Published on: May 21, 2025
The School of Science and Technology (SST) at SRHU organized a guest lecture titled “Exploring Blockchain and AI: Insights into Analysis with IBM Watsonx” on 21st May 2025 at Computer Lab-06. The session was led by Dr. Mani Madhukar, Program Lead at IBM Innovation Centre for Education. Dr. Madhukar provided students with an in-depth understanding of IBM Watsonx, highlighting how the platform enables enterprises to scale AI responsibly and efficiently while integrating Blockchain for added transparency and security.
During the session, he explained the convergence of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, demonstrating real-world use cases where the technologies are combined to solve modern-day business challenges. The interactive nature of the lecture encouraged active student participation, with insightful questions and engaging discussions that enhanced conceptual clarity. Students were particularly intrigued by the ethical dimensions of AI and how platforms like Watsonx help ensure fairness, compliance, and trust in data-driven decision-making.
Coordinated by Dr. Gunjan Chhabra, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, the event attracted 60 participants. It successfully bridged the gap between academic learning and industry innovation, inspiring students to explore interdisciplinary research and hands-on projects in Blockchain and AI.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks and enthusiastic feedback, with many students expressing a strong interest in pursuing further knowledge and career opportunities in these emerging technologies. The lecture reaffirmed SST’s commitment to providing contemporary learning experiences that keep students aligned with the latest developments in science and technology.
