Introduction and Scope of the Centre
The AI Centre is a cutting-edge research and development hub dedicated to advancing the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our mission is to explore, develop, and apply AI technologies to drive innovation, improve lives, and address complex challenges. We bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and breakthrough solutions.
Scope:
The AI Centre focuses on the following key areas:
- Research and Development: Advance AI foundations, develop novel AI applications, and explore emerging technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Support startups, incubate ideas, and facilitate industry partnerships to translate AI research into practical solutions.
- Talent Development: Offer training, education, and workshops to build AI expertise, enhance workforce capabilities, and nurture the next generation of AI leaders.
- Ethics and Responsibility: Investigate and address AI's societal implications, ensuring responsible AI development and deployment.
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Foster national and international partnerships, host conferences, and publish research to advance global AI progress.
The AI Centre serves as a vibrant ecosystem for AI innovation, driving scientific breakthroughs, economic growth, and positive social impact.
Year of establishment : 2022
Vission & Mission
➢ Vision:
- To be a leader of Education pedagogy and digital strategies through effective and innovative approaches. To provide an all-encompassing platform to drive AI technology innovations & digital transformations.
➢ Mission:
- To foster the development of an AI ecosystem.
Human Resource:
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Experience (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Staff | |||
| Prin. Dr. B.T. Jadhav | Director | Ph.D, M.Sc. (Electronics) | 35 |
| Mr. S.K. Shinde | Head | M.Sc., (Electronics) NET | 15 |
| Mr. S. S. Barkade | Coordinator | M.Sc. (Electronics), SET | 10 |
| Dr. S.M. Nimbale | Member | Ph.D, M.Sc. (Statistics) | 10 |
| Mr. P.R. Dure | Member | M.Sc. (Microbiology), SET | 12 |
| Mr. Ashish Aware | Tech. Assistant | S.S.C. | 10 |
Facilities:
Facilities :
Research and Development Facilities:
- State-of-the-art computing infrastructure (e.g., GPUs, TPUs)
- AI-specific laboratories (e.g., computer vision, natural language processing, Robotics)
- Prototyping and testing spaces
- Virtual and augmented reality environments
- Data storage and analytics platforms
Collaboration and Innovation Spaces:
- Open workspaces for researchers, start-ups, and industry partners
- Meeting and conference rooms
- Event spaces for seminars, workshops, and conferences
Training and Education Facilities:
- MATLAB Software (Campus version) with 120 toolboxes
- Classrooms and lecture halls
- Hands-on training labs
- Virtual reality training simulators
- AI-focused library and resource centre
- Video conferencing facilities for remote learning
Support Facilities:
- High-speed internet and network infrastructure
- Data centre and server rooms
- Cyber security monitoring and response centre
- 3D printing and fabrication lab
Organization of Research Workshops:
- One day Workshop on ?Bridging Higher Education and AI: Empowering Faculty for Enhanced Teaching and Learning? 6 Feb 2024
- Research Workshop on ?Role of Data Acquisition systems in Artificial Intelligence? 26th ? 27th February 2024
- Research Workshop on ?Role of Data Acquisition systems in Artificial Intelligence? 4th ? 5th March 2024
- Presentations on ?Projects based on agricultural domain? 3rd May 2024
- Research Workshop on ?A deep dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Applications Workflows Using MATLAB? 15th ? 16th July 2024
Faculty Projects
Agricultural Based Artificial Intelligence Application Development Project
| SR. NO. | PROJECT TITLE | NAME OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR | NAME OF CO-INVESTIGATOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of diseases on grapes through image processing | Mr. Mahadik P. H. | Dr. M. L. Ahire |
| 2 | Detection of Banana Spoilage using Artificial Intelligence | Mr. S. S. Barkade | Mr. Dure P. R. |
| 3 | Crop water and Nutrients Management: An AI approach for precision agriculture | Mr. Shinde S. K. | Mr. Sunil Koli |
| 4 | Implementation of Artificial Intelligence during transportation of Nursery Seedlings | Mr. A. J. Pawar | Prin. Dr. B. T. Jadhav |
| 5 | Agriculture crop cultivation using AI | Mr. Waghmare R. P. | Mr. Chaudhari A. S. |
| 6 | IOT Platform for Strawberry Farming | Dr. Mujawar S. H. | Mr. Doke S. A. |
| 7 | Development of AI based applications for integrated production of plants in solar hydroponics | Dr. Virdhava Nalawade | Mr. Vaibhav Pawar |
| 8 | Design and development of Portable Soil tester using Visible-Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy | Dr. Nhivekar G. S. | Mr. Varade Gaurav |
| 9 | Statistical Quality Control Analysis for milk Processing and Packaging Industries with AI Approach | Dr. Nimbale S. M. | Ms. Shinde M. S. |
| 10 | Prediction and analysis of factors affecting on Lumpy Skin Diseases using AI | Ms. More G. N. | Ms. Patil V. S. |
| 11 | Identification and analysis of ber fruit disease using AI | Mr. N.R. Gogawale | Mr. Junghare N. A. |
| 12 | AI approach for soil analysis and weed detection | Ms. P.H. Gharge | Mr. Abhinav Mali |
Health Care Based Artificial Intelligence Application Development Project
| SR. NO. | PROJECT TITLE | NAME OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR | NAME OF CO-INVESTIGATOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of Expert System for Electrotherapy | Dr. B.T.Jadhav | Mr.R. P. Waghamare Mr.N.R.Gogawale |
| 2 | Predicting of Heart Disease by using AI | Dr. D. S. Jadhav | Mr.R.P.Suryawashi |
| 3 | Crop water and Nutrients Management: An AI approach for precision agriculture | Dr. S.M. Nimbale | Mr. S. A. Doke |
| 4 | Fuzzy Logic Approach for Exercise Therapy | Dr. B.T.Jadhav | Mr.R. P. Waghamare Mr.Amol Jadhav |
| 5 | Fuzzy Approach for Tuberculosis using AI | Mr.G.R.Attar | Dr.B.T.Jadhav Ms.V.H.Shinde |
MoU, Linkages and Collaboration
- Oxford University
- Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (Ahmednagar), MS, India
- ADT Baramati
- KVV, Allied Science, Karad
- Dream Foundation Satara (NGO)
- Qhills Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Agroson Alliance Pvt. Ltd.
Expertise
Research and Development:
- Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL)
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Computer Vision
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- AI Ethics and Responsible AI
- Reinforcement Learning
- Generative Models
- Explainable AI (XAI)
AI Applications:
- Agricultural
- Healthcare and Biomedical Informatics
- Finance and Fintech
- Cybersecurity
- Smart Cities and Infrastructure
- Education and Learning Analytics
- Environmental Sustainability
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Data Science and Analytics:
- Data Mining and Visualization
- Predictive Analytics
- Statistical Modeling
- Data Engineering
- Business Intelligence
AI Engineering and Development:
- AI Software Development
- AI Hardware and Infrastructure
- Cloud Computing
- Edge Computing
- IoT Development
Ethics and Policy:
- AI Ethics and Governance
- AI Policy Development
Expertise
- AI and Society
- Human-Centered AI Design
Education and Training:
- AI Curriculum Development
- AI Workforce Development
- AI Training and Certification
- AI Education Research
Industry Expertise:
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Energy
- Government
- Retail
- Media and Entertainment
Key Roles:
- AI Researchers
- Data Scientists
- AI Engineers
- AI Ethicists
- AI Policy Experts
- AI Educators
- Industry Partnerships Managers
- AI Startup Founders
Academic Background:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Cognitive Science
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Future Plans
Future Plans:
- Develop new AI-powered prototypes for healthcare, agriculture, finance, and education.
- Develop AI solutions for global challenges (e.g., climate change, healthcare).
- Host international AI conferences and workshops.
- Expand research focus areas: Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Reinforcement Learning.
- To establish linkages with national and international AI institutes.
- Expand AI applications in robotics, autonomous systems, and IoT.
- Collaborate with government agencies on AI policy development.
- Develop AI talent and workforce.
- Promote AI ethics and responsible AI development.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Applications Development (COE-AIAD),
Yashavantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, Maharashtra, India
8390744973
coeaiad@ycis.ac.in
ycis.ac.in