Keynote Speakers
Padmashri Prof. Manindra Agrawal
Professor Manindra Agrawal, currently serving as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, is a renowned computer scientist, globally known for his contributions in Complexity Theory and Cryptography.
He received his BTech and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1986 and 1991, respectively. He later worked as a fellow at the School of Mathematics, SPIC Science Foundation, Chennai, and as a Humboldt Fellow at the University of Ulm, Germany, before joining as a faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur in 1996.
Prof. Agrawal comes with extensive administrative experience. Before joining his alma mater, IIT Kanpur, as the Director in April 2024, Prof. Agrawal served in several administrative roles at the Institute, including as Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering from 2006 to 2010, Dean of Resource Planning and Generation from 2011 to 2012, Dean of Faculty Affairs from 2013-2015, and as Deputy Director from 2017-2019. He was also the Project Director at C3iHub – A Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur from 2020-2024.
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Prof. Ing. Juraj Gazda, PhD
Juraj Gazda defended his dissertation thesis Multicarrier based transmission systems undergoing nonlinear amplification in 2010. In the time frame 2011-2014, besides his education and research activities at Technical University of Kosice, he was also with the Nokia Networks (former Nokia Siemens Networks) working as the external consultant dealing with the IMS based LTE wireless communication systems. In the past, he acted as the guest researcher at the Ramon Llull University (Barcelona, Spain), Technical University of Hamburg, Harburg (Germany) and Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). In 2013, he visited Verizon Wireless (Dallas, TX, USA) to consult the design of IMS based LTE network for Verizon Wireless.
Abstract of Talk (CICT 2024):
In this talk, we will explore the intersection of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), edge computing, multi-agent cooperation, computer vision, and large language models (LLMs) to tackle emerging challenges in intelligent transportation. Edge computing enables decentralized, low-latency processing, essential for real-time decision-making in tasks such as obstacle detection and navigation. Multi-agent cooperation, in this context, focuses on efficient sharing of radio and computational resources, ensuring that vehicles can dynamically allocate bandwidth and processing power to maintain high performance in communication and computation-heavy environments. Computer vision technologies enable vehicles to interpret complex surroundings through advanced scene analysis, enhancing safety and decision-making. Additionally, LLMs contribute to processing large amounts of contextual data, enabling more human-like reasoning and complex decision-making. Together, these technologies offer a holistcapproach to advancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, creating more robust, intelligent, and sustainable transportation systems.
Research Interest:
- Cognitive networks
- Spectrum trading and pricing
- Machine learning
Dr. Jong-Hoon Kim, Ph.D.
Dr. Jong-Hoon Kim, an Associate Professor at Kent State University and leader of the Advanced Telerobotics Research Laboratory since 2017, is a distinguished expert in robotics and intelligent systems. With a B.S. from Seoul National University of Science and Technology and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Louisiana State University, his research focuses on telerobotics, human-robot interaction, and human- centered computing. His work emphasizes the co-design of hardware and software for low-cost robots, secure teleoperations, and emotional aspects of robot-human interactions. Dr. Kim has led research projects totaling $13 million in funding and has played a key role in global robotics challenges such as the World Robot Summit. His innovations, including the TeleBot for law enforcement, have gained recognition, and his works have been supported by major institutions like the NSF and US-DOT, reflecting his significant impact on the field.
Title of Talk (CICT 2024):
Revolutionizing Human-Robot Interaction: The Impact of AI Enhanced Telerobotics on Future Lifestyles
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Research Interest:
- TeleRobotics
- Telepresence Robotics
- Human Machine Interfaces
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Artificial Intelligence
- Distributed Sensor Networks
- Blockchain Technologies
- Computational Thinking Education
Bharat Panchal Ph.D.
Bharat Panchal is a distinguished industry leader in cybersecurity in India, boasting an impressive more than 30 years of experience in risk management, primarily within the Fintech, Banking and telecommunication sectors. Globally acknowledged as a thought leader and evangelist for enterprise risk, cyber security, and data sovereignty, Bharat has made substantial contributions to establishing a safe and secure digital banking ecosystem in India.
During his tenure as Chief of Risk Management and a founding member at the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for nearly 9 years, Bharat played a pivotal role in instilling a risk culture across the banking ecosystem by conceptualizing, implementing, and overseeing risk controls. Bharat has spearheaded the design and implementation of a robust Risk, cybersecurity and Compliance framework for every product launched by NPCI i.e. RuPay, IMPS, NACH, CTS, BBPS, FasTag, AEPS for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and the most prestigious UPI. ecosystem. During his tenure as Chief of Risk Management and a founding member at the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for nearly 9 years, Bharat played a pivotal role in instilling a risk culture across the banking ecosystem by conceptualizing, implementing, and overseeing risk controls. Bharat has spearheaded the design and implementation of a robust Risk, cybersecurity and Compliance framework for every product launched by NPCI i.e. RuPay, IMPS, NACH, CTS, BBPS, FasTag, AEPS for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and the most prestigious UPI. ecosystem.
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India’s Digital Decade & Cyber Security: An era of digital Trust
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India has experienced tremendous growth in digital adoption over the last decade. However, this rapid expansion has also led to an increase in cybercrime. Therefore, it is essential to develop a comprehensive plan to maintain digital trust among citizens. This presentation will cover the evolution, growth, and challenges in India’s digital ecosystem, as well as the risks and cyber challenges, and provide recommendations for effectively managing them.
Prof. Anish Arora (ONLINE mode)
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Dr. Shyam Prabhakar Mardikar (Confirmation Awaited)
Shyam Prabhakar Mardikar (born 23 March 1971) is The Group Chief Technology Officer – Mobility at Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (India), an Indian multinational telecommunications services company, headquartered at Reliance Corporate Park, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, it operates a national LTE and 5G network with coverage across all 22 telecom circles.
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