configurations such as dipoles and loops and eventually leading to more complicated and practical designs such as microstrip patches and high-gain reflector antennas. This webinar will be followed by a second webinar on December 9th (2PM Eastern) with live demonstrations of Feko for antenna simulations by Mr. Gopi Gampala, Senior Member IEEE, Manager Global Technical Team, Altair. Mr. Gampala will introduce Altair Feko user interface (CADFEKO and POSTFEKO) followed by live demo of the Feko to show case simulation of different antennas and application of various solver technologies explained in Webinar on Nov 19th. Register for this live demo session at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445102 Speaker(s): Dr. C.J. Reddy, Gopinath Gampala Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444953

Title: Computer Network Research — Academia, Industry, and Collaborations Industry and academia are two extremely important participants in the network research. For decades, both industry practitioners and academic investigators have contributed numerous intellectual results to the community. On one side, some academic researchers will worry that it'll be difficult to make research contributions without the evaluation over large-scale production-level deployments. On the other side, seeing more experience papers from the industry is also a valuable opportunity for researchers to understand how the real network systems work in production. In this talk, I will share some of our observations about industry and academic collaborations. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society Speaker(s): Dr. Zili Meng, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445855

[] Please join us on November 21st, at 12noon for an informative virtual presentation on Government Incentives, presented by Deloitte. During the session an overview of the government incentives landscape in Canada will be provided, highlighting examples of some of the major funding programs available to businesses to support their investments in innovation, capital, and the environment. The session will also share an overview of the top best practices for pursuing incentives, and examples of funding success stories. We will be covering: General concepts/processes around government incentives, tips / best practices for applying - SR&ED program - R&D tax credit - New Clean Economy ITC’s – refundable tax credits that fund capital investments in things like solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, biomass systems - Federal programs – Smart Renewables, FedDev Ontario (Business Scale up, AI, and Homebuilding technology streams), new ISED AI Assist funding - Provincial programs – Southwestern/Eastern Ontario Development Fund, Automotive Modernization Program Speaker(s): Andrew, Agenda: We will be covering: General concepts/processes around government incentives, tips / best practices for applying - SR&ED program - R&D tax credit - New Clean Economy ITC’s – refundable tax credits that fund capital investments in things like solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, nuclear, biomass systems - Federal programs – Smart Renewables, FedDev Ontario (Business Scale up, AI, and Homebuilding technology streams), new ISED AI Assist funding - Provincial programs – Southwestern/Eastern Ontario Development Fund, Automotive Modernization Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445317

Résumé: Pésentation de Mathias Pont dans le domaine de la photonique quantique. Il va présenter son parcours académique et professionnel, ainsi que ses récents travaux en R&D dans les matériaux et photonique intégrée pour le quantique. [] Mathias Pont (PhD, Quandela SAS) Co-sponsored by: ETS Optica Student Chapter. Speaker(s): Mathias Pont, PhD Agenda: 8h40 - 10h00 : technical presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445428

It's an IEEE Election Kick-off Event to fill officers' positions. Room: K229-B, Bldg: K, K229 B, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Detection of zeptojoule terahertz pulses for 6G technologies. Abstract: We review efforts made at the Ultrafast Terahertz Lab at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Michel Ménard and Dr. Angela Gamouras (NRC) towards demonstrating a high-sensitivity room-temperature detection scheme for terahertz (THz) radiation. This approach is based on nonlinear optical frequency conversion of THz to near-infrared (NIR) frequency. The upconverted NIR photons are spectrally resolved using a monochromator and detected using a commercial single-photon detector sensitive in the NIR. We detect THz pulses with energies as low as 1.4 zJ (10-21 J) which corresponds to 1.5 photons per pulse at a frequency of 2 THz when averaged over only 50,000 pulses. The development of such high-sensitivity detection schemes will pave the way towards room-temperature THz single-photon detection, THz quantum technologies and wireless communications. We explore the THz band as a possible solution to meet the ever-growing demand of high data transfer rates for sixth and next generation (6G) wireless communications. At these frequencies, one of the disadvantages is strong absorption due to water vapour. However, we have identified seven bands with high spectral transmission between 1 THz and 3 THz under normal atmospheric conditions. We classify these bands into three categories based on the THz propagation distance for different applications: 1. Short, 2. Mid and 3. Long-range communications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Détection d'impulsions térahertz zeptojoules pour les technologies 6G. Résumé : Nous passons en revue les efforts déployés au laboratoire Ultrafast Terahertz de l'Université d'Ottawa sous la supervision du professeur Jean-Michel Ménard et de la Dre Angela Gamouras (CNRC) pour démontrer un système de détection à haute sensibilité à température ambiante pour le térahertz (THz). Cette approche est basée sur la conversion de fréquence optique non linéaire du THz en fréquence proche infrarouge (NIR). Les photons NIR convertis sont résolus spectralement à l'aide d'un monochromateur et détectés à l'aide d'un détecteur commercial à photon unique sensible dans le NIR. Nous détectons des impulsions THz avec des énergies aussi faibles que 1,4zJ (10-21 J), ce qui correspond à 1,5 photons par impulsion à une fréquence de 2 THz en moyenne sur seulement 50 000 impulsions. Le développement de tels systèmes de détection à haute sensibilité ouvrira la voie à la détection de photons uniques THz à température ambiante, aux technologies quantiques THz et aux communications sans fil. Nous explorons la bande THz comme solution possible pour répondre à la demande toujours croissante de débits de transfert de données élevés pour les communications sans fil de sixième et prochaine génération (6G). A ces fréquences, un des inconvénients est la forte absorption due à la vapeur d'eau. Cependant, nous avons identifié sept bandes à transmission spectrale élevée entre 1 THz et 3 THz dans des conditions atmosphériques normales. Nous classons ces bandes en trois catégories en fonction de la distance de propagation THz pour différentes applications : 1. Communications courtes, 2. Moyennes et 3. Communications longue portée. Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi Aswin Vishnu Radhan 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): Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi, Aswin Vishnu Radhan Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444952

Fostering Impactful Industry Academia Collaborations: The Journey of SODA ABR Algorithm In this talk, we will present a recently published work, in collaboration with UMass Amherst and Caltech, on developing a performant Adaptive Bitrate algorithm called SODA which delivers high quality of experience while providing performance guarantees. We will also delve in to the backstory behind this collaboration and finally, touch upon how academics and students can engage with Prime Video Science through collaborations and other open opportunities. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society Speaker(s): Dr. Zahaib Akhtar, Dr. Natalie Strobach Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447345

The IEEE Magnetics Toronto Section invites you to a seminar exploring advancements in cancer treatment through the application of ultrasound-stimulated microbubbles (USMB) to enhance external beam radiotherapy. Previous studies have demonstrated that USMBs can amplify radiotherapy effects by up to 40-fold, offering significant promise for improving therapeutic outcomes. This presentation will focus on an ongoing phase I clinical trial investigating USMBs as an adjunct to fractionated radiation therapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer and inoperable tumors near the chest wall. Central to the trial is the Symphony MRI-guided FUS system, a pioneering technology developed by Arrayus Technologies. This system integrates: - A large-aperture, densely populated phased array for fully electronic beam steering. - Advanced MRI-guided spatial targeting with finely adjustable treatment contouring. - Real-time magnetic resonance thermometry for precise monitoring and control. Speaker(s): David Alberico Room: KHS369, Bldg: Kerr Hall South, Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Steet, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B2K3

Shaping the Future: Inspiring Women to Lead in Silicon Photonics and Technology Innovation Dr. Winnie Ye, a Fellow of Optica and the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), is a leading expert in silicon photonics with applications in telecommunications, biophotonics, and renewable energy. As a Full Professor at Carleton University and former Canada Research Chair, Dr. Ye has earned numerous accolades, including the IEEE MGA Leadership Award and the Partners in Research National Technology Ambassador Award. In this talk, she will explore the transformative potential of silicon photonics and share insights from her journey as a researcher, educator, and advocate for women in engineering. Dr. Ye will inspire attendees to lead in technology innovation and foster diversity in STEM fields. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society Speaker(s): Dr. Winnie Ye, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447344

From Intelligent Surfaces to Noise-Driven Communication: Innovative Technologies for 6G and Beyond Prof. Ertuğrul Başar Koç University, Turkey – ebasar@ku.edu.tr When: December 6th 2024, 11H00 AM Quebec-Canada Local Time Where: ONLINE VIA ZOOM: https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1 Meeting ID : 815 2108 4215 Password : 018477 Abstract - Our community has witnessed the rise of many exciting communication technologies in recent years. Notable examples include alternative waveforms, massive multiple-input multiple-output signaling, non-orthogonal multiple access, joint communications and sensing, AI-empowered systems, and so on. In this context, 6G wireless networks will inevitably require a rethinking of wireless communication systems and technologies, particularly at the physical layer, since the cellular industry reached another critical milestone with the development of 5G wireless networks with diverse applications. Within this perspective, first, this talk aims to shed light on the most recent developments in reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-empowered communication towards 6G and beyond wireless networks by discussing promising candidates for future research and development. Specifically, we emphasize different RIS architectures and emerging RIS use cases. Second, taking RIS-based radio frequency chain-free transmitters one step further, we put forward the paradigm of noise-driven communication. We discuss the potential of noise-driven communication systems for three purposes: low/zero-signal-power transmission by indexing resistors or other noise sources according to information bits, noise-alike waveform/modulation design for improved communication efficiency, and unconditionally secure key generation using noise-based loops. Biography - [] Prof. Ertuğrul Başar received his Ph.D. degree from Istanbul Technical University in 2013. He is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, and the director of the Communications Research and Innovation Laboratory (CoreLab). He had visiting positions at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany (2022, Mercator Fellow) and Princeton University, USA (2011-2012, Visiting Research Collaborator). His primary research interests include 6G and beyond wireless networks, communication theory and systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, software-defined radio implementations, waveform design, physical layer security, and deep learning and signal processing for communications. In the past, Dr. Başar served as an Editor/Senior Editor for many journals, including IEEE Communications Letters (2016-2022), IEEE Transactions on Communications (2018-2022), Physical Communication (2017-2020), and IEEE Access (2016-2018). Currently, he is an Editor of Frontiers in Communications and Networks. He is the author/co-author of more than 170 international journal publications and 16 patents that received around 15K citations. He also supervised 5 PhD and 18 master’s students. He is an Associate Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to physical-layer design for next-generation wireless networks, Prof. Basar was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2023, becoming one of the youngest IEEE Fellows of Turkey at the age of 37. He is also a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Academy (AIIA). Recently, Dr. Basar has been selected as an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the Class of 2024-2025. Speaker(s): Prof. Başar, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443554