From Graduate Student to Senior Engineer: A Journey of Growth and Expertise
Join us for an engaging and transformative Young Professional (YP) Session at the 2025 IEEE IAS Annual Meeting as we explore pathways to professional excellence and personal growth.
This dynamic session is tailored specifically for young professionals, offering practical tools, valuable insights, and meaningful connections designed to help you navigate and accelerate your career, achieve personal fulfillment, and succeed in today’s evolving workplace.
Why do I attend?
This session offers an insightful look into the professional evolution from academia to industry. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the skills, experiences, and mindset shifts that support long-term career development in engineering. The speaker will share real-world lessons, highlight key milestones, and provide practical advice for navigating the transition from student to seasoned professional. This session is ideal for graduate students, early-career engineers, and anyone interested in charting a purposeful and rewarding engineering career.
Introducing our speakers:
- Eng. Achref Selmi, Security Engineer with Airbus France.
- Prof. Kuo Lung Lian, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
- Dr. Yung-Fu Huang, Deputy Division Director of Electricity Grid & Power Electronics Technology Division, Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories.
- Prof. Kun-Long Chen, Professor of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
- Prof. Ping-heng Wu, product firmware engineering, power electronics technology development, and circuit analysis in Delta.
Title of the Event:
Young Professional (YP) Session: From Graduate Student to Senior Engineer: A Journey of Growth and Expertise.
Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 (local time).
Room:Wishful B.
Registration & Requests:LINK
About the Event
The IEEE IAS Young Professional (YP) Session at the 2025 IEEE IAS Annual Meeting provides a dedicated platform for growth, networking, and career enhancement. With a focus on professional excellence and personal growth, this year’s session highlights the essential balance between career ambitions and personal well-being.
As young professionals, continuous learning and adaptability are key. This session encourages attendees to engage, reflect, and discover practical strategies for advancing their careers while nurturing personal fulfillment and resilience.
Session Sub-Themes
1. The Impact of IEEE on Professional Careers:
This session explores the transformative role of IEEE in shaping professional engineering careers. Attendees will gain insights into how IEEE membership, networking opportunities, technical resources, and leadership experiences can contribute to personal and professional growth. Through real-life examples and career trajectories, the session highlights how active engagement with IEEE supports continuous learning, global collaboration, and career advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.
2. Leadership in Engineering; From Technical Expertise to Impactful:
Engineering leadership extends beyond technical excellence, it involves vision, communication, and the ability to inspire change. This session examines the transition from being a technical expert to becoming an impactful leader in engineering. Attendees will learn how to leverage their expertise to guide teams, drive innovation, and influence strategic decisions. The session emphasizes the development of essential leadership skills that bridge the gap between engineering know-how and organizational impact.
Who Should Attend?
This session is open to all IEEE IAS Annual Meeting attendees, students, professionals, academics, and industry leaders interested in advancing inclusive conversations around career development, equity, and well-being in the engineering field. Whether you’re looking to recharge, refocus, or redefine your path, this session is for you.
Join us as we navigate the journey toward not only a successful career but a thriving professional life.