Young Professionals Panel on Climate Change
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Young Professionals' Impact on Advancing Climate Solutions
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Objective:
The YP panel on Climate Change aims to tackle the urgent issue of global climate change, especially in Africa, bringing perspectives from other parts of the globe including Europe and the US. The panelists include YP’s in the industry and academia. The panel will engage in insightful discussions, exploring the causes, impacts, and viable solutions to combat climate change. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the panel seeks to raise awareness, promote sustainable practices, at local, regional, and international levels. With a focus on innovative strategies, and community engagement, this platform strives to inspire collective action towards a greener and more resilient future.
Date: Thursday 9th November, 2023
Time: 11am
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Panelists
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Panelists:
Moderator:
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Date: 9th Nov, 2023
Communications Team Lead, IEEE YP Climate and Sustainability Task Force (CSTF)
Dr. Sneha Satish Hegde is currently employed as a postdoctoral researcher at Ecole Centrale Lyon and KAPTEOS. She recently completed her doctoral studies in Electronics at the University of Montpellier, France. Her research project aligns with the Territorial Just Transition Plan and the Energy-Climate Plan in two key ways: First, by investigating the aging of components in future HVDC and MVDC energy networks, critical for renewable energy integration. Second, by studying eco-friendly insulation materials, it aims to reduce system size, enhance defect detection, and lower the carbon footprint in component manufacturing. This research offers valuable insights for developing sustainable, compact, and environmentally responsible energy network components.
Since 2019, she has been a member of IEEE and DEIS, taking on the role of Europe representative for DEIS Young Professionals (YP) in September 2022. Recently, she was appointed as the Chair of DEIS Women In Engineering (WIE). In January 2023, she joined the Computer Society (CS) and currently serves as the Region 8 (Europe, Africa, Middle-East) Student Activities Committee (SAC) Coordinator and chairs the global event TechX for IEEE CS and leads the Communications team for the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Task Force (CSTF).
Dr. Muhammad Buhari, SMIEEE, started as a technician working on computers, electrical services, and alternative energy systems such as Solar PVs. I studied across the globe from Universities in Kano, Nottingham, Manchester, and Massachusetts. My expertise is in Powers systems planning and operations. I am the VP Africa Working Group of IEEE Smart village and the Chair of IEEE Power and Energy Society, Nigeria section. I spend time teaching and working with local and international partners on providing creative solutions to energy planning issues within complex and uncertain power systems – keeping the lights ON basically.
Amine Gasmi, a driven young professional currently pursuing advanced studies in Electrical, Electronics, and Automation Engineering, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Energy. He passionately channels his academic foundation into addressing critical global challenges, with a primary focus on leading innovative projects related to climate change, environmental sustainability, and the advancement of smart city technologies. His projects seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technologies such as the IoT, IA, and renewable energy, resulting in the development of impactful and visionary solutions. Amine’s contributions extend beyond academia, as he actively engages in leadership roles within IEEE, including Vice Chair of the PES Tunisia Chapter and PES YP Events and Conferences Coordinator. His visionary approach to sustainability and his project-driven mindset position him as a dynamic professional poised to drive transformative change in engineering, environmental responsibility, and the evolution of smart cities.
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