IIT-BHU launches 6-month certification programme on IoT & manufacturing
Organised by the Precision Engineering Hub (PEH), the initiative is supported by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under its Quality Improvement Programme (QIP), aimed at upskilling faculty members across the country in emerging digital and smart manufacturing technologies.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by IIT-BHU acting director Prof NK Mukhopadhyay and DIA-CoE director Tapash Kumar Nandy.
Key faculty members, including Prof. Santosh Kumar, PEH Coordinator, Prof. Sandeep Kumar, Head of Mechanical Engineering, and G. M. Karthik, Programme Coordinator, were present.
A total of 36 faculty members from nine states and union territories are participating, with 25 holding PhDs in fields like Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering. The course is led by eight IIT (BHU) faculty experts and includes hands-on training in a dedicated IoT Lab developed with FITAS Robotics and Embedded Systems Pvt.
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Ltd. Industry experts will also deliver guest lectures.
Prof. Mukhopadhyay highlighted the programme's role in preparing educators for Industry 4.0, while Nandy stressed the importance of aligning academic efforts with national technology goals.
Karthik emphasized the interdisciplinary structure of the course, which promotes skill development and collaborative learning to strengthen technological education at the grassroots.
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