Organized By: Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science,
Title: Internet of Things
Speaker: Dr. Manish Bansal Research Associate / Project Scientist, IIT Delhi
Date & Time: 24th August 2026, 10:30 am onwards
Venue: Auditorium, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies
- Introduction
The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS) organized an Expert Lecture on “Internet of Things (IoT)” on 24 August 2026 at the Auditorium, 2nd Block, Ground Floor. The session was conducted from 10:30 AM onwards and featured Dr. Manish Bansal, Research Associate / Project Scientist at IIT Delhi, as the resource person. The lecture was intended to provide students with exposure to the rapidly developing field of connected devices and intelligent IoT-based solutions.
- Objective of the Lecture
The primary objective of the expert lecture was to strengthen students’ understanding of the Internet of Things and its relevance to contemporary computing and intelligent systems. The session was planned to connect academic learning with practical and emerging technological applications. It also aimed to encourage students to explore how connected devices can contribute to the development of smart and intelligent solutions.
- Resource Person
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Manish Bansal, who is associated with IIT Delhi as a Research Associate / Project Scientist. His participation provided an opportunity for students to gain exposure to an expert perspective on IoT and its role in modern technological systems.
- Overview of the Session
The expert lecture focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), a technology domain centered on the interconnection of devices and systems for communication, data exchange, monitoring, and intelligent decision-making. The session highlighted the growing importance of connected devices in shaping future technology and enabling intelligent solutions. The topic was particularly relevant for students of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science because IoT environments generate data that can support analytics, automation, and intelligent applications.
- Academic Relevance
The lecture was academically relevant to the AI&DS discipline because IoT increasingly intersects with data collection, data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and intelligent decision-support systems. Understanding the IoT ecosystem can help students appreciate how sensing and connected devices serve as sources of real-world data for subsequent processing and analysis. Such exposure can also help students identify interdisciplinary project and research opportunities.
- Learning Outcomes
- Developed a broader conceptual understanding of the Internet of Things and connected devices.
- Recognized the relevance of IoT in the development of intelligent and technology-enabled solutions.
- Understood the importance of IoT as an interdisciplinary area connected with Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
- Gained exposure to an expert perspective from an IIT Delhi research professional.
- Encouraged students to explore IoT-oriented academic projects, applications, and future research possibilities.
- Conclusion
The Expert Lecture on Internet of Things provided a valuable academic platform for students of the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science to engage with an important and rapidly evolving technology domain. The session emphasized the significance of connected devices and intelligent solutions and supported the department’s efforts to provide students with exposure beyond the conventional classroom environment. The interaction with an expert from IIT Delhi also served as an encouraging opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of emerging technologies and consider future academic, project, and research opportunities in IoT and related areas.
- Event Details at a Glance
The event was organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS), with the event communication identifying the lecture topic as Internet of Things (IoT), the resource person as Dr. Manish Bansal, the venue as Auditorium, 2nd Block, Ground Floor, and the start time as 10:30 AM onwards.
