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Jamshedpur: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur, in collaboration with the E & ICT Academy, NIT Patna, successfully concluded two Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) titled “AI-Based Image Processing for Biomedical Applications (AIIPBM-2025)” and “Next-Generation Wireless Sensor Networks (NGWSN-2025).” These programs aimed to equip faculty members and researchers with advanced knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Image Processing, and Wireless Communication, fostering innovation in academia and research.
The inaugural session on February 17, 2025, was presided over by Prof. Gautam Sutradhar, Director, NIT Jamshedpur, who emphasized AI’s transformative role in biomedical research and healthcare innovations. He also highlighted the significance of wireless sensor networks in revolutionizing industrial automation, smart cities, and healthcare monitoring. Prof. R. V. Sharma (Deputy Director, NIT Jamshedpur) and Prof. M. K. Sinha (Dean, R&D) addressed the participants, stressing the growing relevance of these technologies in modern academia.
The two-week FDPs attracted participants from IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other leading institutions. The AI-based Image Processing FDP covered topics like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Transformer Architectures, U-Net Models, DICOM Data Processing, and Medical Image Segmentation, providing hands-on training in AI-driven X-ray, MRI, and CT scan analysis. The Wireless Sensor Networks FDP focused on 5G and 6G networks, LPWAN technologies (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT), Industrial IoT, Smart Grid Technology, and communication security, offering insights into real-world applications.
During the valedictory session on February 28, 2025, Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Director, IIIT Bhopal, and Prof. N. Biradar, Principal, RVITM, lauded the participants for their enthusiasm and commitment to advancing these fields. The FDPs were successfully coordinated by Dr. Prashant Kumar, Dr. Jayendra Kumar, and Dr. Mrutyunjay Rout, with Dr. Mayank Srivastava and Dr. Munendra Kumar serving as conveners. Students Ayush Kumar Agrawal, Ajit Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, and Shashi Prakash played a crucial role in organizing and managing logistics.
