Chair’s Corner

On behalf of the IEEE Electron Device Society Vacuum Electronics Technical Committee, I would like to welcome you to the website.

Vacuum electronics, with its century-long legacy, remains a critical technology, enabling high power in microwave, millimeter wave, and even THz frequency regimes. The discipline’s multidisciplinary nature continues to captivate the brightest minds globally, promising innovative breakthroughs that will drive its evolution.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, our committee’s mission is to further foster global collaboration in this vital field. I believe that strengthening ties between researchers, industries, and institutions across different regions is crucial for accelerating progress and addressing the challenges of the future. We are fortunate to be part of a global community where diverse perspectives and shared knowledge can spark new ideas and innovations.

As we continue to witness the remarkable evolution of vacuum electronics, I encourage all members to actively contribute to our website, vacuumelectronics.org, by sharing blogs, tutorials, and news. This platform serves as an invaluable resource, offering updates on our flagship event, the International Vacuum Electronics Conference (IVEC), as well as information on awards and journals that showcase the best work in our community.

Finally, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Monica Blank, my predecessor, whose leadership has been a source of inspiration for me. Her contributions, along with those of all the past chairs, have paved the way for the future of our committee, and I look forward to continuing this great work with all of you.

Let us work together to drive the future of vacuum electronics, united by our shared vision and global collaboration.

Sincerely,

Yubin GONG
Chair of the IEEE EDS Vacuum Electronics Technical Committee