Professor V Kamakoti appointed as the new Director of IIT Madras. Chennai News – Times of India

Chennai: Kamakoti VeezinathanA professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering has been appointed as the new director of IIT Madras,
Professor Kamakoti led the research team that designed India’s first indigenously developed microprocessor ‘Shakti’, which can be used in mobile computing devices and networking systems. This can reduce the dependence on imported microprocessors in the communication and defense sectors.
An IIT Madras alumnus and expert in artificial intelligence, he has been appointed as the head of the AI ​​Task Force Union Ministry of Commerce and is currently a member of National Security Advisory Council, He is currently working as the Associate Dean of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR) at IIT Madras.
Congratulations on the appointment to Professor Kamakoti, the current Director Bhaskar Ramamurthy Said, “With being at the top of Kamakoti, IIT Madras is poised to scale new heights in the years to come. He is an outstanding teacher and researcher and an able administrator. He has been instrumental in many national projects, thereby He has a deep tolerance for expertise in computing and cyber security.”
In a statement, Professor Kamakoti said, “Our immediate priority will be to enhance the skill-set for indigenous technology development, aligning with the objectives of meeting local and global requirements. national education policy,
He also has other interests including organic farming and is trained in Carnatic Music (Violin).

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