Thomas Zacharia

Dr. Thomas Zacharia is the Senior Vice President for Strategic Technical Partnerships and Public Policy at AMD, a prominent Fortune 500 company. With a focus on fostering deep partnerships and leveraging AMD's exceptional team, he is at the forefront of driving innovation in AI to empower individuals and organizations towards reaching their aspirations.

Dr. Zacharia holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Clarkson University, an MS in Engineering from the University of Mississippi, and a BS in Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, underscoring his rich educational background and expertise.

His professional journey includes key positions such as SVP of Strategic Technical Partnerships and Public Policy at AMD, Laboratory Director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, President and CEO at UT-Battelle, Chairman at Qatar Science & Technology Park, Executive Vice President of R&D at Qatar Foundation, and various roles at the University of Tennessee and Georgia Institute of Technology.

With a wealth of experience as a Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Vice President of Science and Technology, and various leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Dr. Zacharia brings a deep understanding of research, innovation, and strategic alliances to the table.

His extensive background in academia and research, combined with his leadership roles in prominent organizations, positions Dr. Zacharia as a thought leader in fostering technical partnerships, driving public policy initiatives, and spearheading transformative technologies in the AI domain.