ACM India ROCS 2025

Research Opportunities in Computer Science: Bridging Academia and Innovation


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About ROCS

ROCS (Research Opportunities in Computer Science) is an innovative and interactive event designed to provide students, researchers, and faculty members a platform to explore cutting-edge research areas in computer science. The event aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, inspire young minds to pursue research opportunities, and foster collaborations across various fields of computer science and interdisciplinary studies. It is a one-day event, typically on a Saturday with 4-5 talks on multiple areas of computer science. It also may have an “Ask me Anything” session to discuss questions from the participants, talks outlining entry procedures in various institutions, and a panel discussion among the speakers.

About BMU

BML Munjal University is a fully residential and co-educational private university located in Sidhrawali, Gurgaon district, Haryana, India. The University was founded in 2014 by the promoters of the Hero Group, and is named after the group's chairman and founder Brij Mohan Lall Munjal. It offers B.Tech, BCom (Honours), BBA, MBA, Law and Ph.D degrees.BML Munjal University aspires to be an institution of excellence, renowned for the quality and impact of its teaching, pioneering research, and dynamic partnerships with key stakeholders. We aim to uncover innovative solutions to global challenges by applying cutting-edge knowledge. We are dedicated to cultivating a vibrant community of talented students and faculty who thrive in a creative and stimulating environment. BMU’s founding charter unequivocally commits to achieving distinction in teaching and groundbreaking research, positioning us at the forefront of academic and intellectual leadership.

About ACM BMU

The Association for Computing Machinery at BML Munjal University is a dynamic technical chapter that brings together computer enthusiasts, promoting innovation through workshops, tech talks, and collaborative projects. We are a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts passionate about exploring diverse fields such as Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Automation, AR/VR technologies, Mobile Application Development, Competitive Programming, and Academic Research.At ACM BMU, we aim to enrich the student experience through a variety of engaging events and initiatives. Our notable events include HackBMU, Smart India Hackathon, Hacked, along with numerous technical workshops and seminars.

Research Opportunities in Computer Science (ROCS) 2025

BML Munjal University

Check-In & Registration

Pre-Function area (In front of lift)

Get yourself registered and get ready for the day full of innovation and creativity

08:30 AM onwards

Welcome Snacks

Pre-Function area (In front of lift)

Morning refreshments and networking

09:15 AM - 09:45 AM

Inaugural Session

Auditorium

Introducing ROCS, highlight agenda, Faculty facilitation and an inspiring start to the day's events

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Harnessing the Power of Data for Social Impact

by Prof. Partha Pratim Das, Ashoka University

Keynote session on data science and social impact

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Current trends in NLP Research and Research Institutes in India

by Prof. Sriparna Saha, IIT Patna

Session on Natural Language Processing research landscape

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Lunch Break

E2 Cafeteria

Networking lunch and refreshments

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Automatic Video Dubbing Challenges and Solutions

by Prof. Rajiv Ratn Shah, IIIT Delhi

Technical session on video processing and dubbing technology

01:40 PM - 02:20 PM

Minutes of Trivia

Auditorium

Interactive trivia session

02:30 PM - 02:40 PM

Adaptive and Interactive Emotionally Intelligent Machines

by Prof. Jainendra Shukla, IIIT Delhi

Session on emotional intelligence in computing

03:00 PM - 03:40 PM

Extending the Frontiers of Engineering: Thought2Design

by Prof. Smruti Ranjan Sarangi, IIT Delhi

Advanced engineering concepts and design thinking

03:40 PM - 04:20 PM

Hi-Tea & Networking

Pre-Function Area

Afternoon refreshments and networking opportunity

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ask Me Anything

Auditorium

Lively discussions featuring experts sharing diverse perspectives on cutting-edge research and industry trends

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Closing Ceremony

Auditorium

Concluding remarks and wrap-up

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Distinguished Speakers

Prof. Sudip Misra

Prof. Sudip Misra

Professor

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Pioneering researcher in Intelligent Sensing and Wireless Networks.

Prof. Partha Pratim Das

Prof. Partha Pratim Das

Professor

Ashoka University

Pioneering researcher in Software Engineering and Image Processing.

Prof. Smruti Ranjan Sarangi

Prof. Smruti Ranjan Sarangi

Professor

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Pioneering researcher in Robotics, VLSI and Autonomous Systems.

Prof. Sriparna Saha

Prof. Sriparna Saha

Associate Professor

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Pioneering researcher in Natural Language Processing and Research Institutes in India

Prof. Jainendra Shukla

Prof. Jainendra Shukla

Associate Professor

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

Leading expert in Human Computer Interaction and Machine Learning

Prof. Rajiv Ratn Shah

Prof. Rajiv Ratn Shah

Associate Professor

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

Pioneering researcher in Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Information Retrieval.

Venue

BML Munjal University, 67th Milestone, National Highway – 8, Sidhrawali, Gurugram

Contact Us

Dr. Nishtha Phutela

Dr. Nishtha Phutela

Faculty Coordinator

+91 95401 72255

Aditya Rastogi

Aditya Rastogi

Student Coordinator

+91 88264 27240

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