Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Shaping the future with intelligent systems and data-driven insights for tomorrow's digital world

AI and Data Science Department
B.Tech AI & Data Science

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.

State-of-the-art AI and data science laboratories
Industry-relevant curriculum with latest AI technologies
Expert faculty with AI research and industry experience
Strong industry partnerships with tech giants and startups

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.

YEAR 1
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
  • Mandatory Course - I Yoga for Human Excellence
YEAR 2
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
  • Mandatory Course - II Soft and Analytical Skills-I
YEAR 3
Semester 5 - Theory
  • Deep Learning
  • Distributed Computing
  • Computer Networks
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Professional Elective I*
  • Professional Elective II*
Practical
  • Deep Learning Laboratory
  • Mandatory Course
  • Mandatory Course - III Soft and Analytical Skills-II
  • Mandatory Course - IV
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
  • Mandatory Course-V
YEAR 4
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.

Dr.R.SENTHILKUMAR

Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 16.7 Years

P.M.MANOCHITRA

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 16.7 Years

K.V.NITHYA SUNDARI

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 2.5 Years

P.SATHYARAJ

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 6.3 Years

M.SATHEESH

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 1.9 Years

R.ARUL MOHAN RAJA

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 1.5 Years

K. LAKSHMANA KUMAR

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 4.5 Years

R. MADHUMEENA

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 1.5 Years

K.MANIKANDAPRABHU

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 13 Years

N.D.SUKIRTHA PRIYA

Assistant Professor

Qualification: BE ME

Experience : 5.7 Years

Faculty Achievements
  • 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

AI Research Laboratory

High-performance computing cluster with GPUs, specialized for training deep learning models and running AI algorithms.

Data Science Laboratory

Advanced lab with big data tools, cloud computing access, and data visualization platforms for comprehensive data analysis.

Machine Learning Laboratory

Equipped with latest ML frameworks, AutoML tools, and model deployment platforms for hands-on learning.

Computer Vision Laboratory

Specialized lab with high-resolution cameras, image processing hardware, and computer vision development tools.

NLP and Chatbot Laboratory

Dedicated lab for natural language processing research with language models and conversational AI development tools.

Cloud AI Platform

Access to AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure AI services for scalable machine learning and model deployment.

Software and Tools Available
  • 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

Machine Learning & Deep Learning

Advanced algorithms, neural networks, reinforcement learning, generative models

Big Data Analytics

Data mining, predictive analytics, real-time analytics, distributed computing

Computer Vision

Image recognition, object detection, medical imaging, autonomous systems

Natural Language Processing

Language models, sentiment analysis, machine translation, conversational AI

Ongoing Research Projects
  • 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
Recent Publications
  • "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
Student Research Opportunities
  • 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.

Career Opportunities
  • 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
Placement Preparation
  • 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.

AI Research Society

Student-led research group focusing on cutting-edge AI projects, paper reading, and collaborative research.

Data Science Club

Hands-on data analysis projects, Kaggle competitions, and data visualization challenges.

ML Innovation Lab

Student lab for machine learning experimentation, model development, and AI solution prototyping.

AI Ethics Forum

Discussion forum on AI ethics, bias in algorithms, and responsible AI development practices.

Technical Events
  • 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
Industry Interactions
  • 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
Workshops and Training
  • 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.