Event: Modern Statistical Techniques and AI for Research Data Analysis

Date: 7.08.2026 to 11.08.2026

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Mode: Hybrid

Event convener: Dr. B. Sumithra, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

Event organizer: Dr. T. Harikrishnan, HOD, Department of Mathematics

In collaboration with: Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia

Summary of the event

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies (FLABS), School of Applied Science, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia, jointly organized a five-day International Workshop on "Modern Statistical Techniques and AI for Research Data Analysis" as an activity under the MoU between the institutions. It was organized through the Department of Mathematics.

The programme brought together faculty members, research scholars, academicians and invited participants to explore contemporary statistical techniques, Artificial Intelligence and their applications in research data analysis.

• Day 1: Biostatistics and statistical techniques for research data analysis, delivered by Dr. A. Zechariah Jebakumar, Senior Lecturer, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences.
• Day 2: Artificial Intelligence and data analytics - AI concepts, data-driven approaches, intelligent systems and emerging technologies.
• Day 3: Statistical computing and research data analysis - data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling and visualization.
• Day 5: Cyber security, AI and emerging technologies for research data - data security, privacy and responsible use of emerging technologies.

Outcomes of the programme

• Gained awareness of the role and applications of statistics in modern research.
• Understood the importance of applying proper statistical methods and quantitative frameworks to field studies.
• Learned the significance of data analysis, analytical reasoning and research methodologies.
• Became familiar with advanced research opportunities and the academic environment at SRM Institute of Science and Technology.