Department of AI-ML & AI-DS Engineering of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, Udupi in association with CoreEL Technologies, Bengaluru and ISTE has successfully inaugurated a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled Engineering Intelligence: An Advanced Technique in MATLAB The inaugural function of the program was held on 27 th January 2025 at 9:30AM at the Institute premises, marking the commencement of the FDP through a melodious invocation by Ms. Hithashree, student of 7 th semester AI&DS Engg .The ceremonial inauguration was marked by the traditional lighting of the lamp, graced by dignitaries on the dais. Ms. Vandana U, Assistant Professor, Department of AI-DS, introduced the esteemed resource person, Mr. Rakshith B S, Senior Application Engineer for Mathworks from CoreEL Technologies, Bengaluru. In his inaugural address, Mr. Rakshith B S brought his expertise in advanced MATLAB techniques, setting a strong foundation for the sessions to follow.The event also featured a presidential address by Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal of SMVITM. Dr.Bhat congratulated the department for organizing the FDP and encouraged participants to actively engage in the sessions to enhance their technical knowledge and professional capabilities. Dr. Mamatha I, Head of the Department of AI&ML Engg., SMVITM proposed the welcome address and the vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Nagraja Rao, Associate Professor and In-charge Head of the Department of AI&DS. Ms. Megha Rani, Asst. Professor from AI-ML Dept. compered the event. The FDP will continue over the next four days, featuring interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, and expert-led discussions on MATLAB’s advanced capabilities. About 40 Faculty members from various institutions registered and will get benefitted by this program.