BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250821T011259Z UID:5EC5C8E9-CFAB-447B-83D0-041443D20739 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T160000 DESCRIPTION:Emerging Developments in GHz Engineering (EDGE) 2025\n\nEmergin g Developments in GHz Engineering (EDGE) 2025 marks the official inaugurat ion of the IEEE MTT-S Thompson Okanagan Chapter. This full-day event is de dicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in microwave\, RF\, and G Hz-frequency engineering. EDGE 2025 brings together academic leaders\, ind ustry experts\, researchers\, and students for an engaging program featuri ng keynote talks\, panel discussions\, technical sessions\, lab tours\, an d project demonstrations. The summit aims to establish a strong regional h ub for innovation and excellence in GHz technologies\, providing valuable networking and learning opportunities.\n\nThe day begins with remarks from the executive members of the IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section\, and interim officers of the MTT-S chapter\, followed by the formal inauguration cerem ony. Attendees will enjoy a range of activities including an industry pane l\, a Distinguished Microwave Lecture\, a Young Professionals talk\, and a networking lunch. Lab visits\, project demonstrations\, and a poster sess ion offer hands-on experiences\, while invited talks and industry presenta tions explore advanced microwave topics. The event concludes with student and technical presentations showcasing innovative research by emerging eng ineers and scientists.\n\nSpeaker(s): Prof. Zarifi\, \, Thomas\, Prof. Moe z\, Prof. Mirzavand\n\nAgenda: \nMorning Session\n\nTime Activity\n08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast and Networking\n09:00 – 09:30 Welcome Note and Inaug ration of IEEE MTT-S Chapter\n09:35 - 10.05 Invited Talk: Design of mm-Wav e and Sub-THz Phased-Array Beamformers in CMOS Technology for\nNext Genera tion Wireless Communication Systems\nDr. Kambiz Moez\, Professor and Assoc iate Dean (Undergraduate Students)\, University of Alberta\n10:05 – 10:1 5 Coffee Break\n10:15 – 10:45 Distinguished Microwave Lecture (DML) Talk - Dr. Mohammad Zarifi\, Associate Professor\, University of British Colum bia\, Okanagan\n10:50 - 11:25 Industry Panel Discussion\n11:30 – 12:00 Y oung Professionals (YP) Talk - Dr. Vishal Balasubramanian\, Postdoctoral R esearcher\, University of British Columbia\, Okanagan\n12:00 – 13:00 Lun ch Break\n\n-------------------------------------------------------------- -\n\nAfternoon Session\n\nTime Activity\n13:00 – 14:00 Lab Visits / Proj ect Demonstrations - Prof. Mohammad Zarifi\, Prof. Thomas Johnson\, Prof. Anas Chaaban\n14:00 – 14:30 Invited Talk - Dr. Rashid Mirzavand\, Assist ant Professor\, University of Alberta\n14:30 – 15:00 Industry Talk - Dr. Thomas Jones\, CEO\, Jones Microwave Inc.\n15:00 – 16:00 Student / Tech nical Presentations\n\nRoom: EME 0050\, Bldg: UBC Okanagan Engineering\, M anagement and Education Building\, 1137 Alumni Avenue\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada LOCATION:Room: EME 0050\, Bldg: UBC Okanagan Engineering\, Management and E ducation Building\, 1137 Alumni Avenue\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Cana da ORGANIZER:vishal.balasubramanian@ubc.ca SEQUENCE:218 SUMMARY:Emerging Developments in GHz Engineering (EDGE) 2025: IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section MTT-S Chapter Inauguration & Tech Summit URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494402 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><h2 style="text-align: center\;"><span style= "color: rgb(224\, 62\, 45)\;"><strong data-start="85" data-end="141">Emerg ing Developments in GHz Engineering (EDGE) 2025</strong></span></h2>\n<p>< strong data-start="85" data-end="141">Emerging Developments in GHz Enginee ring (EDGE) 2025</strong> marks the official inauguration of the IEEE MTT- S Thompson Okanagan Chapter. This full-day event is dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in microwave\, RF\, and GHz-frequency enginee ring. EDGE 2025 brings together academic leaders\, industry experts\, rese archers\, and students for an engaging program featuring keynote talks\, p anel discussions\, technical sessions\, lab tours\, and project demonstrat ions. The summit aims to establish a strong regional hub for innovation an d excellence in GHz technologies\, providing valuable networking and learn ing opportunities.</p>\n<p data-start="718" data-end="1370">The day begins with remarks from the executive members of the IEEE Thompson Okanagan Sec tion\, and interim officers of the MTT-S chapter\, followed by the formal inauguration ceremony. Attendees will enjoy a range of activities includin g an industry panel\, a Distinguished Microwave Lecture\, a Young Professi onals talk\, and a networking lunch. Lab visits\, project demonstrations\, and a poster session offer hands-on experiences\, while invited talks and industry presentations explore advanced microwave topics. The event concl udes with student and technical presentations showcasing innovative resear ch by emerging engineers and scientists.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p><br /><br />Ag enda: <br /><div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1">\n<div class="_tableWrapp er_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse" tabindex="-1">\n<h3 data-st art="280" data-end="303"><strong data-start="284" data-end="303">Morning S ession</strong></h3>\n<div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1">\n<div class="_ tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse" tabindex="-1">&nb sp\;</div>\n</div>\n<table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" da ta-start="305" data-end="1213">\n<tbody data-start="434" data-end="1213">\ n<tr>\n<th data-start="1247" data-end="1263" data-col-size="sm"><strong da ta-start="1249" data-end="1257">Time</strong></th>\n<th data-start="1263" data-end="1319" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="1265" data-end="127 7">Activity</strong></th>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>08:00 &ndash\; 09:00</td>\n<td >Breakfast and Networking</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="434" data-end="498" >\n<td data-start="434" data-end="450" data-col-size="sm">09:00 &ndash\; 0 9:30</td>\n<td data-start="450" data-end="498" data-col-size="md">Welcome Note and Inaugration of IEEE MTT-S Chapter</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>09:35 - 10.05</td>\n<td>Invited Talk: Design of mm-Wave and Sub-THz Phased-Array B eamformers in CMOS Technology for<br>Next Generation Wireless Communicatio n Systems<br>Dr. Kambiz Moez\, Professor and Associate Dean (Undergraduate Students)\, University of Alberta</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="889" data- end="953">\n<td data-start="889" data-end="905" data-col-size="sm">10:05 & ndash\; 10:15</td>\n<td data-start="905" data-end="953" data-col-size="md" >Coffee Break</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="1019" data-end="1083">\n<td dat a-start="1019" data-end="1035" data-col-size="sm">10:15 &ndash\; 10:45</td >\n<td data-start="1035" data-end="1083" data-col-size="md">Distinguished Microwave Lecture (DML) Talk - Dr. Mohammad Zarifi\, Associate Professor\, University of British Columbia\, Okanagan</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10:50 - 11:25</td>\n<td>Industry Panel Discussion</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="108 4" data-end="1148">\n<td data-start="1084" data-end="1100" data-col-size=" sm">11:30 &ndash\; 12:00</td>\n<td data-start="1100" data-end="1148" data- col-size="md">Young Professionals (YP) Talk - Dr. Vishal Balasubramanian\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, University of British Columbia\, Okanagan</td>\ n</tr>\n<tr data-start="1149" data-end="1213">\n<td data-start="1149" data -end="1165" data-col-size="sm">12:00 &ndash\; 13:00</td>\n<td data-start=" 1165" data-end="1213" data-col-size="md">Lunch Break</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody> \n</table>\n<div class="sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none">\n<div class="absolute end-0 flex items-end">&nbsp\;</div>\n< /div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<hr data-start="1215" data-end="1218">\n<h3 data-st art="1220" data-end="1245"><strong data-start="1224" data-end="1245">After noon Session</strong></h3>\n<div class="_tableContainer_80l1q_1">\n<div cl ass="_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse" tabindex="- 1">\n<table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="1247" data-end="1763">\n<thead data-start="1247" data-end="1319">\n<tr data-sta rt="1247" data-end="1319">\n<th data-start="1247" data-end="1263" data-col -size="sm"><strong data-start="1249" data-end="1257">Time</strong></th>\n< th data-start="1263" data-end="1319" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start ="1265" data-end="1277">Activity</strong></th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody da ta-start="1394" data-end="1763">\n<tr data-start="1394" data-end="1467">\n <td data-start="1394" data-end="1410" data-col-size="sm">13:00 &ndash\; 14 :00</td>\n<td data-start="1410" data-end="1467" data-col-size="md">Lab Vis its / Project Demonstrations - Prof. Mohammad Zarifi\, Prof. Thomas Johnso n\, Prof. Anas Chaaban</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="1542" data-end="1615"> \n<td data-start="1542" data-end="1558" data-col-size="sm">14:00 &ndash\; 14:30</td>\n<td data-start="1558" data-end="1615" data-col-size="md">Invit ed Talk - Dr. Rashid Mirzavand\, Assistant Professor\, University of Alber ta</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="1616" data-end="1689">\n<td data-start="16 16" data-end="1632" data-col-size="sm">14:30 &ndash\; 15:00</td>\n<td data -start="1632" data-end="1689" data-col-size="md">Industry Talk - Dr. Thoma s Jones\, CEO\, Jones Microwave Inc.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr data-start="1690" da ta-end="1763">\n<td data-start="1690" data-end="1706" data-col-size="sm">1 5:00 &ndash\; 16:00</td>\n<td data-start="1706" data-end="1763" data-col-s ize="md">Student / Technical Presentations</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table> \n</div>\n</div> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR