UTAS–Nizwa Faculty Serves as Resource Person at International Workshop on AI and IoT Technologies

Dr. Jehan Murugadhas, served as a Resource Person at the two-day International Workshop on “AI and IoT: Revolution of the Smart World”, held on 20–21 January 2026 at Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The event was exceptionally well organized and provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and in-depth discussions, benefiting young researchers, faculty members, and IT professionals.

On the first day, the keynote address titled “AI and IoT: Revolution of the Smart World” highlighted the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in building intelligent systems and smart environments. The session also featured hands-on demonstrations of IoT-based applications, including Smart Home and Smart Irrigation Systems, with a focus on practical implementation and innovation.

The second day emphasized practical, real-time applications through interactive sessions on projects such as an Air Pollution Monitoring System and Smart Gardening using a Soil Moisture Sensor and Servo Motor. Detailed explanations of circuit design were provided, along with a live demonstration of a real-time project developed using a Photo Resistor (Light Sensor), Arduino Uno, and lighting components.

The workshop marked a significant professional milestone, offering an enriching opportunity to contribute to an international academic forum and to engage with fellow academicians and researchers in advancing innovation in AI and IoT technologies.

Writeup by Shivashankar Rathinavelan