Lahore — Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) proudly announces the appointment of Amir Husain, a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, to its University Advisory Board.
Currently based in Austin, Texas, Mr. Husain has been
celebrated worldwide for his pioneering work at the intersection of advanced
technology, business innovation, and global impact. Among his many distinctions
are the University of Texas at Austin’s Presidential Citation, the
institution’s highest honor, as well as recognition as Austin Business
Journal’s Top Entrepreneur and inclusion in Austin’s 40 Under 40. His ventures
have consistently achieved international acclaim, with appearances on CNBC’s
Fastest Growing Companies lists and coverage in leading outlets such as The
Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, BBC, Fortune, Forbes, and Proceedings of
the U.S. Naval Institute.
Together with his wife, Zaib Husain, Mr. Husain has also demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing knowledge and nurturing future innovators. The couple endowed a Machine Learning Laboratory at UT Austin, reflecting their belief in the transformative power of education and research.
Reflecting on his new role at LUMS, Mr. Husain said: “LUMS
is one of Pakistan's premier institutions of learning. And after decades of
hard work by Pakistani researchers, entrepreneurs and students, Pakistan's time
on the global stage has arrived. It is a great honor to be part of the team
that will steward LUMS into a future that is brimming with possibility and
success for Pakistan, for its partners and for the world.”
Mr. Husain’s entrepreneurial record spans multiple
groundbreaking ventures. He founded SparkCognition, which achieved unicorn
valuation under his leadership, and went on to establish Argon Mechatronics
(humanoid robotics), SpecFive (mesh networking), and Navigate (data platforms).
He also co-founded SkyGrid, a joint venture with Boeing focused on autonomous
aviation, and created SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS), chaired by
former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work. Today, he serves as Chairman
of WorldQuant Foundry, supporting startups that leverage exponential
technologies to solve global challenges.
A prolific inventor, Mr. Husain holds over 30 patents in AI
and distributed systems. He also serves on the UT Austin Computer Science
Advisory Council, the President’s Advisory Council, and the board of Global
Venture Bridge, while also being a member of the Council on Foreign Relations
(CFR), reflecting his deep engagement with international policy and global
affairs.
Beyond his leadership in technology and entrepreneurship,
Mr. Husain is an accomplished author. His works include the international
bestseller The Sentient Machine, the co-authored Hyperwar: Conflict and
Competition in the AI Century, and his more recent books Serious Machines,
Generative AI for Leaders, and The Cybernetic Society.
Mr. Husain’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for LUMS
as it strengthens its University Advisory Board to reimagine learning and
knowledge creation for the Global South. His global experience, combined with
the enduring support of Zaib Husain, will help position LUMS as a hub of
innovation, excellence, and transformative impact for Pakistan and the world.
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