Conference Speakers

Rishi Gurnani, Ph.D.

Director of Software Engineering & Algorithms, Matmerize

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Rishi Gurnani is an expert in field of deep learning and brings years of experience building enterprise software at Matmerize, where he currently leads as the Director of Software Engineering & Algorithms. Rishi earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, where his thesis, titled "Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Accelerated Discovery of Energy Storage Polymers", garnered national and international acclaim. He continues to do fundamental research in this area.

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Advancing Nonwovens Technology Using Artificial Intelligence

The steam engine, the light bulb, and the Internet; these are among the handful of technologies that have shaped every industry, including nonwovens. With each passing day, it appears increasingly likely that artificial intelligence (AI) will leave a commensurate mark. AI has already improved the development of novel materials and chemical formulations in academia and industry. To fully harness AI's potential, strategic investments and planning are needed in a few key areas, including digitalization, data capture and management, as well as AI algorithms and their limitations. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of those areas, culminating in impactful and value-added use cases in the nonwovens and polymeric materials domain.