Graduates, PhD Students, and Young Professionals in New Jersey and New York join us for a social networking event at The Brewsology Beer Fest in Jersey City on 1st March. NOTE: We will be registering as a group so that the $8.44 fee can be waved on the ticket processing fee, but need to pay by 12 Feb. After 12 Feb, is you are attending you need to pay directly through the website instead of through Venmo to Craig If you miss the deadline, feel free to register on the website directly and join us at the Beer Fest Must be 21 years old to attend this event. More info: https://www.brewsology.com/jerseycity 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, NJ 07305

The role of Electromagnetic (EM) fields in our lives has been increasing. In areas where EM fields have critical importance are communication, remote sensing, integrated command/ control/surveillance systems, intelligent transportation systems, medicine, environment, education, marketing, and defense. We have witnessed the transformation from Engineering Electromagnetics to Electromagnetic Engineering for the last few decades after being surrounded by EM waves everywhere. Among many others, EM engineering deals with a broad range of problems from antenna design to EM scattering, indoor–outdoor radio wave propagation to wireless communication, radar systems to integrated surveillance, subsurface imaging to novel materials, EM compatibility to nano-systems, electroacoustic devices to electro-optical systems, etc. The range of the devices we use in our daily lives has extended from DC to Terahertz frequencies. We have had large-scale (kilometers-wide) and small-scale (nanometers) EM systems. Many of these systems are broadband and digital and must operate nearby, which results in severe EM interference problems. Engineers must take EM issues into account from the earliest possible design stages. This necessitates establishing an intelligent balance between a strong mathematical background (theory), engineering experience (practice), and modeling and numerical computations (simulation). This Distinguished/keynote lecture aims to look broadly at current complex EM problems and particular teaching/training challenges confronting wave-oriented EM engineering in the 21st century in a complex computer and technology-driven world with rapidly shifting societal and technical priorities. Co-sponsored by: IEEE AP-S Co-sponsor DL Talk by Dr. Levent Sevgi Speaker(s): Levent Sevgi Agenda: All Welcome! You do not have to be a member of the IEEE to attend. Time: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Monday, March 03, 2025. A complimentary buffet dinner will be available until 4:45 PM. Place: New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Room 202, ECE Center, Newark, NJ. Directions are available at (http://www.njit.edu/). Contact Persons: Dr. Ajay Poddar ([email protected]), Dr. Durga Misra ([email protected]), Dr. Anisha Apte ([email protected]), Dr. Edip Niver ([email protected]) Room: 202, Bldg: ECE Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), 154 Summit Street, Newark, NJ 07102, Newark, New Jersey, United States

Elizabeth Alves STEM Affiliate Leader at Learning Disabilities Association of America Elizabeth Alves will share her preparation for her mission and a deep dive of her endeavors, projects, programs, accomplishments and inspired goals as a passionate Humanitarian with over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in integrating STEM concepts for students of all abilities. Her expertise spans general and special education, with a focus on supporting neuro-diverse learners and the under resourced. Note: PDH / CEU is not being offered for the Spring 2025 sessions. Speaker(s): Elizabeth Alves Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456329

Abstract: First-order methods (FOMs) are optimization algorithms that can be described and analyzed using the values and (sub)gradients of the functions to be minimized. FOMs are the main workhorses for modern large-scale optimization and machine learning due to their low iteration costs, minimal memory requirements, and dimension-independent convergence guarantees. As the data revolution continues to unfold, the pressing demand for faster FOMs has become the key problem in today’s big data era. To that goal, we present Branch-and-Bound Performance Estimation Programming (BnB-PEP), the first unified methodology for constructing optimal (provably fastest) FOMs for convex and nonconvex optimization. BnB-PEP poses the problem of finding the optimal FOM as a nonconvex but practically tractable quadratically constrained quadratic optimization problem and solves it to certifiable global optimality using a custom branch-and-bound algorithm. Our open-source custom branch-and-bound algorithm, through exploiting specific problem structures, outperforms the latest off-the-shelf software by orders of magnitude, accelerating the solution time to discover the optimal FOMs from hours to seconds and weeks to minutes. We apply BnB-PEP to several practically relevant convex and nonconvex setups and obtain FOMs with bounds that improve upon prior state-of-the-art results. Furthermore, we use the BnB-PEP methodology to find proofs with potential function structures, thereby systematically generating analytical convergence proofs. Recently, BnB-PEP has helped pave the way for some fundamental results in optimization: (i) novel momentum-free accelerated gradient descent methods that broke with decades of conventional wisdom (ii) the optimal FOM for constrained convex optimization that outperforms the celebrated FISTA algorithm by Beck and Teboulle, and (iii) the first non-asymptotic convergence theory for the widely used nonlinear conjugate gradient methods. (joint work with Bart Van Parys and Ernest K. Ryu) Paper link: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.07305 Speaker(s): Shuvomoy Das Gupta Agenda: - Talk by Shuvomoy Das Gupta at 4:00 pm - Dinner box after the talk at 5:00 pm - You don't have to be an IEEE member to attend this meeting. Room: 202, Bldg: ECE, 141 Warren St, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103

Dear All, You are cordially invited to attend the March ExCom meeting at NJIT or on Zoom. For those attending in person, the parking will be at the deck at 154 Summit St, Newark, NJ 07102. Looking forward to seeing you all Best Regards Emad Room: 202 ECEC, 141 Warren St, The Lewis and Julia P. Kiernan Conference Room, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07102, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469411

Prof Ali Hessami (Director of R&D and Innovation at Vega Systems) will present “Climate Change, from Fundamentals to Smart Solutions” at 6pm (UTC) / 1pm EST on 06 March 2025 (re-scheduled from 20 Feb). Click (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=SSIT+Lecture%3A+Climate+Change%2C+from+Fundamentals+to+Smart+Solutions&iso=20250306T18&p1=78&ah=1). IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including North Jersey Section SSIT Chapter, Atlanta Section SSIT Chapter, Southeastern Michigan Section Computer Chapter, NJ Coast IM/Computer Joint Chapter, Northwest Florida Computer /Communications Joint Chapter, Lehigh Valley Computer Chapter and Northern Virginia/Baltimore/Washington SSIT Chapter to organise this SSIT Lecture as a joint Webinar on 06 March. Registration IEEE and SSIT Members as well as non-IEEE Members are invited to (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462162) and participate. IEEE Members should include their IEEE Membership Number when registering. Access to online Meeting Registered participants will be provided with the link prior to the event. Guest Lecture Focus Prof. Ali Hessami will present the second foundational lecture focused on climate science building on the initial lecture in October 2024 that covered the natural Earth Cycle, Green House effect, Green House Gases, the post-industrial trends in temperature rise etc. This talk is intended to conclude on the scientific fundamentals of climate science and introduce a scientific climate simulator (En-ROADS). The online simulator enables informed users and stakeholders to explore the impact of CO2 and other GHGs emissions on the future global temperature rise through various policy options from variations in the composition of energy supply to transportation electrification, buildings and industry, impact of growth, carbon removal and other sources of greenhouse emissions. Link to Climate Change, the Fundamentals 30 October 2024 https://ieeetv.ieee.org/channels/ssit/climate-change-the-fundamentals Speaker(s): Prof. Ali Hessami, Agenda: 18:00 (UTC) / 13:00 (EST) Welcome and Introduction to Guest Speaker 18:05 Lecture 18:45 Questions and Discussions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/462162

Special Presentation by Dr. Deepak Kataria (Ericsson, USA) Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, 6 March 2025 @ 6 PM EST Topic: Leveraging Intent-Driven rApps for Intelligent RAN Automation Abstract: The evolution of service management and orchestration (SMO) in O-RAN has unlocked new possibilities for automating RAN operations. Intent-driven rApps are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling service providers to seamlessly evolve, deploy, and optimize networks with unprecedented efficiency. By abstracting complexity and leveraging intent-based automation, these rApps empower service providers to align network operations with dynamic business demands, fostering agility and innovation. This keynote will explore the transformative potential of rApps in achieving autonomous RAN management, emphasizing SDKs and solution frameworks that drive developer success. Additionally, it will highlight strategies for resolving conflicts and ensuring seamless collaboration across independent automation processes, paving the way for the next era of intelligent network management. Speaker: [] Deepak Kataria has over 25 years’ experience in telco, data networking, and cloud computing domains with the unique distinction of working in technical leadership roles at AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Fujitsu, Agere Systems, and LSI. He co-founded IPJunction Inc in 2009 consulting telco clients on new solution opportunities, target markets, product management consulting and ecosystem partnerships. Currently, he serves as the Principal Solution Consultant for Ericsson working on AT&T’s cloud native network transformation, Cloud RAN and SMO projects. He served as Chair of IEEE Princeton Central Jersey Section from 2020-2022, General Chair of IEEE Sarnoff Symposium between 2015-2019 and co-leads the IEEE Future Network Initiative’s Working Group on AI/ML. He holds B.S. in Electronics and Communications Engineering, and pursued M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, New Jersey. He completed Harvard’s Emerging Leaders professional program on virtual leadership covering strategy, customer focus, corporate governance, and innovation. Co-sponsored by: Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466498

A comprehensive update packed with new functions is on the way: ➡️ Enhanced modal testing with SDOF and video export ➡️ Upgrades to OXYGEN-NET and power analysis ➡️ New orbit plot and polar plot capabilities ➡️ Improved recorder functionality ➡️ Additional SCPI commands ➡️ Enhanced reporting features ➡️ And much more! Co-sponsored by: CH01265 - North Jersey Section Chapter,EMC27/PSE43 Speaker(s): Christophe , Gabriella Agenda: A comprehensive update packed with new functions is on the way: ➡️ Enhanced modal testing with SDOF and video export ➡️ Upgrades to OXYGEN-NET and power analysis ➡️ New orbit plot and polar plot capabilities ➡️ Improved recorder functionality ➡️ Additional SCPI commands ➡️ Enhanced reporting features ➡️ And much more! Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/470877

Abstract: This talk presents two geometric methods—based on normal vectors and differential geometry—for efficient stability analysis of future power systems characterized by high complexity and uncertainty. The first part of the talk focuses on using normal vectors to analytically describe the stability margin to Hopf and saddle-node bifurcations, addressing oscillatory instability and voltage collapse, respectively. We apply this theory to assess the parameter sensitivities of grid-forming and grid-following inverters and identify the most effective control parameters for enhancing stability margins. In particular, the impacts of line dynamics are investigated. It is observed that line dynamics introduce a uniform reduction in the stability margin to Hopf bifurcation across all parameters. However, the reduction is generally small. The second part introduces a novel differential geometry-based method to approximate the singular solution space boundary (SSB) of power systems under high renewable generation variability. By extracting geometric information from the power flow manifold, we approximate geodesics originating from an operating point in any interested directions corresponding to generation and load fluctuations. Using these geodesic curves, we predict voltage collapse points by solving a few univariate quadratic equations. Compared to conventional methods that rely on optimization or computationally expensive numerical continuation, this approach is efficient and well-suited for handling the high-dimensional variability introduced by large-scale renewable integration. Bio: Sijia Geng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She is a Core Faculty with the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and co-PI of the NSF EPICS Global Center. Before joining JHU, she was a Postdoctoral Associate at the Laboratory for Information & Decision Systems (LIDS) at MIT. Dr. Geng received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she also obtained two M.S. degrees in Mathematics and in ECE. Her research interests include dynamics, control and stability of inverter-based smart grids and optimization of electrified transportation systems. She is the recipient of a Best Paper Award at the MIT/Harvard Applied Energy Symposium in 2022 and was named a Barbour Scholar and Rising Star in EECS in 2021. Speaker(s): Sijia Geng Agenda: - Talk by Sijia Geng at 11:00 am - lunch box after the talk at 12:00 pm - You don't have to be an IEEE member to attend this meeting. Room: 202, Bldg: ECE, 141 Warren St, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103

Join us for an insightful evening with Joseph Lawless, Senior Vice President for SDG-BT Tech Services at Salesforce, as he shares valuable lessons from his career. This event is a fantastic opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from a seasoned professional in the tech industry. Details: - Speaker: Joseph Lawless, Senior Vice President for SDG-BT Tech Services at Salesforce - Topic: Lessons from My Career - Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Time: 6:15 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. - Location: McNulty Hall, SC 109 Don't miss this chance to learn from an industry leader and network with fellow students and professionals. We look forward to seeing you there! Speaker(s): , Joe Room: 109, Bldg: McNulty Hall (Science Center), 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07079

A talk for college students on how to steer their career. Co-sponsored by: New Jersey Institute of Technology Speaker(s): , Chitra Agenda: 11:30- Lunch and Networking 11:40- Welcome by WECE presidents 11:45- Welcome by ECE faculty mentors 11:50-12:40 - Presentation 12:40-1 pm question and answers Room: 225, Bldg: Fenster Hall, 154 Summit Street, Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07310

The 15th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC ’25) held on March 15, 2025 (Saturday – 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM EDT ) at Princeton University, NJ, USA. Visit the website for more information - https://ewh.ieee.org/conf/stem/index.html Please visit the registration page for fees - https://edas.info/registerPerson.php?c=32825 IEEE.TV will also stream the Keynote Talks live. IEEE ISEC is a unique program that bridges the gap between science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and engages students in hands-on activities and projects rooted in the engineering and design fields. By creating a platform that blends together different academic and professional backgrounds, IEEE ISEC encourages students to explore creative and innovative ways to solve complex problems. Through activities like robotics, coding, 3D printing, and design thinking, students develop the essential skills needed to face the challenges of the future. IEEE ISEC's on-site event will also provide students with the opportunity to network with peers and industry experts, broadening their horizons and fostering their individual career paths. The event includes: - 5 Keynote speakers - Panel discussion on "Responsible Use of AI in STEM Education" - Dozens of poster presentations by K-12 students - Multiple workshops and industry exhibits - Full papers and Work-In-Progress papers presentations - And Special Exhibitor - the IEEE MOVE truck!!! Co-sponsored by: IEEE Electron Devices Society & IEEE Education Society Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Special Presentation by Ngo Thi Huyen Minh, co-founder and General director of Will to Live Part of the Future Networks Monthly Webinar Series Date/Time: Wednesday, 19 March 2025 @ 11:00AM ET Topic: Empowering Women Leaders in Challenging Times Abstract: This talk celebrates the accomplishments that women have made in the lives of others through empowering them through technology. We provide comprehensive support for people with disability. The Will to Live Center (WLC) is a nonprofit, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, that provides free computer and life skills training courses, to people with disabilities, in order to help them find employment and integrate fully into society. The WLC, also runs several social initiatives with the goal of ending the discrimination and stigma that people with disabilities face, on a daily basis. The Will to Live Center supports and assists people with disabilities, to integrate completely into society, through employment services and social initiatives. Our vision is to support people living with disabilities and provide them with technology and life skills, to ensure equal opportunities and access in the technical field and society as whole. Find out more info at https://en.nghilucsong.net/about-will-to-live-center/ Speaker: I am the co-founder and General director of Will to Live- Social Enterprise which is providing free IT training and job support for people with disabilities in Vietnam. With more than 15 years work with people with disabilities and over 10 years of experience in Human resource and management. I started up this business in order to establish an inclusive study and working environment for the disabled, especially disabled women. Because I am convinced that education helps PWDs to find employment and generate an income. I believe the best workplace for PwDs is where they feel like their home, where they can receive personalized and continual care from their extended family members; especially for PwDs with mobility issues, working from home provides immense savings in time and cost in transporting in Vietnam's congested traffic. It is such a rough journey that I saw how computers, technology and the internet really changed their lives. They have jobs, more friends and they really touched the world with their finger! even by their toes as some of them have to use the keyboard by feet instead of hands! We have trained more than 1500 people with disabilities and more than 70% of them now are having decent jobs. Since the start we committed to keep the staff with at least 40% PWDs (now more than 50%). And all the shareholders committed their support in sustainable inclusion by contributing their profit each to fund for vocational training for PWDs and disadvantaged groups and the philanthropic work in the country. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/475286

Special Presentation by Dr. Lina Mohjazi & Dr. Yao Sun (U. of Glasgow, UK) Hosted by the Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Date/Time: Thursday, 20 March 2025 @ 12:00 UTC Topic: The Meaning Behind the Signal: How Semantics are Transforming Wireless Communications Abstract: Semantic communication (SemCom) has recently emerged as a transformative paradigm, prioritizing accurate reception of message meaning over mere bits. The core concept is to empower wireless transceivers with reasoning and causality. In this talk, we will start with the basics of SemCom. Then some design challenges on both link level and network level will be introduced. We will later discuss several technical works on resource management in SemCom networks. Finally, some potential applications of SemCom will be presented. Speaker: [] Lina Mohjazi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow (UofG), UK. She received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the prestigious 5G/6G Innovation Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, U.K., in 2018. She has co-authored more than 80 research papers in international high-impact journals and highly-rated conferences as well as book chapters. Her research interests include green and sustainable wireless communications, IoT’s, machine learning, energy efficiency, fundamental performance limits, and beyond 5G/6G and its applications. She is Deputy Director of the Robotics AI for NetZero (RAINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training at UofG. Dr. Mohjazi is the Women in Engineering Engagement Lead at the IEEE Communication Society UK&I. She is Fellow of Women's Engineering Society (WES) and a Senior Member of the IEEE. She served as Associate Editor for the IEEE Communications Letters (received the Exemplary Editor Award 2023). Dr. Mohjazi was endorsed as ”Global Talent” by the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK in 2020, and as a “High Level Foreign Talent” by the Chinese Government in 2023. She was also the recipient of multiple teaching awards, the IEEE GPECOM 2022 best paper presentation award, and the IEEE Women in Engineering UK&I Engineering Excellence award. She is an Affiliate Member of Mohammed Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists, UAE. Yao Sun is currently a Lecturer with James Watt School of Engineering, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. Dr. Sun has extensive research experience and has published widely in wireless networking research. He has won the IEEE Communication Society of TAOS Best Paper Award in 2019 ICC, IEEE IoT Journal Best Paper Award 2022, IEEE Transactions on Service Computing Best Paper Award 2023, and Best Paper Award in 22nd ICCT. He has been the guest editor for special issues of several international journals. He has served as TPC Chair for UCET 2021, the symposium chair for VTC 2024 Spring, and TPC member for a number of international flagship conferences, including ICC, GLOBECOM, WCNC. His research interests include intelligent wireless networking, semantic communications, blockchain system, and resource management in next generation mobile networks. Dr. Sun is a senior member of IEEE. Co-sponsored by: Future Networks Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Working Group Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/466701

Students and women in STEM from across New Jersey will join together to share research, engage in professional development, share experience, and build community. Attendees will participate in workshops designed to enhance key professional skills, covering topics such as building mentorship networks, fostering intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and exploring diverse career opportunities in teaching, academia, industry, and beyond. This event aims to foster community, amplify the voices of women in STEM, and equip participants with tools to navigate and thrive in their academic and professional journeys. This event is led by Montclair State University College Of Science And Mathematics, co-sponsored by IEEE North Jersey Section, IEEE NJ Antennas and Propagation/Microwave Theory and Techniques Chapter, IEEE NJ Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Chapter, IEEE Women in Engineering Chapter, and IEEE Montclair Student Branch. Bldg: Center for Environmental & Life Sciences ATRIUM, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, New Jersey, United States, 07043

We are Looking for 10-15 judges Judges can be University students, Young Professionals, IEEE members, Senior Members, Life Members, Fellows What is TNJSF? The TNJSF (formerly the NJRSF) is a science fair competition for high school students (grades 9-12) for students in ten counties of northern New Jersey. The mission of the TNJSF is to support, encourage, and recognize student involvement in scientific researh and engineering design. It is our belief that students can only truly appreciate the creative nature of the process if they have actually experienced it themselves. In addition, we endeavor to provide resources which further this overarching goal, including giving students various opportunities to interact with professional scientists and engineers. The opportunity to partake of the TNJSF itself as well as other resources we offer is intended to be open to all high school students in our northern NJ region. IEEE volunteers are needed for Special Awards Judging at the Fair Special awards judging takes place on Sunday morning. Judges are asked to arrive at the judges' room by 9:15 a.m. to determine their project assignments with their team and to receive instructions from the Judging Coordinator. Judging of projects takes place from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. During this time, judges will meet with students at their project displays and evaluate their work. At least 2 judges on the award team should see each project under consideration. At 12:00 p.m., the judges reconvene in the judges' room to discuss the projects and determine which projects will be awarded. Judging of special awards is usually completed by 1:00 p.m. Volunteers use the registration link in vTools so we have your email logged. You also need to register as a judge at https://tnjsf.org/ (find the "Register as a Judge for 2025!" in "Judges" menu drop down) - IMPORTANT NOTE: When registering on the TNJSF site, remember to select that you are judging for the "special" IEEE award that is taking place on Sunday. *** Sunday 23 March Schedule *** Sunday morning, March 23 - Special Awards Judging Please arrive at the judges' room by 9:15 a.m. 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Judges meet their team and receive instructions. Continental breakfast provided. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Judging for special awards and ISEF Trip Award finalists. Students at projects. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Judges conference to evaluate projects and determine award winners. Agenda: [] Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey, United States, 07083

[] Internet traffic modeling and analysis is critical for network design and for cybersecurity. Internet traffic differs from Telephone traffic insofar as it characterized by long range dependent scale-free temporal dynamics. In this talk, we will describe multiscale analysis as a state-of-the-art tool to assess and quantify scale-free dynamics. We will also that show that wavelet analysis mut be combined with random projection strategies to permit a statistical characterization of Internet background traffic both accurate and robust to anomalies. In turn, these random projections can be further involved into automated anomaly detection and into the identification of the IP addresses involved. However, scale-free analysis remained so far mostly univariate, applied independently to directional counts of either bytes or packets, while challenges in cybersecurity naturally call for multivariate analysis. Elaborating on recent theoretical developments on eigenvalue-based multivariate self-similarity analysis, this talk will provide evidence for multivariate self-similarity in 17 years of Internet traffic data from the MAWI repository and will discuss the potential use of multivariate self-similarity for low volume anomaly detection. Co-sponsored by: Fairleigh Dickinson University Speaker(s): Dr. Patrice Abry Agenda: Fairleigh Dickinson University 1000 River Road, Building: Muscarelle Center, Room Number: 105 Teaneck, New Jersey, United States 07666 For additional information about the venue and parking, please contact Dr. Hong Zhao [email protected] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469441

1st presentation Title: “5G-GOVSATCOM Project for the Integration of Terrestrial and Satellite 5G Systems” Presenters: Miguel Ángel Vázquez (CTTC, Spain), Marc Carrascosa Zamacois (CTTC, Spain), Giovanni Giambene (UNISI, Italy) Abstract: The EU EUSPA agency has financed the GOVSATCOM program, whose aim is to support the development of a 5G NTN key infrastructure in Europe for crisis management and surveillance tasks. In the long term, the EU-GOVSATCOM system will be able to use the new IRIS2 satellite constellation, whose consortium has been set in December 2024. The standardization of NTN as an integral part of 5G systems is progressing, with important progress made in the last Releases 17 and 18, especially at the PHY layer. The 3GPP work towards the TN-NTN integration is still needed to achieve a complete protocol integration. Within the GOVSATCOM framework, the EU 5G-GOVSATCOM project deals with TN-NTN integration for the support of seamless mission-critical (MCX) services. The first part of this presentation deals with the envisaged system architecture; then the second part addresses the design issue of the novel UE terminal; finally, the last part of this presentation addresses the issue of the seamless Vertical Handover (VHO) between TN and NTN, proposing the adoption of a smart gateway server to manage a seamless switch from the two networks when some critical conditions are met or according to defined policies. The use of VPNs between smart gateway entities through the TN and NTN enables VHO execution at the network layer transparently to the MCX end-to-end service. For more information: https://5g-govsatcom.eu/ 2nd presentation Title: “GNSS Under Attack: Spoofing Trends and Real-World Monitoring Insights” Presenter: Maksim Barodzka (GPSPATRON, Poland) Abstract: This presentation covers current trends and emerging threats related to GNSS interference, highlighting the reasons behind the increasing prevalence of spoofing attacks. The session will include insights from six months of GNSS interference monitoring in the Baltic Sea region and feature a live demonstration of real-time GNSS interference detection at Gdańsk International Airport, showcasing actual data and user interface examples. For more information: https://gpspatron.com/ Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477684

Dear All, You are cordially invited to attend the April ExCom meeting at Montclair State University or on Zoom. Looking forward to seeing you all Best Regards Emad Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476228