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Hans India
03-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Meet organised on recent advancements in AI
Agiripalli (Krishna district): CEO and Managing Director of Efftronics Systems Dr Dasari Ramakrishna took part as the chief guest at the second International Conference on Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Computational Intelligence, and Inclusive Technologies (ICRAIC2IT – 2025) hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at NRI Institute of Technology here on Friday. The conference was sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Dr Ramakrishna cited examples like railway signalling automation, smart municipal lighting, and health monitoring platforms, all built using a systems engineering approach integrating electronics, software, and data analytics. He emphasised the superiority of deterministic automation systems over probabilistic AI models for delivering robust, reliable, and scalable solutions. Dr R Venkat Rao, Chairman of NRIIT, Principal of NRIIT Dr C Naga Bhaskar, Conference Chairman and Dean, CSE & Allied Dr KV Sambasivarao, Convener and Head of the CSE Department Dr D Suneetha, Director (Academics) Dr G Sambasivarao, Dr D Kailasa Rao, Director (Student affairs) also spoke. The conference attracted 284 research paper submissions, of which 114 were accepted for presentation after a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, achieving a 40.14 percent acceptance rate. About 122 prestigious institutions worldwide, including Wright State University, California State University, ISRO, Amrita University, Vellore Institute of Technology, National Forensic Sciences University, and Nectar Info Tek LLC (USA), Chandigarh University, Mahindra University, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, and Anna University participated in the conference reflecting its global academic stature.
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IMPACTX–2025 hackathon at MITS inspires tech solutions for global challenges
A 24-hour national level inter-institutional Hackathon, IMPACTX–2025 was organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) at Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Madanapalle, in collaboration with Bengaluru-based GeeksforGeeks (GfG). The 24-hour challenge brought together a total of 246 participants, who formed 73 competitive teams. They focused on key areas such as artificial intelligence & machine learning, edtech, healthcare, agrotech, smart cities, sustainability, environment, and student innovation. MITS Principal Dr. C. Yuvaraj said: 'The objective of the hackathon is to inspire participants to create technology-driven solutions addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting sustainable, scalable, and socially impactful innovations. The event featured mentor interactions, technical guidance, and cultural activities. Director of Learning at GeeksforGeeks Abhishek Kelania was the chief guest. Mr. Abhishek said: 'Hackathons foster collaboration, innovation, and networking.'
Mint
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Who is Sethuraman Panchanathan? Trump-appointed Indian-origin NSF director resigns
Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the United States' National Science Foundation (NSF), appointed by US President Donald Trump in 2020, has resigned amid furore over DOGE-led federal cuts to the foundation, job layoffs and pressure over diverity, equity, and inclusion and (DEI) policies. In a memo to NSF employees on April 24, Sethuraman Panchanathan said he had resigned from the post, in what came as a shock move to staffers, US news publication MSNBC reported. According to an AP report, he first defended the NSF's moves amid the Donald Trump administration's and DOGE diktats, but then suddenly quit saying he has 'done all I can do'. 'I believe that I have done all I can to advance the mission of the agency and feel that it is time for me to pass the baton to new leadership. This is a pivotal moment for our nation in terms of global competitiveness. NSF is an extremely important investment to make US scientific dominance a reality. We must not lose our competitive edge,' his statement said. Appointed as the 15th Director of the NSF in 2020 by Donald Trump, for a term of six years, Sethuraman Panchanathan was scheduled to hold the post at least until 2026. Soon after taking helms, Panchanathan identified three pillars of his vision for the NSF: advancing research into the future, ensuring inclusivity and continuing global leadership in science and engineering. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in 1960, the Indian–American computer scientist and academic administrator, completed his and in India, before earning his Ph.D. from the University of Ottowa, Canada. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, and Vivekananda College (Madras University). Sethuraman Panchanathan received the fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, from the Indian government in January 2015. In 1989, assistant professor at University of Ottawa; and promoted to associate professor in 1994. In 1997, he moved to Arizona State University (ASU, US) to teach at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; and in 2001 was promoted to full professor at ASU's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. In 2001, founded the Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC) and made IEEE fellow for his contributions to compressed domain processing and indexing in visual computing and communications. When he left ASU in 2016, he was executive vice president of Knowledge Enterprise Development and chief research and innovation officer. A fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, and a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, he is also a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Society of Optical Engineering. At the NSF: He was nominated to the NSF's National Science Board in 2014 by then-US President Barack Obama; and in 2019, Donald Trump nominated Sethuraman Panchanathan as Director of the NSF. He assumed office on June 23, 2020. Sethuraman Panchanathan is the second Indian-American ever to be nominated to the prestigious science position. The first was Dr Subra Suresh who served from October 2010 to March 2013. Founded in 1950, the NSF has a $9 billion federal budget which is a 'resource lifeline' to fund seeking professors and young researchers. But lately the foundation and DOGE have butted heats over what the newly formed department calls 'wasteful DEI' projects. The NSF in April said that it would cancel 'hundreds of grants' of more than $230 million, amid push for spending and job cuts by the Elon Musk-led Department of Governmet Efficiency aka DOGE, CNN reported. As per the AP report, over 380 grant porjects have been chopped so far, but the NSF has declined to share the exact number. In a post on X, DOGE claimed that the NSF has canceled '402 wasteful DEI grants' of $233 million. It however did not state how many grants have already been sanctioned — these typically last for years. The NSF also refused to deny or confirm if more cuts are imminent. First Published: 27 Apr 2025, 10:16 AM IST
