Meet our diverse and experienced team.

Chamika Sudusinghe is a second-year PhD student at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is both an SRC Research Scholar and an NSF Graduate Fellow. Before pursuing his PhD, he worked as a Software Engineer at WSO2 LLC.

Since 2017, Chamika has been an active volunteer with IEEE, contributing to various global, regional, and sectional initiatives. In recognition of his contributions, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society Award, the Lance Stafford Larson Student Award, and the Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship. Chamika’s research has been featured in leading publications, such as Applied Soft Computing, IEEE Design & Test, and the Design, Automation, and Test in Europe (DATE) Conference.

Mohammed Hussein Saleh Mohammed Haram graduated from Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia, in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Following his graduation, he pursued a Master’s Degree in Engineering Science at the same university while working as a Graduate Research Assistant. Currently, Mohammed is a consultant at Impact Consulting in Yemen.

His areas of interest include Renewable Energy, Energy Storage Systems, Power Generation, Electrical Installations, and Second Life EV Batteries. Mohammed has been an active member of IEEE since 2016. He is currently volunteering as the IEEE Young Professionals Events Funding Chair and the IEEE PES Region 8 Students and Young Professionals (SYP) Committee Chair.

Mohammed has published several research papers and received numerous awards for his projects and volunteer contributions. His recent recognitions include the IEEE Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship Award (2021), the IEEE Larry K. Wilson Regional Student Volunteer Award (2022), the IEEE MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award (2022), and the IEEE PES Outstanding Student Scholarship Award (2023).

I work as a Lead Power Engineer at Alstom Transport UK. My technical interests are trackside power distribution for railway, smart transport solutions and renewable energy. I completed my Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from University of Moratuwa and Masters in Financial Economics from University of Colombo. I have been in YP committee since 2023, before which I served as the chairman of IEEE Sri Lanka section.

Yuhan Zheng is a climate entrepreneur and researcher focused on energy innovation governance. He currently serves as the Asia-Pacific Partnership Lead for the Nobel Sustainability Trust, where he spearheads the annual AI & Sustainability Summit and leads the development of the NST Academy framework to advance scalable sustainability projects in the region.

As a PhD candidate in Geography at the National University of Ireland, his research examines the global governance of energy transitions. His professional experience includes contributing to the first Global Stocktake at the UNFCCC and chairing the Young Working Group on Just Transition at the UNECE Sustainable Energy Division.

Yuhan holds several global leadership roles, including Co-Chair of the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Task Force and Counselor for the Global Youth Security Council at One Young World. He also serves on the Global Policy Board of the World Food Forum (FAO) and applies his expertise part-time as International Affairs Manager for the renewable energy company WAGA Technologies.

Joel John Kandathil is a globally active IEEE volunteer, communications leader, and software developer with a passion for building communities through design, storytelling, and strategy. With experience spanning Student Activities, Young Professionals, and Entrepreneurship initiatives across IEEE Region 10 and IEEE MGA, he has led branding, digital engagement, and ambassador networks that support hundreds of volunteers and events worldwide. A recipient of multiple IEEE awards, Joel is driven by the joy of volunteering and a belief that thoughtful communication can turn ideas into impact.

Ilse Jiménez is an engineering leader and the current Chair of the Training Subcommittee for IEEE Young Professionals. With a strong focus on professional growth, Ilse also served as an IEEE Industry Ambassador, where she workedto bridge the gap between global industry demands and the technical community.
Her leadership experience includes a successful tenure as the IEEE Day Regional Lead for Region 9, managing high-level coordination across Latin America.
Ilse is dedicated to creating strategic training frameworks that empower young engineers to excel in industrial environments and emerge as global leaders.

Seif El HAJJEM is a Tunisian Industrial Engineer who graduated from the National Engineering School of Tunis in 2015. Currently a Project Manager at WYNSYS Tunisia, he excels in leading SAP implementation projects across various industries, driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation in business processes.

A passionate volunteer, Seif has been actively involved with IEEE since 2012, holding numerous leadership roles. He served as Chair of the IEEE ENIT Student Branch (2013–2014) and later took on key positions, including Membership Activities Vice Chair of IEEE Tunisia Section (2020–2021). From 2019 to 2024, he contributed to the IEEE Region 8 Young Professionals Committee, supporting initiatives across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Currently, Seif leads the IEEE YP Industry & Career Subcommittee, serves as IEEE Africa Council Membership Activities Vice Chair, and is a member of the IEEE Region 8 Entrepreneurship Committee.
With a passion for mentoring and professional development, Seif is dedicated to empowering young engineers and fostering innovation within the global IEEE community.

Ashan Imantha M.H. Bandara is a committed volunteer within the IEEE network, bringing over ten years of diverse experience. Currently, he serves as the Vitality Lead, having previously held roles such as Vitality Volunteer on the YPC and AG Coordinator for the Oceania Region in IEEE R10.

He also serves as Treasurer for the UQ IEEE HKN - Mu Kappa Chapter. A dedicated member of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) since his graduate studies, Ashan has significantly contributed to the IEEE PES Sri Lanka Chapter and was appointed Industrial Coordinator for the IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka Chapter in 2020.

He co-founded IEEE Y2NPro, a vital initiative supporting young professionals in Sri Lanka, while also implementing a robust financial policy framework. Ashan holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Queensland, focusing on the electrical control of hybrid power plants, with research interests in renewable energy integration, power system control, and microgrids. In his free time, he enjoys wildlife photography and choral singing.

As the 2025 Chair of Digital Transformation and Innovation Hubs for IEEE Young Professionals (YPs), Dr. Polat Goktas aims to provide a dynamic platform that empowers YPs by fostering innovation, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and facilitating knowledge exchange in emerging digital technologies. He is dedicated to developing initiatives that connect industry and academia, offering mentorship, resources, and opportunities for skill enhancement to help YPs thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape through IEEE YP Innovation Hubs Subcommittee.

Polat actively contributed to the IEEE YP Climate and Sustainability Task Force, leading strategic partnerships with organizations like SEforALL and IRENA Youth. He had co-organized key IEEE events, including IEEE New York Climate Week 2024, the Sustainable AI for 6G Communications session at IEEE ICNSC 2024 and the Distributed and Intelligent Edge Computing workshop at IEEE MECOM 2024.

With a strong commitment to advancing cutting-edge technologies, his interests span artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G/6G, with a particular focus on addressing global real-world challenges. Through his diverse roles and impactful contributions, Polat continues to drive the convergence of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, fostering solutions that tackle both present and future global challenges.

Hisham Neyaz is a PhD candidate at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) with a multidisciplinary background in biomedical signal processing, data analysis, and automotive engineering. His current research focuses on EEG bio-signal processing and removal of physiological artifacts using deep learning techniques to enhance cognitive recognition and signal quality.

He has over 5 years of ongoing experience in engineering business management, actively working in areas such as branding, quality confirmation, project planning, and execution. Hisham is also a registered engineer under the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), demonstrating his professional standing and technical expertise.

Hisham has been a dedicated IEEE volunteer for more than 10 years, with over five years of continuous service in the IEEE Malaysia Section. At the global level, he currently serves as the Operations Lead for IEEE Young Professionals under the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA), contributing to governance strategies, policy development, and operational excellence. He is also a member of the Advisory Committee for IEEE Young Professionals Region 10, focusing on regional engagement and leadership development.

His past contributions include roles in the IEEE YP Region 10 Team and the IEEE MGA YP Event Funding Team, where he supported the planning and execution of high-impact initiatives. As part of the IEEE YP Vitality Team, he continues to work on energizing the global YP network through community-building, visibility, and sustainability efforts.

In recognition of his leadership and volunteerism, Hisham received the IEEE Malaysia Outstanding Student Volunteer Award in 2021.