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About PlanetAI Research Lab

PlanetAI Research Lab is a nascent, privately managed research initiative founded by independent researchers united by a shared vision to advance planet-aware, sustainable Artificial Intelligence that serves both the environment and the people of Earth.

Our journey began on 1st January 2026, marking the start of a collaborative exploration into interdisciplinary pathways where AI can contribute to ecological balance, climate resilience, social equity, and responsible technological progress. As a growing initiative, we are currently hosted by Adroit Learning Foundation, Kolkata, India and we are bootstrapping our efforts very fast with the aspiration of evolving into a full-fledged research lab in the near future.

We warmly welcome researchers, developers, practitioners, and visionaries from all domains whose broader mission aligns with planet-aware sustainable computing and intelligence. Whether the focus is environmental systems, societal well-being, or their intersection, PlanetAI Research Lab believes meaningful impact emerges through diverse perspectives working toward a common planetary purpose.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To envision and contribute toward a future where Artificial Intelligence evolves in harmony with planetary sustainability — empowering ecological resilience, climate responsibility, and human well-being through conscious, inclusive, and ethically grounded intelligent systems.

Our Mission
Advance Sustainable AI

Promote research and innovation in energy-efficient, environmentally responsible, and resource-aware AI models and computing paradigms.

Foster Inclusive Collaboration

Encourage interdisciplinary partnerships among researchers, developers, and practitioners working toward planetary and societal impact.

Promote Responsible Innovation

Embed ethical, transparent, and socially aware design principles into AI research and deployment practices.

Enable Climate Intelligence

Develop AI-driven solutions that support climate resilience, ecological monitoring, and sustainable development initiatives.

Cultivate Open Knowledge

Disseminate research outputs, tools, and insights openly to accelerate learning, innovation, and societal adoption of sustainable AI practices.

Research Philosophy

At PlanetAI Research Lab, we view Artificial Intelligence as a transformative socio-technical force whose long-term value must be measured not only by computational performance but also by ecological responsibility, societal relevance, and ethical grounding. Our research philosophy emphasizes sustainability-by-design, interdisciplinary inquiry, and collaborative innovation as essential principles for shaping intelligent systems that coexist harmoniously with planetary ecosystems and human communities.

By integrating scientific rigor with planetary empathy, we aim to explore research pathways that balance technological advancement with environmental stewardship, inclusive development, and responsible innovation.

Planetary Sustainability
  • Green & Sustainable AI
  • Climate Intelligence
Human-Centric Intelligence
  • Human–Computer Co-Intelligence
  • Inclusive & Frugal Development
Responsible Intelligence
  • Responsible and Ethical AI
  • Trustworthy AI Systems

People

Dr. Shiladitya Munshi

Volunteer General Secretary & Planet aware Computation Evangelist


Dean(i/c), Techno India University, Tripura

Researcher exploring Green & Sustainable AI, Human–AI collaboration, and Responsible AI with a focus on Planetary well-being.

Dr. Kamalesh Karmakar

Volunteer Convenor & Lead, Energy Frugality Research


Associate Professor, Techno International New Town

Investigating Energy-Efficient Computing, Green AI Optimizations, and Sustainable Systems for Responsible Intelligent Technologies.

Research

Green & Sustainable AI

Focuses on energy-efficient AI models and environmentally responsible computing practices to minimize the ecological footprint of intelligent systems.


Climate Intelligence

Explores AI-driven climate analytics, environmental monitoring, and predictive modeling to support resilience, sustainability, and informed ecological decision-making.


Human–Computer Co-Intelligence

Investigates collaborative intelligence paradigms where humans and AI systems work synergistically to enhance creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving.


Inclusive & Frugal Development

Develops accessible, affordable, and context-aware intelligent solutions designed for low-resource environments and people.


Responsible & Ethical AI

Addresses fairness, transparency, accountability, and governance challenges to ensure AI systems are socially responsible and ethically aligned.


Trustworthy AI Systems

Focuses on reliability, robustness, security, and explainability to build intelligent systems that users and societies can confidently depend upon.


Certification Program

Planet-aware AI Certification

As part of its commitment to fostering a community of technocrats who grow responsibly while honoring the planet and its people, PlanetAI Research Lab is launching a first of it's kind online Guided-Self Paced (max 6 months) Diploma Course titled “Planet-aware Artificial Intelligence.”

Scheduled to launch on July 1st, 2026, this program is designed for AI enthusiasts, researchers, developers, and learners from diverse backgrounds who aspire to integrate sustainability, responsibility, and inclusivity into intelligent technologies.

Participants who successfully complete the course, will be awarded a Diploma in Planet-aware Artificial Intelligence recognizing their commitment to planet-aware intelligent innovation.

Events

New Event Announcement
Planet-aware AI Course Launch Webinar

Join us for the official webinar announcing the launch of PlanetAI’s flagship online diploma certification course “Planet-aware Artificial Intelligence.” The session will introduce course objectives, learning pathways, and community engagement opportunities.

Details Coming Soon

Upcoming Events

Green AI Workshop

Hands-on workshop exploring sustainable AI model design and energy-efficient computing.

Coming Soon
Planet-aware Innovation Talk

A thought leadership session on responsible innovation and sustainable digital futures.

Coming Soon
Community Meet-up

Interactive meet-up for researchers interested in collaborative planet-aware AI initiatives.

Coming Soon

Archived Events

No Archived Events at the moment

We are just bootstrapping. Hope to have some great events here in future

Whitepapers

PlanetAI Whitepapers present conceptual frameworks, research insights, and interdisciplinary perspectives on planet-aware intelligent technologies.

Green & Sustainable AI
Toward Energy-Frugal Intelligence

Author: S. Munshi, K. Karmakar

PlanetAI-WP-01 | 20 Mins Read

Proposes a framework for designing energy-efficient AI models that minimize ecological impact while maintaining performance.

Climate Intelligence
AI for Planetary Resilience

Author: K. Karmakar

PlanetAI-WP-02 | 15 Mins Read

Explores AI-driven climate prediction, monitoring, and adaptation strategies supporting planetary resilience.

Human–Computer Co-Intelligence
Co-Intelligence Paradigm

Author: S. Munshi

PlanetAI-WP-03 | 20 Mins Read

Introduces collaborative intelligence models where humans and AI jointly enhance decision-making and creativity.

Contribute to PlanetAI

PlanetAI thrives through collaborative participation. Individuals can contribute through volunteering, research fellowships, and internships aligned with planet-aware innovation.

Supporting
  • Host PlanetAI Research Meetups
  • Host Workshops
  • Organize Mini-Conferences
Researching

Researchers can join as PlanetAI Fellows working under Lead Researchers to pursue publications, patents, and interdisciplinary innovations.

Internships

Interns can develop public-facing web tools, curate datasets, perform literature research, and support PlanetAI’s digital ecosystem.

Contact

Connect with PlanetAI Research Lab for collaborations, participation, and inquiries related to planet-aware innovation.

Address

PlanetAI Research Lab
Adroit Learning Foundation, 8F Green Park
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700084, India

Phone

+91 8638896016, +91 9832777321

Email

info@planetailab.org

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Join our mission of advancing planet-aware intelligent technologies through collaboration, learning, and community engagement.

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