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

Symposium Chair: Dr. Youry Khmelevsky, IEEE TOK Section Chair

Organizing Committee

  • Ghazanfar Latif, Thompson Rivers University
  • Chaoping Guo, Okanagan College
  • Mohamad Khajezade, Okanagan College
  • Kristina Cormier, Okanagan College
  • Ajitesh Parihar, Okanagan College
  • Motasem Aldiab, BCIT

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

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

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
  • Chaoping Guo, Okanagan College
  • Mohamad Khajezade, Okanagan College
  • Motasem Aldiab, BCIT

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

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)
  • Albert Wong, Langara College
  • Motasem Aldiab, BCIT
  • …

The Reviewers play a critical role in 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.