Machine learning
Although lay individuals might use machine learning as being synonymous with artificial intelligence, the academic world treats them as two distinct but related areas. The emphasis shifts enormously between the two. According to Carnegie Mellon University, “Machine learning is dedicated to furthering the scientific understanding…
Human Computer Interaction
We are living at a time when devices of all kinds have become central to our lives. While the technology has attracted more than sufficient interest, the human dimension too has begun to occupy a pre-eminent position over the last few years, with special attention…
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Once the stuff of science fiction, AI is now a much-studied subject, with a greatly expanded scope as it incorporates developments in many (related) subjects. Some of you may be aware that there is a tremendous amount of work being done in brain research independent…
Design Innovation and Management
If innovation is a very commonly used word today, so is design. Never has design been given greater importance as now and there is a reason – the word design is now used in a broad sense of giving shape to anything such that we…
Quantum Biology
This is an exciting new area and has begun to attract a lot of attention from students. Indicative of its evolution, many who have crossed the finish line offer varying perspectives on how to go about a Masters in this field. Some suggest doing a…
Aeronautical, Aerospace and Astronautics
Aeronautical, Aerospace and Astronautics Easily among the most demanding of disciplines, these three subjects have acquired greater importance than ever before because of its links to defence. The course content varies a great deal across universities, depending on the focus of courses. There are different…
Data Science
City University London observes that “The next generation of scientific discovery and technological innovation will be data-driven. Deriving value from all the data now available, for economic growth and to benefit society, requires a transformation in data analysis. Data Science is an emerging area of…
Molecular psychiatry
Molecular psychiatry attempts to understand the molecular basis of psychiatric disorders. The Molecular Psychiatry Association says that “Varying approaches are being applied and include neurobiology, genetics, brain imaging, biomarkers, brain expression, neural stem cells, animal models and novel drug development” (https://www.molecularpsychiatry.net/about-molecular-psychiatry-association/). The Institute for Molecular…
History
Undoubtedly a great subject, the study of history has become more interesting and challenging with newer and newer declassified records and information. Hence, the ability to do archival work has become core to the study of history. One of the greatest advantages of the subject…
Medical Physics
The American Association of Physics in Medicine defines medical physics by describing what medical physicists do: “Medical physicists are concerned with three areas of activity: clinical service and consultation, research and development, and teaching. On the average their time is distributed equally among these three…
INDUSTRIAL – ORGANIZTIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (I-O)
It is well understood that happy employees are more likely to give their best rather than disgruntled or stressed ones, leading to greater productivity and efficient functioning. This is where the skills of an industrial – organizational psychologist come into play. Scientifically studying and understanding…
Human factors/Engineering Psychology
Human Factors/ Engineering Psychology, overlaps with ergonomics and design as well as with several fields within the discipline of psychology. We don’t realise it but almost every aspect of our technology-driven lives is the result of extensive research and experimentation by engineering psychologists. “Engineering psychology…