IEEE Technical Councils

IEEE Biometrics Council (BIO-46) The theory, design, and application of biometric characterization of human beings, based on physiological and/or behavioral features and traits, in particular for identification, identity verification, authentication, encryption, recognition and medical diagnosis. (11/07)

IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA-44) The field of interest of the council spans the theory, implementation and use of EDA/CAD tools to design integrated electronic circuits and systems. This includes tools that automate all levels of the design, analysis and verification of hardware and embedded software up to and including complete working systems. (6/05)

IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NANO-42) The field of interest of the Council shall be the theory, design, and development of nanotechnology and its scientific, engineering, and industrial applications. The Council will provide a focus for cooperative activities, both internally and externally, including the promotion, consolidation, and coordination of nanotechnology activities among IEEE entities. (2/02)

IEEE Sensors Council (SEN-39) The fields of interest of the Council and its activities shall be the theory, design, fabrication, manufacturing and application of devices for sensing and transducing physical, chemical, and biological phenomena, with emphasis on the electronics, physics and reliability aspects of sensors and integrated sensor-actuators. (2/99)

IEEE Council on Superconductivity (CSC-41) The field of interest of the council and its activities and programs shall be to cover the science and technology of superconductors and their applications, including materials and their applications for electronics, magnetics and power systems, where the superconductor properties are central to the application. Super-conducting electronic applications will include both analog and digital circuits and systems. Power applications will include the generation, storage, transmission and use of electric power. (2/06)

IEEE Systems Council (SysC-45) This Council integrates IEEE activities regarding aspects of multiple disciplines and specialty areas associated with the engineering of systems. This Council covers, but is not limited to the following: Systems engineering, education, standards, processes and methodologies; Modeling, simulation and integration related to design, testing, production and support; Design aspects for robust design, human factors, safety, security and usability; Transition of products from design to production, deployment and use; Quality control and system management; Program/product/project management interactions; Risk management; Systems architecture (6/05)

IEEE Technology Management Council (TMC-14) The field of interest of the Council encompasses the management sciences and practices applicable to individuals engaged in or overseeing the management of engineering, technology, innovation, and strategy in a global environment.  Topics of interest include but are not limited to: technology management and organizational strategy; technology policy development, assessment, and transfer; program and project management; transitioning from technology practitioner to manager; management of research, development, and design of products, equipment, processes, and related activities; innovation and entrepreneurship; interaction and role of scientists, engineers, and managers in meeting organizational objectives; education of personnel engaged in managing engineering, technology, and innovation; the economics of invention, innovation, and application of new technologies; and the impact of engineering, technology, and innovation management on society. (02/07)