Liton Chandra Paul of The University of Alabama

The workshop titled “Building a Successful IEEE Student Branch: Leadership & vTools in Action – A Hands-on Workshop” is designed to empower IEEE Student Branch leaders and members with the essential skills, strategies, and tools needed to effectively manage and grow a dynamic IEEE community.

This interactive session will focus on developing strong leadership qualities, effective team management, and strategic planning for organizing impactful IEEE activities. Participants will gain practical insights into how to build an active and sustainable Student Branch by enhancing member engagement, fostering collaboration, and maintaining consistent performance.

A key component of the workshop is hands-on training on IEEE vTools, including vTools Events, Reporting, and Officer Management. Attendees will learn how to efficiently organize events, submit reports, manage officer roles, and utilize IEEE platforms to maximize visibility and recognition.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of:

• Leadership roles and responsibilities within an IEEE Student Branch
• Strategies for organizing successful events and activities
• Effective use of IEEE vTools for operations and reporting
• Best practices for sustaining an active and impactful IEEE community

This workshop aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, enabling participants to take immediate action in strengthening their IEEE Student Branch.

Biography:

Currently, Liton Chandra Paul (SMIEEE) is pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (EE) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. He holds the position of Assistant Professor (on study leave) in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE) at Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST), Pabna-6600, Bangladesh. He completed his M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and B.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE) at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) in 2015 and 2012, respectively. During his academic journey, he actively participated in various non-profit social welfare organizations, making significant contributions to their initiatives.

He was the First Class First (top ranked student) of the third batch (academic session 2007–2008) of the ETE Department at RUET and received the University Gold Medal for his outstanding academic achievements in the B.Sc. program. At IEEE ICCIT 2021, one of his research works won the Prof. Syed Mahbubur Rahman Best Paper Award. He also received the Research Excellence Award - 2022 and the Outstanding Researcher Award - 2023 from PUST. Over the years, he has secured several research grants from various institutions and authored numerous publications in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

He has held several leadership roles within IEEE, including Vice Chair of IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh (2025-2026), Treasurer of IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Bangladesh Chapter (2025-2026), Advisor of IEEE PUST Student Branch (2024–2025), Vice Chair (Technical) of IEEE Young Professionals Bangladesh (2022–2023), and Counselor of IEEE PUST Student Branch (2020–2021). Currently, he is serving as Advisor of IEEE PUST AP-S Student Branch Chapter and Student Activity Coordinator of IEEE AP-S/MTT-S Bangladesh Joint Chapter. He also served as an IEEE Day Ambassador (2024, 2025), Pilot of IEEE YESIST12 2025, and Entrepreneurship Ambassador (Professional Lead, Bangladesh Section) of the IEEE Region 10 Adhoc Committee on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) 2025.

At PUST, he has successfully carried out a number of administrative duties, including Assistant Director of the Student Advisor Office, Additional Director of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), and Assistant Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall (Student Hall).

He serves as an Academic Editor of the International Journal of Antennas and Propagation, published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd., with ISSN 1687-5877 (online) and 1687-5869 (print). He is an active reviewer for many reputed international conferences and journals published by IEEE, Springer Nature, Elsevier, Wiley, Cambridge University Press, IET, Hindawi, IOP, MDPI, Taylor & Francis, and others. His professional memberships include Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), with affiliations to several IEEE societies such as AP-S, MTT-S, ComSoc, SPS, and WIE. Beyond academics, he is actively involved with Rover Scouts Bangladesh.

His research interests include RFIC, MIMO, machine learning, bio-electromagnetics, microwave technology, antennas, phased arrays, millimeter-wave systems, metamaterials, absorbers, metasurfaces, and wireless sensors.

Email:

Address:Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, United States, 35487