What Does It Mean to Be an IEEE CRFID Ambassador?
As an IEEE CRFID Ambassador, you will be responsible for organizing and hosting the IEEE CRFID Day at your university or in your country, conducted in your preferred language. This event is designed to bring together students, young professionals, industry experts, companies, and citizens to discuss and explore the potential of RFID/IoT technologies. The focus of the event will be aligned with your specific expertise, allowing you to highlight the advantages and applications of these technologies within relevant fields.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize IEEE CRFID Day: Plan and execute a day dedicated to the exploration of RFID/IoT technologies, featuring talks, demonstrations, and practical experiments that showcase real-world applications and success stories.
- Facilitate Expert Discussions: Lead discussions that explore how RFID/IoT technologies are addressing challenges and integrating with other advanced technologies, such as sensors and IoT.
- Receive Financial Support: The IEEE Council on RFID will provide financial support of up to $1,500 to assist in organizing the event, ensuring that you have the necessary resources to make it a success.
This role provides a platform to engage with your community, share knowledge, and foster collaboration between academia and industry.
Ambassadors
Subash T. D.
Zhejiang Ocean University, China
Dr. Subash is a seasoned academician, technocrat, and passionate researcher with extensive experience in mentoring and fostering innovation. Currently, he serves as a full-time professor at Zhejiang Ocean University, China, and is an active Senior Member of IEEE.
Dr. Subash was elected to the Board of Governors for the IEEE Photonics Society (2024–2026), a testament to his remarkable contributions to the field. Since 2021, he has been the Global Strategy Representative for India in the IEEE Photonics Society, furthering his commitment to advancing photonics research globally.
Previously, he served as the founding chairman of the IEEE Photonics Society Madras Chapter (2015–2020), earning multiple prestigious awards, including the Chapter of the Year (2017) and the Most Innovative Chapter (2020). In 2022, he was recognized as a TALENT participant under China’s National Youth Project, leading to his current tenure at Zhejiang Ocean University under the Chinese Talent Program.
Dr. Subash earned his B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (2008) and M.E. in Embedded System Technologies (2011) from Anna University, India, and completed his Ph.D. in Nanoelectronics in 2016. He has authored two books: “Organic and Inorganic Light Emitting Diodes: Reliability Issues and Performance Enhancement” (2023) and “Handbook on Perovskite Solar Cells” (2025).
With 112 journal publications, 31 conference papers, and over 80 keynote speeches delivered worldwide, his expertise spans mmWave RADAR, Nanoelectronics, Nanoscale Device Modeling, and Wireless Sensor Networks. Dr. Subash actively engages in professional bodies, chairs international conference sessions, and serves on editorial and reviewer boards for various journals.
An IEEE volunteer for over 15 years, he has been instrumental in inspiring students and fostering industry-academia collaboration. His passion lies in driving innovation, promoting entrepreneurship, and empowering students to create impactful, technology-driven solutions.
Prof. Mohamed Karim Azizi
Higher Institute of Multimedias Arts of Manouba, University of Manouba, Tunisia
Prof. Mohamed Karim Azizi was born in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1979. He received the master’s degree in Telecommunications from Supcom, Tunisia in 2008, and Ph.D. degree in Electronics from Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia in 2013.
He is currently an Associate Professor in electronics at Higher Institute of Multimedias Arts of Manouba, University of Manouba, Tunisia. Where he has been teaching since 2009.
Presently, he is the Director of Internships and he’s in Charge of Video Game Development Program at Higher Institute of Multimedias Arts of Manouba.