on “The FDP was inaugurated by Dr. M.M Pant renowned Academician, Researcher, Scientist & Former Pro-Vice Chancellor & Founder Chairman of PlanetEdu. After inaugural ceremony Dr. Pant took one session on “Changing landscape of Application Development & Emerging Technology”. He talked about the changing scenario of technology from floppy drives to Cloud based applications.

Director-IT, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey had also taken session on “Introduction to IoT: Its Applications and Scope” While addressing the participants Dr. Pandey said that application of IoT in mobile app development can lead to a greater efficiency and better utilization of resources and this integration will automate several processes which will give way to more smart cities.

While addressing the gathering Dr. Rahul Johri, GGSIPU, Dwarika discussed on Security Aspects of IoT.  

On Day 2 Prof. Abhay Kr. Ray took the session on “Introduction sensors, actuators ,boards : its applications and Technical Aspects Hardware and Software Components for IoT”. He also demonstrated the use of sensors and registers used while connecting devices with mobile phones. He also took hands-on session on Reading data from sensor and serial port  and programming  in details. Participants were happy while performing practical in IoT Lab.

On Day 3 & Day 4, Mr. Umang Kejriwal ,IoT Technical Expert  took practical sessions on Introduction to Integration of IoT application with cloud   using ESP8266 chip, Ultrasonic sensor, push button & buzzer and integration of IoT with Mobile Apps  using ESP8266 chip. Participants were allocated individual IoT kits to perform practical. He also discussed about  accessing the cloud data from IoT board. He also took some hands-on session on Creating own API to store sensor data using AWS using  AWS , PHP and Mysql.

On Day 5 Dr. Rahul Johri, GGSIPU, Dwarika took session on Security aspects on IoT.

On Day 6 Professor & Dean(IT), JNU, New Delhi, Dr. T V Vijay Kumar took session on “Bigdata and its Applications” . He very nicely discussed about the life history of data implementation from databases to Big Data. He said that in recent years there has been demand of Big Data technology due to the growth of social media networks , the cloud and smart phones. Nowadays organizations are taking help of Bigdata analytics to take future decisions.

On Day 7 Mr. Pankaj Singh

On Day  8 Dr. Suneet Gupta from Bannet University, Greater Noida took session on Deep Learning Research Dimension. He also discussed about the Neural Networks in perspective of Research Development. He said that faculty members should also think about the research in Neural network which can be connected with artificial intelligence.

On Day 8 Dr. Ashish Arya, Gurukul Kangdi University, Haridwar took session on Tools for Data Collection, Steps of Research Methodology, Different Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis, Graphical Representation of Data, Parametric and Non Parametric Tests, 1-Sample Sign Test, Friedman test, Run Test, Mann- Whitney, Wilcoxon Test.

On Day 9 all the participants of the FDP were taken for Delhi Darshan where they visited many historical places like Raj Ghat, India Gate, Bawli and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. All the participants were happy to visit these places. It was a full day visit.

On Day 10 Dr. Ashish Arya, Professor, Gurukul Kangdi University, Haridwar took session on “Tools for Data Collection, Steps of Research Methodology, Different Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis”. He also discussed about 1-Sample Sign Test, Friedman test, Run Test, Mann- Whitney, Wilcoxon Test. This session was also full of new learning about statistical tools used during research work.

On Day 11 Dr. Vishnu, Professor, IIT, Roorkee took session on SSPS : T-Test One Sample, Two Sample & Paired T- Test, Z-Test, One way ANOVA, Two Way ANOVA. He also discussed some examples where using ANOVA participants solve the problems. This session was also full of learning new concepts of statistical tools.

At the end of 2-weeks faculty development Programme valedictory session was organized where Sh. Upkar Singh, Director Technology, FIS Global was the chief guest of session. During this ceremony Vice Chairman, I.T.S-The Education Group, Sh Arpit Chadha, Director-IT, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey, Vice Principal, ITS-UG Campus, Prof. Nancy Sharma and Session Speaker of the day Dr. Vishnu was also present. While addressing the participants , Sh. Arpit Chadha congratulated Director-IT and the coordinators of the FDP for well organizing and concluding the 2-weeks Faculty Development Programme where participants from all over the country had attended this FDP.

While addressing the gathering Sh. Upkar Singh said that Department of IT is always ready to give opportunities to its students as well as faculty members. He said that such FDPs make faculty members updated and ready to deliver new content in the classrooms.

At the end of the valedictory Session, Vice Chairman, ITS-The Education Group, Sh. Arpit Chadha, Director-IT, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey, Vice Principal, ITS-UG Campus, Prof. Nancy Sharma and Session Speaker of the day Dr. Vishnu distributed the certificate of participation among the participants. The valedictory session was followed by lunch.

This FDP was coordinated by Prof. Saurabh Saxena, Prof. K P Singh, Prof. Puja Dhar, Prof. Varun Arora, Prof. Abhay Kr. Ray, Dr. Sandeep Garg and Dr. Charu Malhotra.

Overall the 2-weeks AICTE sponsored FDP ended on a success note.