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Online Faculty Programme on Digital Civil Engineering Concludes
MVGR College of Engineering held a five-day online learning programme for teachers.
The programme was about new digital tools used in civil engineering.
These tools included artificial intelligence, mapping systems, satellite pictures, GPS and drones.
Retired ISRO scientist YVNK Murthy spoke at the closing event.
He said geospatial technologies can help engineers work with information more accurately and quickly.
He encouraged teachers and students to keep learning digital skills.
The programme also gave researchers and professionals a chance to learn about newer developments.
College officials and programme coordinators attended the closing event.
MVGR College of Engineering (A), Vizianagaram, conducted a five-day online faculty development programme.
The programme focused on artificial intelligence, sustainable infrastructure and geospatial technologies in civil engineering.
Retired ISRO scientist YVNK Murthy highlighted the growing role of geospatial technologies in the field.
He discussed remote sensing, GIS, satellite imagery, GPS, drones and spatial data analytics.
Murthy urged faculty and students to regularly upgrade their digital skills for changing professional requirements.
- Who
- The Department of Civil Engineering at MVGR College of Engineering organised the programme, with retired ISRO scientist YVNK Murthy as chief guest.
- What
- A five-day online faculty development programme on digital transformation in civil engineering concluded.
- Where
- MVGR College of Engineering (A), Vizianagaram.
- When
- The valedictory programme was held on Saturday after the five-day event.
- Why
- The programme aimed to expose faculty members, researchers and professionals to artificial intelligence, sustainable infrastructure and geospatial technologies, while encouraging digital-skill development.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Department of Civil Engineering, MVGR College of Engineering (A)
- Location
- Vizianagaram
- Duration
- Five days
- Format
- Online faculty development programme
- Theme
- Digital transformation in civil engineering: AI, sustainable infrastructure and geospatial technologies
- Chief guest
- Retired ISRO scientist YVNK Murthy
- Key technologies discussed
- Remote sensing, GIS, satellite imagery, GPS, drones and spatial data analytics
Sources
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