Report on the Two-Day Workshop on Research Ethics and Usage of Artificial Intelligence in Research

A two-day workshop on “Research Ethics and Usage of Artificial Intelligence in Research” was successfully organized by the Department of English and the Research and Development Cell (RDC), M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh, in collaboration with Kaziranga University, Jorhat, under the aegis of IQAC, M.D.K.G. College, on 9th and 10th December 2025. The workshop aimed at sensitizing teachers, research scholars, and students to the ethical dimensions of research and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in academic and research practices.

Welcome Address

The programme formally began with a welcome address by Dr. Rizia Begum Laskar, who warmly welcomed the resource persons, participants, and faculty members of college present for the session. In her speech, Dr. Laskar highlighted the necessity and significance of the newly established Research and Development Cell at M.D.K.G. College. She emphasized that the RDC was instituted at the visionary initiative of the Principal, Dr. Anup Jyoti Bharali, with the objective of fostering a strong research culture within the institution. She pointed out that in the present academic scenario, ethical research practices and an informed understanding of emerging tools like Artificial Intelligence are indispensable. The RDC, she noted, would serve as a guiding platform for faculty members and students to undertake meaningful, ethical, and innovative research.

Inaugural Address

The inaugural address was delivered by the Principal of M.D.K.G. College, Dr. Anup Jyoti Bharali, who formally inaugurated the workshop. In his speech, Dr. Bharali underlined the relevance and timeliness of the workshop theme, especially in an era where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of education and research. He stressed that while AI tools offer immense possibilities in enhancing research efficiency and output, their use must be grounded in strong ethical principles, academic integrity, and accountability. He encouraged the participants to critically engage with the sessions and to adopt responsible research practices that would uphold the credibility of academic work. The Principal also expressed his appreciation for the collaborative effort with Kaziranga University and acknowledged the role of the RDC in strengthening research initiatives at the college.

Technical Sessions and Interaction

The workshop featured a series of insightful sessions by eminent resource persons. Dr. Utpal Das, Librarian, Dibrugarh University, spoke on Research Ethics, Integrity, and Responsible AI Use, highlighting issues such as plagiarism, data integrity, and ethical decision-making in research. Dr. Das gave various real-life examples highlighting the necessity of caution and discretion in using AI in research. Dr. Sadiq Hussain, Deputy Controller of Examinations, Dibrugarh University, delivered a session on Generative AI in Education and Research, where he discussed both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI-driven tools. Dr. Hussain’s session enlightened the participants regarding the scopes and possibilities of AI usage along with its vast positive applicability in the educational scenario.

The second day of the workshop began with a session were by Dr. Ripunjoy Gogoi, Associate Professor and Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Kaziranga University, who introduced participants to various AI Tools Suitable for Research which was very informative in allowing participants to have a sound knowledge of AI tools at their disposal. and Dr. Saurabhi Sarmah, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, Kaziranga University, demonstrated the use of AI tools in writing research papers. Her session was one of the most informative sessions as young research scholars who formed the majority of the participants benefitted immensely from this session. Each session was followed by active interaction with participants, during which questions were raised on ethical dilemmas, plagiarism detection, authorship, limitations of AI-generated content, and best practices for integrating AI responsibly in research. The interactive discussions reflected keen interest and engagement among the participants and helped clarify practical concerns related to contemporary research.

The second day sessions ended with distribution of certificates to the offline participants.

 

Vote of Thanks

The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Rizia Begum Laskar. She expressed her sincere gratitude to the resource persons for sharing their expertise and valuable insights, to the Principal for his constant encouragement and support, and to Kaziranga University for the collaborative partnership. She also thanked the IQAC, the organizing committee, faculty members, students, and all participants for their enthusiastic participation, which contributed to the overall success of the programme. The workshop ended on a positive note, reinforcing the importance of ethical research practices and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in academia.