The officers of the Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of the Industry Applications Society invite you to join us Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026, for our dinner, meeting, and technical presentation.  We appreciate the support of all who attend our dinners and presentations.  We will be meeting at our “home base” MEGI Engineering in Lake Oswego. This location is easy to access by car from the Interstate 5 Kruse Way/Lake Oswego exits. Ample free parking and entrance at the West side of the building.

The cost for dinner is with food from Honey Baked Ham. There is no charge to attend the presentation only.  Our IAS Chapter always offers free dinners for local PSU, OSU, George Fox, U of P, OIT and WSUV Electrical Engineering Students who attend our meetings. This is an excellent networking opportunity for students as our meetings are attended by many professionals in consulting, industrial engineering, and electrical equipment manufacturing.

Join us for the upcoming technical talk —attend in person at Stockman’s Restaurant or virtually via Microsoft Teams 

Title:

High-fidelity Modeling and Simulation of Hydrodynamic Torque Converter: Demonstrating Synchronous Generation from Variable Speed Prime Movers

Abstract:

The integration of inverter-based energy resources is increasingly replacing conventional synchronous generators in the bulk power system, impacting system inertia and deteriorating grid strength due to the limited over-current capability of power electronic converters. Hydrodynamic Torque Converter (HTC), a mechanical isolator that allows interfacing a variable speed prime mover with the grid through a synchronous generator, has the potential to mitigate these issues by mimicking the operation and grid impacts of conventional synchronous generators. In the context of wind power, Type-5 wind turbine uses HTC to isolate wind speed variations from the grid-connected generator, supporting synchronous operation. However, high-fidelity models of Type-5 wind turbine drivetrains are not widely available for grid integration and transient stability studies. Additionally, the limited deployment of Type- 5 turbines hinders the assessment of their contribution to bulk grid resilience. This talk will focus on modeling a Type-5 rated HTC, based on the automobile grade hydrodynamic converter physics, along with necessary geometry scaling and angular position biasing. The talk will also cover steady-state analysis driven initialization routine, hydraulic fluid flow control, and convective heating from torque limiting action. The developed model will further illustrate transient instability mitigations from step electric load changes and wind speed disturbances, thereby showcasing HTC’s grid synchronism ability, and potential for variable speed, in-stream hydropower, and hydrokinetic systems.    

Speaker: S M Shaiful Alam

S M SHAFIUL ALAM (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical and electronic engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2008 and 2011, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA, in 2015. He is currently a Research Scientist with Idaho National Laboratory, USA, and the Power and Energy Systems Group, EES&T Directorate. His current research interests include reliable and sustainable integration of energy systems, especially the modeling and validation of the operation and control of hybrid energy systems through digital real-time simulation with hardware-in-the-loop testing. Additional information on his research activities is available through Google Scholar.

Event Details:

• Date: May 21st, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (local time)
• Location: MCMR 105

Highlights of the event include:

• Collaborative discussions on upcoming events in different chapters
• Discuss various success stories from past events.

Join us for our IEEE Young Professionals Graduation Social — a casual evening to unwind, connect, and celebrate the close of the school year! Come enjoy games, finger foods, drinks, and great conversations with students, young professionals, and peers in the community.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network or just hang out and have fun, this is the perfect opportunity to relax and connect before summer begins!

We will also be presenting graduating stoles to students who submitted the form for the initiative.

Abstract In high-volume manufacturing, failures in advanced electronic packaging are an unavoidable reality. Consequently, effective failure analysis is vital for enhancing product quality, reliability, and safety. This multidisciplinary task requires the integration of fundamental material science with technological expertise in manufacturing processes and product operation. As packages incorporate increasingly diverse materials and complex geometries, the interactions between components become more intricate. To address this, a systematic, data-driven approach is essential for identifying root causes. This lecture outlines strategies for postulating and verifying failures by linking material properties and characterization techniques to specific failure modes. The session concludes by addressing the industry's most pressing technical challenges.

Outline

1. Foundations of Failure Analysis: Global perspectives, packaging challenges, and the "Octagonal Relationship" of engineering materials.

2. Mechanisms of Failure: Exploring electrical, thermal, mechanical, chemical, and optical properties in advanced packaging.

3. Strategic Problem Solving: Implementing the 3C Technique (Create, Challenge, and Confirm) to navigate modern analysis hurdles.

This IEEE technical event is designed to introduce students to the core concepts of cybersecurity while highlighting the real-world impact of the field and the diverse career opportunities it offers. Through an engaging presentation, attendees will gain a clear understanding of who cybersecurity professionals are, what they do, and how students can begin preparing for roles in this rapidly growing industry.

The session will provide insights drawn from industry, including common security challenges, in-demand skills, and academic and professional pathways. 

Overall, the event aims to encourage student participation and networking, promote awareness of IEEE involvement, and inspire students to take the next steps toward active membership, leadership opportunities, and professional growth within IEEE.

Hello Everyone,

We are excited to invite you to attend the 2026 UW IEEE Spring Conference this year on Saturday, May 23, from 2:00 to 5:30 PM in HUB 334 at University of Washington, Seattle! More information is provided below.

Details:

• When: May 23rd, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

• Where: HUB 334, UW Seattle

• What: The UW IEEE Student Branches from Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma host this social event annually at UW Seattle to bring the community together and support students as they transition from students to young professionals. Activities include icebreakers, trivia, networking, and keynote speakers throughout the event.

• Visitor Parking: Free after 12 PM on Saturdays in most lots. More information can be found here: Visitor parking | Transportation Services

• Dress Code: Smart Casual

Registration is open until the start of the event, so sign up now: https://forms.gle/shfWg5CTBverB7jb8

Zoom call hosted by Open Research Institute (ORI). IEEE members and guests are welcome. This is a technical roundtable of FPGA projects from the Open Source hardware community. Participants report what they've done over the past week, what they have planned for the next week, if they have any roadblocks, and if they need any resources. The roundtable is sometimes followed by open office hours if anyone has additional questions or discussions.  

Radio Communications in Wildland Fire Operations

Every firefighter deployed to a wildland fire learns the critical importance of Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones, or LCES, as firefighters call it.  LCES are the four pillars of safe wildland fire operations. Effective radio communications is not just a tool—it is the glue that integrates these four pillars, and the foundational lifeline that separates successful containment from tragedy. Unlike structural firefighting, wildland operations often occur in remote, rugged terrain where cell service is non-existent, and crews are spread across miles of demanding landscape.

The challenging aspects of this environment—intense smoke, roaring fires, extreme heat, and severe topographical interference—place unique demands on communication technology.  Firefighters require robust radio systems, interoperable with multiple agencies, and increasingly augmented by mobile mapping apps.

This presentation will explore the radio systems used to support firefighters and the LCES process in wildland firefighting,

Talk title: “Non-Traditional Approaches to Communications and Alternative Positional Navigation & Timing”

As multi-domain operations increasingly face congested and contested electromagnetic spectrums, ensuring assured Communications and robust Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) requires diversifying beyond conventional satellite and line-of-sight architectures. This presentation explores three critical nontraditional modalities that provide highly resilient alternatives for the modern tactical edge. First, we introduce Free Space Optical (FSO) systems, for their capability for highly precise, GPS-independent time transfer. Second, we explore modern tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) communications, which offer reliable, over-the-horizon data links without reliance on vulnerable satellite relays. Finally, we address recent advancements in electrically small antennas for High Frequency (HF) operations, enabling compact, tactically viable deployments for resilient long-haul connectivity. These technologies represent a few potential solutions to providing the ubiquitous connections that the commercial users have become accustomed to.

Bio: Dr. Moran is currently the Head of the Advanced Microelectronics Technologies branch at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Her group focuses on analog integrated circuit design and communications modalities that do not rely on traditional SATCOM infrastructure. She contributes to and leads multiple positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) efforts ranging from free-space optical time transfer, clock development, and inertial sensing. Dr. Moran received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  She has 2 issued patents and 3 patents pending.  In 2022, Dr. Moran received the Commanding Officer’s Leadership Award and the Galileo Award for S&T excellence.

The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the IEEE Computer Society invites to our free and open Virtual Tech Talks (no IEEE membership required):

Speaker: Ram Sekhar Bodala (Connect on LinkedIn)

Title: AI-Assisted Vegetation Risk Forecasting for Railway Corridor Asset Protection

Abstract: Vegetation-related hazards such as fallen-tree obstructions, signal interference, blocked drainage, and wildfire-driven asset damage increasingly affect railway safety and reliability under changing climate conditions. Conventional vegetation programs are still dominated by periodic inspection cycles and manual patrols, which are poorly aligned with dynamic environmental risk. This paper develops a conference-style framework for AI-assisted vegetation risk forecasting in railway corridors by integrating satellite-derived vegetation indicators, meteorological observations, wildfire exposure factors, and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) automation. The study is grounded in published literature on railway vegetation risk, Earth observation, wildfire exposure, predictive maintenance, and digital railway asset management. Landsat 8/9, Sentinel-2, vegetation and fuels layers, and meteorological observation families are used as the principal data streams described in the literature, while the proposed method fuses them within a spatiotemporal scoring model for obstruction risk, wildfire susceptibility, and work-order prioritization. Because this paper intentionally avoids uncited portal-derived data and fabricated benchmarks, the Results section synthesizes evidence from published studies and presents analytical figure outputs generated from the proposed equations rather than claiming a new field deployment. The resulting architecture shows how vegetation condition, climate stress, and asset criticality can be combined to support prioritized intervention and automated EAM work-order generation. The paper contributes a reproducible, literature-grounded structure for predictive vegetation management in railways

Bio: I am an Enterprise Asset Management leader with 16+ years of experience in modernizing infrastructure systems across rail, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. Skilled in IBM Maximo, predictive maintenance, and ISO 55000 strategies, I have delivered impactful programs for Amtrak, Ford, and GE. A published researcher and active member of IEEE, BCS, SCRS, and IETE, I am also committed to mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals.

The past decade has seen a significant rise in the proliferation of roof-top photovoltaic (PV) systems with storage units at residential sites. This has affected how power engineers and researchers have previously studied distribution systems as passive networks. With the introduction of these local distributed energy resources, a distribution system has become part of an active network. This modernization of the power distribution network brings along with itself a number of key issues that need to be proactively tackled by the local utilities. In North America, the concept of central generation has transformed into local distributed generation (DG) due to the rise of family-owned rooftop PV systems, storage devices, and electric vehicles. With this phenomenon reshaping the current perspective of distribution networks, the local generation and storage capacities, with their respective controllers, allow for these DG units to be grouped together to form single-phase microgrids most commonly referred to as residential microgrids. This presentation looks into  residential microgrids, which accommodate multiple embedded generation and energy storage units while balancing generation and loading in each phase to achieve overall three-phase system balance.

About the Speaker:

Indoor Driving Range & Karaoke Event at Aya Golf Lounge

Take a swing at professional networking with your fellow young professionals.

Sponsored by Johnson Controls International (JCI)

🎓✨ Celebrating the next generation of innovators and leaders!

IEEE Young Professionals is proud to recognize graduating students from across Region 6 with Graduation Stoles to honor this exciting milestone in their professional journey. These students represent the future of engineering, technology, and innovation, and we’re excited to celebrate their achievements as they transition from student members to young professionals.

Congratulations to all graduates — your journey is just beginning! 💙⚡

Agenda:

• IEEE Reliability Society AZ officer election for the year 2026.

In today’s highly competitive and technology-driven environment, operational excellence is no longer optional—it is a strategic necessity. This webinar explores how Lean Thinking principles enable leaders to drive efficiency, eliminate waste, and build high-performance systems that deliver sustainable results.

Drawing insights from semiconductor manufacturing—one of the most complex and precision-driven industries in the world—this talk highlights how lean methodologies, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement practices can transform operations and leadership effectiveness. Participants will learn how leaders can foster a culture of accountability, streamline processes, and align teams toward operational excellence.

This session is designed for engineering leaders, project managers, and professionals who want to leverage lean thinking to enhance productivity, improve quality, and lead impactful organizational transformation.

Hello Foothill Section Consultants Network members,

Notice is hereby given that Consultants Network will host a seminar on June 3, Wednesday 6:30pm PDT.

After few monthly meetings, are you on you gear to develop a consultancy firm now?

I hope I can hear your voices on what you want to pick up.

Regards,

Nick Ng

Consultants Network Chair

Innovation and Research are necessary for a successful business. Though they are used synonymously research and innovation are different. Which aspects of Innovation and Research should we focus going forward to create an impact? How would AI impact this? Let us discuss how we could approach Innovation, Research and real-world impact.

IEEE CS and Triton Quantitative Trading at UCSD will present their work on developing an order book algorithm deployed on a FPGA to perform high frequency trading on NASDAQ data. The presentation will be led by Brendon Cheng (3rd year Electrical Engineering), on June 5th at the CSE building.

5th Lecture of IEEE CS San Diego's 2026 Invited Seminar Series (Virtual)

Power flow control techniques have been practiced, from using inductors, capacitors, transformers and load tap changers in the earlier days of electrical engineering to power electronics-based solutions in recent years. Even though the costs and complexities of the available solutions vary widely, the basic underlying theory of power flow control is still the same as it has always been. The question is which solution one should employ. The answer depends on knowing what the true need is. The power industry’s pressing need for the most economical ways to transfer bulk power along a desired path may be met by building new transmission lines, which is a long and costly process. Alternatively, it may be quicker and cheaper to utilize the existing transmission lines more efficiently. The key is to identify the underutilized transmission lines and harness their dormant capacities to increase the power flows to the lines’ thermal limits using the most cost-effective and time-tested solutions. Also, the grid congestion can be mitigated by holding the power flow in a line at its limit, instead of tripping the line and possibly initiating a cascaded failure of the grid, resulting in a blackout. 

The presentation is designed to provide the basic principles of power flow control theory, an overview of the most commonly used power flow controllers, and future trends. The first commercial-grade Sen Transformer is designed, manufactured, and tested. The test results are as always expected. The audience will hear from an expert who actually designed and commissioned a number of power electronics-based FACTS controllers since their inceptions in the 1990s.

About the Speaker:

Kalyan Sen is the President & Chief Technology Officer of Sen Engineering Solutions, Inc. (www.sentransformer.com) that specializes in developing SMART power flow controllers—a functional requirements-based and cost-effective solution. Kalyan was an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University during 1987-90 and spent the next 30 years in industry, starting at Westinghouse Science & Technology Center (STC) in 1990 and retiring from Fluor (formerly Westinghouse) in 2020. He was a key member of the Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) development team at the Westinghouse-STC for which he became a Westinghouse Fellow Engineer. He contributed to concept development, simulation, design, and commissioning of FACTS projects at Westinghouse. He conceived some of the basic concepts in power flow control technology for which he was elevated to the IEEE Fellow grade with the citation: for the development and application of power flow control technology. He is the Co-inventor of the Sen Transformer, which is commercially available to regulate ±6.5 MVA line power in a 33 kV line.

Kalyan holds BEE (1982), MSEE (1983), and PhD (1987) degrees, all in Electrical Engineering, from Jadavpur University, Tuskegee University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, respectively, and an MBA (2012) from Robert Morris University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and New York. He has been serving as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer since 2002. In that capacity, he has given presentations on power flow control technology more than 250 times in 20 countries. He serves IEEE SSIT Board of Governors as Education Committee Chair and President-Elect (2025-2026). He also serves IEEE Region 2 as its Professional Activities Chair. Kalyan has authored or coauthored more than 25 peer-reviewed publications, 8 issued patents, 2 books, and 3 book chapters in the areas of power flow control and power electronics. He is the Coauthor of the book titled, Introduction to FACTS Controllers: Theory, Modeling, and Applications (978-0-470-47875-2), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009, which is also published in Chinese and Indian paperback editions. His second book is titled, Power Flow Control Solutions for a Modern Grid using SMART Power Flow Controllers (ISBN: 978-1-119-82435-0), IEEE Press and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022. Kalyan served twice as a Fulbright Specialist, sponsored by the U.S. Government.

IEEE SSCS Oregon Chapter 2026 Summer Social

Join the Oregon SSCS Chapter for an evening of golf at Topgolf Hillsboro on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM. Enjoy a catered Mediterranean buffet (vegetarian friendly), non-alcoholic drinks, and friendly competition across 4 private bays.

Spaces are limited to 20 guests, so register early.

If your plans change, please cancel your registration so others can join.

Join us for an inspiring introduction to OneAquaHealth project. This session will explore how the project uses AI‑assisted environmental monitoring, early‑warning indicators, and citizen‑science engagement to better understand the link between ecosystem dynamics and public health, supporting smarter, more resilient urban environments.

In the second part of the webinar, the consortium will present the IEEE OneAquaHealth Global Hackathon 2026 – an open call for innovators, students, and citizen scientists to co‑create digital solutions that strengthen the sustainability of urban aquatic ecosystems. Participants will discover how the hackathon transforms environmental and citizen‑generated data into actionable insights through AI, data platforms, and human‑centred design, advancing the mission of connecting ecosystem health, biodiversity, and human wellbeing.

This webinar sets the foundation for both the scientific vision of OneAquaHealth and the creative, community‑driven innovation the hackathon aims to spark.

This is the monthly PES chapter's Executive Committee meeting.  Typically, an hour to discuss old business and new business.

We focus on the upcoming events.  Senior member activity, Section Picnic, and Holiday Party, Future City Event. + technical events.

Join us for a day of technical insights, professional networking, and a first look at the CKC Laboratories new facility in Fremont!

Enjoy free technical seminars hosted by Randy Clark and Steve Behm, along with a catered lunch compliments of 

Stick around for your chance to win over 0 in prizes, including a JBL speaker, Igloo cooler, SF Giants tickets, and gift cards!

There is no charge to attend, but you must register by Friday, June 12!

IEEE members and non-members are welcome!!

with Shin Young Jeong, faculty member of the Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research, University of Central Florida.

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 6pm - 7 pm Pacific Time

Abstract:

The transition to renewable energy has increased the need for reliable, large-scale storage to balance intermittent generation with continuous demand. Thermal energy storage (TES) offers a cost-effective solution by capturing excess energy as heat and releasing it when needed, supporting long-duration storage and grid stability. Unlike batteries, TES can scale to industrial levels, provide process heat, and deliver electricity through power cycles. Recent advances use abundant, low-cost materials such as sand-like particles serving as both heat transfer media and storage. This talk will highlight emerging TES technologies and their role in a resilient, decarbonized energy future.

Join IEEE SSCS YP and the IEEE Hawaii Jt. SSCS/EDS Chapter for an evening with members of the SSCS Distinguished Lecturer roster. The program will include three condensed talks from select SSCS Distinguished Lecturers. Don’t miss this chance to see widely recognized experts in our field present their knowledge and experiences through high quality and highly polished presentations. Consider requesting an SSCS DL for your local chapter. See the Distinguished Lecturer Program page on the SSCS website for more information.

Join us for the upcoming technical talk —attend in person at Stockman’s Restaurant or virtually via Microsoft Teams 

Title:

Electric Capacity Development – Concept to Reality

Abstract:

Development of a natural gas peaking plant.  Reviewing the options, building support, financing, bidding, construction, and start-up.

Speaker 1: Stephen Boorman, PE
Interim General Manager
Idaho Falls Power

Stephen Boorman, PE, has served as the Assistant General Manager for Idaho Falls Power since September 2018 and is has been the Interim General Manager since August of 2025.Stephen has been in engineering and management for 36 years, with 30 of those years working for
electric utilities. His previous positions have included Light Department Director for the City of Cheney, Washington, City Administrator for the City of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and Engineer for Missoula Electric Coop. He also worked for the Boeing Company after graduating with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Montana State University. With his extensive experience in engineering, city planning and utility operations, in his role as Interim. General Manager, Boorman focuses on engineering with utility planning and operations. He also
supports internal staff needs across various Idaho Falls Power and Fiber Divisions, working both internally and externally to support collaborations with other City departments and with customers.

During his career, Stephen has managed projects ranging from golf course sprinkler upgrades to multi-year, multi-million dollar water system upgrades. For electric utilities, he has managed projects from sub-station upgrades to hydroelectric project upgrades. Stephen serves, or has served on a number of industry trade groups and civic organizations, including the Public Power Council (PPC), Idaho Consumer Owned Utility Association (ICUA), Northwest Requirements Utilities (NRU), Rotary, and the Idaho Damage Prevention Board. Stephen was raised in Western Montana. He worked on a ranch in high school, worked as a logger to pay for college, and enjoys almost any outdoor activity. He is also an advocate for the sport of wrestling and has competed, coached, or officiated the sport for almost 40 years. He has been married to his wife
Cyndy for over 35 years; he has three married children, one daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren.

Speaker 2: AJ Morin PE, Systems Engineer, Idaho Falls Power

AJ Morin, PE, has served as the Systems Engineer for Idaho Falls Power since August 2024. AJ has been in engineering and management for 25 years, with 15 of those years working for electric utilities. His previous positions have included Sr. Electrical Engineer for Eugene
Water and Electric Board, Eugene, Oregon, Sr. Project Manager for Power Engineers, Hailey, Idaho, and President of Firefly, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah which is an electrical engineering company specializing in control systems integration and electrical contracting after
graduating with a master’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At Idaho Falls Power, AJ focuses on engineering with utility planning, generation and operations. AJ also focuses on developing strong team relations with the electricians,
mechanics, substation techs, linemen, meter techs, generation and dispatch. AJ leads the engineering group to support all departments within Idaho Falls Power. AJ was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Las Vegas, NV. After graduating high school in Las Vegas, AJ returned to Utah and completed a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Utah and received the outstanding senior award. AJ enjoys outdoor
activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, and dog training. AJ has trained many competitive field trial dogs and is now training a Belgian Malinois for scent detection and agility work.