Jointly Organized by Faculty Development Programme

Electronics & ICT Academy Online FDP on Electronics & ICT Academy under aegis of
Neuromorphic
Computing Hardware &
VLSI Architectures
MNIT Jaipur 5th Oct.–16th Oct.,2026 [Link]/content/schemes-projects
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An intensive 40 Hours Training Programme in Online mode is being organized for
Chairman, EICT Academy & faculty and doctoral students of engineering and technological institutions. It is
also open to working professionals from industry/organizations. The main theme
Director MNIT Jaipur
of the training program will be oriented around exploring the state-of-the-art
Prof. Narayana Prasad Padhy methods for Neuromorphic Computing Hardware & VLSI Architectures.
Experts/Speakers-
Chief Investigator, EICT Academy
Experts will be from IITs, NITs, Industries and national laboratories.
Prof. Vineet Sahula, ECE
Tentative Programme Modules:
Coordinator, EICT Academy Module 1: Foundations of Neuromorphic Thinking- Introduction to brain-inspired
computing, Biological neuron & synapse structure, Action potentials, spike timing,
Dr. SatyasaiJagannathNanda, ECE
Limitations of von Neumann architecture, Evolution from AI to neural networks to
Co- Chief Investigators, EICT Academy neuromorphic systems. Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) vs. traditional ANNs
Prof. Lava Bhargava, ECE Module 2: Devices and Circuits- Neuromorphic circuits: analog, digital, and mixed-
Prof. Pilli Emmanuel Shubhakar, CSE signal, CMOS, memristors, RRAMs, and phase-change materials, Crossbar arrays for
Dr. Ravi Kumar Maddila, ECE synaptic weights, Low-power VLSI design for neuromorphic hardware
Objective (Electronics & ICT Academy-Phase II)
Module 3: Architectures and Algorithms- Spiking Neural Networks architecture,
1)To conduct specialized FDPs for
faculty/mentor training in line with the vision Neuromorphic learning rules, Event-driven computation and asynchronous processing,
of MeitY by promoting emerging areas of Neuromorphic chips, Benchmarking metrics: latency, power, energy, sparsity
technology and other high-priority areas that Module 4: Compute in Memory and Neuromorphic programing -SRAM basics,
are pillars of both the "Make in India" and the SRAM compute in memory (CIM), SRAM compute in memory logic gates, adders,
"Digital India" programs. content addressable memory architectures. Relevance of SRAM CIM for neuromorphic
2) To promote synergy and collaboration with computing architectures.
industry, academia, universities and other - Introduction to neuromorphic programming platforms, Neuromorphic dataset handling
institutions of learning, especially in emerging (DVS data), Simulation vs Deployment, Hybrid systems: edge AI with neuromorphic
technology areas. cores, Neuromorphic interfaces with robotics/sensors
3) To support the National Policy on Module 5: Applications and Future Directions- Edge computing: IoT, drones, smart
Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019) which sensors, Brain-machine interfaces and cognitive prosthetics, Anomaly detection in
envisions positioning India as a global hub for industry/aviation, Neuromorphic vision and event cameras, Challenges, ethics, and bio-
ESDM sector, including MeitY mimetic philosophy, Future directions: quantum + neuromorphic, hybrid AI
Schemes/policies such as Programme for Programme Coordinator:
Semiconductors and Display Fab Ecosystem;
India AI; National Programme on AI, Dr. Menka Yadav [Link]@[Link] 9549650791(M)
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT Registration:
Hardware & Large-Scale Electronics
Manufacturing; EMC; SPECS; Chips to System Registration is open to faculty, working professionals, industry
(C2S); etc. persons, doctoral, postgraduate and graduate students from
4) To promote standardization of FDPs India and rest of the world. Participants will be admitted on
through Joint Faculty Development first-come first-served basis. Register online at–
Programmes. ([Link] or scan QR
5) To support the vision of the National
Education Policy (NEP 2020), which Registration Fee: (excluding GST @ 18%)
mandates that Indian educators go through
at least 50 hours in professional Mode of programme Academia Others: Rest of the world
development programmes per year. (faculty/PhD India/SAARC/Africa
6) To design, develop & deliver specialised Students):
FDPs on emerging technologies/ niche India/SAARC/Africa
areas/ specialised modules for specific Online Rs. 750/- Rs. 1500/- US $ 60/-
research areas for Faculty in Higher
Education Institutions (HEI), besides FDPs on (A) Fee once paid will not be refunded back.
multi-disciplinary areas connected with ICT (B) The fee covers online participation in the programme, tutorial
tools and technologies and other digital notes and examination, certification charges etc.
hybrid domains, covering a wide spectrum of (C) The registration amount may be paid through online mode- NEFT/UPI/Cards/SWIFT,
engineering and non-engineering colleges, provided at the registration portal.
polytechnics, ITIs, and PGT educators. (D) Detailed schedule will be shared after receiving registration [Link] any other query,
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