OCCS GET Series:AI for Research & Development (AI4R&D): Revolutionizing Innovation and Value Creation in R&D
We are excited to continue the Orange County Computer Society (OCCS) Global Emerging Technologies (GET) Series, a monthly platform dedicated to exploring groundbreaking trends in computer science and technology. Hosted by the IEEE Orange County Computer Society Chapter, this series brings together professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts to engage with forward-thinking ideas and cutting-edge advancements.
This month, we dive into the transformative role of AI in Research & Development (R&D). Integrating AI into R&D processes holds immense potential, driving innovation and unlocking trillions in economic value. According to McKinsey, generative AI alone could contribute $2.6 to $4.4 trillion annually, with R&D and product innovation among the most significant beneficiaries.
Join us as we explore the AI4R&D model, addressing key challenges in the R&D lifecycle, including:
✅ Managing information overload
✅ Optimizing experiment design
✅ Navigating AI risk management
✅ Overcoming the "Valley of Death" in research commercialization
Following the widely recognized Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) framework, we’ll discuss strategies for effectively integrating AI throughout the research-to-commercialization journey to enhance efficiency and maximize value creation.
Attendees will gain insights into how AI can:
🚀 Streamline R&D processes
🤖 Enhance decision-making
💡 Accelerate innovation and commercialization
Additionally, the talk will introduce AI-focused workforce development, explore the future of AI, and provide actionable strategies for implementing AI-powered projects.
📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI-driven research and development!
Interested in sharing your expertise in a future session? We are always looking for passionate speakers! Reach out to us at swapnali.karvekar@ieee.org—we’d love to collaborate.
Join us as we learn, innovate, and shape the future of technology together!
Date and Time
Location
Hosts
Registration
- Date: 29 Apr 2025
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC to 02:00 AM UTC
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- 5270 California Ave
- P3 Innovation Center
- IRVINE, California
- United States 92617
- Starts 24 March 2025 07:00 AM UTC
- Ends 29 April 2025 10:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Has Patel of Infologic
AI for Research & Development (AI4R&D): Revolutionizing Innovation and Value Creation in R&D
Integrating AI into R&D processes presents a promising future, offering significant innovation and value-creation opportunities across industries. McKinsey estimates generative AI could add $2.6 to $4.4 trillion in annual value, with R&D and Product Innovation use cases among the highest contributors.
This talk will delve into the practicality of the AI4R&D model, addressing challenges in the R&D lifecycle, such as information overload, experiment design, AI risk management, and research commercialization “Valley of Death.” Following the widely accepted and federally developed Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) methodology, strategies for integrating AI throughout the research-to-commercialization lifecycle will be discussed to increase efficiency and value creation.
Attendees will learn how AI can streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and accelerate innovation. The presentation will also introduce AI-focused workforce development, the future of AI, and strategies for developing and implementing AI-powered projects.
Biography:
Mr. Has (Hasmukh) Patel is passionate about research and development (R&D) and innovation management. He has gained extensive experience across various sectors, including roles at Bell Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, and B.P. Chemicals before founding Infologic. Over fifteen years at Infologic, he supported U.S. Defense RDT&E organizations and developed several innovation management models, presenting them at defense and corporate events. He is researching the AI-powered Innovation and Value Creation in R&D (AI4R&D™) model.
As a committed advocate, Mr. Patel volunteered for the U.S. Department of Commerce's NIST Generative A.I. Public Working Group (NIST GAI-PWG). He represented Infologic at the Department of Defense's Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) working group, the UCLA-managed Advanced Manufacturing USA Institute—CESMII, and the USC-led Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal). He also judges various business planning competitions and the A.I. Innovation Challenge, highlighting his dedication to fostering innovation.
Agenda
| Time (in PST) | Activity |
| 04:15pm - 05:00pm | Check-in and networking |
| 05:00pm - 05:30pm | OCCS Chapter Introduction + Pizza! |
| 05:30pm - 06:30pm | Speaker: Has Patel |
| 06:30pm - 07:00pm | Q/A |