Pranav Mistry

Pranav Mistry is a computer scientist and inventor, currently serving as the Global Senior Vice President of Research at Samsung. He initially gained recognition for his trailblazing work in wearable computing, augmented reality, and gestural computing. Mistry is renowned for his invention of "SixthSense," a wearable gestural interface that merges the physical world with digital data, and the development of the Samsung Gear smartwatch.

Mistry's contributions to technology have earned him multiple accolades, including the 'Inventor of the Year' award from Popular Science in 2009. He was recognized by MIT's Technology Review in the TR35 listing of the world's top young innovators under the age of 35 in 2010. That same year, he was also featured in Creativity 50, a list of the world's top 50 creative people. His influence extends globally, evidenced by his inclusion in the list of 15 Asian Scientists to Watch by Asian Scientist Magazine, and as one of the most powerful Digital Indians by GQ India.

Beyond his corporate role, Mistry has led significant projects such as the Galaxy Watch and Gear VR, demonstrating his leadership in advancing consumer technology. His educational background includes a Master in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and a Master of Design from IIT Bombay, complementing his extensive practical experience in innovative technology development.