Bhubaneswar, June 30: Mathematical techniques driving machine learning innovations is the focus of a five-day Workshop on Mathematics in Machine Learning (WMML-2026) which began at the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), faculty of engineering and technology of SOA Deemed to be University here, on Tuesday.
Prof. Snehasish Chakraverty of NIT Rourkela, who attended as the chief guest, delivered the keynote address offering deep insights into mathematical techniques driving machine learning innovations. Around 70 students from within the state and outside who are participating in the event are also being provided hands-on practical sessions.
The workshop will contain a blend of lectures, lab sessions and interactive discussions with the objective of equipping the participants with a robust mathematical understanding tailored for machine learning applications.
SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda graced the inaugural session of the workshop which was also attended by Prof. Pradeep Kumar Sahoo, Dean of ITER, Prof. Manjula Das, SOA’s Controller of Examination and Prof. Sunita Chand, Organising Chair of WMML-2026. Dr. Dhabaleswar Mohapatra, Convenor, and Dr. Sradharam Swain and Dr. Lopamudra Das, both Co-Convenors of the workshop also spoke.
Prof. Nanda Dulal Jana of NIT Durgapur and Prof. Pratibhamoy Das of IIT Patna will also address the sessions over the next four days.
