Institution Name: Arunai Engineering College (An Autonomous Institution), Tiruvannamalai
Event Type: AICTE Sponsored ATAL Faculty Development Programme (Six Days)
Event Name: AI-Driven Design and Development of Advanced Materials for Emerging Technologies
Event Start Date: 07-12-2026
Event End Date: 12-12-2026
FDP Mode: Online (Google Meet)
FDP Organizing Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
About FDP:
This AICTE Sponsored ATAL Faculty Development Programme aims to enhance the knowledge and research capabilities of participants in Artificial Intelligence and advanced materials. The programme will promote interdisciplinary research and innovation, familiarise participants with AI/ML tools, materials databases and computational platforms, and encourage idea generation for research proposals, publications, patents and technology-oriented projects.
On completion, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI and ML applications in advanced materials research and development, and the ability to identify suitable AI/ML techniques for materials discovery, property prediction, computational modelling, optimisation and characterisation. An online test and feedback session will be conducted on the final day of the programme.
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to AI-Driven Materials Science and Engineering
- Fundamentals of Materials Informatics and Materials Data
- Machine Learning Fundamentals for Materials Design
- AI-Driven Materials Innovation: Bridging Advanced Materials Research and Industrial Applications
- AI for Materials in Electronics, Semiconductors and Smart Devices
- Application of AI in Composite Drilling and Fastening for Aircraft
- AI-Enabled Computational Materials Engineering: DFT, Molecular Dynamics and Multiscale Modelling
- AI for Design of Nanomaterials, 2D Materials and Functional Materials
- AI-Driven Materials for Energy and Sustainable Technologies
- AI-Based Prediction of Materials Properties and Performance
- AI-Assisted Design of Biomaterials, Composites and Additive-Manufactured Materials
- Role of AI in Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing
- Drug Use Prevention and Early Intervention in Higher Educational Institutions
Speakers (Resource Persons):
Dr. Mohd Sapuan Salit, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Mr. Nishanth Govindarajan, Analyst – Customs & Trade, Ford Motor Company
Dr. T. Muthuramalingam, Professor & Head, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chengalpattu
Mr. Vijayakumar Nagarajan, Specialist – Technical Planning, BMW India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Elamaran Jayamani, Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia
Dr. Dave Kim, Professor, Washington State University, Vancouver, USA
Mr. Prabhaharan Subramanian, Systems Lead Engineer, Mechanical Design, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India
Mr. Jermilloid A, Deputy Manager, Head – IPR, Innovation & Knowledge Management, Ace Designers Ltd.
Dr. V. Mugendiran, Associate Professor, MIT, Chennai
Mr. Santhoshkumar Kumaravel, Senior QA/QC Engineer, TOYO Engineering India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Kumaravel Rathinavel, Managing Director, Deutsche WindGuard India Pvt. Ltd.
Who can participate? Faculty members from AICTE approved institutions, Research Scholars, Industry personnel, PG students, and participants from Government, Industry, Bureaucrats/Technicians/Professionals/School Teachers
Registration Fee: Nil (No registration fee)
College Website: www.arunai.org
How to Apply:
Participants can sign up and register for the program in AICTE ATAL website links:
https://www.aicte-india.org/atal (or) https://atalacademy.aicte-india.org/signup
Contact Person: Dr. L. Jayakumar, Professor & Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 9443541631, [email protected]
Co-Coordinator: Dr. S. Sivakumar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 9884455781, [email protected]
For Details Contact: [email protected]
Institution Address:
Arunai Engineering College,
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu – 606 603, India.
Event Brochure:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TODJVZ0TZf2yP_DOWWT3jij1Z42IG4e/view?usp=sharing
Event Schedule:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_EVvOYaURRreBFO1iA-SkFI0AVOh5C2/view?usp=sharing
Whatsapp group link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gh5j0SL0hBw4lA56gTGKH3?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2
About Institution:
Arunai Engineering College is a reputed Autonomous institution dedicated to excellence in technical education, research and innovation. Accredited by NAAC, certified by ISO 9001:2015, approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, the college is located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. The institution provides a conducive environment for quality learning, skill development and professional growth, and encourages students and faculty members to pursue interdisciplinary research and explore emerging technologies.
About Department:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to excellence in technical education, innovation and research. It provides students with a strong foundation in Design, Manufacturing, Production, Thermal Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Automobile Engineering. The department encourages practical learning, interdisciplinary research and the adoption of emerging technologies.
