SOCIETIES:

Antennas & Propagation Society (AP03)

Electron Devices Society (ED15)

Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT17)

Photonics Society (PHO36)

OFFICERS:

MISSION:

Our mission is to provide opportunities for technical exchange and networking among local professionals for enhancing their careers.

If you’d like to learn more about the Trident Chapter or get involved, please contact the Chair (Aline Eid).

Upcoming EVENTS:

IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section events are listed at:  https://r4.ieee.org/sem/sem-calendar/

Past 2025 EVENTS:

Dr. Abbas Semnani, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Toledo, “Electromagnetic-Plasma Interactions: From Fascinating Physics to Real-World Applications” Friday, October 24, 11:30am ET. Meeting location is in-person at University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, Room 1200 EECS. Part of the University of Michigan Radlab Seminar Series. [Additional info and registration]

Sana Sarfraz, Miso Robotics, “Raising Robots: Software Considerations to support a growing fleet of evolving robots” Friday, October 17, 6pm ET. Online Event. [Additional info and registration]

Kimball Williams, ARRL, “Why is Morse Code Still Alive?” Thursday, October 16, 5:30pm ET. In-person at TÜV SÜD EMC Laboratory in Plymouth, MI and simulcast online. [Additional info and registration]

Dr. Ahmad Hoorfar, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova University, “Real Time and Sparse Reconstructed Radar Imaging Through Stratified Media” Monday, October 13, 12pm ET. Meeting location is in-person at University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, Room 1500 EECS and simulcast via Zoom. Part of the Antennas and Propagation Society Distinguished Lecturer program. [Additional info and registration]

Dr.sc. Silvio Hrabar, Professor, Faculty of Electrical Eng. and Comp., University of Zagreb, Croatia, “Application of Negative/positive Impedance Converters in Electrically Small Antennas” Tuesday, October 7, 3pm ET. Meeting location is in-person at University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, Room 1571 GG Brown Building. Part of the University of Michigan Radlab Seminar Series. [Additional info and registration]

Dr. Maurizio Migliaccio, Professore di Campi Elettromagnetici, Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Napoli, Italy, “Synthetic Aperture Radar oil spill monitoring: a physical approach (does Electromagnetics still count in the era of AI?)” Wednesday, September 24. Part of the University of Michigan Radlab Seminar Series. [Additional info and registration]

Dr. Joseph Bardin, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, “Quantum Computing: What is it, how does it work, and what are the opportunities for microwave engineers?” Friday, September 19, 11:30 am. Meeting location is in-person at University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, Room 1500 EECS and simulcast via Zoom. Part of the Microwave Theory and Technology Society Distinguished Microwave Lecturer program. [Additional info and registration]

Dr. Ramachandra Achar, Professor, Department of Electronics, Carleton University, “Emerging High-Speed Nanoscale Interconnect Issues and Modelling Challenges,” Friday, August 22nd, 2025, 11:00am ET. Meeting location is in-person at University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, Room 1200 EECS Building and simulcast via Zoom. Part of the Electron Devices Society Distinguished Lecturer program. [Additional info and registration]

Documentary Screening: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell, Friday, June 20th, 2025, 5:30pm ET. Virtual (WEBEX) event. Joint event with SEM Chapter 13 (Education Society). [Additional info and registration]

Tour of TUV Test Laboratory / Retirement Celebration for Steve English, Friday, May 9, 2025, 2:45pm – 5:00pm ET. Meeting location is at TUV Test Laboratory, 47523 Clipper St., Plymouth, MI 48170. Joint event with SEM Chapter 8 (EMC Society) and Chapter 3 (AES/COM Societies). [Additional info and registration]

Dr. Benjamin Yee and Dr. Hema Swaroop Mopidevi, Lam Research Corp, “Grand Challenges in RF & Plasmas for Next Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing,” Wednesday, April 16^th, 2025, 3:10pm ET. Meeting location is at University of Michigan North Campus, Ann Arbor, Room 1003 EECS Building. Joint event with SEM Chapter 15 (NPS Society). Part of the MIPSE Seminar Series. [Additional info and registration]

List of events prior to 2025

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