Event Date📅 Nov 16, 2026
State📍 Tamil Nadu
Platform💻 Hybrid
Registration⏳ Nov 15, 2026
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VIT Chennai FDP: Humanities Research and Publication in the Age of AI: Emerging Strategies and Practices
1. About the Program & Organizers
Overview: Organized by the School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL) in collaboration with the Faculty Development Centre (FDC) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai. This Faculty Development Program (FDP) explores the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and humanities disciplines, introducing educators, researchers, and scholars to contemporary methodologies, data curation, text analysis, and modern publication strategies.
- Host Institution: VIT Chennai
- Program Dates: 16th to 20th November, 2026
- Registration Fee: ₹500/- (inclusive of GST)
- Contact Email: chennai.fdc@vit.ac.in
2. Daily Event Schedule & Key Speakers
| Day & Date | Speaker Name & Designation | Session Title | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (16 Nov 2026) |
Dr. Goutam Karmakar Assistant Professor, University of Hyderabad |
The AI Turn: Exploring New Research Pathways in the Contemporary Humanities | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Day 2 (17 Nov 2026) |
Dr. Souvik Kar Assistant Professor, Nalanda University |
From Question to Article: Planning, Structuring, and Publishing Rigorous Research in Peer-reviewed Journals | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Day 3 (18 Nov 2026) |
Dr. Santosh Kumar Mahapatra Associate Professor, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad |
Using AI for Academic Research without Being Cognitively Lazy | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Day 4 (19 Nov 2026) |
Dr. Priyanka Tripathi Associate Professor, IIT Patna |
Beyond Close Reading: Blending Data and Narrative in Literary Research | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Day 5 (20 Nov 2026) |
Dr. Sarbani Banerjee Assistant Professor of English, IIT Roorkee |
AI, Academic Ethics, and Emotional Intelligence — A Study. | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
3. Who Shall Attend?
- Faculty members and educators in Humanities and Social Sciences (English, Literature, History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Sociology, and allied disciplines).
- Research scholars, PhD candidates, and post-doctoral fellows.
- Early-career researchers, independent scholars, and digital humanities practitioners.
- Academic editors, reviewers, publishing professionals, institutional librarians, and academic resource managers.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1: What is the registration fee for the FDP?
Ans: The registration fee is Rs. 500/- including GST. - Q2: What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for applying is 15th November, 2026. - Q3: How can I register for the program?
Ans: Participants can register online through the official VIT EventHub portal link provided below.
Disclaimer: Information summarized directly from the official notification issued by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai. Please verify specific program guidelines on the official portal before registering.
🔍 Key Information
Full Title
FDP on Humanities Research and Publication in the Age of AI: Emerging Strategies and Practices
Short Name
FDP-HRAI 2026
Category
Faculty Development Program
Subject/Topic
Social Sciences
Organizer
School of Social Sciences and Languages (SSL) in collaboration with Faculty Development Centre, VIT Chennai
City
Chennai
Venue
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai, Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Inquiry Email
chennai.fdc@vit.ac.in