Prof. Priyadarsan Patra

Prof. (Dr) Priyadarsan Patra is the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Distinguished Professor of DIT University. He earlier served as a Chief Architect and Principal Scientist of the global R&D divisions of Intel Corp (USA). He has provided leadership to multiple universities and global Industries in a career spanning nearly three decades. He has created and led world-class corporate research and development for Servers, Systems-on-Chip, and intelligent devices. His research interests include Applications of Machine Learning, Big Data & Cloud Computing, and the design of Low-power and Intelligent systems. Dr. Patra has edited multiple technical proceedings and has authored 85+ scholarly publications, five scientific books, 13+ USA and international patents, and other influential articles. He has mentored many Ph.D. students and young faculty members around the world. Among the several international conferences he has led is the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Embedded Design International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Embedded Design. Passionate about social development and volunteerism worldwide for over 25+ years, he has founded the Sustainable Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS). He has worked on sustainable and appropriate technology, various facets of better access to education, and women’s empowerment, through multiple initiatives in India and abroad. Dr. Patra holds a Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.S. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a B.Eng. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. A recipient of many recognitions, a few of the fascinating non-technical awards of note are the Intel Hero Award (Intel Corp., USA) and a Distinguished Young Leader Award.