Faculty & Student Development Programme

Enhancing Academic Productivity: AI in Academic Assignments and Research Publications

Speaker: Dr. Sunil M V, Assistant Professor, SDMIMD

The Faculty & Student Development Programme, held on June 24th and July 1st, 2024, was a significant event aimed at enhancing the academic productivity and research quality of faculty and students through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Led by Dr. Sunil M V, a renowned expert in AI applications in academia, the programme provided comprehensive insights and hands-on experience with various AI tools.

The primary objective of the programme was to introduce participants to the practical applications of AI tools in academic assignments and research publications. The event emphasized the transformative potential of these tools in generating content, managing references, conducting data analysis, and improving overall academic performance.

Event Highlights

The programme was strategically divided into two sessions to accommodate different academic departments:

• June 24, 2024: Focused on Finance faculty and students
• July 1, 2024: Focused on HR and Marketing faculty and students

Session Details

• Introduction to AI in Academia: Dr. Sunil M V commenced the sessions with an insightful introduction to the significance of AI in academic settings, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of specific tools.
• Tool Demonstrations: Participants were introduced to a range of AI tools, including JENNI, EXPLICIT, HARPA, PERPLEXITY, CHATGPT, and CO-PILOT. Demonstrations highlighted each tool’s unique capabilities:
  o JENNI and EXPLICIT: Showcased for their research content generation and reference management features.
  o HARPA and PERPLEXITY: Highlighted for their data analysis and visualization effectiveness.
  o CHATGPT and CO-PILOT: Demonstrated as versatile tools for drafting and refining academic papers, creating presentations, and providing instant research assistance.
• Interactive Workshops: The sessions featured interactive workshops where participants engaged with the AI tools in real-time, exploring their functionalities and benefits.

Participant Engagement and Feedback

The programme saw enthusiastic participation from both faculty and students:

• June 24, 2024: Attended by 4 Finance faculty members and 58 Finance students.
• July 1, 2024: Attended by 6 HR and Marketing faculty members and 56 students.

Participants provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, expressing their eagerness to integrate AI tools into their academic workflows.

The Faculty & Student Development Programme successfully showcased the transformative potential of AI in academic assignments and research publications. By equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize AI tools, the event marked a significant step towards enhancing academic and research capabilities. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants underscores the programme’s success and its impact on the academic community.