Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Immersive Technologies
Overview
The Center of Excellence in Immersive Technologies recognizes the substantial innovation potential of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) across diverse industries and research domains. Ongoing research and innovation activities span various sectors, encompassing product and skill development, health and medical science, art and architecture, transportation, construction, tourism, entertainment, education, and productivity software. In health and medical science, VR and AR applications revolutionize diagnostics, treatment planning, and medical education, ushering in a new era of precision and efficiency.
Vision
To create a cutting-edge facility that serves as a hub for innovation, research, and development for the betterment of society in the field of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
Mission
- To create technology solutions for socially relevant and industry-related problems
- To support and nurture start-up ecosystems by collaborating with industry partners
- Providing education, training, and conducting cutting-edge research
- Promoting the adoption of AR and VR technologies
Objectives
The focus of the center is to cover a broad range of disciplines, placing special emphasis on various interaction technologies. These include virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
The following are the major objectives of Alliance University- CoE-Immersive Technologies.
- Give drive to research, technology development, product development, technology incubation, and entrepreneurship in Virtual and Augmented Reality and allied fields.
- To establish a core group of researchers in AR/VR.
- Integrate cutting-edge skill sets, state-of-the-art technology, updated curriculum, and training centers into the current education system.
- This initiative aims to enhance students' employability by aligning education with the latest industry demands.
- Application of AR-VR in Biomedicine / Bioengineering & health care applications
Research Outcomes
- Research paper publications in Scopus- Indexed Conference Proceedings, Book Chapters and Journal Articles
- Patents and Copyrights
- Start-ups, Funded Projects, Internships
- Product Development for cross-functional business process enhancement in various industry verticals.
- Industry-standard Certifications Training Program
Industry Academic Alliance Program Bundle
- Unity Software for teaching, training, and learning
- Unity Associate Level Certificate
The following courses will be offered for B. Tech Students
- Module 1 : Unity Fundamentals and Gaming – 48 Hrs
- Module 2 : AR Fundamentals – 48 Hrs
- Module 3 : VR Fundamentals – 48 Hrs
- Module 4 : AR for Industry 4.0 Applications – 48 Hrs
- Module 5 : VR for Industry 4.0 Applications – 48 Hrs
- Internship opportunity for certified students at Industry
- PG Diploma in AR/VR – 3 months / 6 months
- Certification/Internship Training using Unity software – 3 months / 6 months
Focus Areas
- Research, Patents and Intellectual Property
- FDP, SDP, Workshops, Seminars, and Industry Training for Enhancing Student Competency.
- Consultancy Services
- Internships
- AR / VR / MR Student Projects
- Project Exhibitions
- Industry Collaboration on Immersive Technologies Initiatives
- Investment and Funding Opportunities
Memebers
Prof. Ananthanagu U
Associate Director - Centre of Excellence in Immersive Technologies
Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, Alliance College of Engineering and Design.
External Advisory Committee
| SN | Name of the Advisor | Designation |
| 1 | Mr. Visweswaran J | Country Manager - Higher Education Programs, ARK Infosolutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| 2 | Dr. Prof Shakti Banerjee | Prof & Head, Dept. of Immersive Media Design, MITID, Pune, India |
| 3 | Mr. Niranjan Sirsikar | Co-founder- COO, Innovative Colors Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. |
Internal Advisory Committee
| SN | Name of the Advisor | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Reeba Korah | Professor and Dean - ACED Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University |
| 2 | Dr. A Ezil Sam Leni | Professor & HOD-In Charge- Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Alliance University |
| 3 | Dr. J Lenin | Professor & HOD- In Charge-Dept. of Computer Applications, Alliance University |
| 4 | Prof. (Dr). Anirban Chowdhury | Professor, School of Design and Creative Arts, Alliance University |
| 5 | Dr. Chandra Shekar K E | Professor, School of Design and Creative Arts, Alliance University |
| 6 | Dr. Satya Prakash | Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Alliance University |
Center of Excellence in Immersive Technologies - Internal Members
| SN | Name of the Member | Designation |
| 1 | Dr. Kaustubh Ray | Professor, School of Design and Creative Arts, Alliance University |
| 2 | Dr. A Geetha | Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Alliance University |
| 3 | Dr. Pavithra. K | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Alliance University |
| 4 | Dr. Neelapala Anil Kumar | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Alliance University |
| 5 | Dr. Chiranjibi Champatiray | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance University |
| 6 | Dr. Tinka Singh | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Alliance University |
| 7 | Prof. Ebin PM | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Alliance University |
| 8 | Prof. Parul Sachdeva | Assistant Professor, School of Design and Creative Arts, Alliance University |
| 9 | Prof. Akhil Tamta | Assistant Professor, School of Design and Creative Arts, Alliance University |
| 10 | Dr. Sheetal Thapa | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Alliance University |
| 11 | Prof. Asha Rani N R | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Alliance University |
| 12 | Dr. Rydhm Beri | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science Engineering, Alliance University |
