IEEE Annual Election: Region 8 Candidates (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Martin J. Bastiaans

MARTIN J. BASTIAANS
(Nominated by Petition)

Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
www.martinbastiaans.org

Martin Bastiaans received an M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering (1969, with honors) and a Ph.D. degree in technical sciences (1983), both from Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands. In 1969, he became an assistant professor, and since 1985, he has been an associate professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, currently in the Signal Processing Systems Group. Since 2007, he also holds a position as “Colaborador honorífico del Departamento de Óptica” at the “Universidad Complutense de Madrid.” His research covers different aspects in the general field of signal and system theory and includes a signal-theoretical approach of all kinds of problems that arise in Fourier optics. He served for eight years as the Dean for Research of his department.

Martin is a Fellow of the IEEE and of the Optical Society of America. He is the author or co-author of more than 180 papers in international scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings.

 

IEEE Accomplishments – I started volunteering for IEEE as the Counselor of the Eindhoven Student Branch. The Branch was invited to the first Regional Student Branch Congress in Istanbul, to inform the participants about best practices of this exemplary Branch; moreover, I took care of the technical program at this Congress. Subsequently, the Branch, under my guidance, organized the second Student Branch Congress in Eindhoven.

On Section level, I was involved in organizing several Signal Processing Chapter seminars and symposia.

As Section Vice-Chair, I started the IEEE Milestone nomination process (the first in the Benelux!) for Royal Philips Electronics. During my term as Section Chair, the first-ever CEDA Chapter was established, several inactive Chapters were revitalized, and one new Student Branch was founded. Furthermore, the (steady) growth of the Section's membership was raised to over 6% annually. Much effort was put into “making the Section the Member's home.”

On Region level, I was active in the Student Activities Committee, in particular as the Student Paper Contest coordinator for eleven years.

As Region 8 Vice-Chair Student Activities, I was heavily involved in organizing the Student Branch and GOLD Congress in London, 2008, which brought together over 200 IEEE volunteers from all over the world.

 

Statement – As the Region 8 Director:

• I will put all my efforts in realizing the overall goal: helping IEEE to remain focused on being a “first choice” membership organization – highly valued and worthwhile to belong to – and to serve all its members – worldwide – at the highest possible level.
• I will strive to create a good atmosphere in the Region and will inspire its members and its committees with my energy, enthusiasm and experience. Only in a productive and friendly atmosphere can volunteers flourish!
• I will stimulate a fruitful cooperation between all our organizational units and the many supporting committees in our Region.
• I will be a good listener to remarks coming from the Region 8 members, so that I can speak for our Region – geographically the largest and by many means the greatest of all Regions! – in a way that is advantageous for most (if not all) of us.
• I will not face any time constraints: after retiring from my university in April 2011, I will be able to devote all my time to IEEE.

 

IEEE Activities – (S’69-M’69-SM’85-F’10) COMMITTEES/BOARDS: Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGAB): MGA Member Engagement and Life Cycle Committee, Member, 2010; MGA Potentials Editorial Board, Member, 2010; MGA Student Activities Committee: Chair, 2010; Vice Chair, 2009; Member, 2008-10. Regional Activities Board (RAB): RAB Student Activities Committee, Member, 2007. REGION: Region 8: Vice Chair Student Activities, 2007-08; Operating Committee, Member, 2007-08; Professional Activities Committee, Member, 2007-08; Student Activities Committee: Chair, 2007-08; Member, 1999-2009. SECTION: Benelux Section: Chair, 2007-08; Vice Chair, 2005-06; Executive Committee Member, 2004-10. STUDENT BRANCH: Eindhoven University of Technology Student Branch: Counselor, 1996-2007. AWARDS: IEEE Fellow, 2010. MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award, 2009. Outstanding Student Branch Counselor Award, 1999.

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Gerhard P. Hancke

GERHARD P. HANCKE
(Nominated by IEEE Region 8)

Professor
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
www.gerhardhancke.info

Gerhard Hancke, DEng, has been engaged in engineering education, research and management for more than 34 years, and has a passion for educating professionals. He is a Full Professor and Coordinator of the Computer Engineering Programme and played a major role in developing this Programme. He leads the Advanced Sensor Networks Group and has been collaborating in research projects internationally for many years. He produced 100+ papers and has extensive experience in organising international conferences. Before entering academia he had been a Senior Engineer at the Atomic Energy Board. During his academic career he has maintained close contact with industry, through consulting and research, and by presenting seminars and training courses. In 2007 he received a THRIP Technology Award from the Minister of Trade & Industry for the role he had played in SMME development. He is a Professional Engineer and held offices in various (inter)national scientific and professional bodies.

 

IEEE Accomplishments - As 2008/2009 Member and Geographic Activities Board (MGA) Vice Chair for Member Development and 2009 Chair of the Member Engagement and Life Cycle Committee, I was involved in the transformation of RAB into MGA, and contributed towards the realization of the new paradigm of “focusing on the member”, and “continuous engagement through the member life cycle”.

As Member and Chair (2009/10) of the IEEE Ethics and Member Conduct Committee I have initiated actions for promoting ethical conduct in the IEEE member community.

As Chair of the IEEE Admission and Advancement Committee (2010) I have introduced improvements in the Senior Member elevation process.

More than 10 years of outstanding service to the Industrial Electronics Society in various roles was rewarded with a Senior Membership of the AdCom of the Society in 2006. In addition, I was elected Secretary of the Society from 2006 until present.

My involvement with Region 8 since 1998 has primarily been focused on improving the member experience. I have been involved with member activities and challenges over the diversity of member and member needs, varying member lifecycles and cultures.

In 2007 my accomplishments were recognized when I received the RAB (MGA) Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award.

 

Statement – It is a honour to be nominated for any IEEE position, but more so for Director-Elect of Region 8, where there is a large variation in economic and geographic realities and where I have had the privilege of being active in various roles for more than 12 years.

It is crucial for Region 8 leadership to keep in touch with and to be responsive to the needs and concerns of members. It is essential to enhance the member experience and be relevant to professionals at by enhancing existing and introducing new benefits.

Membership has to be made more accessible and beneficial. If elected, I will strive to strike a balance between membership dues and the quality and value of membership over the spectrum of interest groups: academics, practitioners, Women in Engineering, GOLD and students. More professional and technical activities focussing on skills enhancement must be organised in Region 8.

My first goal will be to engage members and volunteers at Section level, initiating a process whereby we can work together towards achieving our common goals.

 

IEEE Activities – (M’88-SM’00) COMMITTEES/BOARDS: Member & Geographic Activities (MGA) Board: Vice-Chair – Member Development, 2008-09; MGA Operations Committee, 2008-09; MGA Member & Life Cycle Committee (MELCC), Chair, 2009; MGA MELCC, Past-Chair and Member, 2010. Ethics & Member Conduct Committee (EMCC): Chair, 2010; Member, 2009. Individual Benefits & Services Committee (IBSC), Member, 2009. OU Conferences & Educational Activities Cooperation Ad Hoc Committee Member, 2009. Admission & Advancement (A&A) Committee, Chair, 2010. REGION: Region 8: Region 8 Committee Member, 1998-2000; Membership Activities Vice-Chair, 2001-02; Conference Coordination Sub-Committee Member, 1999-2010; Operations Review Ad Hoc Committee Member, 2009-10; Section 99 and MD Team (responsible for Africa) Member, 1999-2005; Numerous Ad Hoc Workgroups, such as Volunteer Training, 1999-2005. SECTION: South Africa: Secretary, 1995-96; Vice Chair, 1997; Chair, 1998-2000; SAC Chair, 2001-05; Treasurer, 2004-05; N&A Chair, 2008, Conference Coordinator, 2010. STUDENT BRANCH: University of Pretoria Student Branch (South Africa): Counselor, 2002-05; WIE Advisor, 2005-10. SOCIETIES: Industrial Electronics Society (IES): AdCom Member, 1999-2005; IES Senior AdCom Member, 2006-10; IES Secretary, 2006-10; IES Constitution and Bylaws Committee Chair, 2006-10; IES Technical Committee on Building Automation, Control and Management, Founding Co-Chair, 2005-07. Industrial Electronics, Computer and Education Societies, Member. CONFERENCES: International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE 1998), Chair, 1998. Member IPC/TPC, Series of IECON, ISIE, ICIT, INES, 1999-2010. IPC, 3rd International Conference on Control Theory and Applications, Chair, 2001. Region 8 Africon, Co-Chair, 2010, 2009, 2004, 2002. International Industrial Informatics Conference (INDIN 2007), Co-Chair, 2007. ISIE 2008 and 2009, Track Chair; Special Section Co-Chair, IECON 2008; Tutorial Co-Chair, IECON 2009. REPRESENTATIVE: IES Representative on Steering Committee for Transactions on Mobile Computing, 2005-07. AWARD: Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award, 2007.

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