DL-Distance Learning

2020

Prof. Gregory Durgin, Georgia Tech

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[2]   Prof. Manos Tentzeris. “Inkjet-/3D-/4D printed wireless ultrabroadband modules for IoT, SmartAg and Smart City Applications.” Online, Organized by: Madhu Krishnan (IEEE PES Kerala Chapter), Jun 16, 2020. (68 attendees)

2019

[3]   Prof. Raj Mittra. “A New Technique for Character Identification based on the Concepts of Chipless RFID Tags and the use of Signal Processing Algorithms.” Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, IIT Delhi, Requested by: Dr Malay Ranjan Tripthy Founding Chair, joint chapter of IEEE CRFID and APS, Delhi Section, India, March 6, 2019. (60 attendees) $1600 USD Applied.

[4]   Madgy Bayoumi. “From RFID to Cyber-Physical Systems: Reality, Dreams, and Fantas.” July 25, 2019. (25 attendees)

2018

[5]   Prof. Zhi-Ning Chen. “RFID and Small Antenna Design.” Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, Requested by: Desmond Sim, Chair of CRFID Taipei Chapter, Jan 26, 2018. (29 attendees) $800 USD Applied.

[6]   G.D. Durgin. “Wireless Forever: the Future of RF Systems that Never Plugin.” Invited talk at University of Washington.  Seattle, WA, Requested by: Matt Reynolds, April 24, 2018. (65 attendees)

[7]   Prof. Alessandra Costanzo. “Smart Beaming of RFID Reader for Data and Power Transfer.” Brno, Czech Republic, Requested by: Martin Slanina, Brno University of Technology, Sep 11, 2018. (Expected 25 attendees) $500 USD Applied.

[8]   Prof. Magdy Bayoumi. “From RFID to Cyber-Physical Systems: Reality, Dreams, and Fantasy.” IEEE Bahrain Section/ University of Bahrain , Requested by: Adel Abdulla, Nov 20, 2018. (Expected 100 attendees) $2000 USD Executed.

2017

[9]   Prof. Apostolos Georgiadis. “Wireless Power Transfer and Energy Harvesting for RFID.” University of Pisa, Italy, Requested by: Luciano Tarricone /Paolo Nepa AP-S/MTT-S Joint Chapter Chair For Central and Southern Italy, Mar 30, 2017. (30 attendees) $300 USD Applied $182 Executed.

[10]   Prof. Alessandra Costanzo. “Smart Beaming of RFID Reader for Data and Power Transfer.” Università di Roma La Sapienza, Italy, Requested by: Luciano Tarricone IEEE APS/MTTS Chapter Central and Southern Italy, April 20, 2017.

[11]   Prof. L. Richard Carley . “Challenges and Approaches to Inductively Powering Integrated Passive Single-Chip RFID/Sensor Systems.” Tempe Public Library, City of Tempe, AZ, US, Requested by: Mahesh Shah, chair for CPMT Society, Phoenix Chapter Chair, May 10, 2017.

[12]   Prof. Alessandra Costanzo . “Smart Beaming of RFID Reader for Data and Power Transfer.” The Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia OS, Requested by: Kiki Ikossi, Washington DC/Northern Virginia Joint Chapter, May 24, 2017.

[13]   Prof. Gaozhi (George) Xiao . “Printed Electronics and RFID.” Joint Microwave Theory and Techniques / Antennas & Propagation Society (MTT-S/APS) chapter in Kingston, Canada , June 28, 2017.

[14]   Prof. Magdy Bayoumi. “RFID: Enabling Technology for Cyber – Physical Systems.” University of Dubai and Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, Requested by: Dr. Fatma Taher, Vice Chair IEEE UAE Section, October 16-30, 2017. (Expected 100 attendees) $2000 USD Applied

[15]   G.D. Durgin. “Wireless Without Batteries: The Future of Radios that Never Plug-in.” Invited talk at Valparaiso University.  Valparaiso, IN. 7, Requested by: Steward Thomas, November 7, 2017. (40 attendees)

[16]   Prof. Gaozhi (George) Xiao. “Printed Electronics and RFID.” University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus), Kelowna, Canada, University of Pisa, Italy, Requested by: Dr. Zheng Liu, Vice Chair IEEE UAE Section, Nov 22/24, 2017. (Expected 70 – 100 attendees) 900 CND Applied

2016

[17]   G.D. Durgin. “Wireless Forever: the Future of RF Systems that Never Plugin.” Invited talk at IEEE MTT Local Chapter.  Washington, DC. June, 2016. (55 attendees)

[18]   G.D. Durgin. “Wireless Forever: the Future of RF Systems that Never Plugin.” Invited talk at Michigan Tech.  Houghton, MI. 31 November 31, 2016. (45 attendees)

2015

[19]   G.D. Durgin. “Wireless Forever: the Future of RF Systems that Never Plugin.” Invited talk at University of Utah.  Salt Lake City, UT. August 31, 2015. (50 attendees)

2014

[20]   G.D. Durgin. “Wireless Forever: the Future of RF Systems that Never Plugin.” Invited talk at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  HKUST, Hong Kong. October 30, 2014. (40 attendees)

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