Exploring Molecular Assembly at Surfaces
2023-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Room: OI 8170, Bldg: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1V6
The adsorption and self–assembly of organic molecules at surfaces has recently been investigated extensively, both because of the fundamental interest and for prospective applications in nanoelectronics and organic electronics. It is now well established that molecule–molecule and molecule–substrate interactions can be tuned by appropriate choice of substrate material and symmetry. Upon molecular adsorption, surfaces typically do not behave as static templates, but often rearrange to accommodate different molecular species. We discuss recent experiments using Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy and complementary surface sensitive techniques, providing new insights into fundamental processes ranging from the formation of ordered patterns driven by non-covalent bonds to the realization of robust structured held together by covalent bonds. In particular, we will focus on recent advances in using the substrate as catalyst for surface confined polymerization reactions, emphasizing Ullmann coupling as key example. Speaker(s): Professor Federico Rosei, Agenda: The talk will begin at 2pm and conclude at 3pm, followed by a 10 minute Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided. Room: OI 8170, Bldg: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), 252 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1V6

Towards 6G-enabled Vehicle-to-Everything: Extreme Connectivity and Intelligence
2023-11-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Room: 358, Bldg: Podium Building (POD), Toronto Metropolitan University , 350 Victoria St. , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) has developed rapidly over the past decades. In the imminent era of 6G communications, unprecedented advancements will reshape our technological landscape and redefine the boundaries of the digital experience. While the specific details of 6G-enabled V2X networks are still under exploration, there is a consensus that it will enable two main features: ubiquitous communications via satellite-terrestrial integrated networks and intelligent connections tailored for emerging applications, notably autonomous vehicles. In this talk, we will first discuss extended use cases and potential network architectures in 6G. We will then focus on one case study, AI-enabled connected autonomous driving to support one of the representative 6G use cases. The case study focuses on enhancing resource scheduling for timely and reliable edge computing in autonomous driving. We will highlight the indispensable role of AI in network management, aiming to provide seamless connectivity and meet diverse service demands in the 6G era. Speaker(s): Dr. Lian Zhao, Room: 358, Bldg: Podium Building (POD), Toronto Metropolitan University , 350 Victoria St. , Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Communications and Networking in LEO Mega-Constellations
2023-11-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Room: 358, Bldg: Podium (POD) , Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) mega-constellation networks, planned to be composed of thousands of satellites, have the potential to connect all through their global footprint and bridge the long-existing digital divide. This talk will focus on the communications and networking aspects of these mega-constellations and their integration with the terrestrial networks. The associated communication and networking problems will be investigated along with potential remedies such as the use of distributed massive MIMO and high altitude platform station (HAPS) systems. The talk will conclude with an overview of the open issues and future research directions. Speaker(s): Dr. Gunes Kurt, Room: 358, Bldg: Podium (POD) , Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Integrating AI with Medical Imaging in the Healthcare Domain
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Room: CAR 09, Bldg: The Carlton Cinema (CAR) , 20 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Medical imaging is transforming the landscape of oncology by playing a critical role in the process of cancer detection and therapeutic approaches. Medical experts may visualize the internal architecture of the body with unmatched precision using modern technologies such as MRI, X-rays, CT scans, Ultrasound and PET scans. Imaging techniques in cancer identification allow for the early detection of aberrant tissue growth, assisting in the prompt diagnosis and characterization of various tumours. Medical imaging also aids in treatment planning by providing detailed information regarding the size, location, and nature of malignant lesions. The introduction of machine learning in medical imaging has been a transformational force, as it changes how healthcare workers evaluate and interpret complex data. Deep learning, specifically, has proven critical in tasks such as image segmentation, classification, and detection, considerably improving diagnostic accuracy. Deep learning algorithms, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs), excel at learning extensive patterns and characteristics from large datasets, allowing them to identify subtle abnormalities in medical images that the human eye may not pick up on. This technology has considerably increased the speed and precision of diagnostic processes, enabling earlier and more precise diagnosis of diseases, namely cancer. Deep learning integration in various regions of medical imaging represents a paradigm shift, enabling innovations with the potential to reshape the healthcare field, leading to more efficient and effective patient care in the long run, as will be further discussed. Speaker(s): Maeashah, Room: CAR 09, Bldg: The Carlton Cinema (CAR) , 20 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Officers' Meeting
2023-11-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/386126
Officers’ Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/386126

IEEE Membership Elevation and Recognition
2023-11-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/387341
In this workshop, you will: – Learn more about how to apply for senior and fellow ranks within IEEE – Hear from IEEE award winners on how to create a successful application – Network with representatives from Regions 1, 7 and 8 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/387341

U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter Research Tips and Social Event
2023-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Room: BA1780, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St. , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4
With the Fall term coming to a close, some of the group will be starting to get deep into their research, while others may need a refresher on some best practices. In this meeting, we will give a short presentation on how to use Zotero, a free citation manager, and some information on scholarships offered to EM students which you may be interested in applying for. The rest of the time will be for socializing and catching up with your fellow students, which you may have been neglecting while you were studying this term! Food and drinks will be provided! Please send me an email at stewart.pearson@mail.utoronto.ca if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences. We look forward to seeing you there! Room: BA1780, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St. , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4

L’automatisation pour la production et l’assemblage de très haute précision
2023-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/387114
Quelques soient les produits développés en optique-photonique, la production et l’assemblage de très haute précision sont un défi pour le recrutement et la rétention de la main-d’œuvre, pour la qualité et pour la productivité. Déjà active dans le développement et l’automatisation des opérations les plus précises et délicates, Solutions Novika désire vous entendre sur vos besoins. Co-sponsored by: Optonique. Speaker(s): Patrick Martel, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/387114

InAs/InP Quantum-Dash Mode-Locked Laser For Duplex Radio Over Fiber Links
2023-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388262
An InAs/InP quantum-dash mode-locked laser (QD-MLL) with phase-locked comb lines is an excellent optical source and a microwave source for, respectively, optical and wireless transmission. In this talk, a duplex radio over fiber (RoF) link using a QD-MLL for RoF transmission is reported. A few implementation issues including phase noise impairment, MIMO transmission, and photonic integrated implementation will be discussed. RoF links with integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) functions for next generation wireless communications (6G) applications will also be discussed. Laser à verrouillage de mode InAs/InP tirets quantiques (Quantum-Dash) pour radio duplex sur liaisons fibre optique Un laser à verrouillage de mode quantique InAs/InP (QD-MLL) avec des lignes de peigne à verrouillage de phase est une excellente source optique et une source micro-ondes pour, respectivement, la transmission optique et sans fil. Dans cet exposé, une liaison radio duplex sur fibre (RoF) utilisant un QD-MLL pour la transmission RoF est rapportée. Quelques problèmes de mise en œuvre, notamment la dégradation du bruit de phase, la transmission MIMO et la mise en œuvre photonique intégrée, seront abordés. Les liens RoF avec des fonctions intégrées de détection et de communication (ISAC) pour les applications de communications sans fil (6G) de nouvelle génération seront également abordés. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Prof. Jianping Yao (University of Ottawa), Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388262

Satellite IoT: Architectures, Technologies, and Systems
2023-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388859
5G and 6G mobile communication systems will encompass a Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) that will include different satellite systems (LEO including cubesats/MEO/GEO) as well as High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in the stratosphere and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to cover remote areas that otherwise could not have access to the Internet. IoT via NTN is very important for a wide range of applications such as Earth monitoring, smart agriculture, pollution control, sea monitoring, and disaster management. In a first part, this seminar will investigate various architectural and networking options for collecting IoT data via satellite. Moreover, a second part of the seminar will address and compare two important technologies NB-IoT (part of 5G NTN specification according to 3GPP Release 17) and LoRa/LoRaWAN (including the LR-FHSS alternative for satellite systems). Finally, a review of current satellite IoT systems supporting NB-IoT or LoRa/LR-FHSS will be provided. Speaker(s): Giovanni Giambene, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388859

2023 Workshop on Ubiquitous Communication, Computing, and Security Networks
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Room: 101, Bldg: ENG building, 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390758
IEEE Toronto Vehicular Technology Chapter, IEEE Toronto ComSoc Chapter, IEEE Toronto Section are pleased to announce our Workshop on Ubiquitous Communication, Computing, and Security Network on December 17, 2023. We will host 7 talks from high-profile researchers from Canada and USA. Details of the events are given below. All are welcome! Agenda: 9:00 – 9:30 Jianping Pan Measuring a Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite Network 9:30-10:00 Xiaohui Liang VPASS: Voice Privacy Assistant System for Monitoring In-home Voice Commands 10:00-10:30 Hao Liang Stochastic Energy Management and Cyber-Physical Security of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Smart Distribution Systems 10:30-11:00 Lin X. Cai Near-Field and Far-Field Beamforming Design for RIS-enabled Wireless Communications 11:00-11:30 Rongxin Lu Achieve Edge-based Privacy-Preserving Dynamic Aggregation Query in Smart Transportation Systems 11:30-12:00 Ning Lu Toward A Pessimistic-Optimistic Framework for Constrained Bandit Learning 12:00-12:30 Yujie Tang RLC: A Reinforcement Learning Based Charging Scheme for Battery Swap Stations Room: 101, Bldg: ENG building, 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/390758

altium designer workshop
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A beginner-intermediate level workshop for Altium Designer, the computer-aided design (CAD) software for making a printed circuit board (PCB)! Open to all associates of IEEE UofT student branch, we cover basic circuit design guidelines, how to interface with the board, and how to create a custom PCB! Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Section ExCom Meeting
2024-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Room: ENG 288, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/393493
IEEE Toronto Section Executive Committee meeting. Room: ENG 288, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/393493

On Enhancing Efficiency of Radiative Energy Transfer
2024-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401398
Wireless sensor nodes are characterized by limited energy sources. Although the interests in wireless connectivity is ever-increasing and the needs for Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, such as, automated remote access, monitoring, and control are well-appreciated, widespread adoption of networked wireless devices is largely constrained by their affordable deployment and maintenance costs and convenience of their long-term usage. To this end, while energy efficient protocol design is a key for long-lasting network operation, energy harvesting aware solutions are becoming widely popular as green and affordable approaches towards sustainable network operation. Since ambient energy harvesting is not reliable or suitable in many field applications, an interesting approach is charging them via wireless energy transfer. In this presentation, we will discuss the limitations of radiative energy transfer, performance of multihop radio frequency (RF) energy transfer, and some of the use cases of RF energy transfer combined with wireless information transfer. In particular, we will discuss the possible ways of improving radiative energy transfer efficiency through passive and active distributed beamforming. Throughout the presentation, we will mutually corroborate our experimental findings and analytical intuitions in a few application scenarios. Speaker(s): Dr. Swades De, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/401398

Fiber Attach: Technical progress within IEEE Standards
2024-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399396
The IEEE Photonics Society / Standards Committee recently published a whitepaper on Fiber Attach. Transmission of light between or in and out of any photonic platform normally requires attachment to a fiber that is used as a flexible optical waveguide. An effective fiber attach involves many requirements and metrics that have so far involved decades of research. The presentation will cover the whitepaper in detail, some technical background, the path forward, and how to become involved. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): John S. Mazurowski, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399396

IEEE Members only FYA AI workshop
2024-02-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
An introduction to Neural Networks and efficient deployment of AI networks onto microcontrollers! Our first year associates will learn the very basics of neural networks, learn how to make one using Edge Impulse, and experience the process of deploying the network onto a Raspberry Pi! Speaker(s): Kevin, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Industry Night 2024
2024-02-10 17:00 - 21:00 | 11 arboretum ln, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 2S5
You will have a chance to hear about the latest technological sectors from leading professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering and computer science. From energy to IoT, wearable devices to AI, immerse yourself in the world of innovation and network with hiring partners.⚡️ Scan the QR code to buy a ticket or visit here: (https://bit.ly/3vDpP1z?r=qr) Speaker(s): Shah Nawaz Ahmed, Dr. Shutha Pulendran 11 arboretum ln, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 2S5

MakeUofT 2024
2024-02-17 09:00 - 2024-02-18 17:00 | Bldg: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 55 St George St Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apply to MakeUofT at (https://makeuoft.ca/)! Join us at MakeUofT to transform your ideas into reality! In this 24-hour event, you and your team will make a project from scratch using hardware and present your project to a panel of industry judges to compete for prizes. This year, the themes for MakeUofT are health, useless inventions, and music! For more information about MakeUofT, check out our website at (https://makeuoft.ca/)! To help facilitate your learning experience, we will host online workshops throughout the event featuring speakers from some of the top companies in the industry. We can’t wait to see your creations! Bldg: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 55 St George St Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Annual Engineering Research Day
2024-02-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Bldg: ERC, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1G 0C5
Ontario Tech University Electrical Engineering Program is proud to host its annual research day @ 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON. The event will take place in the Energy Research Center Building. Co-sponsored by: Ontario Tech University Agenda: Please see attached flyer. Bldg: ERC, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1G 0C5

Workshop on Samsung Biomedical Equipment
2024-02-23 14:30 - 17:30 | Room: Samsung Lab, Bldg: A3, Progress Campus, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1G3T8
This workshop introduces how to operate Samsung equipment in biomedical lab of Progress campus. Co-sponsored by: Biomedical Engineering Association Room: Samsung Lab, Bldg: A3, Progress Campus, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1G3T8

U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter: OriginLab Tutorial
2024-03-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Room: BA7180, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4
It’s a cliche that a picture says 1,000 words, but great figures are a key asset to quality publications! Are you struggling to create high quality figures for your paper? Perhaps you’re frustrated using PowerPoint or confused by the steep learning curve of TikZ. Regardless we are here to help. The U of T AP-S student chapter is offering a tutorial on OriginLab, a powerful image generation application, this Friday Mar 1st in BA7180 from 2:00pm-3:30pm. OriginLab is capable of easily generating high quality vector graphics for displaying your data or creating diagrams. Coffee and treats will be provided! Please register via IEEE vTools so that we can order the correct amount of food. Also please send an email to stewart.pearson@mail.utoronto.ca if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences. Room: BA7180, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4

Network Dynamics-Aware Resource Management for Mobile Edge Computing
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Room: 460, Bldg: Engineering, ENG460 , 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409530
The sixth-generation (6G) communication networks are anticipated to enable a variety of innovative applications and provide extreme connectivity for mobile devices. To meet the evolving service demands in highly dynamic network environments, mobile edge computing (MEC) and artificial intelligence (AI) will be two pivotal technologies in 6G. MEC extends computing and storage capabilities within radio access networks, coping with the increasing computing demands from mobile users. Meanwhile, AI facilitates intelligent resource management by enabling network entities to learn and build knowledge about network dynamics. In this talk, we will explore AI-assisted resource management for MEC-enabled networks, addressing the computing challenges caused by device mobility and heterogeneity. We will introduce two AI-assisted resource management approaches, each tailored to support a representative MEC use case: the Internet of Vehicles and mobile virtual reality video streaming. Finally, we will outline a future research plan focused on holistic network virtualization through digital twin technologies, aimed at further enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of AI-assisted network management towards 6G. Room: 460, Bldg: Engineering, ENG460 , 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409530

Mid-infrared Transmitter and Receiver for Free Space Optical SatCom
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/408858
Mid-infrared Transmitter and Receiver for Free Space Optical SatCom Abstract – In this talk, we review efforts of the Xu research group at McMaster to implement a C-band to mid-infrared (3.4-3.5 micron) transmitter and receiver pair. This is accomplished via difference frequency generation and sum frequency generation for the transmitter and receiver modules, respectively. We will go over professional packaging progress, project outcomes, and discuss the significant improvement in conversion efficiency over the reported literature thanks to the intracavity design. Additionally, a link budget model for the C-band and mid-infrared are compared to evaluate pros and cons of potentially adopting mid-infrared for satellite communications, as well as any adjacent applications for the modules. ———————————————————————— Émetteur et récepteur infrarouge moyen pour SatCom optique en espace libre Résumé – Dans cet exposé, nous passons en revue les efforts du groupe de recherche Xu à McMaster pour mettre en œuvre une paire émetteur et récepteur en bande C vers l’infrarouge moyen (3,4-3,5 microns). Ceci est accompli via la génération de fréquence différentielle et la génération de fréquence somme pour les modules émetteur et récepteur, respectivement. Nous passerons en revue les progrès de l’emballage professionnel, les résultats du projet et discuterons de l’amélioration significative de l’efficacité de conversion par rapport à la littérature rapportée grâce à la conception intracavité. De plus, un modèle de bilan de liaison pour la bande C et l’infrarouge moyen est comparé pour évaluer les avantages et les inconvénients de l’adoption potentielle de l’infrarouge moyen pour les communications par satellite, ainsi que de toute application adjacente pour les modules. 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): Liam Flannigan, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/408858

Innovating Together: Embracing Diversity in Tech and Academia
2024-03-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410060
Explore tech’s impact on education and careers while embracing diversity’s role. Join us! Our upcoming event aims to explore how technological progress affects education and professional growth, drawing from the experiences and expertise of our expert panelists. Additionally, we’ll discuss the integration of diversity into academic programs, workplaces, and product development processes, highlighting its significance. [] Speaker(s): Dr. Marilyn Powers, Stephanie Holko, Manjubasini Raveenthran, SHARON BARNEY MBA PMP, Shermineh Ghasemi (PhD Candidate) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410060

Video Games System Repair & Modification
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Room: A3-43, Bldg: A, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1G 3T8
Join us for an engaging event dedicated to the world of video game console repair and modification! Dive into the intricacies of your favorite gaming devices, including the PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), and learn how to breathe new life into them. Event Details: – Date: March 15th, 2024 – Time: 5:00 PM – Location: Room A3-43, Progress Campus What to Expect: – Interactive Learning: We’ll start with a comprehensive theory session to cover the essentials of game system repair. Understand what goes into keeping your consoles at their best. – Hands-On Experience: Roll up your sleeves for a group activity where we’ll tackle common issues. Using some of my own systems in need of repair, we’ll work together to diagnose and fix problems in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you’re a seasoned tinkerer or new to the world of DIY repairs, this event promises a blend of learning and entertainment. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of video game devices and meet fellow enthusiasts. See you there for a memorable evening of tech, tips, and camaraderie! Co-sponsored by: IEEE Centennial College Student Branch Room: A3-43, Bldg: A, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M1G 3T8

Clarifying the Path to Become a Professional Engineer
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406602
Join us in this fruitful webinar to learn more about the required procedures on obtaining your professional engineering license. Speaker(s): Tracey Caruana, Sami Lamrad Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406602

AWS Hack - Hack the Student Life
2024-03-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hack The Student Life” is a one-day hackathon event, collaboratively hosted by the IEEE University of Toronto Student Branch and Amazon Web Service (AWS) Toronto, with sponsorship from Softchoice. This dynamic and fast-paced event will offer University of Toronto students the chance to engage in a hackathon aimed at addressing challenges they have identified on campus through the use of cloud-based solutions. Please note: All applicants have to submit their application on https://hackstudentlife.ca in order to be considered, and this hackathon is only available to University of Toronto students. Co-sponsored by: Amazon Web Service Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Well Stirred is Half Measured – EMC Tests in Reverberation Chambers (Dr. Mathias Magdowski)
2024-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Room: BA024, Bldg: Bahen Building, 40 St George street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This talk explains basic properties of reverberation chambers and presents some exemplary practical chambers with their parameters. The normative chamber validation as well as emission measurements and immunity tests are briefly explained. Finally, advantages and disadvantages in comparison with other EMC test environments are discussed. Speaker(s): , Dr. Mathias Magdowski Room: BA024, Bldg: Bahen Building, 40 St George street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Large Language Models (AI) applications to Cybersecurity
2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Room: ENGLG11 , Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (ENG), 245 Church Street, lower level , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/412758
Overview The field of Artificial Intelligence is taking the industry (and the world) by storm. The launch of ChatGPT started a mass adoption phenomenon, which is now followed by an avalanche of new products and solutions addressing every possible problem space. Malicious hackers have also put AI to good use, but so did the White Hat hackers, such as Frédéric and his team. This talk will level-set the understanding about Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI for computer scientists and software developers who might not be intimately familiar with the field. Frédéric will then take us further into some of the applications in cybersecurity. Abstract Large Language Models and Generative AI have completely reshaped the landscape of Artificial Intelligence the last two years. Progresses have been made on architectures, training methods, and the community has shared large datasets along with pre-trained models, allowing for new usages at a relatively low cost. In the cybersecurity defender’s path, new malicious tools drove efforts on innovative methods to improve their detection. We propose a modern and effective method of detecting file maliciousness, by using an LLM initially trained on computer code. The focus will be on the process we set up and the decision we made to solve this problem, with an emphasize of the generalization of our approach. We will explain how LLM can help solve a large panel of problems related to texts. In addition, we will explain the outcomes of this work : in particular, we will explain how we were able to use the trained model and ask it “where it was wrong”, shedding lights on errors in the training datasets. We will explain where these errors came from, and how we were able to improve the model iteratively by correcting them, allowing more people to reproduce our findings and fixing pitfalls coming with noisy datasets. Working in a field where sometimes the line is thin between an “administrator” and a “threat actor”, we will also open the discussion on how you can define maliciousness depending on your objectives. Key takeaways : -What is an LLM and what it is not? -How much does it cost to use one for our own purpose? -What are the key steps of a training process? -An intro to cybersecurity : what are we trying to detect? -How did we build our datasets? -The results -What can the data engineer and the cybersecurity analyst learn from these results? Co-sponsored by: CIS 2024 | Use this IEEE Promo Code and enjoy 30% off your registration: IEEE_CIS2024 Speaker(s): Frédéric Grelot, Marc Lijour Agenda: 6 pm Welcome and introductions by Marc Lijour 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Talk: “Demystifying AI and Large Language Models through a concrete use case” by Frédéric Grelot Followed by Q&As 7:30 pm Networking 8 pm The end Room: ENGLG11 , Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (ENG), 245 Church Street, lower level , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/412758

The Origins of Silicon Valley: Lessons for Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Technology Hubs
2024-04-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Room: MS4171, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, St. George Campus, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409693
[]Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did Silicon Valley come into being, and what can we learn? The story goes back to local Hams trying to break RCA’s tube patents, Stanford “angel” investors, the sinking of the Titanic, WW II and radar, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure that developed – these factors pretty much determined that the semiconductor and IC industries would be located in the Santa Clara Valley, and that the Valley would remain the world’s innovation center as new technologies emerge, and be the model for innovation worldwide. This talk will give an exciting and colorful history of development and innovation that began in Palo Alto in 1909. You’ll meet some of the colorful characters – Cyril Elwell, Lee De Forest, Bill Eitel, Charles Litton, Fred Terman, David Packard, Bill Hewlett, Bill Shockley and others – who came to define our worldwide electronics industries through their inventions and process development. You’ll understand some of the novel management approaches that have become the hallmarks of its tech startups. Many of these attributes can be found in other technology hubs; however, the SF Bay Area has five generations of experience, as well as a “critical mass” of talent, making it difficult for others to catch up. In this talk, the key attributes will be illustrated and analyzed, for consideration by other tech hubs, and for entrepreneurs interested in creating their own start-ups or understanding them. Speaker(s): Paul Wesling, Agenda: The event will start at 11:30AM with a short networking interaction. The talk will then begin at 12:00PM and conclude around 1-1:15PM, with questions for the last 10-15 minutes of the talk. Food and drink will be provided. Room: MS4171, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, St. George Campus, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409693
