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Solan, Sept 14: Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Solan, Himachal Pradesh, recently hosted an online Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “MATLAB for Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications.” Organized in collaboration with the Electronics & ICT Academy at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the event took place from September 2nd to 6th, 2024, drawing participation from over 200 academicians and lab staff from polytechnic and engineering institutions across India.
The program was inaugurated by Prof. Balwinder Singh, Joint Director & Head, E&ICT at CDAC Mohali; Prof. Shruti Jain, Associate Dean of Innovation at JUIT; and Prof. Rajiv Kumar, Head of the Electronics and Communication Department at JUIT. The FDP featured insightful lectures delivered by distinguished experts from prestigious institutions, including IITs, IIITs, MNIT, NITTTR, and CSIR-CSIO. The keynote speakers included Prof. Tapan Kumar Gandhi from IIT Delhi, Dr. Taranjit Kaur from IIT Jodhpur, Dr. Satyasai Jagannath Nanda from MNIT Jaipur, Dr. Meenakshi Sood from NITTTR Chandigarh, Dr. Anjali Gautam from IIIT Allahabad, Dr. Akshay Pandey from IIIT Jabalpur, Prof. R.S. Anand from IIT Roorkee, Dr. Chandresh Kumar Maurya from IIT Indore, Dr. Jitendra Virmani from CSIR-CSIO, and Dr. Anita Singh from IRDE, DRDO. Additionally, Prof. Shruti Jain, Dr. Nishant Jain, and Dr. Vikas Baghel from JUIT also shared their expertise during the program.
The FDP focused on equipping participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in image analysis and pattern recognition using MATLAB. It covered topics ranging from the fundamentals of MATLAB to its application in cutting-edge research and technology, emphasizing real-world use cases in image processing and pattern recognition.
The program was meticulously coordinated by Dr. Vikas Baghel and Dr. Nishant Jain from JUIT’s Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, with lab support from Mr. Pramod Kumar and Mr. Dhirendra. Funding and support for the event were provided by the Electronics & ICT Academy at C-DAC, ensuring the successful delivery of this educational initiative.
This five-day FDP received positive feedback from participants, with many praising the in-depth knowledge shared and the practical approach taken by the speakers. |
