University of Illinois Professor Selected as U.S. Delegation AI Expert for Vietnam Engagements
Syed Bahauddin Alam, an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a recognized leader in artificial intelligence for science and engineering, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Vietnam as a U.S. Delegation AI Expert. His role involves high-level engagements in Hanoi focusing on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, engineering education, and the future high-tech workforce. Alam's participation supports Vietnam’s workforce-development priorities and strengthens the U.S.–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He presented on integrating AI and digital twins into advanced engineering curricula at a bilateral seminar and participated in a dialogue with Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training on education cooperation, emerging technologies, and workforce development. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy featured Alam in a public program discussing energy-efficient AI and digital twins.
