Date: 17^th October 2024

With a registration fee of INR 2000, participants can attend all three days of the MICA 2024 conference, which will take place on October 18-19 at Mahindra University. Along with tutorial sessions the event promises to bring together top minds in the fields of advanced communications and machine intelligence, offering attendees a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with experts.

Keynote speakers include:

• Prof. Abdul Sattar: A distinguished scholar in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with groundbreaking contributions to logic programming and knowledge representation.
• Prof. Sankar Kumar Pal: A pioneer in soft computing, pattern recognition, and machine intelligence, known for his impactful research and leadership in AI.
• Prof. Ashish Ghosh: Dr. Ashish Ghosh, Director of IIIT Bhubaneswar, is a distinguished expert in machine learning and soft computing, with numerous global accolades and contributions to computational intelligence.
• Prof. Ramakrishnan Angarai Ganeshan: An expert in high-performance computing, his work focuses on scalable computing architectures and innovative solutions for real-time data analytics.
• Dr. Chandra Reddy: Chandra Reddy is a researcher at IBM’s TJ Watson Research Center, specializing in machine learning, AI, NLP, knowledge representation, and optimization.
• Dr. P. Kishore: A leader in R&D, specializing in GenAI/ML, Big Data, and Distributed Systems, with a focus on fostering innovation and high-performance team cultures.

These keynote sessions will provide participants with insights into the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, communications, and related technologies, making MICA 2024 an enriching experience for all attendees.

Registration Link: Click here

We are excited to announce the following pre-conference tutorial sessions, scheduled for October 17th, 2024, as part of the International Conference on Advanced Communication and Machine Learning. These tutorials will be led by esteemed experts in their fields and are designed to provide participants with hands-on learning and deep insights into cutting-edge technologies.

T_1: Multimodal Human-Agent Active Interaction
Speaker: Dr. Amitash Ojha, Assistant Professor, IIT Jammu
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This tutorial will focus on the integration of multimodal data, including physiological signals like eye movement, heart rate, and speech disfluencies, into artificial agents for more dynamic and adaptive human-computer interaction. Attendees will explore the latest advancements in multimodal analysis and machine learning algorithms to enhance agents’ ability to predict and respond to human emotions and intentions, driving personalized and intuitive interactions.

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T_2: Unmasking Bias: Detection and Mitigation Strategies for India and Beyond
Speaker: Mr. Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, Research Scholar IIT Bombay
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

This session will cover Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques with a focus on Indian languages, discussing current research trends and practical applications in various domains.

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T_3: Matrix Factorization Applications in Recommender Systems and Multi-Label Classification
Speakers: Dr. Venkateswara Rao Kagita, Assistant Professor, NIT Warangal;
Dr. Vikas Kumar Pandey, Assistant Professor, Delhi University
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This tutorial will delve into the applications of matrix factorization in recommender systems and multi-label classification. Participants will gain practical knowledge of advanced algorithms and their implementation, with a focus on real-world problem-solving.

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T_4: Introduction to AR/VR: Hands-on Development with Unity
Speakers: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Tavva, Assistant Professor, Mahindra University;
Dr. Raghu Kishore Neelisetti, Associate Professor, Mahindra University
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This hands-on session will introduce participants to Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) development, focusing on the Unity platform. By the end of the session, attendees will have developed a working AR/VR prototype and gained insights into the tools and workflow for creating immersive applications.

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Sudip Misra

Bio : Sudip Misra, a distinguished IEEE Fellow and Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, holds a Ph.D. from Carleton University, Canada. With over 500 publications, including 200+ journal papers, he has garnered numerous prestigious awards, such as the IEEE ComSoc Asia Pacific Young Researcher Award. His expertise spans various fields, recognized by his fellowships in esteemed organizations like INAE and NASI. Renowned for his keynote lectures worldwide, he’s also extensively involved in editorial roles for international journals and conference committees. Dr. Misra’s remarkable contributions epitomize excellence in academia and research, shaping global discourse in technology and innovation.

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Abdul Sattar

Bio : Abdul Sattar is a thought leader in the space of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Prof. Sattar successfully established the Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems (IIIS), a cross-disciplinary research centre at Griffith University, and was appointed as its founding director in 2003, and served until end of 2015. Under his direction, IIIS gained international recognition and achieved notable growth in publications, HDR completions, and prestige. As a director, he has driven operational plans to fulfil Griffith University’s strategic objectives while maintaining an active research profile, publishing over 250 papers and supervising 35 PhD students.

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Feroze Mohammed

Bio : Feroze Mohammed has extensive work experience in various executive and leadership roles. Feroze is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Cognida.ai since January 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Hitachi Vantara from January 2011 to December 2021, where he has held multiple positions, including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, and Senior Vice President.

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Prasant Mohapatra

Bio : Prasant Mohapatra currently serves as the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida. Previously, he held positions including Vice Chancellor for Research and Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Davis. At UC Davis, he served as Dean, Vice-Provost of Graduate Studies, Associate Chancellor, Interim Vice-Provost, CIO, and Department Chair of Computer Science, also holding the Tim Bucher Family Endowed Chair Professorship. He joined USF in 2023.

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Rama Krishnan Angarai Ganesan

Bio : Rama Krishnan Angarai Ganesan heads the Medical Intelligence and Language Engineering Lab at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India) and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA. He received the Manthan Award 2014 and Manthan Award 2015, for his projects ‘Gift of New Abilities’ and ‘Madhura – The Gift of Voice’ respectively. He is also one of the Founder Directors of RaGaVeRa indic Technologies Pvt Ltd, a deep tech startup incubated by IISc and a mentor of the startup, “Bhashini AI Services Pvt. Ltd.”

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Anil Goyal

Bio : Anil Goyal is an accomplished data scientist and researcher with a strong track record of leadership and innovation. In his current role as Principal Data Scientist at Housing.com (Gurgaon), he leads and shapes the data science team’s direction to align with business objectives. His collaboration with cross-functional teams has led to the successful implementation of ML solutions for various problems including 3D virtual tour generation, fraud detection, recommendation engines, and price prediction.

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Sudip Misra

Bio : Sudip Misra, a distinguished IEEE Fellow and Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, holds a Ph.D. from Carleton University, Canada. With over 500 publications, including 200+ journal papers, he has garnered numerous prestigious awards, such as the IEEE ComSoc Asia Pacific Young Researcher Award. His expertise spans various fields, recognized by his fellowships in esteemed organizations like INAE and NASI. Renowned for his keynote lectures worldwide, he’s also extensively involved in editorial roles for international journals and conference committees. Dr. Misra’s remarkable contributions epitomize excellence in academia and research, shaping global discourse in technology and innovation.

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Abdul Sattar

Bio : Abdul Sattar is a thought leader in the space of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Prof. Sattar successfully established the Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems (IIIS), a cross-disciplinary research centre at Griffith University, and was appointed as its founding director in 2003, and served until end of 2015. Under his direction, IIIS gained international recognition and achieved notable growth in publications, HDR completions, and prestige. As a director, he has driven operational plans to fulfil Griffith University’s strategic objectives while maintaining an active research profile, publishing over 250 papers and supervising 35 PhD students.

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Feroze Mohammed

Bio : Feroze Mohammed has extensive work experience in various executive and leadership roles. Feroze is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Cognida.ai since January 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Hitachi Vantara from January 2011 to December 2021, where he has held multiple positions, including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, and Senior Vice President.

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Prasant Mohapatra

Bio : Prasant Mohapatra currently serves as the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida. Previously, he held positions including Vice Chancellor for Research and Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Davis. At UC Davis, he served as Dean, Vice-Provost of Graduate Studies, Associate Chancellor, Interim Vice-Provost, CIO, and Department Chair of Computer Science, also holding the Tim Bucher Family Endowed Chair Professorship. He joined USF in 2023.

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Rama Krishnan Angarai Ganesan

Bio : Rama Krishnan Angarai Ganesan heads the Medical Intelligence and Language Engineering Lab at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India) and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA. He received the Manthan Award 2014 and Manthan Award 2015, for his projects ‘Gift of New Abilities’ and ‘Madhura – The Gift of Voice’ respectively. He is also one of the Founder Directors of RaGaVeRa indic Technologies Pvt Ltd, a deep tech startup incubated by IISc and a mentor of the startup, “Bhashini AI Services Pvt. Ltd.”

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Anil Goyal

Bio : Anil Goyal is an accomplished data scientist and researcher with a strong track record of leadership and innovation. In his current role as Principal Data Scientist at Housing.com (Gurgaon), he leads and shapes the data science team’s direction to align with business objectives. His collaboration with cross-functional teams has led to the successful implementation of ML solutions for various problems including 3D virtual tour generation, fraud detection, recommendation engines, and price prediction.

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