JAMMU: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Central University of Jammu, hosted a distinguished expert lecture on the cutting-edge topic "Vision Transformer and its Applications", delivered by Prof. Deepak Mishra from the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, research scholars, and students of ECE department. Prof. Mishra, an academician and researcher in the domains of computer vision, elaborated on the emerging role of Vision Transformers (ViTs) in image classification, object detection, and computer vision tasks.

He provided an in-depth overview of the underlying architecture, advantages over convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and real-world applications in remote sensing, medical imaging, and autonomous systems. 

The session was highly engaging and intellectually enriching, offering participants valuable insights into state-of-the-art deep learning models and their interdisciplinary applications. Attendees had the opportunity to interact directly with Prof. Mishra during the Q&A session, which sparked stimulating discussions around AI-driven research frontiers. 

The expert talk was coordinated by Dr. Haneet Kour under the supervision of Prof. Rakesh Kumar Jha, HoD, ECE, who is known for promoting high-impact research initiatives in space technology at the university. 

As a mark of honor and appreciation, Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu, presented a memento to Prof. Deepak Mishra and expressed his gratitude for sharing his expertise with the university community.

Prof. Jain also emphasized the importance of such expert talks in fostering a research-oriented culture and motivating students to explore advanced topics in science and technology. 

The event concluded with a vote of thanks and group interaction, leaving the participants inspired and intellectually empowered. The session marked a significant step towards enhancing academic collaborations and promoting innovation-driven learning at CU Jammu.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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