Latest news with #WoxsenUniversity
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Woxsen University's new book on Necrobotics
Bengaluru: Woxsen University has marked a major academic milestone with the launch of Necrobotics for Healthcare Applications and Management, a ground breaking new book co-edited by Dr. Raul V. Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University and Dr. K. Hemachandran Director of AI Research Centre & Vice Dean School of Business, Woxsen University. The book is the result of a global collaboration among leading experts and represents the culmination of the last three years of ongoing research on Necrobotics in healthcare. It marks a significant step forward in reimagining healthcare through innovation. Necrobotics, the central theme of the book, explores how biological materials such as spider legs and other naturally engineered systems can be integrated with artificial intelligence and robotics to create advanced medical devices.
Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Woxsen University Ranks Among India's Top Institutions in Architecture, Design, Business, and Technology in Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 18: Woxsen University has achieved top national rankings across multiple disciplines in the Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025 for Top Professional Colleges of India. The rankings place Woxsen among the leading private institutions in the country, reflecting its academic strength, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on future-oriented education. In the 2025 rankings, Woxsen University has once again demonstrated its academic excellence across diverse disciplines. The program offered by the School of Architecture & Planning has been ranked 2nd among the top 30 private institutes in India. The (Hons.) in Fashion Design from the School of Arts & Design holds an impressive 3rd position among the top 25 private institutions. The BBA program under the School of Business has secured the 8th rank among the top 130 privateinstitutes, while the program from the School of Technology stands at 12th out of the top 200 private institutes in India. In addition to its rankings performance, Woxsen University has been prominently featured in Outlook magazine as an institution that sets the 'Gold Standard' for Advanced Learning Infrastructure and Industry-driven Curriculum in India. The feature recognises the university's approach to aligning academic learning with current industry standards and practices. The Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025 are based on comprehensive parameters including academic quality, infrastructure, faculty qualifications, research productivity, and industry readiness. Woxsen's performance across these benchmarks reflects its steady growth and its evolving role in shaping the landscape of higher education in India. About Woxsen University, Hyderabad: Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia's largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 170+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India's Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 Private Institutes.
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Woxsen University Ranks Among India's Top Institutions in Architecture, Design, Business, and Technology in Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025
HYDERABAD, India, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Woxsen University has achieved top national rankings across multiple disciplines in the Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025 for Top Professional Colleges of India. The rankings place Woxsen among the leading private institutions in the country, reflecting its academic strength, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on future-oriented education. In the 2025 rankings, Woxsen University has once again demonstrated its academic excellence across diverse disciplines. The program offered by the School of Architecture & Planning has been ranked 2nd among the top 30 private institutes in India. The (Hons.) in Fashion Design from the School of Arts & Design holds an impressive 3rd position among the top 25 private institutions. The BBA program under the School of Business has secured the 8th rank among the top 130 private institutes, while the program from the School of Technology stands at 12th out of the top 200 private institutes in India. In addition to its rankings performance, Woxsen University has been prominently featured in Outlook magazine as an institution that sets the 'Gold Standard' for Advanced Learning Infrastructure and Industry-driven Curriculum in India. The feature recognises the university's approach to aligning academic learning with current industry standards and practices. The Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025 are based on comprehensive parameters including academic quality, infrastructure, faculty qualifications, research productivity, and industry readiness. Woxsen's performance across these benchmarks reflects its steady growth and its evolving role in shaping the landscape of higher education in India. About Woxsen University, Hyderabad: Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia's largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 170+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India's Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 Private Institutes. Photo:
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Building An AI Future Without Sacrificing The Planet
Somdip is the Chief Scientist of Nosh Technologies, an MIT Innovator Under 35 and a Professor of Practice (AI/ML) at the Woxsen University. AI has revolutionized the way industries operate—streamlining processes, unlocking insights and catalyzing new markets. However, behind these breakthroughs lies a growing environmental shadow. On one hand, AI can be leveraged to promote ESG goals within corporations and industries. On the other hand, its escalating energy demands pose significant challenges to global net-zero initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. A striking example: everyday interactions with ChatGPT—like users saying "thank you"—can cumulatively consume up to 10 times more energy than a standard Google search result, translating into millions in electricity spending and a consequential carbon footprint. This encapsulates a broader tension: How do we reconcile AI's promise with the urgent goals of net zero? Counting The Environmental Cost AI's climb has been meteoric. A 2024 Center for Data Innovation report found that models like OpenAI's GPT‑3, with its 175 billion parameters, required roughly 1,287 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy for a single training run—generating 552 metric tons of carbon (equivalent to hundreds of cars on the road). What's more, according to Goldman Sachs, data centers (AI's operational backbone) currently consume 1% to 2% of global electricity, a proportion expected to rise to 3% to 4% by 2030 as AI computing demand accelerates. Where AI Meets Net-Zero Tensions For businesses, governments and investors, this convergence presents a dilemma. The economic upsides of AI are undeniable—advanced analytics, automation and smarter decision making. Yet persisting on a path of unchecked energy use undermines corporate ESG commitments, international climate pledges and responsible science goals. Unless energy efficiency and low-carbon energy sourcing scale up, AI's rise could offset wider sustainability gains. Building A Framework For Responsible AI To position AI as a catalyst—not a constraint—for achieving net zero, businesses and policymakers must embrace a holistic framework that incorporates efficiency, sustainability, governance and collaboration. The following five pillars outline how to responsibly advance AI while curbing its environmental footprint: One of the most effective ways to reduce AI's carbon intensity is through designing models that require less computational power to deliver high performance. A notable example is Google's Generalist Language Model (GLaM), which leverages a sparsely activated architecture. Despite having nearly 1.2 trillion parameters, GLaM consumed just around 456 MWh during training, according to the Center for Data Innovation report—roughly one-third the energy required for GPT‑3—while outperforming it on several language benchmarks. Beyond model design, developers can deploy methods like pruning (removing unnecessary neurons), quantization (reducing numerical precision), knowledge distillation (training smaller models to mimic larger ones), embedded machine learning (machine learning on embedded systems) and federated learning (distributing model training across devices). These approaches collectively help lower both training and inference energy costs. AI's massive energy draw is ultimately tied to where and how it runs. Transitioning to renewable-powered data centers is a foundational step in decarbonizing AI operations. Companies should also prioritize deploying advanced cooling systems and optimizing server usage to prevent energy waste. Microsoft is committed to powering all of its data centers with 100% renewable energy by 2025, setting a strong benchmark for the sector. Infrastructure improvements not only shrink emissions but also future-proof operations against evolving regulatory and ESG standards. Governments have a critical role to play in steering AI innovation along a sustainable path. Public policy should encourage low-carbon AI adoption through mechanisms such as tax credits for green computing, grants for energy-efficient model research and the establishment of minimum efficiency thresholds for high-performance computing. The European Union's Green Deal provides a leading example, embedding energy efficiency into digital innovation policy. By building similar frameworks globally, policymakers can guide AI growth without compromising climate targets. Without visibility into AI's environmental footprint, it's impossible to improve it. Organizations should start to report the energy consumption and emissions associated with their AI models and infrastructure, ideally through standardised disclosures—something akin to a sustainability label for AI. Tools like the AI Emissions Scenario Generator can assist in estimating and tracking a model's carbon impact, fostering transparency across the ecosystem. Public accountability not only builds trust but incentivises continuous improvement in energy efficiency. Sustainability in AI isn't a challenge any one group can solve alone. Collaboration among scientists, technologists, corporate leaders and policymakers is essential to build shared standards for sustainable model development. Organizations like the Partnership on AI provide platforms for multi-stakeholder dialogue on ethics, efficiency and environmental impact. Through such partnerships, the global AI community can co-create certification standards, share best practices and accelerate the adoption of greener methodologies across sectors. Turning AI Into A Climate Asset When responsibly deployed, AI becomes a force multiplier for sustainability efforts: • Grid Optimization: AI-driven demand forecasting enables utilities to match renewable generation with usage patterns—minimizing waste and balancing intermittent supply. • Precision Agriculture: Smart farming solutions optimize waste, water, fertilizer and pesticide use. For example, research by Cornell University found that predictive modeling could cut irrigation volumes by 40% while preserving yields. • Sustainable Logistics: AI route-planning tools—already used by logistics giants—reduce fuel usage, slash emissions and drive down costs through smarter delivery scheduling and traffic forecasting. A practical example from my own work in building AI responsibly involves deploying embedded machine learning—that is, running trained models directly on edge devices like smartphones without relying on constant cloud communication. By applying techniques such as model pruning, quantization and federated learning, we were able to dramatically reduce computational load and energy usage during both training and inference. These models helped users manage food inventory efficiently, leading to measurable reductions in waste and associated carbon emissions. This approach not only embodies the five pillars of responsible AI—efficiency, sustainability, governance, transparency, and collaboration—but also demonstrates how lightweight, localized AI solutions can drive meaningful progress toward net-zero goals at scale. The Bottom Line AI's rise and climate action need not be at odds. With thoughtful approaches (efficient models, clean infrastructure, transparent practices and enabling policy), AI can accelerate net zero rather than slow it—which ties back to reskilling workforces for the AI era and empowering them to thrive in AI-driven futures. Our next chapter must ensure that AI grows with, not against, sustainability. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Hans India
03-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Woxsen University Co-Hosts ADoBE'2025 Pre-Event on Hyderabad's Historic Water Systems
The School of Architecture and Planning, Woxsen University, in collaboration with a consortium of national and international partners, co-hosted the pre-event for ADoBE'2025 Architecture and Design of Built Environment. Titled 'The Historic Water Systems of Hyderabad', the hybrid-format event served as a critical point of departure for the broader theme of ADoBE'2025: Reimagining the Lakefront. The Chief Guest, Mr. K. Suresh Kumar, Chief Engineer, Musi River Front Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL), shared insights grounded in ongoing policy interventions and emphasized the necessity for multi-stakeholder engagement in river and lakefront revitalization. The convening brought together urban planners, conservationists, environmentalists, and academic leaders to interrogate the future of Hyderabad's water heritage through the lens of the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach. Anchored in the understanding that water systems are not only ecological resources but also cultural assets, the event highlighted the pressing need for integrative, heritage-sensitive urban strategies. Complementing the discourse, an exhibition featured conservation efforts by GSV Suryanarayana Murthy and a curated collection of architectural thesis projects by students of Woxsen University. These exhibits underscore the critical intersection between traditional ecological wisdom and contemporary conservation practices. Vishal Khurma, CEO at Woxsen University, shared institutional strategy & positioning, "We live in a time where green cities are built with grey concrete, smart cities rely on IoT systems that often fail during monsoons, and we speak of progress while urban homes shrink, and rural ones expand. Architecture today is shaped by these contradictions. As we turn to AI, 3D printing, and other emerging tools to 'revive' design, the real need is to pause and question the direction itself. This session is a step toward helping the next generation of architects make sense of this paradox and to bring greater clarity, intent, and balance into urban planning across India.' The day's discussions were shaped by an eminent lineup of speakers, including Matthias Ripp, World Heritage Coordinator, City of Regensburg, Germany and International Adjunct Professor at Woxsen University; Sajjad Shahid, historian, columnist, and conservation advocate; GSV Suryanarayana Murthy, South Zone Representative, ICOMOS India; Maheep Singh Thapar, Urban Planner and Director, ADAPT Technologies; and Madhulika Choudhary, Environmental Activist and Founder, Dhruvansh NGO. An engaging panel discussion 'Water, Heritage, and Urban Futures' brought to the fore the multidimensional relevance of water heritage in shaping equitable and resilient urban futures. Dr. Raul V. Rodriguez, Vice-President of Woxsen University, reflected on the broader institutional vision, 'At Woxsen, we view the urban realm as a dynamic interface of culture, ecology, and governance. Initiatives like ADoBE are emblematic of our institutional ethos leveraging academic capital to provoke systems-level thinking and catalyse actionable pathways in sustainable development. This convening reaffirms our commitment to shaping thought leadership that is as contextually attuned as it is globally conscious.' Ar. Sonia Gupta, Dean, School of Architecture and Planning, said, 'In re-engaging with Hyderabad's historic water systems, we are not merely reflecting on the past—we are recalibrating the frameworks through which urban resilience, heritage stewardship, and spatial equity are understood and enacted. The ADoBE platform is a strategic proposition to position design education at the intersection of inquiry, advocacy, and impact.' Organised in partnership with DRONAH Foundation, Heritopolis Network, INTACH Hyderabad Chapter, ICOMOS India, NIUA, and Altrim Publishers, the event lays the groundwork for ADoBE'2025, scheduled for September. It affirms the critical role of academic institutions in curating cross-sector dialogues that influence policy and practice in sustainable urban transformation.
