AI and the Future of Engineering 2025
AI and the Future of Engineering 2025 – Translating Research into Practical Solutions
Event Summary
This symposium aims to explore the latest advances in a few key areas of applications of AI in industry, focusing on their applications in engineering, healthcare, and sustainability, with participants and audience from academics, researchers, students, and industry.
Sponsor: Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
Registration details:
The Dyson Institute will cover the full cost of the event, meaning your attendance is free. In lieu of a traditional ticket price we instead ask you to donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK, all donations will be fund matched by the James Dyson Foundation.
Registration for this event will close on June 6th.
Agenda
08:30 – 09:00: Registration
09:00 – 09:10: Mehdi Biroun – Dyson Institute Introduction & Welcome
09:10 – 9:20: Beverley Gibbs – Dyson Institute The Dyson Institute’s Story
09:20 – 09:50: Damien Coyle – University of Bath
Neurotechnology and brain-computer interfaces
09:50 – 10:20: Elaheh Homayounvala - London Metropolitan University
TBC
10:20 – 10:30: Refreshment break
10:30 – 11:00: Mutlu Cukurova - UCL
Human-AI Teaming in Education: From Stochastic Parrots to Synergistic Partners
11:00 – 11:30: Colin Campbell - University of Bristol
Using AI to understand genomically-based diseases’
11:30 – 12:00: Gary Atkinson – UWE
Deep learning and polarised light in the carbon fibre composites industry
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch and Poster Presentation Sessions
13:30 – 14:00: Andrew Duncan – Imperial College London
Opportunities for Generative AI in Design, Simulation, and Optimisation of Engineering Systems
14:00 – 14:30: Matthew Studley – UWE
AI and Robotics at UWE Bristol
14:30 -14:45: Refreshment break
14:45 – 15:15: Nick Hawes - University of Oxford
Better Autonomy Through Uncertainty
15:15 – 15:45: Ze Ji – University of Cardiff
Robot Learning for Manipulating Cluttered and Deformable Objects
15:45 – 16:00: Closing Remarks
16:15 – 17:00: Expert-Led Panel Discussion Session & Closing Remarks
17:00 – 19:00: Casual Dinner and Networking
Further Information
The Institute is committed to creating a safe, inclusive event for all attendees, please read the below information and contact us if you need special arrangements made.
Travel and Accommodation
You are expected to cover all travel and accommodation costs for this event. The Institute is in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Full information will be provided after registration.
The Dyson Institute operates a closed campus policy, only visitors who have registered in advance can attend, you will be turned away by security if you have not registered.
Accommodation
Accommodation options near the Dyson campus include the Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury and several hotels in Chippenham.
Travel and Maps
Here are some options for travellers to consider:
By Air: The nearest international airport to the Dyson Institute is Bristol Airport (BRS), which is approximately 30 miles away. From Bristol Airport, travellers can take a taxi or hire a car to reach the institute.
By Train: The Dyson Institute is approximately 12 miles from Chippenham Station and 9 miles from Kemble Station. Taxi and/or public bus services are available from these train stations to Malmesbury.
By Car: Travelers coming by car can use this pinpoint on the map. On arrival, please take the visiting route and park in the designated free parking area. The roundhouse should be easily identifiable.
Contact
If you have any problems or queries, please get in touch with us at Events@Dysoninstitute.ac.uk