Dr. Praphul Chandra

Dr. Praphul Chandra is a distinguished figure in academia, industry, and startups, with extensive expertise in Machine Learning, AI, and Blockchain. With over 25 years of experience in R&D, Dr. Chandra holds a PhD in Game Theory & Mechanism Design from the Indian Institute of Science, along with an MS in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. His professional journey includes roles such as Founder CEO at Koinearth, Professor of Machine Learning at uGDX, and Senior Research Scientist at Hewlett Packard. Dr. Chandra boasts a remarkable portfolio, including over 36 publications, 4 book chapters, 2 authored books, and numerous keynote speeches delivered at industry forums. He currently serves as Accenture Luminary and as a member of the Board of Studies at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Science. With his extensive expertise spanning academia, industry, and startups, Dr. Chandra is spearheading innovative research, skill development, and industry collaboration initiatives, driving Atria University to the forefront of AI innovation and application.