Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Shaping the future with intelligent systems and data-driven insights for tomorrow's digital world
Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at SVHEC is at the forefront of emerging technologies, preparing students for careers in AI, machine learning, data analytics, and intelligent systems. Our program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and big data analytics.
About the Department
The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS) was
established in the Academic Year 2023-24 with an intake of 60 students. This
specialised department is designed to meet the evolving needs of the technology
industry by providing a solid academic foundation in artificial intelligence, data
science, machine learning, and data analytics. AI & DS is a dynamic and
interdisciplinary field that brings together principles from computer science,
statistics, and mathematics, enabling students to build intelligent systems and
derive insights from complex data.
The curriculum emphasises hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and
project-based activities that prepare students to develop data-driven solutions,
advanced machine learning models, and visualisation tools. With a blend of
theory, practical labs, industry-relevant courses, and experiential learning, students
are equipped to thrive in diverse roles across sectors such as technology, finance,
The department is supported by well-qualified faculty with expertise in AI, machine
learning, data science, and related areas. It fosters a culture of innovation,
collaboration, and continuous learning, encouraging students to engage
in seminars, workshops, internships, hackathons, and research projects that
enhance their technical competence and professional growth
Vision
"Evolve as a premier centre of excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science education, research, and innovation, empowering graduates to lead with cutting-edge technical competence, ethical values, and societal impacts"
Mission
- M1: Provide highquality education in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science through innovative and engaging teachinglearning methods, leveraging stateoftheart infrastructure, cuttingedge tools, and wellequipped laboratories.
- M2: Develop competent professionals in AI & DS by instilling employability, leadership, and communication skills, while emphasizing social responsibility, ethical values, and the ability to solve complex realworld problems.
- M3: Create a holistic and collaborative learning environment that fosters scientific thinking, nurtures ethical values, and strengthens teamwork to empower students to meet the challenges of the AI & DS domain.
- M4: Conduct impactful research in AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning to address technological and engineering challenges, contributing to the advancement of both industry and society.
Technical Excellence
PEO 1: Apply foundational knowledge of AI, Data Science, and engineering to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems, demonstrating competency in modern technologies and tools.
Research and Problem Solving
PEO 2: Pursue advanced research and contribute to technological innovations in AI and Data Science, equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address both industry and societal needs.
Ethical Leadership and Professional Growth
PEO 3: Exhibit leadership skills, ethical values, and a commitment to lifelong learning, demonstrating effective communication, teamwork, and professionalism in the rapidly evolving field of AI & DS.
Engineering Knowledge
PO 1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to develop solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem Analysis
PO 2: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development.
Design/Development of Solutions
PO 3: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for public health and safety, culture, society and environment.
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems
PO 4: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.
Engineering Tool Usage
PO 5: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modeling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems.
The Engineer and The World
PO 6: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment.
Ethics
PO 7: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws.
Individual and Collaborative Teamwork
PO 8: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
Communication
PO 9: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.
Project Management and Finance
PO 10: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-Long Learning
PO 11: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for independent and life-long learning, adaptability to emerging technologies, and critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.
AI & Data Science Solutions
PSO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science techniques to develop, analyze, and deploy AI systems and data-driven solutions across diverse industries like healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and more.
Data-Driven Decision Making
PSO 2: Utilize data collection, preprocessing, visualization, and predictive modelling techniques to convert big data into actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making in business and engineering contexts.
Ethical and Sustainable AI
PSO 3: Apply ethical principles and social responsibility in the development and deployment of AI systems, ensuring the creation of sustainable, fair, and transparent solutions that positively impact society.
4 Years
Program Duration
60
Annual Intake
88%+
Placement Rate
AICTE
Approved
Academic Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in AI and data science fundamentals while incorporating the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and intelligent systems.
Semester 1 - Theory
- Induction Programme
- Professional English - I
- Matrices and Calculus
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Problem Solving and Python Programming
- Heritage of Tamils
Practical
- Problem Solving and Python Programming Laboratory
- Physics and Chemistry Laboratory
- English Laboratory
Semester 2 - Theory
- Professional English - II
- Numerical Methods and Statistics
- Physics for Information Science
- Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Graphics
- Programming in C
- Tamils and Technology
Practical
- Engineering Practices Laboratory
- Programming in C Laboratory
- Communication Laboratory
- Mandatory Course - I Yoga for Human Excellence
Mandatory Course
Semester 3 - Theory
- Discrete Mathematics
- Foundations of Data Science
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Data Exploration and Visualization
- Digital Principles and Computer Organization
- Entrepreneurship and Startup
Practical
- Data Science Laboratory
- Data Structures and Algorithms Laboratory
Semester 4 - Theory
- Probability and Linear Algebra
- Machine Learning
- Database Design and Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Operating Systems
- Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Practical
- Machine Learning Laboratory
- Database Design and Management Laboratory
- Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
- Mandatory Course - II Soft and Analytical Skills-I
Mandatory Course
Semester 5 - Theory
- Deep Learning
- Distributed Computing
- Computer Networks
- Big Data Analytics
- Professional Elective I*
- Professional Elective II*
Practical
- Deep Learning Laboratory
- Mandatory Course - III Soft and Analytical Skills-II
- Mandatory Course - IV
Mandatory Course
Semester 6 - Theory
- Embedded Systems and IoT
- Data and Information Security
- Professional Elective III*
- Professional Elective IV*
- Professional Elective V*
- Professional Elective VI*
- Open Elective - I**
- Mandatory Course-V
Mandatory Course
Semester 7 - Theory
- Human Values and Ethics
- Elective - Management#
- Open Elective - II**
- Open Elective - III**
- Open Elective - IV**
Practical
- Summer Internship
- Mini Project
Semester 8 - Practical
- Final Year Project
Our Faculty Team
Our department features a dynamic team of faculty members with expertise in AI, machine learning, data science, and emerging technologies.
Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 16.7 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 16.7 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 2.5 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 6.3 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 1.9 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 1.5 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 4.5 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 1.5 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 13 Years
Assistant Professor
Qualification: BE ME
Experience : 5.7 Years
- Best Paper Awards at top AI conferences like NIPS, ICML, and AAAI
- Research grants from Google, Microsoft, and government funding agencies
- Industry collaborations with leading tech companies
- Editorial board members of AI and data science journals
Department Facilities
High-performance computing cluster with GPUs, specialized for training deep learning models and running AI algorithms.
Advanced lab with big data tools, cloud computing access, and data visualization platforms for comprehensive data analysis.
Equipped with latest ML frameworks, AutoML tools, and model deployment platforms for hands-on learning.
Specialized lab with high-resolution cameras, image processing hardware, and computer vision development tools.
Dedicated lab for natural language processing research with language models and conversational AI development tools.
Access to AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure AI services for scalable machine learning and model deployment.
- Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- R Programming
- Jupyter Notebooks
- Apache Spark
- Hadoop
- Tableau, Power BI
- Kubernetes, Docker
- MLflow, Kubeflow
- OpenCV
- NLTK, spaCy
Research Activities
Explore our cutting-edge research areas and innovative projects in AI and Data Science.
Research Areas
Advanced algorithms, neural networks, reinforcement learning, generative models
Data mining, predictive analytics, real-time analytics, distributed computing
Image recognition, object detection, medical imaging, autonomous systems
Language models, sentiment analysis, machine translation, conversational AI
- AI-powered Healthcare Diagnosis System: DST funded - ₹20 Lakhs
- Smart Agriculture using ML and IoT: AICTE funded - ₹15 Lakhs
- Autonomous Vehicle Navigation System: Industry collaboration - ₹18 Lakhs
- Multilingual Chatbot for Education: Government of Tamil Nadu - ₹12 Lakhs
- "Deep Learning for Medical Image Analysis: A Comprehensive Survey" - Nature Machine Intelligence
- "Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving AI" - ICML 2024
- "Transformer Models for Indian Language Processing" - ACL 2024
- "Explainable AI in Financial Risk Assessment" - IEEE Transactions on AI
- Undergraduate research projects with cutting-edge AI topics
- Participation in AI competitions like Kaggle and hackathons
- Industry internships with AI/ML teams at top companies
- Conference paper publications and patent filings
Placement Statistics
Explore our excellent placement records and career opportunities for our graduates.
- Software Developer - Design and develop software applications and systems
- Full Stack Developer - Work on both frontend and backend development
- Cloud Engineer - Design and manage cloud infrastructure and services
- Cybersecurity Analyst - Protect systems and networks from cyber threats
- Data Scientist - Analyze and interpret complex digital data
- AI/ML Engineer - Develop artificial intelligence and machine learning systems
- Mobile App Developer - Create applications for iOS and Android platforms
- DevOps Engineer - Automate and streamline development and operations
- Blockchain Developer - Develop decentralized applications and smart contracts
- Data Analyst - Transform data into actionable insights
- Aptitude & Reasoning Classes
- Mock Interviews
- Resume Building Sessions
- Group Discussions
- Coding Challenges
- Competitive Exam Training
- Soft Skills Development
- Career Counseling
Department Activities
Discover the vibrant student community and various activities happening in our department.
Student-led research group focusing on cutting-edge AI projects, paper reading, and collaborative research.
Hands-on data analysis projects, Kaggle competitions, and data visualization challenges.
Student lab for machine learning experimentation, model development, and AI solution prototyping.
Discussion forum on AI ethics, bias in algorithms, and responsible AI development practices.
- AITECH: Annual AI and data science technical symposium
- DataThon: 48-hour data science competition and hackathon
- ML Challenge: Machine learning model building competition
- AI Expo: Student project exhibition and demo day
- TechTalks: Industry expert sessions on latest AI trends
- Guest lectures by AI/ML leaders from top tech companies
- Industrial visits to AI research labs and data centers
- Internship programs with leading AI companies
- Industry-sponsored capstone projects
- Alumni mentorship from data scientists and AI engineers
- Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) workshops
- Cloud AI platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) training
- MLOps and model deployment bootcamps
- Computer vision and NLP specialized training
- Data visualization and storytelling workshops
- AI research methodology and paper writing sessions
Ready to Join Artificial Intelligence and Data Science?
Bridge engineering innovation with healthcare solutions. Contact our department for more information about the program and admission process.