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[] Join us this October 1st from 4 PM to 6 PM at Room A3-43, Progress Campus, as the IEEE Centennial College Student Branch hosts an exciting celebration of IEEE Day. This event is open to all engineering students and promises to be a great opportunity to network, learn, and enjoy some free food! What’s Happening? IEEE Day celebrates the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. Continuing the tradition, our student branch is bringing together bright minds to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Here's what you can expect: - Networking Opportunities: Meet other engineering students and professionals, expand your network, and discuss opportunities in the field. - Free Food: Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while they last – come early! - Fun Activities: Engage in discussions and activities centered around engineering and technology. Why You Should Attend This is more than just a social event; it’s a platform to inspire and be inspired. You'll get to interact with peers and seniors in a casual setting, making it the perfect backdrop to exchange ideas and foster new friendships. Plus, who can say no to free pizza? How to Register To ensure we have enough food and drinks for everyone, please register for the event by scanning the QR code on the posters around campus or by visiting our (https://forms.gle/7hcx3wU4GLAV9gox8). Join Us! We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the incredible world of engineering together. Mark your calendar for October 1st, and bring a friend along. Let’s make IEEE Day 2023 a memorable one! Room: A3-43, Bldg: A, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave,Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1G 3T8

BBA Consultants and IEEE Toronto Section in collaboration with IEEE Canada Educational Activities Committee cordially invite you to an engaging and informative session on Modern Electrical Systems with a focus on the IEC-61850 standard, a pivotal component in modern electrical systems. This technical event will delve into the intricacies of IEC-61850, its significance in enabling seamless communication and interoperability within electrical substations, and its role in shaping the future of power systems. Join us for insightful presentations and discussions led by Sanaz Kanani who will share her knowledge and experience on this vital standard and its impact on modern electrical systems. Whether you're an engineer, technician, or simply interested in the latest advancements in electrical systems, this event promises valuable insights into the world of IEC-61850 and its role in shaping the future of power systems. This is a hybrid event for both in-person and online participation. Co-sponsored by: BBA Consultants Speaker(s): Sanaz Kanani Agenda: - Welcome & Introduction - Safety moment - Evolution of technologies - Digital substation Fundamentals and Overview - Standard Overview - Understanding the basics and importance of IEC-61850. - Practical Applications - Real-world examples and case studies - Q&A Session - Open discussion and queries Room: ENG460, Bldg: TUM, George Vari Engineering and Computing Building, 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B1Z4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434559

Silicon photonics are the semiconductor integration of EIC and PIC on a silicon substrate (wafer) with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. On the other hand, co-packaged optics (CPO) are heterogeneous integration packaging methods to integrate the optical engine (OE) which consists of photonic ICs (PIC) and the electrical engine (EE) which consists of the electronic ICs (EIC) as well as the switch ASIC (application specific IC). The advantages of CPO are: (a) to reduce the length of the electrical interface between the OE/EE (or PIC/EIC) and the ASIC, (b) to reduce the energy required to drive the signal, and (c) to cut the latency which leads to better electrical performance. In the next few years, we will see more implementations of a higher level of heterogeneous integration of PIC and EIC, whether it is for performance, form factor, power consumption or cost. Speaker(s): John H Lau, Agenda: The content of this lecture is shown below. - Silicon Photonics - Data Centers - Optical Transceivers - Optical Engine (OE) and Electrical Engine (EE) - OBO (on-board optics) - NPO (near-board optics) - CPO (co-packaged optics) - Integration of the PIC and EIC - 2D Heterogeneous Integration of PIC and EIC - 2D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch, PIC and EIC - 2D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch, PIC and EIC with Bridges - 3D Heterogeneous Integration of PIC and EIC - 3D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch, PIC and EIC - 3D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch, PIC and EIC with Bridges - Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch, PIC and EIC on Glass Substrate - Summary Room: HA 401, Bldg: Haultain Building, 170 College St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3E3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436266

This Event is the first meeting to introduce the IEEE Student Branch at Ontario Tech University to first and second year undergraduate students at Ontario Tech University. Room: 1350, Bldg: SIRC, 2000 Simcoe Street N, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1G0C5

IEEE Day's 15th anniversary Speaker(s): Murray, Salman Room: K229-B, Bldg: K, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 4H8

L'optique spatiale au service de la Terre - maintenir l'humanité dans les limites planétaires Abstract: Satellite technologies play an essential role in the fight against climate change. The data needed for prediction, mitigation and adaptation are often obtained using optical instruments. In this presentation, Geneviève will share some examples of projects led by the Canadian Space Agency in this direction, and provide an overview of existing programs to participate in space developments that may be of interest to research groups and the student community. She will also discuss diverse efforts to increase equity, diversity and inclusion in the space sector and STEM in general, hopefully inspiring the audience to bring their own contributions toward a more diverse and inclusive field. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ L’optique spatiale au service de la Terre – maintenir l’humanité dans les limites planétaires Résumé : Les technologies satellitaires jouent un rôle essentiel dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. Les données nécessaires pour la prédiction, l'atténuation et l'adaptation sont souvent obtenues à l'aide d'instruments optiques. Dans cette présentation, Geneviève partagera quelques exemples de projets menés par l'Agence spatiale canadienne dans ce domaine et fournira un aperçu des programmes existants permettant de participer aux développements spatiaux qui pourraient intéresser les groupes de recherche et la communauté étudiante. Elle discutera également des divers efforts visant à accroître l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion dans le secteur spatial et dans les STIM en général, dans l'espoir d'inspirer l'auditoire à apporter leurs propres contributions vers un domaine plus diversifié et inclusif. Co-sponsored by: Astrolith. Speaker(s): Geneviève Gariépy Agenda: - 14:30-15:30: séminaire (hybride) / seminar (hybrid) - 15:30-16:00: réseautage (sur place) / networking (on-site only) Room: A-416 , Bldg: PAVILLON PRINCIPAL, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439332

Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Building Inclusivity into Software Engineering, presented by Dr. Mariam Guizani from Queen's University. [] Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM Abstract: Individuals often develop software based on their own cognitive preferences and perspectives. However, given the diverse ways in which people process information, it becomes crucial to examine how we can effectively test and implement software with inclusivity in mind. This presentation will delve into the relationship between inclusivity and technology, addressing two main questions: What are inclusivity bugs? And how can we find and fix them in software products? In this presentation, Dr. Guizani will introduce a Why/Where/Fix systematic inclusivity debugging process to help find inclusivity bugs (using the GenderMag cognitive walkthrough method), localize the Information Architecture (IA) faults behind them, and then fix the IA to remove the inclusivity bugs found. Additionally, she will share insights from various teams using GenderMag to enhance inclusivity in their products and processes. Speaker(s): Mariam Guizani, Ph.D. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432370

It's time for the fall election everyone's been talking about. That's right, the IEEE AP-S Student Chapter at U of T is holding its annual election for the executive. As part of the executive you'll have the chance to organize and plan the events we host. These can be technical seminars, social events, invited talks, outreach initiatives, and much more. It's a great chance to get to know more folks in the AP-S community. The available roles in the chapter executive are Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary, Web-master and Treasurer. If you'd like to nominate yourself for one (or a few) of these positions, please email me at stewart.pearson@mail.utoronto.ca and indicate you preference(s). More details on each role will be provided at the election. If you would like to run for one of these roles, or to vote in the election, please register on vTools. Furthermore, pizza and pop will be provided for all who attend the election. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance so we can accommodate them. Room: BA7180, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4

SAG-based InGaAs/InP SPADs for photon counting in SWIR wavelengths Abstract: Low-light detection with high spatial and temporal precision is increasingly critical for applications like LiDAR, biomedical imaging, free-space communication, and adaptive optics. Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs), capable of detecting picosecond-level transients at the single-photon level, are emerging as a key technology to meet these demands. While silicon-based SPADs perform well in the visible spectrum due to the maturity of CMOS technology, they suffer from efficiency drops in the near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) regions, limited by silicon’s 1.1 eV indirect bandgap. Enhancing SPAD efficiency in the NIR/SWIR range is essential for eye-safe LiDAR, fiber optic communication, and free-space telecommunication applications. This presentation delves into high-performance single-photon detectors using InGaAs/InP-based SPAD technologies, focusing on their use in quantum key distribution (QKD) and LiDAR. The research includes an extensive characterization of Selective Area Growth (SAG)-based and double-diffusion InGaAs/InP SPADs, examining dark count rate (DCR), photon detection probability (PDP), timing jitter, and uniformity. The novel SAG-based design reduces edge electric fields, enhancing DCR and uniformity. Additionally, the talk will cover a unique SPAD simulation environment using TCAD tools and explore focal plane implementations of SPAD arrays for spatial resolution. Finally, it will address the design considerations and challenges of the read-out circuits for SPAD arrays. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPAD InGaAs/InP basés sur SAG pour le comptage de photons dans les longueurs d'onde SWIR. Résumé : La détection de faible luminosité avec une précision spatiale et temporelle élevée est de plus en plus essentielle pour des applications telles que le LiDAR, l'imagerie biomédicale, la communication en espace libre et l'optique adaptative. Les diodes à avalanche à photon unique (SPAD), capables de détecter des transitoires de l'ordre de la picoseconde au niveau d'un photon unique, apparaissent comme une technologie clé pour répondre à ces demandes. Bien que les SPAD à base de silicium fonctionnent bien dans le spectre visible en raison de la maturité de la technologie CMOS, ils souffrent de baisses d'efficacité dans les régions du proche infrarouge (NIR) et de l'infrarouge à ondes courtes (SWIR), limitées par la bande interdite indirecte de 1,1 eV du silicium. L'amélioration de l'efficacité du SPAD dans la gamme NIR/SWIR est essentielle pour les applications LiDAR, de communication par fibre optique et de télécommunication en espace libre sans danger pour les yeux. Cette présentation se penche sur les détecteurs monophotoniques hautes performances utilisant les technologies SPAD basées sur InGaAs/InP, en se concentrant sur leur utilisation dans la distribution de clés quantiques (QKD) et LiDAR. La recherche comprend une caractérisation approfondie des SPAD InGaAs/InP basés sur SAG et à double diffusion, en examinant le taux de comptage d'obscurité (DCR), la probabilité de détection de photons (PDP), la gigue temporelle et l'uniformité. La nouvelle conception basée sur le SAG réduit les champs électriques de bord, améliorant ainsi le DCR et l'uniformité. De plus, l'exposé couvrira un environnement de simulation SPAD unique utilisant les outils TCAD et explorera les implémentations du plan focal des réseaux SPAD pour la résolution spatiale. Enfin, la présentation abordera les considérations de conception et les défis des circuits de lecture pour les réseaux SPAD. Ekin Kizilkan Halil Kerim Yildirim 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): Ekin Kizilkan, Halil Kerim Yildirim Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441310