Prof. Ulrich L Rohde

The SIGHT, COPE, and EPICS projects focus on antennas' dynamic field and their wide-ranging applications across various sectors. These initiatives involve the innovative design and development of several types of antennas, including planar antennas, phased array antennas, and MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) antennas. These technologies are essential for modern communication systems, as they enable high data rates and reliable signal transmission. A key emphasis of the projects is on advanced applications that leverage these cutting-edge technologies. For example, they explore the deployment of high-speed 5G wireless networks, which have the potential to revolutionize mobile communication by providing faster data speeds, lower latency, and greater connectivity. Additionally, the initiatives investigate satellite communications, crucial for global connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas. Another focus is the Internet of Things (IoT), where antennas play a vital role in connecting a wide array of devices, from smart home appliances to industrial sensors. Moreover, these projects encompass comprehensive systems that integrate important aspects of antenna technology, including electromagnetic propagation models, wireless communication protocols, and advanced sensing techniques such as radar and remote sensing. These components are essential for understanding how antennas perform in various environments and applications, ensuring optimal signal strength and quality. These initiatives aim to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology in connectivity and data transmission by bringing together researchers and industry experts. Their goals include enhancing the efficiency and reliability of wireless systems, ultimately improving the ways we communicate, share information, and interact with our environment. Through a collaborative research and development approach, they seek to meet the evolving demands of global communication, ensuring that future wireless systems are robust, scalable, and capable of supporting the increasing volume of data generated by users worldwide.

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Dr. Ing. Habil Ajay K. Poddar of Synergy Microwave Corp.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Virtual Reality (VR) possess tremendous potential to transform humanitarian technology. They can provide innovative solutions to pressing global challenges such as disaster response, healthcare access, education equity, and social justice. These advanced technologies can not only streamline humanitarian efforts but also make them more data-driven and impactful. For instance, AI-powered drones equipped with sophisticated sensors and algorithms can dramatically enhance search and rescue operations during natural disasters, reaching remote areas where traditional methods may falter. Blockchain technology can create a transparent and tamper-proof system for aid distribution, ensuring that resources reach those in need without corruption or inefficiency. Meanwhile, immersive VR experiences can revolutionize education by offering interactive training simulations that prepare individuals for real-world scenarios, fostering skills that are critical in crisis situations. Collectively, these cutting-edge innovations have the power to drastically reshape the landscape of humanitarian aid, creating a more responsive and effective framework for addressing the needs of vulnerable communities around the globe.

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Ajay K. Poddar is an IEEE Fellow and member of IEEE Eta-Kappa-Nu, working as a Chief Scientist at Synergy Microwave, NJ, USA, responsible for the design and development of signal generation and signal processing electronics, RF-MEMS, and Metamaterial-Sensors/Electronics for industrial, medical, space applications. He is also serving as a visiting professor at the University of Oradea, Romania, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, India, and a guest lecturer at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Previously (1991-2001), he worked as a Senior Scientist and Program Manager at DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization), Ministry of Defense, India, and a visiting Professor at the University of Pune, India. Dr. Poddar graduated from IIT-Delhi, India; his Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) from Technical University Berlin, Germany; Post Doctorate (Dr.-Ing. habil) from Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus, Germany. He has received over a dozen awards, to name a few  2015 IEEE IFCS Cady Award in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions to a host of frequency-generating and frequency-controlled electronics and timing devices for industrial, medical, and space applications,  recipient of the 2018 IEEE MGA Innovation Award for his dedicated volunteering service to members, chapters and humanitarian projects,  recipient 2015 IEEE R1 Award for “Outstanding Scientific Contributions, Leadership and Service, recipient 2009 IEEE R1 Award for “Outstanding Leadership and Contributions in the Research, Design and Development of Microwave Systems, and selected in the list of Divine Innovator “Divine Innovation: 10 Technologies Changing the Future of Passive and Control Components” (Photo shows on Cover page, Microwave Journal, November 2011). Dr. Poddar published 350 plus scientific papers in journals, magazines, and conference proceedings, co-authored 5 technical books/chapters, and 40 plus patents for scientific and technological innovations. For the past 30 years, he has supervised many Ph.D. students worldwide, served as an Editor of many Technical Journals, and currently serving in several scientific committees, professional societies, and voluntary organizations. As a Chair of the Global IEEE Chapter Activity Committee, Dr. Poddar has created 200 plus chapters worldwide in the last 20 years to connect the outreach regions for the benefit of the members and local communities. Dr. Poddar has been actively involved with IEEE SIGHT/HAC, IEEE sister societies, and IEEE MGA activities, including charitable services for addressing inequality, especially in underserved communities.

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Dr. Jawad Siddiqui of Royal Military College of Canada, Queens University

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Jawad Y. Siddiqui is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Radio Physics and Electronics, University of Calcutta, India. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Radio Physics and Electronics, from the University of Calcutta in 2005. He worked as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Royal Military College of Canada and Visiting Researcher at Queen’s University, Canada in different periods from 2008 to 2021. He has more than 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His research areas include printed circuits and antennas, radar, and nano-photonics. He is a Co-Principal Investigator on the Stratosphere Troposphere (ST) Radar Project at the University of Calcutta. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and served as Chair for the AP-S and MTT-S Jt. Chapter in IEEE Kolkata Section and SIGHT Chapter, IEEE Kolkata Section. He is the R10 Coordinator (CAC) of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society. He is currently the IEEE AP-S SIGHT Chair and a Member of the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee. He is also a Member of the MTT-S Meetings and Symposia Committee. He is the recipient of the 2022 IETE S.N. Mitra Award.

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Address:Royal Military College of Canada, Queens University, , United States