Current Team

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
Affiliation: Concordia University
Degree: Ph. D. in Information and Systems Engineering

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. His research covers wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, network slicing, optimization, and virtualization. He is an IEEE member and was a professional member of ACM in 2022-2023. Currently, he is an executive committee member of IEEE Young Professionals Montreal Section, and serves as a reviewer for many IEEE and ACM transactions.


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Vice-Chair: Joel Dodoo
Affiliation: Ph. D. Student in Electrical Engineering, McGill University
Degree: M.Sc. in Information and Communications Engineering.

Biography: Joel is currently a Ph.D. student at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He received the B.Eng. degree (with honours) in Telecommunication Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the MSc. degree in Information and Communication Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, both in China. His current research interest focuses on data center networks, hybrid switching systems, energy efficiency in photonic network systems and optical interconnects, network resource management and optimizations. He is a student member of IEEE and a member of IEEE Young Professionals, among others.


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Treasurer: José García-Echeverría
Affiliation: McGill University
Degree: Ph.D. in Photonics

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.


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Marketing manager: Misagh S. Irandoost
Affiliation: ÉTS, Université du Québec
Degree: PhD Candidate in Solar Energy Engineering

Biography: Misagh earned his master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on Energy Conversion in 2014 from University of Tehran, Iran. Over the course of more than five years, he dedicated his expertise to the industry, serving as an R&D expert in heat transfer and cooling in Iran. In January 2022, he started a Ph.D. journey in solar energy engineering at ÉTS University in Montreal. Throughout his career, Misagh has contributed significantly to research, boasting 6 conference articles and 13 peer-reviewed journal papers with over 300 citations. His research pursuits encompass a wide range of interests, spanning renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, as well as specialized areas including gas turbine cooling, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and nanofluids convective heat transfer. He is also a member of IEEE Young Professionals of Montreal.


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Roya Hosseini web manager

Website Manager: Roya Hosseini
Affiliation: Concordia University
Degree: M.eng. student in Quality System Engineering.

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.


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Industrial Relations Manager : Parisa Shirvani
Affiliation: Concordia University
Degree: Ph. D. Student in Telecommunication Engineering

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.


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Past Chair - Consultant: Mansour Naslcheraghi
Affiliation: Poly-Grames Research Center, Electrical Engineering Department, Polytechnique Montréal (University of Montreal)
Degree: M. Sc. in Communications Systems

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.


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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.