[Quantum-ms] [EE Fireside Chat 4/2] From Signal Processing to Patent Law (EE PhD '09)

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🎤 *Fireside Chat: From Signal Processing to Patent Law — The Journey of
Dr. Xanadu Halkias **(EE PhD '09)*
📅 *Wednesday,* *4/2* | 🕒 *4pm-5pm* | 📍 *EE Student Lounge, MUDD 1301*

Join us for a captivating fireside chat with *Dr. Xanadu Halkias
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Electrical Engineering alumna whose career spans cutting-edge research in
dolphin vocalization detection to her current role as an *IP Corporate
Associate at Clifford Chance*.

With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a J.D., Dr. Halkias blends deep
technical expertise with legal acumen to help shape the future of
innovation. Her journey includes:

🔹 Research on underwater acoustic signals, biomedical signal processing,
and digital media semantics
🔹 Patent agent work at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, handling
prosecution and inter partes reviews
🔹 A unique path from academia to the intersection of tech, law, and public
interest

Moderated by *EE's Director of Career Placement, Jennnifer Lee*, this
conversation will explore:

✨ Navigating career transitions across disciplines
✨ The value of an engineering background in the legal field
✨ How to leverage technical research in real-world applications

Whether you're curious about patent law, interdisciplinary careers, or the
future of tech and IP — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

👉 *RSVP now to save your spot! **Register here
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