Understanding Control Systems and AI Racing

Understanding Control Systems and AI Racing with Dr. Shreyas Sundaram In this episode of Engineering Innovations, hosted by Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Kristin Malavenda interviews Dr. Shreyas Sundaram. Dr. Sundaram, Marie Gordon Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue, specializes in complex networks, including the internet, social networks, power grids, and robotic swarms. He elaborates on the importance of secure and resilient networks. Dr. Sundaram shares his journey from growing up in India and Canada to his academic pursuits in control systems and network science. He explains in detail what control systems are and how they interact with various fields such as communications and distributed algorithms. The discussion also covers his involvement with Purdue's AI racing team, where autonomous cars race at high speeds, and the challenges of developing such cutting-edge technology. Closing with insights on what he looks for in new students and the importance of resilience in research, Dr. Sundaram provides a comprehensive look into his research and passion.Purdue ECE: http://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE Facebook: http://facebook.com/purdueece Twitter: https://twitter.com/PurdueECE @PurdueECE Instagram: https://instagram.com/purdue.ece LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purdue-ece Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, founded in 1888, is one of the largest ECE departments in the nation and is consistently ranked among the best in the country.

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"Engineering Innovations," the official podcast of Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, lives at the intersection of where the physical meets the virtual.In each episode, we sit down with our faculty members who are persistently pursuing their next giant leap. Explore the fascinating world of their cutting-edge research, unravel the mysteries of advanced technologies, and gain insight into the transformative projects that are revolutionizing the field.Whether you're a seasoned professional, a curious student, or simply a tech-enthusiastic, "Engineering Innovations" promises to spark your curiosity and inspire a passion for the endless possibilities within electrical and computer engineering.