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Secrets of dance and science; and a rare patent for Dr. Jayachandran Surendran

Jayachandran Surendran’s life is the perfect instance of an engineer-dancer who did not let stereotypes limit him. The doctoral researcher talks about legendary dance gurus and phenomenal leaps of faith that shaped his life work in south Indian dance theory, ethno choreology and Tandava philosophy. A senior dance research scholar and lecturer at IIITH’s Center for Exact Humanities, Jayachandran recently defended his Ph.D on form neutral, style neutral fundamentals of dance. Through his research, he built a pedagogical dance teaching tool called Atam, which is one of the rarest patencies, awarded in India in the arts domain. Renouncing an ascending career graph, with a high paying role in a leading multi-national, he would opt to dedicate himself to the pursuit of dance theory. His supreme sacrifice was rewarded, with tutelage under legendary greats. His passion would bring him to Kalakshetra, South India’s leading dance Institute where he would spend nine years, immersed in studying dance systems and documenting priceless artifacts.

IIITH launches online minor program in Modern Machine Learning

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IIITH supports SGI, hosts plantation of 1,200 trees on campus

In keeping with its green campus practices, International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) hosted a large-scale tree plantation drive of 1,200 trees on campus by Sustainable Green Initiative (SGI), with the support of One Tree Planted USA and FedEx Corporation USA. Spread across 66 acres, IIITH has been an environmentally conscious campus right since its inception – with over 2,000 trees, rainwater harvesting mechanisms and a smart campus for regulating water and electricity consumption, installation of Wi-SUN smart street lights, and being a plastic-free campus. Supporting Sustainable Green Initiative (SGI) was a natural progression of its ongoing initiatives as it aligns with the institute’s ethos and the institute’s annual tree planting exercise. Sustainable Green Initiative (SGI) strives toward restoring Hyderabad’s green cover, rebuilding ecosystems, and creating a legacy of environmental responsibility. At a time when our cities are rapidly losing their natural cover, it is hoped that corporates, educational institution, and citizen groups can draw inspiration and take action.

IIITH launches online minor program in Modern Machine Learning

IIITH through its Flexible Learning and Outreach Division, announced the launch of a fully online Minor Program in Modern Machine Learning. The program is open to students in their third year of undergraduate studies or beyond, in fields related to Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Technology. Designed to run alongside the regular academic calendar, this one-year program follows a flexible, modular format featuring live interactive sessions, hands-on labs, real-world projects, and mentorship from IIITH faculty. Colleges may choose to recognise the Minor Certificate as a Minor Degree, based on their academic policies and interest in offering it to their students. Prof. Venkatesh Choppella, Associate Dean of DLF at IIITH, emphasized the growing impact of Machine Learning across industries, stating, “Machine Learning is rapidly transforming every sector, and our aim is to equip students with a strong foundation and hands-on experience in this high-demand field”. The program starts on 25 August. The applications open from 26 July to 15 August.

Prof. Sandeep Shukla appointed New Director of IIITH

The Governing Council of the IIITH, has announced that Prof. Sandeep Shukla from IIT Kanpur will assume charge as the new director this August. The announcement was made during the IIITH convocation ceremony held on 12 July. The current Director, Prof. P J Narayanan, is set to step down from his position soon, paving the way for Prof. Shukla to take over the institute’s leadership. Prof. Shukla is widely recognised for his expertise in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and blockchain technologies. His appointment is seen as a significant step for IIITH, given his extensive experience and contributions in these cutting-edge fields. In his remarks, Professor Sandeep Shukla expressed his honour at being entrusted with the responsibility of leading IIITH as its next Director, stating that it is a matter of great pride to take on this role. Prof. P J Narayanan, the director of IIITH, will step down in Aug after 12 years at the helm. Taking over as director will be Sandeep Shukla from IIT Kanpur. “After I step down as director, I’ll continue working as a faculty member at the institute,” said Narayanan.