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Join fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat with Ajay Varadharajan (MS & MSE '11): "Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI is Powering Real Change in Climate Action"

Discover how artificial intelligence is breaking new ground in the fight against climate change. This talk demystifies the jargon and explores the tangible, impactful ways AI is being applied to sustainability—from predictive modeling and food supply chain transparency to carbon accounting. Join us to see how GreenSwapp AI is pushing boundaries and bringing clarity to AI's role in a greener future.
 

About Ajay Varadharajan:

Ajay is the creator of GreenSwapp, a company that harmonizes product data and tracks CO2 per product or recipe accurately, at scale. GreenSwapp is on a mission to transform how companies procure products from suppliers. Informed buyers at retailers & product brands have the power of scale to drive the revolution towards more sustainable supply chains, by shifting the products they purchase to lower-carbon alternatives.

Ajay is an engineer turned climate-tech entrepreneure. He spends his time and 15 years of experience as a climate scientist solving tough climate problems using AI and tech. Prior to earning his Master of Science and Master of Science in Engineering degrees at U-M, he earned his bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the event date.