Hyderabad: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are revolutionising electrical engineering by offering transformative solutions for renewable energy integration, electric vehicle innovation and sustainable development, emphasised the experts at Osmania University’s two-day international conference on “Current Challenges – Innovations in Electrical Engineering.”
The conference, which began on Friday, brought together leading academics, researchers and industry experts to explore how AI and ML are shaping the future of electrical engineering. These technologies were highlighted as essential tools in tackling global challenges, from enhancing energy efficiency to enabling breakthroughs in quantum computing.
Renowned academic and guest speaker Prof. Suresh Chandra Srivastava, former deputy director of IIT Kanpur, highlighted Osmania University’s potential to revolutionise the field through cutting-edge research, including quantum computing. His insights sparked discussions on the integration of AI, ML and emerging tools to address the pressing demands of the industry.
Osmania University’s vice-chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram, in his inaugural address, called for a technology-driven approach to education and research. He stressed the urgent need to embed sustainable practices into engineering, stating, “In today’s world, a society without electricity is unimaginable, even for five minutes.” He pointed to the growing electric vehicle sector as a prime area for AI and ML-driven innovations, offering vast opportunities for research and employment.
Adding to the discourse, OU alumnus Gopal T.K. Krishna described the conference’s role as a collaborative platform to generate new ideas and proposals. “This is where academia meets industry to drive meaningful innovation,” he observed.