President’s Farewell Message

Greetings from IEEE NTC President Jin-Woo Kim

As I conclude my two-year term as President of the IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC), I do so with deep gratitude and pride in what we have accomplished together. Serving this remarkable global community has been both an honor and a privilege. Over the past two years, NTC has experienced meaningful growth driven by shared vision, adaptive leadership, and strong community engagement.

When I assumed the presidency in early 2024, I introduced the “25 Forward” initiative as a roadmap to enhance NTC’s visibility, strengthen its foundations, and expand its global impact. Central to this effort was inreach – the belief that our volunteers and participants are the heart of the Council. Guided by this principle, we modernized governance structures, strengthened organizational sustainability, and ensured that NTC participation remains meaningful and rewarding.

We achieved several important milestones. NTC unveiled a new logo and launched a redesigned website, supported by the creation of a Digital Communications Committee to strengthen global engagement. We expanded NTC’s international presence with the launch of IEEE Latin American Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE-LANANO), our first sponsored conference in Latin America, reflecting our commitment to broad global representation. Our publications and conferences were further strengthened through PRAC reviews, strategic planning, and adaptive responses to evolving challenges.

Collaboration remained a cornerstone of our progress. We deepened partnerships across IEEE societies and councils, advanced Division I initiatives, and opened new pathways for interdisciplinary innovation. As a result of these combined efforts, NTC has grown to over 46,000 participants, making it one of the largest IEEE Councils – an achievement that reflects the vitality of our community.

We also strengthened leadership continuity through mentoring, advisory roles, and succession planning, while navigating IEEE’s evolving financial framework with discipline and stability. Despite challenges – including budgetary shifts, geopolitical disruptions, and the transition of IEEE-NMDC 2025 to a virtual format – NTC emerged more resilient, agile, and future-ready.

As I hand over leadership to Dr. Kremena Makasheva, I do so with great confidence. Her vision and expertise will guide NTC into its next chapter as we approach the Council’s 25th anniversary – well positioned for sustained growth and global impact.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to our volunteers, committee members, officers, and partners for their dedication and collaborative spirit. While my term as President concludes, my commitment to NTC remains steadfast. With strong leadership and an engaged global community, the future of NTC is brighter than ever!

With deep appreciation and optimism,

Jin-Woo Kim

President, IEEE Nanotechnology Council