Dr. V. Vinay co-invented the Simputer, a portable alternative to the PC to enable the common man to reap the benefits of IT. He has a wide range of interests in mathematical aspects of computer science, especially in Complexity Theory, Algorithms, and Data Mining. He currently serves as a President of the Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS).He was inspired into research after exchanging encouraging mails as an undergraduate student with E. W. Dijkstra and David Gries.Professional Career: Teaching at IISc, Co-founder of LimberLink Technologies, Co-founder of PicoPeta Simputers (Acquired by Geodesic), Co-founder of Strand Life SciencesEducation: PhD from Indian Institute of Science, BE from NIT TiruchirappalliAwards/Recognition: Sir CV Raman Award by Government of Karnataka for Excellence in Engineering Research, Dewang Mehta Award For Innovation in Informatics
