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Previous Committees

2025

  • Emna Amri (France), Chair
  • Wafa Ben Hmida (UK & Ireland), Past Chair
  • Ana Margarida Trigo (Portugal), Member
  • Hazar Al Mhaseess (UAE), Member
  • Jani Dugonik (Slovenia), Member
  • Larissa Abi Nakhle (Lebanon), Member
  • Mistura Muibi-Tijani (Nigeria), Member
  • Agnieszka Zagozdzinska-Bochenek (Switzerland), Corresponding Member
  • Ala Khalifeh (Jordan), Corresponding Member
  • Baha Eddine Hammou (Tunisia), Corresponding Member
  • Baya Bouchaala (Tunisia), Corresponding Member
  • Fatma Alzamel (Saudi Arabia), Corresponding Member
  • Houda Chakiri (Morocco), Corresponding Member
  • Maya Alawar (France), Corresponding Member

2024

  • Wafa Ben Hmida (UK & Ireland), Chair
  • Maria-Alexandra Paun (Switzerland), Past Chair
  • Samina Husain (Switzerland), Ex-Officio Corresponding Member
  • Baya Bouchaala (Tunisia), Ex-Officio Corresponding Member
  • Hazar Oklah (Jordan), Member
  • Sally Musonye (Kenya), Member
  • Ana Margarida Trigo (Portugal), Member
  • Femia Arvaniti (Austria), Member
  • Larissa Abi Nakhle (Lebanon), Corresponding Member
  • Ala Chalghaf (Tunisia), Corresponding Member
  • Roua Touihri (France), Corresponding Member
  • Jani Dugonik (Slovenia), Corresponding Member
  • Imtiez Akermi (Tunisia), Corresponding Member
  • Amany Alshawi (Saudi Arabia), Corresponding Member
  • Youmna El Bitar (Germany), Corresponding Member
  • Ambra Sannino (Sweden), Corresponding Member

2023

  • Wafa Ben Hmida (UK & Ireland), Chair
  • Maria-Alexandra Paun (Switzerland), Past Chair
  • Sally Musonye (Kenya), Member
  • Hazar Oklah (Jordan), Member
  • Ana Margarida Trigo (Portugal), Member
  • Amany Alshawi (Saudi Arabia), Corresponding Member
  • Ala Chalghaf (Tunisia), Corresponding Member
  • Jani Dugonik (Slovenia), Corresponding Member
  • Youmna El Bitar (Germany), Corresponding Member
  • Larissa Abi Nakhle (Lebanon), Corresponding Member
  • Ambra Sannino (Sweden), Corresponding Member
  • Roua Touihri (France), Corresponding Member

2019

  • Ana Cigarán Romero (Germany), Chair
  • Youmna El Bitar (Lebanon), Past Chair
  • Maria-Alexandra Paun (Switzerland), Member
  • Hazar Oklah (Jordan), Member
  • Ilhem Kallel (Tunisia), Member
  • Philippa Makobore (Uganda), Member
  • Almedin Kavas (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Corresponding Member
  • Wafa Ben Hmida (Tunisia), Corresponding Member

2016

  • Taqua Khairy (Cyprus), Coordinator
  • Farzaneh Abdollahi (Iran)
  • Messaouda Azzouzi (Algeria)
  • Joyce Mwangama (South Africa)

2015

  • Simay Akar (Turkey), Coordinator
  • Reem Turky (Saudi Arabia West)
  • Farzaneh Abdollahi (Iran)
  • Messaouda Azzouzi (Algeria)
  • Safa Ismail (Egypt)
  • Joyce Mwangama (South Africa)

2013–2014

  • Joyce Mwangama (South Africa), Coordinator
  • Reem Turky (Saudi Arabia West)
  • Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier (France)

We thank all the dedicated volunteers who have served IEEE Women in Engineering Region 8 over the years.

About us

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IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is one of the world’s largest international professional organizations dedicated to empowering women in engineering and science. Our mission is to inspire, support, and advocate for women in technical fields while encouraging the next generation of girls to pursue careers in STEM.

Our Mission & Vision

At IEEE WIE Region 8, which covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we are committed to increasing the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in engineering and technology across the globe. We envision a thriving, diverse community of IEEE members, both women and men, who bring their unique talents and perspectives to drive innovation for the benefit of humanity.

As part of Region 8, we actively foster collaboration, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, ensuring that women engineers and scientists have the visibility, support, and resources they need to succeed. Together, we are shaping a more inclusive and forward-thinking future in STEM.

WIE Strives To:

  • Recognize the outstanding achievements of women in electrical and electronics engineering through IEEE Awards nominations.
  • Organize receptions at major technical conferences to enhance networking and promote membership in IEEE WIE.
  • Advocate for women in IEEE leadership roles and support the career advancement of women in the engineering profession.
  • Assist with the formation of new WIE Affinity Groups and support their ongoing activities.
  • Promote IEEE member grade advancement for women to the grades of Senior Member and Fellow.
  • Facilitate the development of programs and activities that encourage women to enter and remain in engineering programs.
  • Administer the IEEE Student-Teacher and Research Engineer/Scientist (STAR) Program to mentor young women in junior high and high schools.

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