IEEE: Empowering engineers for global impact

It is often said that a single moment can increase a lifetime journey. For me that moment took place in 2011, when I was a graduate student – not in a laboratory or class but in a conference hall in Rome. I was presenting my graduate research on a helix antenna for wideband terrestrial and GPS L2 communication European conference on antennas and disseminationEUCAP, conducted by European union on antennas and disseminationSupported by IEEE.

Although I attended the conference to receive a response to my research, I left something more than: an introduction to IEEE.

At that time, I did not know that the organization would redefine my career, expand my world vision, and plant seeds of a purpose-driven life in engineering.

I returned home not only in my area, but also within IEEE, so I joined as a graduate student member.

Fourteen years later, I work as a chair now IEEE Islamabad sectionLearning, leadership, and belief that engineering should serve humanity, but after a visit.

Convert to a spark fuel

On returning to Pakistan after Eucap 2011, I realized the immense ability to create a meaningful local impact on the country’s engineers, if IEEE’s global energy and resources were effectively exploited. My background in RF and microwave engineering played a central role in shaping my contribution to IEEE.

On working National university of science and technology (NUST) In Islamabad, I identified a pressure local requirement, which can be addressed using IEEE’s support and resources: the country had a centralized platform for microwave and RF-related research, cooperation and training.

To fill that difference, in 2016 I made Pakistan’s first joint chapter of IEEE Antennas and spread, Circuit and systems, electromagnetic compatibilityAnd Microwave theory and technology Society.

The joint chapter offers workshops and technical sessions for academics, students and young professionals. It also provides opportunities for international cooperation and networking among IEEE members.

More than 200 programs have been organized, which has brought specific professors and researchers to Pakistan as speakers. The trips catalyzed the memorandum to understand the IEEE memorandum which included the student exchange program and border -cross research.

More importantly, he exposed hundreds of young Pakistani engineers for world class knowledge. The entire faculty and students of Pakistan are participating and are working on the features that they could not reach before, such as Anicoic Chambers and Electromagnetic Compatibility Labs that are used in antenna and microwave device tests.

Our efforts were recognized with the best chapter awards from the societies formed a joint chapter in 2019 and 2020.

During the initial part of the Covid-19 epidemic, the chapter launched a Webinar series But YouTube It has been shown how to use equipment to characterize the antenna and microwave circuit.

Nasherwan Shoaib (middle), Hammad M. Cheema (left), and Muhammad Umar Khan accepted the Best Chapter Award on behalf of the joint chapter of IEEE antennue and dissemination, circuit and system, electromagnetic compatibility, and microwave theory and technique society. Cheema is its vice chair and Khan is its treasurer.Slave rasul

Ieee’s mission supporting

I have led several IEEE human projects that have improved life in some of Pakistan’s lowest communities.

A project that left a permanent impact on me was building houses for displaced families from 2022 floods in Sindh province. That year, Pakistan experienced the most deadly flood seen by the country. Estimated 33 million people were affected, and 20 million are still living in strict circumstances. The floods damaged homes, hospitals and power and road infrastructure.

With the support of the IEEE Human technology board, IEEE Special Interest Group on Human TechnologyAnd Nust, IEEE volunteers built 17 houses. They were equipped with solar-operated energy systems that provided electricity for lights, fans and other basic equipment, which ensured long-term stability.

IEEE volunteers also provided vocational training to the remaining people, equipped with practical skills in basic electronics and solar installation. The purpose of their efforts was to restore livelihood, promote self-reliance and strengthen people to launch home-based businesses.

In 2023 I worked with epic in IEEE, to develop a Virtual reality For the purpose of supporting behavior development in autism children. A team of graduate students developed the platform, which uses a VR headset to simulate behavior and communication therapy scenarios within the metavors. The stage is still being tested and valid.

In another epic in IEEE initiative I included in designing and deployment Smart Fall-Detection System For elderly people in assisted-living facilities. The system uses a 60-gigahrts radar sensor to monitor the currency and vigilant carers in the event of a decline.

Engineering and Inclusion

Promoting diversity and inclusion has been an important part of my IEEE trip. Thanks for support from IEEE Women in Circuit and System Group and IEEE MTT-S Diversity and Inclusion Adhir CommitteeI have taken the initiative to motivate women and other underpared groups to pursue engineering as a career.

I was chosen as one Stem champion in this year IEEE TryenGineering ProgramChampions work to do more stem outreach and connect future engineers with IEEE resources.

IEEE has more than a professional network; This is my launchpad for leadership, my platform for human impact, and my masters for my community.

I promote STEM education by connecting with pre -curiosity schools and organizing hand activities for curiosity and learning. Being a champion has been a rich experience.

My faith in the same access to education is the cornerstone of my STEM outreach efforts. I have led more than 30 workshops in collaboration with 20 local non -profit institutions, benefiting more than 500 orphans and homeless children. Hands-on sessions included radar, robotics, wireless communication and other themes. Together with a team of IEEE student volunteers, we trained teachers to repeat activities in schools.

Through my work, I have the opportunity to establish the main moral values among students living in unqualified communities. This role has allowed me to advocate both technical excellence and moral responsibility – two pillars I believe that it is necessary to create a better future through engineering.

Cooperation is key

A major turn in my voluntary journey came in 2022 IEEE members and geographical activities Swayamsevak leadership training program. The Volt program is designed to deepen the understanding of volunteers of IEEE’s composition, products, services and available resources. It also helps participants to appreciate local units and their role within a comprehensive organization, preparing for leadership roles. Volt participants complete a team project, in which they identify a problem, a requirement, a chance, or the field of improvement within their local organizational unit or global IEEE. They then develop a business plan to remove anxiety.

For me, the program provided clarity, confidence and community. My Team was second for Project-IEEE, an AI-based vestibuel-submission. The program was more than only one training exercise; It was a catalyst for my development as a structured, strategic and succession-centric leader.

One of my most recent leadership opportunities was presiding over the IEEE Pakistan Council Mini-Conference in May. The program brought members of the Executive Committee from IEEE section and sub -sections to find out the formation of a National IEEE Council to unite efforts with global IEEE practices.

I also talked about the establishment of IEEE Islamabad Section Life Member Affinity Group and IEEE Communications Society Professional Chapter.

I believe that active participation of senior members is necessary – not only for their mentarships and wisdom, but also to help this section reach new heights of excellence.

I strongly believe in cross-institutional cooperation-the reason is that the IEEE Islamabad section is actively partnering with organizations Pakistan aerospace council, Institution of engineering and technologyAnd this Mechanical engineers’ institution To increase our influence on engineering and scientific community. The partnership will enable joint technical seminars and training workshops that make our outreach wider and strengthen our contribution.

Through international conferences, seminars, joint workshops, and collaborative projects, IEEE Islamabad Section is associated with major electronics companies Rohde and Schwarz Munich and Keyzite technologies Wash, wash, to promote innovation, skill development and applied research. Cooperation enhances the professional readiness of students and enables industry partners to join emerging academic talent and state -of -the -art views.

A leadership launchpad

What started as a student membership has increased in a purpose-filled career-lambi journey. IEEE has more than a professional network; This is my launchpad for leadership, my platform for human impact, and my masters for my community. Whatever conference I organized, every child I taught, every family that I supported, and whatever volunteer I mentioned is the chapters of my story that IEEE helped in writing.

For all young engineers, students and professionals reading it: IEEE is what you make it. This can only be a line on your CV, or it can be a compass that guides your career and character. When you align technical skills with pair leadership with sympathy and service, you not only grow, you also uplift others.

I invite you Join, volunteer and leadSomewhere, someone is just waiting for a solution that you can make – and IEEE can help you distribute it.

My journey has never been mine. This has been a collective effort run by an extraordinary community. I am eager to continue the mission together, as we not only try to make IEEE a professional house, but also a platform for permanent effects.