We are thrilled to share that our recent seminar (on 28 August, 2024, in the Seminar Hall, APC Roy Bhawan, BCREC) on “Advancements in Machine Learning for Structural Engineering : From Identification to Design" in association with The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) Durgapur Local Centre under the IEI Students' Chapter of Civil Division (CV Division) was a tremendous success. It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into various applications of Machine Learning and AI tools for the Civil Engineering Structures with insightful presentations and engaging discussions led by our expert speakers. Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay S Pawar graced the chair of chief guest and Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Sengupta was the guest of honor. Dr. Aloke Kumar Datta, (Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Durgapur), Dr. Dipankar Dutta (Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University Institute of Technology, Burdwan) and Dr. Gour Sundar Mitra Thakur (Associate Professor & Head, Department of CSE(AIML), Dr. B. C. Roy Engineering College Durgapur) were the guest speakers. Dr. Sayantan Dutta, along with Soumyadip Das were the coordinators for this event. On behalf of IEI Durgapur Local Centre, Dr. Bimal Das (Honorary Secretary, IEI DLC), Mr. Debi Prasad Das (Convenor, IEI DLC, CV Division), Prof. Bappaditya Das, Institutional Coordinator, IEI Students' Chapter, BCREC, Mr. Manik Banerjee, Mr. Sandip Das and Mr. Raj Mukherjee were present.

Dr. Datta presented his recent work on structural engineering using AI. Dr. Dutta and Dr. Mitra Thakur described the basics of Machine Learning and the usefulness of AI tools in Civil Engineering. The students asked a few questions related to the AI tools and from where they should start as beginners!

Thanks to all the participants, speakers, and students like Chaudhury Fahim Ahmed, Manas Saha, Udit Sarkar, Sneha Karmakar, and Joydip Mondal, who made this event possible.