Department of CSE with specialization in BDA and CC
AI Excellence Centre For Data Innovation (AIECDI)
Inauguration Ceremony
The Inauguration of the AI Excellence Centre for Data Innovation (AIECDI) was held on 22nd April 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM onwards at Tech Lab – 4, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram.
The establishment of AIECDI marks a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration, fostering innovation, and enabling cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cloud Computing.
The event was graciously felicitated by Chairman, Dr. R. Shivakumar. The occasion was honoured by the presence of distinguished dignitaries:
Dr. M. Sakthi Ganesh, Dean (E&T)
Dr. Rama Chaitanya, VP – Academics (E&T)
Dr. M. Roopa, VP – Research (E&T)
Dr.A.Uma Mageswari, HOD – BDA & CC and faculty members.
The programme was further enriched by the gracious presence of eminent industry leaders and chief guests:
Dr. K. Nandeesh Kumar, COO, Navigate Labs
Mr. Karthikeyan Kannan, Lead – AI Infrastructure & AI PaaS, LTM Chennai
Mr. Vikram Elango, CTO, Navigate Labs
Mr. Nikhil Rao, Chief Engineer and Site Leader, Boeing
As part of the ceremony, the departmental newsletters DATA NOVA and CLOUD MATRIX were officially released.
Inauguration Highlights
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony formally marked the opening of the Centre, Lighting of the Lamp symbolized knowledge, innovation, and progress, Release of “DataNova” Magazine, showcasing academic and research contributions, Interaction sessions between industry experts, faculty, and students.
Academic & Industry Significance
The AI Excellence Centre is established with the vision to:
Bridge the gap between academia and industry
Provide hands-on learning opportunities in AI, Data Science, and Cloud
Enable real-time project development and research
Support student innovation, startups, and incubation initiatives
Facilitate industry certifications, workshops, and internships
The collaboration with Navigate Labs strengthens the Centre’s capability to deliver industry-relevant training and practical exposure.
Interaction & Knowledge Sharing
The dignitaries engaged in insightful discussions with faculty members and students, sharing:
Industry expectations in AI & Data domains
Emerging trends in AI infrastructure and cloud ecosystems
Career opportunities and skill requirements
Importance of innovation-driven learning
Faculty & Student Participation
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from:
Faculty members of the BDA & Cloud Computing Department
Students from various disciplines
Industry delegates and invited guests
The collective presence reflected a strong commitment towards future-ready education and technological excellence.
Conclusion
The inauguration of the AI Excellence Centre for Data Innovation (AIECDI) marks a milestone in SRM Ramapuram’s journey towards becoming a hub of advanced research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
The event successfully laid the foundation for:
Transformative learning
Industry-integrated education
Future-focused technological development
The Department extends its sincere gratitude to all dignitaries, collaborators, faculty members, and students for making the inauguration a grand success.
