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.

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.