Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Brainware University in association with Brainware Group of Institutions jointly organized a webinar on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare” on July 8, 2020. Our guest speaker Dr. Tushar Hrishikesh Jaware (R.C Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur, Maharashtra) discussed how AI is helping image enhancement in medical image processing and helping doctors reduce diagnosis error by a substantial margin. Dr. Jaware also discussed different imaging modalities and graphical visualization of parameters obtained for different filters.

Data Science

The Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering of Brainware University and Brainware Group of Institutions jointly organized a webinar on “Data Science” on July 10, 2020 to discuss the hottest data trend in the health industry and help students keep in touch with the pulse of the industry. Our guest speaker Dr. Mahesh Bhimsham Dembrani (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Maharashtra)explained what data scientists do and how they overcome challenges.

Reaching the Unreached: Engaging Communities through Effective Use of Social Media

Brainware University Central Library and Internal Quality Assurance Cell organized a Webinar on “Reaching the Unreached: Engaging Communities through Effective Use of Social Media" on July 11, 2020. Our special guest Dr. Partha Sarathi Das (Asst. Library & Information Officer, National Library of India, Ministry of Culture) discussed free world-class educational resources available on social media sites for students to access and improve their skills to get better job opportunities. They can even connect with experts and learn new things. We hope this inspired all attendees to focus on skill-building and innovation even during the pandemic.

Advancements in Power System Protection & Evolvement of Digital Substations

The Departments of Electrical Engineering of Brainware University and Brainware Group of Institutions-Sabita Devi Education Trust jointly organized a webinar on “Advancements in Power System Protection & Evolvement of Digital Substations” on July 14, 2020. Our guest speaker Mr. Subhabrata Gupta (Business Development- Electrification Products (Systems), Assistant Vice President, ABB India Limited) discussed how Digital Substations came into being through a long process of digitization that ended with the adoption of IEC 61850 as the standard.

Improved Solution of Elliptic Equation

The Department of Mathematics of Brainware University organized a webinar on “Improved Solution of Elliptic Equation” on July 15, 2020. Our special guest Dr. Sicelo Goqo, Faculty of Science, School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, explained in details the progress made in recent years in improving the solution rate of Elliptic Equations and the emerging research areas in the field of mathematics.

Protein Reliability Analysis and In Silico Modeling of Natural Inhibitors

The Department of Mathematics of Brainware University organized a webinar on “A survey of spectral methods for nonlinear differential equations” on July 16, 2020. Our guest speaker Dr. Magagula Vusi Mpendulo, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Eswatini, Swaziland, discussed the different spectral methods for nonlinear differential equations and their solutions and how each method works in a different way. There is a lot of innovation required to solve these! BSQLM & BSLLM along with MD-BSQLM & MD-BSLLM were the key methods whose solution approaches whose pros and cons involving Linearization, Collocation, and Domain Decomposition were discussed.

Entropy generation analysis of Casson fluid

A webinar on “Entropy generation analysis of Casson fluid” was organized by Departments of Mathematics of Brainware University on July 17, 2020. Our guest speaker Dr. Sewli Chatterjee(Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Mathematics, T.H.L.H. Mahavidyalaya (Burdwan University)) introduced the multiple uses of Casson fluid in the industry. From the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products to the analysis of biological samples such as blood and plasma, Casson fluid has a key role to play in it all.

Measurement of Turbulent Flow in an Open Channel

To talk about how turbulent flow can be measured in an open channel and its uses in the field of applied mathematics, the Department of Mathematics, Brainware University organized a webinar on the topic “Measurement of Turbulent Flow in an Open Channel” on July 18, 2020. Our guest speaker Dr. Sankar Sarkar(Assistant Professor, Physics and Applied Mathematics Unit, ISI Kolkata) explained the methods to investigate the double-averaged(DA) turbulence flow and how DA Kinetic energy, DA streamwise velocity, and Conditional Reynolds Shear Stresses play into this calculation.

Designing for Reliability & Robustness with MATLAB Base Engine

The Departments of Mechanical Engineering of Brainware University and Brainware Group of Institutions organized a webinar on “Designing for Reliability & Robustness with MATLAB Base Engine ”on July 18, 2020. Our guest speakers Mr. Rohit Mahajan (Application Engineer in ELEMAX Systems & Solutions, Kolkata) & Mr. Swarnava Biswas (Application Engineer in ELEMAX Systems & Solutions, Kolkata) discussed how designs are made more resilient and robust using MATLAB Base Engine, a software package providing high-performance numerical computation and visualization.

COVID19 and Public Health Laws in India: Issues & Challenges

Brainware University has invited Dr. Jayanta Kumar Saha( Professor & HOD, Department of Law, Bankura University & Inspector of Colleges, Bankura University Department: Department of Law) for our webinar on “COVID19 and Public Health Laws in India: Issues & Challenges” which was held on July 21, 2020. Dr. Jayanta Kumar Saha clearly said that in order to improve our health infrastructure we need to let go of archaic laws and the special provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act and instead spend more money and make laws on healthcare development.

Different schemes of MSME

To help, understand, and utilize the information and schemes our government has made available to support entrepreneurs in their journey the MSME, Brainware University Business Incubation Centre, and Institution’s Innovation Council proudly organized a webinar on “Different schemes of MSME” on July 22, 2020. Our Guest of Honor Shri P.K Das (DY-Director, MSME-DI, Kolkata) explained that entrepreneurship can provide alternatives to traditional jobs and in turn generate new employment for others.

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights

India has made tremendous strides when it comes to gender equality. However, we can always do more. To educate ourselves we invited Dr. Pradip Banerjee(Additional District Judge, Murshidabad), the guest speaker of the webinar “Gender Equality & Women’s Rights” organized by The Department of Law, Brainware University on July 25, 2020. Dr. Banerjee praised the changes made to the judiciary system which has made the justice-seeking procedure a lot more accessible. Gender laws are stricter and women have a platform to make themselves heard.

Sex Difference in the Susceptibility to Infections

The Department of Biotechnology, Brainware University, invited Dr. Sudip Datta Banik( Professor and Head, Department of Human Ecology, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (Cinvestav-IPN), Merida, Yucatan, Mexico on July 30, 2020 for our special webinar on “Sex difference in the susceptibility to infections: ‘being a male is a risk factor’ for SARS CoV-2 infection". Dr. Banik confirmed that women have been shown to be less susceptible to infections like HIV, Hepatitis C among others. Such a robust immune system is a result of the hormonal and sex chromosome differences in men and women.

Understanding, Communicating, & Supporting persons with Developmental Disabilities

In India countless individuals are neurodivergent and have Autism Spectrum Disorder, a complex neurological condition that affects communication, social functioning and learning. Misinformation and fear force many of them to live on the margins of society. In order to take a step towards inclusivity, The Department of English and Literary Studies, Brainware University in collaboration with Autism Society West Bengal(ASWB) invited special educators for a webinar on “Understanding, Communicating, & Supporting persons with Developmental Disabilities” on July 31, 2020 to educate ourselves on how to create a more supportive education system.

Covid19 impact: Grooming Students for Post Pandemic Job World Challenges & Opportunities

In the post-COVID job market, just technical brilliance won’t be enough anymore, it needs to match with relevant soft skills and a customer-oriented focus. To help stay relevant the Department of C2C organized a Virtual Leadership Talk on “Covid19 impact: Grooming Students for Post Pandemic Job World Challenges & Opportunities" on July 4, 2020. Our guest panel of industry experts like Mr. Madan Mohan Chakraborty, CEO & MD Iskraemeco India, Mr. Debasish Ghosh, CEO DCC Service, and Mr. Jaydip Mukherjee, CEO, EDP Software Ltd. explained that students have to upgrade their skills in AI, Machine Learning, IoT instead of outdated topics.

Towards NAAC Best Practice: Moodle as a Tool for E-Learning

Can open source Learning Management Systems (LMS) like MOODLE be used to elevate the quality of learning in the age of pandemic? To make sure quality remains the defining factor in higher education, IQAC and Central Library of Brainware University organized a webinar on the topic “Towards NAAC Best Practice: Moodle as a Tool for E-Learning” on July 20, 2020. Our guest speaker Dr. Joydeep Chanda( Librarian, Gurudas College, Treasurer, Bengal Library Association) explained how MOODLE can act as an excellent repository for an institution to keep track of learning engagement and online educational activities and therefore make it easier for NAAC to scrutinize their quality later.

Do You Have a Story to Tell?

Our stories can set us apart and create lasting impressions to help us get that dream job. To introduce students to the wonderful world of stories, the Department of English and Literary Studies, Brainware University in collaboration with Wild Strawberry and SEAIC organized a special webinar on “Campus to Corporate- Do You Have a Story to Tell? Forming a unique identity through personal narratives” on July 21 2020. Our guest speaker Ms. Priyanka Chatterjee (International Story Consultant, Drama Coach, Educational Trainer, Artistic Director, Wild Strawberry Director, SEAIC) made students understand that their CVs are not enough anymore. Recruiters are looking for graduates whose values, aims, and ethics match with theirs, when stories match magic happens. The way to set yourself apart from the competition is by creating a lasting impression. Through interactive storytelling activities, Ms. Chatterjee demonstrated how little details can solidify their job prospects.

'Hope' is the thing with feathers—
That perches in the soul—
And sings the tune without the words—
And never stops—at all—

And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard—
And sore must be the storm—
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm—

I've heard it in the chilliest land—
And on the strangest Sea—
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb—of me.

-Emily Dickinson

With the hope of spreading light in this bleak and dark time, Brainware University is going to start its classes online for the next Semester from August 12, 2020.