This Distinguished/keynote lecture aims at a broad-brush look at current complex EM problems as well as certain teaching / training challenges that confront wave-oriented EM engineering in the 21st century, in a complex computer and technology-driven world with rapidly shifting societal and technical priorities. Co-sponsored by: Arno Thielens Speaker(s): Levent Sevgi Room: ASRC Auditorium, Bldg: ASRC, 85 Saint Nicholas Terrace, New York, New York, United States, 10031

IEEE PCJS Young Professional Talk Series 2024 The Concepts, Algorithms, and Applications of Artificial Intelligence Liang Zhang Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA About the Talk The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first introduced by John McCarthy and Claude Shannon at Dartmouth College in 1955. AI empowers computers with the ability to perceive, reason, and learn, enabling them to mimic and simulate human cognitive processes. Machine learning, a core aspect of AI, allows systems to recognize patterns, make informed decisions, and improve performance over time through experience and data. In this talk, we will explore the fundamental concepts of AI, various search algorithms, decision-making in complex environments, advancements in the field, and the future of AI. Despite its relatively short history, AI has achieved remarkable progress and continues to drive transformative changes across the globe. About the Speaker Liang Zhang (Member, IEEE) received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USA, in 2020. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Princess Anne, MD, USA. Prior to joining UMES, Dr. Zhang was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA. Dr. Zhang has received several prestigious honors, including the Outstanding Dissertation Award from NJIT in 2023, the Hashimoto Prize for the best doctoral dissertation at NJIT in 2020, the IEEE GLOBECOM Travel Grant Award in 2016, and the Best Paper Award at IEEE ICNC in 2014. He has authored 33 publications in leading journals and conferences and has served as a reviewer for numerous IEEE Transactions journals. Dr. Zhang’s research interests span machine learning and the Internet of Things (IoT), mobile edge computing and airborne networks, wireless communications and UAV communications, wireless virtual reality, caching, and energy optimization. Sponsors: IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section IEEE Photonics Society PCJS Chapter IEEE Young Professional PCJS Chapter IEEE Women in Engineering PCJS Chapter IEEE Signal Processing PCJS Chapter All are welcome! You do not have to be a member of the IEEE to attend. The registration is free and required. Event link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450668 Time: 8:00~8:45PM (Eastern Time), Monday December 16th, 2024 Zoom: https://futurewei.zoom.us/j/6135444997?pwd=KKKo8mEq66bLONa0Egynb9hWaSZfzl.1&omn=95414972880&from=addon Zoom ID: 613 544 4997 Password: 1001 Registration Required (Please Click "Register Now" at the end of this page to finish your registration) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Princeton/Central Jersey Section, IEEE Photonics Society PCJS, IEEE Young Professional PCJS, IEEE Women in Engineering PCJS, IEEE Signal Processing PCJS Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/450668

This presentation explores the dynamics of wide-area oscillations in power grids and their impact on grid stability, particularly under high penetration of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR). This is part of ongoing three-year research project, Wide-Area Oscillation Assessment and Trending Analysis, funded by DOE Office of Electricity Advanced Grid Modeling program. Wide-area oscillations carry crucial information about system stability. While well-damped oscillations are often contained, strong oscillations can signal impending stability issues, reducing system performance, increasing equipment wear, and potentially causing generation tripping or grid breakup. Adequate damping of key oscillation modes is essential for reliable grid operation. Co-sponsored by: CH06148 Speaker(s): Ning, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440773

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future—it’s a transformative force reshaping our world today. WIE Boston, IEEE Boston Section and IET New England Chapter invites you to attend an workshop to talk about AI. This event is divided into 2 sessions. The first session invites you to embark on an engaging journey through the essentials of AI. The second session invites you to join a workshop which will walk you through step-by-step, how to setup your own ChatGPT Registration for the second session can be found here: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451513 Co-sponsored by: IET - The Institution of Engineering and Technology Speaker(s): Noor Aftab Agenda: Session 1: In this session, you’ll uncover key milestones to get started with AI—from foundational concepts to practical applications that boost productivity, automation, and skills. Through actionable insights and real-world examples, this hour of discovery will inspire you to integrate AI into your work, whether you’re an engineer, technologist, or enthusiast. Leave with a roadmap to innovation, tools to experiment with AI, and a vision of how it can drive growth in your personal and professional life. Session 2: The second session invites you to join a workshop which will walk you through step-by-step, how to setup your own ChatGPT [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451467

This presentation explores the dynamics of wide-area oscillations in power grids and their impact on grid stability, particularly under high penetration of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR). This is part of ongoing three-year research project, Wide-Area Oscillation Assessment and Trending Analysis, funded by DOE Office of Electricity Advanced Grid Modeling program. Wide-area oscillations carry crucial information about system stability. While well-damped oscillations are often contained, strong oscillations can signal impending stability issues, reducing system performance, increasing equipment wear, and potentially causing generation tripping or grid breakup. Adequate damping of key oscillation modes is essential for reliable grid operation. Conventional analysis has focused on large synchronous generators, but the rising penetration of renewable generation and active loads is driving observable changes in oscillatory behavior. A systematic study reveals that high IBR penetration correlates with lower damping ratios of inter-area modes, while heavier loads correlate with lower oscillation frequencies. Without proper control and coordination, high IBR penetration could exacerbate these oscillations, posing risks to grid stability. To mitigate these risks, we developed and tested control strategies for IBRs to improve oscillation damping. Leveraging our prior experience in grid oscillation research, we focused on designing control algorithms for both grid-forming and grid-following IBRs. Study results show that these control strategies can enhance the stability of power grids with high renewable generation. Co-sponsored by: CH06148 Speaker(s): Ning Agenda: - Introduction - Presentation by Dr. Ning Zhou Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/440779

NJ Coast Section Leadership meeting; others by invitation Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451940

Networking Opportunities Attendees can connect with peers and industry leaders. It’s a great chance to build professional relationships and find potential collaborators or mentors. Please check the conference program to see who might be speaking on the days you plan to attend. Inspirational Talks You can communicate and interact with keynote speakers, panelists, and workshop presenters, prominent figures in engineering and technology. Do not forget to register for both conferences. Resource Sharing Information on career opportunities, professional development programs, and other resources provided by IEEE. Socializing and Community Building Beyond formal aspects, it’s also an opportunity for informal conversations and community building among those who share similar interests and goals. Agenda: 12:00 PM Reception 1:00 PM Adjournment Hilton Daytona Beach - Beach front Resort, Daytona, Florida, United States

Hosted by the Future Networks Satellite Working Group Date/Time: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 17:00 UTC Join us for two amazing presentations Topic: Management and Control Techniques for Energy Saving in Integrated Non-Terrestrial/Terrestrial Networks by Franco Davoli (CNIT-University of Genoa, Italy), Hesham Elbakoury (Consultant, USA) Abstract: In the evolutionary path beyond 5G toward 6G, network energy efficiency is being recognized as a fundamental indicator, along with those regarding system performance. The impact of this aspect extends to both wired and wireless networks and, among the latter, to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) as well, and implies a reconsideration of management and control techniques to include the trade-off between energy and performance KPIs. This talk will touch upon some topics relevant to NTN/TN integration in this respect: conveying energy consumption information and adjustment capabilities; energy/performance tradeoff over multiple time scales; role of virtualization; multiple orchestration levels; exploiting O-RAN functional splitting in NTN edge extension; role of AI/ML. Speakers: Franco Davoli is Professor Emeritus at the University of Genoa, Department of Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering, and Naval Architecture (DITEN). (see full bio in SPEAKER details) Hesham is an industry veteran with extensive background and expertise in IT/OT, and the architecture and design of access, carrier, and enterprise Networks. (see full bio in SPEAKER details) Topic: Evolving Non-Terrestrial Networks from 5G to 6G by Alessandro Guidotti (CNIT-University of Bologna, Italy) Abstract: In the evolutionary path beyond 5G toward 6G, network energy efficiency is being recognized as a fundamental indicator, along with those regarding system performance. The impact of this aspect extends to both wired and wireless networks and, among the latter, to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) as well, and implies a reconsideration of management and control techniques to include the trade-off between energy and performance KPIs. This talk will touch upon some topics relevant to NTN/TN integration in this respect: conveying energy consumption information and adjustment capabilities; energy/performance tradeoff over multiple time scales; role of virtualization; multiple orchestration levels; exploiting O-RAN functional splitting in NTN edge extension; role of AI/ML. Speaker: Dr. Alessandro Guidotti received the master degree (magna cum laude) in telecommunications engineering and the Ph.D. degree in electronics, computer science, and telecommunications from the University of Bologna, Italy, in 2008 and 2012, respectively. (see full bio in SPEAKER details) Co-sponsored by: Future Networks Satellite Working Group Speaker(s): Franco Davoli (CNIT-University of Genoa, Italy), Hesham Elbakoury (Consultant, USA), Alessandro Guidotti (CNIT-University of Bologna, Italy) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451783

What is remote sensing ? Which are the physical principles ? In this tutorial the fundamental concepts of satellite remote sensing are illustrated as its motivations and contributes to real world problems. Particular emphasis is paid to microwave satellite remote sensing and ocean applications. Speaker(s): Maurizio Migliaccio Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451121

Monthly NY Section Executive Committee Meeting. End of Year Dinner - Restaurant TBD This is a hybrid meeting. Please register for building access, as well as dinner headcount. Room: 4001, 1 Penn Plaza, New York, New York, United States, 10119, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/452027

Special Presentation by Dr. Ayush Dwivedi (Tampere U., Finland) Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, December 19th, 2024 @ 12:00 UTC Topic: Machine Learning Ideas for Sensor Networks Abstract: This talk explores the application of machine learning (ML) techniques to address the challenges in scaling sensor networks while maintaining accuracy and energy efficiency. First, we discuss ML-based approaches to optimize data transmission, significantly reducing communication overhead and extending battery lifetimes. Second, we examine the impact of such optimizations on enhancing overall network capacity. Finally, the role of ML in sensor calibration is analyzed, highlighting its potential to improve accuracy and scalability. Speaker: Dr. Ayush Dwivedi a postdoctoral research scholar at Tampere University, Finland, with a PhD from the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India. His research focuses on next-generation wireless communication, including non-terrestrial networks, stochastic geometry, satellite-based IoT, and sensor networks for smart cities. He has been an active member of the IEEE INGR Satellite Working Group for several years, contributing to ideas on satellite-based sensor networks. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448221

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future—it’s a transformative force reshaping our world today. WIE Boston, IEEE Boston Section and IET New England Chapter invites you to attend an workshop to talk about AI. This event is divided into 2 sessions. This is the second session invites you to join a workshop which will walk you through step-by-step, how to setup your own ChatGPT Co-sponsored by: IET - The Institution of Engineering and Technology Speaker(s): Noor Aftab Agenda: Session 2: The second session invites you to join a workshop which will walk you through step-by-step, how to setup your own ChatGPT [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451513

IEEE Region-1 Women in Engineering Affinity Group officers and volunteers - a Virtual meeting to share updates about the activities, information about upcoming events, opportunities, and discussions. Agenda: A brief discussion about past events and upcoming events by R1 WIE Co-Ordinator Dr. Anisha Apte A brief recap of the R1R2 WIE Forum East by Dr. Charlotte Blair/Other Forum attendees Discuss past and upcoming events, addressing queries of the officers attending the meeting. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/454365