IEEE Galveston Bay Section

The IEEE ComSoc New York Chapter is organizing a series of technical seminars for the New York area IEEE members and the general public. We invite researchers and professionals to share their latest work on a variety of topics in communications and related areas. This is the fourth seminar of the series. Together with our fellow IEEE ComSoc Chapters, we have the great pleasure to invite Dr. Shiwen Mao, an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, to give a talk on "RFID for Human Activity Sensing: Challenges, Solutions and Applications", with a ComSoc session number of 24444. Speaker(s): Shiwen Mao, New York, New York, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/265684

The IEEE ComSoc New York Chapter is organizing a series of technical seminars for the New York area IEEE members and the general public. We invite researchers and professionals to share their latest work on a variety of topics in communications and related areas. This is the fourth seminar of the series. Together with our fellow IEEE ComSoc Chapters, we have the great pleasure to invite Dr. Shiwen Mao, an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, to give a talk on "RFID for Human Activity Sensing: Challenges, Solutions and Applications", with a ComSoc session number of 24444.Speaker(s): Shiwen Mao, New York, New York, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/265684

Biometrics concerns the study of automated methods for identifying an individual or recognizing an individual among many people by measuring one or more physical or behavioral features. Certain physical human features or behaviors are characteristics that are specific and can be uniquely associated to one person. Retinas, iris, DNA, fingerprint, palm print, or pattern of finger lengths are typical physical features that are specific to individuals. Also, the voice print, gait, or handwriting can be used to this purpose. Nowadays biometrics is rapidly evolving. This science is getting more and more accurate in recognizing and identifying persons and behaviors. Consequently, these technologies become more and more attractive and effective in critical applications, such as to create safe personal IDs, to control the access to personal information or physical areas, to recognize terrorists or criminals, to study the movements of people, to monitor the human behavior, and to create adaptive environments. The use of biometrics in the real life often requires very complex signal and image processing and scene analysis, for example encompassing biometric feature extraction and identification, individual tracking, face tracking, eye tracking, liveness/anti-spoofing tests, and facial expression recognition. This talk will review the main biometric traits and analyze the opportunities offered by biometric technologies and applications to support a broad variety of applications. Attention will be given to the current trends in research and applications. Speaker(s): VINCENZO, Houston, Texas, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/270927

Biometrics concerns the study of automated methods for identifying an individual or recognizing an individual among many people by measuring one or more physical or behavioral features. Certain physical human features or behaviors are characteristics that are specific and can be uniquely associated to one person. Retinas, iris, DNA, fingerprint, palm print, or pattern of finger lengths are typical physical features that are specific to individuals. Also, the voice print, gait, or handwriting can be used to this purpose.Nowadays biometrics is rapidly evolving. This science is getting more and more accurate in recognizing and identifying persons and behaviors. Consequently, these technologies become more and more attractive and effective in critical applications, such as to create safe personal IDs, to control the access to personal information or physical areas, to recognize terrorists or criminals, to study the movements of people, to monitor the human behavior, and to create adaptive environments. The use of biometrics in the real life often requires very complex signal and image processing and scene analysis, for example encompassing biometric feature extraction and identification, individual tracking, face tracking, eye tracking, liveness/anti-spoofing tests, and facial expression recognition.This talk will review the main biometric traits and analyze the opportunities offered by biometric technologies and applications to support a broad variety of applications. Attention will be given to the current trends in research and applications.Speaker(s): VINCENZO, Houston, Texas, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/270927

The IEEE Austin Joint Societies' Chapters of ComSoc, Signal Processing, Consumer Electronics and EMBS and Computer are pleased to bring a Virtual Distinguished Lecture event on “What's the Story with UAV Cellular Communications?” Day: May 13, 2021 Time: Noon pm Central Time Location: WebEx (Dial-in information will be provided shortly) SPEAKER: Giovanni Geraci Assistant Professor at University Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Network Engineering Abstract What will it take for UAVs—and the associated ecosystem—to take off? Arguably, ubiquitous high-capacity links paired with hyper-reliable command and control all along. And indeed, meeting these aspirations may entail a full-blown mobile network support. While the understanding of UAV cellular communications has been advancing, many fundamental challenges remain to be addressed, with new applications demanding original solutions. In this talk, we blend academic and industrial views, navigating from 4G to 6G UAV use cases, requirements, and enabling technologies. In this talk, we blend academic and industrial views, navigating from 4G to 6G UAV use cases, requirements, and enabling technologies. BIO: I am an Assistant Professor at University Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, and the coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Network Engineering. I was previously a Research Scientist with Nokia Bell Labs and hold a Ph.D. from UNSW Sydney. I also held research appointments at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, The University of Texas at Austin, CentraleSupelec, and Alcatel-Lucent. I am a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Communications Society, an Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and IEEE Communications Letters, and the Wireless Communications Symposium co-Chair for IEEE ICC’22. I am a frequent organizer of IEEE international workshops, have featured in over ten IEEE industry seminars, tutorials and workshop keynotes, and am co-Editor of the book “UAV Communications for 5G and Beyond” (Wiley – IEEE Press, 2020). I am co-inventor of a dozen patents, have written for the IEEE ComSoc Technology News, and received international press coverage. I was awarded two of the most competitive early-career research fellowships in Spain: a “la Caixa” Junior Leader (2018-2021) and a “Ramon y Cajal” (2021-2026) Fellowship. I was named an Exemplary Reviewer for the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications in 2017 and 2018. I received the Nokia Bell Labs Ireland Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in 2017, the IEEE Communications Society Outstanding Young Researcher Award for Europe, Middle-East, and Africa in 2018, and the IEEE PIMRC Best Paper Award in 2019. About me: I like coffee, surprises, and living by the sea. Born and raised in Sicily, I have been living across six continents for work/love/adventure. I have been inspired by great mentors and colleagues, and consider myself privileged for the opportunities I was given. PLEASE RSVP. If you have any question, please connect with Fawzi Behmann at [email protected], IEEE Chair of Joint Austin Chapters (ComSoc/SP/CESoc & Computer/EMBS) Virtual Event, Austin, Texas, United States, 78729

The IEEE Austin Joint Societies' Chapters of ComSoc, Signal Processing, Consumer Electronics and EMBS and Computer are pleased to bring a Virtual Distinguished Lecture event on“What's the Story with UAV Cellular Communications?”Day:May 13, 2021Time:Noon pm Central TimeLocation:WebEx (Dial-in information will be provided shortly)SPEAKER:Giovanni GeraciAssistant Professor at University Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona,Coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Network EngineeringAbstractWhat will it take for UAVs—and the associated ecosystem—to take off? Arguably, ubiquitous high-capacity links paired with hyper-reliable command and control all along. And indeed, meeting these aspirations may entail a full-blown mobile network support. While the understanding of UAV cellular communications has been advancing, many fundamental challenges remain to be addressed, with new applications demanding original solutions. In this talk, we blend academic and industrial views, navigating from 4G to 6G UAV use cases, requirements, and enabling technologies.In this talk, we blend academic and industrial views, navigating from 4G to 6G UAV use cases, requirements, and enabling technologies.BIO:I am an Assistant Professor at University Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, and the coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Network Engineering. I was previously a Research Scientist with Nokia Bell Labs and hold a Ph.D. from UNSW Sydney. I also held research appointments at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, The University of Texas at Austin, CentraleSupelec, and Alcatel-Lucent.I am a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Communications Society, an Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications and IEEE Communications Letters, and the Wireless Communications Symposium co-Chair for IEEE ICC’22. I am a frequent organizer of IEEE international workshops, have featured in over ten IEEE industry seminars, tutorials and workshop keynotes, and am co-Editor of the book “UAV Communications for 5G and Beyond” (Wiley – IEEE Press, 2020). I am co-inventor of a dozen patents, have written for the IEEE ComSoc Technology News, and received international press coverage.I was awarded two of the most competitive early-career research fellowships in Spain: a “la Caixa” Junior Leader (2018-2021) and a “Ramon y Cajal” (2021-2026) Fellowship. I was named an Exemplary Reviewer for the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications in 2017 and 2018. I received the Nokia Bell Labs Ireland Certificate of Outstanding Achievement in 2017, the IEEE Communications Society Outstanding Young Researcher Award for Europe, Middle-East, and Africa in 2018, and the IEEE PIMRC Best Paper Award in 2019.About me: I like coffee, surprises, and living by the sea. Born and raised in Sicily, I have been living across six continents for work/love/adventure. I have been inspired by great mentors and colleagues, and consider myself privileged for the opportunities I was given.PLEASE RSVP.If you have any question, please connect with Fawzi Behmann at [email protected], IEEE Chair of Joint Austin Chapters (ComSoc/SP/CESoc & Computer/EMBS)Virtual Event, Austin, Texas, United States, 78729

There are several factors of a successful consulting delivery, such as building the client relationship, aligning the customer on the proposed methodology, managing customer expectations, resolving issues, demonstrating value add, communication skills, professionalism and more. This talk will focus on one of the most critical factors, that is: managing and meeting customer expectations. Drawing on insights from personal experiences, the talk will cover some issues that can complicate customer's expectations, and will also share some best practices for managing customer expectations. Speaker(s): Dr. Sunil Thadani, Jyothi Shankar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/272503

There are several factors of a successful consulting delivery, such as building the client relationship, aligning the customer on the proposed methodology, managing customer expectations, resolving issues, demonstrating value add, communication skills, professionalism and more.This talk will focus on one of the most critical factors, that is: managing and meeting customer expectations. Drawing on insights from personal experiences, the talk will cover some issues that can complicate customer's expectations, and will also share some best practices for managing customer expectations.Speaker(s): Dr. Sunil Thadani, Jyothi ShankarVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/272503