Dr. Raziq Yaqub
Associate Professor in the EE&CS Department at Alabama A&M University, USA
Title: Harmony in Progress: Navigating Latest Technical Trends and Ethical Horizons in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Abstract
In the ever-evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), rapid technological
progress is reshaping the landscape. This keynote speech delves into the latest advancements and trends in
AI and ML. It also sheds light on the intricate balance between emerging technologies and ethical
considerations in this dynamic field. This talk is divided into two parts.
In the first part of the presentation, the speaker will delve into state-of-the-art technical trends, providing a
comprehensive discussion on the dynamic evolution of AI and ML across diverse sectors. For instance, in
healthcare, these technologies contribute significantly to enhancing tasks such as medical image analysis
and predictive analytics. The finance industry stands to benefit from applications like algorithmic trading
and fraud detection, while the automotive sector leverages ML for real-time decision-making in
autonomous vehicles. Thus, the speaker will elucidate the latest advancements and future trends,
positioning AI and ML as dynamic and transformative forces across multiple domains.
However, the pursuit of technical excellence must be accompanied by a profound understanding of the
ethical considerations inherent in AI and ML applications. As we push the boundaries of technological
advancements, ethical dilemmas emerge, necessitating a delicate balance between progress and
responsibility. The second part of the speech will address the ethical dimensions of AI, including issues of
bias, transparency, and accountability, offering a roadmap for ethical decision-making in the AI-driven era.
The speaker is enthusiastic not only about sharing technical knowledge but also believes that attending the
conference in person will extend beyond the enrichment of technical insights. It presents an opportunity to
foster potential international collaborations and unparalleled networking opportunities, serving as a
platform for initiatives like faculty and student exchanges, as well as collaborative research endeavors. This
talk holds value for various stakeholders, including faculty, students, researchers, business professionals,
government representatives, and more. Together, let's contribute to shaping the future of AI and ML in an
era characterized by both progress and responsibility.
Biography
Dr. Raziq Yaqub is an Associate Professor in the EE&CS Department at Alabama A&M
University, USA, and a Research Professor at NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH. He
earned a Ph.D. in Wireless Communication from Keio University, Japan, and an MBA in Marketing
from Fairleigh Dickenson University, New Jersey, USA. He is an inventor of technologies in
Cybersecurity of Financial Technologies, Wireless Communications, Smart Grid, and Connected
Electric Vehicles. He has 80 issued patents and is a recipient of the “Inventor of the Year Award 2014”
from the Inventors Hall of Fame, New Jersey. He received an award of “Excellence in Scholarship
and Research 2019” from the President of his university, an award of “Innovator Young Faculty,” an
award of “Outstanding Engineering Educator” from the Dean of his college, and “Outstanding
Engineer 2020” award from IEEE region-3.
He remained an Executive Director of Toshiba America Research, New Jersey, to lead 4G/LTE, Department head of NIKSUN
University, Princeton, New Jersey, to lead Cybersecurity, and Director of Global R&D of Tecvox, Huntsville, AL, USA, to lead
wireless charger and media hubs for the automotive industry. He also remained Sr. Consultant to the State of New Jersey to secure
an $87M grant, a spokesperson of the Department of Homeland Security in 3GPP”, an inventor for Wells Fargo, USA, and an
invited Researcher at NASA Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, where explored artificial neural network-based fault detection,
prediction, and classification for electrified aircraft propulsion. He has several publications in AI and ML.
He also remained Chairman and contributor to standards organizations such as 3GPP, IEEE, WiMAX, MWIF, and OMA, Lead
Member for ABET accreditation, Chairman of Academic Standards Committee, Chair IEEE Membership Development, Evaluator
for technical papers, Ph.D. theses, patents, and grant proposals, Vice Chairman of IEEE Southeast Conference 2019, organizer of
numerous international conferences, Invited/Keynote speaker, Panel Moderator/Resource Person in international events. He is a
Senior Member of IEEE. He communicates in English, Japanese, Hindi, and Urdu and has 25 years of experience in the industry,
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