Prayagraj: A five-day workshop on ‘Sensors and Photonic Devices,’ organised by Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A)–OPTICA Student Chapter, commenced on Tuesday at the institute. The workshop has brought together 90 participants from institutions across the country.Inaugurating the workshop, Director, IIIT-A, Prof Mukul S Sutaone, highlighted the significance of sensors and photonic devices in advancing modern technology and their applications across various sectors. He emphasised their growing importance in emerging areas of research and technological innovation.Deepak Punetha of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad delivered an insightful talk on energy harvesting, flexible sensors, and their applications in healthcare. He highlighted emerging opportunities in self-powered wearable technologies and their potential to transform healthcare monitoring.Dean, Human Affairs, Prof Akhilesh Tiwari, shared valuable insights into photonic crystals and their applications in sensing technologies. Research scholars, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students actively participated in the technical sessions.Over the next four days, the workshop will feature expert talks by Ajay Beniwal of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT), Gandhinagar; Anil Singh of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology; Shivam Verma of IIT (BHU), Varanasi; and Sudesha Bagchi, Scientist-F at CSIR–Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh.
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