BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260505T144908Z UID:73983C6A-E616-4619-BEB5-8EECF293E9E6 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T120000 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the April webinar session for the U K & Ireland Ultrasonics\, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control chapter. Th is event is a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge\, foster collaborat ion\, and build a strong community.\n\nIntroduction to Piezoelectric Actua tors ‒ Professor’s Misconceptions Top 10 ‒\n\nProf. Kenji Uchino\, P rofessor of Electrical Engineering\, The Penn State University\n\nThe util ization of piezoelectric actuators in practical applications emerged in th e late 1970s\, marking the inception of significant investment in their de velopment during the 1980s. This investment was directed towards the advan cement of consumer applications\, including the design of multilayer devic es\, the fabrication processes for portable electronic devices\, and the d evelopment of ultrasonic motors for micro-robotics and smart structures. I n the aftermath of the worldwide economic recession that occurred in the l ate 1990s\, a period of decline ensued for piezoelectric actuators. Howeve r\, recent social and environmental changes have led to a resurgence in th e field\, marking a sort of “renaissance” for these devices.\n\nIn ord er to stimulate young researchers in this area\, the present author has cr eated this teaching material\, “Professor's Misconceptions Top 10.” Th e “piezoelectric actuator” is a truly interdisciplinary field\, with c ontributions from materials\, electrical\, and mechanical engineers. Due t o their limited expertise\, young professors may\, on occasion\, impart th eir knowledge to students in a manner that is not aligned with the most cu rrent or accurate understanding of the subject matter. Over the course of my 50-year career\, I have accumulated a substantial body of knowledge\, b oth as an academic authority and an industrial executive. In the process\, I have encountered a wide array of misconceptions held by professors. Thi s paper will review the top 10 among these. The initial series of True/Fal se tests that follow have been determined to be incorrect. In the event th at no “False” is identified\, the individual is considered a “seriou s patient\,” and the recommendation is for the individual to undertake t his tutorial course as a prescribed treatment.\n\n[]\n\nIn order to provid e a long-term research strategy\, the author also presents the application trends in the 21st century. In the contemporary global context\, there is an increasing emphasis on regulations that address ecological and human h ealth concerns. The utilization of technology initiated by governments\, o ften referred to as “politico-engineering\,” has become imperative in this regard.\n\nWe encourage you to distribute this event to your own netw orks to maximize participation and engagement.\n\nPlease join us using the link below:\n\nhttps://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/81632325463\n\nMeeting ID: 81 6 3232 5463\n\nThank you for your support\, and we look forward to seeing you at the webinar!\n\nOn behalf of the UK & Ireland Ultrasonics\, Ferroel ectrics and Frequency Control Chapter:\n\nKaty Tant (Chair)\n\nAndrew Feen ey (Vice-Chair)\n\nKoko- Lam (Secretary)\n\nAndrew Reid (Treasurer)\n\nWei huan Kong (Events)\n\nAlicia Gardiner (Publicity)\n\nSpeaker(s): Professor Kenji Uchino\, \n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550287 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550287 ORGANIZER:Alicia.Gardiner@glasgow.ac.uk SEQUENCE:189 SUMMARY:Webinar 27th April: Prof. Kenji Uchino: Introduction to Piezoelectr ic Actuators ‒ Professor’s Misconceptions Top 10 ‒ URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550287 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justi fy\; text-justify: inter-ideograph\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line- height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\ , 0\, 0)\;">We are thrilled to announce the April webinar session for the UK &amp\; Ireland Ultrasonics\, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control chapt er. This event is a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge\, foster coll aboration\, and build a strong community.&nbsp\;</span></p>\n<p class="Mso Normal" style="text-align: justify\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><strong> <span style="line-height: 115%\;">Introduction to Piezoelectric Actuators ‒ Professor&rsquo\;s Misconceptions Top 10 ‒</span></strong></span></p >\n<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-s erif\;"><strong><span style="line-height: 115%\;">Prof. Kenji Uchino\, Pro fessor of Electrical Engineering\, The Penn State University </span></stro ng></span></p>\n<p class="body" style="margin-bottom: 6pt\; text-align: ju stify\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 12pt\; font-famil y: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span lang="EN-US"> The utilization o f piezoelectric actuators in practical applications emerged in the late 19 70s\, marking the inception of significant investment in their development during the 1980s. This investment was directed towards the advancement of consumer applications\, including the design of multilayer devices\, the fabrication processes for portable electronic devices\, and the developmen t of ultrasonic motors for micro-robotics and smart structures. In the aft ermath of the worldwide economic recession that occurred in the late 1990s \, a period of decline ensued for piezoelectric actuators. However\, recen t social and environmental changes have led to a resurgence in the field\, marking a sort of &ldquo\;renaissance&rdquo\; for these devices. </span>< /span></p>\n<p class="body" style="text-align: justify\;"><span lang="EN-U S" style="font-size: 12pt\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: arial\, h elvetica\, sans-serif\;">In order to stimulate young researchers in this a rea\, the present author has created this teaching material\, &ldquo\;Prof essor's Misconceptions Top 10.&rdquo\; The &ldquo\;piezoelectric actuator& rdquo\; is a truly interdisciplinary field\, with contributions from mater ials\, electrical\, and mechanical engineers. Due to their limited experti se\, young professors may\, on occasion\, impart their knowledge to studen ts in a manner that is not aligned with the most current or accurate under standing of the subject matter. Over the course of my 50-year career\, I h ave accumulated a substantial body of knowledge\, both as an academic auth ority and an industrial executive. In the process\, I have encountered a w ide array of misconceptions held by professors. This paper will review the top 10 among these. The initial series of&nbsp\;<strong>True/False</stron g> tests that follow have been determined to be incorrect. In the event th at no &ldquo\;False&rdquo\; is identified\, the individual is considered a &ldquo\;serious patient\,&rdquo\; and the recommendation is for the indiv idual to undertake this tutorial course as a prescribed treatment.</span>< /p>\n<p class="body" style="text-align: justify\;"><img src="https://event s.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/media/display/adebf3ee-cb3c-4d8f-afda-54d2b7d3 bbad" alt="" width="1041" height="498"></p>\n<p class="body" style="text-a lign: justify\;"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-f amily: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span lan g="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: ar ial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;">In order to provide a long-term research s trategy\, the author also presents the application trends in the 21st cent ury. In the contemporary global context\, there is an increasing emphasis on regulations that address ecological and human health concerns. The util ization of technology initiated by governments\, often referred to as &ldq uo\;politico-engineering\,&rdquo\; has become imperative in this regard.&n bsp\;</span></span></p>\n<p class="body" style="text-align: justify\;"><sp an style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helve tica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><span lang="EN-US" style="fon t-size: 12pt\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sa ns-serif\;"><strong>We encourage you to distribute this event to your own networks to maximize participation and engagement.</strong></span></span>< /p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115% \; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;">Please join us using the link below:</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt \; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><a t itle="https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/81632325463" href="https://uofglasgow.z oom.us/j/81632325463" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: w indowtext\;">https://uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/81632325463</span></a></span></p >\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;">Meeting ID: 816 3232 5463< /span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-heigh t: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Thank you for your support\, and we look forward to seeing you at t he webinar!</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\ ; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">On behalf of the UK &amp\; Ireland Ultrasonics\, Ferroe lectrics and Frequency Control Chapter:</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal">< span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, hel vetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Katy Tant (Chair)</span></p >\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">An drew Feeney (Vice-Chair)</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="fon t-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-s erif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Koko- Lam (Secretary)</span></p>\n<p class ="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-famil y: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Andrew Reid ( Treasurer)</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Weihuan Kong (Events)</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal">< span style="font-size: 12pt\; line-height: 115%\; font-family: arial\, hel vetica\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Alicia Gardiner (Publicity) </span></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR