Prof. Witold Kinsner
University of Manitoba, Canada
Witold Kinsner is Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, where his research in the Fluid Power and Telerobotics Research Laboratory involves cognitive systems, computational intelligence, robust real-time computing engines, and computer memories. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from McMaster University in 1974 and became Assistant Professor at McMaster University and then at McGill University. He is a Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada, a Fellow of Engineers Canada, a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and a Life Senior Member of the IEEE. For over 40 years, he has been very active at all levels: Region 7 (IEEE Canada), Council, Section, Chapter, and Student Branch. In 2013, Dr. Kinsner was elected 2014–2015 IEEE Canada President Elect, and 2014–2015 IEEE Director Elect (Region 7).