BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251102T222547Z UID:4D48BC38-CFE7-4628-8311-4DF0F446A142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251125T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251125T143000 DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The ongoing advancement of technology\, combined with innovations in material processing\, has driven the evolution of advanced sensor systems\, expanding their use across a wide range of industries. C oncurrently\, the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly c ontributed to market growth. Sensors\, which are integral to IoT devices\, are experiencing increased demand as the IoT market continues to expand. This trend is anticipated to persist\, with projections of billions of con nected devices globally. From a technological perspective\, 5G revolutioni zes IoT and sensor networks with unmatched speed\, low latency\, and broad connectivity\, enabling real-time data transfer and improved efficiency a cross various applications. Looking ahead\, 6G is set to offer even lower latency\, higher data rates\, and better reliability\, integrating AI and expanding XR capabilities\, thus exceeding 5G's impact. Currently\, 5G can support ~1M IoT devices per square kilometer\, with 6G expected to suppor t ~10 M devices per square kilometer by 2030. However\, these advancements also raise concerns about increased energy consumption\, a larger carbon footprint\, and the environmental impact\, including the surge in electron ic waste (e-waste) from the rapid deployment and obsolescence of connected devices.\nAs a proactive approach\, exploring alternative materials such as biodegradable polymers\, graphene\, and other nanomaterials\, along wit h advancing electromagnetic techniques for more efficient operation\, is i nevitable for these emerging platforms to achieve more sustainable and eco -friendly solutions. In this presentation\, I will be talking about recent developments in integrating novel materials into microwave structures for emerging sensing applications. Materials such as MXene and conductive pol ymers will be discussed as alternative replacements for conventional metal -based structures\, enabling 3D printing and manufacturing of antennas and communication systems in space\, supporting sustainable infrastructure an d advancing deep space exploration and communication networks.\n\nSpeaker Bio: Mohammad H. Zarifi (Ph.D. PEng\, PRC Tier II\, SMIEEE)\, is currently an Associate Professor and Tier II Principal’s Research Chair (PRC) in Sensors and Microelectronics at the School of Engineering at the Universit y of British Columbia\, and the director of Okanagan MicroElectronics and Gigahertz Applications laboratory (OMEGA Lab)\, Canada. Dr. Zarifi has aut hored or co-authored more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and co nference proceedings and holds six issued or pending patents. Dr. Zarifi ’s research focuses on Applied Electromagnetics and Circuits and Systems for Communications and Sensing Applications. Dr. Zarifi has received the Emerging Researcher Award and the Best Teaching Award at the School of Eng ineering in 2020 and 2021\, respectively. He is also an IEEE MTT-S Disting uished Microwave Lecturer for the class of 2024-2027.\n\nBldg: ICT 516\, U niversity of Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada LOCATION:Bldg: ICT 516\, University of Calgary\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada ORGANIZER:maziar.shafieidarabi@ucalgary.ca SEQUENCE:19 SUMMARY:The Hidden Dialogue: Microwave Narratives from Quantum Bonds to Cos mic Depths URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/512000 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p style="text-align: justify\; line-height: 1.5\;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\; font- size: 14pt\;"><strong>Abstract:</strong> <span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bid i-font-family: Calibri\; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin\;">The ongoing a dvancement of technology\, combined with innovations in material processin g\, has driven the evolution of advanced sensor systems\, expanding their use across a wide range of industries. Concurrently\, the rise of the Inte rnet of Things (IoT) has significantly contributed to market growth. Senso rs\, which are integral to IoT devices\, are experiencing increased demand as the IoT market continues to expand. This trend is anticipated to persi st\, with projections of billions of connected devices globally. </span><s pan lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri\; mso-bidi-theme-fon t: minor-latin\;">From a technological perspective\, 5G revolutionizes IoT and sensor networks with unmatched speed\, low latency\, and broad connec tivity\, enabling real-time data transfer and improved efficiency across v arious applications. Looking ahead\, 6G is set to offer even lower latency \, higher data rates\, and better reliability\, integrating AI and expandi ng XR capabilities\, thus exceeding 5G's impact. Currently\, 5G can suppor t ~1M IoT devices per square kilometer\, with 6G expected to support ~10 M devices per square kilometer by 2030. However\, these advancements also r aise concerns about increased energy consumption\, a larger carbon footpri nt\, and the environmental impact\, including the surge in electronic wast e (e-waste) from the rapid deployment and obsolescence of connected device s.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1\;">&nbsp\; </span><br>As a proactive appro ach\, exploring alternative materials such as biodegradable polymers\, gra phene\, and other nanomaterials\, along with advancing electromagnetic tec hniques for more efficient operation\, is inevitable for these emerging pl atforms to achieve more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. In this pr esentation\, I will be talking about recent developments in integrating no vel materials into microwave structures for emerging sensing applications. Materials such as MXene and conductive polymers will be discussed as alte rnative replacements for conventional metal-based structures\, enabling 3D printing and manufacturing of antennas and communication systems in space \, supporting sustainable infrastructure and advancing deep space explorat ion and communication networks.</span></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify\; line-height: 1.5\; margin: 6pt 0in\;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\; font-size: 14pt\;" ><strong><span lang="EN-AU">Speaker Bio</span></strong><span lang="EN-AU"> : Mohammad H. Zarifi (Ph.D. PEng\, PRC Tier II\, SMIEEE)\, is currently an Associate Professor and Tier II Principal&rsquo\;s Research Chair (PRC) i n Sensors and Microelectronics at the School of Engineering at the Univers ity of British Columbia\, and the director of Okanagan MicroElectronics an d Gigahertz Applications laboratory (OMEGA Lab)\, Canada. Dr. Zarifi has a uthored or co-authored more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and holds six issued or pending patents. Dr. Zarifi &rsquo\;s research focuses on Applied Electromagnetics and Circuits and Sy stems for Communications and Sensing Applications. Dr. Zarifi has received the Emerging Researcher Award and the Best Teaching Award at the School o f Engineering in 2020 and 2021\, respectively. He is also an IEEE MTT-S Di stinguished Microwave Lecturer for the class of 2024-2027.</span></span></ p>\n<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify\; line-height: 1.5\ ;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14pt\; font-family: 'times new rom an'\, times\, serif\;">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style=" text-align: justify\; text-indent: 0.5in\; line-height: 1.5\;"><span lang= "EN-CA" style="font-size: 14pt\; font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;">&nbsp\;</span></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR