Published on: February 5, 2026
The School of Science & Technology, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized Two Week Online National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Scilab” in collaboration with Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay, from 21st January 2026 to 05th February 2026. The FDP aimed to enhance faculty members’ skills in numerical computing, automation, simulation, and data analysis using the open-source software Scilab.
The program commenced with an inaugural session that introduced the objectives of the FDP and familiarized participants with the Spoken Tutorial learning platform and certification process. The FDP was structured to progress from basic to advanced concepts of Scilab, ensuring comprehensive learning through theoretical explanations and hands-on practice.
During the initial sessions, participants learned about Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), installation procedures, basic expressions, variables, vector and matrix operations, and conditional programming. Subsequent sessions focused on scripting, functions, 2D plotting, file handling, and Xcos simulations. Advanced modules included numerical methods for solving equations, interpolation techniques, optimization using Karmarkar functions, digital signal processing, control systems, and toolbox development. The FDP also introduced integration of Scilab with external C and Python libraries, as well as interactive simulations using Xcos.
The program enabled faculty members to effectively utilize Scilab in teaching, research, and institutional tasks, thereby promoting efficiency and accuracy in computational work. A total of 28 faculty members from various departments participated in the FDP. The program successfully achieved its objectives by empowering participants with technical proficiency in Scilab and encouraging the adoption of open-source tools in academic environments.
