Professional Advancement Committee
The IEEE Photonics Society's Board of Governors established the Professional Advancement Committee to better develop and implement volunteer engagement efforts, as well as ensure the advancement of professional members in the IEEE. This includes (but it not limited to):
- Building and maintaining a pipeline of inclusive Senior and Fellow classes;
- Supporting elevations and nominations of active members to editorial boards and conference committees;
- Evaluating award nomination strategies and approaches to better reach global members;
- Supporting the participation of professionals on parent IEEE-boards.
Within the Society's leadership structure, the Professional Advancement Committee reports to the Professional & Technical Development Council. The Chair of this Committee serves that respective Council as a voting member.
The following Working Groups report to this Committee:
- Senior Member Elevation
- Fellow Elevation
- Future Thought Leaders Program
Professional Advancement ChairClick for role description

Benjamin Eggleton
Professional Advancement Chair
Term: 2021 - 2023
University of Sydney
Professional Advancement Committee MembersClick for role description

Naznin Akter
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
INSYST, Florida International University

Monica Allen
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Air Force Research Laboratory

Yanne Chembo
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
University of Maryland

Lidia Galdino
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
University College London

Ivana Gasulla
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Technical University of Valencia

Ray-Hua Horng
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan

Nicole Menkart
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
ECE, IREAP University of Maryland, USA

Roland Ryf
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Nokia Bell Labs

Perla Viera-González
Professional Advancement Committee Members
Term: 2021 - 2023
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León