Dr. Kedar Kulkarni

Dr. Kedar Kulkarni earned his B.Tech & M.Tech from IIT Bombay and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, USA. With 22 years of experience in mathematical modeling, optimization, and machine learning, he has authored 75+ international publications, 20 patents, and a book. Kedar has contributed to a wide range of industries, including chemical process engineering, renewable energy, IT operational analytics, enterprise asset management, and retail supply chains. He has successfully led AI-driven research initiatives, delivering business impact at GE Global Research, ABB Corporate Research, and IBM Research. He actively engages with academia, mentoring Ph.D. students at IIT Hyderabad and IIT Bombay, serving on senior program committees of prestigious journals and conferences, and delivering invited talks at leading research institutions and industry events. Currently, at Reliance Industries Ltd., he heads AI initiatives in New Energy, shaping the future of AI-driven energy solutions.