Prof. Pervez Mustajab is a Dean & Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Aligarh Muslim University. He did PhD from IIT Roorkee and has also worked at the University of Sulaymaniyah and Salahaddin, Iraq for about 3 years. Moreover, he held various positions in the University such as Placement Officer, ZHCET, OSD Development, Controller of Examinations, and Admissions. He has a teaching experience of 35 years. His interested areas are digital systems, microprocessor-based systems, and intelligent instrumentation. He is also an active member of UGC, UPSC, and AICTE.

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What is the latest program offered in your institution for students?

“B.Tech and M.tech programs in Artificial Intelligence for students”

The campus offers two new programs Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology in Artificial Intelligence. B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence is a 4-year undergraduate course designed to make professional advanced learning systems. This program develops the skills of solving real-world problems. M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence is a 2-year postgraduate course that provides students with an opportunity to learn foundational and experimental components of AI. It will provide the students with a deep understanding of AI and emerging technology. These programs are focusing on the actual trend in the market. The contemporary advances in AI provide innovative solutions for pupils. 

What are the factors that make the program best for the students?

“Enable scientific and technical solutions to students through the courses”

AI reached all horizons of the service sector. The need for AI provided by the global artificial intelligence market size is expected to reach $169,411.8 million in 2025. Major drivers for the market are big data and cloud-based applications. Organizations believe that the technologies help them with digital transformation. Our curriculum focuses on Artificial Intelligence and provides students with hands-on training on a large database. The students get solutions to scientific, technological, and complex real-world problems. Moreover, the interdisciplinary programs allow students to work. It solves practical real-world problems. 

What do you say about best practices in the courses at Aligarh Muslim University?

“Highly experienced faculties and industry attachments for students”

The curriculum was designed by highly experienced faculty. However, the students get hands-on training using the latest tools and techniques. The availability of facilities like servers and workstations help the students solve real-world problems. The nature of the program allows students to collaborate, and work with various experts in different fields. Other best practices are Project-based, Student-centred learning, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, and Industry Visits. We provide intelligent solutions in a variety of business applications. Moreover, students get lecture classes from Industry Experts and enrich their entrepreneurial skills. 

What are the valuable insights based on the program offering at Aligarh Muslim University?

“Programs solve real-world practical problems and fulfill industrial needs”

The program is designed to produce professionals in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It helps to solve real-life problems of various domains. Training for students led to solving real-world practical problems. It fulfills the industrial needs of Engineering, Healthcare, and Financial. An ability to demonstrate a degree of mastery over the area is a specialization of the program. Another advantage is to adapt contemporary trends and practices of the industry. It aids to innovate Artificial Intelligence solutions to real-world problems and environmental needs. 

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How does the program prepare students for the future?

“Enable job opportunities in private, public and government organizations”

The area of artificial Intelligence has widely grown in recent times. These applications are viewable in Engineering, Health care, Financial Markets, Cyber Security, the Internet of things, E-commerce, etc. There is a scope of job opportunities in Data Analytics in private companies, public organizations, the healthcare industry, education, and government institutions. We train students for employment after completing their studies. Moreover, they get a chance to work in Government Institutions, R and D sectors, private and multinational corporations. The jobs in AI include Software analysts and developers, Computer scientists and computer engineers.

How do you train faculty to deliver the program to students?

“Provide educational programs and professional skills for faculty”

The quality of learner achievement is determined by faculty competence, sensitivity, and motivation. We emphasize education programs that relate to the development of teacher proficiency and competence. Teacher education consists of teaching skills, sound pedagogical theory, and professional skills. Soft skills, counseling skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills, information retrieving and management skills are essential parts. These skills serve to create the right knowledge, attitude, and skills in teachers. Faculty development is structured to sensitize appropriate uses of ICT. The Faculty Development Programs were organized for the training of teachers working in the Centre. It is helpful for the training of educators seeking to strengthen their understanding of core general management.

How do you build an industry connection with the program at Aligarh Muslim University?

“Collaborate with companies for tech programs and assess the research in respective fields”

Artificial Intelligence is a growing force in the technology industry. It is a center stage at conferences and shows potential across several industries, including retail and manufacturing. New product launches with virtual assistants. Companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce are integrating AI as an intelligence layer in the tech stack. We also take advantage of online information and resources with the basic concepts of AI. It is recommended to take some of the remote workshops and online courses offered by organizations. We assess the potential business and financial value of AI. An industry should know the tech and business process before launching an AI implementation. They apply a small sample of our data and use AI to prove value, and collect feedback.

What were the challenges you faced while implementing a program in the curriculum?

“To acquire competency-based curriculum, groundwork preparation and creating the mindset of students”

The important principle is a progressive development in problem-solving, creative thinking, and critically analyzing data. Creating the mindset aims to familiarize students understanding the AI Program. We prepare ourselves to unlearn, learn and relearn. Preparatory Groundwork enables reading and gathering of information about AI. It connects to new learning based on our previous knowledge. Facilitating and Feedback helps students to figure out and understand for themselves.A competency-based curriculum allows students to master and demonstrate competency in various tasks and skills. It comes with certain challenges that need to be overcome by the education model. A competency-based education prioritizes pupils and is adaptable to their changing requirements. The institution faces the challenges of acquiring a competency-based curriculum.

What types of projects that students are working on in AMU?

“CNN model, Suggestion Mining, Neural Networks, and Linguistic Metadata, Disease Detection Using Machine Learning, Soft Computing Technique on Hydraulic Structure projects are working by students”

One ongoing research topic is the Control of Turbulent Channel Flows Using Convolutional Neural Networks. Another one is Utilizing Neural Networks and Linguistic Metadata for Early Detection of Depression. Depression has an effect on language and depressed individuals use social media platforms to discuss their problems. The third one is Suggestion Mining. The fourth one is Autonomous Navigation in a GPS-Denied Environment. Autonomous micro aerial vehicles play a major role in tasks such as search, environment monitoring, surveillance, and inspection. This reduces the risk for people and the environment.The Disease Detection Using Machine Learning Techniques project helps to classify different types of Pneumonia will lead to advancement in the medical field. Other project works are Application of Soft Computing Technique on Hydraulic Structure and Steganography in Images using Machine Learning Techniques.

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What are the career options offered after pursuing the course on campus?

“Machine learning and artificial intelligence careers in respective industries available for students”

A Master's or Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence helps a student transition to an exciting machine learning, artificial intelligence career. They can pursue a diverse range of careers in the AI and ML fields. Artificial Intelligence specialists utilize computer science and software engineering concepts to design autonomous software systems. Big Data engineers create an ecosystem for the business systems to interact efficiently. Machine Learning Engineer, Data Science Specialist, Machine Learning Researcher, and Business Intelligence Developer are other jobs available after studies. Professionals who are pursuing a machine-learning artificial intelligence career are in demand as companies for innovations in the coming decade.