Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning organized 2 days Hands-on Workshop on "Advanced Machine Learning" on 31st January and 1st February 2024. 62 students of 3rd year AIML department, 2 students from CSE department and 2 students from ECE department actively participated in this workshop. Mr. Harish Kumar, CEO, Accolade Tech Solutions and his team led the hands on sessions in skill lab. They gave practical insights into various preprocessing techniques, Deep Learning techniques and Natural Language Processing. The workshop was coordinated by Mr. Divyesh Divakar, Assistant Professor, AIML department.

IDEATHON – an idea presentation competition was organized by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department in association with Department of Computer Science and Design, Department of Computer Science and Business System and Institution Innovation Council IIC (Institution’s Innovation Council) CEC Chapter on 24th January 2024 on the theme “Sustainable Development”. The competition was organized exclusively for all the 3rd year students of the institute as an outcome of their recently completed societal based internship. The competition started with Poster presentation as Round-1 in Skill Lab and thereafter the shortlisted teams pitched their ideas with PPT in the final Round-2 in Basic Computing Lab, Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadavu, Mangalore. The ideas were evaluated by a team of expert jury members Dr. Madhukar S.M, CEO of “Innaumation Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd.”, Bengaluru; Dr. N Satheesh Kumar, H.O.D of Science & Humanities department; and Mr. Narayan Swamy R, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering department, CEC. The valedictory function was held at 3:30 PM in Seminar Hall – 2. The faculty coordinator Mr. Siju V Soman, Assistant Professor in AI&ML department welcomed the external expert jury member Dr. Madhukar S.M, Dr. Demian Antony D’Mello – Vice Principal, the H.O.Ds Dr.Basappa B Kodada (AIML Dept.), Dr. Manoj Gadiyar (CSBS Dept.), Dr. Praahas Amin (CSD Dept.), the jury members and the student participants. The three top ideas were rewarded with cash prizes during the valedictory function, and the expert jury member shared his feedback on the ideas presented by the teams and motivated them to take it forward in developing a practical solution in the future. The faculty coordinator proposed the vote of thanks and the program was concluded by 4:00 PM.

A 2-hour session on generative AI which covered key concepts, hands-on exercises, and discussions. The workshop gave an overview of Generative AI, Types of Generative Models, Key Concepts and Hands-on Exercise. Students were able to gain a foundational understanding of generative AI concepts, including how it differs from other forms of AI and its applications and also understand the challenges and limitations associated with generative AI, including ethical considerations and potential biases.

A 2-hour session on generative AI which covered key concepts, hands-on exercises, and discussions. The workshop gave an overview of Generative AI, Types of Generative Models, Key Concepts and Hands-on Exercise. Students were able to gain a foundational understanding of generative AI concepts, including how it differs from other forms of AI and its applications and also understand the challenges and limitations associated with generative AI, including ethical considerations and potential biases.

The Department of AIML hosted a Technical Talk on “Be Curious with AI” on 05-12-2023 at AC seminar Hall, Canara Engineering College. The session was presided by Principal Dr. Nagesh H R. The program started with a welcome speech by Mr. Ashay Shetty, V semester AIML. The Principal addressed the students regarding the technical talk. The resource person Mr. Gavrish Prabhu, AI/ML Engineer at Nutanix, started the session with his insightful words. He was a graduate of Canara High School and Canara PU College. The comprehensive session included introduction to Machine Learning, Chapt GPT, Gernerative AI, Transformers, its potential impact on Society and the opportunities to AI Engineer. A total of 123 students actively participated in this technical talk. Dr. Manoj Gadiyar, HOD, Department of CSBS and Mrs. Kanmani, Assistant Professor, Department of AIML successfully coordinated the event.

A hands-on workshop was organized by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department for the Second Year & third year students of AI&ML and other CS allied branches on 25th November 2023 at their respective classrooms using their laptop and smartphone in Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadavu, Mangalore. This event was organised as online mode in association with Institution Innovation Council IIC (Institution’s Innovation Council) CEC Chapter and NXT Wave, Telangana. The resource person was Mr. Trivikrama, AI Expert, secured All India Rank 93 and graduated from IIT Delhi. He explained first about the theoretical concepts of Generative AI and later explained about the practical implementation of those concepts in building a generative AI model. He even shared few ideas for the participants to try building their own Generative AI model after the workshop and then submit it to them for evaluation. Dr. Basappa B Kodada – Head of the Department (AI&ML), the Co-ordinators of this workshop Mr.Siju V Soman & Mr. Nthin Kurup U.G , Assistant Professors from AI&ML department had also joined in the session through online mode.

The event was organized by the department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and the main objective of this program was to provide awareness of the process and hurdles involved in setting up the startup. Mr. Shashi Kumar and Mr. Kishor Bhat, Infienersol Pvt. Ltd., were the resource persons for this event. The resource persons shared their valuable experience in setting up the venture. The resource persons also shared their views on various opportunities available in the automobile industries as well as in the market. They enlighten the students in the direction of generating and identifying ideas for setting up their venture. A total of 126 students have participated in this event

The Branch Entry program was organized by the Central Arts and Cultural department of CEC on 17/11/2023 at the Open Air Auditorium (Main Stage). Principal Dr.Nagesh H R inaugurated the event. A total of 31 students from the second year AIML class participated in the event. The students performed Skit, Dance and Song on the theme "Meme Mashup". Mr.Ajay Mahale and Ms.Hiba served as the MC, The event was monitored by faculty coordinator Mrs.Supriya A V.

Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in association with the college cultural committee, celebrated 'Ayudha pooja ' with great fervour on 31/10/2023. Labs were decorated by the students. Colorful flowers, incense, and traditional rituals added a spiritual touch to the occasion. Principal and HoDs of various departments were present during the celebration. The event commenced with Sasaswathi Pooja at 11.15 AM, in Data Structures and Algorithms Lab of the department. Students,Staff and faculty members paid their respects to the goddess of knowledge. The lab computers and textbooks were also worshiped as part of the ceremony to recognize their significance in the pursuit of education and technological advancement. After the puja, prasadam were distributed to the gathering. Event was successfully coordinated by Mrs. Supriya A V, Department Cultural Coordinator.

A two days hands-on workshop was organized by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department for the Second Year students of AI&ML and other CS allied branches on 25th and 26th August 2023 in Skill Lab, Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadavu, Mangalore. This event was organised in association with Institution Innovation Council IIC (Institution’s Innovation Council) CEC Chapter and Manipal School of Information Sciences(MSIS), Manipal. The resource person was Prof. Sudarsan N.S Acharya, Assistant Professor in Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSIS), Manipal. He connected Computational Applications and its Focus Areas during his discussion. He discussed on the computational applications which includes Time Series Signal Processing, Image Processing, Portfolio Analysis, Risk & Return in Stocks, Clustering, Dimension reduction, Reconstructing and ECG signal with missing values, Transportation network analysis and Epidemic Dynamics. The inaugural function was held on 25th August 2023 at 9:00 AM. Dr. Ganesh V Bhat - Principal of CEC, Dr. Basappa B Kodada – Head of the Department (AI&ML) were present in the function and encouraged the participants to participate actively in the workshop and gain knowledge in the field of Machine Learning. Ms.Chithanya Lakshmi and Ms.Thanvi, second year students from AI&ML department invoked the blessings of almighty. The dignitaries and the participants together inaugurated by lighting the lamp to mark a blessed beginning. Mr. Siju V Sman, the coordinator of the workshop welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the participants to the two days’ workshop. Ms.Deeksha, second year student from AI&ML department was the Master of the Ceremony. The two days’ workshop was concluded on 26th August 2023 with a valedictory function at 3:30 PM. The principal Dr.Ganesh V Bhat, Head of the Department (AI&ML) Dr. Basappa B Kodada and the resource person Prof. Sudarsan N.S Acharya were present along with the participants in this function. The participants and the resource person shared their feedback on the two days’ workshop and thanked the management and the respective authorities for arranging this knowledge gaining workshop. Mrs.Supriya A.V, Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning department proposed the vote of thanks and the program was concluded with a high tea by 4:00 PM.

A two days hands-on workshop was organized by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department for the Second Year students of AI&ML and other CS allied branches on 25th and 26th August 2023 in Skill Lab, Canara Engineering College, Benjanapadavu, Mangalore. This event was organised in association with Institution Innovation Council IIC (Institution’s Innovation Council) CEC Chapter and Manipal School of Information Sciences(MSIS), Manipal. The resource person was Prof. Sudarsan N.S Acharya, Assistant Professor in Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSIS), Manipal. He connected Computational Applications and its Focus Areas during his discussion. He discussed on the computational applications which includes Time Series Signal Processing, Image Processing, Portfolio Analysis, Risk & Return in Stocks, Clustering, Dimension reduction, Reconstructing and ECG signal with missing values, Transportation network analysis and Epidemic Dynamics. The inaugural function was held on 25th August 2023 at 9:00 AM. Dr. Ganesh V Bhat - Principal of CEC, Dr. Basappa B Kodada – Head of the Department (AI&ML) were present in the function and encouraged the participants to participate actively in the workshop and gain knowledge in the field of Machine Learning. Ms.Chithanya Lakshmi and Ms.Thanvi, second year students from AI&ML department invoked the blessings of almighty. The dignitaries and the participants together inaugurated by lighting the lamp to mark a blessed beginning. Mr. Siju V Sman, the coordinator of the workshop welcomed the dignitaries on the dais and the participants to the two days’ workshop. Ms.Deeksha, second year student from AI&ML department was the Master of the Ceremony. The two days’ workshop was concluded on 26th August 2023 with a valedictory function at 3:30 PM. The principal Dr.Ganesh V Bhat, Head of the Department (AI&ML) Dr. Basappa B Kodada and the resource person Prof. Sudarsan N.S Acharya were present along with the participants in this function. The participants and the resource person shared their feedback on the two days’ workshop and thanked the management and the respective authorities for arranging this knowledge gaining workshop. Mrs.Supriya A.V, Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning department proposed the vote of thanks and the program was concluded with a high tea by 4:00 PM.

An Industrial Visit was organized by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department for the Second Year students on 9th August 2023 at Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and Bio-Incubation Centre, Manipal. This event was organised in association with IEEE Canara Engineering  Student Branch and  Institution Innovation Council IIC (Institution’s Innovation Council) CEC Chapter. Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and Bio-Incubation centre are the initiatives of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, and they provide services to students, faculty, alumni as well as people of the region to start their own Venture in line with the social objectives of Government of India. Mrs. Kanmani and Mr. Siju V Soman, Assistant Professors, Department of AI&ML shared the responsibilities for successfully conducting the event. A total of 61 students and 4 faculty members participated in this event. The visit was organized to make student familiar with the various entrepreneurial options in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Their team demonstrated few products developed at their incubator centre and about the facilities provided for young entrepreneurs. They encouraged the students and faculty members to join the incubation centre as a member and explore various facilities provided by various Manipal Institutions.

An Industrial Visit was organized by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department for the Second Year students on 9th August 2023 at Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and Bio-Incubation Centre, Manipal. This event was organised in association with IEEE Canara Engineering Student Branch and Institution Innovation Council IIC CEC Chapter. Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and Bio-Incubation centre are the initiatives of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, and they provide services to students, faculty, alumni as well as people of the region to start their own Venture in line with the social objectives of Government of India. Mrs. Kanmani and Mr. Siju V Soman, Assistant Professors, Department of AI&ML shared the responsibilities for successfully conducting the event. A total of 61 students and 4 faculty members participated in this event. The visit was organized to make student familiar with the various entrepreneurial options in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Their team demonstrated few products developed at their incubator centre and about the facilities provided for young entrepreneurs. They encouraged the students and faculty members to join the incubation centre as a member and explore various facilities provided by various Manipal Institutions.

An Industrial Visit was organized by IEEECan and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Department for the Second Year students on 9th August 2023 at Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and Bio-Incubation Centre, Manipal. This event was organised in association with Institution Innovation Council IIC CEC Chapter. Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) and Bio-Incubation centre are the initiatives of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, and they provide services to students, faculty, alumni as well as people of the region to start their own Venture in line with the social objectives of Government of India. Mrs. Kanmani and Mr. Siju V Soman, Assistant Professors, Department of AI&ML shared the responsibilities for successfully conducting the event. A total of 61 students and 4 faculty members participated in this event. The visit was organized to make student familiar with the various entrepreneurial options in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Their team demonstrated few products developed at their incubator centre and about the facilities provided for young entrepreneurs. They encouraged the students and faculty members to join the incubation centre as a member and explore various facilities provided by various Manipal Institutions A total of 64 students and 4 faculty benefitted from the event.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in association with IIC (Institution Innovation Council), hosted one day Mini Project Exhibition on 28-06-2023. A total of 63 second-year students in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning department have demonstrated their skills by creating and presenting Internet of Things (IoT)-based Mini Projects using the IoT- based skill set they acquired during the department workshop. There were more than 140 visitors, including the Principal, Deans, Heads of various departments, and students of the college have visited and gave valuable feedback & advice for further improvement and enhancement of the mini-projects. Totally 15 projects related to Home Automation, Smart Irrigation, Smart Appliances, Vending machines, etc. were demonstrated by the students.

The Department of AIML in association with Coding Club organized a one day Hands-on Workshop “Dive into Python” on 16-02-2023 in the Skill Lab. Mr. Adithya Pai B and Mr.Ashwin Prabhu G G, both from 4th Year CS&E were the resource persons. Inaugural session was graced by Principal, Dr.Ganesh V Bhat and HoD of the department of AIML, Dr.Basappa B Kodada. Ms.Deeksha Divakar, student of 3rd Semester AIML, welcomed the dignitaries and attendees and gave brief introduction of the key speakers. Workshop dealt with the topics such as introduction to Python, setting up VSCode IDE, various language constructs, regular expressions, numPy, Pandas, Selenium etc. Valedictory session was chaired by Dean Academics, Dr.Demian Antony D’Mello.. Students felt the workshop informative, knowledgeable and shared the same through their feedback. Dean urged students not to stop their learning after the workshop but to continue their practice to gain expertise in the topic. Dr. Basappa B. Kodada, HoD, congratulated the key speakers Mr.Adithya Pai B and Mr.Ashwin Prabhu G G for their hardwork and gave a token of appreciation. Mr.Ashay Shetty, student of 3rd Semester AIML proposed the vote of thanks. The event was coordinated by Supriya A V, Assistant Professor, Department of AIML.

A seminar and interactive session on the 'Role of AI in Business' by Dr. Radhakrishna Rao was held on February 3, 2023. Dr. Krishna delivered an impressive presentation highlighting current AI trends in the industry with a case study on 'Smart Kitchen'. The faculty and technical staff of CEC interacted with the expert for about half an hour.

The Department of AIML organized 3 days of Hands-on Workshop on “Internet of Things for Beginners” from 11-01-2023 to 13-01-2023 in the Skill Lab. The workshop session was delivered by Mr. Baba Fakruddin Ali B H, Research Scholar, VIT, Vellore. He is also an alumnus of Canara Engineering College. In 2014, he completed his M.Tech programme in computer science and engineering from CEC. Students learned about the ATmega328P Arduino Uno Development Kit, Types of Microcontrollers, and Introduction to Microcontrollers. The day 1 session concluded with hands-on practice connecting LEDs and IR sensors to the Arduino Uno. The students were educated about different sensors and uploading data collected by sensors to the cloud using Arduino Uno and also students are assigned with the mini projects. The student projects were assessed by the faculty members of AIML and the Resource Person. The workshop has seen enthusiastic participation from the 63 AIML students, 10 CSD students, and 8 faculty members from different branches.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Branch Entry program was organized by the department cultural committee on 2nd December 2022 in the AC Seminar Hall. Event begun with the Invocation by Mr. Kini Mehul Muralidhar from 3rd Sem.Prof. Nithin Kurup U G, faculty at department of AIML welcomed the second year students. The program was coordinated by Mrs. Supriya A V, Assistant Professor and Chaired by Dr. Basappa B Kodada, HOD, Department of AIML. Department congratulated Mr. Ashay Shetty, elected as Joint-Secretary in the Student Council Election 2022-23 and wished him the best for his journey. Anoop Sadananda Prabhu, Kini Mehul Muralidhar, Akhila Prabhu, Sarthak Pramod Pai were congratulated with a token of appreciation for qualifying for a prototyping sprint in e-Yantra competition under the guidance of Dr. Krishna Prabhu. Department also congratulated with a token of appreciation the first-year toppers Mr.Ashay Shetty, Mr.Kini Mehul Muralidhar, Mr. Sharan, and Mr. Anoop Sadananda Prabhu of the AIML department for their excellent performance in the first-year exams. Dr. Basappa B Kodada, Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning addressed the second-year students and spoke about the department’s Vision, Mission, Opportunities in the field of AIML, the importance and benefits of undertaking mini projects on real problems, and planned technical and training events for the academic year. Ms. Kanmani, faculty at the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning proposed the vote of thanks.

The Department of Central Library and Information Center conducted “A talk on Effective Utilization of Library” on 30/11/2022 for second year students of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Mrs. Supriya A V, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, spoke about the facilities available at the college central library, benefits of VTU e-resource usage during research, paper publication and project report preparation. The students were shown a demonstration of a remote access solution that is specifically designed for effective access of digital content subscribed by VTU Consortium such as e- journals, e-books, articles from various publishers Springer Nature , Taylor and Francis, Elsevier /Science Direct, IEEE POP, Emerald, McGraw Hill and Turnitin Online Plagiarism Check Tool, Lanquill(Sententia) Netanalytiks Grammar Tool.