Meet the Candidates for 2027-2029 Board of Governors

Position statement.   If elected to the IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors, I will focus on scaling impact across three strategic pillars: industry engagement, volunteer infrastructure, and chapter–conference integration.

First, I will expand industry collaboration into a globally scalable model. Building on the success of the IEEE CS Career Catalyst–Qualcomm partnership, I will establish repeatable frameworks for industry site visits, technical workshops, and mentorship pipelines. These initiatives will provide students and early‑career professionals with direct exposure to emerging technologies while strengthening IEEE CS’s relevance to industry.

Second, I will strengthen and modernize our volunteer ecosystem. Drawing on my experience as Volunteer Resource Manager and Area Coordinator, I will advocate for streamlined, semi‑automated workflows that improve onboarding, engagement, and retention. A well-supported, empowered volunteer base is essential to sustaining global growth and delivering high-quality programs.

Finally, I will institutionalize collaboration between conferences and local chapters. By creating structured pathways for speaker exchanges, regional events, and post-conference technical dissemination, we can extend the impact of flagship conferences year-round and across geographies.

I am committed to advancing a more connected, industry‑engaged, and volunteer‑driven IEEE Computer Society that delivers lasting value to members worldwide.

Biography.    Dr. Upal Mahbub, Ph.D., SMIEEE, is a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm’s Multimedia R&D Lab, where he develops hardware-efficient computer vision for XR and mobile platforms, including real-time hand pose estimation, 3D scene reconstruction, facial landmark detection, and always-on camera algorithms—areas central to the IEEE Computer Society’s focus on computer vision, machine intelligence, and embedded systems. He has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications, holds seven granted patents, and has co-edited books and special issues on human activity analysis and thermal/infrared imaging; he also reviews for CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, and AAAI (CVPR Outstanding Reviewer, 2022). Dr. Mahbub serves as Volunteer Resource Manager for IEEE Computer Society, Area 4 (R5 & R6) Coordinator, and Member-at-Large of the IEEE CS Technical & Conference (T&C) Ad Hoc Committee. He led the IEEE CS San Diego Chapter as Chair (2023–2025) and now serves as Vice Chair; under his leadership, the chapter received the 2025 Chapter Excellence Award from the IEEE San Diego Section, and he was recognized for outstanding service and leadership as the 2025 IEEE San Diego Chapter Chair. Beyond CS, he serves as Chair of the IEEE San Diego Section and Chair of the IEEE Signal Processing Society San Diego Chapter. As Industry Lead for IEEE CS Career Catalyst 2025, he fostered Qualcomm collaboration, organized a site visit and networking reception with IEEE President Dr. Kathleen Kramer, and now serves as Vice Chair of Industry Collaboration for 2026. He is also Chair of the Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship (Spring 2026). He was named one of IEEE Computer Society’s 2024 Top 30 Early Career Professionals and received the University of Maryland Early Career Distinguished Alumni Award (2024) and the San Diego County Engineering Council Outstanding Engineering Service Award (2024).

Position statement.    If elected for a second term on the IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors, I will focus on further strengthening the Society’s relevance, value, and global impact through deeper and more structured industry engagement. I aim to enhance the value proposition for industry professionals and organizations by advancing conference models and programs that are more closely aligned with evolving industry needs, while establishing practical and scalable mechanisms to sustain initiatives that consistently deliver clear value and high satisfaction. These efforts will support broader participation and long-term, sustainable membership growth.

To better engage students and early career computing professionals, I will prioritize embedding meaningful industry participation into existing Society activities rather than creating standalone programs. By expanding opportunities to interact with industry practitioners and to experience real-world challenges and applications, we can improve practical relevance, foster skill development, and strengthen long-term engagement and retention in a scalable and inclusive manner.

In addition, I will contribute to strengthening broad and global communication by advancing industry–academia–government collaboration. By systematically sharing and scaling successful practices beyond region-specific efforts and across technical communities, the Society can enhance global coherence, increase visibility, and amplify its societal impact while incorporating strong and diverse industry perspectives.

Biography.     Dr. Yoshiko Yasuda is a Senior Project Manager in the Research & Development Group at Hitachi, Ltd. She received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Waseda University in 1991 and joined Hitachi’s Central Research Laboratory the same year. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering from Waseda University in 2005.

For more than 30 years, she has led research and development in computing technologies relevant to the IEEE Computer Society, including parallel computing systems, enterprise servers, distributed and cloud computing, virtualization, services computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). From 1994 to 2005, she led R&D for commercialization of advanced parallel computing and enterprise server systems. From 2009 to 2019, she served as project leader for cloud and IoT platform services, contributing to deployment in industry. Since 2020, she has led more than ten AI- and data-driven R&D projects, driving innovation and real-world applications.

Within the IEEE Computer Society, she serves as member of the Board of Governors (2024–2026), the Executive Committee Secretary for 2025, and a member of the Financial Committee, contributing to governance, coordination, and discussions on emerging technologies and industry engagement. She also served as Inclusion Chair for ACM/IEEE ISCA 2025, supporting inclusion while strengthening engagement with industry participants.

Her contributions have been recognized with the spirit of the Computer Society Award for 2025, reflecting her leadership and commitment to advancing the Society’s mission.

She actively promotes collaboration between industry and academia through conferences and panels. Beyond IEEE, she contributes to education and workforce development as a STEAM Curator for Platform Learning Innovation – Japan (PLIJ), a member of the Youth Committee of the Engineering Academy of Japan (EAJ), and by supporting STEM and AI education initiatives for high school students in Japan. She also serves as an Industrial Mentor and Visiting Professor at Nagoya University.

More information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoshiko-yasuda-9457b5241

Position statement.    Computing is rapidly moving beyond the traditional digital world into transportation, healthcare, infrastructure, and everyday human activity. The IEEE Computer Society must lead this transition by increasing its visibility, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding partnerships that connect computing research with societal needs.

My first priority is to increase the visibility and relevance of the Computer Society. We should more actively communicate the value of our publications, conferences, and technical leadership to practitioners, industry, and policymakers, emphasizing real-world impact and public benefit.

Second, I will work to strengthen collaboration across engineering and application domains — including communications, transportation, automotive systems, and healthcare. Future systems are inherently interdisciplinary, and the Computer Society should serve as the computing foundation for these areas through joint conferences, technical initiatives, and shared professional activities.

Third, I will expand engagement with external organizations, particularly the Computing Research Association and the Computing Community Consortium, to advance education and workforce development. By coordinating roadmaps and training initiatives, we can better prepare students and professionals for emerging computing paradigms

By connecting research, practice, and public impact, we can position the Computer Society as the central professional home for computing in real-world systems and strengthen IEEE’s mission of advancing technology for humanity.

Biography.     Weisong Shi is an Alumni Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware. His research spans edge computing, distributed systems, autonomous driving, connected health. Widely recognized as a pioneer of edge computing, he has helped define foundational architectures and system frameworks that enable real-time AI at the network edge for safety-critical applications. His work has received more than 30,000 citations and an h-index of 69.

Dr. Shi has made sustained contributions to the IEEE Computer Society. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Internet Computing for 2024–2027, following his service as Associate Editor-in-Chief from 2017–2024. He chaired the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on the Internet from 2012–2016 and the Special Technical Community on Autonomous Driving Technology from 2020–2022. He has also served on the IEEE CS Fellow Evaluation Committee (six times) and the organizing committee for the CCC/IEEE Computer Society Computing on the Fly Vision Workshop.

Beyond the Computer Society, Dr. Shi serves as a Council Member of the Computing Research Association’s Computing Community Consortium, working with academic, industry, and government leaders to identify emerging directions in computing research and national priorities. He has provided leadership as a founding or steering committee chair for major conferences, including ACM/IEEE SEC, IEEE/ACM CHASE, and IEEE MOST.

Dr. Shi earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2000. His accomplishments include strengthening IEEE Internet Computing, where submissions increased by 73%, and the impact factor rose from 3.7 in 2023 to 4.5 in 2025. His honors include the 2026 IEEE Computer Society Edward J. McCluskey Technical Achievement Award, 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher recognition, the NSF CAREER Award, and multiple best paper awards.

Position statement.     Our community is undergoing profound transformation, and the Computer Society must help lead it.

Open access is reshaping IEEE’s business model. We must shift from reacting to leading, balancing financial sustainability with our mission to disseminate knowledge and advance technology for humanity. New, sustainable open access models can strengthen the value we offer members while keeping editorial excellence and rigorous peer review as our defining strengths.

Generative AI brings both opportunity and disruption. We must update our ethics frameworks, peer-review processes, and publication policies to address AI-assisted authorship and content authenticity. Our journals and conferences need clear, transparent rules—and, where warranted, revised scopes—that keep pace with the field while safeguarding integrity, fairness, and trust.

Our members’ educational needs are changing just as fast. We must expand accessible, high-quality offerings in generative AI, cybersecurity, and digital privacy—areas critical to industry, academia, and society. Through new curriculum blueprints, industry partnerships, and lifelong learning pathways, we can make the Computer Society the trusted global leader in computing education.

I am committed to helping the Society navigate these transitions with vision, pragmatism, and strong governance—keeping our members and our shared mission at the center of every decision.

Biography.    Stefano Zanero received a PhD in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, where he is currently a full professor with the Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria. His research focuses on the applications of AI to cybersecurity, cyberphysical security, and cybersecurity in general. Besides teaching “Computer Security” and “Digital Forensics and Cybercrime” at Politecnico, he has extensive speaking and training experience in Italy and abroad. He sits on the review board of the prestigious “Black Hat Briefings”, and serves or has served in the PC of the most relevant academic conferences in cybersecurity. He is also an associate editor of the “Computers and Security” journal. He co-authored over 200 scientific papers and books. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society, which has named him a Distinguished Contributor; he is a senior member of the ACM; and has been named a Fellow of the ISSA (Information System Security Association). He is a past chair of the Italy chapter of the Computer Society, and has served in different positions as a volunteer in IEEE. Stefano also co-founded several start-ups, among which Secure Network, a leading cybersecurity assessment firm, currently part of the BVTech Group. In his free time, he is an aviation enthusiast and a private pilot.

Position statement.  My candidacy is driven by a proven commitment to building IEEE communities, strengthening student engagement, and expanding the IEEE Computer Society’s global reach. With over 25 years of academic, professional, and volunteer experience in computer science and engineering, I have inspired the formation of student branches and Computer Society communities at Bangor College/CSUFT in Changsha, China, NAU Awka, Nigeria, and UGM, Bolton, United Kingdom. These initiatives helped create platforms where students, early career professionals, academics, and industry partners could connect, learn, volunteer, and grow. My service as Board Member and Newsletter Editor within the IEEE Sweden Section strengthened my understanding of governance, communication, membership development, and volunteer coordination. As Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Worldwide Election Committee in 2024, I contributed to transparent, inclusive, and accountable global governance. Having a seat on the Board of Governors will allow me to build on this momentum by advancing student branch development, growing membership across underrepresented regions, supporting young professionals, strengthening chapter visibility, and promoting programmes that connect research, professional practice, and societal impact. I will bring energy, experience, and a collaborative global perspective to help the IEEE Computer Society remain inclusive, innovative, and future-focused.

Biography.    Professor Celestine Iwendi is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things at the University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, IEEE Brand Ambassador, IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer for the 2025 to 2026 term, and a globally recognised researcher in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and intelligent systems.

Professor Iwendi has built a strong record of academic leadership, international collaboration, student mentoring, professional service, and humanitarian impact. He holds five Visiting Professor appointments across India and Nigeria, reflecting his sustained contribution to global academic cooperation, research supervision, capacity building, and institutional partnership. He has inspired and supported the formation of IEEE student branches and Computer Society communities across Bangor College, Changsha, China, NAU, Nigeria, and UGM, Bolton, United Kingdom. He also initiated AI and Supply Chain training at the World Trade Organization in Geneva, demonstrating his commitment to applying emerging technologies to global trade, policy, and capacity development.

He has served as Board Member and Newsletter Editor within the IEEE Sweden Section. In 2024, he served as Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Worldwide Election Committee, supporting transparent and accountable governance at the global level.

His achievements include recognition by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, for his contributions to artificial intelligence and medical applications, recognition as a top-cited scientist, IEEE Access distinguished article recognition, extensive doctoral and postgraduate supervision, and more than two decades of teaching, research, and innovation leadership. He is also a philanthropist supporting widows in Africa, reflecting his commitment to service, social responsibility, and community empowerment.

Professor Iwendi brings to the Board of Governors a practical global perspective, a proven record of community building, and a clear commitment to growing the IEEE Computer Society through service, inclusion, innovation, and measurable member value.

Position statement.     Scientific communities aim at bringing researchers and practitioners together to discuss, learn from each other, and broaden everyone’s horizons. I have experienced all these activities at IEEE conferences first-hand, and strive to make it possible for even more members to enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of our exceptional community. To turn this vision into reality, our conferences must be well-organized, financially sustainable, have high-quality technical programs, and provide attractive offerings to all attendees. If re-elected to the Board of Governors, this will be my mission. I will particularly focus on two key aspects: (1) I will continue to promote conferences as a prime opportunity for the IEEE Computer Society membership to meet. I particularly aspire to make the IEEE Computer Society’s portfolio of activities attractive to students and junior faculty by making it easier for them to volunteer and become involved. (2) Every conference is an opportunity to bring together attendees from all around the world, but can also serve as a hub for activities besides the technical program alone. I will hence work on ways to grow our conferences and broaden participation in them by exploring innovative ways to enrich the activity portfolios of our events.

Biography.     Andreas Reinhardt is a full professor at the Department of Informatics at TU Clausthal, Germany. He received his M.Sc. (2007) and Ph.D. (2011) degrees in electrical engineering and information technology from TU Darmstadt, Germany, and was awarded one of the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, in 2013, prior to becoming a faculty member at TU Clausthal in 2014. It is his passion to design and build networked and distributed systems, and he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers within this field, many of them in conferences sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society.

He is actively engaged in national and international scientific societies, and the IEEE Computer Society in particular: He is the 2026 IEEE CS Vice-President for Technical and Conference Activities, has chaired the Technical Activities Committee (TAC) from 2022-2025 and the Technical Community on Computer Communications (TCCC) from 2018-2021. Moreover, he serves as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE Computer Society chapter of the IEEE Germany Section from 2026-2028. He is a senior member of the IEEE, and a recipient of the IEEE Computer Society Golden Core award.

He has been actively involved in conferences supported by the IEEE Computer Society, serving as program (co-)chair at the Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks (WoWMoM 2024), the conferences on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP 2018) and Sustainable Internet and ICT for Sustainability (SustainIT 2015), as well as in various other chair roles (e.g., PhD forum chair, demo chair, publicity chair). He has served as a TPC member and/or reviewer for numerous IEEE-sponsored conferences. Tangible artifacts of his work include the release of energy consumption and sky imagery datasets alongside benchmarking data generation tools, both aiming to promote reproducible research.

Position statement.      I am an incumbent member of the IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors (BoG), filling a partial term. In the brief time I have been on the BoG, I have worked to advocate for greater alignment between the Society and both its membership. To achieve this, I have advocated for a much stronger effort by the Society to communicate its aims as a professional society, and, simultaneously, to solicit the wishes of the membership for what the Society should be. For example, IEEE is a publisher and a conference host, but is also much more. What does the membership really want the Computer Society to be? To achieve this, I have also advocated greater transparency of BoG actions and Society financials.

My aim for the rest of my term as well as future years with the Society is to continue to advocate for listening to the membership and the broader community about what they need the Society to be.

For my part, I also hope that the Society continues to harness its membership to fulfill its responsibility to serve society in actionable, realistic, and practical ways. I would like to see these efforts as global ones, not just in the U.S.

Biography.    Dr. Sean Peisert is a senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he leads computer security and privacy research. He is also an adjunct professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis and of Health Informatics at the UC Davis School of Medicine, and is Director and PI of Trusted CI, the NSF Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

His technical interests cover a broad array of usable and useful computer security and privacy solutions, including enabling secure and privacy-preserving data analysis, and improving security in high-performance computing systems, research cyberinfrastructure, power grid and maritime control systems, privacy-preserving vehicle routing, and nuclear arms control monitoring and safeguards.  Results of his work include direct to impacts supercomputers, medical data sharing, power grid security, secure-by-design construction of research vessels, and nuclear treaty verification.

Professor Peisert is a member of the National Academies Forum on Cyber Resilience; Distinguished Expert for the NSA Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition; ad hoc member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council Disaster Cycle Sub-Council; and member of the IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors.

He is a past member of the National Academies Board on Army Research and Development (BOARD); past member of the DARPA Information Science and Technology (ISAT) Study Group; past chair of the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Security and Privacy; and current steering committee member and past general chair for the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, the flagship conference for security research. His five-year tenure as editor-in-chief of IEEE Security & Privacy, from 2021–2025, is the longest of anyone in that role to date.

He received his Ph.D., Masters, and Bachelors degrees in Computer Science from UC San Diego. He is an IEEE Computer Society Golden Core Member and an ACM Distinguished Member.

Position statement.      If elected to the Board of Governors, I will focus on strengthening the IEEE Computer Society’s global technical communities, elevating the reach and impact of its conferences and publications, and ensuring that the Society remains a leader across the full breadth of computing disciplines. My experience as Chair of a major technical community and as a member at Large of the Technical Activities Committee has prepared me to advance initiatives that foster collaboration, deepen technical excellence, and engage volunteers across regions and career stages.

A key priority will be supporting the Society’s growth in emerging computing areas by encouraging stronger connections among research communities, education programs, industry partners, and standards activities. These linkages will help ensure that the Society continues to advance the theory, practice, and application of computing in ways that meaningfully benefit society.

I am equally committed to strengthening mentorship, student engagement, and workforce development programs. By expanding opportunities for early career professionals and nurturing the next generation of computing leaders, we reinforce the Society’s long-term vitality and global relevance.

Together, these priorities align with and reinforce the Society’s strategic plan by enhancing technical leadership, broadening participation, and ensuring our programs remain innovative and globally relevant.

Biography.     If elected to the Board of Governors, I will focus on strengthening the IEEE Computer Society’s global technical communities, elevating the reach and impact of its conferences and publications, and ensuring that the Society remains a leader across the full breadth of computing disciplines. My experience as Chair of a major technical community and as a member at Large of the Technical Activities Committee has prepared me to advance initiatives that foster collaboration, deepen technical excellence, and engage volunteers across regions and career stages.

A key priority will be supporting the Society’s growth in emerging computing areas by encouraging stronger connections among research communities, education programs, industry partners, and standards activities. These linkages will help ensure that the Society continues to advance the theory, practice, and application of computing in ways that meaningfully benefit society.

I am equally committed to strengthening mentorship, student engagement, and workforce development programs. By expanding opportunities for early career professionals and nurturing the next generation of computing leaders, we reinforce the Society’s long-term vitality and global relevance.

Together, these priorities align with and reinforce the Society’s strategic plan by enhancing technical leadership, broadening participation, and ensuring our programs remain innovative and globally relevant.

Position statement.     Over 25+ years as an IEEE Computer Society volunteer—including serving as TMRC Chair, TAC Vice Chair, and Chair of the Technical Community on Parallel Processing—I have worked directly with members to advance impactful programs and initiatives such as growing student mentorship programs at our conferences. What I hear repeatedly is: our community expects more than forums for presenting work. Members want meaningful engagement, stronger collaboration networks, and clearer pathways for professional growth.

If elected to the Board of Governors, I will focus on strengthening coordination across committees and initiatives so that our efforts reinforce one another and provide clearer value to our members. I will work to expand engagement with local chapters and partner organizations, while also building stronger and sustainable pathways for students and early-career professionals to participate, contribute, and grow within IEEE-CS.

I also see an important opportunity to better serve industry professionals by connecting technical advances with real-world practice. At the same time, IEEE-CS should continue to play a leadership role in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, particularly by promoting responsible and ethical development that reflects global perspectives.

I am committed to decisive action, transparency, and inclusive global participation to advance IEEE-CS.

Biography.      Ajay Gupta (www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-gupta-71904a1) is a Professor of Computer Science at Western Michigan University, where he also served as Department Chair (1998–2002, 2021–22). He was twice elected Chair of the IEEE-CS Technical Community on Parallel Processing (2011–2015). He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University (1989), his M.S. in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Cincinnati (1984), and his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (1982).

Dr. Gupta has long been active in the IEEE Computer Society, currently serving as Chair of the Technical Meeting Request Committee after serving as Vice Chair of the Technical Activities Committee, which oversees roughly 20 technical communities and around 200 peer-reviewed international conferences each year.

His research spans high-performance computing, AI/ML applications, IoT, cloud computing, bio-inspired computation, and parallel algorithms, and he has authored numerous papers and book chapters in refereed venues. His co-authored work has been recognized with a best paper nomination for “A Parallel Peptide Indexer and Decoy Generator for Crux Tide using OpenMP” (HPCS 2016), the best paper award for “Adaptive Integration Using Evolutionary Strategies” (HiPC 1996), and an honorable mention for “Lightweight Intrusion Detection for Sensornets” (CERIAS Information Security Symposium, 2006).

A Senior Member of IEEE and member of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies, ASEE, and ACM, Dr. Gupta regularly helps organize ACM and IEEE conferences. He has received the IEEE Golden Core Award and the T&C Distinguished Service Award, and continues to contribute to global efforts to revise undergraduate and graduate computer science and computer engineering curricula to keep pace with technological change.

Position statement.    I am committed to serve the IEEE Computer Society members and our scientific and professional community, and work in cooperation with colleagues in the IEEE Computer Society and the entire IEEE.

I believe it is essential to continue to stimulate and embrace emerging scientific, technological, and application topics, especially in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary areas, favoring cooperation with IEEE Societies and international associations.

I will cooperate to empower our members and our scientific and professional community, addressing their needs with a human-centered approach, increasing networking opportunities and services, expanding continuing education, and further supporting career development.

I will strive to promote activities engaging our entire community by facilitating access to knowledge, education, networking, and mentoring services, in cooperation with IEEE organizations and national associations.

I will cooperate to identify flexible and sustainable membership models, suited to personalize membership, to make it really valuable and attractive to each individual in the world, and to increase members retention.

I will contribute to a friendly working environment favoring expression of all opinions and collaborative discussions. I will seek deep understanding of problems and developing strategies and solutions based on consensus for effective results.

Biography.    Vincenzo Piuri is Professor in Computer Engineering at the University of Milan, Italy (since 2000), where he has been Department Chair, Director of the PhD Degree Program in Computer Science, and founder and Chair of the Master’s Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence for Science and Technology. He was Associate Professor at Polytechnic of Milan, Italy, visiting professor at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, and visiting researcher at George Mason University, USA. He has received his Ph.D. in computer engineering at Polytechnic of Milan, Italy.

His main research interests are artificial intelligence, machine learning, pattern analysis and recognition, signal and image processing, industrial applications, and digital architectures. He published innovative results in 400+ papers in international journals, international conference proceedings, books, and book chapters.

He has been IEEE Vice President for Technical Activities and IEEE Region 8 Director. He is Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Open Journal of Computer Society and has been Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Systems Journal. He has been Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Computers and IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing. He has been Co-Chair of the Technical Activity Committee on Defect Tolerance of IEEE Computer Society Test Technology Technical Committee, Vice Chair of the IEEE TAB NTDC Technical Committee on Biometrics, and member of the IEEE TAB NTDC Technical Committee on Brain-Computer Interface. He has been general/program/other chair/co-chair in 80+ IEEE conferences. He has been Secretary of the IEEE Computer Society North-Italy Chapter.

He is IEEE Fellow, IFIP Fellow, and ACM Distinguished Scientist. He received the IFIP WG 11.3 Outstanding Research Award, the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society Technical Award, the IEEE TAB Hall of Honor, and the Rudolf Kalman Professor Title Award of the Obuda University, Hungary. He is Honorary Professor at seven universities in Europe, China, India, and Japan.

Position statement.    Computing is no longer a discipline, it is the infrastructure of civilization. The IEEE Computer Society must lead this era with courage, global reach, and deep technical credibility.

As a Senior Scientist at ISRO with 10+ years of mission-critical computing experience across Chandrayaan-2/3, XPoSat, and IMS-1 Mahasagar and as an active CS volunteer spanning mentoring, standards, and women-in-engineering I offer the Board both operational depth and strategic breadth.

If elected, I will pursue three high-impact priorities:

First, I will drive CS visibility and membership growth in Asia-Pacific and underserved regions by strengthening Student Branch networks, Young Professional engagement, and chapter vitality.

Second, I will champion interdisciplinary publications and standards connecting computing with AI, space systems, and Earth observation domains where CS relevance is rapidly expanding.

Third, I will advance structural inclusion: ensuring that women, early-career engineers, and professionals from the Global South are not just welcomed into CS but genuinely empowered to lead.

My IEEE record spans CS mentoring, WIE leadership, AI standards, GRSS governance, R-10 Professional Activity Committee (PAC) Member for Mid-career professional career growth and Multi-region (R1-R6) Career fair programs. I understand the Society from the inside. I will serve with impact, integrity, and a mission-driven mindset.

Biography.     Computer Society Activities: Dr. Himani Saini is an IEEE Senior Member with a deep record of Computer Society engagement. She served as IEEE CS Liaison for WIE (2024), Mentor in IEEE CS IAMPro(2025), IEEE-CS SYP Micro Mentoring Cohort-3(2025), and for IEEE-CS Girl Geeks GEEKATHON (2025). She is Judge on the IEEE WIE Awards Committee (2024–2026), IEEE TRYEngineering Stem Grant Reviewer (2024–2026), Secretary of IEEE-SA Standards Working Group P7019 on AI Governance (2025), Programme Committee Member for IEEE-WIE International Leadership Summit (ILC-2025, San-Jose) & 2024-VOLT Graduate & mentor. Inaugurated ACM-Chapter, delivered various talks at IEEE conferences on AI/machine learning/space-technology.

Other IEEE Activities: Beyond CS, Chair of the IEEE-WIE History Task Group (2026), Vice-Chair of IEEE-Information Theory Society Bangalore Chapter, Vice-Chair of IEEE Sensors Council Bangalore Chapter (2026), ExCom of IEEE AESS Society & Region-10 PAC Member (2025–2026). She is Programme and Content Lead for the IEEE Virtual-Career-Fair Region1–Region6(2025), IEEE WIE Magazine Editorial Board Member, Vice-Chair Technical Activities of IEEE GRSS Bangalore Chapter (2025), founding Editor-in-Chief of IEEE-Sensor Council Bangalore Newsletter(2023–present), and Judge for the IEEE WIE Climate Tech Big Idea Pitch Competition (2024–2026). 

Experience & Accomplishments: With 10+ years in satellite mission design, analysis and operations. As Mission Director and Operation Director, she contributed to various Indian Remote Sensing missions and scientific missions Chandrayaan-2/3, XPoSat and Gaganyaan. She pioneered ISRO’s Space Object Proximity Analysis system and the South Atlantic Anomaly onboard detection algorithm.

Education: Ph.D. in Operations Research + MS Industrial Mathematics, both from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee(IITR).

Awards & Honors: Honors include the ISRO Team Excellence Award (2017), Vocational Service Award from Rotary International District 3192 (2026), and Golden Book of World Records recognition.

Research & Publications: Her research spans mathematical optimization, satellite constellation design and scheduling, and ai driven earth observation. 

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