Energy in Action Seminar Series

IN-PERSON ONLY

Join us for an in-person Seminar and Networking for the University of Houston's "Energy in Action Seminar Series". All seminars are free, but pre-registration is required to attend. The seminars will not be broadcast live, but a recording may be made available later.

Location: TBD

Speaker: Tathagata Basu, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Honeywell Process Automation

Title: Artificial Intelligence in Energy Processes — From Control to Cognition

Abstract:
Discover how Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally reshaping industrial energy operations, moving beyond traditional automation to create cognition-driven systems. This presentation explores the convergence of data, analytics, and machine learning to form intelligent feedback loops that significantly reduce human variability and enhance decision quality. Learn about the emerging models of “digital cognition” that enable self-optimizing and resilient plant performance, and gain critical insights into the technical and organizational shifts required to realize this transformative future for industrial operators and engineers.

Speaker Biography:
Tathagata is a highly accomplished executive and thought leader, bringing a unique blend of Chemical Engineering expertise, an MBA, and a Masters in Data Science to the forefront of industrial digital transformation. With a distinguished 25-year track record, he has been instrumental in guiding global energy companies through the complex journey of digitalizing their operational processes. His collaborative approach consistently delivers measurable improvements across critical areas: safety, reliability, efficiency, agility, and sustainability.

As the current Chief Strategy Officer, Tathagata spearheads the development and implementation of aggressive growth strategies designed to significantly enhance Honeywell’s market positioning in the Process Automation sector. His strategic vision focuses on identifying and capitalizing on next-generation technologies that drive superior business outcomes for customers. Tathagata is deeply passionate about humanizing digital technologies. He champions the practical application of AI and automation not as replacements for human capital, but as powerful tools to empower people and solve the Energy industry's most complex challenges, ensuring a smooth and ethical transition to the cognitive plant of the future.

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