SYNTACS 2025
Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Ropar | 8th March 2025
Program ⌛
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-09:00 | Registration/High-Tea | S. Ramanujan Block |
| 09:00-09:30 | Inauguration | CS Seminar Hall, S. Ramanujan Block |
| 09:30-10:30 | Talk by Dr. Debabrata Nayak (Director, Huawei and PwC India) | CS Seminar Hall, S. Ramanujan Block (Live Stream in CS-1) |
| 10:30-11:00 | Tea break | S. Ramanujan Block |
| 10:30-14:00 | Posters | Open CS area + Reception + Labs, S. Ramanujan Block |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch + Networking | Behind S. Ramanujan Block |
| 14:00-15:00 | Talk by Prof. Yogesh Simmhan (Professor, IISc, Bangalore) | CS Seminar Hall, S. Ramanujan Block (Live Stream in CS-1) |
| 15:00-16:30 | Panel Discussion | CS Seminar Hall, S. Ramanujan Block |
| 16:30-18:00 | Posters | Open CS area + Reception + Labs, S. Ramanujan Block |
| 16:30-17:30 | Industry talks | Conference Room, S. Ramanujan Block |
| 19:00-21:30 | Focused Group Discussion + Dinner | TBD |
Talk by Dr. Debabrata Nayak
Dr. Debabrata Nayak is a seasoned management professional with over 18 years of experience in senior leadership roles, specializing in Strategic IT Solutions, Service Delivery, Wireless & Network Communications, and Security. Renowned for formulating robust IT strategies, driving business continuity, and setting security roadmaps, alongside presenting 62 research papers at international forums like IEEE, he is skilled in managing cross-functional teams, executing critical research projects, and harmonizing technical needs with business objectives through effective project planning and execution. Known for blending technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver business excellence and innovation.
Talk by Prof. Yogesh Simmhan
Yogesh Simmhan, an Associate Professor in the Department of Computational and Data Sciences at IISc Bangalore and a Swarna Jayanti Fellow, specializes in scalable software platforms and algorithms for Distributed Systems, including Cloud and Edge Computing, Temporal Graph Processing, and Scalable Machine Learning for Big Data and IoT. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous accolades like the IEEE TCSC Award for Excellence in Scalable Computing (2020) and multiple Best Paper Awards, he is a prominent figure in his field. A Distinguished Member of ACM and IEEE, he also serves on editorial boards of leading journals and the ACM India Executive Council.