Research Symposium

About the Program

An event by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,Acharya Institute of Technology To create awareness of research methodology and inculcate a strong research culture among the faculty of AIML & CSE(DS).

Objectives of the Program

To create awareness of research methodology and inculcate a strong research culture among the faculties of AIT IT Cluster.
To develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of research in emerging domains.
To provide insights on converting research ideas into viable prototypes, products, or services.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

Increased number of research article submissions to peer-reviewed journals and conferences in the current academic year.
Increase in collaborative research proposals submitted for funding or publication.
Increased collaboration with the AIT Incubation/Innovation Cell for further development and patent filing.

Target Audience: Faculty of AI & ML, CSE(DS), AIT. [Interested faculties of ISE,CSE also invited]

Committee Members

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. C. K. Marigowda, Principal, AIT

CONVENER

Dr. Vijayshekhar S S, Head & Associate Professor, Dept. of AIML and CSE(DS), AIT

COORDINATORS

Dr. S. Anupallavi & Mr. Md. Tahir Mirji

Resource Persons Details

Mr. Devasis Pradhan

Designation : Dean Research and Development, AIT.
Email: devasispradhan@acharya.ac.in

Dr. Shilpa Sivashankar

Designation : Dean of Outreach Program, Head and Associate Professor, Dept. of Bio-Tech, AIT.
Email: sshilpa@acharya.ac.in

Dr. Harish M. N. K.

Designation : Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, AIT.
Email: harishmnk@acharya.ac.in

Mr. Devendragowda

Designation : Assistant Professor, Dept. of EEE, AIT.
Email: devendra2688@acharya.ac.in

Dr. Muthukumar

Designation : Associate Professor, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, AIT.
Email: muthukumar@acharya.ac.in

Dr. Muthukumar C

Designation : Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, AIT.
Email: muthu@acharya.ac.in

Dr. Nijaguna Gurumurthy

Designation : Professor, Dept. of MBA, & Dean IED-Cell, AIT.
Email: nijaguna@acharya.ac.in

Dr. Vijayshekhar S S

Designation : Head & Associate Professor, Dept. of AIML and CSE(DS), AIT.
Email: hod-aiml@acharya.ac.in

Program Schedule

Day 01: Building the Foundation – Motivation & Challenges in Research

Time	Session Title	Speaker	Department / Affiliation
09:30 – 10.00 AM	Inter Department Faculty Networking	-	-
10.00 - 10.30 AM	Inauguration & Welcome Address	Dr. C K Marigowda	Principal, AIT
10:30 – 10.45 AM	Tea break
10.45 - 11.45 AM	Research Motivation, Challenges and Technical Contributions	Dr. Shilpa Sivashankar	Head and Associate Professor, Dept. of BioTech., AIT
11.45 - 12.45 PM	Why Research? My Perception	Dr. Harish M. N. K.	Professor, Department of Chemistry, AIT.
12:45 – 01.45 PM	Lunch break
01.45 - 02.45 PM	Before, During and After Ph.D.	Dr. Muthukumar M	Associate Professor, Dept. of Aeronautics, AIT.
02.45 - 03.45 PM	Importance of Research Tools in publishing	Mr. Devendragowda	Dept. of EEE, AIT.
03:45 – 03.55 PM	Tea break
04.00 - 05.00 PM	Introduction to LaTeX for Researcher	Dr. Vijayshekhar S S	Head & Associate Professor, Dept. of AIML and CSE(DS), AIT.
05:00 – 05.10 PM	Wrap-Up

Day 02: Diving Deep – Technical Contributions and Practices

Time	Session Title	Speaker	Department / Affiliation
09:00 – 10.00 AM	Culture of Innovation and Path for Entrepreneurship	Dr. Nijaguna Gurumurthy	Professor, Dept. of MBA, AIT
10.00 - 11.00 AM	R&D Towards Entrepreneurship	Dr. Muthukumar Chockalingam	Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, AIT
11:00 – 11.15 AM	Tea break
11.45 - 11.45 AM	Research Motivation, Challenges and Technical Contributions	Dr. Shilpa Sivashankar	Head and Associate Professor, Dept. of BioTech., AIT
11.15 - 12.45 PM	Research Culture and Policies in AIT	Mr. Devasis Pradhan	Dean Research and Development, AIT.
12:45 – 02.00 PM	Lunch break
02.00 - 03.30 PM	Springer Ecosystem Exploration (Online)	Dr. Naren Agarwal	Former Editor Director, Springer Nature
03.30 - 03.45 PM	Tea break
03:45 – 04.00 PM	Valedictory