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Globalization Committee

The IEEE Photonics Society established a Globalization Committee to ensure that the members in which it serves are globally represented in all aspects of organization. The Committee also facilitates interconnected outreach methods to encourage international development in the photonics community.

Mission & Strategic Objectives

Review similarities, differences & assets of the varying IEEE designated regions of the world in relation to photonics technology;
Identify geographical areas where photonic trends and membership interests are emerging;
Provide global strategy, needs assessments and accountability procedures for other councils/committees to follow;
Establish sister-society agreements and regional unity projects with national societies and global associations;
Develop creative solutions to reach and engage with the developing world.

Carmiña Londoño

Globalization Chair

Term: 2024 – 2026
NSF Emeritus

TD Subash

Elected Board Member

Term: 2024 – 2026
Zhejiang Ocean University, China

TAKUO TANEMURA

Elected Board Member

Term: 2024 – 2026
University of Tokyo, Japan

NATALIA CAÑAS-ESTRADA

AVP Strategic Partnerships

Term: 2022 – 2024
Mynaric, Germany

Leonid Zhigilei

Global Strategy Rep – Europe

Term: 2024 – 2026
University of Virginia, USA

Charlotte Eling

Global Strategy Rep – Europe (YPAC)

Term: 2024 – 2026
University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Antonio d'Alessandro

Global Strategy Rep – Europe

Term: 2024 – 2026
Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy

Marta de la Fuente

Global Strategy Rep – Europe

Term: 2024 – 2026
ASE Optics Europe, Spain

Eric Rosas

Global Strategy Rep – Latin America

Term: 2024 – 2026
Clúster Mexicano de Fotónica, Mexico

Angela M. Guzmán

Global Strategy Rep – Latin America

Term: 2024 – 2026
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia

Andrea Bragas

Global Strategy Rep – Latin America

Term: 2024 – 2026
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Rodolfo Betancourt

Global Strategy Rep – Latin America (YPAC)

Term: 2024 – 2026
UNAM, Mexico

Alina Karabchevsky

Global Strategy Rep – Middle East

Term: 2022 – 2024
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Diaa Khalil

Global Strategy Rep – Middle East

Term: 2022 – 2024
Ain Shams University, Egypt

Hassan Oubei

Global Strategy Rep – Middle East

Term: 2022 – 2024
KAUST, Saudi Arabia

Parisa Karimi

Global Strategy Rep – Middle East (YPAC)

Term: 2024 – 2026
Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Andrew Forbes

Global Strategy Rep – Africa

Term: 2024 – 2024
Wits University, South Africa

Allan Koech

Global Strategy Rep – Africa (YPAC)

Term: 2023 – 2025
The AFECS Limited – Kenya

Malik Maaza

Global Strategy Rep – Africa (Industry)

Term: 2024 – 2026
iThemba LABS, Africa

Zouheir Sekkat

Global Strategy Rep – Africa

Term: 2024 – 2026
MAScIR Photonics Center, South Africa

Naeema Nazar

Global Strategy Rep – India (YPAC)

Term: 2024 – 2026
Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL)

Preeta Sharan

Global Strategy Rep – India

Term: 2024 – 2026
The Oxford College of Engineering, UK

Brindha Saminathan

Global Strategy Rep – India

Term: 2024 – 2026
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College

ROSHAN MAKKAR

Global Strategy Rep – India (Industry)

Term: 2024 – 2026
SAMEER, India

Bo Gu

Global Strategy Rep – China (Industry)

Term: 2024 – 2026
BOS Photonics, USA

Dan Yi

Global Strategy Rep – China (YPAC)

Term: 2024 – 2026
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Yikai Su

Global Strategy Rep – China

Term: 2024 – 2024
Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Chao Shen

Global Strategy Rep – China

Term: 2024 – 2026
Fudan University, Shanghai