IIC organizes AI for Atmanirbhar Bharat: HEI Pre-Summit Engagements towards IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026
The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering,
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Engineering, Pune, successfully organized a One-Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on
“AI-Driven Pedagogy & Research: Aligning with Emerging Industry Needs”
20th–24th January 2026
Intel Unnati Laboratory, BV(DU)COE, Pune
The FDP featured insightful and hands-on sessions by esteemed experts:
- Mr. Amarjeet Singh Arora, Founder & Director, Skillsmetrix, Pune
- Mr. Suraj Narkhede, Gen AI Expert, Skillsmetrix
- Dr. Surekha Deshmukh, Domain Consultant, IOTDE Unit, TCS Pune & Chair, IEEE Pune Section
The programme focused on AI-enabled teaching, advanced prompt engineering, generative AI tools for research, ethical AI practices, and industry-aligned pedagogy, equipping faculty members with practical skills for modern education.
We express our sincere gratitude to the institute leadership for their constant support and encouragement:
- Dr. D.S. Bankar, HoD Electrical and Computer Engineering, BVDUCOE Pune.
- Dr. Rajesh Prasad, Principal, BVDUCOE, Pune
- Dr. Sachin Chavan, Vice Principal, BVDUCOE, Pune
- Dr. Sunita Jadhav, Vice Principal, BVDUCOE, Pune
Special appreciation to the FDP Coordinators for their dedicated efforts in the successful organization of the programme:
- Prof. Ayesha A. Sayyad
- Prof. Rupali S. Salunke
Heartfelt thanks to all dignitaries, resource persons, coordinators, and participants for making the FDP a grand success.