Exploring the Future of Computing and AI with Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Calgary

The Brand Called You · Feb 6, 2026 · 51m

In this episode, host Stephen Ibaraki interviews Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Calgary. Dr. Dimitrov shares his journey, his lifelong passion for mathematics, and groundbreaking perspectives on AI, analog computing, quantum technology, encryption, and brain-inspired hardware.

💡 Topics Covered:

Is the human brain analog, digital, or hybrid?

Why analog computing may outperform digital systems for certain problems

The real future of quantum computing: hype vs. reality

Exascale supercomputers and their comparison to…