The end of the year is near! We welcome all IEEE University of Melbourne Student Branch Members and prospective executive committee members to our AGM. Hear about the events that we ran this year, say goodbye to our outgoing executive committee, and help us in voting for new executive members! 🗓️ : Tuesday 2nd December ⏰: 5 - 6 PM 📍: E311 Seminar Room, Level 3, Mechanical Engineering Building (Building 170) 💵: Free! 🥪: Catering will be provided Register for the event here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=z_NbDvQft0aRdlLFOMIqTdNeVfFCc8BIhVX0XEiJROlUOEwzNDVDUzU5UkFKVk1YQU9GTU84QVBTSS4u&origin=QRCode If you are interested in becoming an executive committee member for IEEE University of Melbourne Student Branch, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/hc15EsvF7zqCQkvk6 We hope to see you there! [] Signing off, University of Melbourne IEEE Student Branch Executive Committee Jae Min, Junyi, Xinliang, Yeely, Jia Li, Sachira, Sachitha, Weixuan Co-sponsored by: IEEE University of Melbourne 2025 AGM Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Rehabilitation robotics leverages the principle of "practice makes perfect" by using repetitive task-based exercises to facilitate motor re-learning and functional recovery, particularly in poststroke rehabilitation. Rooted in neurocognitive rehabilitation theories, robot-assisted therapies provide tailored, intensive training routines that meet individual patient needs. Learning control (LC) strategies, originally developed in 1978 to achieve high tracking performance in industrial applications, offer a compelling framework for controller designs in this field. Unlike traditional control methods, LC algorithms improve performance over time by utilizing information from previous iterations. This talk highlights recent advances in LC designs and illustrates how various LC algorithms effectively address the unique challenges posed by rehabilitation robotics. Additionally, it explores future opportunities for integrating learning control into rehabilitation systems and outlines key research questions for advancing control theory in this critical area. Co-sponsored by: Dept. Electrical & Electronic Engineering, The University of Melbourne Speaker(s): Prof Ying Tan from the University of Melbourne Level 2, Building 193 (EEE), The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia, 3010, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/519148

Talk Topic: Physical and computational modeling of smart homes Abstract: Novel “smart” technologies such as smart homes, smart grids, variable pricing, and local energy markets promise both better overall efficiency for the providers, a greener home, and lower prices. However, they also create unexpected problems. During the February 2021 North-American Ice Storm, the deregulated energy market in Texas came dangerously close to collapse, leading to rolling brownouts and loss of service in many homes that relied on electric power for heating. As a response, the variable pricing system shot up to $5000 per kilowatt hour, generating very high bills for customers who did not lose service. This behavior penalized customers but did nothing to help in the ongoing crisis. Although it did not happen on this occasion, a controller that would sell the home’s energy reserves to take advantage of the high pricing would be even more dangerous for customers facing freezing temperatures. The lesson we can learn from these events is that “smart” systems must be extensively tested, including for black swan events for which no previous data is available. In this talk, we discuss the need for extensive modeling and simulation for all the components of such homes, including the physical environment, the smart controllers, the behavior of the humans, and the external environment, including the smart grids and local energy market to which the systems connect. Speaker(s): Professor Damla Turgut Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517639

24. Category: Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) [] Title: Beyond the Surface: How Latent Representations Power Modern AI and Transform Society Speaker: Narayan Srinivasa (IEEE Distinguished Speaker, IEEE Fellow), Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, USA Location: Virtual - Zoom - TBA Time: 12.00 – 1.00 pm (AEDT) Wednesday 10th December 2025 Register: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/503093(please register here) For further details, contact: Malka N. Halgamuge, Chair VIC CIS ([email protected]) VIC CIS Chapter website: https://r10.ieee.org/victorian-cis Co-sponsored by: IEEE VIC CIS Chapter; IEEE VIC Section Speaker(s): Dr Narayan Srinivasa Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/503093

Dear Members of the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) Victoria Chapter, On behalf of the Chapter leadership, we extend our sincere thanks for your commitment and contributions throughout the year. As we look toward an exciting 2025, we invite you to our End-of-Year Gathering for professional discussion, planning, and essential networking. This is a crucial opportunity to shape the future direction of the IAS in Victoria and connect with your peers. Agenda: Event Details Detail Information Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Deakin School of Engineering (Specific Room/Building details will follow upon registration) Agenda Highlights The event is strategically split to offer both professional value and networking opportunities: - Chapter Strategy & Planning (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM): - A focused, 90-minute professional meeting to review 2024 achievements and collaboratively discuss and plan the IAS Victoria Chapter's activities, initiatives, and technical focus for 2025. We highly value your input. - Networking & Socialisation (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM): - An opportunity to strengthen your professional network, meet new members, and foster collaborations across different industry sectors and academic institutions within Victoria. Room: KE3.208, Bldg: KE, Deakin Waurn ponds campus, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3216

25. Category: Guest Speaker Title: A Multi-agent Mechatronic Model for Realizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in a Community Speaker: Prof Clarence De Silva, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada Location: The University of Melbourne (Level 4, Conference Room E418, Mechanical Building) and Virtual (Zoom) Time: 3.00 – 4.00 pm (AEDT) Monday 15th December 2025 - refreshment starts at 2.45 pm Register: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/503094 (please register here) For further details, contact: Malka N. Halgamuge, Chair VIC CIS ([email protected]) VIC CIS Chapter website: https://r10.ieee.org/victorian-cis Co-sponsored by: IEEE VIC CIS Chapter; IEEE VIC Section Speaker(s): Prof Clarence De Silva Agenda: Time: 3.00 – 4.00 pm (AEDT) Monday 15th December 2025 - refreshment starts at 2.45 pm Room: Level 4, Conference Room E418, Bldg: Mechanical Building, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/503094

End-of-Year Celebration: Bowling & Laser Tag at Bowling Clayton The IEEE GRSS Student Chapter is excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Celebration, featuring bowling and laser tag games at Bowling Clayton. This fun and interactive event offers a great opportunity for students and members to relax, socialise, and celebrate the end of the year together. Whether you’re aiming for a strike on the bowling lanes or enjoying the excitement of laser tag, there will be something for everyone. Please register to secure your spot, as places are limited. We look forward to celebrating the end of the year with you and strengthening our GRSS student community. Clayton, Victoria, Australia