DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS (MCA)

Event Title: Empowering Research – A seminar on Consultancy and Funded Project Initiatives

Date: 14.09.2024

Time: 9.30 AM

Venue: Gallery Hall 1

Event Convenor: Dr. R. Agusthiyar

Organizing Head: Dr. D. Kanchana, Program Coordinator, MCA

Advisors: Dr. J Dhilipan, Profesor & Head, CSA, Vice Principal – Admin, FSH

                  Dr. C. Sundar, Dean, FSH.

No. of Participants: 42

RESOURCE PERSON:

Dr. S. Meyyappan, Deputy Director, Centre for IoT, MIT, Chennai

Profile

            He is currently working as deputy director, Centre for IoT, MIT, Chrompet, Chennai. He has vast years of experience in the teaching field. He applied many project proposals and received funds from various government agencies.

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:

  • The department organized Empowering Research: A seminar on Consultancy work and Funded Project Initiatives to Faculty members of Science and Humanities on 14.09.2024.
  • N.Vijayalakshmi Programme coordinator, Dara Science, welcome the gathering.
  • R.Agusthiyar, Professor/MCA presented the welcome address.
  • J.Dhilipan Professor &Head/ VP-Admin, honoring the Chief Guest with memento.
  • The Resource Person S.Meyyappan Deputy Director, Center of IOT, MIT Chennai.
  • He started the session with need of Consultancy work & Funded Project in Academic Institutions
  • The key points discussed by the guest
  • Brief history about the digitalization
  • Importance of multidisciplinary research
  • AI tools and its beneficiaries
  • Scenarios of industry revolution.
  • Categories of society 5.0
  • Importance of consultancy project vs Research proposal
  • D. Kanchana Programme Coordinator, MCA proposed vote of thanks and thank the management & resource person.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS MAPPING:

 

OUTCOME OF THE EVENT BASED ON SDG:

SDG 4 (Quality Education): The event served as an educational catalyst, effectively disseminating crucial knowledge about organ donation. Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of the donation process and its societal impact, empowering them to make informed decisions and educate others within their communities.

SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth): This workshop aims to equip participants with essential skills on applying for funded projects.  Participants were equipped with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the workforce, ultimately contributing to inclusive and sustained economic growth within their communities. By focusing on these areas, this workshop can help foster a culture of innovation, support economic growth, and provide participants with pathways to decent work.

SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): The program played a pivotal role in advancing industrial innovation and infrastructure development. By introducing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices, it enabled communities to build resilient infrastructure, drive innovation, and enhance their capacity for sustainable industrialization, ensuring long-term growth and competitiveness.

PARTICIPANT DETAILS:

S. No Student Name
1. Dr. D. Kanchana
2. Dr. S. Vijayalakshmi
3. Dr. S. Umashankari
4. Dr. Umarani
5. Dr. Jebamalar Tamilselvi
6. Dr. N. Krishnamoorthy
7. Dr. M. Sowmya
8. Dr. T. Papitha Christobel
9. Dr. Harshini Manoharan
10. Dr. S. Meenakshi
11. Dr. R. Priya
12. Dr. PM. Kavitha
13. Dr. T. S. Suganya
14. Dr. Srimathi
15. Dr. Revathi
16. Mr. Siva
17. Mr. Udhayakumar
18. Mr. Vignesh
19. Ms. William Mary
20. Mrs. Sai Vijayalakshmi
21. Mrs. Raghapriya
22. Dr. Anitha
23. Chitra
24. Sindhuja
25. Dr. R. Ramyadevi
26. Dr. S. Karthiga
27. Dr. Renugadevi
28. Dr. Sindudevi
29. Mrs. Bhavithra
30. Dr. Sailaja
31. Dr. Balakrishnan
32. Dr. Srinivasan
33. Dr. Satishkumar
34. Mr. Ganeshmurthy
35. Dr. Satishkumar
36. Dr. Harikrishnan
37. Dr. Anoop
38. Mrs. M. Divya
39. Adisha
40. Dr. Sumithra
41. Dr. Rajendran
42. Mr. Manikandan