About the Event:
Mastering Up in association with the *Institution’s Innovation Council – Vel Tech* organizing a FREE online skill development session titled “AI in Engineering Applications and Education” delivered by “Dr.Anand Kumar” [Professor,Amity University Dubai,Rice University]
Date: 29/01/2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 12.30 PM -01.30 PM (IST)
E-Certificated will be provided.
About the Guests:
Dr. Anand Kumar: A Trailblazer in Engineering and Education 🌟
Dr. Anand Kumar is a powerhouse of knowledge and innovation, blending over 23 years of academic expertise with more than 10 years of industry experience. With an impressive academic journey that started at BITS Pilani and culminated in an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University, Dr. Kumar has consistently pushed the boundaries of engineering, research, and education.
His illustrious career includes groundbreaking contributions to industry giants like Motorola, Ericsson, and the iconic Iridium Project, where he played a pivotal role in defining messaging system requirements. From Arizona to Ireland, Norway, and Sweden, he’s left a global imprint, managing critical projects and pioneering innovations in network and fault management systems.
In academia, Dr. Kumar has held esteemed positions as Dean, Associate Dean, and Head of Department at premier institutions like BITS Pilani, Higher Colleges of Technology, and Amity University Dubai. His leadership was instrumental in securing accreditation for engineering and architecture programs in the UAE and designing cutting-edge technology curricula for El Sewedy University of Technology, Egypt.
With a passion for research, he’s published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and supervised a wide array of theses spanning nano devices, 3D printing, and blockchain technology. His mentorship has shaped future leaders who now excel at top-tier companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, and Salesforce, and prestigious institutions like Stanford, Cambridge, and Harvard.
Currently a Professor at Amity University Dubai, Dr. Kumar continues to inspire with his work in deep learning for communication systems, curriculum design, and teaching interdisciplinary engineering courses. A senior member of IEEE and an active contributor to ACM, he’s organized international conferences that push the frontiers of technology.
Dr. Anand Kumar is not just an academic and industry leader—he’s a mentor, innovator, and global citizen dedicated to empowering the next generation of thinkers and creators. 🚀
Course Link: AI in Engineering Applications and Education