FDP on High Performance Computing (HPC)

SNDT Women's University, Mumbai
Accredited by NAAC, with A+

Usha Mittal Institute of Technology
organizes
(Face to Face mode)

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM under PM-USHA (MERU) PROJECT
on

High Performance Computing (HPC) Case Studies and Application Domains

May 04 - May 08, 2026
Venue: HPC Lab, 5th Floor, UMIT, SNDT Women’s University, Juhu Campus, Mumbai.

https://www.umit.ac.in/, office@umit.sndt.ac.in
 

The Usha Mittal Institute of Technology (UMIT) is organizing a five-day intensive Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled "High Performance Computing (HPC): Case Studies and Application Domains". This program is conducted under the PM-USHA (MERU) Project, which focuses on upgrading institutions into centers for advanced, multidisciplinary research in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.

​Faculty Development Program on High Performance Computing (HPC) Brochure  

Program Overview : 

This FDP provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in modern HPC practices. It emphasizes practical exposure using the PARAM SHAVAK Supercomputer and GPU-Accelerated HPC Systems, enabling participants to execute, monitor, and optimize real-world workloads.

• Dates: May 04 - May 08, 2026.

• Mode: Face-to-Face (Offline).

• Venue: HPC Lab, 5th Floor, UMIT, SNDT Women's University, Juhu Campus, Mumbai.

• Timings: 9:00 AM to 05:15 PM daily.

Objectives & Outcomes :

The program empowers faculty with essential research skills to drive innovation and quality in higher education.

Key Objectives:

  • To introduce fundamental concepts and architecture of modern HPC systems, including GPU-accelerated environments.

  • To provide hands-on exposure to centralized HPC infrastructure using PARAM SHAVAK.

  • To develop an understanding of heterogeneous CPU-GPU computing and accelerator-based execution.

  • To train participants in executing and monitoring HPC workloads using real tools.

  • To expose participants to real-world HPC applications such as AI, rendering, and geospatial analytics.

Expected Outcomes:

Participants will be able to explain HPC architectures , analyze performance bottlenecks , optimize workloads using techniques like batch tuning and mixed precision , and design laboratory experiments or student projects using HPC infrastructure.

Registration & Eligibility

  • Registration Fee: Nil (Free).

  • Eligibility: Faculty members from Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities, Institutions of National Importance, Polytechnics, and Colleges.

  • Preference: Given to faculty members from all disciplines of SNDT Women's University and its affiliated colleges.

  • Last Date to Register: April 27, 2026.

  • Participant Limit: Restricted to 50 registered candidates.

  • Registration Link: https://www.umit.ac.in/

Participant Guidelines

  • NOC: Participants must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Institution/Department prior to the FDP.

  • Certification: A certificate will be issued only to those who attend all sessions and participate in assessments.

  • Travel & Stay: No TA/DA will be provided. Outstation participants may request accommodation at their own expense, subject to availability.

  • Refreshments: Tea, snacks, and lunch will be provided by the organizers during the FDP.

Organizing Committee

  • Chief Patron :

    Professor (Dr) Ujwala Chakradeo: Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai.

  • Patrons

    • Professor Ruby Ojha: Pro Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai.

    • Professor Vilas Nandavadekar: Registrar, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai.

  • Advisory Committee:

    • Professor (Dr) H.T. Jadhav: Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology, SNDTWU.

    • Dr. Mahesh Koltame: Head, Soft Component, PM-USHA (MERU) Project, SNDTWU.

    • Principal (Dr.) Yogesh Nerkar: UMIT, SNDTWU, Mumbai.

    • Professor (Dr) Shikha Nema: UMIT, SNDTWU, Mumbai.

  • Programme Convenor: Professor (Dr) Sanjay Shitole: HOD IT Dept, UMIT, SNDTWU, Mumbai.

  • Programme Coordinator :

    • Dr. Arundhati Niwatkar: Assistant Professor, DS Dept, UMIT, SNDTWU, Mumbai.

      email: amehendale@umit.sndt.ac.in

      Phone: +91 94232 00014

  • Organising Committee

    • Ms. Sujata Kullur

    • Ms. Prachi Dhannawat

    • Ms. Supriya Ingale

    • Ms. Snehal Bindu

    • Ms. Sonal Kadam

    • Ms. Raveena Rahate 

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