Becoming an IEEE Fellow: Introduction to the Fellows Program and the Nomination Process
This webinar is organized by the IEEE UK and Ireland Section Awards and Fellows Committee.
Elevating to IEEE Fellow is one of the highest honors within the IEEE, recognized globally as a mark of exceptional career achievement. Reserved for select members whose extraordinary accomplishments have brought significant value to society, the Fellow grade is conferred upon no more than 0.1% of the total voting membership each year.
Are you considering nominating a colleague? Have you been asked to provide a reference? Or are you aiming for the Fellow grade yourself in the coming years?
Join us for this comprehensive webinar designed to demystify the path to IEEE Fellow. We will break down the eligibility requirements, explore the distinct nomination categories, and provide actionable advice on how to assemble a compelling and successful nomination package.
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE UK and Ireland Section Awards and Fellows Committee
- Starts 14 September 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- Ends 30 September 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Dr. Don Tan of IEEE Technical Activities Board
Biography:
Dr. Don Tan is Founder/CTO, E2+ Systems. He was Distinguished Engineer/Fellow/Center Director at a Fortune 500 corporation. Don is Member of US National Academy of Engineering, IEEE Fellow. He earned his Ph.D. from Caltech.
A visionary technical leader in ultra-efficient power conversion and electronic energy systems, Don has pioneered breakthrough innovations with high impact industry firsts and record performances, receiving recognitions from the highest level of Government. His hardware on JWST is functioning flawlessly millions of miles away from the earth.
Dr. Tan’s professional leadership and services include IEEE VP & TAB Chair, Division II Director, IEEE Fellow Committee Chair, President of PELS, Founding President of TEC, Founding Editor-in-Chief of JESTPE, General Conference Chair of APEC (IEEE 4th largest), IEEE/Google Little Box Challenge Chair, IEEE/DoD P1515/1573 Standards Working Group Chairs, and PELS LAC Chapter Chair. He is Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) and IEEE Transportation Electrification Council (TEC).
Don received IEEE PELS Middlebrook Achievement Award, McMurry Industry Achievement Award, Distinguished Achievement Award for Aerospace, Owen, Jr. Distinguished Service Award, JESTPE Prize Paper Award, JANNAF In- Space Propulsion Award, AIAA System Development Award, AAEOY Engineer of the Year Award, NGST Distinguished Patent Award, and NGST President Award for Innovation.
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Introduction - Sohaib Qamar Sheikh, Chair, IEEE UK and Ireland Section Awards and Fellows Committee
Fellows Program & the Nomination Process - Don Tan, IEEE VP Technical Activities Board