Ananth Grama (Senior Scientific Advisor), serves as the Samuel D. Conte Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Purdue Institute for Physical AI. A pioneering researcher in parallel and distributed computing, large-scale scientific computing, and artificial intelligence, Professor Grama has advanced the frontiers of scalable computation throughout his distinguished career.
His guidance will be instrumental in designing and scaling interpretable foundation models for mapping cellular states, ensuring both scientific rigor and translational impact. His expertise in physical AI systems provides critical insights for developing robust, clinically-deployable AI technologies that can operate reliably in real-world healthcare settings.