AI for Research & Academic Productivity – YCCE International FDP 2026
Organized by: Department of Applied Physics, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur
Under the Aegis of: IQAC
In Collaboration with: Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT)
Program: One Week Online International Faculty Development Program on AI Tools for Academic & Research Innovations
Session Title: AI for Research and Academic Productivity
Resource Person: Mr. Roshan Singh, Founder & CEO, Scrollwell | Building Japture
Duration: 2 Hours
Mode: Online
Participants: Faculty members, researchers, academicians, and postgraduate scholars
As part of the One Week Online International Faculty Development Program on “AI Tools for Academic & Research Innovations,” Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur, invited Mr. Roshan Singh, Founder & CEO of Scrollwell, to deliver a session on “AI for Research and Academic Productivity” on June 12, 2026.
The session aimed to help educators and researchers understand how Artificial Intelligence can streamline research activities, improve academic productivity, and support high-quality scholarly work. Moreover, it focused on practical AI applications that can be integrated into daily academic and research workflows.
Event Highlights
Mr. Roshan Singh conducted an engaging and application-oriented session that demonstrated how AI tools can assist researchers throughout the research lifecycle. He introduced participants to AI-powered techniques for literature exploration, research planning, academic writing, content summarization, and productivity enhancement.
Furthermore, the session highlighted the role of AI in simplifying repetitive academic tasks and enabling researchers to focus more on critical thinking and innovation. Participants also learned how AI can support idea generation, document refinement, research organization, and academic communication.
In addition, practical examples and live demonstrations helped attendees understand how AI tools can be used responsibly while maintaining academic integrity and originality. The session emphasized ethical AI adoption and encouraged participants to use AI as an academic assistant rather than a replacement for scholarly judgment.
Participation Details
The session attracted active participation from faculty members, researchers, and scholars from various institutions and academic disciplines. Since the FDP had an international audience, participants brought diverse perspectives and research experiences to the discussion.
Moreover, attendees remained highly engaged throughout the session. They actively interacted with the resource person, shared research-related challenges, and explored practical ways to incorporate AI into their academic and professional activities.
Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants developed a clearer understanding of how AI can enhance research efficiency and academic productivity. They gained practical insights into using AI tools for literature review support, research documentation, academic writing, and knowledge management.
Furthermore, participants learned strategies to improve the quality and speed of research-related tasks while maintaining ethical standards and academic rigor. As a result, they became more confident in integrating AI-driven solutions into their teaching, research, and publication activities.
The session also encouraged attendees to explore emerging AI technologies and adopt innovative approaches to academic problem-solving and research excellence.
Feedback
Participants appreciated the practical nature of the session and the relevance of the examples shared. Many highlighted that the session provided actionable strategies that could be implemented immediately in their research and academic work.
Additionally, attendees valued the balanced discussion on AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations. The interactive format, real-world demonstrations, and structured delivery received positive feedback from participants across institutions.
Acknowledgments
Scrollwell extends its sincere gratitude to the Department of Applied Physics, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering (YCCE), Nagpur, for inviting Mr. Roshan Singh as a resource person for this prestigious international FDP. We also acknowledge the efforts of IQAC and the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) for organizing a meaningful platform that brought together educators, researchers, and experts to discuss emerging technologies in academia.
Special thanks to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement, thoughtful interactions, and commitment to advancing research and academic innovation through AI.
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