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Saifur Rahman

@srahmanvt

Professor Electrical & Computer Engineering
Founding Director Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute.
IEEE President-elect 2022

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I gave an invited talk in the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority pavilion at COP28 in Dubai on 10 December 2023. The topic was Decarbonization in the Electric Power Supply industry.

I gave an invited talk in the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority  pavilion at COP28 in Dubai on 10 December 2023. The topic was  Decarbonization in the Electric Power Supply industry.
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On Tuesday, 16 April I chaired the panel, "Powering Economies - Mobility, Heat, Data Centers, and More" at the Edison Electric Institute 8th Annual Global Innovation Forum in Washington DC. Panelists came from Ireland, Texas, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia. eei.org

On Tuesday, 16 April I chaired the panel, "Powering Economies - Mobility, Heat, Data Centers, and More" at the Edison Electric Institute 8th Annual Global Innovation Forum in Washington DC. Panelists came from Ireland, Texas, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia. eei.org
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I gave a speech at theĀ  Sync Summit 2024 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on 21 May 2024. At the same conference I met Steve Wesniak, the co-founderĀ of Apple, where we had a conversationĀ about IEEE.

I gave a speech at theĀ  Sync Summit 2024 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on 21  May 2024. At the same conference I met Steve Wesniak, the co-founderĀ of  Apple, where we had a conversationĀ about IEEE.
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The IEEE Board of Directors shapes the future direction of IEEE and is committed to ensuring IEEE remains a strong and vibrant organization. This article features IEEE Board of Directors members Deepak Mathur, Saifur Rahman, and Aylin Yener. spectrum.ieee.org/ieee-bod-june-…

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The 2023 IEEE annual report provides an overview of some of the many notable activities and events where IEEE members and volunteers are making a difference and delivering technical solutions to address the world’s most pressing challenges: ieeeannualreport.org/2023/message-f…

The 2023 IEEE annual report provides an overview of some of the many notable activities and events where IEEE members and volunteers are making a difference and delivering technical solutions to address the world’s most pressing challenges: ieeeannualreport.org/2023/message-f…
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"Do not let your present situation define your future possibilities". I gave an inspirational speech to the high school students and their teachers in Cantonment Public School and College in Saidpur, Bangladesh on 16 July 2024.

"Do not let your present situation define your future possibilities".
I gave an inspirational speech to the high school students and their teachers in Cantonment Public School and College in Saidpur, Bangladesh on 16 July 2024.
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I spoke at the Centennial Celebration of Bose-Einstein Statistics: A Legacy of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 07 Nov 2024. More information at bes-conference.com

I spoke at the Centennial Celebration of Bose-Einstein Statistics: A Legacy of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 07 Nov 2024. More information at bes-conference.com
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I had the privilege of speaking at five events during COP29, held from November 11-16. Among these, the Green Digital Action Plan event, organized by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a Geneva-based UN agency, stood out as particularly impactful.

I had the privilege of speaking at five events during COP29, held from November 11-16. Among these, the Green Digital Action Plan event, organized by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a Geneva-based UN agency, stood out as particularly impactful.
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I recently spoke at the WFEO event during COP29, organized by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations. The session highlighted Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Small Island States. #COP29 #IEEE

I recently spoke at the WFEO event during COP29, organized by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations. The session highlighted Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Small Island States.

#COP29 #IEEE
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I was privileged to speak at "Intergenerational Dialogue for Shaping Future Climate Landscapes" COP29. This discussion was organized by the UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs, World Meteorological Organization, Keeling Society, with IEEE as a contributing partner.

I was privileged to speak at "Intergenerational Dialogue for Shaping Future Climate Landscapes"  COP29. This discussion was organized by the UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs, World Meteorological Organization, Keeling Society, with IEEE as a contributing partner.
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As the general chair of the IEEE-ITU Symposium on Achieving Climate Resilience I spoke at the inaugural event at International Telecommunication Union headquarters in Geneva on 12 Dec 2024.

As the general chair of the IEEE-ITU Symposium on Achieving Climate Resilience I spoke at the inaugural event at International Telecommunication Union headquarters in Geneva on 12 Dec 2024.
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I received Global NRB Award forĀ Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 26 Dec 2024. AwardĀ is given for outstanding achievements among non-resident Bangladeshis for my contributions to promoting clean-tech solutions for Climate Sustainability.

I  received Global NRB Award forĀ Outstanding Achievement in Science  & Technology in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 26 Dec 2024. AwardĀ is given  for outstanding achievements among non-resident Bangladeshis for my contributions to promoting clean-tech solutions  for Climate Sustainability.
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I spoke at IEEE Young Professionals Climate & Sustainability Task Force, last year’s Climate Week NYC. Event underscored IEEE’s commitment to fostering technological solutions for climate challenges, emphasizing crucial role of young professionals in driving innovation & change.

I spoke at IEEE Young Professionals Climate & Sustainability Task Force, last year’s Climate Week NYC. Event underscored IEEE’s commitment to fostering technological solutions for climate challenges, emphasizing crucial role of young professionals in driving innovation & change.
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On 23-25 Feb 2025 I attended and spoke at the World Utility Summit in New Delhi, India. My panel was entitled, Engineering a Green grid: Decarbonization meets Distributed Solutions. Speakers came from IEEE, electric utilities, transmission system operators and vendors.

On 23-25 Feb 2025 I attended and spoke at the World Utility Summit in New Delhi, India. My panel was entitled, Engineering a Green grid: Decarbonization meets Distributed Solutions.

Speakers came from <a href="/IEEE/">IEEE</a>, electric utilities, transmission system operators and vendors.
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We are proud to announce the release of "Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems: Challenges and Solutions," a comprehensive two-volume series spanning 47 chapters. wiley.com/en-us/Smart+Cy…

We are proud to announce the release of "Smart Cyber-Physical Power Systems: Challenges and Solutions," a comprehensive two-volume series spanning 47 chapters.  wiley.com/en-us/Smart+Cy…
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I gave an invited talk at the Power Grid Seminar organized by Global Energy Interconnection Development & Cooperation Organization in Beijing on 10 April. Attended by electric utility engineers, electric power area faculty & students from various parts of China & electronic media

I gave an invited talk at the Power Grid Seminar organized by Global Energy Interconnection Development &amp; Cooperation Organization in Beijing on 10 April. Attended by electric utility engineers, electric power area faculty &amp; students from various parts of China &amp; electronic media
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I gave a keynote speech at the Asia Conference on Power & Electrical Engineering in Beijing on 16 April. Topic of my talk was 'A Technology Roadmap to Achieve Climate Resilience'. Conference was attended by academics & industry engineers primarily from the Asia Pacific countries.

I gave a keynote speech at the Asia Conference on Power &amp; Electrical Engineering in Beijing on 16 April. Topic of my talk was 'A Technology Roadmap to Achieve Climate Resilience'. Conference was attended by academics &amp; industry engineers primarily from the Asia Pacific countries.
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I gave the IEEE Region1/Region2 Student Conference Dinner Banquet speech at Stony Brook University, New York on 05 April. The conference was attended by over 300 IEEE student members from northeastern and mid-Atlantic US states.

I gave the IEEE Region1/Region2 Student Conference Dinner Banquet speech at Stony Brook University, New York on 05 April. The conference was attended by over 300 IEEE student members from northeastern and mid-Atlantic US states.
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I’m delighted to have spoken at the Green Digital Action Summit, held on 23 May 2025 during GITEX Europe in Berlin. The Summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders and researchers to explore how digital innovation can accelerate climate action on the road to COP 30.

I’m delighted to have spoken at the Green Digital Action Summit, held on 23 May 2025 during GITEX Europe in Berlin. The Summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders and researchers to explore how digital innovation can accelerate climate action on the road to COP 30.
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Last April I visited the Shennongjia forest in Hubei Province in China. There I saw how energy transition can protect biodiversity. This video shows the scenes in the forest with monkeys and birds. Link to video: youtube.com/watch?v=M-ULP8…

Last April I visited the  Shennongjia forest in Hubei Province in China. There I saw how energy  transition can protect biodiversity. This video shows the scenes in the  forest with monkeys and birds.

Link to video: youtube.com/watch?v=M-ULP8…