INESC-ID researcher Joaquim Jorge, from the Graphics and Interaction scientific area, has been elected President of the IEEE Computer Society for 2027, after serving on the Society’s Board of Governors and leading multiple initiatives in the field of computing.

A long-time contributor to the IEEE community, he was previously named an IEEE Distinguished Visitor, received the Golden Core Recognition in 2024, and was inducted into the IEEE VR Academy. He currently serves on the Society’s Publications Board.

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s largest organisation of computing professionals, supporting over 375,000 members worldwide.