LJILJANA TRAJKOVIC

(Nominated by IEEE Division X)

Professor

Simon Fraser University

British Columbia, Canada

http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/~ljilja/

What do you believe are the major issues facing the IEEE?

. Staying at the forefront of current developments in science and engineering and facing the challenges of boldly exploring future technologies.

. Reaching out to under-represented groups such as women, young professionals, graduate, undergraduate, and high school students by creating opportunities for their involvement in IEEE activities and actively recruiting and providing training for future leaders.

. Creating additional opportunities for student competitions, hackathons, workshops, and conferences.

. Offering awards and scholarships to new generations of engineers and scientists, including high-school, undergraduate, and graduate students.

. Offering membership benefits that will ensure retention of current members and be attractive to new recruits.

What do you think is the number one goal for the IEEE leadership?

. Ensuring that IEEE continues to be an inclusive and equitable volunteer-governed international organization that supports its members and offers equal volunteer and leadership opportunities to all.

. Continuing to promote a collegial, supportive, and friendly environment for its volunteers and leaders.

. Increasing involvement in humanitarian activities and funding of global projects worldwide that are of benefit to humanity.

. Embracing transparency of IEEE operations and practices and being accountable to the membership.

. Making better use of the new media that our members have been instrumental in creating.

What motivates you and what qualifies you for the position you are seeking?

As a President of two Societies (Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society and Circuits and Systems Society), I have served two terms on Technical Activities Board (TAB). I have a wide research experience in systems, communications, circuits, and applied mathematics in both industry and academia. My experience as a researcher, educator, and volunteer makes me well qualified to deal with a variety of issues and tasks. My long-term involvement with IEEE Societies and TAB, past service on various TAB Committees, as well as service to the Vancouver Section and local Chapters, makes me qualified to serve as the Division Director.