The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal is pleased to announce a five-day workshop on “Next-Gen Geo-AI for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resources Management.” This workshop aims to explore the integration of advanced Geo-AI technologies in sustainable agriculture and water resource management, providing a platform for faculty members, PhD, and PG scholars to enhance their knowledge and skills in this cutting-edge field.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
NITK Surathkal is an institute of national importance, recognized for its excellence in engineering and technology education. Located in Mangalore, Karnataka, it offers a vibrant academic environment and is committed to fostering innovation and research.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Workshop Coordinators
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Water Resources & Ocean Engineering
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Qualifications & experience as prescribed by Norms.
KEY OBJECTIVES
1. Gain practical knowledge of satellite, UAV and AI/ML- based techniques for crop monitoring, crop health assessment, precision agriculture, yield prediction using open source technologies
2. Apply ML and DL methods (like LSTM, CNN, Random Forest) to solve real-world Agri-water problems
3. Experience field-based data collection and agricultural remote sensing workflows.
IMPORTANT NOTE
1. Amount once paid will not be refunded. 2. Preference will be given to IEEE GRSS and IEEE members. 3. E-certificate will be issued to those participants whose attendance is minimum 80%, Feedback and Quiz is mandatory.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
ACCOMMODATION:
Limited AC/Non-AC rooms are available on a single/ sharing basis at NITK campus on a payment basis. Accommodation will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
💺 JOB LOCATION
NITK Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address.
WHO CAN ATTEND
Faculty members from academic institutions. Engineers and researchers from Industry organizations including R&D laboratories. Research scholars, Ph.D, SRF, JRF and M.Tech students or equivalent.
REGISTRATION FEES (Inclusive of GST)
IEEE GRSS Student Members / NITK students (M.Tech/PhD only) -₹ 1,180
Non-lEEE GRSS Student Members (M.Tech/PhD only) – ₹ 1,770
IEEE GRSS Professional Members (Faculty) -₹ 5,310
Non-IEEE GRSS Professional Members / Industry / Faculty / Others -₹ 5,900
FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT:
Dr. Chandan M. C. : chandanmc@nitk.edu.in
Dr. Shwetha H.R. : hrshwetha@nitk.edu.in
STUDENT COORDINATORS
Ms. Bhramarambha: bhramarambhas.257wo001@nitk.edu.in Mob: +91 9611195028
Mr. Yatish Ram: yatishram.257wo005@nitk.edu.in Mob: +91 9738667222
Mr. Sandip Chhanam: sandip.252gf011@nitk.edu.in Mob: +91 8669144355
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The workshop will be held from 12th to 16th October 2026.
Last date for registration : 28-Sep-2026, 5:00 PM
Notification of selected participants : 06-Oct-2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
chandanmc@nitk.edu.in
hrshwetha@nitk.edu.in
📠 PHONE NUMBER
+91 9611195028
+91 9738667222
+91 8669144355
🌐 WEBSITE
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore – 575025, Karnataka, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The workshop is organized in association with NITK IEEE GRSS Student Branch Chapter (SBC) and IEEE GRSS Bangalore Section.
For more details, refer to the Official Notification.
Reference: https://www.nitk.ac.in/document/attachments/10176/5DW_Brouchure_Final_version.pdf
This workshop is a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the transformative potential of Geo-AI in agriculture and water management, fostering sustainable practices and innovative solutions.
