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Live webinar held on October 9, 2024 JST
The original event was presented to a Japanese audience. While parts are in Japanese, Dr. Michael Connell presented the main presentation in English. This on-demand recording of the event includes Japanese subtitles for Dr. Connell's talk.
ENTHOUGHT BRIEFING:
Next Generation Materials Informatics
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence is set to redefine the landscape of R&D in materials science and chemistry, particularly in high-stakes areas such as battery technologies, semiconductors, biochemicals, specialty chemicals, and advanced materials. For R&D and product leaders, the promise of AI lies not just in its ability to accelerate research but in its potential to revolutionize how innovation is achieved.
Specifically, leaders from the C-Suite to the materials lab are rightfully looking for AI to:
- accelerate product development
- maximize resources
- remove bottlenecks
- enhance long-term innovation
- support data-driven decision-making
Despite the immense potential, many companies struggle with their existing AI initiatives or are unsure of how best to start them.
This briefing is designed for those at the forefront of R&D and product development who are seeking strategic advantages in today's competitive market.
We explore how recent breakthroughs in AI could be applied to chemical and materials product design to overcome traditional barriers—like steep learning curves, limited datasets, and constrained IT infrastructure—and unlock new opportunities for innovation. U.S.-based Enthought expert, Dr. Michael Connell, delves into how emerging techniques that utilize AI to train AI are democratizing AI for science-based research, enabling faster model training with fewer data requirements and opening new avenues for impactful R&D.
Join us and position your organization for early access to unprecedented opportunities for breakthroughs in materials science and product development.
Speakers
Michael Connell, EdD
Chief Operating Officer
Enthought Inc.
Connell holds a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, and a doctorate in Education from Harvard University. He is a learning scientist with a background in robotics, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and education. He is passionate about using data science to solve practical problems, from data mining to predictive modeling to adaptive learning design. Prior to joining Enthought, he was a software design engineer at Microsoft and also served as a teacher at Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and The University of Texas. Connell has served in numerous key roles at Enthought including vice president of organizational change and digital transformation, before becoming Chief Operating Officer in 2023.
Randy (Katsunori) Mizogami
Representative Director and General Manager
Enthought G.K.
Randy serves as a key member of the executive team at Enthought, spearheading expansion efforts in Japan. Prior to joining Enthought, he was Country Head for DigitalRoute, a global data management company, and played a pivotal role in the company’s success. Randy holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Kwansei Gakuin University, in Hyogo, Japan, and has studied Marketing at Mount Royal College in Alberta, Canada.
Enthought helps companies all over the world solve complex data challenges unique to enterprise scientific R&D by leveraging advanced technologies that accelerate innovation and transform the business. We bring an unparalleled blend of expertise and experience in advanced AI/ML techniques, scientific research and data, and business strategy. Enthought is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA with additional offices in Tokyo, Japan; Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Zürich, Switzerland.
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