Knowledge key to the future, says Bharat Biotech Executive Chairman Krishna M. Ella
Dr. Ella was speaking at the 13th convocation of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER Thiruvananthapuram) on Saturday. Dr. Ella observed how technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum science, electric vehicles, solar power and renewable energy and the hydrogen economy were transforming the world.
He expressed his belief that thorium, sourced from the coastal sands of Kerala and other locations, would be the future of nuclear energy. He told the new graduates that they were graduating at a time when the technological front was poised for major revolutions in the coming five to 10 years.
'Embrace cutting-edge tech'
Arvind Anant Natu, Chairperson, Board of Governors of IISER Thiruvananthapuram, encouraged the graduates to embrace cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and the Internet of Things, as powerful tools in their scientific and entrepreneurial journey.
Calling for a holistic and socially responsible approach, he emphasised the importance of addressing societal problems through interdisciplinary thinking.
J.N. Moorthy, Director, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, presented a report on the institute's activities.
Degrees were conferred on 258 BS-MS, 76 MSc, 15 MS (Research), 26 PhD, and 15 Integrated PhD graduates at the 13th convocation.
Medals
The Institute Gold Medal for all-round excellence was conferred on Jacob Cherry Sam. The Director's Gold Medal for Academic Excellence' was awarded to Eswar Krishnan N.A., and the Cultural Medal was presented to Adithya J. for contributions to campus cultural life.
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