official page of Sa.Venkat Ramanujam https://venkatramanujam.in Knock the "T" of the can'T Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:50:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://venkatramanujam.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-Vm-01-32x32.jpg official page of Sa.Venkat Ramanujam https://venkatramanujam.in 32 32 AI-powered virtual hospital – achievements and challenges https://venkatramanujam.in/ai-powered-virtual-hospital-achievements-and-challenges/ Mon, 12 May 2025 12:40:05 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1753 China has made history by launching the world’s first AI-powered virtual hospital, aptly named Agent Hospital. Developed by researchers at Tsinghua University, this groundbreaking project was unveiled in May 2024, and the hospital boasts AI doctor agents that can simulate various medical scenarios.

The technology behind Agent Hospital is built on large language models (LLMs) and deep learning, enabling realistic medical reasoning.

So after a year of launch what was the key achievements and challenges ahead ?!!

The system after a year now hosts over 3,000 AI doctor agents simulating diverse medical specialties (e.g., cardiology, pediatrics).

It processed 20,000 virtual patient cases daily for training and research, far exceeding human hospital capacities.

Also it was adopted by 12 Chinese medical schools to train students via AI-generated cases (e.g., rare diseases, emergency scenarios).

Studies show 40% faster diagnostic skill acquisition among students using the platform versus traditional methods.

AI agents identified 3 novel drug interaction risks missed in prior clinical trials, now under FDA/EMA review.

Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers on AI’s role in optimizing treatment protocols (e.g., cancer radiotherapy plans).

Deployed in 5 rural Chinese hospitals to assist human doctors with diagnostics. Early results show 85% accuracy in common conditions (vs. 92% for senior physicians).

Struggles with complex, multi-system diseases e.g., autoimmune disorders) due to limited real-world data.

Also encountering Technical Hurdle such as Black box decisions where Doctors demand clearer explanations for AI’s treatment suggestions.

Initial cases revealed over-reliance on East Asian medical data, leading to errors in other ethnic groups.

China’s FDA (NMPA) has yet to approve AI for autonomous patient care, restricting use

WHO cited Agent Hospital as a proof-of-concept for AI-augmented healthcare but urged stricter validation.

Also MIT and Stanford launched similar (but smaller) projects in 2025, focusing on mental health AI agents.

So what is ahead ..

Agent Hospital 2.0 Plans to integrate multimodal AI (voice/imaging/lab data) by 2026.

Global data partnerships on the anvil – Collaborating with EU/U.S. hospitals to reduce bias and improve generalizability.

Open for chat :
Promising, But Not Yet Revolutionary .. While Agent Hospital has exceeded expectations in training and research its real-world clinical impact remains limited by regulation, transparency issues, and data gaps.

The next 2–3 years will be critical for transitioning from simulation to widespread patient care.

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Current Research on Rain-Powered Energy.. https://venkatramanujam.in/current-research-on-rain-powered-energy/ Thu, 01 May 2025 04:27:56 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1685 Recently read an article from an authentic Engineering news media channel that made a specific claim that Singapore has developed a technology “10 times more efficient than conventional hydropower systems”

As this topic evinces interest pushed for journey on Current Research on Rain-Powered Energy..

Researchers worldwide have been exploring the potential of converting the kinetic energy of raindrops into electricity using devices known as triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs).

For instance, scientists at the City University of Hong Kong developed a droplet-based electricity generator (DEG) capable of producing over 140 volts from a single 100-microliter water droplet, sufficient to light up 100 small LED bulbs .

Similarly, a team from Tsinghua University in China proposed a design for raindrop energy harvesting using bridge array generators.

Their configuration achieved a peak power output nearly five times higher than conventional methods, reaching 200 watts per square meter .

How about current green enery Status in Singapore

While Singapore is known for its commitment to green innovation, there is no publicly available evidence or credible reports indicating that Singaporean researchers have developed a rain energy panel with efficiency levels surpassing traditional hydropower systems by a factor of ten.

So ..

The idea of harvesting energy from raindrops is a promising area of research with ongoing developments in various countries.

However, the specific claim regarding Singapore’s breakthrough in this technology appears to be unsubstantiated at this time.

It’s advisable to consult official sources or scientific publications for the most accurate and up-to-date information on this topic.

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Board effectiveness & governances https://venkatramanujam.in/board-effectiveness-governances/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:24:53 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1665 As a Lifetime IDDB Member of ICCA, I had the privilege of participating in the Program Familiarisation for Independent Directors conducted by IICA (Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs) — a premier think tank under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

This insightful program was held in Goa from April 23rd to 25th, 2025, focusing on enhancing governance practices, board effectiveness, and the evolving role of independent directors in India’s corporate landscape.

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Criteria for Independent Director Under Companies act 2013 Sec 149 https://venkatramanujam.in/criteria-for-independent-director-under-companies-act-2013-sec-149/ Fri, 03 May 2024 02:56:26 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1639 An independent director in relation to a company, means a director other than a managing director or a whole-time director or a nominee director,—

(a) who, in the opinion of the Board, is a person of integrity and possesses relevant expertise and experience;

(b) (i) who is or was not a promoter of the company or its holding, subsidiary or associate company;

(ii) who is not related to promoters or directors in the company, its holding, subsidiary or associate company;

(c) who has or had no pecuniary relationship with the company, its holding, subsidiary or associate company, or their promoters, or directors, during the two immediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year;

(d) none of whose relatives has or had pecuniary relationship or transaction with the company, its holding, subsidiary or associate company, or their promoters, or directors, amounting to two per cent or more of its gross turnover or total income or fifty lakh rupees or such higher amount as may be prescribed, whichever is lower, during the two immediately preceding financial years or during the current financial year;

(e) who, neither himself nor any of his relatives—

(i) holds or has held the position of a key managerial personnel or is or has been employee of the company or its holding, subsidiary or associate company in any of the three financial years immediately preceding the financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed;

(ii) is or has been an employee or proprietor or a partner, in any of the three financial years immediately preceding the financial year in which he is proposed to be appointed, of—

(A) a firm of auditors or company secretaries in practice or cost auditors of the company or its holding, subsidiary or associate company; or

(B) any legal or a consulting firm that has or had any transaction with the company, its holding, subsidiary or associate company amounting to ten per cent or more of the gross turnover of such firm;

(iii) holds together with his relatives two per cent or more of the total voting power of the company; or

(iv) is a Chief Executive or director, by whatever name called, of any non- profit organisation that receives twenty-five per cent or more of its receipts from the company, any of its promoters, directors or its holding, subsidiary or associate company or that holds two per cent or more of the total voting power of the company; or

(f) who possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed.

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ESG Roadmap for COP 33 https://venkatramanujam.in/speech-2024/ Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:25:00 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1516 AT THE EVENT OF REGIONAL DIRECTORS’ CONCLAVE , “Board as a mentor in setting up the ESG roadmap in the New World Economy” held on 24th  Feb  2024(Saturday), (GRT Grand ) , T.Nagar, Chennai

With Former CM and MD of United India Assurance , Hon Regional Chairman IOD , Chennai Sri. G. Srinivasan , and Sri. Satyajit Tripathy CM & MD , United India Assurance and Institute of Directors , Regional Manager,Chennai Dr. Sundari Suresh participated the first session of the conclave and presented my speech on paper focussed on ” Advantage in ₹2 per Electricity unit in Green energy towards India achieving its carbon emission target of UNFCCC

A pragmatic proposal for ESG roadmap for COP 33 material content that highlights hardship India has to navigate towards carbon emission norms therefore to comply NDC that will be subject to Global Stock Take – GST review and India’s current execution of projects and proposed case study towards acceleration for UNFCCC target can be viewed or downloaded from below slide . :

In the morning session 40 minutes of speech can be viewed from below Link :

The discussion and exchange of ideas of contemporary need was organised by Dr. Sundari Suresh and her team that could be beneficial not just to corporates but also to society in creating awareness of global warming and impact of climate change .

Also in the event from their respective presentations pleased to aware of SBI, DBS , TVS , and other MNCs role towards their activities and ESG commitment .

I congratulated Dr.Sundari Suresh and her team for their thought provoking sessions and also thanked them for the greenery live plant that came with a note for maintenance and the artful memento presented during the event .

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Meeting officials of PCB – Maldives https://venkatramanujam.in/1500-2/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:33:05 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1500 Today during Institute of Directors (IOD), India platform on “CSR and exploring evolution of ESG” at Taj Lands end Bandra ,

Discussed trade and business good relations we had with STO Maldives to Mr. Hamdhy Ageel , President and Mohamed Firaz , Vice President Privatisation and Corporation Board , Republic of Maldives.

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At the Seminar “CSR and exploring evolution of ESG” https://venkatramanujam.in/csr-and-exploring-evolution-of-esg/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:10:06 +0000 https://venkatramanujam.in/?p=1496 Today during Institute of Directors (IOD), India platform on “CSR and exploring evolution of ESG” at Taj Lands end Bandra , With Mr. Ovais Sarmad , Former Dy. Executive Secretary United Nations Climate change

Discussed COP28 outcome and sought his opinion on non signatories on fossil fuel buying time ..

His clarity and thought process on climate change , implications on mitigation and effects of adoption is warm to imbibe ..

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