Panel 1: Responsible AI & the Potential of Fuzzy Systems
Panel Moderator: Prof. Kelly Cohen, Director AI Bio Lab, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Panel Topic Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to transform various aspects of human society, such as healthcare, education, transportation, and finance. However, AI also poses significant ethical challenges, such as ensuring its transparency, accountability, and fairness. How can we design and deploy AI systems that are aligned with human values and respect the rights and dignity of all stakeholders? How can we ensure that AI systems are not biased, discriminatory, or harmful to humans and the environment? This panel session is a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from the experts and engage in a lively and constructive dialogue on the topic of responsible AI and fuzzy systems. The panel session will provide a comprehensive and balanced overview of the current state and future prospects of fuzzy systems within AI, highlighting their ethical challenges and opportunities. The panel session will also offer practical and actionable recommendations for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators who are interested in developing and deploying fuzzy systems and AI in a responsible and beneficial manner.
Panelists:
- Prof. Laurah Turner, Assistant Dean, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Prof. Julia (Taylor) Rayz, Associate Department Head, Computer and Information Technology Purdue University, Indiana, USA
- Maxim Serezhin, Founder & CEO, Standard Power, 551 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, NY, NY 10022, USA
- Adam Phillips, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, New York, NY, 1255 Amsterdam Ave Floor 1, New York, NY 10027, USA
- Prof. Fernando Antonio Campos Gomide, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Prof. Vladik Kreinovich, Computer Science, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
- Dr. Nicholas Ernest, Chief Architect, Thales Avionics, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Panel 2: Celebrating Prof. Michio Sugeno’s educational and research contributions in Fuzzy Systems
Panel Moderator: Prof. Kelly Cohen, Director AI Bio Lab, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Panel Topic Description: Join us for a distinguished panel session at the annual North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society Conference, dedicated to celebrating the monumental educational and research contributions of Prof. Michio Sugeno in the field of Fuzzy Systems. Esteemed panelists from academia and industry will delve into Prof. Sugeno’s groundbreaking work, including the development of the Sugeno integral and his pioneering efforts in establishing a theoretical framework for fuzzy modeling and control systems. The discussion will highlight his innovative methodologies and their profound impact on advancements in fuzzy logic applications across various domains. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the enduring legacy of Prof. Sugeno’s work and its relevance to contemporary challenges in fuzzy systems research.
Panelists:
- Prof. Barnabas Bede, Department Chair, Mathematics, DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, Washington, USA
- Prof. Scott Dick, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Prof. Fernando Antonio Campos Gomide, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Prof. Vladik Kreinovich, Computer Science, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA