Talk 5: Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series
Shaping the Future: Inspiring Women to Lead in Silicon Photonics and Technology Innovation
Dr. Winnie Ye, a Fellow of Optica and the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), is a leading expert in silicon photonics with applications in telecommunications, biophotonics, and renewable energy. As a Full Professor at Carleton University and former Canada Research Chair, Dr. Ye has earned numerous accolades, including the IEEE MGA Leadership Award and the Partners in Research National Technology Ambassador Award.
In this talk, she will explore the transformative potential of silicon photonics and share insights from her journey as a researcher, educator, and advocate for women in engineering. Dr. Ye will inspire attendees to lead in technology innovation and foster diversity in STEM fields.
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- Date: 03 Dec 2024
- Time: 05:00 PM to 05:40 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Education Society
- Starts 21 November 2024 12:00 AM
- Ends 03 December 2024 05:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Dr. Winnie Ye
Biography:
Dr. Winnie Ye is a Fellow of Optica and a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), currently a Full Professor in the Department of Electronics at Carleton University. She was also a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Nano-scale IC Design for Reliable Opto-Electronics and Sensors from 2009 to 2021. HHer expertise lies in silicon photonics, with diverse applications in telecommunications, data communication, biophotonics, and renewable energy. Dr. Ye received her B.Eng. degree in Electrical Engineering from Carleton University, followed by advanced studies in Photonics. Dr. Ye earned her M.A.Sc. and Ph.D degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto and Carleton University, respectively. After completing her doctoral studies, she joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University as a NSERC postdoctoral fellow. Dr. Ye returned to Carleton as a faculty member in 2009.
Dr. Ye’s outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the 2021 IEEE MGA (Members and Geographic Activities) Leadership Award, and the 2020 Partners In Research’s National Technology and Engineering Ambassador Award, the 2018 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Inspiring Member Award, the 2018 Engineering Medal for Research and Development from the Ontario Professional Engineers (PEO), and the PEO Ottawa Chapter’s 2018 Engineering Excellence Award. In September 2019, Dr. Ye was honored with the Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award, earning her the title of Carleton University’s Teaching Fellow. She also received Carleton University’s Graduate Mentoring Award in 2022. In addition, she has been recognized with MRI’s Early Researcher Award (ERA) in 2012, the Research Achievement Award from Carleton University in 2013, and the 2021 Research Achievement Award from Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering and Design.
In addition to her research and teaching achievements, Dr. Ye has actively contributed to her field by serving as the Chair of Optica’s Photonics and Opto-Electronics Technical Division from 2021 to 2023. She currently holds the Chair-Elect position of the IEEE Women in Engineering for 2024 and serves an elected member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE Photonics Society.
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