BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IEEE Toronto Section - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250127T040632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T040555Z UID:10000875-1739385000-1740601800@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250126T040556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T040600Z UID:10000874-1739282400-1739286000@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250125T040609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T040559Z UID:10000873-1738170000-1738175400@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250113T033556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T040626Z UID:10000870-1737655200-1737662400@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250116T035105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T040556Z UID:10000871-1737561600-1737565200@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241225T030642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T040611Z UID:10000866-1737468000-1737471600@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250114T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250107T032225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T033716Z UID:10000868-1736863200-1736866800@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20250106T032059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T033644Z UID:10000867-1736341200-1736348400@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241220T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241210T023133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T030618Z UID:10000864-1734706800-1734710400@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241218T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241212T023128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T025143Z UID:10000865-1734516000-1734523200@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241122T003147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T023146Z UID:10000861-1733752800-1733758200@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241207T021608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T023146Z UID:10000863-1733738400-1733742000@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241206T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241106T233120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T021627Z UID:10000850-1733482800-1733486400@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241121T001903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T004635Z UID:10000859-1733245200-1733247600@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241122T003147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T004615Z UID:10000860-1732802400-1732806000@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241126T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241111T000112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T004608Z UID:10000852-1732626000-1732629600@www.ieeetoronto.ca 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 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/detection-of-zeptojoule-terahertz-pulses-for-6g-technologies/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241123T003404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T003404Z UID:10000862-1732291200-1732903200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Election Kick Off Event DESCRIPTION:It’s an IEEE Election Kick-off Event to fill officers’ positions. Room: K229-B\, Bldg: K\, K229 B\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-election-kick-off-event/ LOCATION:Room: K229-B\, Bldg: K\, K229 B\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T084000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T100000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241116T001644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T003147Z UID:10000857-1732264800-1732269600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Parcours d’un diplômé en photonique quantique du labo à l’entreprise DESCRIPTION:Résumé: Pésentation de Mathias Pont dans le domaine de la photonique quantique. Il va présenter son parcours académique et professionnel\, ainsi que ses récents travaux en R&D dans les matériaux et photonique intégrée pour le quantique. [] Mathias Pont (PhD\, Quandela SAS) Co-sponsored by: ETS Optica Student Chapter. Speaker(s): Mathias Pont\, PhD Agenda: 8h40 – 10h00 : technical presentation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445428 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/parcours-dun-diplome-en-photonique-quantique-du-labo-a-lentreprise/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241113T000117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T001903Z UID:10000854-1732190400-1732194000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Government Incentives in Canada DESCRIPTION:[] Please join us on November 21st\, at 12noon for an informative virtual presentation on Government Incentives\, presented by Deloitte. During the session an overview of the government incentives landscape in Canada will be provided\, highlighting examples of some of the major funding programs available to businesses to support their investments in innovation\, capital\, and the environment. The session will also share an overview of the top best practices for pursuing incentives\, and examples of funding success stories. We will be covering: General concepts/processes around government incentives\, tips / best practices for applying – SR&ED program – R&D tax credit – New Clean Economy ITC’s – refundable tax credits that fund capital investments in things like solar\, wind\, geothermal\, hydrogen\, carbon capture\, nuclear\, biomass systems – Federal programs – Smart Renewables\, FedDev Ontario (Business Scale up\, AI\, and Homebuilding technology streams)\, new ISED AI Assist funding – Provincial programs – Southwestern/Eastern Ontario Development Fund\, Automotive Modernization Program Speaker(s): Andrew\, Agenda: We will be covering: General concepts/processes around government incentives\, tips / best practices for applying – SR&ED program – R&D tax credit – New Clean Economy ITC’s – refundable tax credits that fund capital investments in things like solar\, wind\, geothermal\, hydrogen\, carbon capture\, nuclear\, biomass systems – Federal programs – Smart Renewables\, FedDev Ontario (Business Scale up\, AI\, and Homebuilding technology streams)\, new ISED AI Assist funding – Provincial programs – Southwestern/Eastern Ontario Development Fund\, Automotive Modernization Program Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445317 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/government-incentives-in-canada/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445317 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241119T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241115T000325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T001623Z UID:10000855-1732035600-1732038000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Talk 3: Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series DESCRIPTION:Title: Computer Network Research — Academia\, Industry\, and Collaborations Industry and academia are two extremely important participants in the network research. For decades\, both industry practitioners and academic investigators have contributed numerous intellectual results to the community. On one side\, some academic researchers will worry that it’ll be difficult to make research contributions without the evaluation over large-scale production-level deployments. On the other side\, seeing more experience papers from the industry is also a valuable opportunity for researchers to understand how the real network systems work in production. In this talk\, I will share some of our observations about industry and academic collaborations. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society Speaker(s): Dr. Zili Meng\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445855 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/talk-3-empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445855 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241119T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241119T151500 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241113T000117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T001623Z UID:10000853-1732024800-1732029300@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Antenna Modeling and Simulations in Altair Feko DESCRIPTION:Now-a-days antennas have become an integral and important part of almost any wireless communication system. In the field of antenna engineering\, theoretical analysis is of paramount importance in understanding the basics of the antenna radiation characteristics. While the basic concept of antennas is well known\, closed form\, exact analytical solutions to many antenna problems are not practical and impossible in many cases. Advances in electromagnetic (EM) simulations have significantly impacted the antenna design process by providing exact solutions by solving Maxwell’s equations using numerical methods. It is a common practice now in academia and industry to use various commercially available EM simulation tools for antenna design process. In this talk\, we will introduce basics of antenna modeling and simulation process with pros and cons of various numerical methods\, such as Method of Moments (MoM)\, Multilevel Fast Multipole Method (MLFMM)\, Finite Element Method (FEM)\, Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD)\, Physical Optics (PO)\, Ray Lunching Geometrical Optics (RL-GO)\, and Uniform Theory of Diffraction (UTD). We will then discuss modeling and simulation of various antenna types\, starting from simple configurations such as dipoles and loops and eventually leading to more complicated and practical designs such as microstrip patches and high-gain reflector antennas. This webinar will be followed by a second webinar on December 9th (2PM Eastern) with live demonstrations of Feko for antenna simulations by Mr. Gopi Gampala\, Senior Member IEEE\, Manager Global Technical Team\, Altair. Mr. Gampala will introduce Altair Feko user interface (CADFEKO and POSTFEKO) followed by live demo of the Feko to show case simulation of different antennas and application of various solver technologies explained in Webinar on Nov 19th. Register for this live demo session at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445102 Speaker(s): Dr. C.J. Reddy\, Gopinath Gampala Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444953 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/antenna-modeling-and-simulations-in-altair-feko/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241118T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241116T001643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T001610Z UID:10000856-1731934800-1731938400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Specialty Polymer Fibre : Fabrication and Applications DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This talk will cover the research on the fabrication and application of novel polymer fibres in my lab. Applying the fibre drawing technique to unusual materials or combinations of materials opens up a range of new applications. Examples that will be discussed include drawing arrays of metal filaments in a dielectric to make metamaterials and drawing very low Young’s modulus polymers for wearable sensors. [] Simon Fleming University of Sydney\, Australia Co-sponsored by: Co-sponsored by National Research Council\, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Simon Fleming Pavillon J. Armand Bombardier\, J-2074\, Polytechnique Montréal\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/specialty-polymer-fibre-fabrication-and-applications/ LOCATION:Pavillon J. Armand Bombardier\, J-2074\, Polytechnique Montréal\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241118T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241106T233120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T001610Z UID:10000849-1731931200-1731934800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:HV/MV underground power cables; from design to end of life. DESCRIPTION:[] The presentation is focused on the life cycle of high and medium voltage (HV/MV) underground power cables from the design to end of life and includes common cable designs\, installations configurations\, installation errors\, failure modes and both: commissioning and maintenance issues. It is based on many years of experience in cable testing and will provide real life examples. Speaker(s): Boguslaw Bochenski\, PhD\, PEng\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443350 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/hv-mv-underground-power-cables-from-design-to-end-of-life/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443350 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241115T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241016T230113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T000325Z UID:10000843-1731690000-1731704400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Toronto AGM DESCRIPTION:[] Welcome to the a new look for the IEEE Toronto AGM. Instead of sitting for a formal dinner\, we invite everyone to move around an mingle. We want to meet each member and volunteer and guest who shows up. Enjoy a cozy and private venue with drinks\, appetizers\, and food stations serving dinner. The event will feature short presentations from keynote speaker Dr. Raymond Chik\, and presentations by the IEEE Toronto officers. Your $10 ticket will include access to the Distillery District Winter Market\, in addition to everything listed above. Parking is available for an additional fee in nearby Green P lots (see the map below). Transit is reommended where possible. Speaker(s): Raymond Chik\, Agenda: [] Archeo\, 31 Trinity Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5A 3C4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-toronto-agm-3/ LOCATION:Archeo\, 31 Trinity Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5A 3C4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241111T000112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T000105Z UID:10000851-1731430800-1731433200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Talk 2: Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series DESCRIPTION:Industry and Academia collaboration: The hidden patterns! Time required to bring innovation from concept to commercialization could take five to twenty years. Therefore\, innovation via industry-academia collaboration may have limited success because of several factors: – Different objectives\, scope\, time scales of industry and academia do not match\, – Profit-oriented versus non-profit missions. Profits are industry priority. – . IP issues and publications. Difficult issue due to uncertainty and sharing return. Disclosure issues can cause problem in communication to broad group. With the rise of AI/ML\, the challenges are even greater. There is a gap between commercial software implementations\, technical recommendations and standards. Academias are rarely exposed to real products. To address these potential issues\, some actions are needed. Let us discuss these questions and share some best practices we have adopted in our collaboration with universities. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society Speaker(s): Emmanuel Thepie Fapi\, \, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444962 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/talk-2-empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444962 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241025T230134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T233407Z UID:10000846-1731092400-1731099600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Young Professionals Toronto Mini-Putt Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled evening of mini-putt at Par-Tee Putt on Friday\, November 8th from 7-9 PM! This event is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow young professionals and students in the IEEE Toronto community while showing off your putting skills. A ticket includes 18-holes of mini-putt. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the venue. Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! 26 Duncan St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 2B8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-young-professionals-toronto-mini-putt-night/ LOCATION:26 Duncan St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 2B8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241105T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241031T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T233118Z UID:10000848-1730826000-1733247600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring series of five talks on Tuesdays hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and Education. This event series is crafted to guide participants through key milestones and challenges in the academic career journey\, offering insights and tools to foster both personal growth and societal impact. Each session will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions that touch on topics essential for building resilience\, embracing diversity\, and achieving academic and professional success. Participants who attend 4 or 5 sessions will receive an IEEE certificate\, marking their commitment to personal development and their dedication to creating positive change in society. Time: Tuesdays 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM The first talk is on November 5th\, 2024: Title: Empowering Self and Society through the Academic Career Journey Abstract: The journey of starting an academic career as a faculty member is a transformative endeavor that not only enriches the individual but also contributes to the betterment of society. This talk explores the profound reasons behind pursuing an academic position and offers insights into strategies for thriving as a new faculty member\, making meaningful contributions to their institutions and society. [] Speaker(s): Prof. Lin Cai\, \, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443420 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443420 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241104T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T052954 CREATED:20241029T231604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T233119Z UID:10000847-1730719800-1730723400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Integrated Photonics: materials\, switches and careers DESCRIPTION:Abstract : You are invited to join Dr. Matthew Delaney for a technical and career presentation exploring the opportunities and challenges of the photonics integrated ecosystem. In the first part of the talk\, Dr. Delaney will present conducted at the University of Southampton to develop and deploy new phase change materials in novel devices to create reconfigurable photonic switches\, now a hot topic with the AI/data center boom. By coating a multimodal interference device (MMI) with a phase change material (PCM)\, and writing different pixel patterns into the PCM\, it is possible to change the wavefront of the light within the MMI\, enabling a fine level of control. This can be used as the basis for arbitrary photonic routing\, in a small footprint and low-power device. In the second part of the talk\, Dr. Delaney will provide a broader overview of the status and challenges of the integrated photonics field based on insights from working with some of the largest companies in the world across the whole application space\, as they race to bring novel solutions to market. Join the presenter to debate where the field is heading. Hopefully\, this will be a more interactive session where we can discuss different ideas as a group. Co-sponsored by: McGill Optica Student Chapter Speaker(s): Dr. Matthew Delaney Room: MC603\, 6th floor\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, 3480 rue University\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442904 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/integrated-photonics-materials-switches-and-careers/ LOCATION:Room: MC603\, 6th floor\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, 3480 rue University\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442904 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR