KATRA: A one-day workshop on “Simulation and Analysis using MATLAB” under the PM USHAScheme was organized by School of Mathematics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) with an aim to enhance the computational and analyticalskills of students and research scholars.
The proceeding of the workshop commenced with an introduction by the organizing secretary,Dr.Abhishek Singh followed by the welcome address by the Convenor of the workshop, Prof.A. K. Das, Dean, Research and Development. Prof. Das highlighted the growing importanceof computational tools in modern research and encouraged the young research scholars tolearn such skills to enhance their research capabilities.
The Head of the School, Dr Rakesh Kumar, addressed the gathering and stressed the need forcontinuous learning and skill development to keep pace with advancements in computationaltechnologies.Prof. S. K. Wanchoo, Dean, Faculty of Sciences, encouraged participants to leverage suchworkshops to strengthen their technical proficiency and research capabilities. He alsoappreciated the school’s effort in creating such a learning platform that blend theory withcomputational practice.
More than 50 participants including research scholars and faculty members from variousInstitutions participated in the workshop. The Technical sessions were conducted by resourcepersons, Dr Vijay Kumar from University of Jammu and Dr Sashi Bhushan Kotwal fromSMVDU. The workshop featured interactive sessions and live demonstrations on MATLAB programming, Simulation and Analysis. Participants actively engaged in problem-solvingexercises and received valuable insights from expert trainers.
The workshop providedparticipants with hands on exposure to MATLAB tools and their applications in engineeringand scientific problem-solving. Co-organising secretary Dr. Sandeep Bhougal coordinated theHands-on session of the workshop.In the valedictory session Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean, Academic affairs interacted withparticipants and distributed certificates to all attendees.
Amongst others Prof. V. K. Bhat, Dr.Kuldeep Raj, Dr. Sandeep Sharma and Dr. Vivek Kumar were present during the proceedingsof the event. Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU congratulated School ofMathematics for taking such initiative to organize the workshop.The event was concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Sunny Kumar Sharma, co-organising Secretary of the event, expressing appreciation to resource persons, participants,and university administration for the successful conduct of the workshop.
