University Department of
Information & Communication Technology

Key Takeaways:
The expert talk on "Recent Trends & Innovations in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)," featuring Dr. Ganesh Bhutkar, Professor and Assistant Head of Research at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, VIT Pune, was a remarkable event that provided valuable insights into the ever-evolving field of HCI.

1. The Role of AI and ML in HCI:
Dr. Ganesh Bhutkar highlighted the significant impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on HCI. He discussed how AI-driven interfaces are becoming more intuitive and adaptive, leading to personalized user experiences across various applications.

2. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR):
The speaker emphasized the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in HCI. He showcased examples of how AR and VR are enhancing user interactions and creating immersive experiences in fields ranging from gaming to education and healthcare.

3. HCI in Healthcare and Education:
Dr. Bhutkar shed light on the crucial role of HCI in healthcare and education. He shared insights into how HCI innovations are improving patient care, medical training, and interactive learning experiences in classrooms.

4. Accessibility and Inclusive Design:
Accessibility and inclusive design emerged as essential considerations in modern HCI. The expert discussed the importance of ensuring that digital interfaces are accessible to users with disabilities and how inclusive design principles contribute to better user experiences.

5. Challenges and Opportunities:
The discussion delved into the challenges faced by HCI professionals, including balancing innovation with user-centered design and addressing privacy and security concerns. Dr. Bhutkar also highlighted the vast opportunities for HCI experts to shape the future of technology.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Ganesh Bhutkar's expertise and depth of knowledge in the field of HCI were evident throughout the talk. His engaging presentation style and real-world examples made complex concepts accessible to the audience.

Audience Engagement:
The talk drew a diverse audience of professionals, researchers, and students interested in HCI. The Q&A session that followed the presentation allowed for further exploration of the topics discussed, fostering a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere. In conclusion, the expert talk on recent trends and innovations in HCI, featuring Dr. Ganesh Bhutkar, was a resounding success. We extend our gratitude to the speaker for sharing his expertise, & we look forward to future events that continue to enrich our understanding of this evolving field.

. These workshop aimed to help the students learning and understanding foundation of Face Recognition ,latest trends in Machine Learning ,and to develop applications and to understand the scope of research in Face Recognition. In this workshop, we present the concept of face recognition in the medical research, Anthropological research and in Artificial Intelligence research with superfast computational algorithms.

We list the various approaches for Face recognition and introduce some key face recognition algorithms and related mathematical models. We conduct hands-on implementation of Face Recognition. Anyone who appreciates programming can do the hands with Python on and get an understanding of the topic. They can just connect to Google Co-laboratory or use Anaconda Spyder Integrated Development Environment and do that hands-on session.

Inaugural Session:-

The expert talk started at 11.00 am, Dr. Sharvari Tamane, HOD of UDICT and Coordinator of the workshop gave brief introduction about the speaker and the objectives of the expet talk.

We extend our gratitude to the speaker for sharing his expertise, & we look forward to future events that continue to enrich our understanding of this evolving field.