Announcing the IEEE CASS 2025-2026 Distinguished Lecturers
The IEEE Circuits and Systems (CASS) Society is proud to announce the 2025-2026 IEEE CASS Distinguished Lecturers. These esteemed individuals are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of circuits and systems. For more information on the CASS Distinguished Lecturers, please visit the IEEE CASS website here.
2025-26 Distinguished Lecturers
Chi-Tsun (Ben) Cheng
RMIT University
- Enabling Industry 4.0 with Circuits, Systems, and Open-Source Technologies
- From Sensors to Insights: Circuit and System Design for Smart Manufacturing
- Digital Twins in Agriculture: Integrating Photogrammetry, IoT, and Simulation for Smart Farming
Jason Kamran Eshraghian, Jr.
UC Santa Cruz
- Brain-Inspired Low-Power Language Models
- Open-Source Neuromorphic Computing
- Bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and natural intelligence
Junrui Liang
ShanghaiTech University
- A Deep Fusion of Power Electronics and Kinetic Energy Harvesters Toward Motion-powered IoT Systems
- Essential Energy Buffer-release Mechanisms and Intermittent Operations Toward Battery-free IoT Applications
- Multiple Harmonic Modeling of Switched-mode Power Conversion Circuits Using Extended Impedance Method
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- 2.5D/3D Vertical Power Delivery for Chiplet Systems
- Hybrid Topologies for Bi-directional Device-to-Device Wireless/Wired Power Delivery
- Fully-Integrated Digital Voltage Regulators
Ricardo Reis
Instituto de Informática, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, at Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Low Power Challenges in IoT and IoE
- Trends on Micro and Nanoelectronics
- Physical Design Automation of Transistor Networks
- Physical Design: From Past to Future
University of Buffalo
- Data Converter Design – A Signal Processing Perspective
- Analog and Mixed Signal Circuits and Systems for Emerging Applications
- Mixed Signal Approaches to Machine Learning Hardware Accelerator for Inference Engines
Abhronil Sengupta
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Penn State University
- Neuromorphic Computing: Bridging the gap between Nanoelectronics, Neuroscience, and Machine Learning
- Ferroic Material Based Neuromorphic Computing: A Hardware-Software Co-Design Perspective
- Equilibrium-Based Learning Dynamics in Spiking Architectures
Rabia Yazicigil Kirby
Boston University
- Physical-Layer Security for Latency- and Energy-Constrained Integrated Systems
- All-In-One Data Decoders Using GRAND
- Cyber-Secure Biological Systems (CSBS)
Jian Zhao
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Illuminating Neural Paths: Power-Efficient Time-of-Flight ICs for Non-Invasive Functional Brain Imaging
- Navigating in the Dark: Advanced Circuits and Systems for Navigation-Grade MEMS Accelerometers
- Connecting the Future: Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Resilient Transceivers for Body Channel Communication
Domenico Zito
AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
- Qubit-Size Low-Power Cryo-CMOS ICs for Monolithic Quantum Processors
- Compact Low-Power mm-wave ICs for Next-Generation (5G/6G) Wireless Transceivers
- Compact Low-Power ICs for mm-wave Arrays Enabling Future Emerging Technologies
Inviting a Distinguished Lecturer
A request for sponsorship of a lecture by one of the CASS Distinguished Lecturers must be made by a local sponsoring organization with direct involvement and approval of the corresponding CASS Chapter Chair. Chapters are strongly encouraged to make use of the CASS DLP to enhance their member benefits. Although lectures are mainly organized to benefit existing members and Chapters, they can also be effective in generating membership and encouraging new chapter formation. Interested parties should submit the DLP Request Form.
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Call for Editor-in-Chief Nominations!
The IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) invites nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of each of the following transactions and magazine:
- IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, Regular Papers
- IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II, Express Briefs
- IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology
- IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems
- IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems
- IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine
- IEEE Open Journal of Circuits and Systems
The term of duty for all of the positions begins on 1 January 2026 and ends on 31 December 2027. For all positions, a period of four months prior to the beginning of the term (i.e., starting 1 September 2025) will be spent to enable a smooth transition of the EiC duties.
A Selection Committee, appointed by the CASS President, will evaluate all the received nominations and will select the EiCs, except for Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems (TBioCAS) which will be evaluated by the TBioCAS Steering Committee. After the EiCs are chosen, the Selection Committee will identify the corresponding Associate EiCs, in agreement with the newly appointed EiCs. The EiCs will form their own Editorial Boards, which are composed of Associate Editors. Details about the publications for which EiC nominations are sought can be found on the publication pages.
Nominations should be submitted electronically by 16 May 2025, by filling out the form below in order to be considered. The Selection Committee will conclude its duties, and the EiCs will be nominated by the President of the Circuits and Systems Society, by 24 June 2025.
Self-nominations are encouraged if the nominee is a member in good standing of the IEEE and of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society.
Desirable qualities of the candidates include established, excellent records of publications in circuits and systems; unquestionable leadership, integrity, and ethical standards; demonstrable organizational and management skills; prior experience as an Editorial Board member; and finally, an energetic eagerness to continue moving the journals forward toward visibly higher levels of accomplishment and contributions to the relevant technical community.
Information on IEEE policies and guidelines regarding EiC responsibilities and duties can be found in Section 2.4 of IEEE Publication Services and Products Board Operations Manual.
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Call for Board of Governors Nominations (2026-2028 Term)
Nominations for the CASS Board of Governors (2026-2028) Slate are
due by 16 June 2025 by 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00)
- Board of Governors
- Nomination Process
- Nomination Documents
- Nomination Submission
- Electioneering Policies
Each year, the members of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) elect new Governors to serve the Society starting at the beginning of the following year. I am calling on you now to nominate candidates for this year’s Board of Governors (BoG) elections.
CASS is a professional volunteer-based organization. It is essential that we elect energetic and engaged leaders who will organize activities to meet the needs of the entire Circuits and Systems community and who will guide our Society into the future. As a CASS member, you are in an excellent position to know the strengths of your fellow members and how they can best serve our community.
As you consider potential nominees, please take into account that CASS wishes to promote diversity in every possible dimension. As such, CASS would appreciate nominations that complete the current composition of BoG with respect to, to name a few, technical, gender, and geographic diversity.
Board of Governors
Five members of the CAS Society will be elected this year to serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors.
We are seeking nominations for the following positions:
- Member-at-Large
- Region 8 Regional Member-at-Large
- Region 10 Regional Member-at-Large
A total of five seats on the CAS Society Board of Governors are up for election this year. Three Members-at-Large will be elected by the Society membership at large to serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors. Two Regional Members-at-Large, one Region 8 Regional Member-at-Large and one Region 10 Regional Member-at-Large, will be elected by the regional Society membership from which they currently reside and will serve a three-year term on the Board of Governors.
For more details on these positions, please read our Society Bylaws.
The Board of Governors represents the members of the Society and approves the Society’s annual budget, and amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, elects Society Officers, and authorizes the expenditure of Society funds. Members of the Board of Governors are expected to attend two annual meetings, one in the first half of the year and one in the second half of the year. Eligibility criteria stated in the CAS Society Bylaws at Article IV, Section 4.5, are: Candidates for Officer or Member of the Board of Governors must be members of the CASS Society in good standing for the two years immediately preceding their candidacy and meet all other requirements of the Constitution and the Bylaws.
Complete Board of Governors' nominations must be received using the process described at the end of the page by 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00) on 16 June 2025, in order to be considered.
Nomination Process
There are two options for adding nominees to the election slate. Nominators should indicate which of the following two options they prefer.
- The first option is to nominate by petition. The IEEE rule regarding the nomination petition process states: “For all positions where the electorate is less than 30,000 voting members, signatures shall be required from 2% of the eligible voters.” The number of signatures required on a petition shall depend on the number of eligible voters, as listed in the official IEEE membership records, at the end of the year preceding the election.” For CASS in this nomination cycle, this implies that a petitioner will need 243 signatures for a nominee to be automatically placed on the election ballot. If you wish to be nominated by petition, please email manager@ieee-cas.org. The CASS Operations Manager will then set up a web-based petition that will collect electronic signatures from eligible CASS members. According to IEEE rules, a candidate with a valid nomination by petition is guaranteed to be on the ballot. Please note that only signatures received by close of business on 16 June 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00), will be considered. Sign any active petition electronically at www.ieee.org/petition. Please use your IEEE Account to authenticate access.
- The second option involves forwarding the nomination to the Nominations Committee, which may also place candidates on the ballot at its discretion. Forwarded nominations should be submitted to the nomination form, here.
Nomination Documents
A complete nomination must include:
- A completed Nomination Form is required.
- Candidate Position Statement:
- The position statement should state their plans and how they will help support the society if elected to 150-200 words.
- In addition, the position statement should include answers to the following three questions. (Each answer is limited to 100 words)
- What are, in your opinion, the three most important services that CASS should provide to its membership?
- Mention one large long-term initiative that CASS should undertake in the next two years and that you would help to establish if elected.
- Mention three ways for CASS to reach/serve a specific part of the CASS community that you consider of particular importance (Industry, Academia, young CASS members, members of a specific region, ..)
- Candidate Biography:
- The biography should include topics demonstrating the nominee's experience relevant to the position, specifically emphasizing society and/or IEEE activities/responsibilities to be no more than 350 words.
- An electronic Candidate Photograph - taken within the last two years (optional)
Nomination Submission
The nomination form, biography, candidate position statement, and photo must be submitted through the CASS website by 16 June 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT (UTC -4:00).
The Nominating Committee strongly encourages you to recommend suitable candidates for this election. Our strength as a society lies not only in our engineering skill, but also in the commitment to serving our scientific community as a volunteer.
Electioneering Policies
To ensure all activities comply with IEEE policies, please review the IEEE Policies, Sections 13, 14, and 9.28. Each candidate should confirm that they agree to adhere to the IEEE Policies and guidelines. There are general electioneering guidelines with Q&As available on the IEEE Election Campaign Resources website.