University Reader’s key role in global Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society

University of Bolton Reader Dr Celestine Iwendi has been appointed as Election Committee Chair for the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society.

Dr Iwendi, who works in the University’s school of Creative Technologies, will take on various responsibilities throughout 2024, including the appointment of committee members and the moderation of the Town Hall with presidential candidates.

His appointment was announced by the 2024 IEEE Computer Society President, Jyotika Athavale. She said: “It is my great pleasure and honour to appoint you to serve as the IEEE Computer Society Elections Committee Chair.

“I look forward to working closely with you in the coming year. I am certain that, thanks to your outstanding and enlightened contributions, 2024 will be a truly successful year for the IEEE Computer Society.”

The IEEE Computer Society has more than 375,000 professional members from 168 countries and is the largest global community of computer scientists and engineers. It engages its members through conferences, publications, programmes, and meaningful dialogue.

Dr Iwendi obtained both his Bachelor of Science and Master’s of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria.

He has a PhD in Electronics Engineering, is past ACM distinguished speaker, a senior member of IEEE, an experienced lecturer and chartered engineer. He is an ambassador in the prestigious Manchester Conference Ambassador Programme, visiting Professor to five universities and an IEEE Humanitarian Philanthropist.

D Iwendi has received the prestigious recognition of the Royal Academy of Engineering through the Exceptional Talent Scheme, acknowledging his substantial contributions to Artificial Intelligence and its medical applications.