About

Professional & Technical Development Council

The IEEE Photonics Society’s Professional & Technical Development Council (PTD) is responsible for: creating professional development programs; enhancing career services; identifying opportunities for professionals to engage in volunteering; and distinguishing emerging areas of technical and industrial interest.

Strategic Committees

The Professional & Technical Development Council has (2) two Strategic Committees that reports to it within the Society’s governance structure:

 
Aref Chowdhury

Aref Chowdhury

VP of Professional & Technical Development

Term: 2024 – 2026
Nokia, USA

John Mazurowski

John Mazurowski

Standards Chair

Term: 2024 – 2026
Penn State University, USA

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Daniel Renner

Daniel Renner

Industry Engagement Chair

Term: 2023 – 2025
Atacama Light O & E, USA

Laurent Schares BoG

LAURENT SCHARES

Elected Board Member

Term: 2024 – 2026
IBM, USA

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Staff Support

Matthew Ramandi

Society Specialist