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The final part of Dr. Rishikesh K.B.'s conversation with Dr. Alex P. James on the evolving role of academia in an era where research is increasingly expected to move beyond publications and contribute to meaningful societal and technological impact.


Summary: Dr. Rishikesh K.B. in conversation with Alex P. James on how academia is evolving beyond publications to create real societal and technological impact.


Dr. Alex P. James

Dr. Alex P. James is a globally recognised Indian scientist, AI hardware expert, and academic leader, currently serving as Professor of AI Hardware, Dean, and Controller of Examinations at Digital University Kerala. Ranked among the world’s top 1% scientists in Electrical and Electronics Engineering by the Stanford–Elsevier global database, his pioneering research spans neuromorphic computing, brain-inspired AI chips, graphene-based intelligent materials, and advanced memory circuits. As Chief Scientist and CTO of Graphene Aurora and an active leader within IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Dr. James continues to shape the future of intelligent hardware and next-generation computing technologies through his influential research, patents, and scholarly contributions.

Dr. Rishikesh K.B.

Assistant Professor in the Commerce Department at Christ University, Bengaluru. An alumnus of the Delhi School of Economics. Currently, he serves as the President of the International Goodwill Society of India, Kerala. He is an executive member of the Indian Economic Association and a life member of multiple professional bodies. His work includes SCOPUS-indexed and UGC Care articles, case studies, and conference presentations.

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