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IEEE Past President Saifur Rahman participated in several key side events at the COP29 representing IEEE’s Climate Change mission.
At COP29, held in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, IEEE made contributions at a series of events. Representing a global community of engineers, computer scientists,…
Saifur Rahman selected as one of the Most Influential Non-Resident Bangladeshis of 2024
Saifur Rahman selected as one of the Most Influential Non-Resident Bangladeshis of 2024 in recognition of his extensive contributions to academia, research, and global initiatives…
Saifur Rahman attended the COP29 side event Towards a Skills Pledge for Tripling Renewables
The side event discussed the pathway to achieving the global goal of tripling renewable electricity capacity by 2030. This will demand a skilled workforce. Investing…
Saifur Rahman attended COP29 side event on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Small Island States.
Saifur Rahman attended the COP29 side event on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Small Island States where he presented IEEE’s Climate Change Program which…
Saifur Rahman Participated in the Launching of the Green Digital Action Plan at COP29
Saifur Rahman spoke on behalf of the IEEE at the formal launching of the Green Digital Action Plan that was attended by ministers, ambassadors, UN…
Saifur Rahman talked at the COP29 side event on Inter-generational Dialogue for Shaping Future Climate Landscapes
This 60-minute youth-organized panel discussion focused on inter-generational dialogue on key climate challenges, uniting global experts and leaders of tomorrow to shape climate policies, solutions,…
Saifur Rahman attended the COP29 side event on Empowering the Future: Green Skill and Green Talent Development for Young People in the Global South
Saifur Rahman attended the side event on Empowering the Future: Green Skill and Green Talent Development for Young People in the Global South that was…
Message from Saifur Rahman, IEEE President & CEO and Sophia Muirhead, IEEE Executive Director & COO
Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President & CEO and Sophia Muirhead, IEEE Executive Director & COO present the 2023 IEEE Annual Report.
Inspiring Technology: 34 Breakthroughs in 140 Years of Advancing Technology for Benefit of Humanity, IEEE
Professor Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and CEO, takes great pleasure in introducing “Inspiring Technology: 34 Breakthroughs Celebrating 140 years of Advancing Technology for Benefit…
Past President Rahman Leads IEEE Delegation at COP28
2024 IEEE Past President Saifur Rahman reflects on his participation at COP28 that underscores IEEE’s collaborative commitment to helping bring substantive solutions to the impacts…
IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal establishment announced
IEEE President Professor Dr. Saifur Rahman announces the establishment of the IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications. Present in the ceremony were the…
Professor Saifur Rahman spoke at a panel at the UN Conference on Climate Change COP28 in Dubai
I spoke at a panel organized by the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition at the UN Conference on Climate Change COP28 in…
IEEE President Meets with IEEE Volunteer on the Sidelines of the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai
IEEE Volunteer and Computer Science Engineer Ayisha Navas met with IEEE President and CEO on the sidelines of the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai.…
IEEE President’s Note: Young Technologists Grow Their Careers With IEEE
Engineers can advance their careers while tackling the world’s problems. As 2023 president, one of my goals was to work with all members—particularly our students,…
IEEE President Saifur Rahman at the European Sustainable Energy Week
IEEE President Saifur Rahman, at the European Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels. He also spoke at the meeting of the European Public Policy WG on…
IEEE President’s Note: Making IEEE a Force for Change The key is community, relevance, and resource sharing
IEEE Spectrum published an article by Professor Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and CEO on making IEEE a Force for Change.
Prof. Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and CEO interview on IEEE Spectrum Magazine article
Prof. Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and CEO, was interviewed by the IEEE Spectrum Magazine article “How to Turn the Lights Back on After a…
IEEE President Saifur Rahman interviewed by #GridEdge Technologies on the new challenges and opportunities of the #PowerIndustry
IEEE President Saifur Rahman interviewed with Kaveh Aflaki, technical chair of the IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference #gridedgetech on the new challenges and opportunities of…
Prof. Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and CEO, led IEEE’s team to the COP27
Prof. Saifur Rahman, 2023 IEEE President and CEO, led a team to the COP27 to present IEEE’s practical engineering approach to Climate Change
Saving Energy During a Heat Wave – Professor Rahman on Washington ABC7
Another heat wave means another reason to crank up the A/C, but how can you save when cool air is in high demand. Saifur Rahman,…
Advanced Research Institute Looking for a Postdoctoral Associate
Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute (ARI) and the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invite applications for a postdoctoral associate. The applicant will mainly…
Professor Saifur Rahman Chairs IEEE ad hoc Committee on Climate Change
The IEEE Board of Directors formed an ad hoc committee on climate change in February to coordinate its response to the global threat. The Institute asked the…
Saifur Rahman’s article on Decarbonization published in the IEEE Transmitter
Professor Saifur Rahman’s article on decarbonization was published in the IEEE Transmitter, IEEE’s online magazine on the latest tech news and innovations. For more details,…