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Council Awards

The IEEE Sensors Council (SC) recognizes that its success and global impact are driven by the dedication of its volunteers. Through various recognitions and acknowledgments, the Council celebrates individuals who contribute their time and expertise to activities such as conference organization, technical committees, publications, standards development, and community outreach. By highlighting these efforts, the Council not only expresses appreciation for volunteer service but also promotes a culture of collaboration and leadership within the sensors community. Such recognition encourages continued engagement, supports professional development, and strengthens the vibrant network of researchers, practitioners, and leaders working to advance sensor science and technology.

At present, the Sensors Council sponsors the following awards as listed below. These annual awards are presented at the IEEE SENSORS Conference — held typically in late October or early November each year. Selected award winners may be announced on the IEEE Sensors Council website, newsletter, and Council social media — FacebookTwitter and/or LinkedIn.

Awards from the IEEE Sensors Council play an important role in advancing professional careers by formally recognizing excellence in research, innovation, leadership, and service within the global sensors community. These recognitions not only strengthen a researcher’s professional reputation but also open opportunities for collaboration and leadership roles. IEEE Sensors Council awards serve as valuable milestones that validate achievements and help accelerate career growth across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship.

Nominations are due May 15, 2026.

  • IEEE Sensors Council Lifetime Contribution Award
  • IEEE Sensors Council John Vig Meritorious Service Award     
  • IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (4 Awards)
  • IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Award
  • IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Runner Up Award
  • IEEE Sensors Letters Best Paper Award
  • IEEE Sensors Letters Best Paper Runner Up Award
  • IEEE Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Award (Co-Sponsored)
  • IEEE Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Runner Up Award (Co-Sponsored)
  • IEEE Sensors Council Community Engagement and Impact Award
  • IEEE Sensors Council Young Professional Award
  • IEEE Sensors Council Outstanding Chapter Award
  • IEEE Internet of Things Journal Outstanding Service Award (Co-Sponsored)

Nominations are due May 15, 2024.

Sensors Council Award Procedures. The detailed procedures are available in the official Sensors Council Award Procedures

In case of discrepancy, the award rules listed in the IEEE TAB awards manual will prevail.

Awards Committee

2026
Ravinder Dahiya
Chair
Northeastern University
Boston, MA, USA
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Troy Nagle
Member
Electrical and Computer Engineering NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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Christina Schober
Member
Honeywell, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN USA
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Fabrice Labeau
Member
McGill University,
Montreal, Canada
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Thilo Sauter
Member
TU Wien and Danube University,
Krems, Austria
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Srinivas Tadigadapa
Member
Northeastern University,
Boston, MA, USA
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Chonggang Wang
Member
InterDigital Communications
Boston, MA, USA
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Lijun Dong
Member
China Mobile Technology Inc., USA
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Damla Turgut
Member
University of Central Florida, USA
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Ashish Pandharipande
Member
NXP Semiconductors
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Michael Shur
Member
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
NY, USA
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Paola Sacchomandi
Member
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
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Enakshi Bhattacharya
Member
IIT Madras (Retired)
Chennai, India
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Khalil Najafi
Member
University of Michigan,
MI, USA
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