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A highly enriching week-long Faculty Development Program (FDP) was organized by the School of Engineering & Sciences from 14 - 19 July 2025, with a strong focus on enhancing MATLAB competencies for engineering education, research, and innovation. Prof. (Dr.) K. Thammi Reddy, Dean, formally inaugurated the program and emphasized the significance of continuous faculty upskilling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological and pedagogical landscape of engineering education.

The eminent resource persons from industry and academia effectively blended academic rigor with practical, industry-focused insights throughout the program. Dr. Varun Srivastava, Technical Support Specialist at DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd., conducted detailed sessions on Signal Processing and Model-Based Design using Simulink, covering signal generation and analysis, filter design, the practical use of the Signal Analyzer App, Simulink environment, and the modeling and simulation of dynamic systems. Mr. Manoj Kumar, Assistant Manager at DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd., delivered highly interactive sessions on Image Processing and Deep Learning using MATLAB, guiding participants through image data handling, pretrained models, live image classification demonstrations, transfer learning techniques, structured workflows, and MATLAB–Python interoperability. Mr. Arman Ansari, Application Engineer at DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd., provided practical exposure to Image and Speech Processing, including image manipulation, parameter extraction, webcam-based live capture, and speech recording and analysis.

In addition, Dr. Hunny Pahuja, Associate Professor, delivered expert lectures on Simulation Methodologies in MATLAB, while Dr. Mainak Basu, Associate Professor, presented comprehensive sessions on Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines, strengthening participants’ applied understanding of machine learning. The hands-on sessions enabled faculty to work with real-time datasets, develop customized scripts, and explore advanced MATLAB toolboxes, significantly enhancing their conceptual clarity and technical proficiency. The program’s success was ensured through the dedicated coordination of Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Sharma, Head, DBAS, Dr. Alok Srivastav, Associate Professor, Dr. Hunny Pahuja, Associate Professor and Ms. Rosy Gehlaut, Assistant Professor.