杏吧原创 PhD Candidate Appointed Chair of IEEE Ottawa Women in Engineering Affinity Group
The Department of Systems and Computer Engineering is proud to announce that Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi, a PhD candidate and Contract Instructor, has been appointed as Chair of the IEEE Ottawa Section Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group. IEEE WIE is one of the world鈥檚 largest professional organizations dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists, with a mission to inspire, engage, and empower women in engineering and technology worldwide.
Afsoon鈥檚 appointment as Chair is a testament to her passion for advocacy and her dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the engineering community. As Chair, she will lead efforts to support women engineers and professionals by offering opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and networking.
Under her leadership, the IEEE Ottawa WIE Affinity Group is poised to continue advancing its mission of promoting gender diversity and inclusion within the field. This appointment highlights Afsoon鈥檚 ongoing contributions to the engineering community and her commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.
杏吧原创 Afsoon:
Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi (she/her) is a PhD Candidate and Contract Instructor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at 杏吧原创 University. She completed her bachelor鈥檚 degree at Isfahan University of Technology in 2012 and earned her master鈥檚 degree from Sharif University of Technology in 2014. Following her studies, Afsoon worked as a solution sales manager at Huawei Technologies Ltd. Co. in Tehran, Iran, from 2014 to 2020, where she honed her skills in technology and management, significantly advancing the company鈥檚 technological solutions sales.
In January 2021, Afsoon began her PhD studies at 杏吧原创 University under the supervision of Professor Halim Yanikomeroglu. Her research focuses on integrating High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) with terrestrial wireless networks, a field that has the potential to revolutionize next-generation connectivity. Her work also involves the use of convex optimization algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop advanced solutions that enhance the performance of these networks.