Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur via its Adhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems (WSAIS), has signed a formal agreement with Crisil Limited to support the research and educational activity in the field of artificial intelligence and intelligent systems. The alliance aims to enhance the linkages between industry and academia through academic projects, rewarding student performance and providing formalised internship programs.
The institute claims that the partnership will help to match academic programmes to the changing needs of the industry, especially in the new fields of technology. Through the application of real-life industry experience into the academic initiatives, the initiative aims at improving readiness of students to face real life challenges.
Academic Initiatives and Student Engagement
As a part of the deal, IIT Kanpur will introduce a Crisil Lecture Series. The series will involve professionals in the industry and scholars presenting talks about some of the most important aspects of the industry, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and other innovations. The lectures will aim at exposing the students to the present trends and applications in the industry.
The institute will also provide a Crisil Student Award that will be awarded every year during the convocation ceremony. The award will be used to reward academic excellence and innovation by honoring excellent academic performance by students of the Department of Intelligent Systems.
Crisil also believes in a long term involvement with students via internship programmes, recruitment campaigns and industry specific problem statements. It is hoped that such programs will give students essential exposure and a better understanding of how their classroom knowledge can be applied in practice.
Strengthening Research and Practical Exposure
WSAIS has undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes at the Department of Intelligent Systems, with a focus on machine learning, big data analytics, natural language processing, computer vision, optimisation, cybersecurity, robotics and human-computer interaction. Several research centres focusing on advanced AI, robotics, cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, AI policy and intelligent systems development are also present in the school.
The partnership will promote and improve pragmatic exposure to students, incorporating industry engagement with practical research. It will also facilitate the application of AI research to real-world cases in areas like finance, infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital systems. The collaboration will enhance academic programmes and industry preparedness in students through guided interaction and knowledge sharing among experts.
