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Professor Vishnu Pendyala is a tenured faculty member at San José State University (SJSU), serving as a Senator in the Academic Senate and Chair of the IEEE Computer Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter. His academic roles include teaching graduate courses in Machine Learning (DATA 245), Big Data Technologies (DATA 228), and Data Warehousing (DATA 226). He holds dual expertise in Computer Engineering and Data Analytics, straddling the College of Engineering and the Data Science programs.
His research focuses on AI ethics, misinformation detection, and sustainable AI, with over 100 publications and keynote addresses at IEEE, ACM, and Springer conferences. Notable contributions include frameworks for combating misinformation, quantifying AI's environmental impact, and promoting equitable AI development. Pendyala is a IEEE Distinguished Contributor and ACM Distinguished Speaker, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in his work.
Recent trends in his articles reflect growing attention to AI's societal implications, such as ethical governance, environmental sustainability, and policy reforms. He actively engages with media (Newsweek, The Hill) and policymakers to translate technical insights into public discourse. Pendyala’s service roles include leadership in academic senate committees and global IEEE chapters, advocating for equitable educational and research practices.
Education: PhD, MS, BS in Computer Engineering and MBA in Finance. His work bridges technical innovation with societal responsibility, addressing challenges such as AI-driven democracy, ecological footprint mitigation, and global data governance.
