{"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":"2026-07-01T07:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:06:08","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 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775\">\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-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775-tab-0\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775-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-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775-tab-1\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775-panel-1\"\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\">Innovation and Competency Development<\/div><\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775-tab-2\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-10bd75f0-f87e-48be-b881-8943bf65d775-panel-2\"\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\">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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SPARKZ IDEATHON organized by<br>Department of Data Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AGRI AI HACKATHON<br>Organized By<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of Data Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In association with Agarkar Research Institute Sponsored by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 active\"\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<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n.updatecontent{\ntext-align:justify;}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"updatecontent wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Mini Conference on Foundations &amp; Applications of Data Science (MCFADS 2026)<\/b><br\/>As part of its commitment to fostering research and innovation, the Department organized the Mini Conference on Foundations &amp; Applications of Data Science (MCFADS 2026) in association with NTUB, Taiwan. The conference attracted active participation from students and researchers, providing an international platform for presenting research work in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization. Through expert interactions, paper presentations, and recognition of outstanding contributions, the event strengthened the department&#8217;s research ecosystem and enhanced students&#8217; academic and professional competencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RESE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18897\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strategic MoUs for Skill and Innovation Enhancement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Industry MoU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vucaware Emerging Technologies Pvt Ltd<br>The Department has established a strategic collaboration with VUCAWARE Emerging Technologies Pvt. Ltd. through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry- academia engagement and promote research-driven learning. The partnership focuses on providing students with industry-sponsored projects, internships, research and development opportunities, skill development programs, and expert guidance on emerging technologies. Through this collaboration, students gain practical exposure to real-world challenges, enhance their technical competencies, and develop industry-relevant skills, thereby fostering innovation, experiential learning, and improved career readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Research Grant, Consultancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #000;\">\n  <tbody><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\/Project FundReceived \n    <\/td>\n    <td style=\"border:1px solid #000; padding:10px;\">\n      <b>Majhi Vasundhara Scheme<\/b><br>\n      2025-26: 12.18 L<br>\n     2024-25: 13 L<br>\n      2023-24: 15.5 L<br><br>\n<b>IEEE WIE Athena 2 Project <\/b>   2025-26:   90k<br>\n      <b>Crompton Greaves Pvt. Ltd<\/b><br>\n      2025-26: 94 K\n    <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Publications, Citations, Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #000;\">\n  <tbody><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;\">67<\/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;\">450<\/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;\">30<\/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;\">39<\/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;\">30<\/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;\">53<\/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<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><strong>Strategic MoUs for Skill and Innovation Enhancement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Research Grant, Consultancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #000;\">\n  <tbody><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<b>IEEE WIE Athena 2 Project    2025-26:   90k<\/b><br>\n      <b>Crompton Greaves Pvt. Ltd<\/b><br>\n      2025-26: 94 K\n    <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\"\n        id=\"ub-tabbed-content--panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content--tab-2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Faculty Development Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1024x785.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1024x785.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-768x589.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-1536x1178.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1-2048x1570.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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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 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Department of CSE-Data Science, VIT, Pune.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><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 wp-block-paragraph\" 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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-8f761849 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. It highlighted key aspects such as material selection, structural design, stress\u2013strain behavior, and<br>performance simulation to improve sensor sensitivity, durability, and real-world usability.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr Ihtiram Raza Khan (18\/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-8f761849 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=\"134\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf6.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2053\"\/><\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session on \u201c<strong>AI in the Design of Smart Cities and Viksit Bharat<\/strong>\u201d highlighted how Artificial Intelligence can enable<br>smarter infrastructure planning, efficient resource management, intelligent transportation, and citizen-centric services.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Sathyaprakash Palaniyappan (19\/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-8f761849 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=\"130\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf7.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2054\"\/><\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session on \u201c<strong>Quantum Computing for Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>\u201d explored how quantum technologies can<br>solve complex global challenges in areas such as climate modeling, clean energy optimization, healthcare, and smart<br>agriculture.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Shubham Joshi (19\/12\/2025-3.30 PM to 5.00 PM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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=\"157\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2055\"\/><\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session on \u201c<strong>Opportunities with Sustainability in Industry 5.0<\/strong>\u201d emphasized how the next wave of industrial<br>transformation blends human creativity with intelligent technologies to create resilient and sustainable systems. It<br>highlighted opportunities such as green manufacturing, circular economy practices, energy-efficient operations,<br>personalized production, and ethical, human-centric innovation that together drive long-term environmental and social<br>value.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Aruna Pavate (20\/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-8f761849 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=\"145\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vit.edu\/CS-Data-Science\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rf9.webp\" alt=\"\" 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