Lifetime Teaching Award and Lifetime Research Award

• The IEEE Iran section “Research Award” & “Educational and Teaching Award” is presented to Individuals to recognize the outstanding contributions to the field of Electrical, Electronics and Computer engineering. The main criteria and basis of judgment are:
• Seminal education of contribution,
• Outstanding research achievements,
• Practical impact on the technological development,
• Breadth and depth of theoretical,
• Industrial and technological contributions.

Prof. Hakkak Award (Link)

Innovative participation of the late Professor Mohammad Hakak in improving the quality of telecommunication engineering research in Iranian universities and research centers, in the field of microwave antennas, wave propagation, microwave circuits, mobile telecommunications, satellite communications and space technology, Prompted IEEE Iran Section to approve an award entitled the Research Award of Professor Mohammad Hakkak.

Prof. Jabehdar Award (Link)

The enduring role of Professor Parviz Jabehdar Maralani in stabilizing and improving the quality of electrical engineering education in the country’s universities, led the IEEE Iran Section to approve an award called the Educational Award of Professor Parviz Jabehdar Maralani. Professor Jabehdar, during more than 40 years of service, by translating and writing reference textbooks and using Persian words in electrical engineering, has had a comprehensive and useful cooperation with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. This cooperation has played a significant role in the sustainable development of electrical engineering in the country in various forms such as activities in the Electrical Engineering Committee of the Development Office, holding national master’s exams and student Olympiads, as well as activities in scientific associations related to electrical engineering.

Prof. Fakhraei Award (Link)

Innovative participation of the late Professor Seyed Mehdi Fakhraei in improving the quality of digital engineering education and research in Iranian universities and research canters, in the field of microelectronics, digital systems, integrated circuits, and realization of the telecommunication systems hardware in, led the IEEE Iran Section to award to approve an award called the Research Award of Professor Seyed Mehdi Fakhraei

Prof. Caro Lucas Award (Link)

The innovative participation of late Professor Caro Lucas in improving the quality of artificial intelligence and robotics education and research in Iranian universities and research centers, in the field of control and intelligent systems, led IEEE Iran Section to approve an award entitled the Caro Lucas Research Award. This award will be given to those researchers in the country who have worked in such research fields with extensive scientific efforts. Based on the evaluation and recognition of the jury, this award will be given annually to a researcher in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics with the most outstanding performance.

Industry Awards

Industry Veteran Engineer Award (Link)

Veteran industrial engineer is one of the most important assets of the country that can play a role in line with the goals of the country’s development programs by relying on the huge capital of specialized manpower. This facilitates the transition from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based and resilient economy. In this way, his/her valuable experiences will be provided to the young generation of the country. To this end, every year, the IEEE Iran Section Industrial Relations Committee awards the Veteran Engineer of the Year in the field of electrical and computer engineering in recognition of valuable and effective efforts.

Top Entrepreneurs Award (Link)

“Entrepreneurship” is a process through which the entrepreneur, while identifying opportunities through innovation and risk acceptance, creates new value in the economic or social spheres and plays an important role in the growth and development of the country due to the changes and transformations that he/she creates in conventional practices. In fact, entrepreneurship is one of the most important strategies that can help the country’s development goals in line with the policies of the country’s development programs, relying on the huge capital of specialized manpower and the transition from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based economy. To this end, every year, the IEEE Iran Section Industrial Relations Committee awards the Best Entrepreneur Award in the field of electrical and computer engineering industry in recognition of the valuable and effective efforts of the entrepreneur.

Young Investigator Award

The IEEE Iran section Young Investigator Award is given to honor young Iranian scientists under the age of 40, who have made significant contributions (Research and Educational) to the field of Electrical, Electronics and Computer engineering in Iran. This award is given annually and considers the activities of the nominee during the past 5 years prior to the award nomination.

Women in Engineering Award (Link)

In order to honor prominent women in universities, research canters, the field of industry and entrepreneurship, eligible individuals will be nominated by prominent professors or specialists in these fields in accordance with the conditions for receiving the annual Women in Engineering Award.

Student Activities Committee Awards (Link)

In order to encourage undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral graduates, counselors and student branches, and to honor their efforts in promoting and excelling the scientific position of the country, the IEEE Iran Section annually awards prizes to these groups as the following:

Outstanding Student Branch Counselor  (Link)

Best Ph.D. Thesis Award  (Link)

Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis (Link)

Best M.Sc. Thesis Award (Link)

Outstanding M.Sc. Thesis (Link)

Best B.Sc. Thesis Award (Link)

Outstanding B.Sc. Thesis (Link)

Best Student Branch Award (Link)

Student Branch Excellence Award  (Link)