Meerut: The six-day ATAL Faculty Development Programme (FDP) at Meerut Institute of Technology (MIT) concluded on a high note, bringing together 50 faculty members from across India to explore and discuss cutting-edge advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL). Sponsored by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the FDP served as a collaborative academic platform to foster innovation and professional development.
The chief guest, Dr. Dayanand Sharma, Program Director of Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and Head of the iDEX Indian Navy Group, emphasized the growing relevance of technological innovation in India’s defence landscape. He highlighted the critical role of AI and advanced computing in shaping strategic advancements for national security.
The valedictory session featured Dr. Mani Madhukar, a specialist in Cloud, Generative AI/ML, Blockchain, and IoT, who offered an in-depth analysis of how these technologies are reshaping academic, industrial, and societal systems. He stressed the importance of upskilling faculty members to match the pace of technological evolution.
The FDP began with an engaging session by Mr. Vidit Bhatia, Senior Manager at Adobe, who shared insights on building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models using Generative AI to process unstructured data effectively.
Dr. Mayank Aggarwal, Professor and Head of Computer Science at Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, delivered a thought-provoking lecture on “Machine Dependency and AI,” discussing how AI is transforming traditional industry structures and redefining operational efficiency.
Mr. Avnish Kumar, Project Manager at TELUS International, Noida, discussed “AI in Education,” emphasizing how AI-based tools can revolutionize teaching methodologies and improve learner engagement and outcomes.
Dr. Dilip Senapati, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Delhi (North Campus), conducted a highly technical session on Intelligence Edge Computing, focusing on futuristic computing models and intelligent systems integration.
As part of the hands-on learning experience, participants visited a local industrial unit where they observed the practical implementation of technologies discussed during the sessions. Additionally, Dr. M.I.H. Ansari conducted a post-learning reflective session, providing a platform for participants to consolidate their learning and explore future research opportunities.
The FDP was successfully coordinated under the leadership of Dr. Mukesh Rawat (Coordinator) and Dr. Pankaj Sharma (Co-Coordinator). The smooth execution of the event was made possible by the efforts of the organizing team, including Anshika Chaudhary, Aditi Sharma, Sonam Tomar, Sachin Kaushik, Anmol, Roopal, Nikhil, and others who played a crucial role behind the scenes.
This FDP not only equipped educators with advanced technological knowledge but also facilitated cross-institutional collaboration and innovation. It served as a robust platform for empowering faculty members to integrate emerging technologies into academic and research frameworks.
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