Computational Intelligence
Society
Advancing the theory, design, and application of biologically and linguistically motivated computational paradigms — neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computing, and beyond.
500+
Members
50+
Events
10+
Years Active
20+
Projects
What is Computational Intelligence?
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS) is the premier international professional society dedicated to advancing the theory, design, application, and development of biologically and linguistically motivated computational paradigms.
Bangalore Chapter
The IEEE CIS Bangalore Chapter serves as a hub for students and researchers across Bangalore to collaborate, learn, and innovate in computational intelligence fields. We host workshops, seminars, hackathons, and networking events throughout the year.
Founded
2012
Region
IEEE Region 10
Focus
AI & CI Research
Network
Global IEEE
Our Mission
To nurture a generation of engineers and researchers who can apply and advance computational intelligence techniques to solve real-world challenges — from healthcare to robotics, finance to climate modeling.
Neural Networks
Exploring deep learning architectures and connectionist systems that mimic biological cognition.
Fuzzy Systems
Advancing fuzzy logic and approximate reasoning for complex real-world decision making.
Evolutionary Computing
Applying genetic algorithms, evolutionary programming, and swarm intelligence to optimization.
Hybrid AI Systems
Integrating multiple computational paradigms for robust, adaptive intelligent systems.
Research & Innovation
Fostering cutting-edge research, publications, and industry-grade project development.
Community Growth
Building a vibrant network of students, researchers, and professionals in Bangalore.
What's Happening
From deep learning bootcamps to research competitions — explore our rich calendar of workshops, seminars, hackathons, and expert talks.
Deep Learning Bootcamp 2024
A hands-on full-day workshop covering CNNs, RNNs, transformers, and practical deep learning with PyTorch. Limited seats for an immersive learning experience.
CIS Hackathon: AI for Social Good
A 48-hour hackathon challenging teams to build AI-driven solutions addressing social challenges in healthcare, education, and environment.
Fuzzy Logic & Control Systems Talk
An expert lecture on fuzzy reasoning, membership functions, and their real-world applications in control engineering.
Evolutionary Algorithms Seminar
Exploring genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, and differential evolution with practical examples.
Student Paper Competition 2024
Annual student research paper competition with awards for best papers in CI-related topics. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Neural Networks & NLP Workshop
Intensive session on NLP fundamentals, attention mechanisms, and fine-tuning pre-trained language models for real applications.
Student Branch Chapters
An IEEE Student Branch gives students a community of peers, and a connection to faculty and
industry professionals who drive innovation in countless technical fields.
Meet the Executive Committee
Dedicated professionals driving IEEE CIS Bangalore forward through research, events, and community building.
Core Committee - 2026
Dr Sumana Maradithaya
Chair
CORE COMMITTEE - 2026
Dr. Manjunath Kounte
Secretary
CORE COMMITTEE - 2026
Dr Kumaresh Sheelavat
Joint Secretary
CORE COMMITTEE - 2026
Dr Anitha P
Treasurer
CORE COMMITTEE - 2026
Execom Members (Bangalore Chapter)
Dr. Kusuma S. M.
Execom Member
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Dr. Sanjay M Belgaonkar
Execom Member
BMSIT&M
Dr. Nagarathna C R
Execom Member
B N M Institute of Technology
Nishanth Krishna
Executive Director
Visiminds Technologies
Dr. Manju Khanna
Execom Member
Amritha College of Engineering
Dr. Piyush Kumar Pareek
Execom Member
NMIT
Nibras Ahmed
Execom Member
Intel Technologies
Mohammed Ameen
Execom Member
Cisco
Dr Venkataswamy R
Execom Member
Christ University
Dr Tabassum Ara
Execom Member
HKBK College of Engineering
Dr Helen Joy
Execom Member
Christ University
Dr Soumyalatha Naveen
Execom Member
Manipal Institute of Technology
Dr Kiran Kataraki
Execom Member
Neudesic Technologies
Dr N Kavitha
Execom Member
REVA University
Dr Renuka Tali
Execom Member
K. S. School of Engineering & Management
Past Chairs
Dr Y V S Lakshmi
Chair (2014-16)
Past Chair
Anandi Giridharan
Chair (2016-18)
Past Chair
Dr Vijaya Kumar B P
Chair (2018-22)
Past Chair
Dr Megha Arakeri
Chair (2022-24)
Past Chair
Role of IEEE CIS Bangalore Chapter
Role of IEEE CIS Bangalore Chapter act as a bridge between global IEEE CIS and local members. Workshops, seminars, technical assistance to IEEE conferences, technical talks, mentorship programs, networking events and research collaborations.
The strong focus of this chapter has a strong focus AI ecosystem in Bengaluru.
Key Focus Areas of this chapter works on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Systems, Evolutionary Computation, Data Science & Intelligent Systems.
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