Recent Webinars & Keynotes
Testing AI: Approaches, Challenges, and Future Directions, Future Advanced Testing Technology Workshop 2024, Tokyo, IPSJ-SIGSE.
AIoT: Edge AI and IoT for Smart Applications, IEEE CS R10 Summer School on IoT, Chennai, Sep 2024.
"The Power and Perils of Generative AI: A Realistic Perspective," Third International Conference on Applied Data Science (ICADS) 2024, IEEE Computer Society of Santa Clara Valley, 13 Sep 2024.
"Metaverse: A Revolution in the Making," IEEE Life Member Conference, Austin, Texas, USA. 14-16 April 2024
"How AI Is Reshaping the Cybersecurity Landscape," National Computer Security Day, Chennai, Nov 30, 2023
"How Quantum Computing Will Shape the Society 5.0," Keynote, International conference on "Engineering a Future World for Society 5.0,“ RMK Engineering College, Chennai, 15-16 Dec 2022.
"The Role of Technology and Professionals in Addressing Climate Crisis," Keynote, " International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST 2022), Curtin University Malaysia, 26 – 28 October 2022.
Keynote, 2nd International Conference on Information, Communication & Cybersecurity ICI2C’22, Marrakech, Morocco, October 27-28, 2022.
The AI-Cybersecurity Nexus: The Good & The Evil, IEEE DVP Lecture, Chennai, 2 Sep 2022
How Emerging Information Technologies Could Shape the World Ahead, IEEE Computer Society Hyderabad Chapter and University of Hyderabad, IEEE CS DVP Lecture, 30 Aug 2022.
Non-tech Perspectives on Emerging Technologies Shaping Our Future, IEEE Madras Section, 2 July 2022.
Leveraging IoT to Create a Sustainable Environment, keynote, 3rd International Conference on Internet of Things (ICIoT 2022), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 5-7 April 2022
Quantum Computing: A Disruptive New Paradigm in Computing, IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Lecturer Webinar, 31 March 2022.
Keynote, International Conference on Emerging Smart Computing & Informatics 2022, AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, 9-11 March 2022.
Green IT: How it Could Help Address the Climate Crisis We Face, Keynote, International Conference on Frontiers of Digital Technology Towards Sustainable Society 2022 (ICDICTS2022), Kuala Lumpur, Jan 2022.
An Introduction to Quantum Computing and Its Applications, FDP on Quantum Computing for Real World Applications, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, 17 Jan 2022
An Introduction to Quantum Computing, FDP on Quantum Computing and Communications: A New Paradigm, SRM University AP, 27 Dec 2021.
Shaping Your Future Research and Publications, FDP on Current Research Trends in Computer Science, 16-22 Dec 2022. Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai, India.
Quantum Computing: A Revolution in The Making, University of Richmond ACM Student Chapter, Virginia USA, 26 September 2021. Additional Readings: 1, 2, 3
Green IT: How It Can Help Us to Address the Climate Crisis We Face, Keynote, IEEE 9th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions), Amity Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, 3rd – 4th September 2021.
Rise to the Challenge: Shaping Your Research Paper for Publication, IEEE Region 10 Computer Society Webinar, 31 August 2021. Recording. Slides
Quantum Computing, ACM Distinguished Speaker Program, Muffakaham Jah College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, 28 August 2021. Additional Readings: 1, 2
Enriching AI: Pathways Forward, FDP on Recent Trends in Research Special Reference to Data Science, Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Amity University UP, 18 August 2021. Additional readings: 1, 2, 3, 4
Quantum Computing: A Revolution in the Making, IEEE CS Distinguished Webinar, IEEE CS Hyderabad Chapter, 7 August 2021. Additional readings here, here, here.
Research, Publication & Practice, Workshop on "Research to Publication: What Should Researchers Should Know". Chennai Institute of Technology, ACM, IEEE and CSI, 7 August 2021.
Publications of the Future, Plenary Panel, COMPSAC 2021, July 2021.
Quantum Computing: A Revolution in the Making, ACM Distinguished Speaker Program, Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science, Ernakulam, India, 27 May 2021.
How Emerging Quantum Computing Will Revolutionise Design and Development of Products and Services, Invited talk, AICTE Faculty Development Program for Engineering College Teachers, "Design & Development of Products & Services", RMK Engineering College, Chennai, 6 May 2021.
Quantum Computing: Why Does this New Radical Computing Matter? Keynote, International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Smart Communication and Network Technologies (ICICSCNIT 2021), RMK Engineering College, Chennai, India, 26-27 March 2021.
Applications of Quantum Computers; FDP, Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Mumbai, 23 Feb 2021.
Quantum Computing: An Overview, Invited talk, Faculty Development Program, Amity Institute of Information Technology (AIIT), Amity University UP, 6 Feb 2021
Quantum Computing - A Revolution in the Making: A Tutorial Overview, Faculty Development Program on Quantum Computing, Muthayammal Engineering College (Autonomous), Rasipuram, India. 7-11 Dec 2020.
Computing Research: Perspectives and Pathways Ahead, IEEE Computer Society Region 10 Webinar, 10 October 2020
Being a Great Engineer, Always, Engineers Day Talk, VMKV Engineering College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, 15 Sep 2020
Autonomous Systems and the Role of IoT and AI/ML, Short Term Training Programme (STTP), The High Performance Intelligent Real Time Embedded System Design, and Internet of Things to accelerate automation system into autonomous system, RMK Engineering College, Chennai, 6 August 2020
Computing Lessons from COVID-19, Panel Discussion (Slides, Video) Moderator: San Murugesan, IEEE Computer Society, 30th July 2020.
Autonomous Systems: Advances, Applications, and Opportunities, (Slides, Video) ACM India, IEEE Computer Society Madras Chapter, and CSI, 25 June 2020,
Autonomous Systems are Raising: Opportunities for You, Faculty Development Programme, "Post-Pandemic Computational Sciences: Challenges and Opportunities," VIT Bhopal, 24 June 2020
Making AI Good, and Using It for Social Good, Invited talk, JMIETI, Haryana, Seminar, 15 June 2020
The Rise of Autonomous Systems: Research and Practice, Keynote, ICRITO'2020 (IEEE 8th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization), Delhi, 4-5 June, 2020.
IT and the Fight Against COVID-19, (Video, Slides) IEEE CS Distinguished Lecturer Webinar Series, 26 May 2020 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT (US).
What is your take on research, education, and employment in the new VUCA world ahead?, "E-Summit: Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Challenges in VUCA World - The Post COVID-19 Scenario," organized by Institute of Technology & Science, Ghaziabad, India. 6th May 2020.
How IT is helping the fight against COVID-2019, and how it can support the new normal ahead" Amity University UP, Delhi, 30 April 2020. Print version Handout (PDF)
Our Future Digital World, Keynote, 3rd International Conference on “Emerging Technologies in Computer Engineering, ICETCE-2020, SKIT, Jaipur, 6 Feb 2020
Motivation and Determination: The Keys to Success, Keynote, 3rd International Conference on “Emerging Technologies in Computer Engineering, ICETCE-2020, SKIT, Jaipur, 6 Feb 2020
What Does the New Smart Information Age Hold for Us? Technological advances, opportunities, impacts, and challenges, Computer Society of India, ACM India & IEEE Computer Society, Chennai, 3 May 2019.
Smart Systems: Where’re They Heading? Keynote, Sixth International Conference on Smart Computing & Communications, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, , Dec 2017.
Fostering Innovation in Engineering, Technology, and Research: Opportunities and Approaches, First International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology (CNEAT-2016), Hyderabad, 2016.