ATS proudly recognizes our own Sridevi Iyengar, an accomplished thermal engineer whose insights reflect both deep experience and forward-thinking innovation. On the future of engineering, Sridevi emphasizes “With the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming everyday workflows, tasks that once required significant manual effort are now being streamlined through AI. This allows engineers to focus on more complex challenges. More importantly, our unique experience remains irreplaceable. So, while AI can accelerate progress, it cannot replicate the intuition and judgment that engineers develop over decades in the field.”
Iyengar is also experiencing how AI and high-performance computing are making a major impact on her field of electronics thermal management. “As systems become more powerful, the demand for advanced cooling solutions has intensified. Traditional cooling methods are no longer sufficient to handle the extreme heat generated at the component level. Innovations such as liquid cooling and next-generation cold plate technologies are becoming essential. Without these advancements, the continued growth of AI could face significant limitations.”
Equally important is the challenge of sustainability. Iyengar underscores the need for the international community to rethink how it handles the vast amounts of heat produced by modern technologies. “Rather than allowing energy to be wasted, I envision a future where excess heat is captured and reused—turning a challenge into an opportunity. Whether it’s heating communities or being converted into other forms of energy, these solutions will require collaboration, creativity, and commitment across the world community.” Through voices like Sridevi Iyengar’s, ATS continues to highlight the leadership and impact of women driving meaningful change in engineering.