Exploring the Future of Computing and AI with Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Calgary

In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki interviews Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary. Dr. Dimitrov shares his journey, his lifelong passion for mathematics, and groundbreaking perspectives on AI, analog computing, quantum technology, encryption, and brain-inspired hardware.💡 Topics Covered:Is the human brain analog, digital, or hybrid?Why analog computing may outperform digital systems for certain problemsThe real future of quantum computing: hype vs. realityExascale supercomputers and their comparison to the human brainImage compression, blockchain algorithms, and AI hardware acceleratorsAdvice for young researchers and innovators