Day 7 Student Orientation and Induction Program – Second Session (21st September 2024)

Topic: Industry Research in Computer Science and Its Current Trends

Speaker: Mr. Abhijit Athawale, Technical Consultant, Micropro Software Labs Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur

The second session of Day 7 featured Mr. Abhijit Athawale, Technical Consultant from Micropro Software Labs Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, who spoke on Industry Research in Computer Science and Its Current Trends. The session began with Ms. Sonam Waykos calling upon Mr. Parimal Sangole to welcome the guest and introducing  Mr. Athawale. Mr. Athawale initiated the discussion by addressing the driving factors behind industry research in computer science, such as technical advancements, societal needs, and scientific curiosity. He went on to explain the current trends, including IoT devices, 5G technology, blockchain, edge computing, cybersecurity innovations, quantum computing, robotics process automation, biotechnology, and bioinformatics.

A key segment of his presentation focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), where he discussed the potential dangers posed by uncontrolled AI/ML advancements and emphasized the importance of their responsible use in the future.
In summary, Mr. Abhijit Athawale’s session highlighted the key drivers and trends in computer science research, including advancements in IoT, 5G, blockchain, and quantum computing. He emphasized the importance of cybersecurity, biotechnology, and bioinformatics, and stressed the need for responsible development of AI and ML to mitigate potential risks while harnessing their transformative power.