ANRF Sponsored Five Day Short-Term Course
on
Advanced Computing and Communication Technologies for Cyber-Physical Systems (ACCT-CPS)
(Theme: Artificial Intelligence)
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Hybrid Mode
(Online and Offline)
8th – 12th January 2026
Patron: Prof. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director NIT Rourkela
Chairman: Prof. B. D. Sahoo, HoD(CSE) Convenor : Dr. Sanjeev Patel
Organized By
Department of Computer Science and Engineering,
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Rourkela-769008, Odisha, India
About National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela was founded as Regional Engineering College, Rourkela in 1961. It is a prestigious institute with a reputation for excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, fostering the spirit of national integration among the students, a close interaction with industry and a strong emphasis on research, both basic and applied. The nearest airports are Rourkela, Jharsuguda, and Ranchi. In India, it was ranked 19 among engineering colleges by NIRF in 2024. Please visit www.nitrkl.ac.in to know more about NIT Rourkela.
Course Relevance:
In the era of rapidly evolving digital transformation, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) represent the seamless integration of computation, networking, and physical processes. To enable intelligent, connected, and adaptive systems, there is a growing need for advanced computing and communication technologies that can ensure high performance, reliability, and security. This course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge of next-generation communication and computing paradigms, focusing on key technologies such as 5G networks, Multipath TCP (MPTCP), Software Defined Networking (SDN), Cloud Computing, and Edge Computing. With the increasing complexity of network environments, congestion control, low-latency communication, and secure data transmission have become critical research and development areas. Through this course, participants will explore the evolution of TCP algorithms under high-speed mobile and wireless networks, analyze the role of SDN in network optimization and DDoS detection, and understand the importance of cybersecurity in interconnected systems. The program also emphasizes data processing, task scheduling, and resource management techniques in edge and cloud environments, which are vital for real-time and scalable CPS applications. By bridging theory with emerging research trends, this course aims to contribute to the design and development of future intelligent systems. This course is highly relevant for researchers, academicians, and professionals who aspire to advance in the domains of computing, communication, and cyber-physical integration.
Course Objectives:
•To provide a comprehensive understanding of the advanced computing and communication technologies with CPS.
•Understand advanced network architectures such as 5G, Multipath TCP (MPTCP), and SDN for achieving high-speed, reliable, and low-latency communication.
•Examine the integration of computing paradigms, including Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, and Fog Computing for efficient data processing and distributed resource management.
Topics to be Covered:
•Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
•Components and integration of computation, communication, and control
•Applications in Industry 4.0, smart cities, healthcare
•Advanced Computing Foundations and Cloud computing
•Edge and fog computing architectures
•Quantum computing
•Communication Technologies for CPS
•5G/6G and next-generation networks
•Software-defined networking (SDN)
•Role of AI/ML for advancement of 5G/6G
•Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for CPS
•Deep learning and reinforcement learning in control systems
•Cybersecurity threats and risk assessment in CPS
•Intrusion detection and anomaly detection in IoT and CPS
•Integration of AI, blockchain, and quantum computing in CPS
Speakers:
•Prof. Shalabh Bhatnagar, IISc Bangalore
•Prof. Ruchir Gupta, IIT-BHU, Varanasi
•Prof. Ravi Kumar Gangwar, IIT-ISM, Dhanbad
•Prof. D. P. Vidyarthi, JNU New Delhi
•Prof. Ashok Kumar Turuk, NIT Rourkela
•Prof. B. D. Sahoo, NIT Rourkela
•Prof. Sudip Misra, IIT Kharagpur
•Prof. Pushpendra Singh, JNU New Delhi
•Prof. Neetesh Kumar, IIT Roorkee
•Prof. Amit Kumar Singh, NIT Patna
•Prof. Munesh Singh, NIT Delhi
•Prof. Sanjeev Patel, NIT Rourkela
•Prof. Arun Kumar, NIT Rourkela
Important Dates:
Registration Deadline : 5th January 2026
Confirmation to Participants by email: 6th January 2026
Commencement of Course :8th January 2026
Target Participants:
The short-term course is of immense interest for UG/ PG students, research scholars/professionals, staff/ faculty members and industry professionals working in the area of computing and communication, 5G/6G networks, Internet traffic, cloud computing, cyber security and cyber-physcial systems, AI/ML applications for these domains. The participants having Computer Science/ Applied Mathematics Background and any stream of Engineering will be benefited with this course.
Registration Details:
The registration fee (non-refundable) for various participants attending the short-term course is given below:
Registration Type Fees
Student : INR 590
Faculty Members : INR 1180
Scientist from R&D /Industry Person: INR 2360
Bank Account Details for Paying Registration Fee:
The registration fee is to be deposited in the following bank account:
Account Name: CONTINUING EDUCATION NIT ROURKELA
Account No. :10138951784
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: NIT Campus Rourkela (02109)
IFSC Code: SBIN0002109
UPI ID: 01389517841@sbi
QR Code/UPI Details for Paying Registration Fee:
Registration Form:
To complete online registration, the participants need to fill the following google form:
https://forms.gle/XAruNrvzPTiggdJi6
E-certificates will be provided to the registered participants upon successfully completing the course.
Contact and Queries: Please send your queries directly to the Convenor or Co-convenor.
Inquiries and Communications
Inquiries and Communications
Convenor
Dr. Sanjeev Patel
Assistant Professor Grade-I
Department of CSE, NIT Rourkela
Email: patels@nitrkl.ac.in
Mobile no.: +91-9873814970
Student Volunteer
Mr. Ranjan Kumar
Email: nmcb.nitrkl@gmail.com
Mobile no.: +91-6200647822
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