20/05/2026
Dr. Rashmi Chawla from the University of Calabria, Italy, visited the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, during 18–19 May 2026. Her visit focused on research interactions and collaborative discussions in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Human-Robot Interaction, and IoT systems. Dr. Chawla is actively involved in developing AI systems for real-world applications, including emotion-aware robots performing in live orchestras and IoT-enabled intelligent environments. She also shared insights into her ongoing work on Emotion-Aware Human-Robot Collaboration and the MUSIC 4D Project. During the visit, she interacted with Prof. R. K. Pateriya (Head, CSE), Prof. Deepak Singh Tomar (HoC, CSE), Prof. Nilay Khare (Dean R&C), Dr. Bholanath Roy, Dr. Vikram Garg, Dr. Akash Sinha, Dr. Archana Balmik, members of the administration, and PhD scholars. The interaction created opportunities for knowledge exchange and is expected to promote future collaborative and product-oriented research initiatives under the guidance of Prof. K. K. Shukla, Director, MANIT.