National Conference on the topic “Future Directions in Multidisciplinary Perspective of Computer Science and Information Technology: Scope & Challenges” (FDMP-2015)
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Date: 30-31 January 2015
Venue: ISIM, Jaipur
No. of Participants: 230
Objective of the workshop/seminar/activity: to discuss innovative computing tools & technologies in a plethora of disciplines.
Description:
Advancements in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology have crossed the traditional boundaries promising new dimensions of understanding and applications, opening new areas of research in interdisciplinary domains. With this aim, the department of Computer Science and IT, The IIS University organized a two-day National Conference on the topic “Future Directions in Multidisciplinary Perspective of Computer Science and Information Technology: Scope & Challenges” (FDMP-2015). The Conference was supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of Rajasthan and National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), New Delhi.
The focus of the conference was on innovative computing technologies & tools in a plethora of disciplines. The technical sessions were divided in four categories namely Data Engineering and Knowledge Management, Network and Communication Technologies, Multidisciplinary Role of Computing Technologies in Science, Management and Humanities and Advancements in Software Engineering.
Prof. Karmeshu, School of Computer & Systems Sciences, JNU, New Delhi , Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, Managing Director, NIELIT, New Delhi showered their blessings and emphasized that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is essential in present day’s information revolution for transforming economic and social transactions in our societies. Then began the 4 technical sessions spread over two days and chaired by luminaries across the nation from the field of CS & IT who gave insight on various domains the challenges, issues and solutions.
The eminent dignitaries who graced the occasion were Prof. Jagdish Prasad, Head, Department of Statistics, University of Rajasthan, Dr. Maya Ingle, Professor, School of Computer Science and Information Technology, Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Indore, Prof. M C Govil, Head, Department of Computer Engineering, MNIT, Jaipur, Prof. Madhavi Sinha, Reader, Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Mr. Akhilesh Mittal, Joint Director, RPSC, Ajmer, Dr. A. Nagaraju, Assistant Professor, Central University, Kishangarh, Shri K.L. Jawaria, General Manager, NICSI, Dr. O.P. Rishi, Associate Professor, University of Kota, Mr. Vipin Jain, QA Test Manager, Metacube Software, Jaipur, Mr. Dhruv Sharma, Data Scientist, MetaCube Software Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur to name a few.
The conference received incredible response from both delegates and students in reference with research paper presentations. In all 24 Oral Presentations were delivered by teachers and research scholars. 61 students, teachers and research scholars presented Posters.
Outcome of the activity/event/seminar/workshop: discussion over various domains and the challenges faced, issues encountered and suggested solutions.
