IEEE 5th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering Technology (IMCET) 2026
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5th edition of IMCET 2026 is focusing on regional and developing world aspects in electrical, communications, computer and biomedical engineering.
IMCET is the flagship conference of the IEEE Lebanon Section with participants from all over the world. This is intended to be an international conference with focus on regional and developing world aspects in electrical, communications, computer and biomedical engineering. The objective of the conference is to provide high quality research and professional interactions for the advancement of science and technology.
Topics of interest fall under the following tracks:
– Control Systems, Instrumentation and Robotics (Chairs: Roy Abi Zeid Daou, Naseem Daher)
– Computer Systems and Applications (Chairs: Walid Karam, Elio Aoun)
– Communications and Information Systems (Chairs: Ahmad El Hajj, Jacques Bou Abdo)
– Antennas, Microwave and Magnetics (Chairs: Ernst Huijer, Usamah Farrukh)
– Biomedical and Bio-informatics (Chairs: Mohamad Diab, Mohammad Ayache)
– Power, Energy, Power Electronics, Industrial Electronics, Circuits and Systems (Chairs: Hiba Al Shiekh, Mohamad Arnaout)
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Prof. Abu-Rub
Topic:
Inverse Model Predictive Control for Power Electronic Converters
Abstract: Advanced power electronic converters are increasingly required to perform multiple functions,
such as renewable energy conversion, grid support, and electric drives. These capabilities necessitate
adaptive and multi-objective control techniques that can accommodate fast dynamics, multiple control goals,
and system uncertainties.
Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been widely explored for such applications due to its ability to predict
system behavior and enforce constraints. However, its practical implementation is often limited by its high
computational complexity. To address this challenge, Inverse Model Predictive Control (IMPC) is
introduced as an alternative approach that maintains the advantages of MPC while significantly reducing
computational load.
This talk provides an overview of IMPC and its implementation in power electronics convertersTo
demonstrate the applicability of IMPC, several case studies will be presented, including grid-following and
grid-forming inverters, as well as converter-fed drives. These examples highlight the potential of IMPC for
various converter topologies.
Biography:
Haitham Abu-Rub is a professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and an adjunct professor at
Texas A&M University, Qatar. He received two PhDs, one in electrical engineering from the Gdansk
University of Technology, Poland, in 1995, and the second Ph.D. degree in humanities from Gdansk
University, Poland, in 2004.
Abu-Rub has research and teaching experiences at many universities in many countries including Qatar,
Palestine, Poland, USA, and Germany. His areas of expertise include power electronics converters and
electric drives.
Abu-Rub has served for five years as the chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering Program at Texas
A&M University at Qatar and for ten years as the managing director of the Smart Grid Center at the same
university.
He is the recipient of many national and international awards and recognitions. He has contributed to
publishing over 600 journal and conference papers, eight books, and eight book chapters.
Abu-Rub is a Fellow of IEEE and the Vice President for Publication at IEEE IES.
Address:Doha, exas A&M University, Doha, Qatar, Qatar
Pro. Lee
Topic:
Trends and Development of the Semiconductor Industry: Insights from Taiwan
The semiconductor industry has become a cornerstone of modern technology, underpinning
advancements in information technology, artificial intelligence, communications, transportation, and energy
systems. This talk presents an overview of current trends and development in the semiconductor industry,
using Taiwan as a representative and influential case. The presentation begins with an introduction to
semiconductor materials and their classifications, including elemental semiconductors such as silicon,
compound semiconductors, and emerging materials for advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications.
Their respective roles in logic, memory, power electronics, and sensing applications are briefly discussed to
provide a common technical foundation for a multidisciplinary audience.
Taiwan’s strategic importance in the global semiconductor ecosystem is then examined from both
technological and geopolitical perspectives. Owing to its highly concentrated manufacturing capacity,
mature supply-chain clusters, and strong integration between academia, industry, and government, Taiwan
occupies a pivotal position in global semiconductor production. This unique role has also placed Taiwan at
the center of international discussions on supply-chain resilience, economic security, and geopolitical
stability. Special attention is given to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which has
played a decisive role in shaping the global foundry model. TSMC’s emphasis on pure-play manufacturing,
large-scale capital investment, and advanced process integration has enabled rapid technology scaling while
allowing fabless companies worldwide to focus on design innovation.
By combining advanced manufacturing capabilities, flexible industrial collaboration, and long-term strategic
planning, Taiwan has established a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate. The presentation
concludes by discussing future challenges and opportunities facing the semiconductor industry, highlighting
the implications for technology development, global collaboration, and multidisciplinary research.
Biography:
Dr. Kuan-Wei Lee received the PhD degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering,
National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, in 2006. He joined the Department of Electronics
Engineering at I-Shou University as an assistant professor in 2006, was promoted to associate professor in
August 2009, and was promoted to professor in February 2013. Professor Lee’s main research focuses on
metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) technology and its application in GaAs-based electronic devices. He was
elected a Distinguished Teaching Instructor by the College of Electrical and Information Engineering at IShou University in 2010. He also received the Outstanding Electrical Engineer Award from The Chinese
Institute of Electrical Engineering (CIEE) in 2011 and was listed in Marquis 2011-2012, 2016-2017 Who’s
Who in Science and Engineering? Dr. Lee has published 47 SCI journal papers and 126 conference articles.
He has also delivered 8 invited talks and 8 keynote speeches at international conferences, and 6 keynote
speeches at universities. Meanwhile, Prof. Lee was a guest editor for “Micromachines”,
“Crystals”, “Molecules”, “Microelectronics Reliability”, and “Active and Passive Electronic Components”.
Address:IShou University, , Tainan, T'ai-wan, Taiwan
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