S.S. Iyengar

Florida International University

Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Discovery Lab at Florida International University. Pioneer in sensor networks, computational aspects of robotics, and high-performance algorithms. Fellow of IEEE, ACM, and AAAS.

Raj Buyya

University of Melbourne

Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor and Director of the Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems (CLOUDS) Laboratory at the University of Melbourne. Fellow of IEEE. World's #1 cited author in Cloud Computing.

Bharat S. Rawal

Grambling State University

Bharat S. Rawal is a full Professor & Computer Science Department Head and also server as Ex-Officio Faculty Representative on the Board of Directors of the Grambling Research and Resource Foundation (GR2), at rambling State University, Grambling, LA. His research focuses on network security, cloud computing and security, blockchain, AI, and Quantum Computing. He has published peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journal publications and has three patents. He is a member of (ACM, IEEE, IET, etc.). He received his D.Sc. degree in IT from Towson University, Maryland. Previous Faculty Positions: Full Professor at Benedict College, Columbia, SC, Professor & Department Chair at Capitol Technology University, Associate Professor at Gannon University, Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State University & Duke University. Industry Served: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (India). Bashundhara Pharmaceutical Ltd (Nepal). Coracias Advance Technologies LLC (USA). Roles he served in the industry: Chairman, President, CEO, and Director of Marketing.

Sumeet Dua

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UMKC. Over two decades of academic and executive leadership. Research focus on data mining, machine learning, biomedical informatics, and cybersecurity. Author of five books with two patents.

James Joshi

University of Pittsburgh

Professor and founding director of LERSAIS, Pitt's National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. Research focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and AI/ML security. IEEE Fellow and AAAS Fellow.

Biswaranjan Senapati

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Over 25 years of industry experience as a solution architect with a strong passion for research and innovation in quantum computing, AI, and IT management. PhD in Computer Science and second PhD in Quantum Computing. Senior Member IEEE, Fellow BCS, Fellow IETE, Fellow ICS. Currently working on quantum computing research at a large EV battery manufacturing company.

Brandon A. Logan

Grambling State University

Vice President for University Advancement and Innovation at Grambling State University.

Portia Singh

University of Pittsburgh

Over a decade of experience creating and deploying technology to support older adults and their informal caregivers. Spent eight years at Philips Research North America leading the Connected Aging team before transitioning into product management in the Philips Lifeline business, leading their digital consumer and AI product portfolios. Authored several patents and trade secrets. Previously Director of Research for Cariloop, a startup focused on delivering caregiver support services as an employee benefit.

William (Bill) Butler

Capitol Technology University

Vice President of Cyber Science Outreach and Partnerships at Capitol Technology University. Previously served as VP of Academic Affairs and Cybersecurity Chair for 8 years at Capitol Tech. Over 20 years in networking and IT as a network engineer and consultant. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel with 30 years of service. Active in NIST CCSFWG, Cloud Security Alliance, National CyberWatch Center, and National Cybersecurity Student Association Advisory Board. Earned his DSc in Cybersecurity at Capitol in 2016 researching consumer countermeasures to illegal cellphone intercept.

Tasha Austin-Williams

Tasha Austin-Williams is a Principal within Deloitte's Risk and Financial Advisory business boasting an extensive career of over 25 years in professional services. Her expertise spans the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics across a multitude of domains, including commercial and federal audits, fraud detection and analysis, dispute resolution and investigations, across the education, defense, and international affairs sector. Tasha assumes a pivotal role in guiding Deloitte's endeavors within the dynamic domain of Artificial Intelligence. Her distinctive contribution resides in pioneering innovative, insight-driven solutions that catalyze profound transformation for her clients' core missions. Tasha provides strategic guidance to C-Suite Executives and management across the government community, aiding them in navigating their agencies' most intricate and distinctive data challenges. Additionally, Tasha is instrumental in assisting organizations in evaluating their readiness for and adoption of AI solutions. Tasha also serves as the Executive Director of Deloitte's Artificial Intelligence Institute for Government, where she plays a pivotal role in the organization's mission to bolster its capabilities in pivotal domains, particularly in the realm of responsible and ethical AI. Her portfolio encompasses the significant task of amplifying Deloitte's thought leadership and digital footprint within the sphere of AI for the public sector. Central to Tasha's mandate is the orchestration of a multifaceted ecosystem, drawing together diverse stakeholders comprising of government executives, leaders in non-profit organizations, academia, policy makers, and technology firms. Tasha completed her Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence which focuses on using AI to detect human bias to address disparities in higher education and with financial inclusion. Beyond her role at Deloitte, Tasha is also a professor at Cornell University teaching a cutting-edge course on AI and Public Policy. Tasha's academic journey also includes earning her bachelor's and master's degree in mathematics from North Carolina Central University, her MBA from Howard University, and she also holds a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Business Strategy and Applications from University of California, Berkeley, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and their practical applications. Beyond her consulting work, Tasha is the author of a children's book series designed to make AI accessible to young learners. Through the lens of an inspiring character named Skye, she helps children become AI-literate, AI-confident, and AI-empowered. A native of Washington, D.C., Tasha now resides in Bowie, Maryland with her family. She currently serves on several boards, including the Board of Directors for NABA, Inc., where she chairs the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee.

Mohammad Abdus Salam

Chicago State University

Mohammad Abdus Salam serves as the Chairperson of the Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) at Chicago State University (CSU). With over 20 years of extensive teaching and research experience, Salam previously held a professorship in Computer Science at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His research expertise spans wireless sensor networks, wireless communication, information and coding theory, data visualization, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He has taught a wide array of computer science and engineering courses and has contributed significantly to scholarly literature, authoring numerous journal articles and conference proceedings. In addition, he has served as a guest editor for multiple academic journals and as a panelist for esteemed organizations like NSF, NASA, and various international conferences. Salam has held leadership positions, including serving as the President of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences. His contributions to academia and research have been recognized with numerous accolades, such as the Faculty Outstanding Achievement Award from the Southern University System President, the NASA Faculty Fellowship Award, the ONR Faculty Fellowship Award, and the NSF/QEM Faculty Fellowship Award, which supported his research at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, he has received the Gold Medal Award from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology and the Chancellor's Award from the President of Bangladesh, highlighting his exceptional academic achievements and global impact. He is a member of ACM and a senior member of IEEE.