B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

DEPARTMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE

EXPECT LECTURE / GUEST LECTURE

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Ramco Institute of Technology organized the Association Inauguration and a guest lecture on "Industry Trends in GenAI" on October 5, 2024, at PRR Hall. The chief guest, Mr. Jebastin Prabagaran, Co-founder and CEO of Icanio Technologies, delivered an insightful lecture on the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) across various industries, emphasizing the importance of upskilling in this rapidly evolving field. The event commenced with Vennila, a second-year AI & DS student, introducing the chief guest, followed by Dr. M. Kaliappan, Head of the AI & DS Department, honoring him. Poorvika, also a second-year student, delivered the vote of thanks. The event concluded with the prize distribution for the competition "Error 404," where the First Prize was awarded to Guhan Bala and Vijay Anand, the Second Prize to Vishal and Kesavan, and the Third Prize to Deva Sahayaraj and Sanjevi Ram. The session inspired students to stay updated with the latest AI trends and innovations.

On September 24, 2024, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science hosted a guest lecture titled "Engineers to Entrepreneurs: Turning Ideas into Innovation," delivered by Mr. Senthil, CEO of Honey Builder Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, at the PRR Hall. The event was introduced by Swetha, a third-year AI & DS student, and the chief guest was honored by Dr. M. Kaliappan, Professor and Head of the AI & DS Department. Attended by 362 AI & DS students from the first to third years, Mr. Senthil captivated the audience with motivational insights from his entrepreneurial journey. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Vennila, a second-year AI & DS student.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science,organized a seminar titled "Empowering Minds: Strategies for Students to Manage Mental Health and Excel Academically" on September 11, 2023, at 9:00 AM, exclusively for first-year AI & DS students. Ms. M. Ruba Dharshini, a first-year AI & DS student, welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource person, Dr. Arjunan P., a psychiatrist from Seithur, Rajapalayam. During the seminar, Dr. Arjunan provided insights into the significance of career development within the field of Artificial Intelligence. He also shared practical tips and a case study on stress management, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being for academic success. Dr. Arjunan strongly advised students to limit their usage of mobile phones and social media, noting how excessive use can negatively impact their careers. He also highlighted the value of continuous learning and professional growth as essential components of success in AI.The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ram Rojith V., a first-year AI & DS student.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, in collaboration with NeotericAI, organized a comprehensive webinar on "Kafka" tailored for first, second, and third-year students of AI&DS, scheduled for April 20, 2024, from 09:00 A.M to 10:00 A.M. The event commenced with Ms. Nithyalakshmi, a distinguished third-year student of AI&DS, extending a warm welcome and introducing the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. A. Saravana Kumar, Senior Software Engineer at MarketAxess, New York, USA. Mr. Kumar, drawing from his extensive expertise, delved into the intricate details of Kafka, elucidating concepts such as Partition, Offset, Cluster, and Producer with real-time examples, thereby providing a holistic understanding to the eager participants. The session proved to be immensely insightful, offering practical insights into the world of Kafka and its applications in the realm of artificial intelligence and data science. As the webinar drew to a close, Karthika Lakshmi, a second-year student of AI&DS, expressed gratitude to the organizers, speakers, and participants, encapsulating the collective appreciation for the enriching experience provided.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, in collaboration with NeotericAI, orchestrated a cutting-edge Workshop on the Emergence of Generative AI and LLM's on January 10, 2024, at 11:00 am. The event catered to the intellectual appetite of students from the first, second, and third years of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Commencing the proceedings, M. Sri Varushni, a first-year luminary in the field of AI & DS, extended a warm welcome to the assembly. She deftly introduced the esteemed resource person for the occasion, none other than the erudite Mr .S. Manikandan, Chief Executive Officer of Geons Logix, Madurai. Mr. S. Manikandan embarked on an illuminating discourse, unravelling the evolutionary journey of Generative AI and LLMs. His presentation transcended the ordinary, delving into the intricacies of these technologiesexpounding on their contemporary prowess, architectural refinements, progressive training methodologies, and their overarching eminence in the realm of generative models. The discourse further traversed the pragmatic landscape as Mr. S. Manikandan eloquently navigated through the practical applications of Generative AI and LLMs across diverse industries. The canvas of discussion stretched from the realms of content creation and avant-garde marketing strategies to the seamless integration of these technologies in customer service dynamics and the astute analysis of voluminous data sets. The culmination of the workshop was marked by an insightful glimpse into the future. Mr. S. Manikandan, with a visionary zeal, unravelled the future trends and potential advancements in these transformative technologies, offering the attending students a tantalizing peek into the unfolding landscape of artificial intelligence .Finally ,Ms. Vennila, a beacon of intellect from the first year of AI & DS, expressed gratitude with a heartfelt thanks note.

This sounds like a remarkable event hosted by the Analytics Society of India! The inaugural meet appears to have been packed with insightful discussions and esteemed guests, creating a conducive environment for learning and networking in the field of analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). The event began with a warm welcome address by Alice Jeya Flora, setting the tone for the proceedings. The presence of Chief Guest, Dr. U. Dinesh Kumar, a luminary in the field and the Dean of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore & Chair, Data Center & Analytics Lab, IIM, Bangalore and a prominent figure in the field, added significant value to the event. His address on the role of the Analytics Society of India and the practical applications of AI and ML likely provided valuable insights and inspiration to the attendees, especially urging students to deepen their understanding and skills in problem-solving within this evolving domain. The gesture of honoring Dr. Kumar with a shawl by Dr. M. Kaliappan and presenting a memento by Dr. S. Vimal reflects the respect and appreciation for his contributions in the field. The diverse discussions on real-time case studies in various sectors such as healthcare, retail, ethics in AI, agriculture, and robotic automation must have been enlightening, showcasing the practical implications of analytics, AI, and ML in these domains. N. Visakan's comprehensive annual report as the Vice President of ASI likely provided an overview of the society's achievements and future plans, highlighting its commitment to progress and growth in the field. Lastly, Ms. Poorvika's vote of thanks, representing the gratitude of the attendees, brings a fitting conclusion to what seems to have been a highly informative and inspiring event. It's evident that the inaugural meet successfully facilitated knowledge sharing and networking opportunities within the analytics community in India.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, organizers, and esteemed guests for making the NeotericAI Association Inaugural on November 23, 2023, a resounding success. Special thanks to Ms. Karthika Lakshmi , II nd Year AD for her inspiring welcome address. With utmost honor and warmth, we extend a gracious welcome to our esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Vignesh Paramasivam, as we drape him in the symbolic shawl of appreciation by Dr. M. Kaliappan, HOD/AD and Momento by Dr. S.Vimal Asso.Prof/AD ,Organising Secretary. Ms .Jerita,IIIrd Year AD for the insightful Chief Guest introduction, and Mr. Vignesh Paramasivam, Campus Recruitment Lead ,TCS,Chennai for releasing the annual report along with HOD,Organising Secretary,Event Co-ordinators(Mrs.B.Revathi,AP/AD & Mrs.C.Usharani,AP/AD). The motivating words from TCS Campus Recruitment Lead, along with an invaluable insights into TCS projects and the recruitment process. The installation of office bearers by the Vice President and the closing remarks by Varsha added to the significance of this momentous event.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Conducted Webinar on Open Nebula in Cloud Computing for III rd year students of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science on 09.11.2023 at 02.00 P.M to 03.00 P.M . Mr. Nithish.S, III rd year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about the resource person. The resource person of the program is Dr.D.Kesavaraja, Associate Professor, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering,Thiruchendur. "Highlighting the vital role of OpenNebula in cloud computing, exploring its capabilities in private cloud establishment, user management, storage, network setup, and enabling user-specific OS image imports. Learn more about its versatile cloud infrastructure solutions at OpenNebula.org.". Around 60 students actively participated. The Webinar has been ended with a thanks note by Mr.Nithish S, III rd Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Conducted Guest lecture on AWS cloud Deployment and AI Service for II nd and III rd years of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 20.10.2023 at 10.30 A.M . Ms.N.K.S. Jeyaa, III rd year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr. G. Muthukrishnan, Staff Engineer, Juniper Net works,Bangalore.He shared emphasize the role of AWS in enabling innovation, scalability, and cost-efficiency in cloud deployment and AI services Demonstrate practical AWS usage through examples and live demos and Shared additional resources for further learning about AWS and AI services. Around 120 students actively participated. The Guest lecture has been ended with a thanks note by Ms. K .Nithya shree, II nd Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized a Webinar on Metaverse and its Applications for Ist & IInd year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 07.10.2023 at 03.00 P.M. Ms. Lavanya, IInd year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr. Ajay Pandey, Practice Head, Wipro Digital ,Bangalore. The Webinar has been covered significant attention in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, particularly augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), blockchain, and the growth of online communities and gaming platforms .Finally, he discussed about the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science technology in Wipro.The webinar has been ended with a thanks note by M.Jeya, IInd Year AI &DS student.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Conducted Data Structures Codeathon on 13.07.2023 for I st year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students associated with NeotericAI in Codetantra Platform .Totally 120 Students were participated and Deepikaa. E got 1 st Prize in that Event.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized one day Induction program on Cloud for Future for II Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 13.08.2022. Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.Daniel, Senior Software Engineer, Fresh Works, Chennai. The resource person discussed and shared with his experience and various aspects of Technology. The training has been ended at 01.30 p.m with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with Career Guidance Cell organized a Seminar on career counselling & Stress management 13.09.2023 at 9.00 am for Ist year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students. Ms. Vennila, I year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Dr Arjunan P , Psychiatrists, Seithur, Rajapalayam. The Guidance Talk has been covered with Brief overview of the importance of career in the life in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Also, he shared few tips and case study about the stress management in the life. He advised the students to avoid mobile phone and social media usage in long time in a day which will be affected the career. Finally, he discussed about opportunities of the importance of continuous learning and professional development. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note by Ms. M.Sri Varushni, Ist Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Conducted Guest lecture on Forensic Data handling and Repository for Ist year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 13.09.2023 at 11.00 A.M . Ms. Sri Varushni, I year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr. Muthu Ramalingam, Retired Special Sub-Inspector, Rajapalayam. He shared his views about police departments role and responsibility, types of crime and Forensic data repository. He informs the students that all data from the mobile phone are stored in the crime and forensic department. Around 120 students actively participated. The Guest lecture has been ended with a thanks note by Ms. Venila, Ist Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Conducted Guest lecture on Academic industry Gap on 15.09.2023 10.15 am for Ist year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 15.09.2023. Ms.Sri Varushni, I year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.R.Vijay, Co-founder and Chief Technology officer of DigitranIT software solutions private Ltd, Chennai. The Lecture has been covered with Discussing differences in goals, timelines, and expectations between academia and industry. Explore cultural and communication barriers that hinder collaboration. Finally, he discussed about Showcase examples of successful collaborations that have led to breakthrough innovations. The Guest lecture has been ended with a thanks note by Ms. Venila, Ist Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized a Virtual tech talk on Latest Developments in AI and its Applications for Ist year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 15.09.2023 at 9.00 am to 10.00am. Ms. M.Sri varushni, I year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr. Karthick Shanmuga sundaram, Senior Engineering Manager, LinkedIn, USA. The Virtual talk has been covered a deep dive into the ethical considerations of AI and autonomous technologies. Also, he discussed about The role of AI in financial institutions for better decision- making and risk assessment. Finally, he discussed about opportunities of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science technology in LinkedIn. The virtual talk has been ended with a thanks note by M.Sri Varushni, Ist Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized a webinar on AI & ML in Todays World for I st year and II-year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 18.09.2023 at 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Ms.Amitha, Ist year student welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Dr. Sanjeev Jha , Joint Director, NIELIT Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India. The webinar has been covered with role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in todays world. Machine learning algorithms such as supervised learning, Un-supervised learning and Reinforcement learning with real time example. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note by Ms.Amuthachenthiru K, AP/AI&DS.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized a webinar on Generative AI and No-code platform roles in Industry for I st year and III-year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 26.08.2023. Mr.S.Nithesh, Secretary, NeotericAI welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.Rizwan Noorullah, Business Head, Asia Pacific-Gen AI, ConverSight, Chennai. The webinar has been covered with introduction of generative AI and its functionalities. He discussed about role of GenAI in supply chain management. Also, He discussed with no-code platform and its application in business and sales. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note by Mr.J.Ponjoses, President, NeotericAI.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized a webinar on AI powered Data Analytics for III-year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 19.08.2023. Dr.M.Kaliappan, Professor and Head welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.Rizwan Noorullah, Business Head, Asia Pacific-Gen AI, ConverSight, Chennai. The webinar has been covered with role of Artificial Intelligence and AI powered data analytics. Resource person also discussed with how huge volumes of data and analysis by Industry using AI powered data analytics tools like powerBi and Tableau. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note by Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeotericAI organized a webinar on SAP in Enterprise Networks and its opportunities for Ist and II year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 04.03.2023. Ms. G Mega, II year, AI & DS welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Sri Ganesh, Enterprise Cloud Architect and Advisor, SAP, Germany. The webinar has been covered with ERP introduction and components of systems, applications, and products (SAP) to view the insights of data. Also, he discussed about business Intelligence Tools and Solutions. Finally, he discussed about opportunities of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science technology in SAP. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note by Alice flora, Ist Year AI &DS student.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a webinar on Artificial Intelligence in Histopathology- Colon cancer prediction for II nd Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 02.02.2023. Dr.M.Kaliappan, Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Dr. Muthu Kumar, MBBS., MD(Pathologist), Independent Director, Hera Tech India Pvt Ltd, Rajapalayam & UAE. The webinar covered Artificial Intelligence roles to predict benign and malignant cancer. Also, he addressed the various parameters which are influencing to become cancer cells. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a Guest Lecture Software Engineering an Insider View for I Year & II-year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 18.01.2022. Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor welcomed the gathering and Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.K.Keerthi vasan, Software Engineer-II, Paypal, Chennai. The guest lecture has been covered with role of software engineering in developing products and applications. He explained the applications of data structures in various domains. The guest lecture has been ended at m with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a webinar on Project Management and JIRA tool for Ist Year (119 students) and II-year (61 students) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 13.12.2022. Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr. Vijaya Baskar, Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer, Hera Technologies, Rajapalayam & Dubai. The webinar has been covered with project management, scrum masters, storey board, modules, tasks and activity to manage the project which play the major role in all the software industry for handing the projects. He advised the students to use the JIRA tool for their project. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science inaugurated Neoteric AI association on 05.12.2022. Ms G.Mega welcomed the gathering. Ms.G.Nithya Lakshmi gave an introduction about chief Guest. The Chief guest of the program is Mr. A.Saravana Kumar, Senior Software Engineer, MarketAxess, New York, USA. He delivered a motivational talk on Industry trends and Interview preparation. He advised the students to study data structure course thoroughly and pursue interns to solve industry problems. The function has been ended with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a Webinar on Software Industry Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Ist Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 02.11.2022. Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr. Vijay, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder, DigitranIT solution Pvt Limited, Chennai. The webinar has been covered with Artificial Intelligence and Data Science technology which play the major role in all the mobile App and other application. He advised the students to think out of box to solve the societal problems. The webinar has been ended with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeoteriAI organized one day Induction program on React Framework for I Year & II Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 12.08.2022(AN Session). Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.Dhanesh, Senior Software Engineer (Client Developer) - Wissen Technologies, Bangalore. The resource person discussed and shared with his experience and various aspects of Technology. The training has been ended at 02.30 p.m with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeoteriAI organized one day Induction program on Cutting Edge Technologies for I Year & II Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 12.08.2022(FN). Ms.B.Revathi, Assistant Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Ms. Maheswari, Senior Testing Quality Control, Amazon. The resource person discussed her working experience and various tools about gaming products. The training has been ended at 11.30 p.m with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in association with NeoteriAI organized one day training program on Aptitude training for II Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 11.08.2022. Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor welcomed the gathering and gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Ms. A.Meena, Visiting Professor, Rathinam College of Nursing, Arupukottai. The resource person solved TCS company specific Aptitude and verbal problems. The training has been ended at 4.00 p.m with a thanks note.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized an Expert Talk on Advance Data structure and its Application, Minimum Spanning Tree, Shortest path Algorithm & Dynamic Programming. for I Year AI&DS students on 18.06.2022. Mr.Sathish Rajendran.P, Ist year student welcomed the gathering and Dr.M.Kaliappan, Professor and Head gave an introduction about resource persons. The resource person of the program is Dr.S.Sumathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University V.O.C College of Engineering, Anna University-Thoothukudi campus. Learned about Advance Data structure and minimum spanning trees applications to comprehend its significance. Around 59 students actively participated. Finally, the session was ended with a Vote of Thanks by Ms. Jerita.D, Ist Year student of AI&DS.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a Tech talk on CNN and Applications for I Year Artificial Intelligence and Data Science students on 01.02.2022 at 12.00 pm. Ms.G Nithya Lakshmi Ist year student welcomed the gathering and Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Dr.G.Ghanapriya singh, Professor, National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand. She shared her views about Convolution Neural Networks and its Applications in computer vision. Around 65 students actively participated. Finally, the session was ended with Vote of Thanks by Mr. C I Manornajan, Ist Year student of AI&DS.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a First Tech Talk on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Banking sectors for I Year AI & DS students on 11.11.2021 at 11.00am. Dr M.Kaliappan Professor and Head / AI & DS welcomed the gathering gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr Sudalai Muthu, Consultant, Software AG Technologies Pvt limited, Chennai. He shared his views about Application of ML and AI in Banking sectors and the industry expectations. Around 60 students actively participated. Finally, the session was ended with Vote of Thanks by Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor/ AI& DS.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a Second Tech Talk on Mobile Application Development for I Year AI & DS students on 11.11.2021 at 12.00 P.M. Dr. M.Kaliappan Professor and Head / AI & DS welcomed the gathering gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.Balamurugan P, Senior Lead - Mobile Development, Heptagon Technologies Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore He shared his views about Mobile App development, Node JS platform usage and the industry expectations. Around 60 students actively participated. Finally, the session was ended with Vote of Thanks by Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor/ AI& DS.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a Guest lecture on Crime and Criminology Data Repository for I Year AI&DS students on 08.11.2021 at 9.30am. Mr.Mahil P Lal, Ist year student welcomed the gathering and Dr.M.Kaliappan, Professor and Head gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.Muthu Ramalingam, Retired Special Sub-Inspector, Rajapalayam. He shared his views about police departments role and responsibility, types of crime and data repository. Around 60 students actively participated. Finally, the session was ended with Vote of Thanks by Ms.G.Nithya Lakshmi, Ist Year student of AI&DS.

Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science organized a Guest lecture on Expectation and Future platform on AI & DS for I Year AI&DS and I year Mechanical students on 29.10.2021 at 02.15pm. Ms.N. Jeya, Ist year student welcomed the gathering and Dr.S.Vimal, Associate Professor gave an introduction about resource person. The resource person of the program is Mr.R.Vijay, Co-founder and Chief Technology officer of DigitranIT software solutions private Ltd, Chennai. He shared his views on Industry trends on AI and Data Science. Around 65 students actively participated. Finally, the session was ended with Vote of Thanks by Ms.G.Megha, Ist Year student of AI&DS.