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AI & Decentralized Technologies
Centre of Excellence

AI & Decentralized Technologies

Building the Earth Stack—a revolutionary digital public infrastructure integrating artificial intelligence and decentralized systems to quantify and preserve our natural capital.

Centre Overview

Pioneering Solutions for Natural Capital

The current market economy's failure to correctly price natural capital is a key driver behind global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. The world urgently needs innovative solutions that integrate the value of natural resources into economic systems.

At Atria University's Centre of Excellence in AI & Decentralized Technologies (ACAD), we are dedicated to pioneering such solutions. Inspired by India's success with the India Stack, we envision the Earth Stack—a revolutionary digital public infrastructure that quantifies and capitalizes on natural capital.

Through cutting-edge AI research, leveraging satellite imagery, environmental DNA (eDNA), and Large Language Models, ACAD aims to integrate the intrinsic value of natural capital into the global economy. Our work in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Blockchain technologies facilitates this integration through digital tokens, assets, wallets, and certificates, driving sustainable practices and fostering environmental conservation.

The Earth Stack

Inspired by India's transformative India Stack, the Earth Stack represents a paradigm shift in how we value and protect our planet's natural resources.

This revolutionary digital public infrastructure combines cutting-edge technologies—satellite imagery, environmental DNA analysis, artificial intelligence, and blockchain—to create a comprehensive system for quantifying, tracking, and capitalizing on natural capital.

By integrating these technologies, we enable transparent, verifiable, and scalable solutions that can drive sustainable practices across industries and economies worldwide.

The time for transformative change is now. Join us at ACAD to drive innovation in AI and decentralized technologies that can reshape the future.

Our Team

Leadership & Expertise

World-class experts driving innovation in AI and decentralized technologies

Dr. Praphul Chandra

Dr. Praphul Chandra

Director

25+ years of experience

Expertise

  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Blockchain
  • Game Theory
  • Digital Public Infrastructure

Background

  • Former leadership at Koinearth
  • Hewlett Packard veteran
  • Academic excellence at Atria University
Prof. Dinker Mattam

Prof. Dinker Mattam

Professor of Practice

Atria University

Dr. H S Prashantha

Dr. H S Prashantha

Professor

Computer Science

Ms. Vibhavari R

Ms. Vibhavari R

Assistant Professor

Digital Transformation

Ms. Nithya Satish

Ms. Nithya Satish

Associate Software Engineer

CoE ACAD

Dr. Dheeraj D

Dr. Dheeraj D

Associate Professor

Digital Transformation

Dr. Chitra Babu

Dr. Chitra Babu

Assistant Professor

CoE ACAD

Ms. Varsha Venkatasubramanian

Ms. Varsha Venkatasubramanian

Assistant Professor

CoE ACAD

Core Technologies

Focus Areas of the Programme

Cutting-edge tools and methodologies driving sustainable innovation and environmental conservation

AI for Environmental Monitoring

Advanced AI systems for real-time environmental data analysis and prediction

Decentralized Technologies

Blockchain and distributed ledger systems for transparent natural capital tracking

Digital Public Infrastructure

Scalable infrastructure inspired by India Stack for global environmental impact

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Secure, transparent systems for digital tokens, assets, and certificates

Sustainability & Climate Change

Solutions addressing climate challenges through technology integration

Natural Capital Valuation

Quantifying and capitalizing on the intrinsic value of natural resources

Large Language Models

Natural language processing for environmental data interpretation and insights

Our Projects

Pioneering innovative solutions at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and environmental sustainability to address global challenges in natural capital valuation and conservation.

Farm Air

Farm Air

AI-powered agricultural monitoring using drone technology and eDNA analysis

Earth Stack Platform

Earth Stack Platform

Digital public infrastructure for natural capital quantification

Biodiversity Monitoring System

Biodiversity Monitoring System

Real-time ecosystem health tracking using AI and satellite data

Climate Finance Tokens

Climate Finance Tokens

Blockchain-based digital assets for environmental conservation

Knowledge Delivery Curriculum

AI for CXOs

Executive-level AI training program designed for C-suite leaders

AI for Tech Leaders

Technical leadership program for engineering and technology managers

AI & ML for Students

Foundational to advanced AI and Machine Learning curriculum for students