Dr Hiroki Sayama

SUNY Distinguished Professor, Director of the Graduate Program in Systems Science, Binghamton University, USA

Hiroki Sayama is a Distinguished Professor at Binghamton University, USA, and Director of the Graduate Program in Systems Science. He specialises in complex systems science, network science, computational social science, mathematical modelling and simulation, artificial life, and computer and information sciences. He also directs the Center for Collective Dynamics of Complex Systems (CoCo), where he focuses on understanding how interactions among individuals and components give rise to collective behaviour and complex phenomena. His interdisciplinary research integrates computational methods, mathematics, and systems thinking to study complex natural and social systems.

Dr Shameer Khader

Bioinformatics, New York, New York, United States of America

Dr Shameer Khader is the Program Director of Machine Learning & Data Science at Northwell Health, New York, USA. He leads operational data science activities for one of the largest health systems in the country with 11 billion in revenue. He also serves as the program director of various translational bioinformatics projects for Northwell Health. Previously he served as the Director of Bioinformatics (Data Science and Precision Medicine) at Philips Healthcare. He has also led multiple clinical trials and genomic medicine research programs at the Mayo Clinic and Mount Sinai Health Systems.

He was a pharma, healthcare and life science domain consultant for various biomedical and healthcare data science projects including Google, LEK Consulting, and Parthenon-EY. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed research papers and 30 conference publications in the area of healthcare data science, bioinformatics, drug discovery and precision medicine. Various international business, biotechnology, and scientific publishers have featured his work. This includes FastCompany, HealthITAnalytics, ScienceDaily, The Sun, MedScape, New England Journal of Medicine Journal Watch, Medical Express, MedPage Today, Economic Times, Cardiology Today, NewsWise, BioPortfolio, American Chemical Society (ACS) official blog, Business Standard, eCancer News, PhysOrg, UroToday, etc.

Mr Mathew Joseph

Director and Head of CIMB bank AI Labs

Mathew Joseph is the Director and Head of CIMB bank AI Labs, a fully owned subsidiary of CIMB group. He is also a member of the Board of Directors at CIMB AI Labs. CIMB is the fifth largest banking group in the ASEAN region having operations in 14 countries and market capitalization of USD 14 billion. CIMB offers consumer banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, transaction banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. He is leading the design and development of artificial intelligence solutions to drive the business strategy, manage business decisions and provide personalized products and services to the CIMB bank customers spread across different countries in Asia. Mathew is an official Mentor of Kerala Startup Mission. Kerala Startup Mission is one of the largest startup business incubators in India promoted by the Government of Kerala. He is a keynote speaker in International conferences and Universities. He has delivered guest lectures on Artificial Intelligence to the different Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs), Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) and many other leading international universities and industry bodies. Mathew has experience in software development, Product & Solution development, Data Strategy & Architecture, Technology Consulting, Project management, Practice & P&L Management, starting initiatives from scratch and building local & global teams. He is an accomplished professional in Data Science with proven expertise of building a Data Science practice from ground zero.

Dr Bindu Krishnan

Senior Data Scientist, IBM

A Senior Data Scientist at IBM with over three years of experience in statistical modelling, machine learning, deep learning, and IBM SPSS. Holds a PhD in Statistics and an MTech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, with expertise in developing advanced analytical methodologies and data-driven solutions to address complex challenges. Focuses on leveraging statistical techniques and artificial intelligence to generate actionable insights, drive innovation, and support data-informed decision-making across organisations.

Dr Sabu M K

Professor, Department of Computer Applications, CUSAT

Dr Sabu M. K. is currently a Professor in the Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala. He has 20+ years of experience in teaching. He received his PhD from the School of Computer Sciences, M. G. University, Kottayam. In addition, he has published numerous research articles in peer-reviewed journals and conferences both nationally and internationally. He is a research guide and a principal investigator for many funded projects. His key research areas include rough set, data mining and swarm intelligence.

Dr Suresh Kumar Sharma

Professor, Department of Statistics, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Dr Suresh Kumar Sharma is a Professor of Statistics at Panjab University, Chandigarh, with specialisation in biostatistics, statistical modelling, predictive modelling, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics. With a PhD in Statistics and over 140 research papers, he is a renowned academic who has delivered more than 950 invited talks and conducted around 400 workshops on leading statistical software. He has held key roles including former Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Coordinator of the Centre for Systems Biology & Bioinformatics. A recipient of numerous national and international awards, he has guided several PhD scholars and contributed to major health and scientific research projects.

Dr Ravinder Kumar

Professor, Department of Mathematics, UIS, Chandigarh University, Mohali

Dr Ravinder Kumar is a researcher in the Department of Mathematics at Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. His work primarily focuses on applied mathematics, with notable contributions in numerical analysis, fixed point theory, optimization techniques, and mathematical modelling. He has been active in interdisciplinary research that connects theoretical mathematics with real-life scientific and engineering applications.

Dr Kumar has published 34 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings indexed by Scopus. His work has received 119 citations from 50 documents, and he has an h-index of 7, reflecting the growing impact of his contributions to the mathematical sciences.

He frequently collaborates with national and international researchers and participates in academic conferences, workshops, and seminars. His research includes exploring iterative processes, stability analysis, nonlinear operators, and computational approaches for solving complex mathematical problems.

Dr Kumar has successfully supervised two PhD scholars, is currently guiding three scholars and has also guided 15 postgraduate students in their dissertations. He remains actively engaged in expanding his research portfolio and contributing to the broader mathematical research community.

Dr Anandarao Suvvari

Assistant Professor (Economics), IIT Goa

Dr Anandarao Suvvari is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa, holding a PhD in Economics from the University of Hyderabad. His research interests include financial economics, efficiency measurement, econometric modelling, and the economics of sustainability. He has extensive teaching experience across higher education institutions and has published research on cryptocurrency markets, banking efficiency, financial performance, foreign exchange markets, and economic and geopolitical risks. He also teaches courses in finance, money and banking, macroeconomic theory, and the economics of sustainability. In recognition of his teaching contributions, he received the Teaching Excellence Award for Economics of Sustainability at IIT Goa in 2024.

Abhijith Prakash

Associate - Business Operations at Wimate Bangalore

Abhijith Prakash is a SaaS and technology professional specialising in GTM strategy, account management, customer retention, and business growth, with interests in IoT, AI, and smart factory solutions. He has experience in project management, operational efficiency, just-in-time logistics, and production planning. He holds an MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management from St. Joseph’s Institute of Management and is associated with WiMate Technology Solutions Private Limited.

Anjali Ann Joseph

Manager, Risk Modelling and Monitoring, HSBCALUMNI

A Manager at HSBC Bank, Bengaluru, specialising in risk modelling, model performance analytics, IFRS 9, and stress testing. Holds a Master’s degree in Data Science from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. A former NCC cadet and Youth Ambassador of India, with interests in content writing and dance.

Anupam Kumar Singh

Senior Program Associate, CEGISALUMNI

Anupam is a Senior Program Associate in the state of Chhattisgarh at CEGIS. Prior to joining CEGIS, he interned with Absolute Reports, CHRIST Consulting, and CEGIS, gaining experience in research, project management, and the education sector before transitioning into a full-time role at CEGIS.

Anupam holds two postgraduate degrees: an MSc in Economics and Analytics from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, Washington, D.C. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Honours) from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore.