Dr SAIBUN of Geo-scince and Remote Sensing Society.

The IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) is a global community of professionals dedicated to advancing the science and technology of remote sensing and geospatial information. As a member-driven organization, GRSS provides resources, networking opportunities, and a platform for collaboration among experts, researchers, and practitioners worldwide. Whether you're working in academia, industry, or government, IEEE GRSS offers a professional home for those passionate about exploring and utilizing geospatial data to solve real-world challenges.

Biography:

Saibun Tjuatja received the BSEE degree from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), MSEE degree from Purdue University, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UTA in 1987, 1988, and 1992, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor at UTA Department of Electrical Engineering. He served as the Associate Chairman of UTA Department of Electrical Engineering from 1999 to 2002, and is currently serving as the Undergraduate Program Advisor. His research interests include wave propagation and scattering in random media, remote sensing and radar imaging, subsurface sensing, and wireless structural health monitoring. Dr. Tjuatja served as a member of the Organizing Committee and Technical Program Committee for IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) 1992 and IGARSS 2016, and as a General Co-Chair for the IEEE IGARSS 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is currently serving as IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Executive Vice President, Chair of The Electromagnetics Academy Board of Directors, Chair of Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposia (PIERS) Conference Publications Committee, and Co-Chair of Technical Program Committee (in Remote Sensing) of Photonics and Electromagnetics Research Symposium 2024–2025 . He is currently an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. Dr. Tjuatja is a member of Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Chi, a senior member of IEEE, and a fellow of the Electromagnetics Academy.

Prof Deepak of Sensors Council

The IEEE Sensors Council fosters a dynamic global community by promoting research, collaboration, and innovation in sensor technology. Through conferences, publications, technical resources, and networking opportunities, the Council supports professionals in academia and industry. Its activities drive advancements in sensing, signal processing, and applications that impact healthcare, environmental monitoring, IoT, and beyond.As Sensors Council is an IEEE Technical Council and unlike Member Societies, individuals cannot be members of a council. However, IEEE Members can register as Sensors Council participants, receive newsletters, attend Sensors Council sponsored events, and volunteer.

Biography:

Emeritus Professor, Centre for Microsystems and Photonics; former Associate Deputy Principal (Research), University of Strathclyde; former Vice-Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering, University of Strathclyde.

Dr. George of Sensor Council

The speaker delve into the cutting-edge integration of radar sensors and digital twins, a convergence driving transformative advancements across various industries. Radar technology, with its unparalleled capabilities in real-time monitoring and decision-making, is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the wireless IoT ecosystem. We will explore how these technologies are revolutionizing consumer electronics and autonomous systems, and leading to groundbreaking healthcare applications—from non-invasive glucose sensing to the seamless integration of radar sensors into everyday environments.

Through an intro to radar systems, the fusion of radar with AI, and the creation of digital twins, this 20 min talk will attempt to offer a glimpse into the current trends and future potential of these technologies. 

Biography:

Dr. George Shaker is an internationally recognized expert in wireless sensing technologies, specializing in radar-based systems for healthcare, automotive, and industrial applications. With a PhD from the University of Waterloo, and 1 year research visit to Georgia Tech (United States), along with over 200 publications and 35+ patents, George has led groundbreaking projects with leading global multinationals and fortune 500 companies. He has spearheaded innovative technologies ranging from in-cabin automotive radars to non-invasive healthcare monitoring systems using AI-powered radar sensors.

As the Director of the Wireless Sensors and Devices Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, George led multi-disciplinary teams in the development of next-generation sensors and IoT solutions. His work has earned numerous awards, including multiple IEEE Best Paper Awards, placing him at the forefront of advancements in radar and wireless sensor technologies.

George’s visionary leadership extends beyond academia into industry, where he has led/supported the launch of products in consumer wearables and electronics, health monitoring, agricultural quality control, and AI-enabled robotics. His contributions are helping revolutionize several sectors including autonomous vehicles, robotic connectivity, remote health monitoring, and smart cities.

Dr. Shaker is an IEEE Sensors Council Distinguished Lecturer, an IEEE AP-S Distinguished Industry Speaker, the Chair of the IEEE AP-S Technical Committee on Environment and Societal Impacts, and the IEEE MTT-S Technical Committee Member on Autonomous Systems.

Prof James Garrison of Geo-Science and Remote Sensing

Microwave remote sensing  * Short history of SoOp * GNSS Reflectometry  *   P-band research and applications * Ku-Ka band wideband signal research and applications Conclusion and future directions.

SUMMARY

SoOp provides an opportunity for microwave remote sensing outside of bands protected for science. Retrieval of sub-surface SM profile and vegetation cover requires multiple frequencies and polarizations SNOOPI is demonstrating fundamental feasibility and key technologies for P-band SoOp Agricultural and forest field experiment to validate forward models and MFDP retrieval algorithms Wideband communications sources provide 100s MHz of bandwidth “for free” 

Biography:

James L Garrison is a Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University with a courtesy appointment in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Ecological Sciences and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate program. He was elected a University Faculty Scholar in 2022. His research interests include Earth remote sensing using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and signals of opportunity. He is the Principal Investigator for SNOOPI, a NASA mission to demonstrate remote sensing with P-band signals of opportunity. Prior to his academic position, Prof. Garrison was with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He earned a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1997, and also holds a BS from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MS from Stanford University. He is a fellow of the IEEE and the Institute of Navigation (ION). From 2018 to 2022 he was the Editor in Chief of IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Magazine.

Dr. Mopeola

Biography:

Dr. Mopelola Akande
Mopelola Akande, Ph.D., is an experienced professional in the artificial intelligence (AI) field. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University and has over seventeen years of experience creating technical content on AI and machine learning. Her work spans both educational projects and collaborations with AI industry leaders, including her current position as a senior content developer at Microsoft Corporation.

Prof. Mousmi Ajay of Geo-science and Remote Sensing.

1. Microgrant call for participation at large from Africa

2. ⁠Building a Women community for mentoring and to help others to grow especially students

3. ⁠Establishing members for SB and plan activities like educational school and workshops and IDEA can support to some extent.

Biography:

Mousmi Ajay Chaurasia is working as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Hyderabad. She is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves in different capacities in the IEEE section, region, and global level. She is a recipient of the 2020 Significant Volunteer Award from the IEEE Hyderabad Section. She has 30 research publications and six patents to her name.

She has worked in South Korea and Saudi Arabia and handled various projects funded by respective governments. She has been part of several International Conferences and Workshops. Her research interests are Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Agricultural applications.