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"Good [morning/afternoon], everyone!

It is my honor and privilege to welcome you all to the THE IEEE conference on engineering informatics
2024 here at IIIT Dharwad. Today, we are gathered to celebrate innovation, exchange ideas, and delve
into the incredible world of [specific theme or focus of the conference, if any].

Before we begin, let’s take a moment to appreciate the efforts of everyone who has made this event
possible—the organizers, our esteemed guests, and, of course, all of you for being here.

OR

It is truly an honor and a privilege to welcome you all to the IEEE Conference on Engineering
Informatics 2024, hosted here at IIIT Dharwad.

Today, we are gathered to celebrate innovation, share ideas, and explore the exciting possibilities in
[specific theme or focus of the conference, if any]. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn, collaborate, and
be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the field.

Let’s make this event memorable as we dive into thought-provoking discussions and groundbreaking
research. Once again, welcome, and thank you for being here!"

Introducing the Guest: Title for Keynote Speaker: Autonomous Navigation Research at TiHAN-IITH.

Dr. P Rajalakshmi, is Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, CYIENT Chair Professor
in Future Communications, and Project Director of Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous
Navigation Foundation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad. Her research areas: Autonomous Navigation, Drone
based sensing, wireless communications, Internet of Things, Cyber Physical Systems targeting
applications like autonomous transportation – aerial and terrestrial, agriculture, healthcare,
environmental monitoring, and smart buildings. She has been handling R&D projects funded by
industry and Government of India in these areas. She is the Principal Investigator for NMICPS
Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigations Foundation at IITH funded by DST. Along with
fundamental theoretical research in IoT/CPS domain, she also emphasizes on translational research
which involves development of minimum viable and user beneficial products. Out of her research
activities, she has filed 15+ patents, published over 40+ Journals and 150+ conference peer-reviewed
papers. She was awarded Young Faculty Research Fellowship under Visvesvaraya PhD Programme in
January 2016 for a period of 5 years, ‘Digital Trail Blazer Award 2016’ by India Today, best paper and
poster awards in reputed conferences. She is also Member of CII Telangana Digital Transformation and
IT Panel since August 2018.

"Now, I have the pleasure of introducing the session chair for this segment/event."

[Link]. Sunil Saumya


Assistant Professor, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Indian Institute of
Information Technology, Dharwad
Research area:Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Applied Deep Learning,
Information Retrieval
[Link] Thenkanidiyoor
Associate Professor,Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Goa
Deep Learning,Computer Vision,Speech Processing,Content based Information RetrievalPattern
Recognition

3. Dr Abdul Wahid
Assistant Professor,Department of Computer Science and Engineering in Indian Institute of Information
Technology, Dharwad
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Artificial Intelligence, Evolutionary Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Multi-
Agent Systems

So, let’s get started on this exciting journey of learning, sharing, and collaboration.

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Dr. Abdul Wahid's work in evolutionary computing and multi-agent systems can significantly advance AI by developing adaptive algorithms that improve problem-solving efficiency and robustness. Evolutionary computing mimics natural evolutionary processes to optimize complex systems, while multi-agent systems facilitate decentralized decision-making, both of which are key to creating more autonomous, adaptable, and intelligent AI systems .

Dr. P Rajalakshmi's research focuses primarily on autonomous navigation, drone-based sensing, wireless communications, Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical systems. Her work targets applications like autonomous transportation (both aerial and terrestrial), agriculture, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and smart buildings. These areas are crucial for developing autonomous systems as they enhance machine communication and sensing capabilities, thereby improving the autonomy, efficiency, and safety of these systems .

Dr. P Rajalakshmi's focus on translational research bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementations, leading to the development of functional and user-beneficial technologies. By actively pursuing projects that result in minimum viable products, her work ensures that cutting-edge research findings in autonomous navigation are not confined to academia but are applied to create tangible solutions in transportation, agriculture, healthcare, and other fields .

Dr. P Rajalakshmi's portfolio of over 15 patents and 190 scholarly publications significantly impacts the technological landscape by ensuring a steady stream of innovation and knowledge dissemination in autonomous navigation and related fields. Patents protect her novel inventions, encouraging further research investment, while publications help disseminate new findings and technologies, facilitating academic and industrial advancements .

Dr. P Rajalakshmi's research can significantly enhance environmental monitoring through the deployment of autonomous drones and IoT devices for real-time data collection and analysis. These technologies enable efficient and accurate monitoring of environmental parameters, facilitating responses to changes in the environment, early detection of ecological hazards, and improved data-driven decision-making in environmental management .

Veena Thenkanidiyoor advances deep learning and computer vision through her research in speech processing, content-based information retrieval, and pattern recognition. Her work in these areas contributes to creating sophisticated models that can interpret and process visual data, leading to practical applications such as enhanced image recognition systems, effective content-based searches, and improved human-computer interaction technologies .

The NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigations Foundation at IITH, led by Dr. P Rajalakshmi, plays a pivotal role by providing a collaborative platform for industry, academia, and the government to advance autonomous navigation technologies. Funded by the DST, it supports fundamental and translational research leading to the development of minimum viable products. Such initiatives are crucial for fostering innovation, addressing domain-specific challenges, and promoting technology commercialization in India's growing autonomous sector .

Implementing Dr. P Rajalakshmi's wireless communication research in smart building systems offers numerous benefits, including enhanced connectivity, increased energy efficiency, and improved safety and comfort through seamless IoT integration. However, challenges include ensuring network security, data privacy, and managing the complexity of integrating various devices and protocols within the buildings' infrastructure .

Dr. Sunil Saumya contributes to the field of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence through his research in Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Applied Deep Learning, and Information Retrieval. These areas are essential for developing intelligent systems that can process large datasets, understand and generate human language, and retrieve relevant information efficiently, which are crucial capabilities for advancing AI applications .

The IEEE Conference on Engineering Informatics 2024 underscores the importance of interdisciplinary research by fostering collaboration among diverse fields such as autonomous systems, data science, AI, deep learning, and computer science. This approach is critical for addressing complex challenges that span across disciplinary boundaries, facilitating innovation through the integration of varied perspectives and technologies, and ultimately driving forward the frontiers of engineering informatics .

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