Workshop on Sensing, Coding, and Communications
2025-06-17 09:00 - 16:15 UTC | Room: BA 2135, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y1R5
I am happy to announce a Workshop on Sensing, Coding, and Communications to be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the University of Toronto, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, BA 2135 from 9 AM to 4:15 PM featuring the following distinguished speakers: – Prof. Henk Wymeersch (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden) – Prof. Shuowen Zhang (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China) – Prof. Liang Liu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) – ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer – Prof. Seok-Hwan Park (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) – Prof. Emanuele Viterbo (Monash University, Australia) – Prof. Hei Victor Cheng (Aarhus University, Denmark) – Prof. Li-Hsiang Shen (National Central University, Taiwan) Please RSVP your spot by June 10 using the following link: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOrY5kW2zw7pXX3qwcMdLRB2aPuGlqs1hkgc8V0TBezeKSiw/viewform) Room: BA 2135, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y1R5

IEEE Toronto Virtual Golf Spring Social
2025-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | The Sand Trap, 1306 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[] IEEE Toronto has reserved the venue for a private event. We’d love to connect with volunteers, members, and your family, friends, or coworkers for our 2025 spring social event. Your ticket will get you 2 drinks, snacks, and a chance to take some swings in the golf simulator. Tickets are limited and are heavily subsidized. The Sand Trap, 1306 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tutorial: Active Alignment for Photonics Assembly
2025-06-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Room: MC603, 6th floor, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, 3480 rue University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487104
Abstract : Active Alignment for Photonics Assembly is a key technology in high-precision manufacturing. It ensures sub-micron accuracy by continuously optimizing component positioning in real time. Unlike passive alignment methods, Active Alignment uses live optical feedback to achieve the highest possible performance. The technology is essential for applications that demand exceptional optical precision, including Camera modules & LiDAR systems, Laser beam shaping & external cavity resonators, Optical fibers & photonic integrated circuits (PICs), and Medical imaging & high-performance optics. This tutorial talk will provide an overview of Active Alignment for Photonics Assembly, key features and applications of the technology, and an opportunity for discussion with the presenter. Co-sponsored by: McGill Optica Student Chapter. Optech. Speaker(s): Sebastian Haag Agenda: 2:00 – 2:30 pm: free networking (on-site only) 2:30 – 4:00 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/487104

How Close Can Far-Field Be? Getting the Best Out of Your Measurement Range
2025-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Room: BA 2135, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4
Please join us for an upcoming lecture on 2 June 2025 at 3 – 4 pm (Eastern Time) by Dr. Benoit Derat, Senior Director for Systems Developments and Project Implementations, at Rohde & Schwarz, Munich, Germany. Date: Monday, 2 June 2025 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST) Location: Room BA 2135, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St, Toronto How Close Can Far-Field Be? Getting the Best Out of Your Measurement Range Trends in modern wireless communications, including the use of massive MIMO and millimeter wave frequencies, have supported an increased deployment of electrically large antennas. This created technical and economic challenges as many EMC or regulatory tests require a far-field condition. This talk provides an overview of the recent findings in defining the shortest possible far-field test distance, depending on the size of the device under test, its operation frequency, the target metric and the upper bound acceptable measurement deviation. Practical ways are also described to determine the maximum antenna aperture size that can be tested in the far-field at a given frequency and for a maximum error, in an existing chamber with a defined range length. Speaker(s): Benoit Derat Room: BA 2135, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4

​The IEEE Toronto Inter-Society Distinguished Lecturer Day
2025-06-02 09:55 - 16:00 | Room: ENG-LG02, Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University, 245 Church Street, Toronto , Ontario, Canada
IEEE Toronto Section is pleased to announce a DL day, which brings together distinguished lecturers from the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), Signal Processing Society (SPS), and Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) in a single event. This offers attendees an unparalleled opportunity to engage with renowned professionals who are at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields.​ The event will feature cutting-edge talks on topics such as multilayer networks, self-supervised Wi-Fi sensing, semantic communications with diffusion models, digital twin networks for vehicle platoons, pervasive intelligence in 6G systems, and emerging cybersecurity threats with current state-of-the-art defenses.​ Join us for a day filled with insightful talks, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Whether you’re a graduate student, young researcher, or industry professional, this event offers new perspectives on the latest advancements in the field. Please complete a FREE registration before May 25 at vTools to reserve your lunch and coffee/refreshments. [] Agenda: [] Room: ENG-LG02, Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, Toronto Metropolitan University, 245 Church Street, Toronto , Ontario, Canada

Innovations in Project Management: AI and more
2025-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485146
[] Please join us on for an informative virtual presentation on what’s changing in project management, with special attention on how AI is impacting every part of the process. We’ll explore some of the tools available to project managers and talk about how to future-proof your career from an AI perspective, whether you’re managing projects or just working with them. Attendees will learn how to leverage AI to manage projects better, and about some of the newest tools at the disposal of PMs. We’ll give special attention to some of the free or low-cost options available. What You’ll Learn: – AI in real life: predictive analytics, smart status reports, AI “co‑pilots” for stakeholder comms – Project Manager 2.0: which human skills (strategy, negotiation, empathy) now matter most and why – Low‑Code / No‑Code boom: how citizen‑developers are shrinking delivery timelines (and new governance pitfalls to watch) – ESG & DEI: why sustainability and inclusive teams drive project ROI and how to bake both into your plan – Next‑gen agents: a peek at Agent Stores and autonomous tools – Stay current: podcasts, newsletters, and communities that will keep you ahead of the curve This Session is Ideal For: – Practicing & aspiring project managers – Engineers and technical leads tasked with delivery oversight – Business stakeholders curious about AI’s impact on project success – Anyone responsible for getting work done on time and on budget Speaker(s): Mark Farmer Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485146

Towards realistic quantum networks with room-temperature systems and laser-trapped atoms in optical cavities
2025-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483881
Towards realistic quantum networks with room-temperature systems and laser-trapped atoms in optical cavities Abstract: The development of quantum networks promises transformative advances in communication, computation, and sensing, with applications such as quantum-secured communication and blind quantum computing. A central challenge is the distribution of entanglement over long distances, typically requiring quantum repeaters. In this talk, I will present our recent theoretical work towards using room-temperature quantum systems for quantum repeaters, and discuss their feasibility and challenges. Also, I will touch on a recent collaboration with NanoQT on satellite-assisted global quantum networking based on neutral atoms in optical cavities. ———————————————————————— Vers des réseaux quantiques réalistes avec des systèmes à température ambiante et des atomes piégés par laser dans des cavités optiques Résumé: Le développement des réseaux quantiques promet des avancées majeures en communication, en calcul et en détection, avec des applications telles que la communication quantique sécurisée et l’informatique quantique aveugle. La distribution de l’intrication sur de longues distances, qui nécessite généralement des répéteurs quantiques, constitue un défi majeur. Dans cet exposé, je présenterai nos récents travaux théoriques sur l’utilisation de systèmes quantiques à température ambiante pour les répéteurs quantiques, et j’aborderai leur faisabilité et leurs défis. J’aborderai également une récente collaboration avec NanoQT sur la mise en réseau quantique mondial assisté par satellite, basée sur des atomes neutres dans des cavités optiques. Jiawei Ji (PDF at University of Calgary) 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): Jiawei Ji, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483881

IEEE Canada Blockchain Forum 2025 (3rd edition)
2025-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7
Speaker Announcements – (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshramadoss/), Chair, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, Author, Speaker – (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrmacdonald/), EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario) – (https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/veneris-a/), Professor at the University of Toronto – (https://www.linkedin.com/in/redwanmeslem/), Executive Director at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) – To be announced, Kinexys Digital Payments at J.P. Morgan And researchers from the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Waterloo, York University, as well as startup founders from (https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/blockchain-web3/) (Web3 Stream in partnership with University of Toronto and HEC Montréal). Main Themes – Global Payments – CBDC vs Stablecoins – Cybersecurity Co-sponsored by: Exaion Speaker(s): Mark MacDonald, Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7

Distinguished Lecture Double Feature: Dr. Rabia Yazicigil and Dr. Alvin Loke
2025-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Room: SF2202, Bldg: Sandford Fleming Building, 10 King’s College Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G4
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

An End-to-End Approach to the Challenges in Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) and Packaging
2025-03-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Room: MC603, 6th floor, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, 3480 rue University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472834
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

Toronto Visual AI Hackathon
2025-03-22 08:00 - 21:00 | Bldg: Toronto Metropolitan University, Rooms KHE 117, Kerr Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3
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

Rohde & Schwarz Industry Night
2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Room: 229 B, Bldg: K, 1 Georgian Dr, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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

Resume Roast Session for Undergraduates
2025-03-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Room: 212, Bldg: E, 1 Georgian Dr, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 3X9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462070
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

IEEE Toronto Blockchain Meetup
2025-03-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Room: 806, International Business University, 80 Bloor St West, 8th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2V1
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

Wireless Security for the Internet of Things: Device Authentication and Key Generation
2025-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469987
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

Team Meeting
2025-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | 941 Progress Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Introductory meeting discussing the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the Centennial student branch. 941 Progress Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Networking Evening
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Room: Fireside Gallery, Bldg: L Block, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, M1G 3T8
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

Enhancement of Key Generation Rate in QKD systems using dual branch PNR detectors
2025-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466855
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

MakeUofT - Canada's Largest Makeathon
2025-02-15 08:00 - 2025-02-16 20:00 | Bldg: Myhal Center, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 0C9
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

Terahertz Test and Measurement: On Earth and Elsewhere
2025-02-13 16:15 - 17:30 | Room: Room 137, Bldg: McLennan Physical Labs, 255 Huron Street, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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

Lean Six Sigma Course
2025-02-12 18:30 - 2025-02-26 20:30 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463741
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

Towards Industrial Large Models and Digital Twins
2025-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Room: 335, Bldg: KHS, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3
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

Introduction to LaTeX: Document Preparation for Engineers
2025-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Room: 212, Bldg: E, 1 Georgian Dr, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 3X9
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

Toronto Section ExCom Meeting
2025-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Room: SFB560, Bldg: Sandford Fleming, 10 King’s College Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/461697
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

Monthly R7 LMAG Chairs Meeting - January 2025
2025-01-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462093
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

Modeling data and high power over free-space optic channels
2025-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/455916
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

Tiny Circuit Hacks Workshop Series #4: Too Many Switches
2025-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Room: BA 2145, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2E4
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

Challenges in Capacity Market Design
2025-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/460754
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

Leadership and Management
2025-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/453969
Abstract: Louis-Rafaël will share his journey in entrepreneuship through answering questions provided by the student committee of TrUST as well as our coordinator.
Co-sponsored by: NSERC Create TrUST
Speaker(s): Louis-Rafaël Robichaud
Agenda:
1:00 – 3:00 pm : presentation
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/453969

Webinar - Practical Instruction on Ufer Grounds
2024-12-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450987
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
