{"id":2039,"date":"2026-01-12T10:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/?page_id=2039"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:34:54","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2058 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Research-Page-Image-1024x572.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Research-Page-Image-1024x572.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Research-Page-Image-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Research-Page-Image-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Research-Page-Image-1536x857.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Research-Page-Image-2048x1143.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#604441\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-block wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-pills wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-holder vertical-holder wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-vertical-holder-mobile wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-vertical-holder-tablet\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-holder vertical-tab-width vertical-tab-width-mobile vertical-tab-width-tablet\">\n                    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-vertical-tab wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-mobile-vertical-tab wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-tablet-vertical-tab\"><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8-tab-0\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8-panel-0\"\n            aria-selected=\"false\" class = \"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-vertical-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-tablet-vertical-wrap\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\">Research Activities<\/div><\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8-tab-1\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8-panel-1\"\n            aria-selected=\"false\" class = \"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-vertical-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-tablet-vertical-wrap\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\">Innovation and Competency Development<\/div><\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8-tab-2\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-8d8f393b-604b-4703-a564-b34a7c6cdce8-panel-2\"\n            aria-selected=\"true\" class = \"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-vertical-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-tablet-vertical-wrap active\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\">Staff Development<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-content vertical-content-width  vertical-content-width-mobile vertical-content-width-tablet\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\"\n        id=\"ub-tabbed-content--panel-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content--tab-0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SPARKZ IDEATHON<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cardbackground has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>SPARKZ IDEATHON organized by<br>Department of Data Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date: 25\/08\/2025 &amp; 26\/08\/2025<\/strong><br><strong>Rank 1 (Shared) CIRA &#8211; Contextual Iterative Refinement Agent<br>Members :<\/strong>Kavya Mehram, Roshan Patel, Om Mude, Faaiz Khan <strong>Fund<br>Her Future: Explore, Apply and Empower<br>Members: <\/strong>Bhagyashri Ahire, Ayush Deshmukh, Karan Bainade,<br>Tanaya Arvikar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Rank 2 Empath.AI &#8211; Enhancing Employability with ML-Driven<br>Emotional Analytics<br>Members :<\/strong>Tejas Kanade, Sujay Karad, Om Karanje, Vishal Khade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rank 3: AI Powered Social Media SaaS Model<br>Members:<\/strong> Ashish Kumar Panda, Parth Barde, Rudra Ingole,<br>Akshat Jain<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2041\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r1.webp 488w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r1-261x300.webp 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AGRI-AI HACKATHON<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cardbackground has-nv-site-bg-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p><strong>AGRI AI HACKATHON<br>Organized By<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department of Data Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In association with Agarkar Research Institute Sponsored by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electrovent<br>Date:17\/09\/2025,18\/09\/2025 &amp; 19\/09\/2025<\/strong><br><strong>Rank 1: Team Saga AI <\/strong>\u2013 Seed Damage detection<br>Members: Shravani Varale, Gauri Waghmare, Sakshi Wable, Aniket<br>Waghode<br><strong>Rank 2: Team Byte 4 \u2013 <\/strong>Evolutionizing Agricultural Advisory Services Members:<br>Niraj Gahukar, Apurva Dabhade, Shrinivas Tawde, Swayam Gurnule<br><strong>Rank 3: Team Error 404 \u2013 <\/strong>Evolutionizing Agricultural Advisory Services<br><strong>Members:<\/strong> Akash Tayde, Ashish Shirsath, Dinesh Pawar, Shivraj Darekar<br><strong>Team Warriors \u2013<\/strong> High-Throughput Seed Damage and Pest Infestation<br>Analysis<br><strong>Members:<\/strong> Bhagyashri Ahire, Aryan Gupta, Ketki Bhagat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2042\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r2.webp 479w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r2-240x300.webp 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.cardbackground {\n    background-color: #ffffff; \/* White card background *\/\n    border-radius: 12px;       \/* Rounded corners *\/\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); \/* Soft shadow *\/\n    padding: 20px;             \/* Inner spacing *\/\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\nbox-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); \/* Smooth hover effect *\/\n}\n\n\/* Optional: hover effect for a more \"lifted\" card *\/\n.cardbackground:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-5px);\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n}\n.bannerimgtop{\nheight:200px\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\"\n        id=\"ub-tabbed-content--panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content--tab-1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation and Competency Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The CSE(DS) department actively promotes innovation-driven learning and competency development by integrating<br>academia\u2013industry\u2013research collaborations, experiential learning, and exposure to emerging technologies. A robust ecosystem has been<br>established to nurture problem-solving abilities, interdisciplinary thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and industry readiness among students<br>and faculty members.<br>To achieve these objectives, the department has strategically entered five active MoUs with reputed international institutions, industry partners, and a premier national institute, ensuring continuous alignment with evolving technological trends and societal needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><strong>Strategic MoUs for Skill and Innovation Enhancement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>International MoUs (2)<\/strong><br>The department has signed two international MoUs, including collaboration with the <strong>School of Innovative Design and Management,<br>National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan and University of Malta<\/strong>. These MoUs focus on global knowledge exchange, joint academic<br>initiatives, research collaboration, and exposure to international best practices in innovation and design thinking. The collaborations<br>emphasize skill-based training, interdisciplinary research, internships, faculty exchange, and curriculum enrichment, thereby enhancing<br>students\u2019 global competencies and cross-cultural exposure.<br><strong>Industry MoUs (2)<\/strong><br>To strengthen industry relevance and hands-on learning, the department has established MoUs with industry partners such as <strong>Electrovent<br>LLP <\/strong>and MAITYS Elder Care. These partnerships enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industry-aligned curriculum design and training inputs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships, industrial training, and site visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-world problem statements and joint research projects <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest lectures by industry experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The industry collaborations focus on emerging domains such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electric Vehicles,<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Healthcare Technologies, and Sustainable Engineering, ensuring that students acquire job-ready skills and practical exposure required for professional career.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MoU with IIT Mandi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The MoU with <strong>IIT Mandi Catalyst<\/strong> plays a pivotal role in fostering high-end research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This collaboration<br>supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Innovation and startup incubation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint research and development activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty and student training programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship by IIT experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to national-level innovation and startup ecosystems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The partnership significantly strengthens the department\u2019s focus on innovation-led learning, research excellence, and entrepreneurial competency development, aligning academic pursuits with national priorities such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Startup India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r3.webp 319w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r3-215x300.webp 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Grant, Consultancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #000;\">\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:10px;\">\n      Amount of Research Grant Received\n    <\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:10px;\">\n      Rs. 59 Lakh (Sanctioned amount Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia)<br>\n      Rs. 90,000 (Sanctioned amount IEEE WIE Athena Project-2)\n    <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:10px;\">\n      Amount of Consultancy Received\n    <\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:10px;\">\n      <b>Majhi Vasundhara Scheme<\/b><br>\n      2023-24: 15.5 L<br>\n      2024-25: 13 L<br>\n      2025-26: 12.18 L<br><br>\n\n      <b>Crompton Greaves Pvt. Ltd<\/b><br>\n      2025-26: 94 K\n    <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Publications, Citations, Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #000;\">\n  <tr>\n    <th style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\"><\/th>\n    <th style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">2025-26<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Total Publications<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">44<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Total Citations<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">379<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Patents Filed<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">17<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Patents Published<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">30<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Patents Granted<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">07<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Live Projects<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">14<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">Internships<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">30<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">FDPs Attended by Faculties<\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:8px;\">31<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap active\"\n        id=\"ub-tabbed-content--panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content--tab-2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r4.webp 604w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/r4-208x300.webp 208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Department of CSE-Data Science, VIT, Pune.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>International FDP on Convergence of AI and Data Science in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 16-12-2025 to 20-12<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px\"><strong>Summary Report of All Sessions Conducted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Arun Jana (16\/12\/2025-10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"118\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>Dr. Arun Jana delivered a session on \u201c<strong>Quality Estimation of Argo Products by Electronic Means<\/strong>,\u201d highlighting how<br>modern sensors, imaging systems, and electronic measurement techniques can accurately assess the freshness, texture, and<br>nutritional quality of agricultural products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Soumya Mukherjee (16\/12\/2025-2:00 PM to 3:30 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2049\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The session on \u201c<strong>Impact of Artificial Intelligence in E-Commerce Platforms<\/strong>\u201d highlighted how AI is transforming online<br>business through personalization, recommendation systems, chatbots, fraud detection, and predictive analytics. It<br>emphasized how AI enhances customer experience, improves operational efficiency, and supports data-driven decision-<br>making for better sales and service outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Biswarup Neogi (17\/12\/2025-10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"142\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2051\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The session on \u201c<strong>Leveraging AI and Data Science for Early Autism Detection: A Pathway to Sustainable<br>Healthcare<\/strong>\u201d highlighted how machine learning, behavioral analytics, and medical data can help identify early signs of<br>autism with greater accuracy and accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Dr. Moumita Pal (18\/12\/2025-10:30 AM to 12:00 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"124\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2052\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p>The session on \u201c<strong>Design and Simulation of Flexible Wearable Pressure Sensors using COMSOL<\/strong>\u201d focused on how<br>COMSOL Multiphysics can be used to model, analyze, and optimize flexible pressure sensors for wearable health and<br>monitoring applications. 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