Speaker
Prof. Laxmidhar Behera
Director, IIT Mandi
Prof. Laxmidhar Behera is Director of IIT Mandi and a distinguished expert in robotics, intelligent control systems, and AI applications. He was previously Professor at IIT Kanpur, where he led pioneering research in vision-based robotics and autonomous systems. A PhD graduate of IIT Delhi, he has over 25 years of academic and research experience and has collaborated with leading industries on automation, drones, and cyber-physical systems. His leadership and innovation continue to shape India's technological and research landscape.