Dr Celia Shahnaz of EEE, BUET

Diversity and inclusion initiatives are vital for empowering and advancing women in every sector. They encompass comprehensive strategies that not only address gender disparities but also celebrate the richness of diverse perspectives and experiences. These initiatives include proactive recruitment efforts to attract diverse talent, providing mentorship and sponsorship programs to support women's career growth, implementing flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs, and fostering a culture of respect and belonging where everyone's voice is heard and valued. By prioritizing diversity and inclusion, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce, driving innovation, creativity, and sustainable success while creating a more equitable and inclusive society for all.

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Celia Shahnaz, SMIEEE, Fellow IEB, received Ph.D. degree from Concordia University, Canada and is currently a professor at, Department of EEE, BUET, Bangladesh since 2015. She was the winner of Canadian Common Scholarship for pursuing her Ph.D study in Canada and recipient of Bangladesh Academy of Science Gold Medal for her contributions in science and technology. The World Academy of Science (TWAS) members have elected her as a Fellow of TWAS for the advancement of science in developing countries, effective 1 January 2023. Recently, her nomination has been approved and she has been inducted into IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu as a Professional Member into the Eta Chapter of the Board of Governors. She has been elected as 2022 IEEE WIE Committee Chair-Elect and she is serving as the 2023-2024 IEEE WIE Committee Chair. She has been appointed as 2024 IEEE Computer society Awards Chair, 2022-23 Member, IEEE New Initiative Committee, 2021-24 Member, IEEE History Committee, Liaison between IEEE History Committee and IEEE WIE. She has served as 2021-22 Chair, IEEE SPS Women in Signal Processing, 2021-22 Liaison between IEEE SPS and IEEE WIE, 2021-22 Member, IEEE Educational Activities Board Faculty Resource Committee, 2022 Member, IEEE WIE Strategic planning Committee, 2021 Chair, IEEE WIE History Subcommittee, 2020-21 Member, IEEE WIE Senior Member Elevation Drive and 2019-2022 Member, IEEE WIE WePower Subcommittee. She has served as an Editorial board member, IET Signal Processing From 2018 to date. She is the immediate past Chair, IEEE Bangladesh Section, Co-founder & Chair, IEEE EMBS, IAS, RAS, SSIT Bangladesh Chapters, Co-founder & Vice-Chair, IEEE SPS Bangladesh Chapter, Founder and Advisor, WIE AG, and founder and Chair of SIGHT group FLASH, IEEE Bangladesh Section. She is the recipient of the 2021 IEEE MGA Achievement Award, 2021 Inspiring Women in Academia Award from Bangladesh brand forum, 2019 R10 Humanitarian Activities Outstanding Volunteer Award, 2016 MGA Leadership Award 2015 WIE Inspiring Member Award, 2013 R10 WIE Professional Volunteer Award. She has more than 23 years of experience (23 years as an IEEE volunteer) in leading impactful Technical, Professional, Educational, Industrial, Women Empowerment, Humanitarian Technology, Power and Energy-related Projects at national/international levels.

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Dr Moushiki Kar of ECE, Heritage Institute of Technology

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Dr. Mousiki Kar has received her Doctorate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. She has been the recipient of the University Gold Medal both in her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Engineering. She is currently serving the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in Heritage Institute of Technology as Associate Professor. Her research interests include Analog/Mixed Signal Circuits. She has published several research papers in refereed journals and in international conferences. She has been awarded the All-Round Excellence award in Heritage Institute of Technology for excellence in teaching and research and felicitated by State Project Facilitation Unit, West Bengal Government. Under her mentorship students have won the DST TEXAS INSTRUMENTS ANALOG DESIGN CONTEST twice. She is a senior member of IEEE and is serving as Branch Counselor of IEEE HITK Student Branch, Kolkata. She is the founder and Co-ordinator of the ‘IEEE EDS Center of Excellence’ at Heritage Institute of Technology funded by IEEE EDS USA. She has served for a two-year term as the Education Committee member of IEEE EDS USA and is currently associated with IEEE MOVE Outreach India Program as the Leader of the Education Committee. She has been honoured as the STEM ambassador by IEEE TryEngineering. She has served as the Chair of IEEE Electron Devices Society, Kolkata Chapter. She is currently serving as a member of the global IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board and as the Chair of IEEE Kolkata Section SIGHT Group