Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 29: Two faculty members from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar delivered special lectures at National Institute of Technology (NIT) on Thursday.
Dr Mukesh Saini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Ropar, was the eminent speaker. He delivered “AI for Monitoring in Agriculture” while his colleague, Dr Neeraj Goel also shared his knowledge in the field of AI/ML and its applications in Agriculture.
Director NIT Srinagar Prof Rakesh Sehgal said such lectures are aimed to provide a vibrant platform to students. During these sessions, path-breaking research ideas in science and technology are being discussed, he said.
Institute’s Registrar, Prof Syed Kaiser Bukhari said these important sessions will benefit students in long way and help them to explore more options in the field of science and technology.
Later both guests also interacted with CSE and IT faculty members. They were welcomed by IT Head Dr Shabir Sofi and Dr Omkar Singh from ECE department. The guests also interacted with students.
Dr Vijay Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics coordinated the event along with Dr Ranjeet Rout.
A formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr Ranjeet Rout, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.