NVIDIA- Centre of Excellence
RCOEM in association with NVIDIA has set-up the 1st Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Deep learning (AI & DL) in central India. Core purpose of this centre is to build a high throughput Al compute infrastructure to create a pool of skilled manpower in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics to conduct research and development based on industry relevant live use cases.
The NVIDIA Center of Excellence offers unprecedented computing facilities. It is equipped with A100 NVIDIA DGX server providing a high-speed computing platform for designing AI based deep learning applications. It accelerates both training and inference for complex deep learning models.
Facilities
CPU: 1× AMD 7742, 64 cores, 2.25 GHz (base) – 3.4 GHz (max boost)
GPU (Current Units): 4× NVIDIA A100, 40 GB
- 5 petaOPS INT8
- 4×40 GB (160 GB total) GPU memory
- 5 petaFLOPS AI
System Memory: 512 GB DDR
Data Storage: 7.68 TB + cache/data U.2 NVMe drive
OS Storage: Boot M.2 NVMe drive
Key Features
- Ubuntu Desktop Linux OS.
- DGX Recommended GPU Driver CUDA Toolkit.
- NVIDIA Deep Learning Teaching Kit that includes syllabus examples, Labs Exercises, Quizzes, etc.
- Free Access to NVIDIA Deep Learning GPU Training System (DIGITS).
- NVIDIA-CUDA-Toolkit.
Utilization [Center of Excellence]
- Utilized for advanced research projects in Artificial Intelligence, handling complex deep learning, machine learning, and data science workloads
- Used for processingmassive datasets and running sophisticated AI algorithms
- Used in major research-based projects requiring heavy computational demand
Outcome from Center of Excellence
Received Project Grant worth Rs. 2.13 Cr for the following two projects
- Development of Coal Quality Exploration Technique based on Convolutional Neural Network and Hyperspectral Images
- Indigenous development of NIR Spectroscope for instant prediction of coal quality parameters.
- No of Publications in SCI & Scopus Journals: 10
Laboratories
Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Emerging Technologies Department has good laboratory facilities for the effective implementation of Teaching-learning process. There is total Eighteen (18) laboratories as DT 109, DT 111, DT 105, DT 209, DT 211, DT 205,DT303,DT306, DT307, DT409, DT411, DT405, DT505, DT509, DT511,DT605, DT609, DT611forUndergraduate program with investment of ₹ 5,86,17,189.00.These laboratories play a crucial role in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, enabling the students to gain hands-on experience in various domains of computing. All the laboratories are equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure. These labs are equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure, high-performance computing systems, and the latest software tools to support various domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Software Development. All the laboratories have trained technical personnel to assist in lab activities and ensure smooth conduction of practical sessions. They will ensure that all systems and software are up to date, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain a smooth lab environment. The well-equipped and efficiently managed laboratory facilities ensure that students receive practical exposure and stay up to date with emerging technologies, preparing them for industry and research-oriented careers in Computer Science & Engineering.
Details of major equipment along with total cost available in each laboratory till date
Sr. No. | Name of Laboratories | Detailed Name of Laboratory | Major equipment | Area in ( sq. m) | Lab Coordinator |
1 | Lab-1 | DT-109 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 133.46 | Prof. Shubhangi Tirpude |
2 | Lab-2 | DT-111 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Dr. P. Pardhi |
3 | Lab-3 | DT-105 | HP Elite Tower 600G9 R 400W, Intel core i7- 13700 (2.1 Ghz, 30MB 16 core, 65W); NVIDUA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated) | 77.70 | Prof. V. Bongirwar |
4 | Lab-1 | DT-209 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 133.46 | Dr. P. Sonsare |
5 | Lab-2 | DT-211 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Prof. R. Damdoo |
6 | Lab-3 | DT-205 | HP Elite Tower 600G9 R 400W, Intel core i7- 13700 (2.1 Ghz, 30MB 16 core, 65W); NVIDUA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB GDDR6 dedicated) | 77.70 | Prof. D. Borikar |
7 | Lab-1 | DT-307 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Dr. Nisarg Gandhewar |
8 | Lab-2 | DT-306 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Prof. Wani Bisen |
9 | Lab-3 | DT-303 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Dr. Abhishek Sahu |
10 | Lab-3 | DT-405 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Prof. Priya Parkhi |
11 | Lab-1 | DT-409 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 133.46 | Dr. Amit Pimpalkar |
12 | Lab-2 | DT-411 | 1. DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 77.70 | Dr. Yogesh Thakre |
13 | Lab-1 | DT-505 | 1.HP Pro Tower 280 G9 DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2. INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 76.65 | Prof. S. Nair |
14 | Lab-2 | DT-509 | 1.HP Pro Tower 280 G9 DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2. INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 127.870 | Prof. N. Katariya |
15 | Lab-3 | DT-511 | 1.HP Pro Tower 280 G9 DESKTOP 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 76.65 | Prof. T. Bhagat |
16 | Lab-1 | DT-605
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1.Acer Desktop i5 11th gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 76.65 | Prof. A. Gudadhe |
17 | Lab-2 | DT-609 | 1.DELL VOSTR 3910 MT DESKTOP Intel Core i7-12700 12th Gen 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL | 133.46 | Prof. T. Harinkhede |
18 | Lab-3 | DT-611 | 1.HP Pro Tower 280 G9 DESKTOP 2.INTERACTIVE DISPLAY PANEL
| 77.70 | Prof. Barkha Dange |
Classrooms
Department has well equipped classrooms for smooth conduction of academics.
There are 18 classroom, 3 boys common roomwith area 5.90X9.629M, 2 girls common roomwith area 5.90X9.629M.
SN | Name of Laboratories | Detailed Name of Laboratory | Area in ( sq. m) |
1 | Class Room 1 | DT 112 | 114.50 |
2 | Class Room 2 | DT 103 | 117.1971 |
3 | Class Room 3 | DT 106 | 114.5007 |
4 | Class Room 1 | DT 212 | 114.50 |
5 | Class Room 2 | DT 203 | 117.1971 |
6 | Class Room 3 | DT 206 | 114.5007 |
7 | Class Room 1 | DT 310 | 114.50 |
8 | Class Room 2 | DT 301 | 230.97555 |
9 | Class Room 3 | DT 304 | 114.5007 |
10 | Class Room 1 | DT 412 | 114.50 |
11 | Class Room 2 | DT 403 | 117.1971 |
12 | Class Room 3 | DT 406 | 114.5007 |
13 | Class Room 1 | DT 512 | 114.50 |
14 | Class Room 2 | DT 503 | 117.1971 |
15 | Class Room 3 | DT 506 | 114.5007 |
16 | Class Room 1 | DT 612 | 114.50 |
17 | Class Room 2 | DT 603 | 117.1971 |
18 | Class Room 3 | DT 606 | 114.5007 |
Other ambience
The department has spacious and well-maintained infrastructure with adequate number of classrooms, tutorial rooms, laboratories, staff cabins, department library, common room, Conference room etc.All the laboratories, corridors and classrooms are well ventilated with ample natural light.The Labs and classrooms have good interior with false ceiling, wide green boards, white boards, dais & interactive display panel.Audio-video system, microphone, speakers and internet connectivity are provided in all labs and classrooms. There is one seminar hall and 5 conference room.
Department Library
The departmental library is a sanctuary of knowledge, thoughtfully designed to foster learning & research activities. With a comfortable seating capacity for 16-20 students, it provides a serene and focused environment for study and collaboration. The library is equipped with a modern smartboard & PC for learning experience. Our extensive collection includes books on every subject, along with seminar papers and project reports, offering students valuable references for their academic growth. There are around 500 books of various subjects.
Research and Development Lab
The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Lab is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support cutting-edge research and development in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL). The lab is equipped with powerful NVIDIA GPU-based computing systems optimized for the training and deployment of large-scale neural network models across diverse domains such as Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI etc.
Facilities:
Device Name:Dell Precision 3680 Workstation CTO Base workstation
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-14900K 3.20 GHz
Installed RAM: 64.0 GB (63.7 GB usable)
System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Storage: 1.86 TB
Graphics Card: 24 GB GPU
Computer Vision: Training convolutional and transformer-based models for image classification, object detection, segmentation, and video analysis using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and MMDetection.
Natural Language Processing (NLP): Development and fine-tuning of advanced models such as BERT, RoBERTa, GPT, and LLaMA for tasks like text classification, summarization, machine translation, and question answering.
Generative AI: Exploration of cutting-edge generative models such as GANs, VAEs, and Diffusion Models, as well as large-scale multimodal transformers for applications in text-to-image synthesis, code generation, and digital content creation.
Applications:
The HPC Lab supports research in(not limited to):
- Autonomous systems and robotics
- Medical image analysis and diagnostics
- Sentiment analysis and language understanding
- Climate modelling and environmental monitoring using AI
- Digital twin and simulation-based design