The IEEE Young Professionals Montreal team is comprised of dedicated individuals with expertise in various fields of electrical and computer engineering, ranging from IoT and cloud computing to photonics and solar energy engineering. This group of talented Ph.D. students and professionals from top universities is committed to driving innovation and excellence within the IEEE community, managing events, marketing, website management, and industrial relations. If you’re interested in joining this dynamic team, please visit the “Be a Volunteer” page and fill out the form for the available job position.
 | Chair: Vahid Maleki Raee Biography: V. Maleki Raee received his bachelor’s and master's degrees in computer science, majoring in computer systems and networks in 2012 and 2015, respectively, from the University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia, and the Ph.D. degree in information and systems engineering from the Concordia University, QC, Montreal, Canada, in 2023. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC), University of New Brunswick (UNB), NB, Fredericton, Canada. His research interest covers Cybersecurity, RAN/O-RAN Security, IoT, optimization, and virtualization. He is an IEEE member and was a professional member of ACM in 2022-2023. He also serves as the Chair of the IEEE Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group Montreal Section. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn, Google Scholar |
 | Vice-Chair: Roya Hosseini Biography: Roya Hosseini, a master's student in Quality System Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal, has a rich background in Software Engineering, with a specialization in Business Intelligence Systems. An active member of the IEEE Communications Society, Roya combines her technical expertise and academic pursuits to contribute to the field of engineering. Her focus on integrating quality systems in engineering processes showcases her commitment to excellence and innovation in both academia and the professional community. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn |
 | Treasurer: José García-Echeverría Biography: Jose is an Electronic Engineer currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Photonics at McGill University. His research is concentrated on microring modulators and optical computing, showcasing a keen interest and expertise in advancing the field of photonics. Beyond the academic realm, he finds joy in playing soccer and photography. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn |
 | Secretary : Parisa Shirvani Biography: P. Shirvani is currently a Ph.D. student at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Her research interests contains mm-wave frequencies, Metasurface antenna, and ridge gap waveguides. She is a student member of IEEE and a member of IEEE Young Professionals. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn Google Scholar |
 | Industrial Relations Manager : Samaneh Bidabadi Biography: Samaneh Bidabadi recently earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), specializing in AI-driven optimization for next-generation wireless networks, including reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)—a key enabler of 6G advancement. Passionate about bridging academic innovation with industrial applications, she serves as Industrial Relations Manager for IEEE Young Professionals Montréal, where she works to equip students with industry-relevant skills and fosters collaborations that align cutting-edge research with real-world challenges. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn, Google Scholar |
 | Graphic Design Specialist:Fatemeh Soleimannejad BiographyFatemeh S. is a creative graphic designer with a keen eye for detail, and over 9 years of experience in various industries. Her interests include visual branding, advertising, logo design, typography, and UI/UX. Her dedication to her design is evident in her achievements, including winning second place in the international packaging competition in 2022. We believe that her commitment, ability, and adaptability will infuse fresh perspectives into our design projects. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn |
 | Public Relations Manager: Behnoosh Meskoob Biography: Behnoosh recently graduated with a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, with a specialty in Terahertz Spectroscopy, she is also a Ph.D. candidate in systems engineering. She works at Spark Microsystems in Montreal as a test and validation specialist, working on UWB technologies. She enjoys experimental work in RF system design and testing. She established and was the chair of the IEEE student branch at Skoltech in Moscow, and interim vice-chair of the IEEE-ÉTS student branch in Montreal. |
 | Website Manager : Hanxin Jia Biography: Hanxin holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in computer science and has over six years of programming experience. His work includes graphics programming and game development. Hanxin completed a thesis on real-time 3D rendering with C++ and OpenGL at Concordia University. Hanxin has also worked in the game industry, collaborating closely with both engineers and artists to create high-performance visual effects. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn |
 | Past Chair - Mentor : Mansour Naslcheraghi Biography: M. Naslcheraghi is with Electrical Engineering department at Polytechnique Montréal (University of Montreal). He conducted his research in his M. Sc. career mainly on wireless content distribution by utilizing full-duplex radios and Stochastic Geometry. He is currently with the Poly-Grames Research Center, Electrical Engineering Department, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada. His main research interests include Machine Learning, Resource Allocation, and full-duplex radios. He is also a member of the IEEE Communications Society. Contact: Email Home Page: LinkedIn, Google Scholar |
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Exploring Our Legacy: The Past Teams of IEEE YP Montreal
Discover the rich history of leadership and innovation in the IEEE Young Professionals Montreal community by visiting our “Past Team” page. Here, you can explore the profiles of previous team members who have contributed significantly to the growth and success of our community. Their dedication and achievements continue to inspire our current and future endeavors.