Makarand H. Chipalkatti, Dr. Chips Consulting LLC
“What’s next in the LED Lighting Ecosystem”? This review of recent developments in LED lighting will attempt to connect the dots that continue to emerge in the LED light industry. This talk will update attendees on progress since the previous pre-view and discuss the impact of LEDs in facilitating a host of new applications, in not only energy efficient lighting, but also in controls, dynamic customized solutions, health and wellness implications, indoor agriculture and big data. There is significant movement in the area of connected and smart lighting (IoT) and LED street lighting is the portal to urban infrastructure in the form of smart cities. Some of the latest developments will be discussed with a focus on applications and solutions and the opportunities that lie ahead. A brief discussion of key global megatrends and how the LED revolution is responding to those trends will also be covered.
Dr. Makarand “Chips” Chipalkatti was till recently Senior Director, Solid State Lighting (SSL) and Emerging Market Initiatives for OSRAM in North America. His early work included research on advanced materials and organic light sources (OLEDs). Chips led the start-up of OSRAM’s LED lighting business in the Americas in 2000. Since 2005, Dr. Chips led the Strategic Innovation Management function for OSRAM Americas. Dr. Chips is recognized as one of the pioneers in LED lighting and as an industry leader and advisor with trade, and public agencies on lighting and energy policy. Recently, Dr. Chips established an executive consulting practice focusing on industry transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship with special emphasis on the commercialization of innovation in lighting and energy efficiency ecosystems. He serves globally as a consultant for product, service, and market strategy targeting technology intensive verticals mainly focusing on energy and environmental efficiency. His clients range from early seed stage companies seeking scale, to large global companies launching new businesses. He continues to play a role as mentor for early stage companies and students of entrepreneurship and innovation. Chips received a Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Eng. from Univ. of Massachusetts and a B.Tech Chem. Eng. from IIT Bombay.