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AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring FDP 2026 at SETGOI Durgapur (Free)
Applications are now open for the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy sponsored Faculty Development Programme on AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring FDP 2026. Themed “AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring for Sustainable Bridge and Highway Infrastructure”, this six-day offline FDP is organized by the Department of Civil Engineering (NBA Accredited) at Sanaka Educational Trust’s Group of Institutions (SETGOI), Malandighi, Durgapur, West Bengal.
Scheduled from September 7 to September 12, 2026, this workshop provides comprehensive knowledge on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), low-cost sensing, multi-hazard monitoring, and radar technologies for sustainable bridge and highway infrastructure. There is no registration fee for selected participants.
Program Details Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Program Title | AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring for Sustainable Bridge and Highway Infrastructure |
| Host Institution | Sanaka Educational Trust’s Group of Institutions (SETGOI), Durgapur |
| Organizing Department | Department of Civil Engineering (NBA Accredited) |
| Sponsorship | AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Scheme |
| Dates | September 7 to September 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Room No. 210, SETGOI, Malandighi, Durgapur, West Bengal – 713212 |
| Registration Fee | No Registration Fee (Free of Cost) |
Objectives and Core Focus Areas
The AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring FDP 2026 focuses on practical, technological, and strategic solutions for advancing infrastructure resilience.
Key Focus Topics:
- AI/ML Applications: Future prospects of AI/ML in bridge health monitoring and safe urban infrastructure.
- Next-Gen Sensing: Low-cost sensing technologies and advanced SHM systems.
- Extreme Loading & Multi-Hazard SHM: Structural safety assessment under extreme loading conditions and multi-hazard monitoring.
- Radar & Geotechnical SHM: Radar-based soil moisture, flood analysis, and underground tunnel infrastructure assessment.
- Smart Mobility & Policy: Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in smart mobility development.
- Industrial Exposure: On-site industrial visit to the Mejia Thermal Power Station (MTPS), operated by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).
Distinguish Keynote Speakers
Sessions will be conducted by eminent academic professors and senior industry leaders:
- Prof. Pijush Samui – Professor, NIT Patna
- Mr. Kingsuk Mitra – CEO and Director, Prajukti Consultants Private Limited
- Dr. Somanath Karmakar – Assistant Professor (Grade-I), NIT Durgapur
- Dr. Sanket Nayak – Associate Professor, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- Dr. Kapileswar Mishra – Director, IIPM Kanshbahal
- Mr. Asim Mukherjee – Deputy Manager (Civil), Coal India Limited
- Dr. Bndhan Bandhu Majumder – Associate Professor, BITS Pilani
- Er. Soumya Dutta – Director, ACES Group
- Dr. Prasant Kumar Shrivastav – Assistant Professor (Stage-III), Banaras Hindu University
- Mr. Prantik Chatterjee – Geotechnical Engineer, Aecom
Eligibility Criteria & Certification Requirements
Who Should Attend?
- Faculty members from AICTE-approved engineering colleges and institutions.
- Working professionals from R&D and other organizations with a basic degree in any engineering discipline.
- Lecturers and researchers.
Evaluation & Certification:
Participants must fulfill the continuous evaluation requirements set by the AICTE ATAL Academy across all six days. Certification is granted based on attendance, active workshop participation, daily article discussions, submission of the reflection journal, and performance on the final MCQ assessment test.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| FDP Program Duration | September 7 to September 12, 2026 |
Step-by-Step How to Apply
- Visit the official AICTE ATAL Portal.
- Create a participant account or log in.
- Search for the FDP titled “AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring for Sustainable Bridge and Highway Infrastructure” or filter by Sanaka Educational Trust’s Group of Institutions.
- Complete your registration form and submit early to secure your seat.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
| Official Registration Portal | AICTE ATAL Portal |
| Download FDP Brochure | Download |
| Download FDP Schedule | Download |
| Official Institute Website | SETGOI Durgapur |
Contact Details
| Resource | Details |
| FDP Coordinator (Dr. Sukanta Karati) | Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering (Phone: 93309077936 / Email: sukantajgec@gmail.com) |
| FDP Co-Coordinator (Dr. Puja Haldar) | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering (Phone: 9800107944 / Email: puja.mbcll@gmail.com) |
FAQs
Is there any fee to attend the AI-Enabled Structural Health Monitoring FDP 2026?
No, there is no registration fee. The program is completely free and sponsored under the AICTE ATAL scheme.
Which industrial site will participants visit during the FDP?
An industrial field visit to the Mejia Thermal Power Station (MTPS), operated by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), is scheduled for Day 4 of the program.
Who can register for this FDP?
Faculty members, researchers, lecturers, and working professionals from R&D or engineering domains with a degree in any engineering branch can register.