{"676443":{"#nid":"676443","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Operational AI in Manufacturing: Real Case Studies, Real Results","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKarim Pourak and Kamran Paynabar\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECEO and Chief Science Officer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProcess Miner, ATDC\/GT\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday, November 4\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E12:00 - 1:00 PM\u0026nbsp;Eastern Time\u003Cbr\u003ELocation:\u0026nbsp;Callaway\/GTMI bldg.,\u003Cbr\u003ERoom 114\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELunch provided for in-person attendees on a first come first serve basis.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you can\u2019t join us in-person, Zoom link: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/j\/94192905022?pwd=WdMBv2JZaKrj2W8QeaWx0PbNCUI101.1\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/j\/94192905022?pwd=WdMBv2JZaKrj2W8QeaWx0PbNCUI101.1\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2024-gtmi-fall-lunch-learn-lecture-series-ampf-tbd-guest-tickets-1005218775417?aff=oddtdtcreator\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease register here prior to attending.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbstract: \u003C\/strong\u003EIn this session, Karim Pourak, CEO of ProcessMiner, explores the impact of AI on manufacturing operations, focusing on real-world applications and outcomes. Highlighting use case studies from multiple industries, the session demonstrates how AI-driven solutions have facilitated substantial improvements in efficiency, quality, agility, and sustainability while reducing production costs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAttendees will gain insights into how AI, IIOT, Digital Twin, and big data analytics enable manufacturers to reduce waste, improve product quality, and drive operational excellence. This session illustrates the tangible return on investment (ROI) that AI can deliver, making it a key driver of an innovative approach to modern manufacturing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKey Focus Areas:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReal-world examples of AI applications in manufacturing.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnhancements in quality control, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe role of AI in predictive analytics and autonomous optimization\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBios:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKamran Paynabar\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKamran Paynabar, Ph.D. is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and Co-founder of ProcessMiner\u2122. He is a leading expert in developing advanced statistical and machine-learning methodologies for industrial applications. Dr. Paynabar\u0027s research has been instrumental in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving system operations, and enabling proactive maintenance strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his role at ProcessMiner, Dr. Paynabar is a Fouts Family Early Career Professor and Associate Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. His work has received significant recognition, with over 59 peer-reviewed journal publications, 21 research grants totaling over $2.5 million, and numerous awards, including best paper awards from prestigious societies such as INFORMS and IISE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. Paynabar\u0027s impact extends beyond academia and industry, where his methodologies have been successfully applied across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. He has advised numerous Ph.D. students, many of whom have gone on to secure influential roles in both academia and industry. His entrepreneurial vision and technical expertise have helped ProcessMiner become a leading provider of AI-driven solutions, serving pulp and paper, plastics, and water treatment industries. Dr. Paynabar\u0027s commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive advancements in process optimization and quality control.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKarim Pourak\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKarim Pourak is a visionary technologist and accomplished serial entrepreneur based in Atlanta, Georgia. As the co-founder and CEO of ProcessMiner\u2122, Karim leads a team dedicated to revolutionizing manufacturing through AI-driven process analytics and autonomous optimization. With three decades of experience in software product design, development, and commercialization, he has a proven track record of transforming innovative concepts into successful business ventures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKarim\u0027s entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding several successful startups in the Biotech and AI sectors, such as BaseHealth Inc. and PrecisionWellness Inc. His passion for technology and commitment to innovation have positioned him as a key figure in leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to solve complex business challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt ProcessMiner, Karim focuses on delivering real-time, data-driven insights that enhance product quality, streamline manufacturing processes, and reduce waste. His dynamic leadership and deep understanding of technology\u0027s intersection with business continue to shape the future of manufacturing, making him an influential voice in the technology and industrial sectors.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESpeakers: Karim Pourak and Kamran Paynabar, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Process Miner and ATDC\/GT.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Speakers: Karim Pourak and Kamran Paynabar, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Process Miner and ATDC\/GT."}],"uid":"35575","created_gmt":"2024-08-30 19:51:26","changed_gmt":"2024-10-25 19:19:24","author":"adavidson38","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2024-11-04T12:00:00-05:00","event_time_end":"2024-11-04T13:00:00-05:00","event_time_end_last":"2024-11-04T13:00:00-05:00","gmt_time_start":"2024-11-04 17:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2024-11-04 18:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2024-11-04 18:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"location":"Location:\u00a0Callaway\/GTMI bldg., Room 114","extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\/pastlectures","title":"GTMI\u0027s Fall 2024 Lunch and Learns"},{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/j\/94192905022?pwd=WdMBv2JZaKrj2W8QeaWx0PbNCUI101.1","title":"Join this seminar virtually"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2024-gtmi-fall-lunch-learn-lecture-series-ampf-tbd-guest-tickets-1005218775417?aff=oddtdtcreator","title":"Please register here prior to attending"}],"groups":[{"id":"155831","name":"Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI)"},{"id":"660369","name":"Matter and Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"189814","name":"go-researchevents"},{"id":"186857","name":"go-gtmi"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1795","name":"Seminar\/Lecture\/Colloquium"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"78761","name":"Faculty\/Staff"},{"id":"177814","name":"Postdoc"},{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:billyde.brown@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBillyde Brown\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}