Robotics and Automation

Dr. Emdad Khan is Chairman of InternetSpeech which he founded with the vision to develop innovative technology for accessing information on the Internet anytime, anywhere, using just an ordinary telephone and the human voice. Khan is also a faculty at Maharishi University of Management, Iowa, USA and a Research Professor at Southern University, Louisiana, USA. Khan holds 23 patents and published over 75 journal & conference papers on Intelligent Internet, Natural Language Processing/Understanding, Machine Learning, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Neural Nets, Fuzzy Logic, Intelligent Systems and more. Khan has developed the prototype of Voice Internet and Semantic Engine using Brain-Like Approach, SEBLA.

Intelligent Internet, Natural Language Processing/Understanding, Machine Learning, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Neural Nets, Fuzzy Logic, Intelligent Systems and more.

Jorge is a neurobiologist and entrepreneur who began his career in robotics when he decided to set up a social robotics startup called ESPABOT two years ago. ESPABOT is a pioneer company on trying to bring social robots and artificial intelligence to the general public in Spain. Aswell he holds MBA in development of Biotechnological companies and Master Degree on Big Data&Business Intelligence.

Robotics

Scientist at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Robotics

XÓCHITL GARCÍA has completed her PhD at the age of 36 years from Unversidad Autonoma de Baja California Mexico from Engineering Institute. She was working at Mechanics industry area for 11 years. After she retired from Mechanics industry area, she teaches at several universities from Mexico (UPBC, Instituto Tecnologico de Mexicali, UES), currently she works as a faculty at Mechanics and mechatronics department from Institututo Tecnologico de Hermosillo. Her research interests are UAV, AI-UAV, mechanics, aerospace, robotics and electronics areas She has published papers in reputed jornals, She belongs Sistema Nacional de Investigadores from Mexico and evaluates projects for CONACYT

Robotics, UAV

Obtained his doctorate thesis in 1993 form University of Le Havre – FRENSH. Since 1994, he is a professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology of Marrakesh, Responsible of the Physical department. In 2007, he obtained the PhD degree from Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakesh. He is a researcher member of the Electric Systems and Telecommunications Laboratory. He has participated in and led several research and cooperation projects and he is the author of more than 20 international communications and publications.

Robotics

Claudio Turchetti received the Laurea degree in electronics engineering from the University of Ancona, Ancona, Italy, in 1979. He joined the Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, in 1980, where was the Head of the Department of Electronics, Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunications and is currently a Full Professor of micro-nanoelectronics and design of embedded systems. He published over 150 journal and conference papers, and two books. His research interests include modeling of silicon devices, statistical analysis of submicrometer ICs, CMOS analog design, RF integrated circuits, computational intelligence, signal processing, pattern recognition, system identification, machine learning and neural networks.

His research interests include modeling of silicon devices, statistical analysis of submicrometer ICs, CMOS analog design, RF integrated circuits, computational intelligence, signal processing, pattern recognition, system identification, machine learning and neural networks.

Dr Peter Sapaty (educated in power networks & missile control), Chief Research Scientist, Director of Distributed Simulation and Control, Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, is with networking for 45 years. Except Ukraine, worked in Germany, UK, Canada and Japan as Alexander von Humboldt awardee, project leader, research professor and invited professor, created and chaired special interest group on Mobile Cooperative Technologies within Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) project in the US. Invented high-level distributed control technology used in different countries and resulted in a European Patent and two John Wiley books, with the third one in progress. Published more than 160 scientific papers worldwide on distributed system organizations. Current areas of interest: models and languages for coordination and simulation of distributed dynamic systems with application in cooperative robotics, emergency management, command and control, and infrastructure protection. Peter regularly served as workshop organizer, sessions chair, keynote and invited speaker at scientific and defence conferences in the UK, US, Japan, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Singapore, India, and Turkey. His bio is in Marquis Who’s Who in the World and Cambridge Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Professor Eduard Babulak is accomplished Global Scholar, Researcher, Consultant, Educator, Professional Engineer and Polyglot with more than thirty years of experience. His academic, professional and engineering was recognized by the Engineering Council in UK, the European Federation of Engineers, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and APEG in British Columbia in Canada. He successfully completed a Higher Postdoctoral degree DOCENT-Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in the Czech Republic, PhD, MSc and High National Certificate (HNC) Diplomas in United Kingdom, as well as MSc and BSc Diplomas in Electrical Engineering Slovakia.

Computer Engineering and Science, Informatics, MIS, Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Automation

Prof. Ch. Sanjay had joined GITAM University, Hyderabad as a Founder Campus Director in June 2009 till July 2014. At present, he is Dean and Principal, School of Technology, GITAM University and has been a member of Board of Management and Academic Council since 2009. He is a certified Corporate Director of World Council for Corporate Governance, UK and visited most of the South Asian Countries for Research and presenting papers in various International Conferences. He has more than 24 years of experience in Industry, Research & Teaching and had worked four years as a Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering and Management at Government Universities in Malaysia and Singapore. He was a key note speaker for more than 40 international and national conferences and a member of advisory and technical committee for more than 60 international conferences and had successfully organized 65 international and national conferences / workshops.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Ryspek Usubamatov completed his Graduation as Professional Engineer, PhD from Bauman Moscow State Technical University and Doctor of Technical Sciences from Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. He worked as an Engineer-Designer of machine tools at engineering company. He is a Professor at Kyrgyz State Technical University and worked at universities in Malaysia. He has published more than 300 papers in reputed journals, more than 60 patents of inventions in engineering and seven books in area of Manufacturing Engineering. He supervised six PhD and several dozens of MSc students. His research interests include “Gyroscope theory” and “Productivity theory for industrial engineering

Gyroscope theory and Productivity theory for industrial engineering

Dr. T. Tashtoush is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), Laredo, TX. He got his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Systems and Industrial Engineering from State University of New York at Binghamton on 2013 and 2009, respectively and his B.S. in Electromechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan on 2005. Currently, he is the faculty advisor and team lead for robotics and intelligent systems team and the Students Engineering Council in TAMIU. In addition, Dr. Tashtoush is the West Officer for the Corpus Christi Section of IEEE and the advisor and facilitator for the Youth Science Leader of Laredo organization. Throughout his working experience and formal education in multidiscipline of engineering, he acquired a sound knowledge and experience of leading edge engineering principles, tools and practices in the field of simulation and systems design, production quality and management, lean manufacturing principles, robotics and automation, 3D printing processes, engineering statistical analysis, project management, optimization, instruments and electrical devices, reliability, Healthcare Systems, and Human Factors. Dr. T. Tashtoush is Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt certified, he worked at Continental Automation Systems where he implemented Lean manufacturing and Six-Sigma principles, machine production control, preventive maintenance scheduling, and quality monitoring to reduce non-added value actions and increase productivity and the production lines’ throughput.

His research interests lie in the area of systems designs and optimization, production quality, electronics manufacturing, electronics reliability and robotics

Dr. JunHo Oh, Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, KAIST was appointed as a Concurrent Professor in ID-KAIST. Professor Oh leads Humonoid Robot Robot Research Center(HUBO Lab) in KAIST since 1985. He is a humonoid robotic pioneer not only in Korea but also over the world with his development of robots; HUBO (KHR-3) designed in 2004, Albert HUBO, HUBO2, and etc. Active interdisciplinary research between ID-KAIST and Hubo Lab is expected with his appointment.

Humanoid robots

Timothy Sands completed his PhD at the Naval Postgraduate School and postdoctoral studies at Stanford University and Columbia University. He is Associate Dean of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science. He has previously served as Chief Academic Officer, Dean, and Senior Military Professor of the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has published research prolifically in archival journals, conference proceedings, a book chapter, in addition to keynote and invitational presentations; and holds one patent in spacecraft attitude control.

Rotational mechanics with time-varying mass

Dr. T. Tashtoush is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), Laredo, TX. He got his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Systems and Industrial Engineering from State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton on 2013 and 2009, respectively and his B.S. in Mechatronics - Mechanical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan on 2005. He is one of the founders and the Vise-President for The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Laredo Professional Chapter. He is the founder, faculty adviser and team leader of TAMIU DustyTRON and DustySWARM Robotics and intelligent systems teams, DustyMOTOR Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International Team/Chapter, and the TAMIU Society of Woman Engineers (SWE) student Chapter, also, he is the Faculty Advisor of TAMIU Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Chapter, Students Engineering Council. In addition, Dr. Tashtoush is the West Officer for the Corpus Christi Section of IEEE and the advisory and facilitator for the Youth Science Leader of Laredo non-profit organization. He is a professional member in Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and Society of Woman Engineers (SWE) organizations, and a life-member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Secretary of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Chapter 296. He is a multi-discipline engineer, who has experience in the field of Systems Simulation and Design, Production Quality and Management, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligent, 3D Printing Processes, Engineering Statistical Analysis, Project Management, Optimization, Instruments and Electrical Devices, Reliability, Healthcare Systems, Nano-Technology and Energy Harvesting, and Human Factors.

Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma Implementation, Health Care, Human Factors, Robotics and Automation, Process Improvements, Reliability, Electronics Packaging, Quality Control, Production Scheduling and Control, Optimization, Systems Simulation and Modeling, Statistical Process Control, STEM Education and Student Success, Artificial Intelligent, and K-12 Education.

Afshin Mesbahi received his B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Semnan University in 2007. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Sharif University of Technology in 2009 and 2014 respectively. Dr. Mesbahi is currently working as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with RAIN Lab at the University of Washington. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Rohani Lab at University of Georgia (May 2016–May 2017), a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Complex Systems Control Laboratory at University of Georgia (November 2014–April 2016), and one of the Visiting Research Scholars with New Mexico State University (March 2013–June 2013) and University of L’Aquila in Italy (October 2012–February 2013).

His current research interests focus primarily on distributed coordination algorithms, matrix decomposition, network control, computational neuroscience, power grids, stochastic modeling of epidemiology, and generally lie in the area of modeling, analysis, and control of large-scale networks.

Dr. Mehrandezh received his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and the Queens University in 1999 and 1995, respectively. He is currently an associate professor in the Industrial Systems Engineering program at the University of Regina, Canada. Mehrandezh’s research revolves around robotics, machine vision, and control. A pipe crawling robot co-invented by him was highlighted in the Popular Mechanics magazine as one of the 5 high-tech fixes to infrastructures in 2009. He also holds a patent on “design and development of an adaptable climbing machine”. Mehrandezh is a member of IEEE and served as the vice-president of the IEEE (south Saskatchewan section) for two consecutive terms. He is also a registered professional engineer (P. Eng.) in Canada.

Motion planning of co-operating robotic arms in dynamic environments, Autonomous sensor-based motion planning of robots (mobile and articulated), Computer integrated manufacturing, inspection, assembly, Remote control/analysis via Internet, Urban search and rescue robotics, Time-optimal rendezvous planning of co-operating robots for pick-and-place task sharing

Valery Komissarova is an advisor & mentor to early-stage startups in frontier tech space in the areas of marketing, business development & fundraising. Until recently, she was a Principal at Grishin Robotics, first hardware-only VC firm. As the first employee, Valery played instrumental role in getting firm's brand off the ground as well as building its investment portfolio, ultimately leading to a successful fundraising of $100M fund. She sourced multiple investments in Grishin Robotics's portfolio, including Spire, littleBits, Zipline, Sphero and others. Prior to that, Valery worked in engineering, marketing & business development roles at multiple startups, most notably - Mail.Ru Group, which became the largest internet-company in Eastern Europe and went public on LSE in 2010.

SKILLS- Business Development Communications Competitive Analysis Due Diligence Financial Investment Management Legal Management Networking Public Relations Research Robotics Sourcing Start up Startups Venture Capital

Angela Maragopoulou is a technologist, an innovator and a big scaler. She has more than 20 years of Telecommunications industry expertise, with achievements in IoT product delivery and operation, Technology Operations, Enterprise Complex Solution Design, Enterprise Sales and Transformation. She has achieved dramatic adoption and innovative use case approach, for low-cost predictiveness and preventiveness as well as operational excellence with large-scale AI. She leads a 300+ team of engineers in 6 locations delivering and operating globally the Vodafone IoT and UCC portfolio. The Vodafone IoT growth has put the team into a challenging leadership position of massive industrialization needs but also in an innovation perspective unique globally. The Vodafone IoT product is the leader M2M product for the 5th year as per Gartner. In her free time she codes (loving python), she follows epochs of strangely training data sets and teaches girls to code. She believes in the hybrid human and Augmented Intelligence as well as a fully meshed world of connected devices and that IoT is the Killer 5G application.

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An AI Alchemist & Cognitive Technologist, has been the founding brain for many disruptive AI solutions Ranging from Autonomous Car and ITS, AI-based Music and Retail. An expert and Distinguished Inventor in Artificial Intelligence and IOT with research in AI and Ethics. A thought leader and speaker at various conferences with a work experience of two decades. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinakilaskar/

Pinaki Laskar, as founder of FishEyeBox, currently leads Digital transformation & Innovation by Design thinking using Technology as a catalyst - 'Innovate to Transform'. A disruptive Innovator & cognitive Technologist, has been the founding brain for many disruptive AI solutions Ranging from Autonomous Car and ITS, AI-based Music and Retail. An expert and Distinguished Inventor in Artificial Intelligence and IOT with research in AI and Ethics. A thought leader and speaker at various conferences including 'Make in India', TIE – Bangalore, Sevan Startup Summit - Armenia, Neural Networks Conference - Finland, Artificial Intelligence International Conference - Barcelona, and others with a work experience of two decades.

Dr. Hon Keung YAU earned his BSc(Hons) in Communications Engineering at University of Kent at Canterbury, U.K. He earned his first degree in Computer Engineering at Queensland University of Technology. Then he got the second master degree in Engineering Management at Queensland University of Technology. Afterwards he earned the third master degree in Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University. Finally he got his PhD (Management) at the University of Queensland, Australia. Now he is working as an instructor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at City University of Hong Kong.

school management, e-learning, organizational learning, quality management, computer system and control.

He has been honoured with the following eminent awards in Digital Business Transformation & AI – 1. Special Achievement Award in Artificial Intelligence at 1st AICRA (All India Council for Robotics & Automation) Global Summit & Awards’19 2. Most Innovative Digital Leader of the Year at 5th Inflection Summit & Awards’19 3. Smart Data Centre Management Award at 5th Edition of Data Centre Summit & Awards’18 He has 13+ years of strong Global Business Transformation experience in Management Consulting and with Global— Capability Centres with a remit to drive understanding and deliver Business Operations & Technology Strategy solutions globally. He has delivered engagements for Fortune 500 organizations such as IBM, Barclays, Coca Cola India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Life Insurance and Citibank. He has lived and worked across multiple countries and cultures namely South East Asia, UK, Europe, Australia and USA involving senior client stakeholders from various industries like Financial Services Sector, FMCG and Retail. He has delivered engagements for Fortune 500 organizations such as Coca Cola India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IBM, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Life Insurance, Citibank and Barclays. Last but not the least, he is a notable keynote speaker on Robotics Process Automation, AI and Innovation among leading International Conferences and premier universities.

Robotics Process Automation, AI

Professor Fairouz Kamareddine works as a Professor of Theoretical Computer Science in Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. Fairouz Kamareddine has been involved in a number of worldwide consultancy assignments, especially on education and research issues working for United Nations and the EU. Her research interest includes Interface of Mathematics, Logic and Computer Science. She has held numerous invited positions at universities worldwide. She has well over 100 published articles and a number of books. She has played leading roles in the development, administration, and implementation of interdisciplinary, international, and academic collaborations and networks.

Interface of Mathematics, Logic, Computer Science.

Author, Inventor, Attorney (Gold Medalist), Public Speaker, Artist (London Institute of Photography), International Arbitrator(CIArb Singapore), Creative Technologist (University of Virginia Darden School of Business), Steganographer (MoMA, New York), Creative Writer (Oxford University), Film Maker, Transmedia Storyteller (University of New South Wales, Sydney) She is the Founder of La Legal and Co- Founder of FishEyeBox Innovation Lab. Her expertise is finding an alchemy between privacy and ethics in DeepTech.

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Ravinder Pal Singh (Ravi) is an Award Winning Technologist, Rescue Pilot and Investor with over 50+ global recognition and 17 Patents. His body of work, mostly 1st in the world are making a difference within acute constraints of culture and cash via commodity technology. He has been acknowledged as world's top 25 CIO and top 10 Robotics Designer in 2018.

Ravi is a global speaker and has delivered over 100+ lectures and papers in Asia, Europe, USA and Africa in 2018-19. Ravi is advisor to board of 9 enterprises where incubation and differentiation is a core necessity and challenge. He sits on the advisory council of 3 global research firms where he contributes in predicting practical future automation use cases and respective technologies.