Professional Advancement Committee

The IEEE Photonics Professional Advancement Committee develops and implements volunteer engagement efforts, as well as ensures the advancement of professional members in the IEEE. This includes (but it not limited to):

• Building and maintaining a pipeline of inclusive Senior and Fellow classes;
• Supporting elevations and nominations of active members to editorial boards and conference committees;
• Evaluating award nomination strategies and approaches to better reach global members;
• Supporting the participation of professionals on parent IEEE-boards.

Within the Society’s leadership structure, the Professional Advancement Committee reports to the Professional & Technical Development Council. The Chair of this Committee serves that respective Council as a voting member. 

The following Working Groups report to this Committee:

• Senior Member Elevation
• Fellow Elevation
• Future Thought Leaders Program