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FedEx Institute of Technology

Catalyst Conversations Speaker Series

Hosted by the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of 糖心Vlog传媒, Catalyst Conversations brings together leading thinkers, researchers, and innovators whose ideas spark new possibilities across disciplines. Covering a broad spectrum of topics鈥攆rom energy and defense to AgTech, computing, and emerging technologies鈥攖his series explores the breakthroughs and insights shaping our shared future.

 


 

Upcoming Speakers

Dr. Hrant Gharibyan
Dr. Hrant Gharibyan
CEO & Founder
BlueQubit

 

"Quantum Computing for Scientific Discovery"

This talk surveys the state of quantum computing with an eye toward scientific quantum advantage - where quantum computers deliver clear value for scientific discovery. After a brief primer (qubits, gates, circuits), I鈥檒l review recent hardware progress from Google, IBM, Quantinuum, and others, plus advances in error correction and algorithms. I鈥檒l then map these milestones to near-term academic opportunities in many-body simulation, combinatorial optimization, drug discovery, and materials.

Nov. 19 | 3 PM (CST)
Methodist Presentation Theatre (103)

 

 


 

Past Speakers

See who has visited the FedEx Institute of Technology, a collection of scholars and innovators from across the United States and abroad. These guest speakers offer profound insights and expertise in their respective fields. Explore their impactful contributions and delve into the wealth of knowledge they've shared with our campus community.

 

Mangilal Agarwal
Mangilal Agarwal
Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Informatics
Indiana University Indianapolis

C.M. Khoong
C.M. Khoong
Chief Executive Officer
NUS-ISS

Dr. Roman Beck
Dr. Roman Beck
Professor of Business IT, Head of European Blockchain Center
IT University of Copenhagen

"Das nicht-physische Kapital (The Non-Physical Capital)"
Dr. Bill Hardgrave
Dr. Bill Hardgrave
President
University of 糖心Vlog传媒

"The State of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Retail and Beyond: Past, Present, Future"
Bill Schmarzo
Bill Schmarzo
Customer Data Innovation, Office of the CTO
Dell Technologies

Aaron Prather
Aaron Prather
Director, Robotics & Autonomous Systems Program
ASTM International

Dr. Rakesh Verma
Dr. Rakesh Verma
Computer Science Professor
University of Houston

Ben Carmichael
Ben Carmichael
Business Development Manager
Southern Company

Dr. Kevin Berisso
Dr. Kevin Berisso
Associate Professor in College of Engineering and AutoID Lab Director
University of 糖心Vlog传媒

Dr. M. Ramesh
Dr. M. Ramesh
Professor and UNESCO Chair on Social Policy Design in Asia Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore

"Blockchain Ecosystem Overview"
Dr. Josh Yates
Dr. Josh Yates
Research Director, Thriving Cities Lab
University of Virginia

"The Promise Of America鈥檚 Underdog Cities"
Dr. Reinhard Heckel
Dr. Reinhard Heckel
Associate Professor for Machine Learning
Technical University of Munich

"DNA Data Storage Techniques"
Dr. Louis Taborda
Dr. Louis Taborda
Associate Professor
University of Sydney

"Agile Release Management"
Dr. Osama Khan
Dr. Osama Khan
PostDoc for the Sensor & Actuator Center
University of California Berkeley

"Smart Dust"
Leon Sandler
Leon Sandler
Executive Director of the Deshpande Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"Commercializing University Research"
 
Barclay Rogers
Barclay Rogers
Founder & CEO
Graphyte

"Carbon Capture and Removal: Current Status and Key Challenges"
Jeffrey Parsons
Jeffrey Parsons
Research Professor
Memorial University in Newfoundland

Dr. Munir Mandviwalla
Dr. Munir Mandviwalla
Professor of MIS, Milton F. Stauffer Senior Research Fellow; Executive Director, Institute for Business and Information Technology
Temple University

"The Evolution of Enterprise Systems: The Importance of Transplantability and Tailoring"
Dr. Thomas Wallin
Dr. Thomas Wallin
Assistant Professor | Advanced Manufacturing, Wearable Technologies
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"Soft Robotic Systems and the Future"
Dr. Nathan Johnson
Dr. Nathan Johnson
Associate Professor, The Polytechnic School, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
Arizona State University

"Energy Innovation"
Nik Puri
Nik Puri
Senior VP of IT
FedEx Express

"Digital Transformation"
Dr. Robinson Pino
Dr. Robinson Pino
Computer Scientist and Program Manager for the Advanced Scientific Computing Research
Department of Energy (DOE)

鈥淎dvanced Scientific Computing Research鈥
Dr. John Tooker
Dr. John Tooker
Professor of Entomology
Penn State University

鈥淭oxic Slugs Chart a Path Back to Integrated Pest Management鈥
Yorke Rhodes
Yorke Rhodes
Co-founder of Blockchain
Microsoft Corporation

"Radical Decentralization: The Key to Realizing the Vision of the Internet鈥檚 Founders"
Kyle Veazey
Kyle Veazey
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
City of 糖心Vlog传媒

"Economic Impact & Recovery for 糖心Vlog传媒" (Panelist)
Ernest Strickland
Ernest Strickland
Senior VP of Workforce Development
Greater 糖心Vlog传媒 Chamber of Commerce

"Economic Impact & Recovery for 糖心Vlog传媒" (Panelist)
Naveen Kumar
Naveen Kumar
Faculty - Information Systems
University of Washington

"Analytics from a Higher Education Perspective"
Michelle Epps
Michelle Epps
Senior VP of IT and CIO
FedEx Freight

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