Dr. Ashutosh Mishra,
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Dubai Campus

AI-based Countermeasure for Irregular Situations in Autonomous Vehicles

Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential in developing autonomous vehicles, enabling them to perceive, interpret, and navigate complex environments. Advanced algorithms support real-time decision-making, sensor fusion, object detection, and path planning. Machine learning models, particularly deep learning, help vehicles process data from cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors to enhance safety and efficiency. AI also improves vehicle behavior in dynamic situations through adaptive control systems. This integration is crucial for achieving fully autonomous driving, reducing human error, and shaping future transportation. The talk explores AI applications in mitigating and countering irregular situations in highly automated driving.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Ashutosh Mishra is an accomplished academician with a distinguished career in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He earned his B.Tech. from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow, India (2008), followed by an M.Tech. in Microelectronics & VLSI Design from the National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, India (2011). He completed his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India (2018). Dr. Mishra has previously served as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India. In 2019, he was honored with the Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) by the National Research Foundation of Korea under the Ministry of Science & ICT, South Korea. From 2019 to 2023, he advanced his research as a Research Professor and Brain Pool Fellow in the Seamless Transportation Lab at Yonsei University, South Korea. Currently, Dr. Mishra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, UAE. A prolific scholar, he holds four patents and has over 40 publications, including high-impact articles in scientific journals, international conferences, and book chapters. He has also served as the editor of four books and is an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development. His research expertise spans smart sensors, intelligent systems, autonomous vehicles, convergence technology, and artificial intelligence, making significant contributions to advancing technologies for a smarter and more sustainable future.