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Dell - Intel AI Skills Lab

Grand Launch of DELL -INTEL AI SKILLS LAB at Rathinam Technical Campus

Dell - Intel AI Skills Lab

The Dell and Intel AI Skills Lab is a collaborative initiative between Dell Technologies and Intel Corporation that aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The lab is located at the Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology in Telangana, India, and provides students with access to state-of-the-art hardware and software, as well as expert instruction.
The AI Skills Lab curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including
  • Introduction to AI
  • Machine learning
  • Deep learning
  • Computer vision
  • Natural language processing
  • AI ethics
Students in the AI Skills Lab also have the opportunity to participate in hackathons and other competitions, which allows them to apply their skills to real-world problems. The Dell and Intel AI Skills Lab is a valuable resource for students who are interested in pursuing a career in AI. The lab provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in this rapidly growing field.

Grand Launch of DELL -INTEL AI SKILLS LAB at Rathinam Technical Campus

In a significant step towards demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the next generation, Dell and Intel have joined hands to inaugurate an AI Skills Lab at Rathinam Group of Institutions. The inauguration ceremony, graced by Chief Guests Mr. Sujith Kumar, AVP & HR Business Leader at Infosys Ltd and Founder & Managing Trustee of Maatram Foundation, and Ms. Arpita Agrawal, Director of Education, Healthcare, and Startups at Dell Technologies, marked a pivotal moment in the collaboration’s mission to bridge the gap between industry demands and the skills possessed by graduates. Inaugurated on 06 January, 2024.

In addition to the AI Skills Lab, the Dell and Intel AI for Youth program also includes:

  • Teacher training: Intel provides training to teachers on how to integrate AI into their curriculum.
  • Curriculum development: Intel and Dell have developed a comprehensive AI curriculum that is aligned with industry standards.
  • Community engagement: The program includes outreach activities that aim to raise awareness of AI and its potential benefits.
    The Dell and Intel AI for Youth program is a comprehensive initiative that is helping to prepare students for the future of work. The program is providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the AI-powered economy.
AI for Youth
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, and young people are at the forefront of experiencing its impact. With this in mind, numerous initiatives have emerged under the umbrella of “AI for youth,” aiming to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge to understand, utilize, and shape this powerful technology responsibly.

Why is AI for youth important?

  • Preparing for the future workforce: AI is rapidly changing job landscapes, and future jobs will increasingly require AI literacy and skills. Equipping young people with these skills prepares them for success in the AI-driven economy.
  • Empowering innovation: Young minds are brimming with creativity and potential. By introducing them to AI early, we foster the next generation of innovators who can harness AI’s power to solve real-world problems and contribute to positive change.
  • Building responsible AI users: It’s crucial to raise awareness of AI’s potential biases and ethical considerations. AI for youth programs can equip young people with critical thinking skills to become responsible users and developers of AI technology.

Key aspects of AI for youth initiatives:

  • Demystifying AI: Making AI concepts understandable and accessible through age-appropriate learning methods like games, simulations, and interactive workshops.
  • Developing technical skills: Introducing fundamentals of machine learning, coding, and data analysis, often through hands-on projects and challenges.
  • Fostering critical thinking: Encouraging young people to question AI’s limitations, biases, and ethical implications, promoting responsible development and use.
  • Encouraging creativity and innovation: Providing platforms for young people to explore their ideas and apply AI skills to solve real-world problems in areas like sustainability, healthcare, and education.

Examples of AI for youth programs:

  • Intel® AI for Youth: A global program offering various learning modules, workshops, and competitions to equip young people with AI skills and ethical understanding.
  • YUVAi (Youth for Unnati & Vikas with AI): An Indian government initiative aimed at fostering AI understanding and skills among school students, empowering them to become responsible AI users and designers.
  • The Commonwealth AI for Youth Module: An online program introducing young people to AI concepts and its impact on society.

The future of AI for youth:

As AI continues to evolve, AI for youth initiatives will need to adapt and expand to equip young people with the ever-changing landscape of AI skills and knowledge. This includes focusing on areas like explainable AI, data privacy, and the human-AI interface. By investing in youth and AI education, we can empower the next generation to shape a future where AI serves humanity for good.

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Group Head: Dr. S. VAIDEVI, M.Tech., Ph.D

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

M.Tech, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore/Anna University, Chennai.
Ph.D Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Biotechnology: Dec 2021 – Till date

Research Intrest:

  • Drug delivery
  • Cancer therapeutics

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and
Electronics/Artificial Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Sponsored Research Project

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Institute Status
1.
Development and evaluation of bevacizumab nanodispersion for effective treatment of lung cancer
Department of Health Research, ICMR, Govt of India
46 Lakhs
Nov 2022 to Nov 2025
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rathinam Technical Campus (Mentor: Dr. B. Nagaraj, Principal –Rathinam Technical Campus)
Ongoing
2.
Ruxolitinib loaded carbon dots for bioimaging and treatment of lung infections Collaborator: Dr. Anindita Chakraborty, Kolkata center
UGC- Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),CSR, Kolkata
1.35L
Nov 2023
Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore
Sanctioned
3.
Resveratrol- Quercetin dual drug loaded nanoparticulate system: A versatile approach to treat colorectal cancer
ICMR Senior Research Fellow Project
15 Lakhs
June 2018 to June 2021
Department of pharmaceutical technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli (Mentor : Dr. K. Ruckmani Professor)
Completed

Team Members:

Dr. J. KUMAR, M.Tech., Ph.D

Academic Profile

M.Tech, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Coimbatore/Anna University, Chennai.
Ph.D, Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Biotechnology: 2022 March – Till date

Research Intrest:

  • Drug delivery
  • Cancer therapeutics
  • Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Sponsored Research Project

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Institute Status
1.
Development of New Combinational Strategy of Methotrexate and Minocycline: A Novel Lipid-based Drug Delivery System for the Effective Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
ICMR Senior Research Fellow Project
15 Lakhs
June 2018 to June 2021
Department of pharmaceutica l technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli
Completed

Dr Bradha Madhavan
Head – Functional Materials for Energy Applications

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

  • PhD- Materials Science, Anna University Chennai, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies,
    Coimbatore.
  • M.Phil – Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
  • M.Sc – Physics, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
    Tirunelveli.
  • B.Sc – Physics, Sree Ayappa College for Women, Nagercoil, Manonmaniam Sundaranar
    University,Tirunelveli.

Professional Experience

  1. 2020 Dec- till date- Working as Associate Professor at Rathinam Technical Campus,
    Coimbatore.
  2. 2018-2020- Worked as Assistant Professor in Sri Krishna College of Engineering and
    Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Department of Physics)
  3. Post-doctoral researcher: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and
    Technology, Trivandrum from (18-4-2016 -18-4-2018)
  4. November 2012 – April 2015: Worked as a project fellow at PSG Institute of Advanced
    Studies, Coimbatore – 641004, under the project Proton and oxide ion conduction in
    LaTiO3 doped perovskites funded by UGC-DAE CSR, India.
  5. July 2011– November 2012: Worked as Assistant Professor in Kalaivani College of
    Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Department of Physics)
  6. July 2008 – May 2011: Worked as Lecturer in SSK College of Engineering & Technology,
    Coimbatore, India.(Department of Physics)
  7. December 2005 – April 2007: Worked as Lecturer in Francis Xavier Engineering College,
    Tirunelveli, India. (Department of Physics)

Honors, Awards and Grants:

  • Awarded National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Science & Engineering Research
    Board (SERB), Government of India – 2016
  • Project Fellow UGC-DAE-CSR, Government of India (2012-2015)
  • Received travel fellowship grants from DST and CICS (2015)

Research Intrest:

  • Metal oxides for energy applications such as (SOFC), PEM fuel cells, Sensors, Gas
    separation membranes, super capacitors
  • Perovskite materials for High temperature superconductors and super capacitors
  • Advanced functional energy materials for high-temperature applications
  • Metal oxides for photocatalytic applications

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and
Electronics/Artificial Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Funded Projects:

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Role Status
1.
Development of novel efficient La(1- x)SrxMn(1-y)By O3-δ (B= Mg, Co ) one dimensional perovskite cathode material for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell
BRNS
20L
PI
On-going
2.
Development of Pd diffused transition metal (Mo, Co, W) based chalcogenic heterostructures support on carbon nanostructures/Ni foam for electrochemical water splitting
Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
36 L
Co-Principal Investigator
Ongoing
3.
Neutron diffraction, magnetism and dielectric studies of LaTi 0.5 B 0.5 O 3-δ (B= Mn, Co, Fe)
UGC-DAE Mumbai -Node
1.45 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
4.
Development of novel nano perovskite oxide materials
International Centre for Diffraction Data
1000 USD
Principal Investigator
On-Going

Team Members:

1. Mr. S. Prakash, M.Sc., Research Scholar, BRNS project
2. Mr. C. Shatheesh, M.Sc., Research Scholar, UGC-DAE project

Group Head: Dr. K. K. Aruna

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

  • M.Sc Physics, St. Paul’s College, Kerala
  • M.Phil Nanoscience and Technology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore,
    Tamilnadu
  • Ph.D Nanoscience and Technology (Interdisciplinary Physics), PSG Institute of Advanced
    Studies, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Physics: 2020 – Till date
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Assistant Professor: 2018 – 2020

Honors, Awards and Grants:

  1. Indian National Science Academy’s Visiting Scientist Fellowship, 2023, for a project entitled “Development of novel anodic electrocatalysts for urea-assisted waste water splitting for efficient and green hydrogen production”.
  2. Short-term Research Stay Grant from the University of Bayreuth, Germany Centre of International Excellence “Alexander Von Humboldt”, 2022, for a project entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Iridium-Decorated Titanium Oxynitride Supported on Nanocarbon (Ir/TiON@NCF) for Water splitting”.
  3. DST Indo-Mexican sponsored research visit to CINVESTAV-IPN, Unidad Saltillo- Monterrey, MEXICO, 2015, for a project entitled “Development of Non-Platinum Based Catalyst for Acid and Alkaline Fuel Cells.

Research Intrest:

  • Electrochemical Water Splitting
  • Fuel cells
  • Batteries
  • Supercapacitors

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and Electronics/Artificial
Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Sponsored Research Project:

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Role Status
1.
Development of Pd Diffused Transition Metal (Mo, Co, W) Based Chalcogenic Heterostructures Support on Carbon Nanostructures/Ni Foam for Electrochemical Water Splitting Collaborator: Prof. Dr. Prakash Chandra Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
35.86 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
2.
Bifunctional Ternary ThioSpinel Nano forms@Carbon Nanostructures for Sustainable Energy Applications, Collaborator: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalapakkam Node, Tamilnadu
UGC-Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Kalpakkam
1.35 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
3.
Design, Development and Integration of Hydrogen Based Energy Storage and Conversion System for Underwater Applications PI: Dr. Muthukumar Palanisamy, Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupathi
IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation
30 L
Co-Investigator
Ongoing
4.
Development of novel efficient La (1-x) Sr x Mn (1- y) B y O 3-δ (B= Mg, Co ) one-dimensional perovskite cathode material for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell
Board of Research for Nuclear Sciences
20 L
Co-Investigator
On-Going
5.
Decision Support Tool for Climate Risk Management in Manufacturing Industries
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
7.3 L
Mentor
Completed

Team Members:

1. Mr. Thangaraj. A, Junior Research Fellow, M.Sc Physics
2. Ms. Aishwarya, Project Assistant, M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology

Alumni:

1. Mr. Akash, Junior Research Fellow, M.Tech Nanoscience and Technology
Currently doing Ph.D at Gyongsang National University, South Korea
2. Mr. Rahees, Junior Research Fellow, M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology
Currently doing a Ph.D at the Institute of Hydrogen Research, Quebec, Canada