Researchers at Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to predict the "transmission probability" of Covid-19 in a closed space in a building. ROORKEE: Researchers at Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to predict the "transmission probability" of Covid-19 in a closed space in a building. The model uses an electronic device to detect carbon dioxide concentration, temperature and humidity of a room. These and other input parameters are used to show the probability of the presence of Covid-19 virus in an office, classroom or any other closed space in a building. After computing the parameters, a software determines the transmission probability and displays the results in the form of a text alert on the screen.

Each M.Tech program comprises a total of 67-72 credits, where 35-40 credits for coursework, a two-credit seminar, and a year-long dissertation of 30 credits Roorkee (The Hawk): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has launched two new M. Tech programs under the recently established Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) have the power to solve real-life problems and benefit humankind by harnessing valuable information from Big data. Academicians, professionals, policymakers, and business leaders are working towards creating a sustainable society with intelligent automation of complex real-life tasks powered by AI and DS. Such efforts provide better research opportunities and innovation leading to skill enhancement and empowerment of the Indian workforce. IIT Roorkee has set up a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS) with the above in mind.

Roorkee: Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R) alumnus Dr Sunil Kumar Vuppala has won the prestigious Zinnov Award 2020 for his contribution to the field of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics. Vuppala was from 2004 batch of Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of IIT-R. The objective of the award is to recognise the contribution of individuals as well as the organisations that enable business innovation along with diversity. Vuppala, a data scientist, is currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Ericsson. "I am elated to have received the award. The tech-driven education at IIT Roorkee laid the foundation for my strong fundamentals in the emerging technologies domain," said Vuppala.