·         The initiative will drive R&D within the institute, focusing on the design of local technologies, systems and equipment in alignment with India’s long-term goals of innovation and self-reliance

·         Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform will equip students, faculty, and early-stage entrepreneurs with digital competencies and real-world problem-solving capabilities

Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology Tiruchirappalli, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster a collaborative ecosystem that promotes engineering innovation, skill development, startup incubation, and local research. This collaboration aims to leverage Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and technology expertise to equip students, faculty, and early-stage entrepreneurs with industry-relevant digital skills and applications.

The MoU focuses on facilitating the creation of an industry-ready, skilled workforce by integrating advanced design and engineering applications into academic and training programs, equipping students with relevant digital competencies. In addition, it supports the incubation of student- and faculty-led startups that are working on the development of innovative products and processes, thereby contributing to India’s growing engineering and manufacturing ecosystem.

Another objective is to promote research and development initiatives that focus on the local design of technologies, systems and equipment, aligning with the country’s long-term innovation and self-reliance goals.

“At SRMIST Tiruchirappalli, we are committed to nurturing a generation of innovators who are equipped not just with academic knowledge but with the application and mindset to solve real-world challenges. This partnership with Dassault Systèmes opens up new avenues for our students and faculty to engage with advanced digital technologies, pursue cutting-edge research, and build impactful startups. It marks a significant step forward in aligning education with the needs of tomorrow’s industries,” said Dr. Shivakumar R., Chairman, SRM Institute of Science and Technology Tiruchirappalli & Chennai Ramapuram.

“Our collaboration with SRMIST Tiruchirappalli reflects a shared vision to empower young minds with digital design applications and industry-relevant insights, enabling them to drive innovation from the classroom to the marketplace. Through this MoU, we aim to provide access to advanced digital technology platforms, fostering research and supporting startups at every stage from idea to execution,” said Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes.

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By augmenting and modifying different facets of academic needs and education, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to have a considerable impact on the teaching and research professions. AI technologies have the potential to alter the way that educators teach and researchers conduct their research, from individualized learning experiences to enhanced data analysis.

Here are some key points of AI and AI-enabled digital platforms in the teaching and research profession: Personalized Learning: AI may modify lesson plans and learning scenarios to meet the needs of certain students. AI systems can discover students’ talents, limitations, and learning preferences through the analysis of enormous volumes of data, enabling teachers to modify their lesson plans accordingly. This customized strategy can increase student engagement, boost academic results, and close the achievement gap. Intelligent Tutoring: AI-driven tutoring programs can give pupils quick feedback and direction, imitating a one-on-one tutoring relationship. These systems can evaluate how well pupils are doing, spot misconceptions, and provide specific interventions to assist students overcome obstacles. Intelligent tutoring technologies can complement both in-person and online learning environments, enhancing teachers’ efforts and offering extra assistance. Automated Grading and Feedback: It can take a lot of time for teachers to grade a lot of work and give thorough feedback. Using algorithms to evaluate objective criteria like multiple-choice questions or code quality, AI can automate the grading process.

This increases the effectiveness of the assessment process overall by enabling teachers to devote more time to individualized instruction and qualitative comments on subjective assignments. Data Analysis and Predictive Analytics: In order to spot trends and patterns that people might miss, AI can evaluate enormous amounts of educational data, including student performance, attendance records, and engagement patterns. AI can forecast student performance, and dropout rates, or identify students who might require extra attention by using predictive analytics. Using a data-driven approach, educators can intervene early and modify their teaching methods as necessary. Enhanced Research Capabilities: AI can help researchers in a variety of ways. Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms can assist in literature reviews by sifting through large volumes of academic literature, and extracting pertinent data. Complex datasets may be processed and analyzed using AI-powered data analysis tools, which can also spot correlations and patterns that can be used to inform research hypotheses. Data modeling, simulations, and forecasts can be aided by machine learning algorithms, which can speed up research and lead to novel insights. Virtual Assistants and Chatbots: Students and researchers can get immediate assistance from chatbots and virtual assistants powered by AI, which can answer basic inquiries, direct them to resources, or walk them through different steps.

By handling mundane activities, these AI assistants free up educators’ and researchers’ time to concentrate on more complicated tasks and interactions. Ethical Considerations: It is critical to address ethical issues as AI is used increasingly frequently in research and teaching by facilitating the fairness, openness, confidentiality and bias reduction in various research activity. Intelligent Research Assistants: AI-powered assistants can help researchers by automating tedious chores like literature reviews, data collecting, and analysis. These helpers can quickly sort through voluminous research publications, retrieve pertinent data, and discover gaps in the body of knowledge.

Researchers can concentrate on higher-level thinking and advance their work more effectively by automating time-consuming procedures.

AI offers many advantages in the education and research fields, so it’s crucial to strike a balance between technology and human competence. By providing educators and researchers with strong tools and insights to deliver high-quality education and advance knowledge in their domains, AI should complement and enhance their roles. Nothing can replace Passionate and dedicated academicians but being a teacher we have to update ourselves with the latest digital platform tool to enhance our teaching and research skills. AI is the technology that fastens research activity efficiently and fulfills the gap between research and industry. Through proper use of AI, teachers can promote critical thinking which leads the generation of new ideas and concepts.

An updated teacher with AI and AI-enabled tools that can’t be replaced.

Dr Sonia Pandey, Professor at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Rama University

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The cyber security market is expected to reach $3.5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 8.05%. There are 40,000 cyber security jobs in India as of May 2023. Cybersecurity skills in demand include data protection, cloud security, AI security and network security. Soft skills such as problem solving, communication, teamwork and collaboration were also in high demand. The most in-demand jobs include IT auditor, information security analyst, network IT security engineer/specialist, security auditor/penetration tester and computer forensics analyst, according to the report by TeamLease Digital, a subsidiary of Teamlease Servcies.

According to a report, despite the 40,000 vacancies for cyber security professionals in India, there is a significant shortage of skilled workers. Surprisingly, around 30% of these vacancies could not be filled due to lack of qualified people. This skills gap highlights the need for increased cybersecurity education efforts, training programmes and skill development initiatives to bridge the gap between employment opportunities and availability of skilled professionals. It highlights the importance of investing in cybersecurity education to meet the growing demand for talent in this fast-growing sector.

Sharing his views, Mr Sunil Chemmankotil, Chief Executive Officer, TeamLease Digital, said “As India Inc. embraces digital infrastructures, the heightened vulnerability to cyber threats necessitates proactive measures. The prevalence of malware attacks, social engineering tactics, and other sophisticated cyber threats demands a comprehensive approach to safeguarding our digital frontiers.”

The study also shows that weekly cyber attacks globally increased by 7% to over 1,200 attacks per week, while Indian organisations experienced over 2,000 weekly attacks in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 18% year-on-year. The healthcare industry was a prime target, accounting for 7.7% of attacks.

Sharing his views, Mr Sunil Chemmankotil, Chief Executive Officer, TeamLease Digital, said “As India Inc. embraces digital infrastructures, the heightened vulnerability to cyber threats necessitates proactive measures. The prevalence of malware attacks, social engineering tactics, and other sophisticated cyber threats demands a comprehensive approach to safeguarding our digital frontiers.”

To effectively combat evolving cyber threats, the study highlights the importance of equipping the workforce with a broader range of cyber security skills. Specializations in areas such as data protection, cloud security, AI security and network security are in high demand. Soft skills such as problem solving, communication, teamwork and collaboration are also essential in this field. The top jobs identified in the study include IT auditor, Information Security analyst, Network/ IT Security Engineer/Specialist, Security Testing/Penetration Tester and Computer Forensics analyst, with a base salary between 3 and 6 lakhs for 0-3 years of experience. In addition, senior and mid-level professionals with more than 12 years of experience have the potential to earn an annual salary in the range of 50-80 lakhs.

Mr Sunil further added , “By staying vigilant and resilient against emerging challenges such as AI-based attacks, IoT vulnerabilities, and metaverse cyber threats, we can fortify our digital landscape and pave the way for a secure and prosperous digital transformation. There were 40,000 jobs available as of May 2023, but the skill gap remains. There is an urgent need for upskilling the workforce and hiring qualified professionals.”

The research study reveals that the rapid expansion of digital transformation has increased vulnerability to cyber-attacks such as data theft and financial losses resulting from various use cases. It also addresses the challenges faced by India Inc. due to the shortage of skilled professionals in the field. It is also emphasized that India has the capability to take a leading role in developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions by leveraging its robust and skilled workforce.

-SURESH RATHOD

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