Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, January 29: Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, successfully organized the “Young Researchers’ Symposium on Data Science for Science, an official pre-summit event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Government of India, reinforcing its position as India’s First AI-Augmented Multidisciplinary University, with another high-impact academic convergence aimed at shaping the future of scientific discovery through data-driven methodologies. The symposium brought together eminent scientists, data scientists, academicians and young researchers from India and abroad for national-level deliberations on artificial intelligence, data science and interdisciplinary research. The initiative marked a significant step in connecting emerging researchers with global scientific practices and future-ready research ecosystems.
The symposium was designed as a national platform for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral scholars, which focused on accelerating data-driven discoveries across critical domains including genomics, climate modelling, forensic intelligence and material science, where participants discussed how artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, simulation modelling and computational techniques are transforming traditional scientific inquiry and redefining research validation processes worldwide.
The symposium started with a profound workshop led by Dr Pratyush Pranav, Ashoka University, India, who delivered an insightful session on “Presenting Scientific Research through Data Science Techniques”, followed by an expert address by Abhishek Saxena, Senior AI Consultant, TCS AI Centre of Excellence, who emphasised on“AI as the New Microscope for Scientific Discovery”, which concluded AI’s role in uncovering patterns and insights previously beyond human capability.
A thought-provoking expert panel discussion on “Future Directions: Data Science as the Engine of Scientific Discovery” was subsequently organized, which was gracefully moderated by Dr Thipendra P. Singh, PVC, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh. The panel featured globally experienced experts including Prof. Dr Narsireddy Anugu, Georgia State University, USA, Dr Ajay Rawat, Data Engineer associated with UK Research and Innovation, and Dr Aditya Raj, Senior Data Scientist, Mavenir Systems.
All the Experts underscored that scientific research is undergoing a paradigm shift, & data science emerging as a foundational methodology across disciplines, which means different approaches are increasingly shaping how research questions are framed, explored and translated into real-world impact.
The symposium made sure inclusive participation from researchers across Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions, where special emphasis was placed on interdisciplinary applications of data science across biotechnology, forensic science, life sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental sciences, computer science, health sciences and agriculture, the discussion not only enlightened the Participants but also benefited them from expert feedback, peer learning and discussions on collaborative research pathways.
The symposium was aligned with the objectives of the IndiaAI Mission as it supported national priorities such as AI talent development, expansion of research capacity and promotion of AI-led scientific innovation, along with this the symposium had dedicated sessions which addressed AI ethics, data privacy, bias mitigation and FAIR data principles, along with Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable, reinforcing the importance of responsible, transparent and future-ready research.
By demonstrating how data science can accelerate solutions to real-world challenges in bioinformatics, climate modelling, forensic analytics and healthcare research, the symposium emerged as a powerful catalyst for strengthening India’s AI research ecosystem by bringing together students, researchers, mentors and policymakers, at India’s First AI Augmented Multidisciplinary University, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, along with this it also reaffirmed the university’s commitment to advancing the national vision of leveraging artificial intelligence for societal progress, sustainable development and transformative scientific discovery.
With a strong foundation in AI-integrated education, Center of excellence and research cell like CRADLE, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh continues to shape the next generation of scientists equipped to lead India into a data-driven and innovation-powered future.
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