S.K. Ramesh

S. K. RAMESH

(Nominated by IEEE Board of Directors)

Director AIMS2 Program,

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

California State University (CSU), Northridge

Northridge, California, USA

https://www.rameshsk.com



S. K. Ramesh is a renowned engineering educator with over three decades of leadership experience as a dean, department chair, and faculty member. The programs he established serve industry practitioners in high wage, high demand fields, including renewable energy, assistive technology, and advanced manufacturing. As 2016-17 Vice President of Educational Activities, he championed collaboration, diversity, and inclusive excellence, through innovative programs like IEEE Learning Network (ILN).

Ramesh is an IEEE Fellow recognized for “contributions to entrepreneurship in engineering education”, and founding Director of CSU Northridge’s internationally recognized AIMS2 program that mentors and supports underrepresented minorities in engineering. His many recognitions include the John Guarrera Engineering Educator of the Year, William Johnson International award for “leadership and contributions to the profession”, and Region 6 Community Service award. Ramesh has served on the Boards of IEEE and ABET, leading volunteers and staff with shared strategic goals, measurable outcomes, and transparent fiscal leadership.

IEEE Accomplishments and Activities

(S’79-S’84-M’85-S’85-M’86-SM’93-F’15)

Ramesh has served IEEE in several leadership roles for over 38 years. His efforts have strengthened collaboration and member engagement, resulting in innovative programs that span the gamut from continuing education to pre-university education, and products and services that support members across the continuum of their careers:

Restructured IEEE Educational Activities to attract a diverse pool of volunteer leaders, emphasize accountability, and the pursuit of shared goals with measurable outcomes (2016-17)

Co-championed the IEEE Learning Network (ILN) in collaboration with all OU’s as a one-stop shop for all IEEE continuing education products and services (launched 2019)

Championed and implemented the Try Engineering Summer Camps and Try Engineering Together e-mentoring program (2017)

Enhanced EPICS in IEEE program with an MOU with Purdue University and launched the EPICS in IEEE India Pilot to promote project based learning and faculty professional development (2016-18)

Expanded IEEE-HKN globally to serve all 10 Regions in IEEE, and increased industry support (2016)

Promoted and Improved the quality of technical education worldwide through leadership on the ABET Board of Directors

IEEE Activities (select leadership positions)

IEEE Board of Directors (2016-17)

Vice-President Educational Activities, (EAB Chair – 2016-17, Past – 2018-19)

President, IEEE-HKN, 2016 (Elect – 2015, Past – 2017)

Chair, IEEE-HKN Development Committee (2018-present)

Fellows Committee (2018)

Publication Services and Products Board (2020)

Treasurer and Trustee, IEEE-HKN Board of Governors, (2012-14)

IEEE Awards Board, (2010-13)

ABET Board of Directors, (2013-15, 2019-present), and Director Engineering Area Delegation, (2019-present)

ABET Board of Delegates, (2015-19)

Associate Editor-in-Chief IEEE e-Learning Library Editorial Board, (2012-13)

IEEE Educational Activities Board, (Pre-University Education, Chair, 2014-15, Awards and Recognition, Chair, 2010-13)

IEEE Exhibits Program Strategic Summit, Chair (2015)

Region 6 Central Area, Chair, (2001-04), Student Activities, Chair, (1994-95, 1998-2000)

Sacramento Section, Chair (1992-93)

Photonics Society, Sacramento Chapter, Chair, (1989-93, 2004-07)

Student Branch Counselor, CSU Sacramento (1990-2006).

Statement

IEEE’s mission of “Advancing Technology for Humanity” has never been more relevant. Today, we are witnessing an extraordinary test of the human spirit as we combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. The entire world is turning to virtual modalities to protect lives. Everything that we know in the world of today will be different when we emerge from this crisis.

How do we serve our members in these uncertain times, and adapt our structures to support IEEE’s mission aligned priorities in the future? Personally speaking, my IEEE experiences of almost four decades have taught me some timeless values: To be Inclusive, Collaborative, Accountable, Resilient, and Ethical. Simply put, “I CARE”.

If elected, you can count on me to:

Grow IEEE globally and empower volunteers to improve their local communities by promoting a culture of transparency, and inclusion

Offer members customized access to continuing education programs, and industry relevant workshops

Increase the value of products and services with prudent fiscal leadership

Engage members and support their ongoing professional and career needs

Empower and strengthen our Student Chapters, YP, WIE, and Entrepreneurship affinity groups

Energize IEEE members working at the forefront of grand challenges for engineering facing humanity

Our members are the heart and soul of IEEE. They create enormous value for IEEE through their contributions. IEEE has the power to hold our profession together and support engineers worldwide. I humbly request your vote and support to work together, to create an IEEE “Of the Members”, “By the Members” and “For the Members”.

Video

Recorded candidate video message is available on IEEE.tv at https://ieeetv.ieee.org/event-showcase/2020-candidates and in the electronic ballot during balloting period at www.ieee.org/elections.