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The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) in Davangere, established in the year 2022 with an intake of 60 and from the academic year 2024 intake increased to 240. The department aims to become a center of excellence in AI and ML education, research, and innovation. The curriculum covers fundamental and advanced topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning algorithms, Data science, Neural networks, Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. The curriculum is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for the rapidly evolving technics in the field of AI & ML. The department boasts highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, and strong industry ties, ensuring students gain practical experience through internships, projects, and industry collaborations. Department also focuses on interdisciplinary research in areas like Deep learning, Robotics, and IoT, the department actively participates in national and international conferences, contributing to the broader AI and ML community. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, the department regularly hosts workshops, seminars, and guest lectures. By equipping students with the latest knowledge and skills, the Department of AI and ML at BIET is dedicated to producing skilled professionals ready to address real-world challenges and drive technological advancements globally in the field AI and ML.
Vision
To be a centre-of-excellence by imbibing state-of-the-art technology in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, thereby enabling students to excel professionally and be ethical.
Mission
- Adapting best teaching and learning techniques that cultivates Questioning and Reasoning culture among the students.
- Creating collaborative learning environment that ignites the critical thinking in students and leading to the innovation.
- Establishing Industry Institute relationship to bridge the skill gap and make them industry ready and relevant.
- Mentoring students to be socially responsible by inculcating ethical and moral values.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- To apply skills acquired in the discipline of Computer Science and Engineering for solving societal and industrial problems with apt technology intervention.
- To continue the career in industry/academia or to pursue higher studies and research.
- To become successful entrepreneurs, innovators to design and develop software products and services that meet the societal, technical and business challenges.
- To work in the diversified environment by acquiring leadership qualities with effective communication skills accompanied by professional and ethical values.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- Analyze and develop solutions for problems that are complex in nature by applying the knowledge acquired from the core subjects of this program.
- Ability to develop Secure, Scalable, Resilient and distributed applications for industry and societal requirements.
- Ability to learn and apply the concepts and construct of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning, Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud Computing, etc for any real time problems.
Dr. Mallikarjuna S B
Professor and Head
Prof. (Dr.) Mallikarjuna S B (SBM) received his BE degree from the department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Government B. D. T. College of Engineering (University of Kuvempu), Davangere in 1994. He started his career as Lecturer at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET). He persued his Master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Mysore University in 2000. After completion of PG, he continued his services at BIET in Computer Science and Engineering department as Lecturer . He was promoted as Assistant Professor in 2006. He served as HOD of Information Science and Engineering department from 2009 to 2013 and also worked as PG coordinator for M.Tech., in Computer Science & Engineering from 2009 to 2013. He was promoted as Associate Professor in 2011 and Professor in 2023 . He received his Doctoral degree (PhD) from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in 2023 in the field of Computer Science & Machine Learning. Now, he is heading the department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI&ML) from 2022 and also working as Deputy warden for BIET Boys’ hostel. He has 28 years of experience in teaching and 1 year in industry. He also worked as member of “Mahithi Sindhu” program of Govt. of Karnataka, BOE and BOS member of various Universities for UG and Pg programs. He is working BOS member for Online programs of VTU. He has the credit of presenting/Publishing papers in National Conferences and International Conferences /Journals. His research area focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Computer Networks, Cloud Computing, Data Science and Data Analytics. He has authored a course material titled “Data Structures Using C” for AICTE, New Delhi. Data Structures using C and C++ - A Study Material for BCA, BSc of Distance Education program of Kuvempu University. He has organized FDP/workshops and Seminars for faculty members and students in the thrust areas. She was nominated as LIC Member of VTU and he has the experience as Board of Examiner for UG and PG studies of Kuvempu University and Davangere University. He has worked as coordinator of IGNOU study centre- 1311, BIET Davangere from 2017 to 2022 for a period 4 years and also worked as a resource person for UG and PG programs of IGNOU for more 15 years, Bapuji Hi-Tech College for BCA, Facilitator for Infosys Initiated Campus connect program. He has attended many conferences, seminars, workshops and short-term training programme. He is a Life member of ISTE. He has guided more 30 PG students in Computer Science & Engineering and many UG students and also MCA students. He has guided small grant students’ projects sanctioned from KSCST, as well as institution and VTU funded projects and 2 projects are recognised as best projects during state level KSCST project exhibitions.
Faculty Members
Technical Staff
Abhishek J J
Foreman
Amrutha S
Instructor
Supporting Staff
Mr. K.T. Ramu
Attender
Publications
| Sl.no | Faculty Name | Google Scholar link | IRINS link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dr. Naveen Kumar K R | Google Scholar | IRINS |
| 3 | Dr. Varsha M | Google Scholar | IRINS |
| 4 | Dr. Amjad Khan | Google Scholar | IRINS |
| 5 | Mrs.Deepashri K M | Google Scholar | IRINS |
| 6 | Mrs.VIJAYALAKSHMI S | Google Scholar | IRINS |
| 7 | Dr. Gururaj L Kulkarni | Google Scholar | IRINS |
Grants
Patents
Laboratory Facilities
| S.No. | Name of Lab | Qty | Configuration/Specification | Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | JAVA | 30 | Dell Deskotop Intel core i7-13700@2.10GHz , 16 GB DDR5-RAM 4800MHz HP desktop,Windows 11 , HP monitor 21.5"",HP key board | Netbeans IDE 8.2 |
| 2. | Data Structure | 30 | Dell Deskotop Intel core i7-13700@2.10GHz , 16 GB DDR5-RAM 4800MHz HP desktop,Windows 11 , HP monitor 21.5"",HP key board | Dev C++ 5.11 |
| 3. | Operating System | 30 | Dell Deskotop Intel core i7-13700@2.10GHz , 16 GB DDR5-RAM 4800MHz HP desktop,Windows 11 , HP monitor 21.5"",HP key board | Anaconda,Jypiter,Spyder, VScode,VMWare(fedora,Windows)17.5, Oracle,SQLDeveloper 20.4.1, Tabelu |
| 4. | DD&CO | 30 | Dell Deskotop Intel core i7-13700@2.10GHz , 16 GB DDR5-RAM 4800MHz HP desktop,Windows 11 , HP monitor 21.5"",HP key board, HP workstation Z1G9-INTEL Core i7-13700 2.10G 30MB 16 Cores 65W CPU , 16GB DDR5 | Anaconda,Jypiter,Spyder, VScode,VMWare(fedora,Windows)17.5, Oracle,SQLDeveloper 20.4.1, Tabelu |
| 5. | GIT LAB | 30 | Dell Deskotop Intel core i7-13700@2.10GHz , 16 GB DDR5-RAM 4800MHz HP desktop,Windows 11 , HP monitor 21.5"",HP key board | Anaconda,Jypiter,Spyder, VScode,VMWare(fedora,Windows)17.5, Oracle,SQLDeveloper 20.4.1, Tabelu |
Major Equipments
- Intel Core i7-13700 CPU , @ 2.10 GHz , 16 GB RAM
- HP workstation Z1G9-INTEL Core i7-13700 2.10G 30MB 16 Cores 65W CPU , 16GB DDR5 ,4GB Nvidia Graphic card
- DELL Intel core i7-13700@2.10GHz , 16 GB DDR5-RAM 4800MHz
Students placed in various
IT Companies
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Staff Achievements
- Dr. S B Mallikarjuna, Associate Professor, received the Ph.D in 2022-2023 from VTU, Belgaum.
- Dr. Varsha M, Associate Professor, received the Ph.D in 2022-2023 from VTU, Belgaum.
- Dr. Naveen Kumar K R, Associate Professor, received the Ph.D in 2021 from VTU, Belgaum.
- Dr. Naveen Kumar K R, Associate Professor, successfully completed the "Python for Beginners" certification from openSAP in June 2022.
- Dr. Naveen Kumar K R, Associate Professor, successfully completed the "Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Using Python" certification from NPTEL in March 2022.
- Dr. S B Mallikarjuna, Associate Professor, received the Ph.D in 2022-2023 from VTU, Belgaum.
- Dr. Varsha M, Associate Professor, received the Ph.D in 2022-2023 from VTU, Belgaum.
- Dr. Naveen Kumar K R, Associate Professor, received the Ph.D in 2021 from VTU, Belgaum.
- Dr. Naveen Kumar K R, Associate Professor, successfully completed the "Python for Beginners" certification from openSAP in June 2022.
- Dr. Naveen Kumar K R, Associate Professor, successfully completed the "Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms Using Python" certification from NPTEL in March 2022.
Student Achievements
- Manishankar M Secured Second prize in High Jump and Discus throw competition conducted in “NAMMA DAVANA-2024” on 9th May 2024.
- Manishankar M Secured First prize in Long Jump and Football competition conducted in “NAMMA DAVANA-2024” on 9th May 2024.
- Manishankar M Secured Second prize in High Jump and Discus throw competition conducted in “NAMMA DAVANA-2024” on 9th May 2024.
- Manishankar M Secured First prize in Long Jump and Football competition conducted in “NAMMA DAVANA-2024” on 9th May 2024.
Forum Activities
Artificial Engineering and Machine Learning
The following events are conducted regularly by AIML:
| Sl.No. | Event | Event Descrption |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Heritage walk | Heritage walk for Harihareshwara Temple in view of social connect and responsibility for 3 semester students held on 3/2/2024 |
Department Activities
The following department activities were conducted:
- organized a 2-day workshop on "Mobile Application Development using Flutter" for 6th semester students on 11th and 12th April 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The session was conducted by Dr. Manoj Kumar M V, who provided valuable hands-on training and insights into Flutter framework and mobile app development. The workshop witnessed active participation from students and proved to be highly informative and enriching. View attachment
- A three-day skill-based training session was organized for 4th semester students from 11th to 13th March on the topics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, aimed at enhancing practical web development skills. The hands-on sessions were conducted by Mr. Vachan M N, an expert in the field, who provided in-depth knowledge and practical exercises to help students strengthen their web development expertise. View attachment
- Organized a Parent-Teacher Meeting on November 28. to help the student, and exchange insights and thoughts about the student academic progress. View attachment
- Conducted a byte code 1.0 competition for students to enhance their coding skills and problem solving abilities. View attachment
- Organized one-day "Cyber Nexus" workshop on "Cyber Security Using AI" on November 8, 2024, exploring the role of AI in enhancing cyber security through expert talks. View attachment
