WORKSHOPS (International)

Workshop (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur)

“Online Resources for Engineering Education” Link to abstract

Dr. Anil K. Kulkarni (Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, USA) and Mr. Thomas M. Iwinski (E-Learning Specialist, Pennsylvania State University, USA)

Workshop (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur) “A Primer on Reading, Reviewing, and Writing Research Articles”

Link to abstract Dr. Sohum Sohoni (Assistant Professor, School of Computing Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering, Arizona State University, USA) and Dr. Prathiba Nagabhushan (Australian Catholic University, AUS)

Workshop (Hyderabad ,Rajkot, Jaipur)

“ Acquiring the 21st Century Competencies through Design Based Learning in Engineering Education” Link to Abstract Dr. Siva Chandrasekaran (Research Fellow, Engineering Education, Deakin University, AUS) and Dr. John M Long (Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Deakin University, AUS)

Workshop (Hyderabad, Jaipur)

“Confronting Plagiarism to Safeguard Academic Integrity” Link to Abstract Dr. Veena Kumar (University of Maryland University College, USA)

Workshop (Hyderabad, Jaipur) 1. Innovation and Creativity: Coming up with a Marketable Technology

Based Idea/Prototype for a Business 2. Is your idea good for the market ? Customer Discovery

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Dr. Gopal Nadkarni (University of Akron, USA)

Workshop (Rajkot)

“Internet of Things” Link to Abstract Dr. Kunal Mankodiya, University of Rhode Island, USA

Workshop (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur) “Hands on workshop to demonstrate the building and working of Remote Labs” Link to Abstract Dr. B. Kalyan Ram, Electronosolutions, IAOE

Workshop (Hyderabad) “National Entrepreneurs Network” Dr. Vikram Mishra

Workshop (Rajkot) “Disrupting Classrooms using Classroom Assessment Techniques” Link to Abstract Dr. K Kotecha (Provost, Parul University, India) and Dr. Richa Mishra (Head, Humanities, Nirma University, India)

Workshop (Rajkot, Jaipur)

“Developing Higher Order Thinking Skills” Link to Abstract Dr. Siddharth Jadeja (BH Gardi College of Engineering and Technology) and Dr. Sujata Wadhwa (BH Gardi College of Engineering and Technology)

Workshop (Rajkot)

“ Scholarly Communications” Link to Abstract Mr. Y. Joshi, Freelance Editor of Scholarly Texts

Workshop (Rajkot)

“Project-Based Learning: Instructional Framework and Lessons for

Implementation”

Link to Abstract

Mr. Mohit Patel, (VP, RK University)

INVITED TALKS (International)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot) “Reflections on the evolution of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) and its overall impact on engineering education and the leadership of engineering academic institutions” Dr. Hans J. Hoyer (Secretary General, IFEES, Executive Secretary, GEDC, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur)

“Ethics in International Engineering Education” Link to Abstract Dr. Michael Milligan (CEO, ABET, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur)

“Design Thinking in Engineering Education – What, Why, Who, How” Link to Abstract Dr. Lueny Morell (President, Lueny Morell & Associates and Founder & Director, InnovaHiEd, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur) “Curricula for Societally Relevant Engineering Education” Link to Abstract Dr. Ashok Saxena (Distinguished Professor, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Arkansas, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot)

“Engineering Curriculum Retooled for a Sustainable Future” Link to Abstract Dr. Roop Mahajan (Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot)

“Changing Accreditation Criteria: The Times They Are a-Changin” Link to Abstract Dr. Raman Unnikrishnan (Professor and Former Dean of Engineering, California State University Fullerton, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Integrating e-Learning Modules into Engineering Courses to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Students” Link to Abstract Dr. Ronald S. Harichandran (Dean of Engineering, University of New Haven, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Can Artificial Intelligence help Natural Intelligence ?” Link to Abstract

Invited Talk (Rajkot) “Entrepreneurship and Career Building” Link to Abstract

ISF Talk (Hyderabad) Link to Abstract

“So you want to study abroad? Navigating the Road Ahead” Dr. Duleep Deosthale (Co-Founder & Vice President, Admission Table, USA)

Invited Talk (Rajkot) “New Paradigms for Teaching about Energy Science and Engineering” Link to Abstract Dr. Vikram Dalal (Distinguished Professor of Engineering, Iowa State University, USA)

Invited Talks (Hyderabad) “Design and Testing of Robust Mechatronics System” Link to Abstract “Strategies to address Design Thinking in Engineering and Computer Science Curriculum” Link to Abstract Dr. Devdas Shetty (Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, University District Columbia, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Creativity in Engineering Education” Link to Abstract Dr. Jose Carlos Quadrado (Professor, ISEL, Portugal)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur) “Lightweighting Technologies for the Future - New Course Development and Insights". Link to Abstract Dr. Raghu Echampati (Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad) “The Light Side and Dark Side of Assessment” Link to Abstract Dr. Subramaniam Rajan (Professor of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Arizona State University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Engineering curricula need to pivot!” Link to Abstract Dr. Roger Hadgraft (Director, Educational Innovation and Research University of Technology Sydney, Australia)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad) Link to Abstract “Fostering STEM Education in Institutes of Higher Learning” Dr. Neeraj Buch (Associate Dean of Engineering, Michigan State University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur)

“Transforming Engineering Education at Gurukuls” Link to Abstract Dr. Claire Komives (Professor of Chemical Engineering, San Jose State University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot, Jaipur) “EPICS in India”

Dr. William Oakes (Director, EPICS and Professor of Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Rajkot) “Project Management Education - Key Benefits for Engineers and Technologists” Link to Abstract Dr. Vijay Kanabar (Professor, Boston University, USA)

Invited Talk (Rajkot, Jaipur)

“On-Line Engineering Education as Global Challenge - Opportunities and Need for India”

Link to Abstract Dr. Michael Auer (President, IFEES, Austria)

Invited Talk (Jaipur) “Computer Science and Engineering Education” Link to Abstract Dr. Chita Das (Pennsylvania State University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur)

“Undergraduate Research, International and National Outreach Activities at an Interdisciplinary Lab at Virginia Tech” Link to Abstract Dr. Vinod Lohani (Virginia Tech, USA)

Invited Talk (Jaipur)

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Dr. Rajiv Asthana (University of Wisconsin- Stout

Invited Talk (Hyderabad) “Service Learning in a Graduate Environmental Engineering Program” Link to Abstract Dr. John Tharakan (Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Scholar, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India and Professor of Chemical Engineering, Howard University, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad)

“Automation of Outcomes Assessment Using State of The Art Digital Technology” Link to Abstract Dr. Wajid Hussain (Director, Quality and Accreditation, Islamic University, Madinah)

Invited Talk (Jaipur) “How to engage students in the learning process”. Link to Abstract Dr. Kseniya Tolkacheva (Associate Professor, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia; International Projects Manager, Association for Engineering Education of Russia)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Bioenergy Education across Disciplinary Boundaries” Link to Abstract Dr. Madhumi Mitra (Professor of Environmental Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Autonomous Instrumented Robotic Sensory Platform to Advance Creativity and Engage Students” Link to Abstract Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri (Professor of Engineering and Aviation Sciences, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA)

INVITED TALKS (Indian)

Keynote Talk (Hyderabad) Mr. Alok Sharma (Entrepreneur, Co-founder Nature Ecoventures, former MD Apple India, India)

Keynote Talk (Rajkot)

"Flexible curricular with suitable pedagogy for undergraduate engineering education" Link to Abstract Dr. Ashok Kolaskar (Vice Chancellor, The Neotia University, India)

Invited Talk (Jaipur)

"Setting a Global Context to campus entrepreneurship” Link to Abstract Dr. Nitin Kulkarni (Director, Center for Technology Innovation and entrepreneurship, BVB College of Engineering and Technology, Hubballi)

Invited Talk (Jaipur) “Transforming Indian Technical Higher Education Using Design Thinking” Link to Abstract Dr. Sanjay Dhande (Former Director, IIT Kanpur, India)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Transforming Engineering Education through inputs on Blended and Entrepreneurial Thinking” Link to Abstract Dr. Yaj Medury (Vice Chancellor, Bennett University and Director, Times Group, India)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad, Jaipur) “Leveraging global research to improve student-success in the Indian engineering education system” Link to Abstract Dr Pradeep Waychal (Founder Trustee and Chair, Guruji Education Foundation, India)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad) “MOOCs and their Suitability to Indian Context” Link to Abstract Dr. Deepak Garg (Professor and Head of CSE Dept, Bennett University, India

Invited Talk (Jaipur)

“Pedagogical innovations in Engineering Education: Issues and Challenges in Deployment" Link to Abstract Dr. Archana Mantri (Pro Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University Research and Innovation Network, Chitkara University, India)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad)

“Industry Academy Partnership " Link to Abstract Dr.P.Narasimha Reddy (Executive Director Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Hyderabad)

Invited Talk (Hyderabad)

“Outcome Based Education - Accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (India)'s perspective " Link to Abstract Dr. D.N.Reddy (Director, Engineering Staff College of India. Hyderabad)