IEEE Victorian Section is introducing a new Section-wide initiative called the STEM Outreach Program. It is envisioned to create engaging STEM experiences that are accessible not only to STEM students, but also to participants from non-STEM backgrounds and the wider community. As part of this initiative, the Victorian Section is launching the Inter-University Robotics Challenge 2026, a two-tier robotics competition designed to encourage hands-on learning, collaboration, innovation and inclusive participation across Student Branches in various universities. This interactive session is aimed to ...

Talk title: Linear Quantum Control Engineering Talk Abstract: This lecture will present a collection of results in the area of linear quantum control engineering. It will discuss models for quantum systems using the Heisenberg pictures of quantum mechanics to describe continuous linear quantum systems. It will discuss closed loop approaches to quantum control involving coherent quantum feedback control in which the controller is also a quantum system. It will discuss quantum H - infinity control, quantum LQG control and coherent quantum observers and coherent quantum state estimation. The lect...

Event Details Engage with cutting-edge innovation and research from Deakin University, presented through a special collaboration between GREG and the Deakin IEEE Student Branch. The event includes two technical presentations exploring Augmented Reality for Industrial Maintenance and Robust Control of Autonomous Ground Vehicles, followed by an exclusive tour at the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI) and networking. Open to all — students, professionals, members & non-members. Registration via Humanitix is required to attend. - Date: 19 May 2026, Tuesday - Ti...

Data-Driven Cyber-Physical Systems: Edge AI in Modern Engineering - Background Engineering industries are undergoing rapid transformation driven by advances in digital technologies, automation, and data-driven systems. Concepts such as Edge AI and distributed intelligence are increasingly shaping how engineers design, manufacture, and maintain complex infrastructure and production systems. These technologies allow organizations to process data closer to physical assets, optimize operational performance, and improve decision‑making through real-time analytics and low-latency computation. As e...

The IEEE IAS Student Branch Chapter at RMIT University is pleased to host the IEEE IAS Mini Industry Networking Event on the theme “Challenges and Opportunities for Future Low-Carbon Power Grids.” This event brings together industry professionals, academics, students, and early-career engineers for technical discussion and networking. The program will include expert talks, academic and industry perspectives, a panel discussion, a Q&A session, and a networking session with refreshments. The event is supported through the IEEE Industry Applications Society MINE initiative and aims to str...

The IEEE Student Branch at The University of Melbourne is organising an academic seminar titled “From Intelligent Systems to Intelligent Learning: Bridging AI Research & Engineering Education.” This event will feature Dr. Lili Chen, Associate Lecturer (Education Specialist) at The University of Melbourne, who will present her research and teaching work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, wireless communication systems, and engineering education. The seminar will cover two main themes. The first part will introduce AI-driven resource allocation in wireless communication netw...

Abstract: Backpropagation has powered the modern era of computational intelligence, enabling breakthroughs in perception, language, control, and autonomous systems. Yet as intelligent systems move into dynamic, real-world environments, new demands emerge: continual adaptation, robustness under uncertainty, energy efficiency, and scalable autonomy. These challenges invite a deeper question — are our learning algorithms fundamentally aligned with how intelligence itself operates? This lecture explores predictive coding as a compelling, brain-inspired alternative for credit assignment in deep s...

Abstract: This presentation revisits how we introduce the fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation to students of RF physics and engineering. At present the dominant approach focuses on Maxwell’s equations. The problem is that the complexity of Maxwell’s equations makes an understanding of electromagnetic radiation inaccessible to learners without university-level mathematics. As a result, high-school students of physics and others, such as amateur radio operators, are typically given simplistic analogies, such as comparing radio waves with light, and assertions that light and radio signa...

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge highlights how modern vehicles are increasingly defined by electrical and electronic systems rather than purely mechanical design. With Matt’s experience on the Deakin University’s solar car projects as context, this talk explores the key challenges that rely on electrical engineering knowledge. These include efficient solar energy harvesting, battery management and protection, motor control strategies, and real-time energy optimisation over long distances. The presentation frames these as interconnected system-level problems: how to generate, store, c...

Title: Toward Onboard RFI Detection and Mitigation in Spaceborne SAR: Challenges, Opportunities, and Emerging Solutions Speaker: Dr Nermine Hendy, RMIT University When: Friday, 24 April 2026 – 14:00 to 15:00. Where: RMIT Lecture Theatre B012.Level 05. Room-002 (Hybrid) Abstract Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is increasingly affected by radio frequency interference (RFI) due to growing spectrum congestion and the proliferation of emitters across shared and adjacent bands. Although substantial progress has been made in modelling, detecting, and mitigating RFI on the ground after dat...

The NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, launched on July 30, 2025, provides global observations of Earth’s land surface dynamics that support multiple Earth science disciplines. NISAR delivers a global 200‑m soil moisture product with a 12‑day revisit (6 days when combining ascending and descending passes) and a target accuracy of 0.06 m³/m³ in regions with vegetation water content below 5 kg/m². Accurate soil moisture estimates are essential for improving crop modeling because they control near-surface water and energy exchanges and influence plant water and nut...

Title: Microgravity – Experimentation, Health & Manufacturing When: Tue 21-Apr-26 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Karyn Jarvis – Swinburne University of Technology Abstract: Microgravity has moved from niche science to mainstream conversation, thanks to the Artemis mission and the Project Hail Mary movie. This seminar introduces what microgravity actually is and why it matters, exploring how it can be created using ground‑based simulators, short‑duration flight platforms, and orbiting laboratories such as the International Space Station. The talk highlights how microgravity affects ...

This talk is the second part of our two-part series of the chance to hear from a life fellow with 52 years of career in electric utility transmission and distribution industry. This talk is designed to discuss managing your career. There are 12 important things to keep in mind when living and managing your career to achieve your goals. These will be explained and explored with examples and photographs based on the speaker's 52 years as an engineer, manager and executive managing people's careers, and 55 years as an IEEE member (IEEE Life Fellow). Your career is your career and unders...

Abstract This talk introduces a class of wireless implantable sensors that integrate genetically engineered cells capable of detecting specific molecules for continuous monitoring. While synthetic biology enables cells to sense molecular targets, wireless communication of this information remains a challenge. Electromagnetic (EM) waves at cellular-scale wavelengths are strongly attenuated in tissue, necessitating centimeter-scale wavelengths for in-body links. Aligning cellular responses with these longer EM wavelengths enables effective interaction. In this talk, the response of Escherichia C...

Event Details - Date: 8 April 2026 - Time: 11:00 AM – 11:59 AM - Duration: 1 hour - Mode: Hybrid (In-person + Online) Venue Details - Physical Location: IISRI, NS Building Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus - Online Platform: Deakin University IEEE Student Branch is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://deakin.zoom.us/j/6813570312?pwd=RCtTSWVYNkg0V0ZmbDlaSUpJS0pTQT09&omn=83101851691 Meeting ID: 681 357 0312 Password: 44944359 Event Description The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 of the IEEE Student Branch at Deakin University is an official gathering of...

Understanding the role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in early childhood is crucial for developing the foundational skills of young learners in both Ireland and Australia. Early exposure to STEM concepts not only sparks children's curiosity but also promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity—skills that are increasingly important in our rapidly changing world. In Ireland, the early years curriculum emphasises play-based learning, seamlessly integrating STEM principles into everyday activities. Educators are encouraged to create eng...

Dear IEEE members and guests, The next IEEE Control, Aerospace and Electronic Systems (CAES) seminar will be on Thursday, 26 March, 2026 at 7:00 pm (Adelaide time). The speaker is Dr Hailong Huang, he will be presenting a seminar on: Safe Flight of Low-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Abstract: This work provides a foundational framework for scalable multi-UAV deployment and energy-aware flight planning in large-scale IoT data collection scenarios. By jointly optimising UAV placement, routing, and charging logistics under resource constraints, it demonstrates system-level coordination ...

Talk title: Modeling, Analysis and Control of Network Decision-making Dynamics Talk Abstract: Evolutionary dynamics in large populations of decision-making autonomous agents have become a powerful model to study complex interactions in natural, social, economic and engineering systems. In this talk I focus on showing how evolutionary game theoretic models can be studied using systems and control theory. We look into how feedback actions can be incorporated and demonstrate that the closed-loop population dynamics may exhibit drastically different collective outcomes. Speaker(s): Prof Ming Cao R...

This talk is the first part of our two-part series of the chance to hear from a life fellow with 52 years of career in electric utility transmission and distribution industry. This talk will familiarize participants with a vision for Grid Modernization, focusing on technological advancements beyond Smart Grid. The technological advancements include discussions of key industry/societal trends, Smart Grid concepts, holistic solutions, integration of microgrids and distributed generation, and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) software applications. The talk will also cover feeder aut...

Dear IEEE members and guests, The next IEEE Control, Aerospace and Electronic Systems (CAES) seminar will be on Monday, 23 February, 2026 at 7pm (Adelaide time). You can join virtually on webex. The speaker is Senior Research Engineer Joseph Luppino. He will be presenting a seminar on: Hypersonic Rocket Research at AST Abstract: Vehicles that travel at hypersonic speeds, greater than 5 times the speed-of-sound, must withstand extreme loads. A designer's challenge lies in realising a design that can complete the intended mission while minimising cost. This presentation will introduce: what...

On Monday, 23rd February, Swinburne University of Technology hosted its Open Week, welcoming prospective and current students to explore university clubs and academic opportunities. The IEEE Student Branch at Swinburne University of Technology actively participated in the event by setting up an information stall to engage with students and promote IEEE membership. During the event, the team successfully gained 20 new memberships for the Swinburne IEEE student branch. Students were provided with informational flyers outlining the benefits of joining IEEE, including access to technical resources...

The University of Melbourne will be hosting the 2026 IEEE Australian Information Theory School (AusITS) from Monday, Feb 16th to Thursday, Feb 19th in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. The school will provide graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with the opportunity to engage with leading experts in Information Theory, Communication Theory, and Machine Learning through short lectures, as well as the chance to present their own work. Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in Australia and New Zealand working on problems in information/communication theory and machine learning are enc...

Federation University IEEE Student Branch is happy to organize a webinar on 3rd February at 5 pm AEDT. Associate Professor Dr. Mini Rajeev will give a talk on the topic "Power Electronics for Photovoltaic-Grid Interface Applications". Everyone is welcome to join the event. If you want to receive a reminder to join, please register in the below google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBFrseh-tpZdXOGqkxFi2NlmNbx3L3J18Yr2P49YPka3SSaQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/49718815718217?p=LyJ8nCjzkOrFpySo3Y Meeting ID: 4...

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 ...

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 we...

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...

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; IE...

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 ...

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 co...

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_NbDvQft0aRdlLFOMIqTdNeVfFCc8BIhVX0XEiJROlUOEwzNDVDUz...