Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, the Director of IIT Mandi, brings over 28 years of research and teaching experience to the institution. His expertise spans intelligent systems and control, vision-based robotics, warehouse automation, and brain-computer interfaces. Prof. Behera has been instrumental in establishing collaborations with esteemed organizations like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Renault Nissan, successfully managing research projects exceeding ₹25 crores. His commitment to advancing AI is evident in his efforts to integrate AI technologies into practical applications that benefit society