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Insights from Industry on AI and VLSI

The Department of Electrical Engineering hosted an inspiring Alumni Guest Lecture session on January 25, 2025. The event featured two distinguished alumni, Mr. Hans Mohan and Mr. Sant Swaroop Srivastava, who shared their extensive expertise with third- and fourth-year B.Tech students specializing in Computer Science and Electronics.

Mr. Hans Mohan, a Team Lead in the Knowledge and AI Group at Accenture India, presented an engaging talk on "Generative AI: Prompting and Beyond." Drawing from his decade of experience in AI/ML and computational science, he provided an in-depth overview of NLP-based AI pipelines and cutting-edge Generative AI workflows. He emphasized the transformative potential of Generative AI and its applications across industries.

Mr. Sant Swaroop Srivastava, a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm with over 11 years of experience in the VLSI industry, delivered a thought-provoking session on "Ultra-Low Voltage Circuit Design and In-Memory Compute for AI/NPU." He highlighted the importance of energy efficiency and high-speed performance in modern embedded memory design, showcasing its critical role in AI systems, CPUs, and GPUs.

The event not only enriched students’ understanding of the latest advancements in AI/ML and VLSI but also provided valuable insights into career paths and industry trends. The speakers’ practical expertise and thought leadership inspired attendees to explore the vast potential of these dynamic fields. It was a highly informative and impactful session that reaffirmed the institute's commitment to fostering industry-academia collaboration.