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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Double Feature: Dr. Rabia Yazicigil and Dr. Alvin Loke
DESCRIPTION:SSCS Toronto is pleased to host two incredible speakers for a double feature distinguished lecture.  The first speaker who will present from 3:00pm to 4:00pm is Dr. Rabia Yazicigil. Her talk is:  Title: The Circuit Frontier: Innovating and Expanding ASIC Solutions for Enhanced Biosensing and Seamless Wireless Communication  Abstract: This talk will introduce Cyber-Secure Biological Systems\, leveraging living sensors constructed from engineered biological entities seamlessly integrated with solid-state circuits. This unique synergy harnesses the advantages of biology while incorporating the reliability and communication infrastructure of electronics\, offering a unique solution to societal challenges in healthcare and environmental monitoring. In this talk\, examples of Cyber-Secure Biological Systems\, such as miniaturized ingestible bioelectronic capsules for gastrointestinal tract monitoring and hybrid microfluidic-bioelectronic systems for environmental monitoring\, will be presented.  Additionally\, I will introduce a universal noise-centric data decoding approach using GRAND that facilitates ultra-low-energy wireless communications\, a critical requirement for the success of these biological systems and numerous other applications. In this talk\, I will delve into the intricacies of interdisciplinary approach for system design\, spotlighting the potential of energy-efficient integrated circuits in the domains of biosensing and wireless communications. These collaborative research projects involve MIT BE/MechE\, BU ECE/BME\, and MIT RLE-Northeastern University.  The second speaker who will present from 4:00pm to 5:00pm is Dr. Alvin Loke. His talk is: Title: The Road to Gate-All-Around CMOS  Abstract: Despite the much debated end of Moore’s Law\, CMOS scaling still maintains economic relevance with 3nm finFET SoCs already in the marketplace for over a year and 2nm gate-all-around SoCs well into risk production. Modest feature size reduction and design/technology innovations co-optimized for primarily logic scaling continue to offer compelling node-to-node power\, performance\, area\, and cost benefits. In this tutorial\, we will start with a walk through memory lane\, recounting a brief history of transistor evolution to motivate the migration from the planar MOSFET to the fully depleted FinFET. We will summarize the key process technology elements that have enabled the finFET CMOS nodes\, highlighting the resulting device technology characteristics and challenges. This will set the context for motivating the introduction of the gate-all-around device architecture\, namely nanoribbons or nanosheets\, and unveiling the magic of how these devices are fabricated.  Speaker(s): Rabia\, Alvin  Room: SF2202\, Bldg: Sandford Fleming Building\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/distinguished-lecture-double-feature-dr-rabia-yazicigil-and-dr-alvin-loke/
LOCATION:Room: SF2202\, Bldg: Sandford Fleming Building\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4
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SUMMARY:An End-to-End Approach to the Challenges in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) and Packaging
DESCRIPTION:Abstract :  AIM Photonics\, a Department of Defense (DoD) Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII)\, offers end-to-end services in photonic integrated circuits (PICs)\, interposers\, heterogeneous integration (HI)\, electronic photonic design automation (EPDA)\, and packaging. AIM Photonics leverages the 300 mm Albany NanoTech Complex and the Test Assembly and Packaging (TAP) facility in Rochester\, NY\, to provide these state-of-the-art capabilities. As a DoD MII\, AIM Photonics’ mission is to advance the photonics and packaging industries to help improve the U.S. ecosystem and build a skilled workforce.  This talk will focus on how AIM Photonics is accomplishing its mission. To help advance the ecosystem\, AIM Photonics offers interposer technologies and the two fundamental PIC technologies: Base Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) and SiN MPW\, which are optimized for sensors. In addition to the current offerings\, AIM Photonics will soon offer a Quantum Flex (QFlex) MPW optimized for quantum applications.  Because of the challenges in photonic packaging\, packaging PIC chips into functional optoelectronic systems has not fully incorporated the advances made in electronic packaging. Addressing these challenges will require a coordinated development of PIC fabrication processes and packaging technologies. An end-to-end development cycle that includes the PIC and packaging is critical. This talk will discuss the AIM Photonics ecosystem and provide specific examples to illustrate co-processing and co-design.  Another challenge that AIM Photonics is addressing is the development of a skilled workforce. This talk will share an overview of our education and workforce development programs\, which aim to build a qualified workforce to support the U.S. ecosystem.  Co-sponsored by: McGill Optica Student Chapter  Speaker(s): David Harame  Agenda:  12 – 1:30 pm: networking lunch\, with students (on-site only) 1:30 – 3 pm: technical seminar presentation (hybrid)  Room: MC603\, 6th floor\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, 3480 rue University\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472834
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/an-end-to-end-approach-to-the-challenges-in-photonic-integrated-circuits-pic-and-packaging/
LOCATION:Room: MC603\, 6th floor\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, 3480 rue University\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472834
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SUMMARY:Toronto Visual AI Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:When and Where  – March 22\, 2025 | 8:00AM – 9:00PM – (https://www.torontomu.ca/content/dam/maps/pdf/campus_map.pdf)\, Rooms KHE 117\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, ON M5B 2K3  Registration  https://voxel51.com/computer-vision-events/visual-ai-hackathon-march-22-2025/  Visual AI Hackathon at Toronto Metropolitan University  Join us for an exciting hackathon where ML enthusiasts and college students alike will come together to tackle real-world challenges in the field. With prizes\, food\, refreshments\, and swag\, participants can expect an immersive experience filled with learning\, networking\, and the opportunity to showcase their skills. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore foundational concepts or an intermediate looking to add flair to your projects\, this event offers something for everyone.  Attend workshops during the hackathon to learn some of the best practices in Computer Vision and ML. Judges\, including industry experts\, will evaluate submissions across various levels\, with prizes awarded to the most innovative solutions. Don’t miss out on this chance to collaborate\, learn\, and contribute to the vibrant AI community.  Come build projects\, engage with fellow enthusiasts\, and be part of the future of machine learning  What you can expect  – Tech Talks: Deep dive tech talks on Computer Vision and Data-Centric AI. – Hands-on Workshops: Learn how to build AI applications through code examples – Engaging Challenges: Tackle real-world problems with AI solutions. – Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow developers\, builders\, and industry experts. – Exciting Prizes: Demo your projects and compete for cash prizes.  Join one of our three tracks  – Level 0 – Beginner: For those who are just getting started on their ML Journey! – Level 1: – Intermediate: For those familiar with some Data Science or ML practices\, but looking to level up! – Level 2 – Expert: For those who are the frontier of ML or Computer Vision today looking to make a positive impact!  Speaker(s): Ali Faraji\, Harpreet Sahota\, Steve Pousty  Bldg: Toronto Metropolitan University\, Rooms KHE 117\, Kerr Hall\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2K3
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/toronto-visual-ai-hackathon/
LOCATION:Bldg: Toronto Metropolitan University\, Rooms KHE 117\, Kerr Hall\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2K3
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SUMMARY:Rohde & Schwarz Industry Night
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an exciting IEEE Industry Night\, co-hosted by Rohde & Schwarz!  We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Anis Ben Arfi\, a leading expert in test and measurement technologies\, for a dynamic and engaging presentation.  Dr. Ben Arfi will dive into the fascinating world of oscilloscopes — one of the most powerful and essential tools in an engineer’s toolkit. From troubleshooting and analyzing circuits to design and validation\, oscilloscopes are at the heart of modern engineering\, and this session will show you exactly why.  Whether you’re new to using oscilloscopes or eager to sharpen your skills\, this is your chance to gain practical knowledge\, boost your confidence\, and learn how these tools are used in real-world industry settings.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from an industry leader\, ask questions\, and connect with fellow students and professionals!  Co-sponsored by: Rohde & Schwarz  Speaker(s): Anis Ben Arfi  Room: 229 B\, Bldg: K\, 1 Georgian Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/rohde-schwarz-industry-night/
LOCATION:Room: 229 B\, Bldg: K\, 1 Georgian Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Resume Roast Session for Undergraduates
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to level up your resume and make it recruiter-proof? Join us for the Resume Roast Session\, where we put your resumes under the spotlight and give you honest\, constructive\, and (sometimes) brutally helpful feedback to make sure you stand out in the job market!  Speaker(s): Mohit\,   Room: 212\, Bldg: E\, 1 Georgian Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada\, L4M 3X9\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462070
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/resume-roast-session-for-undergraduates/
LOCATION:Room: 212\, Bldg: E\, 1 Georgian Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada\, L4M 3X9\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462070
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SUMMARY:IEEE Toronto Blockchain Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Blockchain Meetups have been the hallmark of Toronto since the early days of Bitcoin\, famously leading to the birth of Ethereum. The IEEE Toronto local group of the Blockchain Technical Community (BCTC) is proud to continue the tradition of engineering-focused gathering where the builders of new protocols and apps are sharing knowledge\, developing standards\, and collaborating on disruptive industry solutions.[]  Co-sponsored by: International Business University (IBU)  Speaker(s): Ehsan Shariati\, Shahla Nikbakht  Agenda:  – – 6:30 pm – Door opening – 7 pm – Welcome and introductions – 7:10 pm – Talk #1: Going Deeper into DePIN (+ Q&As) – 7:40 pm – Talk #2: MotoLedger – Trust and Transparency in Vehicle Lifecycle (+ Q&As) – 8:10 pm – Networking  Room: 806\, International Business University\, 80 Bloor St West\, 8th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2V1
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-toronto-blockchain-meetup/
LOCATION:Room: 806\, International Business University\, 80 Bloor St West\, 8th floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2V1
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SUMMARY:Wireless Security for the Internet of Things: Device Authentication and Key Generation
DESCRIPTION:The Internet of Things (IoT) is a disruptive technology that has fundamentally transformed our everyday life\, including many exciting applications such as smart cities\, smart homes\, connected healthcare\, etc. This revolution will not be viable if we cannot provide a secure connection. The current communication networks are protected by conventional cryptography\, which is based on complicated mathematical algorithms and/or protocols. However\, the IoT consists of many low-cost devices with limited computational capacity and battery power\, which cannot afford costly cryptography.  Physical layer security (PLS) has demonstrated great potential in protecting IoT\, because it can achieve security in a lightweight manner. This talk will give a comprehensive presentation to our recent research on PLS for IoT. In the first part\, we will present an emerging device authentication technique based on radio frequency fingerprint identification (RFFI). There are minute\, unique\, and stable hardware impairments originating from the manufacturing process\, which can be extracted as device fingerprints to authenticate the identity of IoT devices. We will elaborate on how deep learning is leveraged to enhance RFFI performance. In the second part\, we will introduce key generation from wireless channels. The channel characteristics are unpredictable and dynamic\, and their randomness can be exploited as the cryptographic keys to enable secure communications. Our research findings on experimental evaluation with practical wireless standards including WiFi and LoRa will be presented.  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469987
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/wireless-security-for-the-internet-of-things-device-authentication-and-key-generation/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469987
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SUMMARY:Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Introductory meeting discussing the structure\, roles\, and responsibilities of the Centennial student branch.  941 Progress Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/team-meeting/
LOCATION:941 Progress Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T180000
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SUMMARY:Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our IEEE Student Branch collaborated with the biggest College Club to host an engaging networking event aimed at fostering connections and promoting the benefits of IEEE membership. The event brought together students from various fields\, creating a platform for idea exchange and potential collaborations. A key highlight will be the IEEE promotion presentation\, where attendees will learn more about the organization\, its resources\, and the opportunities it offers for personal and professional growth. The Club will be providing snacks and refreshments.  Co-sponsored by: CCSAI  Agenda:  6:00 – 6:20 Welcome attendees and College Faculty 6:20 – 6:50 IEEE Presentation 6:50 – 7:10 Pizza Break 7:10 – 7:30 Interactive Games (Kahoot) 7:30 – 8:00 Networking + QnA  Room: Fireside Gallery\, Bldg: L Block\, Progress Campus\, 941 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada\, M1G 3T8
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/networking-evening/
LOCATION:Room: Fireside Gallery\, Bldg: L Block\, Progress Campus\, 941 Progress Ave\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada\, M1G 3T8
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SUMMARY:Enhancement of Key Generation Rate in QKD systems using dual branch PNR detectors
DESCRIPTION:Enhancement of Key Generation Rate in QKD systems using dual branch PNR detectors  Abstract: A new architecture based on dual-branch photon-number-resolving (DB-PNR) detectors for the receiver in the hybrid quantum key distribution (QKD) is introduced. DB-PNR scheme empowers the receiver to detect both quadratures of the coherent state simultaneously. Our results show that using DB-PNR detectors\, the key generation rate (KGR) is almost doubled as compared to homodyne detection which detects only one quadrature at a time. The mutual information is enhanced by around 0.85 bits/symbol using DB-PNR as compared to heterodyne detection. DB-PNR is also found to outperform the heterodyne detection against Eve’s individual and collective attacks. PNR-based detection schemes require less local oscillator (LO) power compared to homodyne/heterodyne detection schemes and thereby\, the power efficiency of the receiver is enhanced.  ————————————————————————  Amélioration du taux de génération de clés dans les systèmes QKD à l’aide de détecteurs PNR à double branche  Résumé : Une nouvelle architecture basée sur des détecteurs à double branche de résolution du nombre de photons (DB-PNR) pour le récepteur dans la distribution de clés quantiques hybride (QKD) est introduite. Le schéma DB-PNR permet au récepteur de détecter simultanément les deux quadratures de l’état cohérent. Nos résultats montrent qu’en utilisant des détecteurs DB-PNR\, le taux de génération de clés (KGR) est presque doublé par rapport à la détection homodyne qui ne détecte qu’une seule quadrature à la fois. L’information mutuelle est améliorée d’environ 0\,85 bits/symbole en utilisant DB-PNR par rapport à la détection hétérodyne. Il a également été constaté que DB-PNR surpasse la détection hétérodyne contre les attaques individuelles et collectives d’Eve. Les schémas de détection basés sur PNR nécessitent moins de puissance d’oscillateur local (LO) par rapport aux schémas de détection homodyne/hétérodyne et\, par conséquent\, l’efficacité énergétique du récepteur est améliorée.  []  Amir Hossein Yazdanpour (PhD student at McMaster in Prof. Kumar’s team)  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): Amir Hossein Yazdanpour\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466855
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/enhancement-of-key-generation-rate-in-qkd-systems-using-dual-branch-pnr-detectors/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466855
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SUMMARY:MakeUofT - Canada's Largest Makeathon
DESCRIPTION:Join IEEE UofT at MakeUofT 2025 – the biggest annual make-athon in all of Canada! Find 2-4 friends and together\, create something amazing and tangible using hardware and electronic components! This year\, our three themes are sustainability\, wearable technology\, and video games! Have no hardware on hand? No problem – we have more than $5\,000 worth of hardware equipment available for rent (including microcontrollers\, sensors\, motors\, lights\, cameras\, and other electronic components)! Have no experience working with electronic components? No problem! We have experienced mentors available to help! Have your project be judged by our veteran judges from industry & academia\, and potentially win a prize from our $2\,500+ prize pool! Join 350+ hackers on February 15-16\, 2025 at MakeUofT 2025!  Bldg: Myhal Center\, 55 St. George Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 0C9
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/makeuoft-canadas-largest-makeathon/
LOCATION:Bldg: Myhal Center\, 55 St. George Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 0C9
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SUMMARY:Terahertz Test and Measurement: On Earth and Elsewhere
DESCRIPTION:This talk will focus on the development of THz test and measurement techniques and methods based on the up- and down-conversion of microwave signals using the nonlinearity of the Schottky diode. Originally driven by niche scientific requirements\, the technology was given a big push with the design\, development\, and construction of the ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter Array) receivers. The development of tunerless broadband frequency multipliers up to 1 THz was a key enabler of the ALMA receivers. The tools and techniques acquired in this development (both in design and manufacture) led to frequency multipliers and mixers covering full waveguide bands without the use of mechanical tuning. This in combination with higher-frequency power amplifiers enabled the full transmitter and receiver chains required to extend the signal generation\, spectrum analysis\, and vector network analysis up to 1 THz and beyond. As the sub-millimeter spectrum gains more complex applications\, the next generation of test equipment requires more advanced capabilities—such as high signal purity\, power control and leveling\, and noise figure measurements. And coming full circle\, the test equipment developments have enabled novel highly integrated sub-millimeter receivers for planetary and atmospheric sensing on new CubeSat and other microSat platforms.  Speaker(s): Dr. Eric W. Bryerton\,   ***CANCELED***  Room: Room 137\, Bldg: McLennan Physical Labs\, 255 Huron Street\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/terahertz-test-and-measurement-on-earth-and-elsewhere/
LOCATION:Room: Room 137\, Bldg: McLennan Physical Labs\, 255 Huron Street\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T203000
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CREATED:20250127T040632Z
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Course
DESCRIPTION:Canadian companies are facing a lot of pressure and economical challenges. Amongst the many panaceas\, Lean Six Sigma is one of the solutions. Adopting lean practices can be a huge advantage for companies. Business leaders striving to eliminate waste\, reduce operational costs\, increase customer satisfaction and improve return on investment etc.\, need to be abreast with the concepts of Lean Six Sigma.  This is the time for training and gearing up to strengthen our businesses and getting ready for new opportunities. IEEE Engineering & Human Environment is holding an online training on Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. This online course shall be delivered by Mr. Omar Malik- Principal Consultant EUREKA Six Sigma Canada spanning 5 weeks in total starting from February 12\, until February 26\, 2025.  Training Benefits: Participants will learn about the foundations of Lean\, and what does it takes to pursue perfection and produce a defect free product or service.  Training fee for IEEE Member Fee: $100.00  Training fee for Non-Member Fee: $120.00  Location: Virtual – Zoom  Co-sponsored by: Dr. Muthanna Al-Khishali  Speaker(s): Omar Malik\,   Agenda:  Yellow Belt Course Schedule:  First session- Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025 2 hours (6:30pm – 8:30pm)  Second session- Friday\, February 14\, 2025 2 hours (6:30pm – 8:30pm)  Third session- Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025 2 hours (6:30pm – 8:30pm)  Fourth session- Friday\, February 21\, 2025 2 hours (6:30pm – 8:30pm)  Fifth session- Wednesday\, February 26\, 2025 2 hours (6:30pm – 8:30pm)  Please register before February 12\, 2025  Note: Zoom login ID and Password would be sent to all registrants a day before the course commencement.  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463741
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/lean-six-sigma-course/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463741
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20250126T040556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T040600Z
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SUMMARY:Towards Industrial Large Models and Digital Twins
DESCRIPTION:This talk presents a comprehensive exploration of advancements in industrial large models and digital twin technologies led by the CogTwins Lab at Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST). The research addresses critical areas in intelligent manufacturing\, emphasizing equipment fault prediction\, prognostics health monitoring\, and process optimization through multimodal data integration.  Room: 335\, Bldg: KHS\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2K3
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/towards-industrial-large-models-and-digital-twins/
LOCATION:Room: 335\, Bldg: KHS\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 2K3
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20250125T040609Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to LaTeX: Document Preparation for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging workshop hosted by IEEE\, where we introduce undergraduates to LaTeX\, a powerful tool for creating professional documents. Whether you’re preparing lab reports\, research papers\, or resumes\, LaTeX helps you produce high-quality\, structured content with ease.  This workshop will cover:  – Basics of LaTeX: Setting up the environment and understanding its structure. – Document Formatting: Customizing page layout\, sections\, and text styles. – Math and Equations: Crafting complex mathematical expressions effortlessly. – Tables and Figures: Including tables\, graphs\, and images professionally. – Referencing and Bibliographies: Managing citations with BibTeX. – Templates and Tools: Exploring pre-made templates for academic and professional needs.  Don’t miss this opportunity to master LaTeX and elevate your document preparation skills with IEEE!  Speaker(s): Dr. Waleed Ejaz  Room: 212\, Bldg: E\, 1 Georgian Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada\, L4M 3X9
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-latex-document-preparation-for-engineers/
LOCATION:Room: 212\, Bldg: E\, 1 Georgian Dr\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada\, L4M 3X9
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T180000
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SUMMARY:Toronto Section ExCom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Toronto Section Executive Committee meeting.  Room: SFB560\, Bldg: Sandford Fleming\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461697
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/toronto-section-excom-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Room: SFB560\, Bldg: Sandford Fleming\, 10 King’s College Rd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3G4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461697
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
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SUMMARY:Monthly R7 LMAG Chairs Meeting - January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first LMAG meeting of 2025.  According to the Doodle poll distributed the second week of this month the majority selected Wednesdays at 4 pm Eastern Time for our meeting. Continuing the tradition of my predecessors\, it will be held during the third week of the month. WebEx Links have already been generated for the next 6 months.  Agenda:  – Roll Call – Last Meeting November 18 – minutes approval. – Additions to Agenda (New Business)?  Coordinator Report:  – Still getting up to Speed with Life Member Committee (LMC) and R7 procedures – Am attending the IEEE Operations Committee meeting in Toronto Feb 7 to 9. May learn info to pass on at our next meeting – 2025 Life Members AgeTech Conference will be June 11-13 at Tufts University\, Boston  (https://lifemembersconference.ieee.org/)  – Thursday\, 23 January 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET: WEBINAR – Aging and Longevity: IEEE AgeTech Activities Go here (https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=2M-XmZCWrBGSR8iIWm0IMg~~&pe=0jv9lFfrNnakiODFORYCz8iaZ2CCiB1jtdUVDuvP1Tia59Kn17bMPUla1GvjUpqKea5OdG1J01sqpVzJEuSvSQ~~&t=61RfsgLpzgsuRQYiZOennA~~) to register. – From last meeting: “remind the region Sections and LMAGs officers to be preparing for full participation in the nomination process for 2025 LMC awards” – John Harris noted\, at last meeting\, that the nomination for Canada LMAG award is due next March\, and the Regional and Group nominations are due in April. – MGA will distribute a set of Word documents to support the process. I haven’t seen those yet.  Open discussions (Updates):  – LMC – John – Vancouver – Carl – Southern Alberta – Bill – Northern Canada – Jim – Winnipeg – Elham – London – Murray – Hamilton-K-W – Dwight (preferred email?) – Toronto – Vijay – Peterborough – Sean – Kingston – Doug – Ottawa – Wolfram – Montreal – Anader – Canada Atlantic – Rod  If you haven’t already\, please send me a quick summary of your report.  New Business  Next meeting – Wednesday\, February 19\, 2024\, 4 pm EST  End  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462093
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/monthly-r7-lmag-chairs-meeting-january-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462093
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241225T030642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T040611Z
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SUMMARY:Modeling data and high power over free-space optic channels
DESCRIPTION:Modeling data and high power over free-space optic channels  Abstract: Transmitting modulated data using different schemes along with high power light over free-space optic (FSO) channel under different weather conditions and scintillation strengths will be discussed. Multi-junction Photonic Power Converter (PPC) is used to detect the transmitted high power. Simulation results exploiting the newly added Universal FSO Channel component to OptiSystem software will be presented. New temporal scintillation models including Negative Exponential\, Malag and K-model will be discussed. In addition\, spatial scintillation model and its effect on the transmitted data and high power will be addressed.  ————————————————————————  Modélisation de données et haute puissance sur les canaux optiques en espace libre  Résumé : La transmission de données modulées à l’aide de différents schémas ainsi que d’une lumière haute puissance sur un canal optique en espace libre (FSO) dans différentes conditions météorologiques et intensités de scintillation sera discutée. Le convertisseur de puissance photonique multi-jonction (PPC) est utilisé pour détecter la puissance élevée transmise. Les résultats de simulation exploitant le composant Universal FSO Channel nouvellement ajouté au logiciel OptiSystem seront présentés. De nouveaux modèles de scintillation temporelle\, notamment le modèle exponentiel négatif\, Malag et K\, seront discutés. De plus\, le modèle de scintillation spatiale et ses effets sur les données transmises et la puissance élevée seront abordés.  []  Ahmad Atieh\, Optiwave  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): Ahmad Atieh\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/455916
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/modeling-data-and-high-power-over-free-space-optic-channels/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/455916
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20250113T033556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T035105Z
UID:10000869-1737050400-1737054000@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tiny Circuit Hacks Workshop Series #4: Too Many Switches
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop\, hosted by IEEE UofT Student Branch and Professor Dietz\, will teach you some awesome circuit tricks\, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned builder!  This session is the fourth in our series of fun talks\, and it’s titled “Tiny Circuit Hacks: Too Many Switches!” We had some great material so we decided to split it into multiple talks! This workshop will focus on reading many switches from a much smaller number of IO pins. Attendance at the previous “Too Many LEDs” session is not required!  Room: BA 2145\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/tiny-circuit-hacks-workshop-series-4-too-many-switches/
LOCATION:Room: BA 2145\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20250107T032225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T033716Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges in Capacity Market Design
DESCRIPTION:While capacity markets have been implemented in several regions\, many challenging questions remain in the design arena\, for instance:  – What primary purposes should a capacity market serve? – How is a capacity market design compared to an energy-only design? – What is the capacity demand in the absence of demand bids from market participants? – What quantity of capacity can a resource offer into the capacity market? – How to define and measure the capacity obligation? – How to price the capacity product when the market clearing problem is nonconvex?  This talk will cover some of these capacity market design topics. Some existing designs will be used as examples to facilitate the discussion and demonstrate the challenges.  Speaker(s): Feng Zhao   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460754
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/challenges-in-capacity-market-design/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460754
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20250106T032059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T033644Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership and Management
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  Louis-Rafaël will share his journey in entrepreneuship through answering questions provided by the student committee of TrUST as well as our coordinator.\nCo-sponsored by: NSERC Create TrUST\nSpeaker(s): Louis-Rafaël Robichaud\nAgenda:\n1:00 – 3:00 pm : presentation\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/453969
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/leadership-and-management/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/453969
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241220T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241210T023133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T030618Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Practical Instruction on Ufer Grounds
DESCRIPTION:Concrete encased electrodes for grounding electrical power systems\, also called Ufer grounds\, are highly effective grounding systems when installed correctly. James will explain what constitutes a Ufer ground and how one can be easily constructed in accordance with the IEEE Standard 142-2007 (the Green Book) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). He will also explain what common errors and myths surround Ufer grounds as well as an error in the IEEE Green Book\, and errors in interpreting the NEC. James will also explain how Ufer grounds are essential to effective lightning protection systems. James’ background as an experienced construction electrician and a B.S. Civil Engineer makes him uniquely qualified to explain civil/structural concepts and practices\, and how these are relevant to Electrical Engineers.  Co-sponsored by: IEEE Hamilton PES Chapter\, and other PES Chapters in R7   Speaker(s): James J. Mercier\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450987
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/webinar-practical-instruction-on-ufer-grounds/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450987
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241212T023128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T025143Z
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SUMMARY:An Information Theoretic approach to Conformal Prediction
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Arash Behboodi\, Director of Engineering at Qualcomm AI Research  Date and Time: Wednesday\, December 18\, 2024\, 10-11am  Location: BA-4164  Abstract: Conformal Prediction (CP) is a distribution-free uncertainty estimation framework that constructs prediction sets guaranteed to contain the true answer with a user-specified probability. Intuitively\, the size of the prediction set encodes a general notion of uncertainty\, with larger sets associated with higher degrees of uncertainty. In this work\, we leverage information theory to connect conformal prediction to other notions of uncertainty. More precisely\, we prove three different ways to upper bound the intrinsic uncertainty\, as described by the conditional entropy of the target variable given the inputs\, by combining CP with information theoretical inequalities. Moreover\, we demonstrate two direct and useful applications of such connection between conformal prediction and information theory: (i) more principled and effective conformal training objectives that generalize previous approaches and enable end-to-end training of machine learning models from scratch\, and (ii) a natural mechanism to incorporate side information into conformal prediction. We empirically validate both applications in centralized and federated learning settings\, showing our theoretical results translate to lower inefficiency (average prediction set size) for popular CP methods.  Bio: Arash Behboodi is a machine learning research scientist and Director of Engineering at Qualcomm AI Research. He received the Ph.D. degree in information theory from Ecole Superieure d’Electricite (now CentraleSuplec)\, France\, in 2012\, and a master’s degree in philosophy from Pantheon-Sorbonne university\, 2011. Prior to Qualcomm\, Arash was a senior researcher at Institute for Theoretical Information Technology in RWTH Aachen University and TU Berlin. He has been doing research on information\, machine learning and signal processing theory\, and recently focusing in particular on wireless AI\, inverse problems\, differentiable simulations\, and geometric deep learning. He has been a recipient of multiple best paper awards\, and organized multiple workshops on machine learning and other related topics.  Co-sponsored by: Prof. Ashish Khisti   Speaker(s): Arash Behboodi  Room: BA-4164\, Bldg: BA-4164\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/an-information-theoretic-approach-to-conformal-prediction/
LOCATION:Room: BA-4164\, Bldg: BA-4164\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241122T003147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T023146Z
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SUMMARY:Demonstration of Altair Feko for Antenna simulations
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar a brief introduction to Altair Feko user interface (CADFEKO and POSTFEKO) will be presented\, followed by live demo of the Feko to show case simulation of different antennas and application of various solver technologies explained in (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444953).  Speaker(s): Gopinath Gampala\, Dr. C.J. Reddy  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445102
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/demonstration-of-altair-feko-for-antenna-simulations/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445102
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241207T021608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T023146Z
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SUMMARY:Brain-Inspired Computing Using Magnetic Domain Wall Devices
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Magnetics Toronto Section invites you to a distinguished speaker seminar titled “Brain-Inspired Computing Using Magnetic Domain Wall Devices” by Dr. S. N. Piramanayagam.  Neuromorphic computing or brain-inspired computing is considered as a potential solution to overcome the energy inefficiency of the von Neumann architecture for artificial intelligence applications . To realize spin-based neuromorphic computing practically\, it is essential to design and fabricate electronic analogues of neurons and synapses. An electronic analogue of a synaptic device should provide multiple resistance states. A neuron device should receive multiple inputs and should provide a pulse output when the summation of the multiple inputs exceeds a threshold. Our group has been carrying out investigations on the design and development of various synaptic and neuron devices in our laboratory. Domain wall (DW) devices based on magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs)\, where the DW can be moved by spin-orbit torque\, are suitable candidates for the fabrication of synaptic and neuron devices . Spin-orbit torque helps in achieving DW motion at low energies whereas the use of MTJs helps in translating DW position information into resistance levels (or voltage pulses) . This talk will summarize various designs of synthetic neurons synaptic elements and materials . The first half of the talk will be at an introductory level\, aimed at first-year graduate students. The second half will provide details of the latest research.  K Roy\, A Jaiswal and P Panda\, Naure 575 607-617 (2019)  WLW Mah\, JP Chan\, KR Ganesh\, VB Naik\, SN Piramanayagam\, Leakage function in magnetic domain wall based artificial neuron using stray field\, Appl. Phys. Lett.\, 123 (9) 092401 (2023).  D Kumar\, HJ Chung\, JP Chan\, TL Jin\, ST Lim\, SSP Parkin\, R Sbiaa and SN Piramanayagam\, Ultralow Energy Domain Wall Device for Spin-Based Neuromorphic Computing ACS Nano 17(7) 6261-6274 (2023)  R Maddu\, D Kumar\, S Bhatti and S.N. Piramanayagam\, Spintronic Heterostructures for Artificial Intelligence: A Materials Perspective\, Phys. Stat. Sol. RRL 17(6) 2200493 (2023).  Speaker(s): Prem Piramanayagam  Room: ENG101\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (ENG)\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, 350 Victoria Steet\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B2K3
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/brain-inspired-computing-using-magnetic-domain-wall-devices/
LOCATION:Room: ENG101\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (ENG)\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, 350 Victoria Steet\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B2K3
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241106T233120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T021627Z
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SUMMARY:From Intelligent Surfaces to Noise-Driven Communication: Innovative Technologies for 6G and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:From Intelligent Surfaces to Noise-Driven Communication: Innovative Technologies for 6G and Beyond  Prof. Ertuğrul Başar  Koç University\, Turkey – ebasar@ku.edu.tr  When: December 6th 2024\, 11H00 AM Quebec-Canada Local Time  Where: ONLINE VIA ZOOM: https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1  Meeting ID : 815 2108 4215  Password : 018477  Abstract – Our community has witnessed the rise of many exciting communication technologies in recent years. Notable examples include alternative waveforms\, massive multiple-input multiple-output signaling\, non-orthogonal multiple access\, joint communications and sensing\, AI-empowered systems\, and so on. In this context\, 6G wireless networks will inevitably require a rethinking of wireless communication systems and technologies\, particularly at the physical layer\, since the cellular industry reached another critical milestone with the development of 5G wireless networks with diverse applications. Within this perspective\, first\, this talk aims to shed light on the most recent developments in reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-empowered communication towards 6G and beyond wireless networks by discussing promising candidates for future research and development. Specifically\, we emphasize different RIS architectures and emerging RIS use cases. Second\, taking RIS-based radio frequency chain-free transmitters one step further\, we put forward the paradigm of noise-driven communication. We discuss the potential of noise-driven communication systems for three purposes: low/zero-signal-power transmission by indexing resistors or other noise sources according to information bits\, noise-alike waveform/modulation design for improved communication efficiency\, and unconditionally secure key generation using noise-based loops.  Biography –  []  Prof. Ertuğrul Başar received his Ph.D. degree from Istanbul Technical University in 2013. He is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering\, Koç University\, Istanbul\, Turkey\, and the director of the Communications Research and Innovation Laboratory (CoreLab). He had visiting positions at Ruhr University Bochum\, Germany (2022\, Mercator Fellow) and Princeton University\, USA (2011-2012\, Visiting Research Collaborator). His primary research interests include 6G and beyond wireless networks\, communication theory and systems\, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces\, software-defined radio implementations\, waveform design\, physical layer security\, and deep learning and signal processing for communications. In the past\, Dr. Başar served as an Editor/Senior Editor for many journals\, including IEEE Communications Letters (2016-2022)\, IEEE Transactions on Communications (2018-2022)\, Physical Communication (2017-2020)\, and IEEE Access (2016-2018). Currently\, he is an Editor of Frontiers in Communications and Networks. He is the author/co-author of more than 170 international journal publications and 16 patents that received around 15K citations. He also supervised 5 PhD and 18 master’s students. He is an Associate Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to physical-layer design for next-generation wireless networks\, Prof. Basar was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2023\, becoming one of the youngest IEEE Fellows of Turkey at the age of 37. He is also a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Academy (AIIA). Recently\, Dr. Basar has been selected as an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the Class of 2024-2025.  Speaker(s): Prof. Başar\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443554
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/from-intelligent-surfaces-to-noise-driven-communication-innovative-technologies-for-6g-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443554
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T174000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241121T001903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T004635Z
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SUMMARY:Talk 5: Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series
DESCRIPTION:Shaping the Future: Inspiring Women to Lead in Silicon Photonics and Technology Innovation  Dr. Winnie Ye\, a Fellow of Optica and the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)\, is a leading expert in silicon photonics with applications in telecommunications\, biophotonics\, and renewable energy. As a Full Professor at Carleton University and former Canada Research Chair\, Dr. Ye has earned numerous accolades\, including the IEEE MGA Leadership Award and the Partners in Research National Technology Ambassador Award.  In this talk\, she will explore the transformative potential of silicon photonics and share insights from her journey as a researcher\, educator\, and advocate for women in engineering. Dr. Ye will inspire attendees to lead in technology innovation and foster diversity in STEM fields.  []  Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society  Speaker(s): Dr. Winnie Ye\,   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447344
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/talk-5-empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447344
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241122T003147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T004615Z
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SUMMARY:Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Ultrasound-Stimulated Microbubble Radiation Treatment for Patients with Chest-Wall and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Magnetics Toronto Section invites you to a seminar exploring advancements in cancer treatment through the application of ultrasound-stimulated microbubbles (USMB) to enhance external beam radiotherapy. Previous studies have demonstrated that USMBs can amplify radiotherapy effects by up to 40-fold\, offering significant promise for improving therapeutic outcomes.  This presentation will focus on an ongoing phase I clinical trial investigating USMBs as an adjunct to fractionated radiation therapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer and inoperable tumors near the chest wall. Central to the trial is the Symphony MRI-guided FUS system\, a pioneering technology developed by Arrayus Technologies. This system integrates:  – A large-aperture\, densely populated phased array for fully electronic beam steering. – Advanced MRI-guided spatial targeting with finely adjustable treatment contouring. – Real-time magnetic resonance thermometry for precise monitoring and control.  Speaker(s): David Alberico  Room: KHS369\, Bldg: Kerr Hall South\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, 350 Victoria Steet\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B2K3
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/novel-magnetic-resonance-imaging-guided-ultrasound-stimulated-microbubble-radiation-treatment-for-patients-with-chest-wall-and-locally-advanced-breast-cancer/
LOCATION:Room: KHS369\, Bldg: Kerr Hall South\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, 350 Victoria Steet\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B2K3
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T174000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241121T001903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T004608Z
UID:10000858-1732640400-1732642800@www.ieeetoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Talk 4: Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Impactful Industry Academia Collaborations: The Journey of SODA ABR Algorithm  In this talk\, we will present a recently published work\, in collaboration with UMass Amherst and Caltech\, on developing a performant Adaptive Bitrate algorithm called SODA which delivers high quality of experience while providing performance guarantees. We will also delve in to the backstory behind this collaboration and finally\, touch upon how academics and students can engage with Prime Video Science through collaborations and other open opportunities.  []  Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society  Speaker(s): Dr. Zahaib Akhtar\, Dr. Natalie Strobach   Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447345
URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/talk-4-empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/447345
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T054543
CREATED:20241111T000112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T004608Z
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SUMMARY:Detection of zeptojoule terahertz pulses for 6G technologies
DESCRIPTION:Detection of zeptojoule terahertz pulses for 6G technologies.  Abstract:  We review efforts made at the Ultrafast Terahertz Lab at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Michel Ménard and Dr. Angela Gamouras (NRC) towards demonstrating a high-sensitivity room-temperature detection scheme for terahertz (THz) radiation. This approach is based on nonlinear optical frequency conversion of THz to near-infrared (NIR) frequency. The upconverted NIR photons are spectrally resolved using a monochromator and detected using a commercial single-photon detector sensitive in the NIR. We detect THz pulses with energies as low as 1.4 zJ (10-21 J) which corresponds to 1.5 photons per pulse at a frequency of 2 THz when averaged over only 50\,000 pulses. The development of such high-sensitivity detection schemes will pave the way towards room-temperature THz single-photon detection\, THz quantum technologies and wireless communications. We explore the THz band as a possible solution to meet the ever-growing demand of high data transfer rates for sixth and next generation (6G) wireless communications. At these frequencies\, one of the disadvantages is strong absorption due to water vapour. However\, we have identified seven bands with high spectral transmission between 1 THz and 3 THz under normal atmospheric conditions. We classify these bands into three categories based on the THz propagation distance for different applications: 1. Short\, 2. Mid and 3. Long-range communications.  ————————————————————————  Détection d’impulsions térahertz zeptojoules pour les technologies 6G.  Résumé :  Nous passons en revue les efforts déployés au laboratoire Ultrafast Terahertz de l’Université d’Ottawa sous la supervision du professeur Jean-Michel Ménard et de la Dre Angela Gamouras (CNRC) pour démontrer un système de détection à haute sensibilité à température ambiante pour le térahertz (THz). Cette approche est basée sur la conversion de fréquence optique non linéaire du THz en fréquence proche infrarouge (NIR). Les photons NIR convertis sont résolus spectralement à l’aide d’un monochromateur et détectés à l’aide d’un détecteur commercial à photon unique sensible dans le NIR. Nous détectons des impulsions THz avec des énergies aussi faibles que 1\,4zJ (10-21 J)\, ce qui correspond à 1\,5 photons par impulsion à une fréquence de 2 THz en moyenne sur seulement 50 000 impulsions. Le développement de tels systèmes de détection à haute sensibilité ouvrira la voie à la détection de photons uniques THz à température ambiante\, aux technologies quantiques THz et aux communications sans fil. Nous explorons la bande THz comme solution possible pour répondre à la demande toujours croissante de débits de transfert de données élevés pour les communications sans fil de sixième et prochaine génération (6G). A ces fréquences\, un des inconvénients est la forte absorption due à la vapeur d’eau. Cependant\, nous avons identifié sept bandes à transmission spectrale élevée entre 1 THz et 3 THz dans des conditions atmosphériques normales. Nous classons ces bandes en trois catégories en fonction de la distance de propagation THz pour différentes applications : 1. Communications courtes\, 2. Moyennes et 3. Communications longue portée.  [] []  Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi Aswin Vishnu Radhan  About / A propos  The High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing\, discussions\, and interactions between researchers.  https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program  Le programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques\, les discussions et les interactions entre chercheurs.  https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debit  Co-sponsored by: National Research Council\, Canada. Optonique.  Speaker(s): Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi\, Aswin Vishnu Radhan  Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444952
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LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444952
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