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During the IEEE workshop on Power Electronics held at Jordan University during 18-20 May 1999, | == A Start == | ||
During the IEEE workshop on Power Electronics held at the Jordan University during 18-20 May 1999, discussions took place about forming a section for IEEE in Jordan. A committee was established to apply for formation of such section. The committee comprised: | |||
#Professor Omar Asfar | #Professor Omar Asfar | ||
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#Dr Kamel Al-Tallaq | #Dr Kamel Al-Tallaq | ||
The committee communicated with IEEE | The committee communicated with IEEE headquarters and started the procedure for applying for a section establishment. Signatures from 52 IEEE members were collected and a formal application was sent to the headquarters. | ||
On 12 November 1999 the section was officially formed by the | On 12 November 1999 the section was officially formed by the headquarters and Professor Mohammed Zeki Khedher was named as the Interim chairman. The Geocode for the section is R80079. | ||
The news | The news received a mention in the [[Region 8 (Europe, Middle East, & Africa) History|REGION 8]] NEWS BULLETIN - JANUARY 2000. | ||
A bank account was established and preparations took place for performing the first executive committee. Seed money for the section was received from the | A bank account was established and preparations took place for performing the first executive committee functions. Seed money for the section was received from headquarters and the first general meeting took place on 29th April 2000. The first executive committee was established as follows: | ||
Prof. Omar Asfar, Chairman | Prof. Omar Asfar, Chairman | ||
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Dr. Gheith Abandah, Secretary | Dr. Gheith Abandah, Secretary | ||
[[Media:Jordan_Section_petition_letter.pdf|Letter]], dated 1999, from IEEE members in Jordan petitioning for the creation of an Jordan Section. Congratulatory letter from IEEE acknowledging the creation of Jordan Section. | In the [[Media:Jordan_Section_petition_letter.pdf|Letter]], dated 1999, from IEEE members in Jordan petitioning for the creation of an Jordan Section. Congratulatory letter from IEEE acknowledging the creation of Jordan Section. | ||
== Student Branch == | |||
A student branch was established at Al-Ahilyya Amman University College of Engineering, Amman in May 2010. | |||
Are you a member of this section? Please help expand the article by using the edit tab. | Are you a member of this section? Please help expand the article by using the edit tab. | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 28 December 2010
A Start
During the IEEE workshop on Power Electronics held at the Jordan University during 18-20 May 1999, discussions took place about forming a section for IEEE in Jordan. A committee was established to apply for formation of such section. The committee comprised:
- Professor Omar Asfar
- Professor Mohammed Zeki Khedher
- Dr. Abdullah Mehdi
- Dr. Mohammed Abderrazaq
- Dr Kamel Al-Tallaq
The committee communicated with IEEE headquarters and started the procedure for applying for a section establishment. Signatures from 52 IEEE members were collected and a formal application was sent to the headquarters.
On 12 November 1999 the section was officially formed by the headquarters and Professor Mohammed Zeki Khedher was named as the Interim chairman. The Geocode for the section is R80079.
The news received a mention in the REGION 8 NEWS BULLETIN - JANUARY 2000.
A bank account was established and preparations took place for performing the first executive committee functions. Seed money for the section was received from headquarters and the first general meeting took place on 29th April 2000. The first executive committee was established as follows:
Prof. Omar Asfar, Chairman
Dr. Mohammaed Abdelrazzaq, Treasurer
Dr. Gheith Abandah, Secretary
In the Letter, dated 1999, from IEEE members in Jordan petitioning for the creation of an Jordan Section. Congratulatory letter from IEEE acknowledging the creation of Jordan Section.
Student Branch
A student branch was established at Al-Ahilyya Amman University College of Engineering, Amman in May 2010.
Are you a member of this section? Please help expand the article by using the edit tab.
