Antennas are integral part of wireless communication devices and traditionally have remained off the Integrated Circuits (ICs which are also commonly known as chips) resulting in large sized modules. In the last decade, the increased level of integration provided by silicon technologies and emerging applications at millimeter wave frequencies (such as 5G/6G) has helped to achieve true System-on-Chip solutions bringing the antennas on the chip. This is because antenna sizes at these frequencies become small enough for practical on-chip realization. Though, there are a number of benefits of putting antennas on-chip, such as monolithic integration resulting in compact systems, robustness due to absence of bond wires or other connection mechanisms between the antenna and the circuits, lower cost due to mass manufacturing in standard CMOS processes, etc. However, there are a number of challenges to overcome, for instance dealing with silicon substrate high conductivity and permittivity (resulting in poor radiation efficiency), metal stack-up and layout restrictions, and on-chip characterization through delicate probes, etc. Furthermore, the co-design of circuits and antenna, which sometime have contradicting requirements, need knowledge of both the domains. This talk aims to discuss the above challenges in detail as well as the proposed solutions. In particular, many design examples will be shown for the gain and radiation efficiency enhancement of on-chip antennas through artificial magnetic conductors. The talk will conclude with the upcoming trends in the field of on-chip antennas. Co-sponsored by: University of Washington - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Speaker(s): Prof. Atif Shamim, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420398

Antennas are integral part of wireless communication devices and traditionally have remained off the Integrated Circuits (ICs which are also commonly known as chips) resulting in large sized modules. In the last decade, the increased level of integration provided by silicon technologies and emerging applications at millimeter wave frequencies (such as 5G/6G) has helped to achieve true System-on-Chip solutions bringing the antennas on the chip. This is because antenna sizes at these frequencies become small enough for practical on-chip realization. Though, there are a number of benefits of putting antennas on-chip, such as monolithic integration resulting in compact systems, robustness due to absence of bond wires or other connection mechanisms between the antenna and the circuits, lower cost due to mass manufacturing in standard CMOS processes, etc. However, there are a number of challenges to overcome, for instance dealing with silicon substrate high conductivity and permittivity (resulting in poor radiation efficiency), metal stack-up and layout restrictions, and on-chip characterization through delicate probes, etc. Furthermore, the co-design of circuits and antenna, which sometime have contradicting requirements, need knowledge of both the domains. This talk aims to discuss the above challenges in detail as well as the proposed solutions. In particular, many design examples will be shown for the gain and radiation efficiency enhancement of on-chip antennas through artificial magnetic conductors. The talk will conclude with the upcoming trends in the field of on-chip antennas. Co-sponsored by: University of Washington - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Washington State University - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Speaker(s): Prof. Atif Shamim, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420398

IEEE VTS Chicago is pleased to invite VTS Distinguished Speaker Prof. Halim Yanikomeroglu of Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada to give a VTS Distinguished Lecture on High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in Near-Space: Towards an Integrated Network of Networks. We are also pleased to work with various other co-hosts from the US and Canada. This meeting is virtual so please register on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcemgqDMtGdw9a04DNTVGs1CMJDlXKR-R. Speaker(s): Halim Yanikomeroglu, Agenda: All times in CDT: 6:00 to 6:05 PM Introduction 6:05 to 6:45 PM VTS Distinguished Lecture: Prof. Halim Yanikomeroglu 6:45 to 6:55 PM Q&A 6:55 to 7:00 PM Closing and adjournment Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410338

Join us for a session on building a disciplined investment Strategy. Find out how your portfolio ranks in achieving your life financial goals. How does Uncle Sam play a role in your ultimate monetary goals? What type of financial strategies can you implement today to hit those marks? Find out today all you need to know. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Phuong Toan Nguyen , Agenda: 12:00 pm PDT IEEE Announcement 12:02 pm PDT Introduction of speaker 12:04 pm PDT Presentation 12:45 pm PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421220

EXCOM Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/399082

Data is the foundation of any software application. These applications accept, process, and output the response based on the data type. It is of high importance to ensure the safety of these data. The protection is ensured by architecting the application securely. With the rise of foundational models the influence of ML applications is growing and the paradigm of security changes rapidly. There are various ways to interact with these foundational models and this is the application developers responsibility to secure the data accepted and ended by these applications. In this talk, I will discuss the data classification, security paradigm, and security for LLM applications. Co-sponsored by: Seattle University Student Chapter Speaker(s): Pranav Chaudhary Agenda: 6.00 PM to 6.50 PM Techtalk Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423731

IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. Agenda: IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. - Approval of past minutes. - Treasurer’s report - Secretary’s report - Chapter Reports - Affinity Group Reports - Student Branch Reports - Committee Chair Reports - On-going Business - Follow-up - New Business Items - Action Items; review and updates Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423730

The ability of electromagnetic waves to penetrate through various building materials, together with advances in design of ultra-wideband compact radar modules, has made see-thru-wall technology, also known as Through-the-wall radar imaging (TWRI), of increasing importance in a wide range of both civilian and defense applications. In this lecture, an overview of various TWRI technologies, including the latest research in several areas important in the design of TWRI systems, will be presented. Electromagnetic-based techniques for wall parameter estimation to mitigate the adverse wall effects and enhance the efficient imaging and classification of targets within and/or behind walls will be discussed. For efficient imaging, details of fast polarimetric and tomographic based imaging algorithms for both 2D and 3D scenarios will be given, and imaging results for various realistic scenarios using both numerical simulations and laboratory measurements will be presented, Development of wideband and ultrawideband antenna arrays, which are essential in successful implementation of see-thru-wall technology, together with hardware descriptions of two constructed portable systems will conclude the presentation. Throughout, I will include a personal perspective from my own two-decade journey in this interdisciplinary research area. Co-sponsored by: University of Washington - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Speaker(s): Prof. Ahmad Hoorfar, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420399

The ability of electromagnetic waves to penetrate through various building materials, together with advances in design of ultra-wideband compact radar modules, has made see-thru-wall technology, also known as Through-the-wall radar imaging (TWRI), of increasing importance in a wide range of both civilian and defense applications. In this lecture, an overview of various TWRI technologies, including the latest research in several areas important in the design of TWRI systems, will be presented. Electromagnetic-based techniques for wall parameter estimation to mitigate the adverse wall effects and enhance the efficient imaging and classification of targets within and/or behind walls will be discussed. For efficient imaging, details of fast polarimetric and tomographic based imaging algorithms for both 2D and 3D scenarios will be given, and imaging results for various realistic scenarios using both numerical simulations and laboratory measurements will be presented, Development of wideband and ultrawideband antenna arrays, which are essential in successful implementation of see-thru-wall technology, together with hardware descriptions of two constructed portable systems will conclude the presentation. Throughout, I will include a personal perspective from my own two-decade journey in this interdisciplinary research area. Co-sponsored by: University of Washington - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Washington State University - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Speaker(s): Prof. Ahmad Hoorfar, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420399

EXCOM Meeting for IEEE PES Seattle Officers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423699

IP Rights in Space: Space debris. Who owns it? This is the foundation of one of the big challenges to space debris remediation - even if a satellite breaks up into dangerous pieces, technically the country of registration still owns all those pieces, and it is not allowed to handle and/or manipulate the space objects of another country. Should the outer space treaty require the state of registry to maintain jurisdiction and control, and if control is lost should other countries have the right to mitigate potential dangers? Find out this and more today at IEEE Tech Talk. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Steve Wood, Dr. Kayyali Agenda: 6:00 am PDT IEEE announcements 6:02 am PDT Introduction of the Stephen Wood 6:04 am PDT Presentation 6:45 am PDT Dr. Kayalli 7:15 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420044

Join us for a Smart Cities Session on the City of Chicago. Find out why Chicago is one of the top smart cities in the world due to their Smart health, Smart mobility, Smart governance, Smart security, Smart lighting, Smart connectivity and Smart water. Chicago is ranked one of the top Smart Cities on the planet. Find out how your city can be more like Chicago. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Agenda: 6:00 am PDT IEEE Announcements 6:02 am PDT Introduction of Speakers 6:04 am PDT Presentation 6:45 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420129

Join us for a session on Smart Cities Copenhagen. Find out why Copenhagen is one of the top Smart Cities on the planet. Smart water, smart mobility, smart medicine, and Smart Buildings. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Speaker(s): , Aravand Memana Agenda: 07:00 am PDT IEEE Introductions 07:02 am PDT Introduction of the Speakers 07:04 am PDT Presentation 07:45 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414860

Join us for a session on 4G telcom on the Moon. How is NASA and Nokia building this platform? Find out all the details today. The connectivity space race is heating up - and expanding beyond Earth orbit. Nokia is working with Intuitive Machines and SpaceX to put a 4G cellular network on the moon, and NASA is paying SpaceX and Blue Origin to look into creating satellite-based communication networks for Mars. What would such networks be used for, and how might they open the way for an interplanetary internet? Science journalist Alan Boyle, who's been covering space-based networking for more than two decades, provides his perspective. - Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Alan Boyle, Agenda: 4:00 pm PDT IEEE Announcements 4:02 pm PDT Introduction of the Speaker 4:04 pm PDT Presentation 4:45 pm PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419816

Join us for a session on 4G telcom on the Moon. How is NASA and Nokia building this platform? Find out all the details today. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Agenda: 4:00 pm PDT IEEE Announcements 4:02 pm PDT Introduction of the Speaker 4:04 pm PDT Presentation 4:45 pm PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419816

RSVP: You're invited to join us at the IEEE Bowling event, hosted by the Young Professionals affinity group. The event will take place at West Seattle Bowl, offering an exciting opportunity for networking and fun. Kindly register your attendance using the provided link. Registration is applicable to both members, non-members and students. Your registration is essential to ensure an accurate headcount, as spots are limited. We look forward to seeing you there! About the event: The IEEE YP AG Bowling Networking Event aims to bring together IEEE members, non-members, students, and professionals in the fields of electrical engineering and computer science for an evening of team engagement, networking, and relationship-building in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Beyond the recreational aspect of bowling, this event serves as a platform to foster meaningful connections, break down barriers, and strengthen the professional network within the community. Agenda: Event: IEEE YP Bowling: Striking Connections Date: June 22, 2024 Time 12:30 – 3:00 PM 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Registration and Welcome 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Bowling and Networking 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Closure and Networking Wrap-Up 3:30 PM: Event Concludes 4505 39th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98116

[] Abstract: Cities worldwide are transitioning quickly towards a low-carbon environment, high quality of living, and resource-efficient economy. Artificial Intelligence of Things (IoT) is a combination of Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable autonomous decision-making, data analytics, and system optimization. This talk will share our experiences on AIoT for smart cities. The first work is called Green IoT, which provides artificial intelligence and open data for sustainable city development. In this work, we developed an intelligent IoT system for air pollution monitoring in Uppsala, Sweden. The second work, called Smart Water Auditing, uses IoT and machine learning to provide insights into how much water is consumed in different domestic use categories. It aims to reduce water consumption and raise awareness of people's water consumption habits. This talk will present our AIoT system designs, machine learning algorithms, implementation, and experimental results in Hong Kong and Sweden. Bio: Dr. Edith C.H. Ngai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Hong Kong. Before joining HKU in 2020, she was an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University, Sweden. Her research interests include IoT, edge intelligence, smart cities, and smart health. Her co-authored papers received a Best Paper Award in QShine 2023 and Best Paper Runner-Up Awards in ACM/IEEE IPSN 2013 and IEEE IWQoS 2010. She was an Area Editor of IEEE Internet of Things Journal from 2020 to 2022. She is an Associate Editor in IEEE Transactions of Mobile Computing and IEEE Transactions of Industrial Informatics. She has been a TPC co-chair in IEEE SmartCity 2015, IEEE GreenCom 2022, and IEEE/ACM IWQoS 2024. She was a project leader of the "Green IoT" in Sweden, which was named on IVA's 100 List by the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences in 2020. She received a Meta Policy Research Award in Asia Pacific in 2022. She is a Distinguished Lecturer in the IEEE Communication Society from 2023 to 2024. HKU IoT Lab: https://www.eee.hku.hk/~iotlab/ At the time of the event, go to https://simnet.zoom.us/j/91698723639?pwd=M05JeHAzUWlYRmVXTDdheEhzamQyUT09 Or on the Zoom app Meeting ID: 91698723639 Meeting Passcode: 848898 Co-sponsored by: Pradeep Kumar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417512

The Seattle Chapter of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (UFFC-S) aims to provide UFFC-S members with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as network with the local, vibrant UFFC community. Dr. Ayache Bouakaz, PhD will be our guest speaker. Dr. Bouakaz is Director of Research at the Imaging & Brain Institute of the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) in Tours, France. His research focuses on imaging and therapeutic applications of ultrasound. He is a prolific author and inventor. He is notably the IEEE UFFC Distinguished Lecturer for 2023-2024. Dr. Bouakaz will present on "Ultrasound and microbubbles for anticancer drug delivery: From physics to clinics." This meeting will be hosted by our friends and colleagues at Philips Healthcare. The meeting will be hybrid. Please register so that organizers can plan accordingly. Online meeting details will be made available well in advance of the event. In-person seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. All guests must enter through Building A and be escorted to the meeting room. NOTE: Dr. Bouakaz will be in the Seattle area for two nights. On June 24th he will present at Philips Healthcare in Bothell. On June 25th he will present at the University of Washington in Seattle. Feel free to attend either or both events. Speaker(s): Ayache, Agenda: 5:00 PM: Networking and Refreshments 5:15 PM: Welcome and Introductions 5:30 PM: Tech Talk 6:15 PM: Q&A 6:30 PM: Adjourn Philips Healthcare, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98021, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421804

The Seattle Chapter of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (UFFC-S) aims to provide UFFC-S members with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as network with the local, vibrant UFFC community. Dr. Ayache Bouakaz, PhD will be our guest speaker. Dr. Bouakaz is Director of Research at the Imaging & Brain Institute of the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) in Tours, France. His research focuses on imaging and therapeutic applications of ultrasound. He is a prolific author and inventor. He is notably the IEEE UFFC Distinguished Lecturer for 2023-2024. Dr. Bouakaz will present on "Ultrasound and microbubbles for anticancer drug delivery: From physics to clinics." This meeting will be hosted by our friends and colleagues at Philips Healthcare. The meeting will be hybrid. Please register so that organizers can plan accordingly. Online meeting details will be made available well in advance of the event. In-person seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided. All guests must enter through Building A and be escorted to the meeting room. NOTE: Dr. Bouakaz will be in the Seattle area for two nights. On June 24th he will present at Philips Healthcare in Bothell. On June 25th he will present at the University of Washington in Seattle. Feel free to attend either or both events. Speaker(s): Ayache, Agenda: 5:00 PM: Networking and Refreshments 5:15 PM: Welcome and Introductions 5:30 PM: Tech Talk 6:15 PM: Q&A 6:30 PM: Adjourn Philips Healthcare, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98021, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421804

The Seattle Chapter of the IEEE Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (UFFC-S) aims to provide UFFC-S members with opportunities for professional and personal growth as well as network with the local, vibrant UFFC community. Dr. Ayache Bouakaz, PhD will be our guest speaker. Dr. Bouakaz is Director of Research at the Imaging & Brain Institute of the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) in Tours, France. His research focuses on imaging and therapeutic applications of ultrasound. He is a prolific author and inventor. He is notably the IEEE UFFC Distinguished Lecturer for 2023-2024. Dr. Bouakaz will present on "Ultrasound and microbubbles for anticancer drug delivery: From physics to clinics." This meeting will be co-sponsored by the University of Washington in Seattle and the IEEE UFFC Seattle Chapter. The University of Washington will host this event. Please register so that organizers can plan accordingly. NOTE: Dr. Bouakaz will be in the Seattle area for two nights. On June 24th he will present at Philips Healthcare in Bothell. On June 25th he will present at the University of Washington in Seattle. Feel free to attend either or both events. Co-sponsored by: University of Washington Speaker(s): Ayache, Agenda: 3:00 PM: Networking and Refreshments 3:15 PM: Welcome and Introductions 3:30 PM: Tech Talk 4:15 PM: Q&A 4:30 PM: Adjourn Room: N130, Bldg: William H. Foege Hall, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421807

[] Title: Advancing Network Sustainability - Challenges and Solution Approaches Reducing humankind’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions to slow climate change is one of humanity’s Grand Challenges. Communication networks play a key role in addressing that challenge, enabling applications that reduce the need for physical travel as well as solutions that optimize efficiency of resource and energy usage. Examples range from teleworking to remote operations, from smarter agriculture to more energy-efficient factory floors. However, for all their benefits, networks also have a significant environmental footprint themselves that collectively rivals that of entire countries. It is thus becoming important to make networks themselves "greener" and devise solutions that allow networks to be operated in ways that make them more sustainable while continuing to meet increasing traffic demands and service requirements. Many of today’s network sustainability improvements relate to general advances in energy efficiency of computing hardware as well as in transmission technology (antennas, lasers). While this is where arguably the biggest opportunities lie, the question arises regarding the role that other layers in the networking stack can play in advancing network sustainability. For example, can data planes be designed in ways that make them inherently more energy-efficient? What protocol advances might enable greener networking solutions? How can networks be optimized not just for QoS or utilization but for carbon and what novel tools are needed to operate networks more sustainably? How can we even properly account for energy usage and other sustainability parameters to be optimized? In which ways can network programmability, faster control loops, and AI- or intent-based networking help? This presentation will provide a brief introduction into network sustainability and discuss some of the key challenges that solutions need to address. A number of solution approaches will be presented and opportunities for further research and engagement on this topic pointed out. The presentation will draw on some of the activities that are currently taking place in the IETF and the Internet Architecture Board's E-Impact program. Bio: Dr. Alexander Clemm is a recognized expert in network management technology and networking software in which he has been involved throughout his career. His most recent activities have been in the areas of sustainable networking, future networking services, intent-based networking, service assurance, and telemetry. After 7+ years as a Distinguished Engineer at Futurewei and prior to that 18 years at Cisco, he recently decided to pursue an academic sabbatical and embark on new adventures. Alex has for many years been regularly serving on the committees of IEEE conferences, including NOMS/IM and NetSoft as a member of the steering committee and on several occasions as general co-chair or TPC co-chair. He is the recipient of the 2020 Salah Aidarous Award given by IEEE CNOM and IFIP TC6.6 to "an individual who has provided unremitting service and dedication to the IT and Telecommunications Network Operations and Management community." Alex has an extensive publication record including 70+ papers, 70+ patents, and 15 RFCs. He holds an M.S. degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from the University of Munich, Germany, both in Computer Science. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423149