St. Ann’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chirala, has inaugurated the AICTE–ATAL Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) being conducted from 10th November 2025 to 15th November 2025.
Program Overview
The six-day online FDP is organized under the guidance of the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.
College Secretary Sri Vanama Ramakrishna Rao and Correspondent Sri Y. Lakshmana Rao officially announced the commencement of the program.
Principal Dr. K. Jagadeesh Babu highlighted that the FDP focuses on strengthening faculty knowledge in cutting-edge areas of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
Key Focus Areas
The FDP will cover advanced topics including:
- Forensic Cyber Security
- Concept Research, Trends & Processes
- Policy & Compliance
- Cyber Crime & Investigation
- Digital Forensics
- Forensic Tools & Techniques
- Malware Analysis
- Blockchain & Digital Identity
- Cyber Laws & Legal Framework
- Research Directions & Case Studies
Experts from IITs, NITs, academia, and industry will deliver sessions throughout the program.
Program Conveners
- Dr. Indraneel Sriram – Professor & Head, Department of IoT (Convener)
- Dr. V. V. Praveen Kumar – Associate Professor (Co-Convener)
Inaugural Session
The online inauguration witnessed participation from:
- Dr. C. Subba Rao – Director, Accreditations
- Faculty members from various institutions across the country
The program aims to enhance faculty expertise in the rapidly evolving domain of cyber security and forensic technologies.