2025 IEEE Election Ekram Hossain for IEEE Canada President-Elect/ Region 7 Director-Elect
Empowering Innovation, Strengthening Communities, Building Tomorrow's IEEE
Empowering Innovation, Strengthening Communities, Building Tomorrow's IEEE
Distinguished IEEE Member & Academic Leader
Dr. Ekram Hossain is a Professor and Associate Head of Graduate Studies in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FACE), and a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (FEIC). Also, he is a Member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada (Class of 2016). He was listed as a Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher in Computer Science from 2017-2024 and won the IEEE Canada J.M. Ham Outstanding Engineering Educator Silver Medal Award. Also, he received the 2023 E. F. Glass Western Canada Merit Award "for outstanding service to IEEE Canada, the members, and the profession." He won several research awards including the "2017 ComSoc Best Survey Paper Award" and the "2011 ComSoc Fred Ellersick Prize Paper Award". He was the recipient of 2017 IEEE ComSoc TCGCC (Technical Committee on Green Communications and Computing) Distinguished Technical Achievement Recognition Award.
Learn more about Dr. Hossain's research and academic work at his personal website.
Leading researcher in wireless communications and 5G/6G technologies with over 600 publications
Extensive service in IEEE including editorial boards, technical committees, and conference organization
Recognized internationally for contributions to wireless networking and mobile communications
Building a Stronger, More Inclusive IEEE Community
I am deeply honored to be considered for the Presidency of the IEEE Canada. With my extensive experience in IEEE Technical Societies and Region 7, I have developed a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities we face in our rapidly evolving technological and professional landscape. I envision an IEEE Canada that not only leads in technological innovation but also fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among its members.
My key priorities will include:
My leadership style is rooted in transparency and collaboration. I shall lead initiatives that uphold IEEE's values and drive its mission forward with sustainable impact. Together, we will make IEEE Canada stronger and more influential than ever before.
Promote cutting-edge research and development in emerging technologies including 5G/6G, AI, and IoT
Strengthen partnerships between academia, industry, and government to foster collaboration
Enhance educational programs and mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals
Expand IEEE's impact globally while addressing local community needs and challenges
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across all IEEE activities and programs
Create opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth for all IEEE members
Extensive IEEE Service and Academic Leadership
Led editorial strategy and publication excellence for IEEE's premier publishing platform
Directed editorial excellence and strategic vision for IEEE's premier survey publication in communications
Oversaw strategic direction and content development for IEEE's IoT publications
Contributed to editorial decisions and quality assurance for IEEE publications
Leading IEEE Canada's Conference Advisory Committee
Supporting strategic planning and execution of IEEE Canada activities
Enhanced communication strategies and publication excellence across IEEE Canada
Facilitating collaboration between IEEE sections and the Canadian Foundation
Contributing to strategic governance of IEEE Communications Society
Led digital content strategy and online platform development for IEEE ComSoc
Led IEEE Communication Society's IT initiatives and projects
Oversaw editorial excellence and strategic direction of ComSoc Magazine publications
Evaluating and recognizing outstanding contributors to communications technology
Contributing to technical committees and industry community recertification processes
Contributed to strategic governance and policy development for IEEE Communications Society
Delivered technical presentations worldwide on vehicular communications
Led local IEEE activities and member engagement in Winnipeg region
Supported section operations and strategic planning initiatives
Organized technical events and fostered professional development in communications
Leading technical program development for premier global communications conference
Contributing to technical content strategy and standards for premier IEEE conferences
Curated cutting-edge technical content for future networking technologies
Managed recognition programs and excellence awards for conference participants
Managed and developed all aspects of the technical program, including papers, posters, special sessions, plenary speakers, and tutorials for IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), 2022
Co-developed the technical program for IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications (ICCC), 2017
Connect with Ekram Hossain
ekram [at] ieee [dot] org
ekram.hossain [at] umanitoba [dot] ca
University of Manitoba
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
For IEEE Region 7 Director-Elect
Together, we can build a stronger, more innovative IEEE community that serves all members and advances technology for humanity.
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