Conferences

On February 17th, 2024 - Chitkara Law School organized the National Symposium of Lawyers on Pathways to Advocacy with a view to enlightening young legal professionals about the intricacies of Legal Profession. An effort was made to provide deep insight into the practical difficulties faced by Legal Luminaries Par Excellence while progressing towards success. The Event aimed to provide mantras for being a successful Advocate and total 61 students and faculty members attended the Symposium, 7 external experts for invited talk.

The Dean, Chitkara Law School welcomed all the dignitaries which includes, Dr. G. V. Rao, Designated Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, Former AG, India, S. Ravinder Singh Randhawa, Advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Former Additional Advocate General Punjab, Member London Court of International Arbitration, S. Amanpreet Singh Deol, Designated Senior Advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Former Chairman Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Former Advocate General, Punjab, Sh. Dinesh Arora, Advocate, Punjab and Haryana High Court, S. Ravneet Singh Joshi, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The event was initiated with the blessings of Goddess Saraswati in the form of Lamp Lighting Ceremony by Dignitaries and enhancing Saraswati Vandana by students of Chitkara Law School.

Advocacy as profession. The experts have acquainted them with their personal experiences while sharing the practical difficulties faced during their journey towards the success.

It was an enriching and wonderful experience for all the students and participants of reputed Universities and Colleges.

Chitkara College of Pharmacy hosted an IBRO-sponsored international conference titled 'Uplifting the Translational Value of New Drug Molecules in Neuroscience' from April 16th to 17th, 2024. The event aimed to bridge research gaps between drug discovery and clinical application in neuroscience. Renowned scholars, researchers, and industry professionals congregated to share insights, advancements, and challenges in drug development. Discussions encompassed cutting-edge technologies, novel therapeutic approaches, and regulatory considerations. Presentations highlighted promising drug candidates, fostering collaboration for translational research. The conference fostered a conducive environment for networking, knowledge exchange, and fostering partnerships, fostering innovation in neuroscience drug discovery and development.

Department of Nursing at Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, hosted the 78th TNAI Punjab State Conference on September 20, 2024, in collaboration with the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) Punjab branch. The theme for the conference was "Leadership in Nursing: Inspiring Vision Driving Changes."

The event commenced with an inaugural ceremony, welcoming distinguished guests including Dr. S.C. Sharma, Registrar; Ms. Annie Kumar, National Vice President of TNAI, North Zone, as the chief guest; and Ms. Vatchala, Assistant Secretary General of TNAI, North Zone, as a special guest.

Dr. Sovia RJ Singh, Dean of Chitkara University Language Centre, led the first session, focusing on strategies for nurse leaders to cultivate cohesive, collaborative, and high-performing teams in diverse healthcare environments. Following this, Dr. Harmeet Kaur Kang, Director and Principal, and President of TNAI Punjab state branch, welcomed the gathering, and Dr. Prabhjot Kaur Saini, Secretary of TNAI Punjab, presented the milestone and activities report of the TNAI Punjab state branch.

The conference featured two engaging panel discussions on "Future of Nursing: Visionary Leadership," alongside scientific sessions that highlighted key advancements in nursing. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing nursing leadership and fostering collaboration in healthcare. Participants left feeling inspired and ready to drive meaningful change within the nursing profession.

The International Conference on “Innovation and Advances in Drug Development and Clinical Research (IADDCR-2023)” was held on April 24–25, 2023, at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab. The conference brought together researchers, academics, industry experts, and students to discuss the latest developments in drug development and clinical research. The conference began with an opening ceremony, which was followed by a keynote address by Dr. Archana Mantri, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab. Dr. Mantri addressed the guests and achievements of the students and faculties of Chitkara University related to the innovation and collaboration in drug development. Guest of Eminence for the conference Major General Dr. Dilawar Singh addressed the audience and focused on the use of AI in the field to pace-up the things to meet the ongoing demand of the pharmaceuticals. Later, Chief Guest of the Conference Dr. Montu Kumar Patel, Chairman, Pharmacy Council of India has addressed the ongoing key regulatory issues related to updation of curriculum and introduction of job portals for the pharmaceutical professionals. The keynote international speakers of the conference are Prof. (Dr.) Kylie Williams, Prof. (Dr.) Brian Oliver, Prof. (Dr.) Kamal Dua, and Prof. (Dr.) Pornsak Sriamornsak. While keynote speakers from India are Prof. (Dr.) Harish Dureja, Prof. (Dr.) Indu Pal Kaur, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Jachak, Prof. (Dr.) Sanyog Jain, Prof. (Dr.) Geeta. Overall, the International Conference on “Innovation and Advances in Drug Development and Clinical Research (IADDCR-2023)” was a successful event that provided a platform for researchers, academics, industry experts, and students to share their research and insights on drug development and clinical research.

Chitkara College of Pharmacy hosted a two-day international conference, in collaboration with the Punjab State Pharmacy Council and Amulya Herb and ClinSync chair, titled "Recent Innovations in Clinical and Translational Approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciences-2023." The event was scheduled for November 24th to 25th, 2023, at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab. The conference took place offline, and notable figures like Dr. H.S Panesar, Dr. Deependra Singh and Prof. (Dr.) Milind J Umekar, along with other distinguished national and international speakers, contributed their expertise to discuss groundbreaking advancements in clinical and translational approaches in pharmacy. This conference held significant importance as it brought together experts from national and international domains to discuss recent innovations in clinical and translational approaches in pharmaceutical sciences. With eminent speakers, the event provides a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research and ideas. Addressing advancements in pharmacy, the conference aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and promote the dissemination of knowledge. By focusing on the latest developments, it contributed to the evolution of pharmaceutical sciences, ultimately influencing the future of healthcare and pharmaceutical research. Attendees stand to gain valuable insights and contribute to shaping the trajectory of the field.

The AMMT-2023 conference, held on November 3rd and 4th, 2023, was a significant event in the field of materials science and technology. The conference brought together over 100 participants from various backgrounds, including scientists, researchers, academicians, and industry experts. The event provided a platform for these individuals to share their knowledge, discuss current trends, and explore potential applications of materials science in engineering.

The conference featured a diverse range of activities, including keynote speeches, technical sessions, and poster presentations. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University was the chief guest and Dr. Archna Mantri, Pro VC, Chitkara University was the Guest of Honor in the conference. Notable speakers included Mr. Vikram Nanda (Senior Scientist, Element Technology Inc., Abu Dhabi, UAE), Mr. Sagar Dodia (Element Technology Inc., Abu Dhabi, UAE), and Prof. Haliz Md. Ali (Associate Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a nonprofit research university in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia). These experts delivered insightful presentations on a variety of topics, such as metallurgical failure investigation, thermal management of electronics, and engineering materials.

Participants presented their research findings in two technical sessions under total ten tracks. The first session focused on topics related to engineering materials and metallurgy, fluid and thermal engineering, and manufacturing and industrial engineering. The second session covered multidisciplinary engineering. In addition to the technical sessions, participants also had the opportunity to showcase their work through poster presentations.

The conference concluded with a valedictory ceremony, where best paper awards were presented in the presence of the Prof. Vijay Kumar Jadon who was the Chief Guest of the ceremony. A vote of thanks to all the participants, keynote speakers, and session chairpersons was given by Dr. Rajesh Sharma (Dean, Mechanical Engineering Department) along with Dr. Rajneesh Kumar (Assistant Professor, Mechatronics Engineering Department).

Overall, the AMMT-2023 conference was a successful event that provided valuable insights into the current state of materials science and technology. The conference fostered collaboration among researchers and industry experts, and it highlighted the potential of materials science to address pressing challenges in engineering and other fields.

Department of Nursing at Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University, organized its 2nd Annual International Conference on REVAMPING NURSING SCIENCE, PRACTICE, AND RESEARCH, themed “Fostering Inter-Professional Collaboration in Evidence-Based Healthcare: From Education to Practice,” on December 7-8, 2023. The event commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, followed by a formal welcome of guests and delegates by the Dr. Harmeet Kaur Kang Principal, Department of Nursing, Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University. Dr. Kanika, Vice Principal, Department of Nursing, Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University then provided an overview of the conference, elaborating on its theme and setting the stage for the discussions to come.

Day 1 of the conference began with a keynote address by the Guest of Honor, Dr. Sukhpal, Principal of NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh. The first plenary session focused on the Changing Landscape of Healthcare Education, discussing novel tools for learning, educational technologies, simulation, and evaluation of educational interventions. The second plenary session covered topics like Health Informatics, Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, as well as the challenges of utilizing these technologies. Two scientific sessions ran concurrently, featuring nearly 20 participants who presented their research articles. The third plenary session provided an in-depth discussion on Ethical and Legal Aspects in Healthcare, including risk management and nosocomial infection prevention.

On Day 2, the fourth plenary session centred on an Integrated Approach for Mental Health, addressing various strategies for integrating physical and mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation. This was followed by a panel discussion on the Power of Entrepreneurship in Healthcare, where panellists shared insights on becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of incubation centres, and the role of women entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry.

The conference concluded with a valedictory session that featured a cultural program for guests and delegates. Two best paper presenters from the scientific sessions were recognized with certificates and mementoes, and participation certificates were distributed to all delegates. The event wrapped up with a heartfelt vote of thanks, leaving participants with a valuable learning experience.

On November 18 and 19, 2022, Chitkara University organized the third edition of its flagship engineering conference - International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks (ICAN 2022) with technical sponsorship from IEEE. The prime objective of organizing this conference was to provide a platform for young researchers to share their research work with the community and obtain feedback from the leading experts of the world in the domains of computing, analytics and networks. The conference witnessed 58 paper presentations by these young researchers that were evaluated by the leading experts including academicians and industry professionals. These 58 papers were shortlisted after a rigorous peer review process from a total of 252 submissions that were received from more than 16 different states of the country and 5 foreign countries. More than 250 reviewers were involved in the review process. The conference was attended by a total of 200 delegates from all over the world and it was held at Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab on November 18 and in virtual mode on November 19.

Finally, there were 40 paper presentations conducted in 6 tracks and each of these tracks was chaired by an expert from academia. These experts were Dr. Deepak Punetha (VIT, Vellore, TN), Dr. T Ananth Kumar (IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram, TN), Dr. Piyush Kumar Shukla (Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, M.P.), Dr. Rajandeep Singh (GNDU, Amritsar), Dr. Surbhi Bhatia (King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia), and Dr. Shalini Stalin (IIIT Bhopal, M.P.). Additionally, each track also had an expert from Chitkara University as session chair as well and these were the faculty members and researchers from Chitkara University, including Dr. S.N. Panda, Dr. Jagdish Lal Raheja, Dr. Shalli Rani, Dr. Abhishek K Pandey and Dr. Shivendu Prashar.

All the presented papers in the conference will be sent for IEEE consideration for publishing them in IEEE Xplore. The conference was convened by Mr. Sagar Juneja – Assistant Dean, CURIN, Chitkara University.

World Engineering Conference on Contemporary Technologies (WECON) 2022 Chitkara University, India has been conducting WECONTM since 2008 and the latest edition of the conference was held on May 20-21, 2022. WECON 2022 was the 7th edition and it was organized with a theme 'Advances in Materials and Devices'. The conference was done in collaboration with Elsevier and the conference proceedings will be published by Elsevier in Materials Today.

On May 20, 2022, the inaugural ceremony of the 7th Edition of the World Engineering Conference on Contemporary Technologies (WECON) 2022, the flagship engineering conference of Chitkara University, commenced with an inspiring video message from Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, and a welcome address by Dr. Archana Mantri, Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab.

More than 200 delegates attended WECON 2022 that witnessed 50 paper presentations in five tracks, 4 keynote talks and 9 invited talks.

WECON brings together academicians and professionals from universities, research institutes and industries from India and abroad to share knowledge on the advancement of wireless communication, wireless networking technology, embedded systems and their applications in the field of engineering/research. Over the years, WECON has earned a reputation for being one of the best engineering conferences conducted in the North India region.

Five-day International Conference on ‘Advancements In Drug Regulatory Affairs: Pharmaceutical Industry-Academia Perspective (ADRA-2022)’ was organized by Chitkara College of Pharmacy on 26th–30th September 2022 in collaboration with ISPOR, Biogenetic healthcare. The Conference included deliberations by two international speakers, eminent stalwarts from industry and academia. The conference included around 200 student participants with B. Pharmacy and M. Pharmacy background and 70 faculty members. The focus of the event remained to make the audiences aware of the guidance related to drug regulations and their approval processes followed across the globe.

Chitkara College of Pharmacy has organized a Symposium on ‘New Education Policy, Challenges and Opportunities In Pharmacy Profession’ along with Panel Discussion on Implementation of New Education Policy and Role of Regulatory Bodies in Current Scenarios held on 14th May, 2022 at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab. Dr. Montu Kumar Patel, President, Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi was the Chief Guest along with other renowned dignitaries. The symposium was related to the policies to be implemented in pharmacy profession in near future. Dr. Montu Kumar Patel, President, Pharmacy Council of India also engaged and educated the participants about the NEP in relation to Pharmacy and its importance in pharmaceutical profession. They educated the students about the various future prospects and changes in the syllabus etc.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Applied Engineering, CUIET, Chitkara University, Punjab conducted the 6th edition of International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technology (AMMT-2022) on 6th and 7th of October 2022 in virtual mode, under the Organizing Secretary Dr. Abhineet Saini, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Applied Engineering, CUIET, Chitkara University, Punjab and Organizing Co-Secretary Dr. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Applied Engineering, CUIET, Chitkara University, Punjab. More than 100 research papers were presented in 04 tracks primarily focusing on Emerging Technologies in Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Technology, and interdisciplinary domains. A number of participants from around the globe, comprising of academicians, researchers, industry personnel and students, participated in the conference and presented their state-of-the-art research in AMMT-2022. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab and Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh was invited as the Chief Guest and ma’am addressed the audience by her words of knowledge and wisdom in the inaugural session and gave a green signal to start the conference. Dr. Archana Mantri, Vice-Chancellor, Chitkara University, Punjab was the Guest of Honor for this international conference and ma’am provided an insight to the technological developments in the domains highlighted for AMMT-2022 and promoted the budding researchers to publish quality research papers. Dr. Vijay Kumar Jadon, Dean of Academics, Applied Engineering, CUIET, Chitkara University, Punjab discussed about the legacy of AMMT conferences and the importance of such conferences to bring academicians and researchers all around the world on a common platform and contribute towards development of sustainable technologies for social welfare. Keynote addresses in the areas of composite materials, mobile CNCs and industrial design for space technologies were delivered, in three sessions spread over both the days, by national and international speakers. Dr. Gurjot Singh Dhaliwal, Director of Intertribal Research and Resource Center at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, USA, Dr. Mandeep Dhanda, Assistant Professor, Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh and Dr. Kaja Antlej, Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design, School of Engineering, Deakin University, Australia, were the keynote speakers. Multiple sessions were held for different tracks throughout both the days, and quality researches by different authors was presented. The best paper in each track was awarded in the valedictory session of the conference. AMMT-2022 turned out to be a huge success and the Organizing Secretary in his valedictory note expressed his desire and need for such conferences in future as an active platform for presentation and exchange of ideas and thoughts amongst scientific community.

Department of Nursing at CSHS, Chitkara University, Punjab, organized a one-day symposium focused on the "Review of Literature”. 28th September, 2022. The event aimed to equip participants with essential skills in search strategy development, literature review writing, and utilizing Mendeley for literature organization and synthesis. The symposium was conducted in a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and online participants, ensuring a wide reach and interactive experience. The sessions were led by Dr. Harmeet Kaur, Principal, Department of Nursing and Dr. Kanika, Vice Principal, Department of Nursing, Chitkara School of Health Sciences.

The symposium covered both theoretical and practical aspects of literature review:

• Search Strategy: Participants learned to effectively use PubMed as a tool for conducting literature searches.
• Literature Review Writing: Insights were provided on structuring and composing comprehensive literature reviews.
• Mendeley Usage: Hands-on sessions guided participants in using Mendeley to organize and synthesize literature efficiently.

Department of Nursing at CSHS, Chitkara University, Punjab, organized a one-day symposium focused on the "Review of Literature”. 28th September, 2022. The event The interactive sessions allowed delegates to practice the skills discussed, fostering an engaging learning environment. Feedback indicated that participants found the information highly valuable and relevant to their professional development. Participants left with enhanced knowledge and practical skills that will undoubtedly support their future research and professional endeavours in nursing. The symposium provided a significant opportunity for growth and learning, setting a foundation for future academic and practical applications.

1st Annual Conference on “REVAMPING NURSING SCIENCE, PRACTICE AND RESEARCH” based on theme “A Practical Approach to Address Issues and Challenges” from 21st December- 22nd December, 2022. The conference aimed to address issues and challenges in the field of Nursing Science, Practice and Research.

On the first day of the conference, dignitaries gathered to light the ceremonial lamp, marking the beginning of the event. Dr. Kanika provided an insightful overview and introduced the conference theme. The Guest of Honor, Dr. Puneet Girdhar, Registrar of the Punjab Nursing Registration Council in Mohali, Punjab, shared inspiring words. The session concluded with the release of the conference souvenir by all the dignitaries, symbolizing their support and commitment to the event's goals.

Day 1: 3 Plenary sessions at the conference focused on key areas including Palliative Care Delivery, Nurse-Led Clinics, and Recent Trends and Issues in Nursing Care and Practice. In addition, three scientific sessions were conducted, covering a range of topics such as the model and functioning of Nurse-Led Clinics (NLCs), their application in clinical and community settings, as well as the benefits and challenges of running these clinics. Other topics included Adult Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing, Information Technology, Tele-Nursing, and Community-Based Interventions, including Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), along with strategies for managing associated challenges.

Day 2: On the second day of the conference, Plenary Session IV and Plenary Session V explored the Impact of Emerging Technologies in Health Care and Filling Patents and Copyrights. Scientific Session IV focused on Long-Term Illness Management and Specific Interventions in Palliative Care. Additionally, a panel discussion featured esteemed panelists discussing Publication Ethics and Quality Writing, providing valuable insights and guidance to early-career researchers about the publication process for their research.

Second Edition of IEEE sponsored International Conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks (ICAN2020) organized by Chitkara University, Punjab, India and National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan jointly in February 2020. The four-day conference was held for two-days in Taiwan, on February 7-8, 2020 and for two-days in India, on February 14-15, 2020. We envisioned the concept of twin-nation conference so as to provide a platform where a large number of like-minded professionals and researchers could engage and share their work, ideas and culture. Collectively, ICAN2020 received 159 paper submissions from all over the world, of which 61 submissions were accepted. This proceeding is featuring 61 papers that were presented during the conference. In addition to paper presentations, ICAN2020 also featured four keynote talks, four invited talks, two industry sessions, a panel discussion session and two tutorials. Around 200 delegates attended the conference. For more information https://www.chitkara.edu.in/cse-can/past-editions-ican-2020.php

The 6th International Conference on Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Research, and Pharmacovigilance Trends (PPCRPV-2019) was held on 8th and 9th November 2019 at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab. This prestigious event brought together experts, researchers, and academicians from various fields to discuss the latest advancements in pharmacy practice, clinical research, and pharmacovigilance. The conference provided a robust platform for participants to engage in insightful discussions and share knowledge on emerging trends in the healthcare sector. Keynote speakers included renowned scientists and professionals who delivered lectures on vital topics such as medication safety, drug interactions, and patient-centric healthcare approaches. These discussions emphasized the role of pharmacovigilance in improving patient safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes. In addition to the keynote sessions, various workshops and interactive sessions were organized to highlight current challenges and opportunities in clinical research and pharmacovigilance. Poster presentations showcased innovative research, providing a platform for young researchers to display their work and receive valuable feedback. Overall, PPCRPV-2019 served as an essential gathering for fostering collaboration among pharmacy professionals, enhancing their understanding of the evolving landscape of healthcare, and advancing research and practices to ensure better patient outcomes. The scientific sessions included oral and poster presentations to exchange ideas and expand network with leading pharmaceutical scientists and clinicians. The conference was supported by Amulya Herbs- Panchkula, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Excellion Innovations, Ocius Life Sciences, Cito Healthcare, Clinsync CRO. We sincerely acknowledged the efforts of the organizing team and student volunteers for successfully organizing and coordinating the assigned activities of the conference. Dr Suresh Attilli, Director, Clinsync CRO, Hyderabad, Dr Kishore Gana (GMU, Dubai), Dr. kamal Kishore PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr Sumit Verma (Sr Vice President, Soterius Pharmacovigilance, New Delhi), Dr Vikrant Gill, Assistant Manager, Ely Lily, Dr. Monica Gulati, Dean, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Dr. Nirmal Singh, Head, DPSDR, Punjabi University, Patiala Dr. Anil Kumar, UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Dr. G.D. Gupta, Director, ISFCP, Moga Dr. R K Goel, DPSDR, Punjabi University, Patiala. Dr. Pawan Krishan, DPSDR, Punjabi University, Patiala. Daiichi Sankyo India. Dr. Dixon Thomas, Chair, Pharmacy Practice, Gulf Medical University, UAE, Dr. Richie Soong ,Professor, NUS, Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, Singapore, Dr. Pornsak Sriamornsak Asso Prof and Dean, Silpakorn University, Thailand were the eminent speakers for the event.

The first international conference on Computing, Analytics and Networks - ICAN2017 was organised by Chitkara University during October 27-28, 2017. The proceedings of the conference was published by Springer in CCIS series. Also, a national symposium NCAN2017 was conducted as precursor to ICAN2017 on April 15, 2017.

IEEE International conference on Communication Systems and Network Technologies (CSNT-2016), on March 05-07, 2016 Chitkara University, Punjab organized and successfully hosted international conference on Communication Systems and Network Technologies (CSNT-2016), on March 05-07, 2016. Renowned keynote speakers from international universities were invited. Session chairs were also invited from institution of repute from all over the world and the country. It was attended by more than 110 delegates. Over 150 research papers were presented. The aim of the conference was to bring experts in their fields of electronics and computer engineering from academia and the industry was successfully achieved. Keynote addresses were given by Prof Jorge Barbosa, Brazile, Mr Vipan Kumar, Senior Scientist CSIO, Chandiarh, Dr. Ashraf Samara, Jordan. Mr. Poojan Mitra, Technical manager (CISCO) was invited as Guest of honour. Mr. Suman Jolly, Managing Director, Recorders & Medicare Systems Pvt. Ltd. (An Indian MNC) a self technology entrepreneur of the seventies honoured the conference by being the Chief Guest and sharing his vast experience of research and industrial leadership. His presence shall motivate and inspire the delegates by showcasing the achievements of Recorders and Medicare Systems in the domain of healthcare critical medical electronics instruments.

About NCSID-2015 National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh is established by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 1967 for the development of Technical Education. The institute has excellent laboratories, library, computer centre and modern reprographic and other production facilities. The institute offers short term courses in the areas of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Educational Management, Entrepreneurship Development, Rural Development, Applied Science and Computer Science. The institute also offers Regular and Modular Master of Engineering Programmes and undertakes a spectrum of activities such as Education and Training Programmes, Curriculum Development, Instructional Material Development, Research and Development, Extension Services, Consultancy in Technical Education and Technology areas. The institute has been recognized as a 'Research Centre' by Panjab University, Chandigarh as well as by Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar (Punjab) for pursuing research work leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy i.e. Ph.D. Civil Engineering Department offers a variety of professional level courses such as Concrete Quality and Mix Design, R.C.C. Design, Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures, Construction Planning and Management, Construction, etc. in addition to courses in areas like Soil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Highway Engineering and Irrigation and Hydraulics Engineering, Software Applications etc. Civil Engineering laboratories in the relevant field are well equipped for carrying out laboratory and field experiments.

About Wecon 2015 "WECON 2015, the fourth edition of international conference on Wireless Networks & Embedded Systems was organized during March 20-21, by Chitkara University in association with British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada and Deakin University, Australia. Conference attracted over 250 technical papers by students, academicians & researchers from India & abroad of which 94 papers were shortlisted for publishing in the conference e-proceedings & 60 papers were presented during the conference in four parallel tracks. WECON 2015 was attended by over 200 delegates that included students, faculty, researchers from India & Abroad as well as Industry Professionals"

‘Drug Resistance, Development, Pharmaceutical Technology and Outcomes’ DRDPTO on 11th and 12th April, 2014 Eminent and distinguished dignitaries from the pharmaceutical industry and academia communicated the most significant information on DRDPTO through their highly informative technical sessions. The primary objective of the international conference was to convey the knowledge regarding the related recent findings and highlights of the pharmaceutical industry and at the same time give an opportunity and platform for the young researchers to reach out to develop insights into all the related issues.Chitkara University Publications

NATIONAL CONEFRENCE ON SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (NCSID) Chitkara University, H.P took the initiative in collaboration with NITTR, Chandigarh for organizing a conference Titled- NATIONAL CONEFRENCE ON SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (NCSID) under the Patron ship of Dr. Ashok Chitkara, CUHP and Dr. M.P Poonia, NITTTR and Conveners Dr. Varinder S. Kanwar, CUHP and Dr. S.K Sharma NITTTR. The Conference was divided into Five Session in which three sessions were on 13.03.2014 and two on 14.03.2014 with different chairperson, secretary, co-chairperson and rappoteur for each session. In these sessions various papers were presented by various participants from across the country. The last session was devoted to sustainable development of Chandigarh a number of valuable suggestions emerged which were consolidated and forwarded to appropriate agencies. The conference was a great success entitled to the organizers.Chitkara University Publications

AMMT-2013 Manufacturing industry has benefited the world economy with recent developments in technology design & research. Due to globalization & liberalization, there is stiff competition in this industry for offering the products & services of the best quality, at the cheaper cost & within the desired delivery schedule. Global economy has derived benefit with development of new materials & technologies. The purpose of AMMT is to broaden the technical knowledge, deepen the understanding of innovative research & networking with peers and colleagues from academia & industry. Convener of the conference was Mr. Rakesh Goyal & Co-convener was Mr. Kulwinder Singh.Chitkara University Publications

INTERNATIONAL IEEE CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY (IMKE-2013) The International Conference on Information Management in the Knowledge Economy (IMKE) is a multidisciplinary Conference on digital information management, science and technology . The principal aim of this conference is to bring professionals in academia, research laboratories and industry together and offer a collaborative platform to address the emerging issues and solutions in digital information science and technology. The IMKE intends to bridge the gap between different areas of digital information management, science and technology. The Conference will feature original research and industrial papers on the theory, design and implementation of digital information systems as well as demonstrations, tutorials, workshops and industrial presentations.Chitkara University Publications

International Conference cum Training Workshop on ‘Filling The Gaps: World Heritage And The 20th Century’ An International Conference and Training Programme was organized at Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture (CSPA) along with National Institute Of Advanced Studies In Architecture- Pune (NIASA), from 03-07 October 2013. The objective of this 5-day programme is, thus, to promote an understanding of the significance of twentieth century heritage, not only of its physical and visual attributes, but also its historical, cultural and social dimensions. The Programme was designed into two parts: International Conference and hands-on Training Workshop.The first half comprising of a series of well-illustrated lectures on four themes representing key issues of conserving 20th Century Heritage -- Evaluation, Intervention, Management of Change, and, a special focus on twentieth-century Historic Urban Landscapes. Each of these thematic sessions were be structured around an overview on the theme by an invited specialist, presentation of selected papers, as well as discussions for a rich exchange of experiences and approaches. In addition, poster displays on conference themes enabled sharing of lessons learnt in diverse territories of the twentieth-century heritage.

The programme also aimed to examine the scope and the challenges of managing this recent heritage within the framework of the World Heritage regime. The fact that the event was a roaring success can be gauged from the fact that it had the largest ever gathering of foreign and Indian participants and experts drawn from 22 countries across the world. Ar. Niyati, Ar. Neha Singh, Ar. Sunanda, Ar. Sachin, Ar Kanika, Ar Harveen, Prof. Nitin, Ar. Parminder, Ar. Aarti, Ar. Vaishali, Ar. Neha Garg, Ar. Shaffali, Ar. Kasturi, Ar. Mona Ali, Ar. Mukta, Ar. Shweta, attended the course from CSPA.

International Conference on Management & Information Systems in association with International Forum of Management Scholars Chitkara Business School organized its 2nd International Conference titled ICMIS-2013 (International Conference on Management and Information Systems) on 22nd-24th September 2013 at Bangkok in association with Association with International Forum of Management Scholars and AUE, Dubai. The conference experienced gathering of many international experts in the field of Business Management from China, Dubai, Mauritius, USA, UK, Phillipines, Korea, Taiwan etc. Dr. Kiran Mehta and Dr. Renuka Sharma, faculty, CBS received outstanding paper award. Award is selected out of 79 papers submitted for the conference from around the world. Participants from 32 Universities presented research papers in four different sessions planned during two days conference.

Prof. Sohail Chaudhary, known name in Supply Chain Management and Operations, serving Professor at Villanova University, USA gave away the Award and addressed the presenters during Key Note Speech.Chitkara University Publications

Faculty Development Workshop on “Complex Functions and Partial Differential Equations” 1st July, 2013 to 5th July, 2013 The objective of this workshop was to throw light on the application area of mainly two topics i.e. Partial differential equations and Complex Analysis which was successfully done by the two resource persons Dr. Sita Ram Sharma and Ms. Neha Kumra. On each day there were two presentation sessions, one each for a resource person. Hon’ble Registrar “Dr. Varinder Kanwar” was welcomed for the closing ceremony & to distribute the certificates to the resource persons and participantsChitkara University Publications

Internal Quality Assurance: Developing Process for Positive Outcomes NAAC sponsored National Level Seminar : Internal Quality Assurance: Developing Process for Positive Outcomes on July 25-26, 2013. Quality in Education is a burning issue and is a problem that has to be tackled right now in order to secure the better future prospects of the coming generation. The main objective of organizing this seminar was to direct the attention of the academicians on this widely neglected topic and gathering precious ideas that would not only help in its eradication but also provide a qualitative future for the generations who are yet to see the light of the day.Chitkara University Publications

International Conference on Mathematics and Engineering Sciences-2014 (ICMES-2014) 20th March, 2013 to 22nd March, 2013. The conference was a combined effort of Chitkara University and IMRF(International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation). More than two hundred researchers participated in the Conference, representing five different countries: USA, Hungary, Nigeria and Thailand apart from the researchers from many states of India. Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Ashok K Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Madhu Chitkara and the Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vijay Shrivastva welcomed the Chief Guest, Guest of honors and participants at the Chitkara University. Prof. (Dr.) D B Ratnakar Chair of the Conference gave the introductory remarks about the conference. It was concluded by Dr. Sita Ram (Conference Convener) who placed on record his special thanks to participants and guests.Chitkara University Publications

ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL APPROACHES TO DRUG DISCOVERY AND CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT (APPADDCD-2013) Fast strides are being taken by the pharmaceutical industry and the academics the world over, and research related to recent advances in pharmacological knowledge driven identification of novel therapeutic targets and resultant facilitation of drug discovery and preclinical & clinical evaluation of novel drugs is being carried out. The International Conference made an effort to compile some of the related recent findings and highlight some of the major issues related to above topics in the form of plenary lectures from expert dignitaries in the field of pharmaceutical industry and education from all over India and also from other countries, and at the same time give a platform for a young researcher to reach out to and develop insights into all the related issues with thrust on pharmacological approaches to drug discovery and clinical development.Among the experts who delivered technical expert session during the conference were:

Dr Oliver Grundmann, PhD, MS, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Prof Dr Oluwatoyin A. Odeku (Mrs.), Professor and Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria (Protein Drug Delivery Systems), Dr. Sudhir K. Sharma, General Manager, Research and Development, Panacea Biotech, Mohali (Antidiabetic Drug Discovery at Panacea), Sh Sandeep Sharma, Manager, R and D, Jubilant Organosys Ltd., New Delhi (BA/BE studies and development at Jubilant), Sh Sreedhar Singamala, Director, Clinfox international, Hyderabad (Present Scenario in Clinical Trials), Sh S V K Prasad, Exec Dir, CITO Healthcare, Hyderabad (Clinical Trials-Processes), Dr Prafull Mathur, Head, R and D Anjaneya Pharma Mahad, Dr Suvigya Mathur, Sr Scientist, Anjaneya Pharma, Mahad (Synthetic Drug Discovery), Dr Ankur Arora, Head, DRA, Zee Labs, Karnal (Regulatory CTD Doccuments in Drug filing), Dr Nirmal Singh, Asso Prof, DPSDR, Punjabi Univ, Patiala (Drug Discovery for Alzheimer’s Disease), Dr Saranjeet Singh, Prof and Head, Pharm Analysis, NIPER, Mohali (Metobolic studies in Drug Discovery).

Dr Neelam Gulati, Addl Director, Punjab State Council of Science and Technology was the Guest of Honour for the occasion. The conference received support from Punjab State Council of Science and Technology, BBNIA, and Drug Control Authorities HP and Haryana.

The conference was initiated with felicitation of distinguished guest on behalf of Hon Chancellor Dr Ashok Chitkara and Hon Vice Chancellor Dr Madhu Chitkara, followed by ceremonial lamp lighting, a glimpse of recent trends in Drug Discovery and Development by Dr S. Arora, Dir, CCP, and then the Chief Guest address delivered by Dr Oliver Grundman, Univ of Florida who delved upon drug discovery in relation to gut microbial flora. Five expert sessions each were conducted on the first and second day respectively. About 380 delegates registered for the conference and presented their research presentation as poster or oral scientific presentation. First two best oral and poster sessions were awarded amongst a thunderous appalause by Hon Vice Chancellor Dr Madhu Chitkara.

Right to Education: Reaching Every Child Two Days National Level Seminar on Right to Education: Reaching Every Child on March 14-15, 2013. 'Strive for Excellence', this is what Chitkara College of Education for Women truly believes in. So, taking the tradition forward, Chitkara College of Education for Women organized a two day National Seminar on the theme: Right to Education: Reaching Every Child in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research, Chandigarh. Experts from various colleges and professions participated in this Seminar and proved to be the torch bearers for those who are till now oblivious of the burning issue.Chitkara University Publications

ICCB-2013, 16th March 2013, International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Business, Chitkara University, Punjab Chitkara Business School organized its 1st International Conference titled ICCB-2013 (International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Business) on 16th March 2013 at Chitkara University, Punjab. The conference received an overwhelming response from both academicians and industry experts. Professionals from five different countries and twelve Indian states contributed papers to the conference. 79 papers were received out of which 31 were selected for presentation during the conference. The conference received participation from Institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia, IHEC, Tusinia, Tefler College, Canada, University of Texas, USA, Islamic Azad University, Iran, Punjab University, University of Delhi, Univesity of Mysore, LPU, HPU, GNDU and many other institutions of repute.Their contributions not only helped comprehend the current challenges facing the business world, but also provided a peek into the future predicaments that businesses are likely to confront. Extensive strategies and measures suggested to combat these problems were discussed to help businesses, not only survive, but also prosper in these turbulent times. The suggestions proposed were relevant for business professionals, academicians, researchers and policy makers alike.

AMMT-2012Chitkara School of Mechanical Engineering, Chitkara University, Punjab welcomes its distinguished delegates and guests to the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technology, AMMT-2012 on October 6, 2012. The conference has received very encouraging response from international and national research scholars, and professionals. Over 75 papers covering the main themes of the conference were received electronically. The papers published in these proceedings and to be presented during the conference were selected after a thorough review process. The papers were selected on the basis of originality, clarity and relevance to the theme of the conference. The conference aims to provide a platform for faculty, researchers and designers from academia and industry to present their research ideas, share their experiences, and challenges in the field of Materials and Manufacturing Technology. Convener of the conference was Ms. Shakunpreet Kaur & Co-convener was Mr. Deepak Lamba.Chitkara University Publications

Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (MMSO-2012) School of Applied Sciences, Chitkara University, Punjab organised National Conference on Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (MMSO-2012). The Conference was inaugurated by Dr. Ashok Chitkara, Chancellor, Chitkara University, Prof. (Dr.) Sarvajit Singh, Scientist, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi as the Chief Guest of the day, Prof. (Dr.) Ashok KumarProf. (Retd.) Department of Statistics Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences, M.D University, Rohtak, Prof. (Dr.) H.C.Taneja, Head Deptt. of Mathematics, Delhi Technical University, New Delhi, Brig (Dr.) RS Grewal, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University and Wg Cdr RS Gill, Vice President, University Affairs. The inaugural address was delivered by Dr. RS Grewal. The key note address was delivered by the Guest of honor of the day Dr. Sarvajit Singh. The goal of this conference was to provide a common platform to all participants to exchange their ideas and expand their knowledge about the Modeling, Simulation and Optimization in various engineering disciplines.School of Applied Sciences is also celebrating 2012 as the the National Mathematical year and they have organized three faculty development workshops in June-July,2012. FDW on Operational Research, FDW on Designing Multiple Choice Questions for Higher Mathematics, National Workshop on Numerical Analysis using C++.

International Conference on Recent Trends in Nuclear Physics The first International Conference on Recent Trends in Nuclear Physics-2012 (ICRTNP-2012) was held at the Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh from Nov.19-21, 2012. More than 100 researchers from India and abroad participated in the Conference. The various aspects of nuclear physics were discussed in the conference. All these sessions were spread over three equally intense and productive days. The purpose of the conference was quite fulfilled by utilizing the scientific activities to share the acquired knowledge, to generate collaborations with foreign colleagues and to encourage the researchers.Chitkara University Publications

`Speech Image biomedical & Information Processing ‘(SIBIP-2012)’ An International Conference `Speech Image biomedical & Information Processing ‘(SIBIP-2012)’ was organized on November 1-2, 2012, in association with IETE sponsored by CSIR India along with several electronic industrial houses. The conference was convened by Prof. Shivani Malhotra and Prof. Harsimranjit Kaur of Electronics and Communication Engineering Deptt. of Chitkara University Punjab. In all 67 papers were selected after review for publications in the proceedings of the Conference . The conference was inaugurated by an eminent technologist Dr. C. P. Ravikumar, Director, University Relations, Texas Instruments (India). Dr. Amod Kumar scientist G(CSIO) delivered the keynote address. There were invited talks delivered by technology experts from Texas Instruments India, Cranes Software, CSIO and NITTTR. Hands-on workshops on `Finger Print Development usingTMS320C5515’ by Mr. Malesh VS from Cranes software International limited were conducted as part of conference. In addition, electronic products were exhibited by industries, and. About 70 delegates attended the conference spread over two days. Forty-three papers were presented in six technical sessions. In short, two-day deliberations turned out to be unique platform for researchers and engineers to share their experiences and research results about all aspects of signal processing. It further helped them to discuss practical challenges encountered and the methods adopted to overcome them. This conference concluded with discussions on related areas for future collaborative research amongst participants.Chitkara University Publications

'Ethics of Globalization-Life Skills- Important as a Part of Learning in collaboration with Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi on November 21-22, 2012. Eminent dignitaries not only graced the National Level Seminar but also participated wholeheartedly to celebrate the spirit of International Philosophy Day.Chitkara University Publications

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY (IMKE-2012) The International Conference on Information Management in the Knowledge Economy (IMKE) is a multidisciplinary Conference on digital information management, science and technology . The principal aim of this conference is to bring professionals in academia, research laboratories and industry together and offer a collaborative platform to address the emerging issues and solutions in digital information science and technology. The IMKE intends to bridge the gap between different areas of digital information management, science and technology. The Conference will feature original research and industrial papers on the theory, design and implementation of digital information systems as well as demonstrations, tutorials, workshops and industrial presentations.Chitkara University Publications

Faculty Development Workshop on “Graphs” The objective of this workshop was to discuss and understand different types of graphs of Inequality, Trigonometric functions, Linear functions etc. These graphs were explained by Dr. Sita Ram Sharma, Ashok Kumar, Shefali Batra and Rajni Sharma. Hon’ble Chancellor “Dr. Ashok K Chitkara” was welcomed for the closing ceremony & to distribute the certificates to the resource persons and participants.Chitkara University Publications

Advances in Drug Design Delivery and Pharmaceutical Technology A National level symposium" Advances in Drug Design Delivery and Pharmaceutical Technology was organized at CCP on 4th and 5th May 2012. The various issues in drug delivery system were taken up for discussion at length by various dignified speaker. Prof. Dr.B.S. Bhoop, UIPS, Punjab University Chandigarh delivered a talk on QBD. Dr.sanjula Baboota, Associate Professor ,faculty of Pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard New Delhi deliverd a lecture on Sustained Drug Dekivery Systems. Dr.Harish Dureja, Reader, M.D University Rohtak delivered a session on Optimization. Indusry participation was prominent with session on Quality Assurance by Mr. Avtar Singh, VP, QA and RA, Nectar Life Sciences, Mr Krishna Prasad, Exec Director, CITO Healthcare, Hyderabad and Mr. Sreedhar Singmala, Director, Clinfox International, CRO, Hyderabad.Chitkara University Publications

AMT-2011 The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chitkara Institute of Engineering, welcomes its distinguished delegates and guests to the National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, AMT-2011 on January 07, 2011. The conference has received very encouraging response from faculty and researchers from all over the country. Nearly sixty papers covering the main theme of the conference were received electronically. The papers published in these proceedings and to be presented during the conference were selected after a thorough scrutiny and review process. The papers were selected on the basis of originality, clarity and relevance to the theme of the conference. The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for academicians, researchers and industry professionals, including those from the Power Sector and Automobile Sector, to share their experiences and research- results on various aspects and application areas of the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. One of the most important areas being covered are the Technologies involved in Manufacturing of the Plant and Equipment for Generation, Transmission and distribution of Electrical Energy including Non Conventional Energy. Convener of the conference was Mr. Anuranjan Sharda & Co-convener was Mr. Rajeev Kamal Sharma.Chitkara University Publications

AMMT-2011 The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology, welcomes its distinguished delegates and guests to the International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technology, AMMT-2011 on July 20-21, 2011. The conference has received very encouraging response from international and national research scholars, and professionals. Over 100 papers covering the main themes of the conference were received electronically. The papers published in these proceedings and to be presented during the conference were selected after a thorough review process. The papers were selected on the basis of originality, clarity and relevance to the theme of the conference. The conference aims to provide a platform for faculty, researchers and designers from academia and industry to present their research ideas, share their experiences, and challenges in the field of Materials and Manufacturing Technology. Convener of the conference was Mr. Anoop Kumar Singh & Co-convener was Mr.Ram Narayan Muni .Chitkara University Publications

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE & GRID COMPUTING International Conference on High Performance Architecture and Grid Computing -HPAGC-2011 In Association with University of Applied Sciences Osnabrueck, Germany, aimed at presenting and exchanging current research themes and foster a relation among universities, research institutes, and industry and policy makers to take stock of the current developments and have a look into the future trends in this area.Chitkara University Publications

Nanoscience fundamentals & Applications (NCNFA, 2011) The primary objective of the conference “The National Conference on Nanoscience fundamentals & Applications (NCNFA, 2011), July 23-24, 2011” was to explore the current research being carried out in nanoscience and highlights the diverge area where nanoscience is applicable. Both fundamental and applied aspects of the Nanoscience were covered in various technical sessions (oral and poster presentations) and other informal discussions. The conference covered broad range of topics like various synthesizing techniques, morphology structure, optical/thermal properties and applications in opto-electronics, sensors, medical, chemical and environmental protection. In addition the conference also covered the safety aspect of indiscriminate use of the nanotechnology. There were five invited talks, sixty oral and poster paper presentations.Chitkara University Publications

Advances in Computing and Artificial Intelligence -2011 (ACAI-2011) The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Chitkara Institute of Engineering, welcomes its distinguished delegates and guests to the International Conference on Advances in Computing and Artificial Intelligence, ACAI 2011 on July 21--22, 2011. The conference has received overwhelming response from international and national research scholars, and professionals. Over 300 papers covering the main themes of the conference were received electronically. The papers published in these proceedings and to be presented during the conference were selected after a thorough review process. The papers were selected on the basis of originality, clarity and relevance to the theme of the conference. The conference aims to provide a platform for faculty, researchers and designers from academia and industry to present their research ideas, share their experiences, and challenges in the field of Computing, and Artificial Intelligence. The Conference program will include invited lectures by experts in the field. The program will favor interaction amongst participants, who belong to different areas both professionally-academics, research, industry and geographically.A number of expert talks were organized in the conference by the dignitaries in the field of Computing and Artificial Intelligence; some of them were through skype. Workshop on Data Mining was oeganized under ACAI 2011. Dr. Anil Verma And Dr. Maninder Singh from Thapar University, Patiala delivered expert lectures on the theme. Delegates were introduced to the tool WEKA and Microsoft Office 2010 which includes the features of Data Mining in MS-excel itself. A demonstration of the tool was also given to the delegates. At last the security issues related to Data Mining were also discussed.

`Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (WECON-2011)’ A 3rd International Conference `Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (WECON-2011)’ was organized on July 18-19, 2011, in association with George Brown College Canada and sponsored by several electronic industrial houses. The conference was convened by Prof. Rajvir Singh of Electronics and Communication Engineering Deptt. of Chitkara University Punjab. Over 230 papers covering the theme of the conference were received. After a thorough review process, 55 papers were selected to be published in the proceedings and to be presented during the conference. The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Rabi Mahapatra, Director, Embedded System Codesign Group, Deptt. of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA. Prof. Jorge Olenewa of George Brown College Canada delivered the keynote address titled “Its a Wireless World”. Another eminent guest, Prof. P.R. Kumar (Franklin Woeltge Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Research Professor, Coordinated Science Lab, Univ. of Illinois, USA) delibrated on the topic of “Cyber Physical Systems” in his expert talk . The expert talks were followed by paper presentations spread over five different venues that were chaired by the invited guests along with Dr. C Ramakrishna (NITTTR, Chd.) and Dr. Amod Kumar (Scientist-G, CSIO, Chd.).

Second day of the conference started with a two-day (19th to 20th July, 2011) symposium on “RF Data Communications and Wi-Fi” conducted by Prof. Jorge Olenewa. In addition, a five-day (Indo US Collaboration for Engineering Education) IUCEE workshop on the topic of “Embedded System Design” was conducted by Prof. Rabi Mahapatra for the faculty members of the IUCEE consortium colleges from 19th to 23rd July, 2011.Chitkara University Publications

`Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (NCADSP-2010)’ A national Conference `Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (NCADSP-2010)’ was organized on October 22-23, 2010. The conference was convened by Prof. Shivani Malhotra Electronics and Communication Engineering Department of Chitkara University Punjab. In all 53 papers were selected after review for publications in the proceedings of the Conference in. The conference was inaugurated by an eminent technologist Dr. Raghbir Singh Khandpur Director General, Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala. Dr. T.S Lamba Dean (A&R), Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat gave a keynote address on emerging technologies in signal processing. There were three invited talks delivered by technology experts from JP University, CSIO and NITTTR. Hands-on workshops on `Lab VIEW’ by Karun Jain from National Instruments India was conducted as part of the conference. In addition, electronic products were exhibited by industries, and a competition `Teckniki’ on digital poster presentations related to the themes of the conference was also held for engineering students. About 50 delegates attended the conference spread over two days. Forty one papers were presented in four technical sessions. A cultural programme `SAANJH’ was organized on the evening of October 22, 2010 in the campus for the participants. In short, two-day deliberations turned out to be multi-dimensional conference, providing a platform for faculty researchers and designers from academia and industry to present their views, share their experiences , intellectual ideas and challenges in the field of digital signal processing.Chitkara University Publications

International conference on Education Informatics (EduMatics-2010) The objective of the Conference is to bring together educationists, academicians, scientists, technologists, engineers, research scholars and government agencies on a common platform to take stock of the changing requirements of the education system and trend towards integration of technology with education through exchange of their ideas and experiences. This will help in devising suitable strategies for making our education system more responsive to the present and future challenges and making our students globally competitive.Chitkara University Publications

Conserving the Heritage of Modernity A 5-day training programme was organized at Chitkara University.School on Planning and Architecture (CU.SPA) along with National Institute Of Advanced Studies In Architecture- Pune (NIASA), from 22-26 March 2010. The objective of this 5-day programme is, thus, to understand the notion and categories of ‘The Heritage of Modernity’, impart knowledge of recent advances in identification, protection and management of such heritage resources around the world, and, analyze their current status in India. Ar. Niyati, Ar. Neha, Ar. Sunanda and Ar. Sachin attended the course from CSPA.Chitkara University Publications

Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (WECON-2009)’ An International Conference `Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (WECON-2009)’ was organized on October 23-24, 2009, in association with George Brown College Canada and sponsored by CSIR India along with several electronic industrial houses. The conference was convened by Prof. T. L. Singal and Prof. Isha Verma of Electronics and Communication Engineering Deptt. of Chitkara University Punjab. In all 156 papers were selected after review for publications in the proceedings of the Conference in two separate volumes. The conference was inaugurated by an eminent technologist Dr. C. P. Ravikumar, Director, University Relations, Texas Instruments (India). Prof. Jorge Olenewa of George Brown College Canada delivered the keynote address. There were seven invited talks delivered by technology experts from CEERI, BITS, STMicroelectronics, CSIO and NITTTR. Hands-on workshops on `Wireless Technologies’ by Prof. Jorge Olenewa and `Open Source Embedded Systems Design using Beagle Board’ by Dr. C. P. Ravikumar were conducted as part of conference. In addition, electronic products were exhibited by industries, and a competition `Bravura’ on digital poster presentations related to the themes of the conference was also held for engineering students. About 150 delegates attended the conference spread over two days. Seventy-three papers were presented in six technical sessions. A cultural programme `SAMANWYA’ was organized on the evening of October 23, 2009 in the campus for the participants. In short, two-day deliberations turned out to be multi-dimensional conference, providing a unique platform for coming together of participants from varied fields and also opened doors for discussions on related areas for future collaborative research amongst them.Chitkara University Publications

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION SECURITY AND NETWORKS (ISAN-2009) Communication networks and information systems have become ubiquitous utilities and their security is of increasing concern to society. The growing number of security breaches results in substantial financial damage, undermined user confidence and has been detrimental to the development of e-commerce. The proliferation of Internet connections and increased networking are making security requirements ever more pressing. ISAN2009 provides an opportunity to look at a variety of security concerns stemming from the use of computer networks such as unauthorized access, online frauds, virus attacks etc. This conference cum workshop also aims to explore the issues of safeguards for these risks and personal safety related to Communication networks.Chitkara University Publications

`Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (WECON-2008)’ An International Conference `Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems (WECON-2008)’ was organized on October 18-19, 2008, in association with George Brown College Canada and sponsored by CSIR India along with several electronic industrial houses. The conference was convened by Prof. Neela Rayavapu and Prof. Rajesh Hooda of Electronics and Communication Engineering Deptt. of Chitkara University Punjab. In all 273 papers were selected after review for publications in the proceedings of the Conference in two separate volumes. The conference was inaugurated by an eminent technologist Dr. C. P. Ravikumar, Director, University Relations, Texas Instruments (India). Prof. Jorge Olenewa of George Brown College Canada and Scientist R.P Bajpai VC Kurukshestra University delivered the keynote address. There were three invited talks delivered by technology experts from CEERI, BITS, STMicroelectronics, CSIO, GNDU and NITTTR. About 200 delegates attended the conference spread over two days. Seventy-three papers were presented in seven technical sessions. A cultural programme was organized on the evening of October 18, 2008 in the campus for the participants. The two-day deliberations field fruitful results. It provided platform to participants to work together in emerging field.Chitkara University Publications

TME-2007 The one day national conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering being organized by department of Mechanical Engineering of Chitkara Institute of Technology in association with Aeronautical Society of India (Chandigarh branch) on 19th January, 2007 is a step forward in bringing together the experts from industry and academics to interact and exchange views so as to bridge the gap between industry and institutions on various areas of mechanical engineering. The conference received an overwhelming response from various professionals across the country.

We have received more than 55 research papers covering various fields like Design and Development, Materials & Manufacturing, Automation, Thermal & Fluids etc. After thorough reviewing about 47 papers were selected to be presented in technical paper presentation session as well as poster session. Convener of the conference was Mr. Nitin Singla & Co-convener was Mr. Gautam Malik.Chitkara University Publications

Recent Trends and Developments in Applied Science in Engineering and Technology National Conference – July 6, 2006: - The Institute organized a national conference on “Recent Trends and Developments in Applied Science in Engineering and Technology” which had as many as 100 participants from Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Utar Pradesh. Dr. M.S. Grewal Registrar, Punjab Technical University was the Chief guest on the occasion and Professor S.L. Sharma, Course Director, Institute of Correctional Administration, Chandigarh was the Keynote Addressee. During the conference, 5 expert lectures and 12 paper presentations added to the academic environment of the Institute.Chitkara University Publications

Wireless Networks & Embedded Systems (WNES 2006) A National Conference on Wireless Networks & Embedded Systems (WNES 2006) was organized by Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Chitkara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajpura (Punjab) on July 28, 2006. The conference was convened by Prof. Rajneesh Talwar and Prof. T. L. Singal of ECE Deptt. The conference offered a platform of interaction and exchange of views through technical paper presentations, panel discussions and review of related research activities. Dr. Pawan Kapur, Director CSIO Chandigarh was the chief guest. He enlightened the participants on latest developments in the field of Smart Sensors and their applications. Dr. H. K. Sardana, Scientist F, CSIO Chandigarh presented an expert lecture on Image Processing Techniques. More than 60 research technical papers were received from various professionals of academic institutes and R&D industries across the country. A large number of advanced technological areas such as 4G Cellular communications, Smart Antenna, Wireless Networking Technologies, Enhancing Embedded Security, Remote Sensing Systems, Mobile Computing, Nano-technology, etc were covered during paper presentations by eminent academicians and research scholars.Chitkara University Publications

National Conference on Emotional Intelligence:The Changing Perspective in Teacher Education was organized on 25 March, 2006. The National Conference which dealt with an emerging issue of prime concern was attended by over 100 delegates from various states of the country. Prof. J.N.Joshi, Chairman & Member of the Governing body of Institute for Development & Communication & Jan Sikshan Sansthan was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Dr. Asha Gupta, Former Chairperson, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh was the Guest of Honour. The Key note address was delivered by Dr. Vidhu Mohan, Former Chairperson, Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh who urged teachers to be in control of their own emotions so that they could become truly effective teachers.Chitkara University Publications