Weeklong FDP workshop on Machine Learning Kicks Off at Bhaderwah Campus

Orientation to lay Special Focus on Electroencephalography

BHADERWAH, DECEMBER 19: A Week long workshop Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the topic “Machine Learning, Theory, and Application with a Special Focus on Electroencephalography, Document, and Sign Gestures Analysis,”  organized  by the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu, in collaboration with iHUB Divya Sampark, IIT Roorkee, commenced here today. The FDP is scheduled to take place from December 19th to December 23rd, 2023.

Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu, in his message, extended his best wishes to Bhaderwah Campus, particularly appreciating Dr. Jatinder Manhas for spearheading the organization of this weeklong workshop.

Prof. Rahul Gupta, Rector of Bhaderwah Campus, delivered a formal address, extending best wishes to the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. Prof. Rahul Gupta specifically acknowledged Dr. Jatinder Manhas, Head of Computer Sciences and IT at Bhaderwah Campus, for his instrumental role in organizing the FDP.

The chief guest for the occasion was  Harvinder Singh , Deputy Commissioner Doda, who addressed the august gathering. 

In his speech, the DC Doda congratulated the Secretary of Education and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu for launching the “Design Your Degree” program. He emphasized the importance of women empowerment and commended the efforts of Bhaderwah Campus in hosting such enlightening initiatives. “This collaborative effort between Bhaderwah Campus and iHUB Divya Sampark, IIT Roorkee, marks a significant stride in fostering knowledge exchange and advancing research in the field of machine learning,” he added

Dr. Jatinder Manhas, the Convenor of the FDP, elucidated the objectives of the workshop during the inaugural session. The participants are set to benefit from the expertise of Dr. Rajkumar Saini, who presented a detailed lecture on machine learning theories and applications, with a specific focus on Electroencephalography, document analysis, and sign gestures analysis.

Renowned expert Dr. Rajkumar Saini from Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, is serving as the distinguished resource person for the program. The initiative aims to explore the nuances of machine learning, focusing specifically on Electroencephalography (EEG), document analysis, and sign gestures analysis.

Dr. Rajkumar Saini, the distinguished resource person, delivered a detailed lecture covering the intricacies of machine learning theories and applications, with a specific focus on Electroencephalography, document analysis, and sign gestures analysis. His expertise and insights are expected to provide a valuable learning experience for the participants.

The weeklong FDP aims to foster a deeper understanding of machine learning concepts and their real-world applications, particularly in the domains of Electroencephalography, document analysis, and sign gestures analysis. The organizers express their gratitude to Dr. Rajkumar Saini, all the participants, and the esteemed guests for making this event possible. Dr Abid Sarwar from the department of Computer Science and IT presented a formal vote of thanks

Present on the occasion were Dr Neeraj Sharma, Dr Abid Sarwar,  Bablu Sharma, Dr Sunil Bhardwaj, Dr Rakesh Sharma, Dr Subash Chander, Dr Shayan Javed, Dr Cherring Tandop, Mujeeb Shekh, Dr Rohit Bhagat Dr. Ajay Lakhnotra, Dr Neeraj Kumar, SHO Bhaderwah Amrit Katoch, Wasim Akram,  Shallu Kotwal, Abrar Ali Sheikh, Miss Priya Rani, Yaseer Ali  , Parvesh Singh, members from non-teaching department , officials from police and civil administration.