Chandigarh University has announced the launch of the World Conference on Computational Science and Technology, scheduled for 26 and 27 March 2026. The conference is organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and is technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. This global event revolves around the theme Shaping the Future with Computational Intelligence and AI Innovations and is set to bring together top researchers, innovators, and industry leaders.
To elevate the academic vision with real world industry insight, the organizers have constituted a prestigious Industry Advisory Committee featuring senior professionals from leading global technology companies. The committee will play a vital role in shaping the technical direction of the conference, identifying emerging research areas, and aligning the event with global advancements in AI, ML, IoT, automation, cybersecurity, and computational sciences.
A Committee Designed to Reflect Global Excellence
Members of the advisory group have contributed to some of the world’s largest and most complex technology systems. Their combined experience covers enterprise AI models, next generation computing architectures, industrial automation, intelligent commerce, distributed platforms, cloud scale engineering, ethical AI, and agent driven applications.
Such advisory positions are widely recognized as indicators of domain leadership, professional influence, and international standing. The committee’s formation signals the strategic intent of WcCST 2026 to act as a bridge between research, industry practice, and global innovation trends.
Industry Advisory Committee
Below are the appointed members along with a brief overview of their professional domains. Photo placeholders are included for official publication.
Manish Shah
Affiliation: eBay Inc, USA
Expertise: Information retrieval, advanced computing, distributed systems, artificial intelligence.
Manish Shah is known for driving large scale information systems, intelligent search, and global e commerce computing platforms. His work in applied AI for enterprise grade environments brings deep industry perspective to the conference.
Sheetal Tatiya
Affiliation: Accenture, USA
Expertise: Data science, AI/ML
Sheetal Tatiya brings extensive experience in enterprise data strategy, analytical transformation, and industry focused digital innovation through advanced data techniques.
Lin Yuan
Affiliation: CashApp, USA
Expertise: Data science, cybersecurity
Lin Yuan’s work blends intelligent financial systems with modern security frameworks. His insights support the growing relevance of secure AI systems in financial technology.
Kamal Mann
Affiliation: Apple Inc, USA
Expertise: Industrial automation, IoT, AI and ML
Kamal Mann contributes to smart automation systems, intelligent industrial processes, and the integration of AI into next generation connected devices.
Somesh Rahul
Affiliation: Walmart, USA
Expertise: Generative AI, AR and XR, spatial computing.
Somesh Rahul works on immersive computing, AI driven retail platforms, and spatial technologies that define the future of digital commerce and enterprise experience.
Roland Abi
Affiliation: Octane Lending, USA
Expertise: AI and ML, responsible AI
Roland Abi focuses on responsible AI frameworks, ethical deployment, and transparent machine learning solutions in financial platforms.
Soumyajyoti Bhattacharya
Affiliation: PayPal Inc, USA
Expertise: AI, backend systems, distributed systems, ethical AI, agentic commerce.
Soumyajyoti Bhattacharya has played a significant role in designing robust backend and distributed platforms for AI enabled commerce ecosystems.
Vinod Bottu
Affiliation: Microsoft, USA
Expertise: DevOps, AI, computer science, MLOps
Vinod Bottu’s experience covers cloud scale engineering, reliable machine learning pipelines, and enterprise DevOps practices.
Yogiraj Awati
Affiliation: Instacart, USA
Expertise: AI, agentic AI, LLMs, distributed systems, cloud computing, microservices.
Yogiraj Awati contributes to the development of intelligent agentic systems, modern cloud based architectures, and high scale AI models.
Nikhil Jain
Affiliation: Samsung SmartThings, USA
Expertise: Internet of Things, AI and ML, smart home automation, commercial automation.
Nikhil Jain leads work in IoT ecosystems, AI enabled automation, and enterprise scale smart home frameworks that power connected living environments.
A Global Platform for Innovation
WcCST 2026 aims to serve as a platform where breakthrough research meets real world application. With participation from senior engineers, researchers, faculty, and industry leaders, the conference is expected to highlight emerging opportunities in computational intelligence and shape future developments in AI and technology.
The appointment of such a distinguished advisory body positions WcCST 2026 among the premier global events in computational science and sets the stage for impactful discussions, collaborations, and research outcomes.
