TOK-SCCS 2026 Committees

2026 IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section Systems Council Chapter Symposium (TOK-SCCS) Committees

Symposium Chair: Youry Khmelevsky, Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC

Organizing Committee

  • Kristina Cormier, Okanagan College
  • Ajitesh Parihar, Okanagan College
  • Youry Khmelevsky, Okanagan College
  • …

The symposium is organized by the IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section and its Systems Council Chapter, which are fully responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of the event.

Program Committee

  • Ghazanfar Latif, Thompson Rivers University
  • Nisha Puthiyedth, Thompson Rivers University
  • Youry Khmelevsky, Okanagan College
  • Chaoping Guo, Okanagan College
  • Mohamad Khajezade, Okanagan College
  • Gaétan Hains, 27PU1 University Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC)/LACL (France)

The committee is responsible for developing the technical program, managing the peer review process, and selecting high-quality submissions. All contributions are evaluated based on technical merit, originality, and clarity to ensure a strong and relevant program.

Steering Committee

  • Ghazanfar Latif, Thompson Rivers University
  • Nisha Puthiyedth, Thompson Rivers University
  • Youry Khmelevsky, Okanagan College
  • Chaoping Guo, Okanagan College
  • Mohamad Khajezade, Okanagan College
  • Gaétan Hains, 27PU1 University Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC)/LACL (France)

The Steering Committee provides strategic direction and oversight, including approving budgets, setting policies, and ensuring that the symposium aligns with the goals and standards of IEEE. The committee also appoints key roles and ensures continuity and governance of the event.

Reviewers

  • Ghazanfar Latif, Thompson Rivers University
  • Nisha Puthiyedth, Thompson Rivers University
  • Youry Khmelevsky, Okanagan College
  • Chaoping Guo, Okanagan College
  • Mohamad Khajezade, Okanagan College
  • Gaétan Hains, 27PU1 University Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC)/LACL (France)

The Reviewers form a critical part of the technical evaluation process. Each paper is assessed by at least two reviewers under a double-anonymous review process to maintain fairness and objectivity. Reviewers evaluate submissions based on their technical contribution, originality, clarity, and relevance to the symposium’s scope, ensuring the overall quality of accepted work.