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Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (R.)

The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled "Foundations of
SJC Institute of Technology is a premier institute under Visvesvaraya Artificial Intelligence and Data Science" aims to provide
Technological University (VTU) established in 1986. The Institute is comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in AI and data
managed by Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (R.) Founded in 1974 science. This 6-day online FDP is organized to enhance the skills and
by the divine soul of Jagadguru Padmabhushana Sri Sri Sri Dr. knowledge of faculty members in the emerging fields of artificial
Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji. The trust is under the astute visionary intelligence and data science. It covers a wide range of topics, including
SJC INSTITUTE OF and spiritual guidance of Paramapoojya Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. data preprocessing, deep learning, big data analytics, computer vision,
TECHNOLOGY Nirmalanandanatha MahaSwamiji. The Trust runs more than 516
Institutions all over states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Andhra
ethics in AI, and various applications of AI in healthcare and business.
An Autonomous Institute under VTU from 2024-25
Pradesh & Delhi. SJCIT is approved by AICTE, accredited by NAAC
(AICTE Approved, accredited by NBA (CSE, ECE, ME, CV, IS, AE) and NAAC with A+
Grade, NIRF(150-300), Gold rated by QS I-Gauge)
with A+ Grade, 6 Engineering Departments Accredited by NBA, NIRF OBJECTIVES OF THE FDP
Chickballapur - 562 101, Karnataka Ranking in the bandwith of (151-300) and Gold rated by QS I-Gauge. The  To provide a solid foundation in AI and Data Science: Educate
institute offers eleven UG courses: ECE, CSE, ISE, ME, CE, AE, AS, AI- participants on fundamental concepts such as data preprocessing,
feature engineering, machine learning, and deep learning.
Dept. of Artificial Intelligence and ML, AI&DS, CSD & CV(Kan) and five PG courses in engineering and
MBA along with Nine VTU recognised R&D centers. The institute has an  To enhance practical skills: Offer hands-on sessions on building AI
Data Science excellent track record of results with university ranks and placements is

models and using tools for big data analytics and AI applications.
To explore applications of AI: Discuss the role of AI and data
Estd. 1986 past years. Along with academics, the students also participate and excel
in extra-curicular and co-curicular activities through active cultural, sports science in various fields such as healthcare, business, and computer
Organizing vision.
and social groups. Our goal is to mould students into highly skilled
technical and management professionals with a wide range of analytical,  To address ethical considerations: Highlight the ethical
Six Days Faculty Development Programme strategic and leadership capabilities to meet the global challenges. implications and responsibilities associated with AI and data
science technologies.
on
HIGHLIGHTS
 38 years of excellence with relentless service to society imparting
OUTCOMES OF THE FDP
“Foundations of Artificial quality education.  Improved Knowledge: Participants will gain a thorough
understanding of AI and data science fundamentals, including
 3060+ Experienced, well qualified and Passionate faculty with
Intelligence and Data Science” 60+ Doctorates, 210+ Non -teaching Staff.

hands-on experience in building and deploying AI models.
Skill Enhancement: Faculty members will be better equipped to
 Consistency in achieving 95% & above Results and Medals at
University Exams. 72 Ranks and 15 Gold Medals have been fetched teach and guide students in AI and data science topics with
Sponsored by so far. enhanced pedagogical methods.
 Application of Concepts: Ability to apply learned AI and data
AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL)  Training and Expert Guidance on Technical Domains for Placements
science concepts in research, projects, and real-world applications
and Career Development with blended training model.
Academy  100% Placement opportunity for all Students and more than 95% for across various domains.
eligible candidates. 850+ job offers in 2022, 720+ job offers in 2023  Awareness of Ethical Issues: Participants will understand the ethical
and 350+ in 2024 still going on, with highest package of 28 LPA and implications and challenges in AI, ensuring responsible use and
average package of 5.6 LPA. development of AI technologies.
 BGS-SJCIT Incubation foundation, IP Cell, EDC CoEs, Student
Excellence and Empowerment Development Center (SEED). WHO CAN ATTEND THE FDP?
 BGS R&D Centre – BARC, NAIN, BOSCH REXROTH
Automation Centre, Completed funded projects worth 3 crores and Faculty, Ph.d Scholars & PG Students form the
ongoing sponsored projects worth 1 crore. institutions/Industries are eligible to attend the course.
 MoUs with reputed companies leading to Internships, Projects and
Participants from various fields are invited.
Industry visits.

Mission REGISTRATION
 Providing Students with a Sound Knowledge in Fundamentals of
their branch of Study. For registration, please follow the link of AICTE as below
 Promoting Excellence in Teaching, Training, Research and and select the thrust area “Artificial Intelligence and Data
Consultancy. Science” and the FDP Title “Foundations of Artificial
 Exposing Students to Emerging Frontiers in various domains Intelligence and Data Science”. https://atalacademy.aicte-
Vision enabling Continuous Learning. india.org/signup
 Developing Entrepreneurial acumen to venture into Innovative areas. For clarifications, Please Email to: [email protected]
Preparing Competent Engineering and Management Professionals to  Imparting Value based Professional Education with a sense of Social
Serve the Society. Responsibility.

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 ABOUT SRIADICHUNCHANAGIRI
PROGRAM CHAIR Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
SHIKSHANA TRUST(R.)
Dr. G T Raju
Principal, SJCIT Vision
Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (R.), founded in the year ORGANIZING CHAIR
1974, runs 500+ institutions, moulding 150000+ students with Mr. Suresha J Nurturing AI & DS technocrats to be proficient in solving real-
Registrar, SJCIT world problems
the divine blessings of our founder President Paramapoojya Mission
Jagadguru Byravaikya Padmabhushan Sri Sri Sri Dr.  Providing fundamentals to enhance niche expertise in AI &
CONVENER
Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji who had a vision of DS, cognitive computing, robotics and neural network
Dr. Nagaraja G
serving the humanity in eight fold areas of Adhyathmika Prof., & HOD, Dept of AI&DS. SJCIT architectures
(Spirituality), Anna (Free Food), Akshara (Knowledge), Arogya  Enhancing the analytical and problem-solving abilities to
(Health), Ashraya (Shelter), Anukampa (Helping Hands), RESOURCE PERSONS meet the challenges of the future
Aranya (Afforestation), Akalu (Cattle Protection) was exemplary Dr G T Raju  Training the students with the latest technology to become
and noteworthy. He was rewarded and conferred with Principal, SJCIT sustainable professionals
innumerable titles for his services in the field of Education, Mr. Girish Hegde  Fostering a culture of collaboration and propagating industry-
Health, Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural and Environmental Staff software engineering, Servicenow software development India oriented innovations and research
activities. pvt ltd.  Establishing a stimulating learning environment to create
Our present President Paramapoojya Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. value – based and pioneering Professional
Nirmalanandanatha Maha Swamiji, aided by his educational Mr. Suresh G B
Prof and Head of section, Dept of Information Technology,
background and interest in Engineering has incorporated Modern
University of Technology and Applied Sciences, sultanate of Oman
Technologies and revolutionized the functioning of all the
Institutions of Shikshana Trust. He has taken up the initiative of Dr. Umashankar M L
introducing computerized working environment in all the Technical lead, WIPRO ltd, sarjapur road, Bangalore
Academic and Administrative activities of the institutions. The
Mr. Shivaprasad K H
Vision of our Maha swamiji is to follow the footsteps of his Senior Consultant, Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
Guru, working tirelessly to “Preserve, Promote, Pursue and
Mr. Ravikiran
Progress with Passion in the Path of his Patriarch”. His
Engineer V, Siemens energy, Bangalore
Holiness was conferred with “Doctor Honor is Causa” Dr. Anitha T N
(Honorary Doctor of Science) by the University of Mysore, Mr. Devaraj S Prof., & HOD, CSE.
Karnataka in 2016. Commscope, 900, Chelmsford street, crossMobile:
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tower, Lowell,
MA 01851, USA. E-mail:h
DIVINE BLESSINGS
Dr Gowrishankar
His Holiness the Divine Soul Paramapoojya Dean Academics, BMSCE, Bangalore.
Jagadguru Byravaikya Padmabhushan
Dr Nagaraja G, Mr Badrinath K, Mr Naveen Kumar V G,
Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji Mr Darshan A, Ms Sandhya R,
Founder President, Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust(R) Department of AI&DS, SJCIT

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
CHIEF PATRON
Mr. Badrinath K
His Holiness Paramapoojya Jagadguru
Asst. Prof., Dept. of AI&DS, SJCIT
Sri SriSri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji
Mr. Darshana A Dept of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
President, Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust(R)
Asst. Prof., Dept. of AI&DS, SJCIT
PATRON Mr.Naveen Kumar V G
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Poojya Sri Sri Mangalanatha Swamiji Asst. Prof., Dept. of AI&DS, SJCIT

Secretary, SACST (R), Chikkaballapur