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It is with great pride that IEEE Region 5 celebrates the elevation of more than 600 members to Senior Member status in 2025.
This remarkable milestone reflects the breadth of expertise and leadership within our region and highlights the ongoing commitment of our members to advancing technology for humanity.
Learn how to apply for Senior MemberX Wang, J Xu, K Hirebasur Krishnappa, Y Patil, V Shankar, R Lu, Y Jain, M Louis, T Sure, G Thiyagarajan, P Chebolu, R Raja, I Kiselev, N Akula, J Lazarus George, H Pathak, P Kosuru, R Anaparti, N Pradeep, S Keshetti, P Devaraju, F Jebadoss, S Somavarapu, C Kotaru, P Patchamatla, M Hariharan, M Aich, A Edward, S Thangavel, A Mittal, S Korimilli, D Vuppu, S Vedagiri, P Kurra, S Kuppuraju, R Dewan, V Methuku, D Sen Gupta, T Adusumilli, F Prashant, M Souran, J Yedalla, S Sagar Nagaraj, P Akula, R Thutari, B Brahmandam, M El Chammas, A Antarkar, C Odonnell, R Ray, A Anand, S Panchasara, V Jaiswal, S Rajendran, S Jasani, V Manamala Sudhakar, G Ramadugu, D Rikhi, S Maddela, D Lankala, A Suggula, S Banda, K Appari, A Soosai, V Yerram, H Vuyyuru, M Orugunta, S Pakeer, P Bagga, R Garg, V Singh, N Revanasiddappa, S Shrikant, S Pasham, S Akhtar, S Annanki, S Dachepelly, S Kumar, P Tyagi, V Kuppa Amarnath, S Parimi, A Sekar, S Verma, M Kashif, S Ramakuru, V Chirumavilla, B Kallem, A Nedunchezhian, S Sethuraman, N Kattula, R Gopalakrishnan, V Aby Pothen, S Deva, P Adati, R Rondla, M Gundla, N Ramakrishna, N Kattula, S Meegada, V Devarajan, S Kakanur Shivayogi, K Yarlagadda, H Maheshwari, V Bhogireddy, S Beereddy, B Maryala, R Vasi Reddy, S Yarru, S Satish, A Kelkar, C Laxminarayana, B Reddy Dokuru, P Chandra, S Pati, V Makkaji, M Kandula, R Yazigi, J Reynolds, T Parmar, C Kim, H Chaudhry, K Kotamsetty, U Kaynar, A Jain, A Boggaram, N Samanta, M Bendhi, S Jabbireddy, T Liu, N Sheikh, A Bansal, S Meka, A Achanta, A Sugureddy, S Antonovich, S Thumala, R Vanam, K Gaddipati, S Thoom, K Kulkarni, K Bhupathi, S Mukkala, M Nair, S Agrawal, V Pentakota, S Gaglani, S Parimi, S Etikala, D Jayaram, S Marri, S Muvva, V Thummala, S Nendrambaka, A Mohammed, A Agarwal, S Rachakonda, D Rajpuriya, V Muppala, R Kumar, D Gupta, A Vijayakumar, N Nellore, S Gopala, A Lakhireddy, A Nandyala, P Mullapudi, G Gill, S Boddu, M Kichaiah Gari, V Ravi Shankar, N Kapoor, B Kadiyala, A Sugumar, V Vallakonda, B Ghani, M Bussa, S Rakholiya, S Mehboob, V Madanagopal, S Pellikoduku, N Balajepally, J Ayoola, V Agarwal, A Mote, A Medavaka, A Tripathi, B Krishnan, S Gangone, A Jonnalagadda, T Gorre, S Jambula, N Sankaran, S Krishnamani, P Vaka, S Kamatala, J Damrau, G Shek, P Nath, P Sankaran, N Natesh Kumar, J Jena, R Malyala, C Moharir, R Arikrishna Perumal, V Nadendla, S Vangavolu, V Sunkara, L Potluri, S Periyasamy, N Chatlapalli, S Konathala, A Dhiman, S Yadav, V Manepalli, M Chande, A Aladiyan, S Pasumarty, H Cherukuri, M Cherukuri, S Ramavath, S Vuppala, A Paramasivan, H Parayil Salim, A Gunuganti, R Kumar, S Chandramohan, P Naayini, C Bura, J Gummaluri, N Ramancha, U Ulisi, S Vellaichamy, C Krishnama, L Vattam, S Mishra, R Puchhakayala, S Irujolla, H Bomma, A Chakraborty, S Nadendla, S Kotha, G Yeleswarapu, S Chatterjee, R Malkoochi, R Govindaswamy Subbian, M Shivnatri, P Mallareddi, B Osibo, A Gupta, G Marimuthu, U Gade, R Perumandla, S Somalraju, S Chilakala, R Tarafdar, S Seethala, G Kotte, V Ankireddi, M Badanpet, A Chandra, N Sajanraj, S Rai, P Rudraraju, S Bade, H Nigam, C Adapa, U Chintam, S Ankam, S Chaudhari, S Anugu, I Madabhushini, S Mallavarapu, G Kuttuva Ganesan, S Jarugula, N Wali Mohammed, V Goshika, V Jayaseelan, S Neela, P Madabushini, M Ganapam, S Katuri, R Amaresam, P Perumalsamy, N Enjamuri, S Shreedharan, N Pedada, C Ganesan, P Natta, F Imran Ahamed, R Handaragal, S Bompally, S Sukumaran, V Venugopal, B Singh, B Mallampati, P Palanisamy, B Yakkanti, S Jami, B Potineni, R Pachyappan, S Karumuri, M Jaggavarapu, S Pallaprolu, B Baddam, N Namburi, S Jutoo Vijayaraghavan, S Pagadala Sekar, V Mudavatu, S Mamidi, S Jandhyala, C Kota, A Narayanan, B Kandukuri, S Shaik, V Sridharan, S Chennupati, S Battula, V Chauhan, A Singh, K Bisht, R Penaganti, N Pasupuleti, S Potla, A Suroju, L Verma, D Boinpally, D Somajohassula, H Kommula, L Yaramolu, M Hussain, P Koneru, P Kalyanasundaram, S Vummannagari, H Musunuri, C Aare, V Singireddy, R Vasikarla, R Vats, H Gummadi, A Averineni, V Mandavilli, S Katta, T Dorney, L Antony, S Kendyala, A Patel, D Singh, D Pakanati, S Amirapu, S Kolusu, I Patel, L Jamili, C Vemula, A Narayan, A Dehzangi, A Nag, L Jiang, Y Chulaee, R Madiraju, P Tamanam, K Nalla, N Kumar, A Adenwala, V Kamireddy, U Kuchimanchi, P Agrawal, V Samudrala, P Thatoi, Y Ivanov, R Mohana Murugan, K Phatak, S Muthuswamy, K Marganache, S Anugu, S Bollineni, K Thakkar, T Kamlakshya, V Pasam, N Balasubramaniyan, S Koppanathi, A Anusuru, M Misri, S Sasidharakarnavar, S Vuppala, S Kolla, S Cheruku, S Chowdhary, A Awasthi, S Paladugu, V Nagubathula, S Lakkaraju, R Sukumar, S Gosai, K Muccha, S Chittimalla, I Jha, K Vemula, U Waghmode, L Mullapudi, S Kommera, R Jain, S Biru, P Myakala, M Gupta, R Suram, N Uppari, V Cumbakonam Gokulraju, S Podduturi, V Poka, V Mullangi, A Gudimetla, P Subramani, U Aydin, S Dommari, R Gandhi Raketla, V Gandha, A Nagilla, M Chebrolu, V Guntumadugu, B Kadapagunta, V Singh, S Batchu, A Bairi, V Kopparapu, D Siripurapu, R Maltumkar, M Kolli, V Banda, S Manchikanti Venkata, V Nilisetty, B Garnimitta, M Goyal, P Sheth, D Gandham, B Bodicherla, R Chaudhary, N Kotha, S Kodam, S Tandlekar, S Kattikar, S Singh, A Ambika Sasikumar, P Venkatesh, H Adhwaryu, S Spurgeon, S Palla, V Nagpure, P Panchal, M Hussain, S Kumar, A Malmane, R Kaseta, C Roberts, J Cline, S Verploegh, A Samaiyar, S Talukder, L Sinclair, R Methuku, D Kaul, V Veeramachaneni, A Awasthi, G Basra, S Saka, S Mosali, R Vegesna, P Vagvala, V Morusu, S Kolla, P Mishra, A Mittapelly, G Bandapati, H Tungala, S Devarapalli, A Terala, P Devireddy, S Mukala, V Bhemireddy, K Rangarajan, T Kulkarni, P Bollineni, R Konduru, V Gangarapu, P Pillai, K Anumula, S Maddala, S Cherukuru, K Rajamani, L Koralla, R Chukkala, V Gundla, M Jalukuri, V Duvalla, S Nagesh, A Anwar, G Bolla, Y Feng, M Mukherjee-Roy, B Tanneru, S Gudipati, A Thakur, S Mallya, Z Dai, P Vajpayee, S Poddar, C Kodete, S Chatakonda, A Hota, S Pattanayak, R Madhala, M Erurnthavadi, S Vinnakota, M Alex Navamani, V Mallemarapu, S Musuluri, A Gadi Parthi, A Saini, D Khan, V Kottay, V Chidipothu, V Nuvvula, V Kandula, S Subramanian, V Lolla, K Yang, A Desai, S Eromonsei, V Mojes, V Bhalani, S Chunduri, V Muniyandi, G Harke, K Vijayarangan, K Singh, V Thirumalai, K Goh, T Banerjee, P Milillo, O Onaseso, Y Cruz Roque, M Sonin, S Ashili, V Ganesan, P Saxena, S Mankikar, S Sama, N Prasad, R Chindanuru, A Seelamneni, P Smith, V Krishnakumar, T Banerjee, D Rajasekharan, S Luis Antonio, L Victor, M Sachdeva, R Palepu, D Ahuja, D Hamsaneni Gopalaswam, R Pakalapati, V Kozub, K Sarkar, L Stehling, C Stein, S Bhatia, S Kumar, R Biswas, A Ganapathi, P Sankuri, J Raja, R Guggilla, A Dzeikalo, G Marrivada, K Munusamy Ethirajan, S Athota, L Thirumala Reddy, M Saminathan, V Mutharaju, S Pinnapureddy, M Siddagonibikshapathi, S Gundala, A Dhagat, P Mccormick, S Rayarao, G Mittal, C Li, V Shaikh, B Mani, D Wright, K Durbhakula, S Alok, G Liang, I Konasani, S Akinapalli, P Yanamadala, A Indukuri, L Shaw, S Gupta, L Madabathula, S Johnson, P Verma, R Harvey, S Munshi, H Allam, R Saeedkandezy, S Chintakindi, P Johl, V Paruchuru, S Nair, S Muthuswamy, K Ramakrishnan, G Ramchandran, V Mattegunta, R Komma, S Umakanth, A Bhardwaj, S Hari Krishnan, G Nkotagu, R Wankhede, S Annasamudram, S Singh, A Manimaran, S Peddi, V Gogineni, H Penugonda, M Bernesjo, A Erupaka, A Suresh, C Dbritto, M Munim, V Upputuri, P Praturi, P Onyia, A Bilbao, M Saqib, M Chamana, F Ikwuogu, A Katangur, J Vaghela, Y Zhang, S Adams

The newly established GreenTech Steering Committee is currently soliciting proposals from the R5 sections to host the 2027 GreenTech Conference. The Steering Committee is undertaking several strategic enhancements to elevate the quality, impact, and reach of GreenTech, with a renewed focus on faculty and industry engagement.
Key Highlights for GreenTech 2027:
1. Open Call: All R5 Sections are invited and encouraged to submit a proposal to host the 2027 conference.
2. Conference Dates: The event will take place during October–November 2027. Specific date guidelines are outlined in the full Call for Proposals.
3. Collaborative Support: The Steering Committee will remain actively engaged throughout the planning process, from Organizing Committee selection to industry collaboration, to ensure a high-quality conference.
4. Professional Marketing Support: A dedicated marketing firm will work in close coordination with the Organizing Committee and hosting Section to promote the conference and boost visibility.
Proposals will be due to the Steering Committee by September 15, 2025, with the site to be selected by October 15, 2025. If your section intends to submit a proposal, please notify the Committee by email to Omid Beik (beik@mines.edu) or Jim Sipes (jsipes@ieee.org) by June 30 (or as soon after that as possible).
For further information or to get a copy of the Call for Proposals with more detail on submitting a proposal, please contact Omid or Jim at the email addresses listed above.

Region 5 is thrilled to co-sponsor and host PCIC 2025 in the vibrant city of Dallas, TX, September 22-24, 2025, and the conference tutorials will be held on September 25! Get ready for the annual IEEE IAS-PCIC Conference—a dynamic gathering of top electrical professionals focused on cutting-edge innovations in installations, operations, and safety.

The IEEE Fort Worth Section, in collaboration with IEEE Region 5, proudly presents IEEE MetroCon 2025, taking place on November 13, 2025, in Hurst, Texas. This premier annual conference brings together professionals and innovators to explore the latest developments across nine key engineering and technology tracks:

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Software & Systems Engineering
• Secure System Development & Deployment
• Power & Energy Systems
• Computational Intelligence
• Biotechnologies
• Autonomous and Vehicle Systems
• Photonics
• Professional Development

We invite all Region 5 members and professionals to attend this impactful conference and help shape the future of our field. Keep an eye out for registration opening soon and be part of the future of engineering and technology!

IEEE GHTC focuses on technology for the benefit of humanity. This cross-disciplinary annual conference provides the perfect venue for those interested in humanitarian engineering to join their peers in October 2025 at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado USA
The 15th IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (IEEE GHTC 2025) is a flagship international conference sharing effective approaches, best practices, and practical and/or scholarly technology-enabled interventions that address the needs of underserved communities in resource-constrained environments around the world. This year IEEE GHTC 2025 will highlight and explore “Technologies in Context” as its annual theme. This theme encourages authors to assemble diverse teams including community members articulating the need and/or desire for technology, relevant policymakers, and/or interdisciplinary academic teams to describe their technological intervention in social, cultural, environmental, economic, and/or political contexts. Submissions should discuss work done and interventions designed to address resource-constrained and/or development contexts, build local capacity, promote local involvement through decolonial and critically conscious practices, provide educational opportunities and connectivity, and/or create equitable and just access to water, energy, and food with minimal negative impact on the planet and environment.

On April 8–9, 2025, IEEE Region 5 members joined over 300 engineers, technologists, researchers, and educators from across 39 states for the annual IEEE-USA
Congressional Visits Day (CVD) in Washington, D.C. Now in its 27th year, this flagship advocacy event brings IEEE members to Capitol Hill to engage directly with U.S. lawmakers on issues vital to science, technology, engineering, and innovation.
Region 5 was well represented among the 330 participants—the largest group in CVD history—with members from Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and beyond. Collectively, the delegation attended over 240 meetings with Senators, Representatives, and committee staff, making it a record-setting year for outreach and policy engagement.
Members emphasized IEEE-USA’s core legislative priorities, including:

• Increased funding for federal scientific research agencies
• Support for small business innovation programs like SBIR/STTR
• Policies to democratize access to AI technologies
• Strengthening K–12 STEM education across the nation

Arkansas IEEE members met with Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, as well as Representative Steve Womack, and even briefed the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee staff on emerging engineering challenges and innovation needs.
For many participants, the experience continues to deepen their sense of civic engagement and professional purpose.
IEEE Senior Member Azgar Ali N, a technical program manager at Google in Austin, Texas, captured his CVD experience in a personal essay for IEEE Spectrum. His reflections highlighted not just the policy priorities, but also the personal importance of engineers showing up, advocating for their field, and helping shape the national agenda.
Read Azgar’s full story in IEEE Spectrum
CVD 2025 once again proved that when IEEE members come together—from labs, classrooms, startups, and industry—to speak with a united voice, they can shape conversations that matter and champion a future led by innovation.

What began as a simple idea among four IEEE-HKN Lambda Zeta members quickly grew into a purposeful journey across Texas—to connect with IEEE members, energize students, and strengthen leadership across Region 5.
Our first stop was Austin, where we linked up with IEEE Region 5 Director Matt Francis. Together with the local Young Professionals team, we hosted a lively gathering at Meanwhile Brewing, bringing together Life Members, YPs, and student leaders for great conversations, new friendships, and shared energy for IEEE’s mission.
Next, we headed to Texas State University in San Marcos for a student and faculty meet-and-greet. Matt presented a powerful talk using the new Region 5 metrics dashboard developed by Case Kirk, helping students visualize their impact and potential within IEEE.
The journey culminated in College Station. On the eve of Texas A&M’s inaugural IEEE Semiconductor Summit, Matt briefed TAMU student leaders on the structure and opportunities within IEEE, followed by an inspiring session from Chad Kidder on career and life balance—a reminder that effective leadership starts with personal well-being.
The summit itself, themed “Empowering Students to Lead the Chip Revolution,” brought together 20 distinguished speakers, including voices from Keysight, Cadence, and Texas Instruments. Interactive booths, expert panels, and hands-on engagement made it a standout event, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
From campus connections to statewide collaboration, this journey proved that when IEEE members come together with purpose, they can truly turn it up across Region 5.

Are you ready to take your place among the most promising leaders in Latin America & the Caribbean? ✨
Rising Stars LAC is your gateway to becoming one of them!
‍‍ Whether you’re passionate about engineering, technology, innovation, or leadership, this conference is for YOU. Here’s what you can expect:
Connect with global experts
Boost your technical & soft skills
Expand your professional network
Gain mentorship and share your story
Be part of a vibrant STEM community driving real change
Rising Stars is more than a conference—it’s a powerful platform to grow, inspire, and lead.
Applications are now open — don’t miss your chance to shape the future of STEM in our region!
Apply today and shine with us!
https://r9.ieee.org/risingstars-2025/

IEEE-USA Awards – Nominate a Colleague from Mar 15 – Sept 15 IEEE-USA Awards celebrate exceptional leaders who have made remarkable contributions to the engineering and technology community. If this describes you, or someone you know, now is the perfect time to get that nomination ready, or find someone to nominate you. Nominations open on April 1 and go through September 15, 2025.

On June 15, 2025, IEEE Pikes Peak Section joined the Annual Filipino American Community of Southern Colorado (FACSC) Filipino Independence Day Picnic in Colorado Springs to bring STEAM education directly to families and future engineers.
Dr. John Santiago, representing the Pikes Peak Section’s ongoing STEAM-TEAMS outreach initiative, set up an interactive mini-demo table showcasing science and engineering concepts. The booth attracted significant attention, with many families spending up to an hour engaging with hands-on demonstrations.
Dr. Alexander Africa, current FACSC President, invited Dr. Santiago to give an impromptu introduction to IEEE and its local STEM activities. The positive response sparked interest in further collaboration, with plans for future events involving air-propelled rockets and kites already underway.
Approximately 250 attendees visited the event, including many parents and grandparents who expressed appreciation for the accessible engineering outreach. The event is now being planned as an annual fixture for the Pikes Peak Section’s multi-year STEAM-TEAMS community engagement program, with an eye toward mentoring students and preparing for upcoming events like the Cool Science Carnival and Festival (September 27 – October 12, 2025).
The next day, on June 16, Dr. Santiago delivered a follow-up presentation at the 21st Century Library to IEEE Section members. He shared insights on FACSC engagement, Do-It-Yourself STEAM kits, and IEEE’s growing role in community-based engineering education.
This collaboration reflects IEEE’s commitment to inclusive outreach and supporting the next generation of engineers through partnerships that unite culture, education, and innovation.

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Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 MGA Committee Member Positions!
Deadline: August 1, 2025
The IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee is soliciting nominations for the following 2026 Committee Member Positions:
* IEEE Admission and Advancement Committee
* Each Region Director appoints one member
* MGA Awards and Recognition Committee
* MGA Chapter Operations Support Committee
* MGA Geographic Unit Operations Support Committee
* MGA IEEE.tv Advisory Committee
* MGA IT Coordination and Oversight Committee
* MGA Member Benefits Portfolio Advisory Committee
* MGA Member Recruitment and Recovery Committee
* MGA Nominations and Appointments Committee
* MGA Operations Manual Compliance Committee
* MGA Potentials Editorial Board
* MGA Strategic Planning Committee
* MGA Student Activities Committee
* MGA Training Committee
* MGA vTools Committee
* IEEE Life Members Committee
* IEEE Women in Engineering Committee
* IEEE Young Professionals Committee
* Appointments to Other Organizational Units
* IEEE Conferences Committee
* IEEE Diversity and Inclusion
* IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB)
* IEEE Educational Activities Pre-University Education Coordinating Committee (PECC)
* IEEE Future Directions Committee
* IEEE Global Policy Caucus (GPC)
* IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB)
* IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC)
* IEEE Publication Services and Products Board (PSPB)
* IEEE Strategy and Alignment Committee
* IEEE TAB Conference Publications Committee
* TAB Committee on Technical Community Outreach, Engagement, and Society Membership (TCOESM)
* IEEE TAB/PSPB Products and Services Committee
* IEEE Technology for a Sustainable Climate Matrix Organization (TSCMO)
* IEEE Technology Roadmaps Committee
The deadline to submit nominations is 1 August 2025.
Each IEEE Region is encouraged to submit nominations to help ensure that MGA is globally balanced. Self-nominations are encouraged.
A complete list of available MGA positions, committee descriptions, and information on the MGA Nominations and Appointments process are available on our website.
Nominate yourself or a colleague today!
For questions, email mga-noms@ieee.org