Joe Dhanith P R
Assistant Professor
VIT Chennai Campus, Chennai, India
India
Monday, 9 November 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Session
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications
International Level 6-Day Online Faculty Development Programme
Department of ICT · National College (Autonomous) × Marcello Tech
Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
Foundation Models, Innovation, and Societal Impact
Explore foundation models, prompt engineering, AI-powered teaching tools, and computational applications for societal impact with distinguished academic and industry leaders.
Dates
09–14 November 2026
Timing
6:00–7:30 PM IST
Mode
Google Meet
Registration Fee
₹250
FDP Begins In
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Academic × Industry Partner
National College (Autonomous) × Marcello Tech
09–14 November 2026 · Online Google Meet FDP
Organizing Institutions
National College (Autonomous) × Marcello Tech
Estd. 1919 · NAAC 'A' GradeNational College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
National College, established in 1919, is a premier century-old autonomous institution in Tamil Nadu. The Department of ICT advances cutting-edge technological education, research, and faculty enrichment.
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ISO 9001:2015 CertifiedMarcello Tech, Trichy
Marcello Tech is an ISO 9001:2015 certified technology training and skill-development company in Trichy, serving 80+ universities and colleges across India in AI, Cloud, and Software Engineering.
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Learn from Academic & Industry Experts
Six focused sessions · 09–14 November 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
AASHU DEV
Senior Consultant
Marcello Tech, Trichy
India
Tuesday, 10 November 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Session
GenAI Foundation Models in Modern IT
Dr. Mohan Sellappa Gounder
Department of Computer Science
King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, 11 November 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Session
AI Tools and Techniques for Teaching and Learning
Dr. C. Oswald
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli
India
Thursday, 12 November 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Session
From Words to Worlds: Generative AI for Computational Social Good
Dr. Vani Vasudevan
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Friday, 13 November 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Session
Prompt Engineering for Generative AI: From Fundamentals to Effective Practice
Ashu Dev
Senior Consultant
Marcello Tech, Trichy
India
Saturday, 14 November 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST
Session
From Foundation Models to Real-World Applications: Generative AI in Modern IT
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6-Day Timeline
Programme Schedule (09–14 Nov 2026)
Day 1Monday, 9 November 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ISTIntroduction to Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications
Speaker: Joe Dhanith P R (Assistant Professor, VIT Chennai Campus, Chennai, India, India)
Day 2Tuesday, 10 November 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ISTGenAI Foundation Models in Modern IT
Speaker: AASHU DEV (Senior Consultant, Marcello Tech, Trichy, India)
Day 3Wednesday, 11 November 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ISTAI Tools and Techniques for Teaching and Learning
Speaker: Dr. Mohan Sellappa Gounder (Department of Computer Science, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia)
Day 4Thursday, 12 November 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ISTFrom Words to Worlds: Generative AI for Computational Social Good
Speaker: Dr. C. Oswald (Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Tiruchirappalli, India)
Day 5Friday, 13 November 2026
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ISTPrompt Engineering for Generative AI: From Fundamentals to Effective Practice
Speaker: Dr. Vani Vasudevan (Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia)
Day 6Saturday, 14 November 2026Valedictory
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ISTFrom Foundation Models to Real-World Applications: Generative AI in Modern IT
Speaker: Ashu Dev (Senior Consultant, Marcello Tech, Trichy, India)
Coordinators
Contact Information
Academic Coordinator
Prof. N. Parthasarathy
Head of the Department, Department of ICT
National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
+91 99440 02321Institution Location
National College (Autonomous): Dindigul Road, Karumandapam, Tiruchirappalli – 620001, Tamil Nadu, India
Marcello Tech office address & directions are listed in the footer below.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) about?
The FDP focuses on Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, covering foundation models, prompt engineering, AI tools for teaching, and computational applications for societal good.
What are the exact dates and daily session timings?
The programme runs for 6 days from 09 November 2026 to 14 November 2026. Sessions take place daily from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM IST.
How will the FDP be conducted?
The FDP is conducted completely online via Google Meet, allowing participants to attend conveniently from anywhere.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹250 per participant.
Who is eligible to participate?
Faculty members, assistant/associate professors, doctoral scholars, research fellows, and educators from colleges and universities across India and internationally.
How do I register for the programme?
Click any 'Register Now' button on this page. You will be redirected to the official registration form hosted by Marcello Tech. Complete the form details to proceed.
How will I receive the Google Meet joining link?
Joining instructions and meeting links will be shared by the organizing team via email and WhatsApp to registered participants prior to Day 1.
Is a certificate provided?
Certificate details and conditions will be communicated by the organizing team to registered participants. Please confirm eligibility with the coordinators.
International Level FDP · November 2026
Register for the International FDP
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Fee: ₹250•09–14 Nov 2026•6:00–7:30 PM IST•Google Meet