Mumbai, February 2026: The School of FutureTech’s Research and Development Club successfully hosted an advanced technical workshop titled “Think. Research. Implement.” on 13th February 2026 at the Mini Auditorium. The workshop offered students an immersive learning experience focused on cutting-edge developments in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, blending academic theory with practical implementation.
Expert-Led Learning Experience
The event was conducted under the guidance of Faculty Coordinators Vinaya Ma’am and Gaurav Sir, with Student Lead Saurabh Yadav ensuring seamless execution. The session featured Dr. Pranita Mahajan as the Guest Speaker, who led participants through an intensive, hands-on exploration of advanced RAG methodologies and real-world AI applications.
Bridging Research and Real-World Implementation
Throughout the workshop, students gained practical exposure to building advanced RAG pipelines, effectively connecting academic research concepts with industry-oriented solutions. Key learning highlights included:
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Running large language models locally using Ollama
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Integrating AI models within Google Colab
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Processing and analyzing academic research documents
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Implementing Multi-Query Expansion and Reranking techniques
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Transforming static PDFs into searchable, AI-powered knowledge bases
These sessions empowered participants to move beyond theoretical understanding and develop deployable AI-driven research systems.
Leadership Perspective
Dr. Kalpana Kumaran, Head of the B.Tech Program, School of FutureTech, ITM Skills University, remarked:
“Workshops like ‘Think. Research. Implement.’ reflect our commitment to bridging classroom learning with cutting-edge industry practices. It is inspiring to see our students gain hands-on experience in advanced AI systems that will shape the future of technology.”
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
The “Think. Research. Implement.” workshop stands as a testament to the School of FutureTech’s dedication to equipping students with advanced tools and knowledge at the intersection of AI research and practical application. By fostering experiential learning, the institution continues to prepare students for innovation in AI-driven research and technology systems.
Admissions are now open for the BTech CSE program at the School of FutureTech.
Apply today and become part of the next generation of technology innovators:
https://www.itm.edu/btech-cse-program/
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