Leadership and Diversity at Work: Fostering an Inclusive and Empowering Environment
Objective: This thought-provoking panel discussion will delve into the critical role of leadership in creating an inclusive and empowering work environment that celebrates diversity. We will explore innovative strategies and best practices for harnessing the collective potential of diverse perspectives, fostering a culture of belonging, and ensuring all employees feel valued, respected, and enabled to drive organizational success.
Topics to Cover:
Format: This panel discussion will feature a lively mix of expert insights and audience engagement. A moderated interview will set the stage for a thought-provoking conversation, followed by interactive Q&A session, ensuring a high level of audience participation, and fostering a sense of community among attendees.
Target Audience: This event is open to all researchers and employees who are eager to deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion, including managers, team leaders, and employees at all levels who play a role in shaping the workplace culture.
Panelists: The panel will feature a diverse group of speakers, including industry leaders, diversity and inclusion experts, and experienced professionals who have demonstrated success in promoting diversity and inclusive leadership.
Angela Nicoara is Professor of Computer Science at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), Switzerland heading the IoT Innovation Lab and IoT Systems and Software Research Group. She is an impact-driven technical leader, systems researcher, and innovator with over 20 years of experience in industry and research, with a proven track record of building breakthrough technologies, systems, and software architectures in IoT, mobile, and distributed systems from inception to widespread adoption. She has deep knowledge of technology, software, and business with education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland (PhD in Computer Science). Angela worked intensively and advanced state-of-the-art in these areas and published peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in numerous leading technical conferences, workshops, and symposia proceedings. She holds several patents for mobile systems. Angela received several prestigious awards and honors for her work and technical contributions, including Intel Division Recognition Award, Women in IT Awards USA - Finalist - "Innovator of the Year" (Top 10 Women Innovators in USA), Best Paper Awards from IEEE RTAS and ACM WWW, Deutsche Telekom Innovation Award.
Arthur Muir was a transactional attorney in the Capital Markets group at McGuireWoods, LLP in Chicago until his retirement at the end of 2014 after practicing law for 38 years. Mr. Muir grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a degree in Political Science. He spent 3 years in the military with the United States Army before enrolling in the Wharton School of Finance in Philadelphia where he received an M.B.A. degree in Finance in 1972. Following Wharton he entered law school and received his J.D. degree from Northwestern University in 1976. As of June 2024, he has climbed the highest mountains on 6 of the world's 7 continents, leaving only Carstensz Pyramid in Papua as unclimbed. In May 2021 at the age of 75 he became the oldest Westerner to summit Mt. Everest. In December 2023 he became the oldest person to Ski the Last Degree to the South Pole and to climb Mt. Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica and in June 2024 he also became one of the oldest people to climb Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe.
Brad Lehman is President of the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS). He previously was VP of Products since 2019 – 2022 and Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (TPEL) from 2013-2018. Brad is currently a Professor at Northeastern University (NU), Boston. Brad has been a dedicated leader in engineering diversity: At NU he co-founded and directs the “S-POWER” educational and mentoring program. In the past 6 years, S-POWER has provided scholarships to more than 200 under-represented minority and women students interested in clean energy fields. Brad was the recipient of the IEEE PELS: 2019 Harry A. Owen, Jr. Distinguished Service Award , 2015 IEEE Modeling and Control Award and 2016 IEEE Standards Medallion. He has been listed in the book 300 Best Professors, Princeton Review, 2012. Prior to his career as a professor, he served as the Head Coach of the nationally ranked varsity Georgia Tech swimming and diving team.
Ilknur Colak is a distinguished academic and industry expert in Electrical Engineering, holding a PhD from Istanbul Technical University. With over two decades of experience, she has worked at prominent international research centers and industry leaders such as CERN, ABB, Ansaldo Energia, MR, and TUBITAK. Currently, Colak serves as CTO at Schneider Electric's Power System and Services Division. Her extensive publication record includes numerous articles, tutorials, and patents in the field of Power Electronics. When not pursuing her professional endeavors, Colak is an accomplished semi-professional photographer and high-altitude mountaineer. Her photographs have been featured in international exhibitions, and she has achieved the remarkable feat of climbing the highest mountains on six continents, including Antarctica and North America (Alaska), making her one of the select few to have accomplished this achievement.
Selin AriaTur holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. With over 24 years of experience, she has developed pioneering electric and electrified vehicle powertrains, their components including battery packs, electric machines, inverters and control systems for passenger and motorsport racing cars, including Formula 1 and Formula E. Her career includes notable positions at Williams Advanced Engineering, Jaguar Racing, Mercedes Benz HPP and AVL. In 2018, Selin joined CNH Industrial, initially focusing on the electrification of on-highway and off-highway vehicles. By 2021, she was appointed Vice President of Advanced Technology and Innovation, where she led global technology development efforts, ranging from sustainability to autonomy in agricultural and construction sectors. Recently, Selin left her role at CNH Industrial and established her own consultancy business, EcovoltAIx, based in the UK.
info[at]ecce-europe[dot]org (forwards to PCO)
papers[at]ecce-europe[dot]org (forwards to PCO)
sponsor-exhibition[at]ecce-europe[dot]org (Thomas Harder)
speakers[at]ecce-europe[dot]org (Gerd Griepentrog)
tutorials[at]ecce-europe[dot]org (Jens Friebe)
ConfTool ECCE Europe 2024 (registration, paper submission)
ECCE Europe 2024 is organized by
in cooperation with Local Organization (PCO)
Kenzler Conference Management (KCM)
Karla-Schmidt-Str. 14
30655 Hannover, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)511 65581860
E‐Mail: info[at]ecce-europe[dot]org
Website: https://kcmweb.de
Postal address ECPE e.V.:
ECPE European Center for Power Electronics e.V.
Ostendstrasse 181
D-90482 Nuremberg, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)911 81 02 88-0
© 2024 ECPE European Center for Power Electronics e.V.