IEEE Board of Directors: Members & Roles
Summaries of the Two IEEE Leaders:
Here are summaries of the information provided about Ravinder Dahiya and Joseph Wei:
Ravinder Dahiya
* Role: past President of IEEE (2023), Founding Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics (2022-2023).
* Expertise: Flexible and wearable electronics, sensors, and related technologies.
* Accomplishments: Highly prolific researcher with over 550 publications, 8 books, and numerous patents.A sought-after speaker,having delivered over 250 keynote addresses,including a TEDx talk. Recipient of prestigious fellowships (EPSRC, Marie Curie) and the IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award. Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
* Overall: A leading academic and innovator in the field of flexible electronics, recognized for his research, teaching, and contributions to the IEEE.
Joseph Wei
* Role: Director,IEEE Region 6 (Western U.S.).
* Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Startup Investment & Mentorship.
* Accomplishments: 40+ years of experience in Silicon Valley.Active in the startup ecosystem, mentoring companies and speaking at conferences. Has a successful track record, including a portfolio company that went public with a valuation exceeding US $3 billion. Involved with the IEEE Standards Association, contributing to the development of Wi-Fi standards (IEEE 802.11).
* Overall: A seasoned technology entrepreneur and investor focused on fostering innovation and supporting startups, with a strong connection to IEEE standards development.