Alistair Duffy is Professor of Electromagnetics at De Montfort University, UK. He’s been working on electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetics measurements and simulations associated with cables since the mid 1990s. He is on the Board of Directors of the IWCS. He has just finished his two year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the IEEE. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and holds a Higher Doctorate from Cardiff University, UK.
Kunihiro Toge received B.E. and M.E. degrees in mechanical engineering and D.E. degree in electrical engineering from Waseda University, Tokyo,…
Rashmi Varma is a multidimensional innovator working at the convergence of quantum photonics, advanced wireless networks, and scalable digital infrastructure. With over two decades of global experience—from leading multi-million dollar R&D initiatives at Fujitsu to founding education and next generation private ventures—Rashmi brings a rare synthesis of deep technical fluency, entrepreneurial agility, and systems-level thinking. As CEO and Chief Researcher of QuantaWatt, she explores the frontiers of quantum electrodynamics to reimagine how energy and information flow in future-ready networks. Her work applies foundational quantum research to real-world systems across communications, utilities, transportation, and healthcare. A sought-after speaker, visiting faculty at UT Dallas teaching Quantum Computing, and a past recipient of the North Texas Top Women in Tech award, Rashmi’s authentic edge lies in her ability to build connections between innovation and access.
