Mathematics plays crucial role in Data Science and AI: Prof. Suresh Kumar VC- SBSSU
Ferozepur, February 28, 2026: A two-day national conference on “Recent Developments in Mathematics and Statistics” held at the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Ranchi. The event brought together professors, academicians and research scholars from various universities and research institutions across the country.
The chief guest, Prof. Suresh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University, (SBSSU) Ferozepur highlighted the growing relevance of mathematics, data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the present era. He emphasised that in today’s digital world, mathematics and statistics form the backbone of data analysis and meaningful decision-making.
Prof. Kumar encouraged students to focus on originality in research and ensure that their work contributes to society. During the conference, various dimensions of mathematics and statistics were discussed, and research papers were presented by participants from CUJ and other institutions, sharing innovative ideas and findings.
CUJ Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sarang Medhkar stated that mathematics is the fundamental language of all sciences, whether physics, engineering or economics, and mathematical thinking is essential in every field.
Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, Prof. M.K. Singh, noted that mathematical modelling plays a vital role in understanding complex scientific processes and making accurate predictions.