The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture hosted a public lecture on the Internet of Things (IoT) as a tool to promote community. The lecture was delivered by Dr Laimonas Kairiukštis of the Faculty of Technology, Kaunas College HEI (Lithuania in Europe) in the event held recently at the University of Venda (Agric-Two Flat Lecture Theatre Hall).
In an evet that was attended by members of staff and postgraduate students from the differ-ent departments in the faculty and Heads of Departments, was officially opened by Prof Lutendo Murulana (Deputy Dean Research and Postgraduate Studies of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture).When introducing Dr Laimonas Kairiukštis, Prof Murulana emphasised the fact that the University of Venda (especially the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture) is committed in establishing a long-term collaboration with him and his institution. He encouraged him to consider visiting the University of Venda more often as there are many opportunities for collaboration that can be explored by both parties.
Dr. Laimonas Kairiukštis, through the lecture entitled “IoT as a tool to promote community” introduced to the audience the key concepts of digital metrology and the available standards for effective calibration of instruments for improved accuracy of measurements. In his presentation, Dr. Laimonas used practical examples across the different disciplines (including natural, engineering, and health sciences) to demonstrate the need for accurate measurements and effective calibration of instruments. He emphasised the importance of increasing the density of measuring instruments or points in increasing the accuracy of measurement. He identified the approach of mounting sensors that can calibrate one another on motor vehicles as one practical way of increasing the density of measuring devices and shortening the calibration time for the instruments.
The general take-home message of Dr Laimonas’s lecture was tailored around the phrase “Let us be accurate and precise.”
Expressing vote of thanks, Prof Murulana thanked everyone for attending and commended Dr. Laimonas for delivering such an informative lecture. He also reminded the audience that being accurate and precise is an important trait for every successful scientist and that Dr Laimonas’s lecture stressed this message very well.
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