BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IEEE Toronto Section - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IEEE Toronto Section X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IEEE Toronto Section REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251121T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251116T213557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T213615Z UID:10000903-1763739000-1763744400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:EXPLAINABLE AND ROBUST AI FOR 6G DESCRIPTION:EXPLAINABLE AND ROBUST AI FOR 6G Dr. SINEM COLERI When: November 21st at 10H30 AM EST Via zoom: https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1 Meeting ID: 815 2108 4215 Password: 018477 Unlike previous generations of wireless networks\, which were primarily designed to meet the requirements of human communications\, 5G networks enable extensive data collection from machines. As we transition to 6G\, the emphasis moves beyond connectivity toward leveraging this machine-generated data for a new spectrum of control applications\, such as UAV swarms\, collaborative robots\, and cooperative autonomous vehicles. Designing communication systems for these advanced control applications introduces a distinct set of challenges. These include meeting stringent requirements for delay and reliability\, addressing the semantics of control systems\, and ensuring robust resource management. In the first part of this talk\, we explore ultra-reliable channel modeling and communication techniques based on the integration of extreme value theory with generative artificial intelligence (AI). These methods offer improved accuracy in predicting rare but critical events while providing adaptivity to dynamic scenarios. In the second part of the talk\, we explore the benefits of employing optimization theory based\, explainable\, and robust AI in radio resource management for the joint design of control and communication systems. These approaches offer a systematic methodology to enhance robustness and interpret decisions made by black-box AI models. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Sinem Coleri is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koc University. She is also the founding director of Wireless Networks Laboratory (WNL) and director of Ford Otosan Automotive Technologies Laboratory. Sinem Coleri received the BS degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bilkent University in 2000\, the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer sciences from University of California Berkeley in 2002 and 2005. She worked as a research scientist in Wireless Sensor Networks Berkeley Lab under sponsorship of Pirelli and Telecom Italia from 2006 to 2009. Since September 2009\, she has been a faculty member in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koc University. Her research interests are in 6G wireless communications and networking\, AI-based wireless networks\, machine-to-machine communications\, wireless networked control systems and vehicular networks. Dr. Coleri has more than 150 publications with citations over 12000 (Google scholar profile). She has received numerous awards and recognitions\, including TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) Science Award in 2024; N2Women: Stars in Computer Networking and Communications in 2022; TUBITAK Incentive Award and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Neal Shepherd Memorial Best Propagation Paper Award in 2020; Outstanding Achievement Award by Higher Education Council in 2018; and Turkish Academy of Sciences Distinguished Young Scientist (TUBA-GEBIP) Award in 2015. Dr. Coleri currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at the IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society. Dr. Coleri is an IEEE Fellow\, AAIA Fellow and IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer. Speaker(s): Dr. Coleri Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509632 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/explainable-and-robust-ai-for-6g/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251125T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251118T213601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T213610Z UID:10000909-1764093600-1764097200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Bridging the world with words: Multilingual and multicultural natural language processing DESCRIPTION:Despite the rapid advances in Large Language Models (LLM)\, research efforts have historically focused disproportionately on high-resource languages\, particularly English\, leaving over 7\,000 living languages underserved. We address the fundamental challenge of bridging the gap of low-resource language (LRL) translation in multilingual language models. Low-resource languages are typically characterized by a scarcity of both unlabeled and labeled data\, as well as limited tools and models. This talk explores strategies aimed at bridging the gap of low-resource language (LRL) translation in multilingual models\, where LRLs are characterised by a limited scarcity of both unlabeled and labelled data\, as well as limited tools and models. Speaker(s): Dr. Lee\, Room: 313\, Bldg: Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence\, 11 Arboretum Ln\, North York\, Ontario\, Canada\, M3N 3A7 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/bridging-the-world-with-words-multilingual-and-multicultural-natural-language-processing/ LOCATION:Room: 313\, Bldg: Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence\, 11 Arboretum Ln\, North York\, Ontario\, Canada\, M3N 3A7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251125T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251116T213557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T213617Z UID:10000904-1764104400-1764108000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Efficient Computing for AI and Robotics: From Hardware Accelerators to Algorithm Design DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACT: The compute demands of AI and robotics continue to rise due to the rapidly growing volume of data to be processed; the increasingly complex algorithms for higher quality of results; and the demands for energy efficiency and real-time performance. In this talk\, we will discuss the design of efficient tailored hardware accelerators and the co-design of algorithms and hardware that reduce the energy consumption while delivering swift real-time and robust performance for applications including deep neural networks\, data analytics with sparse tensor algebra\, and autonomous navigation. Throughout the talk\, we will highlight important design principles\, methodologies\, and tools that can facilitate an effective design process and various forms of co-design that can broaden the design space. BIO: Vivienne Sze is a professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at MIT. She works on computing systems that enable energy-efficient machine learning\, computer vision\, and video compression/processing for a wide range of applications\, including autonomous navigation\, digital health\, and the internet of things. She is widely recognized for her leading work in these areas and has received awards\, including faculty awards from Google\, Facebook\, and Qualcomm\, the Symposium on VLSI Circuits Best Student Paper Award\, the IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference Outstanding Invited Paper Award\, and the IEEE Micro Top Picks Award. As a member of the Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding\, she received the Primetime Engineering Emmy Award for the development of the High-Efficiency Video Coding video compression standard. She is a co-editor of High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC): Algorithms and Architectures (Springer\, 2014) and co-author of Efficient Processing of Deep Neural Networks (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Architecture\, Morgan Claypool\, 2020). For more information about Prof. Sze’s research\, please visit (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsze.mit.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckelly.hunter%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C0c1d2bb1b79a45865a2f08de1bb0ba44%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638978643061187412%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rBYJubhz5nDvA8lPUSMBcl2TGsc9ZebyegOiKWWoVtg%3D&reserved=0). Speaker(s): Vivienne Room: MC252\, Bldg: Mechanical Engineering Building\, 5 King’s College Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S3G8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/efficient-computing-for-ai-and-robotics-from-hardware-accelerators-to-algorithm-design/ LOCATION:Room: MC252\, Bldg: Mechanical Engineering Building\, 5 King’s College Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S3G8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251128T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251116T213557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T215115Z UID:10000906-1764356400-1764360000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Photonic Pathways to Scalable and Low-Cost Free-Space Optical Satellite Downlinks DESCRIPTION:Photonic Pathways to Scalable and Low-Cost Free-Space Optical Satellite Downlinks Abstract: Free-space optical communication (FSOC) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of high-bandwidth\, low-latency connectivity for space-to-ground and inter-satellite networks. Yet the downlink to ground remains the most technically demanding segment\, where atmospheric turbulence distorts optical wavefronts and drives system complexity and cost. Traditional bulk-optics solutions are difficult to align\, power-hungry\, and expensive to reproduce. Photonic technologies offer a transformative alternative: compact\, robust\, and inherently manufacturable architectures that merge adaptive optics\, beam combination\, and phase control directly on a chip. These integrated systems enable ultra-high-speed\, real-time correction of turbulence with minimal mass and power\, while leveraging semiconductor fabrication to achieve wafer-scale replication and dramatically lower cost. This cost reduction opens the possibility of deploying many more optical ground stations\, enhancing global network coverage\, redundancy\, and resilience. By uniting astronomical adaptive optics with scalable photonic integration\, we are charting a path toward affordable\, high-performance optical downlinks to ground. I will highlight recent prototype demonstrations and outline our roadmap toward fully photonic optical ground terminals that bring the precision of astronomical instrumentation to the future of space communications. ———————————————————————— Voies photoniques pour des liaisons descendantes optiques par satellite en espace libre\, évolutives et peu coûteuses Résumé: La communication optique en espace libre (FSOC) s’impose rapidement comme un pilier de la connectivité à haut débit et faible latence pour les réseaux sol-espace et inter-satellites. Cependant\, la liaison descendante vers le sol demeure le segment le plus complexe sur le plan technique\, car la turbulence atmosphérique y déforme les fronts d’onde optiques\, ce qui accroît la complexité et le coût du système. Les solutions optiques classiques sont difficiles à aligner\, énergivores et coûteuses à reproduire. Les technologies photoniques offrent une alternative révolutionnaire : des architectures compactes\, robustes et intrinsèquement industrialisables qui intègrent l’optique adaptative\, la combinaison de faisceaux et le contrôle de phase directement sur une puce. Ces systèmes intégrés permettent une correction ultrarapide et en temps réel de la turbulence avec une masse et une consommation d’énergie minimales\, tout en tirant parti de la fabrication des semi-conducteurs pour une réplication à l’échelle de la plaquette et une réduction drastique des coûts. Cette réduction des coûts ouvre la voie au déploiement d’un nombre beaucoup plus important de stations optiques au sol\, améliorant ainsi la couverture\, la redondance et la résilience du réseau mondial. En associant l’optique adaptative astronomique à l’intégration photonique à grande échelle\, nous ouvrons la voie à des liaisons optiques terrestres performantes et abordables. Je présenterai des démonstrations récentes de prototypes et décrirai notre feuille de route vers des terminaux optiques terrestres entièrement photoniques\, qui mettront la précision des instruments astronomiques au service des communications spatiales de demain. Prof. Suresh Sivanandam\, University of Toronto 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 NEW: In order to promote more open discussions/interactions\, at the end of the presentation and Q/A\, we will allow other experts in this field (quantum comm) to present very briefly their work (1 slide\, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes\, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses\, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (communications quantiques) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive\, 2 min max) ou leur compagnie. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Speaker(s): Prof. Suresh Sivanandam\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514232 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/photonic-pathways-to-scalable-and-low-cost-free-space-optical-satellite-downlinks/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514232 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251128T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251116T213557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T215114Z UID:10000905-1764356400-1764361800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Software-Defined Optics: Opening New Frontiers in Perception and Autonomy DESCRIPTION:Software-Defined Optics: Opening New Frontiers in Perception and Autonomy From autonomous vehicles to smart infrastructure\, the future of intelligent systems depends on sensors that can adapt\, learn\, and perceive with precision. Lumotive is pioneering this transformation with light-control metasurface (LCM) technology\, a revolutionary solid-state beam-steering approach that replaces mechanical LiDAR with fully programmable\, software-defined optics. In this talk\, Dr. Calvin Cheng\, Director of Applications and Customer Success at Lumotive\, will explore how LCM-based LiDAR systems enable dynamic scanning\, on-device intelligence\, and efficient 3D perception across diverse applications. Through live demonstrations and system-level insights\, he will illustrate how Lumotive’s innovations are redefining the boundaries of perception and autonomy and how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate the next generation of intelligent sensing systems. Speaker(s): Calvin Cheng PhD Room: 3038\, Bldg: Macleod building\, 2356 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada\, V6T 1Z4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514914 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/software-defined-optics-opening-new-frontiers-in-perception-and-autonomy/ LOCATION:Room: 3038\, Bldg: Macleod building\, 2356 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada\, V6T 1Z4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T223000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T030000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251116T213557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T220620Z UID:10000907-1764455400-1764471600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:2025 IEEE Hamilton Section AGM on Nov. 29 (Extended Registration deadline: Nov. 24) DESCRIPTION:==Great news: Registration Deadline EXTENDED !== Register before November 24\, to hear and mingle with our inspiring speakers and special guests while you enjoy an amazing dinner: Special Guest: Dr. Tom Murad\, President IEEE Canada. Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Vos – Manager Operations\, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Keynote: Amy Sinclair “Bridging Worlds: How Substation Communications Evolved and where IT meets OT”. NEW Speaker: Ali Alavi\, “Engineering in the Age of AI: What Changes\, What Doesn’t\, and How to Stay Ahead”. You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IEEE Hamilton Section taking place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @Bronte on Saturday\, November 29\, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM. Registration deadline: Nov. 24 Cost: $10 for students or graduate students\, $10 for IEEE Life Members\, $20 for IEEE members\, $30 for non-IEEE member guests. Registration fees inclusive of deluxe dinner of your choice (beef\, chicken\, seafood or vegetarian). Parking available at the venue for free. Please register before the deadline (Nov. 24) and pay by credit card. Multiple registrations can be done at the same time\, click “Add Another Guest” before you click “Register and Pay Now”. Each attendee must register so that a name tag can be created. Agenda: Program: 5:30 PM: Registration\, Networking\, hors d’oeuvres. 6:00 PM: Dinner Served. 6:20 PM: AGM Presentations by Special Guest (while you eat). – Dr. Tom Murad\, President IEEE Canada. – Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Vos – Manager Operations\, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). – Keynote Speaker: Amy Sinclair “Bridging Worlds: How Substation Communications Evolved and where IT meets OT”. – Ali Alavi\, “Engineering in the Age of AI: What Changes\, What Doesn’t\, and How to Stay Ahead”. 8:00 PM: IEEE Hamilton Exec. Committee 2024 report (incl. 2025 election results) Dress code: Elegant casual. Room: Room name: Royal Room\, Bldg: Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @ Bronte\, 2525 Wyecroft Rd\, Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada\, L6L6P8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/2025-ieee-hamilton-section-agm-on-nov-29-extended-registration-deadline-nov-24/ LOCATION:Room: Room name: Royal Room\, Bldg: Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @ Bronte\, 2525 Wyecroft Rd\, Oakville\, Ontario\, Canada\, L6L6P8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251130T223000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T023000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251116T213558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T220617Z UID:10000908-1764541800-1764556200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Toronto AGM DESCRIPTION:[] Welcome to the a new look for the IEEE Toronto AGM where we invite everyone to mingle and expand their network. Enjoy a trendy and private venue with drinks\, appetizers\, and food stations serving dinner. The event will feature short presentations from keynote speaker Danny Christidis\, and presentations by the IEEE Toronto officers. Parking is available for an additional fee in nearby Green P lots (see the map below). Transit is reommended where possible. Twist Gallery\, 1100 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M6B 3J7 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-toronto-agm-4/ LOCATION:Twist Gallery\, 1100 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M6B 3J7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T160100 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251201T220616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T220616Z UID:10000913-1764689400-1764691260@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:DRIVING AI-NATIVE RAN INNOVATION WITH THE SIONNA RESEARCH KIT DESCRIPTION:DRIVING AI-NATIVE RAN INNOVATION WITH THE SIONNA RESEARCH KIT Dr. Sebastian Cammerer\, Senior Research Scientist\, NVIDIA Registration Link: []https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517965 Host: IEEE (mailto:messaoud.ahmed.ouameur@uqtr.ca?subject=From%20Propagation%20Models%20to%20Physics-Based%20Digital%20Twins%20of%20Emerging%20Wireless%20Communication%20Systems%20-%20Saint%20Maurice%20Sect%20Chap\,%20COM19) When: December 2nd at 10H30 AM EST Via zoom: https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1 Meeting ID: 815 2108 4215 Password: 018477 ABSTRACT AI will become a cornerstone of future wireless communication systems\, enabling radio access networks (RANs) that dynamically adapt to specific radio frequency (RF) environments and enhance their performance even after deployment. Novel paradigms such as end-to-end learning for pilotless transmissions and semantic communications add to the transformative potential of AI. Integrating neural network components into the signal processing pipeline of wireless transceivers poses research challenges\, particularly in meeting the stringent\, often sub-millisecond\, inference latency required by RANs. As such\, the full potential of AI-native RANs depends on three main factors: (a) the development of robust software tools\, (b) the deployment of specialized hardware platforms for real-time AI acceleration\, and (c) the design of fundamentally new transceiver algorithms. In this talk\, we outline a path toward prototyping an AI-native RAN using the Sionna Research Kit—an open-source platform designed for development\, training\, and deployment of AI-native wireless communication systems. We present a 5G NR-compliant real-time neural receiver connected to commercial user equipment\, demonstrating how research ideas can be rapidly transformed into over-the-air prototypes using open-source tools. To foster collaboration and accelerate progress in the field\, all experiments and results will be made openly available\, lowering the barrier to entry and enabling researchers worldwide to translate their ideas into real-world wireless communication systems. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Sebastian Cammerer is a Senior Research Scientist at NVIDIA\, working at the intersection of wireless communications and machine learning. He is one of the core developers and maintainers of the Sionna open-source link-level simulator. Before joining NVIDIA\, he received his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the University of Stuttgart\, Germany. His main research interests are machine learning for wireless communications and channel coding. His work has been recognized with several awards\, including the VDE ITG Dissertationspreis 2022\, the IEEE SPS Young Author Best Paper Award 2019\, and third prize in the Nokia Bell Labs Prize 2019. Speaker(s): Dr. Cammerer\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517965 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/driving-ai-native-ran-innovation-with-the-sionna-research-kit/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517965 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251125T213617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T220614Z UID:10000910-1764865800-1764871200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:UofT IEEE AP-S Student Branch Chapter Election DESCRIPTION:The IEEE APS Student Branch Chapter is back for one last event in this executive year! It has truly been our honor to serve you over the past year. We’re proud to have wrapped up this term with multiple invited talks\, including an APS Distinguished Lecturer and an industry speaker\, along with social events and\, of course\, our annual Go tournament! Now it’s time for a new executive team to take the lead and continue growing this chapter. With that\, we will be holding the UofT IEEE APS Student Branch Chapter Election on Thursday\, December 4th\, at 11:30 AM in BA 7180. Since this is our first event of the semester\, we’re also excited to welcome the new members of the EM group. It’ll be a great chance for everyone\, new and returning\, to meet\, reconnect\, and enjoy lunch together. Call for Executive Members: Elections mean you can become part of the next executive team. The available positions are: Chair Vice-Chair Treasurer and Web-master Secretary This is a fantastic opportunity to gain leadership experience\, organize technical and social events\, network with experts in the field\, strengthen your CV\, and help grow the chapter. Executives are also eligible to apply for a travel grant to attend the Chapter Chairs’ Meeting held during the MAPCON conference. If you’re interested in running for any of these positions (one or more)\, please email hanieh.kianiamiri@mail.utoronto.ca Whether you’re running\, supporting a friend\, or simply joining us for lunch and good company\, you’re warmly welcome to attend. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please let us know in advance. We look forward to seeing you all there! https://edu.ieee.org/ca-uotaps/home/ Room: BA7180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St. George Street Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2E4\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/uoft-ieee-ap-s-student-branch-chapter-election/ LOCATION:Room: BA7180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St. George Street Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2E4\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251127T215114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T220713Z UID:10000911-1764950400-1764957600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Resiliency in Multi-Agent Consensus under Adversarial Attacks DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This talk will provide an overview on the recent research on multi-agent systems operating in hostile environments. In the context of consensus problems\, we will focus on the influence of misbehaving agents capable to inject false data in their transmissions and how to mitigate such cyber attacks by the approach of the so-called mean subsequence reduced algorithms and their variants. Agents equipped with such algorithms will ignore their neighbors taking outlying state values. We will see that characterizations on the properties necessary for network topologies can be established\, and moreover that network resiliency can be enhanced when more communication and computational resources are available. This approach originates in the area of distributed algorithms in computer science\, but recent studies in systems control have brought notable advances. We will further discuss extensions of such algorithms to problems of averaging\, parameter estimation\, and clock synchronization in wireless sensor networks. Speaker(s): Hideaki\, Agenda: Abstract: This talk will provide an overview on the recent research on multi-agent systems operating in hostile environments. In the context of consensus problems\, we will focus on the influence of misbehaving agents capable to inject false data in their transmissions and how to mitigate such cyber attacks by the approach of the so-called mean subsequence reduced algorithms and their variants. Agents equipped with such algorithms will ignore their neighbors taking outlying state values. We will see that characterizations on the properties necessary for network topologies can be established\, and moreover that network resiliency can be enhanced when more communication and computational resources are available. This approach originates in the area of distributed algorithms in computer science\, but recent studies in systems control have brought notable advances. We will further discuss extensions of such algorithms to problems of averaging\, parameter estimation\, and clock synchronization in wireless sensor networks. Room: SF B560 \, 172 St. George St.\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5R 0A3 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/resiliency-in-multi-agent-consensus-under-adversarial-attacks/ LOCATION:Room: SF B560 \, 172 St. George St.\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5R 0A3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251201T220617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225103Z UID:10000914-1765479600-1765483200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Antenna Design Optimization using Feko DESCRIPTION:Feko offers state-of-the-art optimization engines to automatically optimize the antenna design and determine the optimum solution. This talk demonstrates the complete workflow to setup optimization in Feko along with the option of specifying a goal directly or using an optimization mask. A workflow to setup a parametric sweep and plotting different outputs against the parametric variables will also be presented. Speaker(s): Gopinath Gampala\, Dr. C.J. Reddy Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/519226 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/antenna-design-optimization-using-feko/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/519226 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251212T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251210T225103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T225056Z UID:10000915-1765555200-1765558800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Québec Section Webinar: Resilient Transceiver Architectures for EMI-Challenged Smart Grid Communications DESCRIPTION:[] Zoom Link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/69550214937?pwd=iH5u8TmnfzeZUxEc4LMpU1IupTAwvh.1 Time: 12 December 2025\, 11.00 AM EST to 12.00 PM EST Talk Abstract: The reliable operation of smart grids increasingly relies on wireless communication links deployed within high-voltage substations and distribution infrastructures. However\, these environments are dominated by severe electromagnetic interference (EMI)\, producing bursty\, high-amplitude impulsive noise with strong temporal correlation. Conventional transceiver design based on simple clipping/blanking\, or memoryless soft decoding fails to ensure reliable connectivity under realistic EMI\, resulting in critical degradation of QoS. This talk presents promising EMI-aware transceiver architectures that bridge theoretical modeling and practical resilience. We first revisit EMI characterization in smart grids\, highlighting the impulsive\, bursty\, and dynamic nature of EMI. We then explore transceiver design strategies ranging from enhanced LLR-based detection to AI-driven architectures. Finally\, we present fully AI-native deep semantic transceivers that jointly optimize encoding\, decoding\, and noise mitigation\, demonstrating robust communication in presence of strong EMI. Speaker Biography: Georges Kaddoum is a professor and the research director of the Resilient Machine Learning Institute (ReMI) at École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)\, Université du Québec\, Montréal\, Canada. He also holds an industrial research chair and a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. He earned his Ph.D. in Signal Processing and Telecommunications with High Honors from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA)\, University of Toulouse\, France\, in 2009. His research focuses on wireless communication networks\, tactical communications\, resource allocation\, and network security. Prof. Kaddoum is a member of the Royal Society of Canada and has received multiple prestigious recognitions. He has served as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security and IEEE Communications Letters. Currently\, he is an area editor for IEEE Transactions on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking and an editor for IEEE Transactions on Communications. Meeting Link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/69550214937?pwd=iH5u8TmnfzeZUxEc4LMpU1IupTAwvh.1\, Quebec City\, Quebec\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-quebec-section-webinar-resilient-transceiver-architectures-for-emi-challenged-smart-grid-communications/ LOCATION:Meeting Link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/69550214937?pwd=iH5u8TmnfzeZUxEc4LMpU1IupTAwvh.1\, Quebec City\, Quebec\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251130T220617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T230612Z UID:10000912-1765908000-1765911600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Integrated QoS\, Energy-Aware Traffic Engineering\, and Weather-Resilient Optical Downlink Scheduling for LEO Satellite Networks DESCRIPTION:Integrated QoS\, Energy-Aware Traffic Engineering\, and Weather-Resilient Optical Downlink Scheduling for LEO Satellite Networks Abstract: Low Earth orbit (LEO) mega-constellations are becoming a key component of the future Internet\, offering global coverage and supporting applications with diverse performance requirements. Managing traffic in these dynamic networks requires approaches that consider routing\, quality of service (QoS)\, energy efficiency\, and environmental factors. Advances in QoS-aware routing\, green segment-routed traffic engineering\, and weather-resilient optical downlink scheduling show how LEO systems can better adapt to variable loads\, heterogeneous QoS demands\, and adverse conditions. We divide the presentations in three parts focusing on QoS-driven\, energy-aware\, and weather-resilient traffic management in LEO satellite networks as follows: Part I: Topology-Aware and QoS-Driven Traffic Management in LEO Satellite Networks Part II: Green Traffic Engineering for Satellite Networks using SRv6\, Flex-Algo\, and SDN Part III: Optical Downlink Scheduling in Adverse Weather Conditions for Delay-Tolerant Sparse Satellite Constellations. ———————————————————————— Qualité de service intégrée\, ingénierie du trafic écoénergétique et planification de la liaison descendante optique résistante aux intempéries pour les réseaux de satellites LEO Résumé: Les méga-constellations en orbite terrestre basse (LEO) deviennent un élément clé de l’Internet du futur\, offrant une couverture mondiale et prenant en charge des applications aux exigences de performance variées. La gestion du trafic dans ces réseaux dynamiques nécessite des approches qui prennent en compte le routage\, la qualité de service (QoS)\, l’efficacité énergétique et les facteurs environnementaux. Les progrès réalisés en matière de routage prenant en compte la QoS\, d’ingénierie du trafic par segments verts et de planification des liaisons descendantes optiques résistantes aux intempéries montrent comment les systèmes LEO peuvent mieux s’adapter aux charges variables\, aux exigences de QoS hétérogènes et aux conditions difficiles. Nous divisons les présentations en trois parties\, axées sur la gestion du trafic axée sur la QoS\, l’efficacité énergétique et la résilience aux intempéries dans les réseaux de satellites LEO. Partie I : Gestion du trafic prenant en compte la topologie et la QoS dans les réseaux de satellites LEO Partie II : Ingénierie du trafic vert pour les réseaux satellitaires utilisant SRv6\, Flex-Algo et SDN Partie III : Planification des liaisons descendantes optiques dans des conditions météorologiques défavorables pour les constellations satellitaires clairsemées tolérantes aux délais. Dhiraj Bhattacharjee (Carleton U) Jiantao Liang (Carleton U) Ethan Fettes (Carleton U) 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 NEW: In order to promote more open discussions/interactions\, at the end of the presentation and Q/A\, we will allow other experts in this field (quantum comm) to present very briefly their work (1 slide\, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes\, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses\, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (communications quantiques) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive\, 2 min max) ou leur compagnie. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Speaker(s): Dhiraj Bhattacharjee\, Jintao Liang\, Ethan Fettes Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518590 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/integrated-qos-energy-aware-traffic-engineering-and-weather-resilient-optical-downlink-scheduling-for-leo-satellite-networks/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518590 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251219T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251219T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251218T230620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T230620Z UID:10000917-1766158200-1766161800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Digital Twin in Edge Intelligence-empowered Integrated Sensing and Communication DESCRIPTION:In this seminar\, we explore the potential role of digital twins (DTs) in Edge Intelligence (EI)-empowered Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) with two case studies. First\, we show that DTs can be used to model the stochastic spatial distributions of sensing targets\, which is essential for characterizing service demands and optimizing proactive resource management in ISAC. Our DT design adaptively synergizes multiple candidate spatial models for location-based resource reservation. Second\, we show that DTs can enable a user-centric approach to deep neural networks (DNN)-based sensing data processing. Given an ISAC device with a small DNN model and a mobile edge computing (MEC) server with a large DNN model\, our DT design supports continual learning in the presence of data drifts. Leveraging the above role of DT\, we can achieve objectives such as minimizing resource reservation or computation costs subject to performance constraints. Room: 460\, Bldg: ENG\, 245 church St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2R2 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/digital-twin-in-edge-intelligence-empowered-integrated-sensing-and-communication/ LOCATION:Room: 460\, Bldg: ENG\, 245 church St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2R2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260106T235306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T142112Z UID:10000920-1768503600-1768510800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:R&D on imaging hardware (workshop) DESCRIPTION:Canadian workshop for R&D on imaging hardware To promote collaborations between the various players in the Canadian ecosystem of the R&D in imaging hardware\, you are invited to join us for a virtual workshop to take place on Thursday January 15th\, 2-4 PM. The format will be 5 minutes (max) presentations from NRC\, universities and industries. At the end\, we hope to share copies of the slides and email addresses to the participants. Theme: Imaging hardware\, with a focus on optics and photonics. Unfortunately\, we need to restrict the theme for the workshop\, thus we would like to exclude the vast domains of X-Rays\, electron\, software. If you wish to contribute a presentation\, contact the event host. Please forward this email to any colleagues/contacts potentially interested in attending. Canada has the potential to innovate even more; let’s work together\, ———————– Atelier canadien sur la R&D matériel d’imagerie Afin de favoriser les collaborations entre les différents acteurs de l’écosystème canadien de la R-D en imagerie\, nous vous invitons à participer à un atelier virtuel qui se tiendra le jeudi 15 janvier à 14 h. Les présentations\, d’une durée maximale de 5 minutes\, seront données par des chercheurs du CNRC\, des universités et de l’industrie. À la fin de l’atelier\, nous partagerons les diapositives et les adresses courriel des participants. Thématique: technologies d’imagerie\, avec focus optique et photonique. Le thème de l’imagerie étant très vaste\, nous devons malheureusement le restreindre pour cet atelier et donc exclure les vastes domaines des rayons X\, de la microscopie électronique\, des logiciels\, etc. Si vous souhaitez proposer une présentation\, veuillez contacter l’organisateur de l’événement. N’hésitez pas à transmettre ce courriel à vos collègues et contacts potentiellement intéressés. Le Canada a le potentiel d’innover encore davantage; travaillons ensemble vers ce but. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531512 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/rd-on-imaging-hardware-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T220000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T020000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251214T230615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T142108Z UID:10000916-1768600800-1768615200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:NETWORKING NIGHT 2026 - Centennial College DESCRIPTION:Networking Night 2026 is a technology-focused networking event designed to connect students\, faculty\, and industry professionals in a collaborative and welcoming environment. The event is specifically tailored for students in Artificial Intelligence\, Software Engineering\, Information Technology\, Networking\, Game Programming\, and related technology programs. Held at Centennial College’s Progress Campus\, Networking Night 2026 provides students with the opportunity to engage directly with industry representatives\, learn about career paths\, internships\, and hiring expectations\, and develop essential professional networking skills. Participants will have the chance to ask questions\, exchange ideas\, and gain insight into current industry trends and employer needs. The event also offers industry professionals and company representatives a platform to meet motivated students\, share experiences\, and build meaningful connections with emerging talent. Through open networking\, discussions\, and company showcases\, Networking Night 2026 aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice. Whether you are preparing to enter the workforce\, exploring future career options\, or seeking to expand your professional network\, Networking Night 2026 is an opportunity to build connections that extend beyond the classroom. Agenda: Coming Soon… Room: CCSAI Main Event Hall\, Bldg: CCSAI Main Event Hall\, 941 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada\, M1G 3T8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/networking-night-2026-centennial-college/ LOCATION:Room: CCSAI Main Event Hall\, Bldg: CCSAI Main Event Hall\, 941 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada\, M1G 3T8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T230000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T004500 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260117T142105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T142101Z UID:10000925-1769122800-1769129100@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:January 2026 ExCom meeting DESCRIPTION:ExCom Meeting Date: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM Location: Hybrid (On-campus and online) The online session will be started at 6:20 Toronto Metropolitan University\, George Vari Engineering Building\, 245 Church St\, M5B 1Z4. Room ENG 460 Zoom Meeting ID: 980 7671 6029 Passcode: 057970 Agenda: 6:00 PM: Pizza & Refreshment • Pizza will be served. 6:20 PM: Call to Order & Officer Reports • Roll Call & Approval of meeting minutes from last ExCom meeting – Lian Zhao (5 minutes) • Welcome\, introduction and Chair’s update – Lian Zhao (15 minutes) o Introduction of new officers and new volunteers o Keep your profile and Chapter volunteers up to date. o Finance\, eNotice\, awards reminders 6:40 PM: Vice Chair’s update – Amir Miragha (5 minutes) 6:45 PM: Treasure’s update – Julia Wagner (5 minutes) 6:50 PM: Emanuel Istrate\, IEEE Canadian Foundation (10 minutes) 7:00 PM: Marc Lijour\, Blockchain Technical Community (5 minutes) 7:05 PM: Jiupeng Zhang\, Circuites & Device Chapter Update (5 minutes) 7:10 PM: Centennial College Student Branch Update\, Networking Night (Jan. 16) – Serkan Ozkanli (5 minutes) 7:15 PM: TMU Student Branch Update: Academic Event (Jan. 29) – Gianluca Provenzano (5 minutes) 7:20 PM: University of Toronto Student Branch go over Upcoming Events Victoria Yeung and Ashley Leal (5 minutes) 7:25 PM: Undergraduate Student Research Awards information – Ajmery Sultana (5 minutes) 7:30 PM: Mohamed Youssef\, Power Electronics/Consumer Electronics Chapter Update (5 minutes) 7:35 PM: CCECE2027 update (5 minutes) – Lian Zhao (5 minutes) 7:40 PM: Old/New Business & Wrap Up – 5 minutes 7:45 PM: Meeting Adjourn and Next Meeting – Proposed date: Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533152 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/january-2026-excom-meeting/ LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260123T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T230000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251227T233611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T143559Z UID:10000919-1769202000-1769209200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Analog and Mixed Signal Circuits and Systems for Emerging Applications DESCRIPTION:IEEE CAS Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Prof. Bibhu Datta Sahoo of University of Buffalo. Join us Friday\, 23 January 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto St.George Campus. Refreshments will be served. Abstract: ————————————————————— Quantum Computing\, having the ability to exponentially enhance the raw computing power\, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, having the ability to impart unprecedented intelligence to connected devices through algorithms that learn\, are the two key technologies of the 21st century.Although novel devices can significantly advance the field of quantum computing\, conventional CMOS based analog and mixed signal circuits can enable quantum computing using classical op amp based circuits. AI algorithms on the other hand are tolerant to errors in computation\, thereby enabling approximate and low-precision computing which has resulted in the resurrection of more than half-a-century old analog computing. This talk would present various analog computing techniques that could enable AI algorithms or more specifically machine learning (ML) algorithms. The talk could also delve into mixed-sginal computing where it will dive into the details of in-memory computing as well as adoption of novel memory devices\, viz.\, memristors\, to enable energy efficient computing. The talk would also present some classical analog hardware for emulating quantum algorithms\, like Grover’s search algorithm\, for quantum computing systems. Speaker(s): Dr. Bibhu Datta Sahoo\, Room: 202\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/analog-and-mixed-signal-circuits-and-systems-for-emerging-applications/ LOCATION:Room: 202\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T000000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260108T235117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T143603Z UID:10000921-1769288400-1769299200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE YP Toronto Ping Pong Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun meetup of the Toronto engineering community at SPIN Toronto! Come play ping pong\, meet fellow students and young professionals\, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Afterward\, we’ll walk together to WaterWorks Food Hall where you can purchase dinner at one of the food stalls and continue networking. Students\, young professionals\, and friends are all welcome to come! 461 King St W Lower Level\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 1K4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-yp-toronto-ping-pong-night/ LOCATION:461 King St W Lower Level\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 1K4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20251220T230602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T143614Z UID:10000918-1769529600-1769533200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Reliability of Advanced Circuit Boards DESCRIPTION:IEEE EDS Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Tan Cher Ming of Chang Gung University. Join us Monday\, 26 January 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto. Refreshments will be served. Reschedule to Tuesday\, 27 January 2026 at 11AM (ET) due to snow day closure. Updated Venue: SF2104 Abstract: ————————————————————— Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are fundamental to all electronic systems\, providing component integration\, electrical interconnection\, mechanical support\, and thermal management. Despite their critical role\, PCB reliability has historically received far less attention than that of electronic components\, particularly active devices. This gap is partly due to the perception of PCBs as mature\, supporting structures rather than primary reliability drivers. However\, PCB technologies continue to evolve\, especially for mission‑critical applications operating under high temperature\, high humidity\, or radiation‑intensive environments. In these conditions\, PCB failure mechanisms can significantly influence overall system reliability\, yet published studies remain limited. This talk will present key PCB failure mechanisms and highlight how PCB‑level degradation can propagate to system‑level failures\, drawing on insights from my recent research. The goal is to encourage engineers to treat PCBs as integral elements of system reliability analysis\, particularly in high‑reliability and safety‑critical applications. Speaker(s): Dr. Tan Cher Ming Room: 2104\, Bldg: Standard Fleming\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/reliability-of-advanced-circuit-boards/ LOCATION:Room: 2104\, Bldg: Standard Fleming\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260127T143614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145055Z UID:10000927-1769788800-1769792400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Kick-off: International Women's Day Panel Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Objective: To define the theme\, scope\, and initial action items for our International Women’s Day (IWD) panel discussion event. Agenda – Welcome & Meeting Purpose (5 min) – Brief introduction to the meeting’s goals and the importance of the event. – Review of Event Vision & Core Objectives (10 min) – What is our primary goal for this panel? (e.g.\, inspire\, educate\, build community\, drive action) – Who is our target audience? (e.g.\, students\, faculty\, public\, specific industry) – Brainstorming: Panel Theme & Key Questions (15 min) – Align with the global IWD theme (“Inspire Inclusion” for 2024) or choose a local/organizational focus. – Draft 3-5 core questions/topics the panel should address. – Speaker Identification & Outreach Strategy (15 min) – Brainstorm potential panelist profiles (e.g.\, industry leaders\, academics\, activists\, alumni). – Assign names and initial outreach responsibilities. – Logistics & Preliminary Timeline (10 min) – Date & Time: Preferred window for the event. – Format: In-person\, hybrid\, or virtual? – Venue/Platform: Initial ideas or requirements. – Set key milestones (e.g.\, “speakers confirmed by X date”). – Roles & Next Action Items (10 min) – Define sub-committees or leads for: Speaker Coordination\, Marketing/Promotion\, Logistics\, Day-of Moderation/Hosting. – Assign clear\, immediate next steps with owners and deadlines. – Open Discussion & Closing (5 min) – Address any concerns or brilliant ideas. – Confirm next meeting date/time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534658 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/kick-off-international-womens-day-panel-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534658 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260115T142113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T145055Z UID:10000923-1769797800-1769803200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Energy Challenges from a Materials perspective DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The quest for sustainable development dictates an urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This presentation focuses on next generation (solar) energy technologies from a materials perspective. We study structure property/relationships in advanced materials\, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit several functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. In particular\, nanostructured materials synthesized via the bottom–up approach present an opportunity for future generation low cost and low energy intensive manufacturing of devices. We focus on recent developments in solar technologies\, including third generation photovoltaics\, solar hydrogen production\, luminescent solar concentrators and other optoelectronic devices\, highlighting the role and importance of critical raw materials. References included below. Speaker(s): Federico Rosei Agenda: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm: Tech Talk (hybrid) 2:30 pm-3:00 pm: Free networking Room: EV3.309\, Bldg: EV\, University of Concordia\, 1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3G 1S6 \, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532817 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/energy-challenges-from-a-materials-perspective/ LOCATION:Room: EV3.309\, Bldg: EV\, University of Concordia\, 1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine O\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3G 1S6 \, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260131T145056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T150600Z UID:10000928-1770321600-1770325200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Numerical Modeling of InAs/InP Quantum Dash Ridge Lasers as a Function of Temperature DESCRIPTION:Numerical Modeling of InAs/InP Quantum Dash Ridge Lasers as a Function of Temperature Abstract: Mode‑locked semiconductor lasers based on InAs/InP quantum‑dash structures have emerged as promising\, compact sources for broadband frequency‑comb generation\, particularly for dense wavelength‑division multiplexing (DWDM) and other high‑capacity optical communication systems. In this work\, we present a comprehensive numerical study of InAs/InP quantum‑dash ridge lasers\, analyzing how device geometry\, carrier dynamics\, and dispersion properties influence the formation\, stability\, and bandwidth of the generated optical combs. Our modeling framework captures the interplay between gain recovery\, saturable absorption\, group‑velocity dispersion\, and nonlinear phase modulation\, enabling detailed predictions of pulse characteristics as a function of structural and operational parameters. We highlight design trade‑offs that optimize pulse duration\, repetition rate\, and comb flatness\, and we discuss the implications of these results for integrated photonic systems requiring low‑cost\, energy‑efficient comb sources. This analysis provides valuable guidelines for engineering next‑generation quantum‑dash mode‑locked lasers tailored to emerging communications and sensing applications. ———————————————————————— Modélisation numérique des lasers à tirets quantiques InAs/InP en fonction de la température Résumé: Résumé : Les lasers semi-conducteurs à modes verrouillés\, basés sur des structures à points quantiques InAs/InP\, se sont révélés être des sources compactes et prometteuses pour la génération de peignes de fréquences à large bande\, notamment pour le multiplexage par répartition en longueur d’onde dense (DWDM) et d’autres systèmes de communication optique à haute capacité. Dans ce travail\, nous présentons une étude numérique complète des lasers à crête à points quantiques InAs/InP\, analysant l’influence de la géométrie du dispositif\, de la dynamique des porteurs et des propriétés de dispersion sur la formation\, la stabilité et la bande passante des peignes optiques générés. Notre modèle capture l’interaction entre la récupération du gain\, l’absorption saturable\, la dispersion de vitesse de groupe et la modulation de phase non linéaire\, permettant des prédictions détaillées des caractéristiques des impulsions en fonction des paramètres structurels et opérationnels. Nous mettons en évidence les compromis de conception qui optimisent la durée des impulsions\, la fréquence de répétition et la planéité du peigne\, et nous discutons des implications de ces résultats pour les systèmes photoniques intégrés nécessitant des sources de peignes à faible coût et à haute efficacité énergétique. Cette analyse fournit des indications précieuses pour la conception de lasers à modes verrouillés à points quantiques de nouvelle génération\, adaptés aux applications émergentes de communication et de détection. They will be presenting this paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11009133 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. Speaker(s): Sebastian Schaefer\, Karin Hinzer Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535731 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/numerical-modeling-of-inas-inp-quantum-dash-ridge-lasers-as-a-function-of-temperature/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/535731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260115T142113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T152108Z UID:10000924-1770735600-1770739200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:ADC Enhancement Techniques in Advanced CMOS Technologies DESCRIPTION:Associate Professor\, Eindhoven University of Technology E: P.J.A.Harpe@tue.nl Pieter Harpe (SM’15) received the MSc and PhD degrees from the Eindhoven University of Technology\, The Netherlands\, in 2004 and 2010\, respectively. In 2008\, he started as researcher at Holst Centre / imec\, The Netherlands\, where he worked on ultra low-power wireless transceivers\, with a focus on ADC research and design. In April 2011\, he joined Eindhoven University of Technology where he is currently an Associate Professor and lead of the Resource Efficient Electronics Lab. His main activities are on low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits\, for instance for biomedical applications\, internet of things\, and edge AI. Dr. Harpe is TPC member for ISSCC and A-SSCC\, Associate Editor for TCAS-I\, SSCS AdCom Member-at-Large and SSCS Distinguished Lecturer. He previously served as TPC member for ISSCC\, TPC member and track chair for ESSCIRC/ESSERC and co-organizer for AACD\, was an IEEE SSCS Distinguished Lecturer in 2016/2017\, and is recipient of the ISSCC 2015 Distinguished Technical Paper Award. Abstract:The aim of this presentation is to introduce the basics and various practical illustrations of advanced ADC enhancement techniques in a nutshell. With applications pushing for higher resolutions & data-rates\, and technology-scaling favoring digital design\, the use of digital techniques to enhance ADC performance is inevitable. This talk will first summarize trends and trade-offs regarding the use of these digital-intensive techniques before illustrating some popular and recent examples from literature\, including calibration and enhancement techniques as well as digitally-inspired analog circuit design. Besides that\, an outlook is given regarding future challenges and opportunities in advanced CMOS technologies. Refreshments will be provided! Speaker(s): Pieter Room: 303\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S1A4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/adc-enhancement-techniques-in-advanced-cmos-technologies/ LOCATION:Room: 303\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S1A4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260211T152103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T152100Z UID:10000931-1770924600-1770933600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Intelligent and Resilient Networked Systems DESCRIPTION:The rapid proliferation of connected devices\, autonomous systems\, and data-driven services is transforming modern infrastructures into highly networked\, intelligent ecosystems. From smart transportation and digital healthcare to disaster response and edge AI applications\, these systems must not only deliver intelligence but also ensure resilience\, privacy\, and adaptability in dynamic and uncertain environments. This workshop brings together recent advances in intelligent networked systems that integrate distributed learning\, privacy-preserving mechanisms\, cooperative control\, and edge intelligence. A central theme is the design of systems that remain reliable\, secure\, and efficient while operating under resource constraints\, partial observability\, and evolving network conditions. Speaker(s): Xiaohui\, Rongxing\, Nan\, Kuan\, Jianbing Room: EIT-4152\, Bldg: Centre for Environmental &. Information Technology\, University of Waterloo\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/intelligent-and-resilient-networked-systems/ LOCATION:Room: EIT-4152\, Bldg: Centre for Environmental &. Information Technology\, University of Waterloo\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T230000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T010000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260211T152103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T152100Z UID:10000932-1770937200-1770944400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE UofT Undergraduate Research Event DESCRIPTION:Applying for undergraduate research grants this summer? Come to the IEEE Undergraduate Research Event to hear from experienced students and get guided help on your applications for NSERC USRA\, Dean’s Pivot Fellowship\, UTEA\, and other grants. Room: GB 220\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 1A4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-uoft-undergraduate-research-event/ LOCATION:Room: GB 220\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 1A4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260206T150607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T152057Z UID:10000929-1770998400-1771002000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:VTS Chapter Strategy and 2026 Funding Request Review DESCRIPTION:Meeting Agenda: – Welcome & Introductions (5 min) – Quick roundtable introductions. – Review of meeting objectives. – 2026 VTS Chapter Funding Request Overview (10 min) – Summary of the IEEE VTS email requirements. – Key deadlines: – vTools officer updates required before submission. – Chapter funding request form due 16 March 2026. – Highlight important changes: – Officer term limits (max 2 years per election\, max 4 years total). – Candidate requirements for elections (2–3 candidates per position). – vTools Updates & Compliance Check (10 min) – Verify all chapter officer details are current in vTools. – Assign responsibility for updating any missing officer term dates. – Discuss treasurer exception clarification. – 2025 Chapter Activity Review (15 min) – Summary of 2025 activities (if applicable). – Lessons learned and successes to build upon. – 2026 Proposed Activities & Budget Planning (20 min) – Brainstorm and outline proposed activities for 2026. – Map activities to anticipated budget needs. – Reminder: Use “activity” instead of “event” in requests. – Action Items & Next Steps (10 min) – Assign tasks: – vTools updates. – Gathering bank account information. – Drafting funding request narrative. – Set internal deadline before 16 March 2026. – Q&A and Open Discussion (10 min) – Address any questions for VTS Chapter Chair. – Adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537419 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/vts-chapter-strategy-and-2026-funding-request-review/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537419 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T230000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260209T152102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T152109Z UID:10000930-1771077600-1771196400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:MakeUofT 2026 DESCRIPTION:Canada’s largest hardware make-a-thon returns February 14-15\, and we’re inviting makers\, builders\, and innovators from across the country to join us at the Myhal Centre for 24 hours of creativity and engineering. Whether you’re new to hardware or a seasoned prototyper\, MakeUofT is your chance to code\, build\, and create a real\, interactive device! Bldg: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MY)\, 55 St George St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 0C9 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/makeuoft/ LOCATION:Bldg: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MY)\, 55 St George St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 0C9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T230000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260113T142205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152140Z UID:10000922-1771966800-1771974000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:The Energy Challenges from a Materials’ Perspective DESCRIPTION:IEEE Photonics Society Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Federico Rosei of University of Trieste\, Italy. Join us Tuesday\, 24 February 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto main campus. Refreshments will be served. Registration Required. Abstract ————————————————————— The quest for sustainable development dictates an urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This presentation focuses on next generation (solar) energy technologies from a materials perspective. We study structure property/relationships in advanced materials\, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit several functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. In particular\, nanostructured materials synthesized via the bottom–up approach present an opportunity for future generation low cost and low energy intensive manufacturing of devices. We focus on recent developments in solar technologies\, including third generation photovoltaics\, solar hydrogen production\, luminescent solar concentrators and other optoelectronic devices\, highlighting the role and importance of critical raw materials. ————————————————————— ————————————————————— Speaker(s): Dr. Federico Rosei\, Room: 202\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532572 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/the-energy-challenges-from-a-materials-perspective/ LOCATION:Room: 202\, Bldg: Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532572 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T032550 CREATED:20260225T153559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T153600Z UID:10000934-1772136000-1772139600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulations to Improve Treatment of Heart Diseases DESCRIPTION:Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. We will discuss our group’s recent efforts in using advanced medical imaging and machine-learning based finite-element modeling to better diagnose and treat various cardiovascular diseases. We will first present our group’s recent developments in physics-informed machine-learning that can be used to regularize sparse observational data by embedding know physical laws into the loss functions. We will demonstrate the performance of this framework in patient-specific vascular geometries (e.g.\, aorta\, idealized arteries) and subsequently validation in real-world imaging data. We will also discuss our group’s work in advanced medical imaging\, and in particularly\, CT myocardial perfusion imaging to better detect diseased heart vessels\, specifically those that limit blood flow to the heart muscles. Lastly\, we will discuss recent directions within our group to characterize durability of tissue-mimicking materials towards advancing and improving bioprosthetic heart valves. Speaker(s): Owais\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542341 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/cardiovascular-modeling-and-simulations-to-improve-treatment-of-heart-diseases/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542341 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR