SIGHT/COPE/STEM Event

Jointly Organised by: MTT-S SIGHT, AP-S SIGHT/COPE, MTT-S Broadening Participation Committee (BPC), and IEEE Data Port

As part of IEEE MAPCON 2025, this workshop aims to foster innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable technological solutions. It brings together thought leaders, socially driven engineers, and innovators to explore how advances in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can be directed toward the betterment of humanity and society.

This initiative represents a joint effort of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) and Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S), aligning with the goals of SIGHT, COPE, HTB, and BPC to integrate humanitarian technology into mainstream research and practice.

• Launch a collaborative initiative under IEEE SIGHT/COPE/HTB to strengthen humanitarian engineering engagement.
• Promote inclusive innovation and socially responsible technological development.
• Create tangible community impact through sustainable and ethical engineering practices.
• Encourage grassroots engagement to address real-world societal challenges.
• Foster international cooperation for long-term sustainable development.
• Focuses on the role of HAM Radio in enabling reliable, real-time communication for disaster response and humanitarian operations when conventional networks fail.

• Dr. Goutam Chattopadhyay, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA — A leading expert in terahertz systems and instrumentation for space applications.
• Prof. Christophe Fumeaux, University of Queensland, Australia — Recognised for his contributions to applied electromagnetics and antenna engineering.
• Dr. Chinmoy Saha, IIST Thiruvananthapuram, India — Researcher specializing in antennas and RF systems for aerospace applications.
• Dr. Debabani Choudhury, SeraTech Thousand Oaks, CA, USA — Expert in microwave technologies and interdisciplinary system design.
• Dr. Ajay Poddar, Synergy Microwave, USA — Innovator in nonlinear dynamics and advanced microwave circuit design.
• Dr. Jawad Siddiqui, Royal Military College, Canada — Researcher in electromagnetic field theory and microwave devices.
• Dr. K. N. Siddiqui, B. M. Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata, India — Consultant cardiologist focusing on preventive and biomedical engineering aspects.
• Dr. Glauco Fontgalland, University of Mount Union Alliance, USA — Educator and researcher promoting global engineering collaboration.
• Dr. Sujata Gupta Kedar, Mt. Carmel College, Bengaluru, India — Academic leader promoting women’s participation in STEM and applied sciences.
• Dr. Anjali Diwan, Marwadi University, Rajkot, India — Researcher and educator committed to advancing engineering education and outreach.
• Shri. K. Ravindran, Amateur Radio Society of India (ARSI), India

• Date: December 14, 2025
• Time: 02:00 P.M. – 06:30 P.M.
• Venue: Vembanad-1, Kochi, Kerala, India
• Eligibility: Open to all MAPCON 2025 participants

This workshop is jointly organised by MTT-S SIGHT, AP-S SIGHT/COPE, MTT-S Broadening Participation Committee (BPC), and IEEE DataPort, in collaboration with the IEEE MTT-S & AP-S Kerala Chapter and IIST Thiruvananthapuram. Technical sponsorship is provided by the IEEE EMC Society.

All MAPCON 2025 attendees are cordially invited to participate in this transformative workshop. Engage with global experts, gain insights into sustainable innovation, and explore how technology can empower communities and drive positive societal change.

Join us in Kochi to advance humanity and society through STEM-driven innovation.