Since April 2024, I have led the Research and Technology Center India. In this new expanded role, I lead three departments including Applied Research, Applied AI, and Engineering for Research and Development. Here is a recent interview regarding my thoughts about shaping AI and SW research in India.

I am a highly accomplished Chief Scientist and Technology Leader with over 20 years of experience translating cutting-edge Applied Research into high-impact, commercial solutions. My leadership is focused on driving innovation and expanding the global R&D footprint within large-scale technology organizations. As the Chief Scientist & Head of Research & Innovation at Bosch, India, I manage significant resources and strategic initiatives, directly leading three critical departments (Applied Research, Applied AI, and Engineering for R&D) comprising a team of 120+ staff. I am responsible for executing R&D Strategy and managing annual research budgets $7 Million. My work ensures research contributions flow directly to engineering and manufacturing workflows, with proven commercial value.

Core Expertise & Technology Focus:
My deep expertise lies at the convergence of advanced technical domains, specializing in:

AI/ML & Computer Vision: Extensive experience in developing and deploying solutions using Deep Learning and advanced Digital Imaging techniques.

Generative AI (GenAI): Currently spearheading the development of GenAI assets to dramatically enhance engineering efficiency and accelerate R&D cycles.

AI Solution Architecture: Combining the power of GenAI and other approaches to derive AI strategies to obtain optimal performance.

Virtual Systems: Pioneering the creation and deployment of Virtual Sensors and Hybrid Models to reduce simulation time and enhance predictive capabilities.

I earned my Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering in October 2003 from the University of Maryland at College Park, USA.

Previously, I worked for Siemens Healthcare Technology Center (India) in the area of Medical Imaging Technologies. I have 20+ years in R&D; strong analytical and mathematical background with a proven publication record in the field of AI. Besides this, I have strong leadership skills with experience in building and leading teams of scientists and engineers.

Received Best Paper Award Nov 2012 – IEEE Conference on Parallel Distributed and Grid Computing.

Received Best Paper Award May 2005 – British Machine Vision Conference.

My Google Scholar Citations.