AI-based Speech Emotion Recognition

A webinar on the topic “AI-based Speech Emotion Recognition” was organized by the Department of Computer Science, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya on 25th May. The convener of the webinar Dr. Piyush Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science welcomed the Honorable Vice Chancellor, Prof. K. N. Singh in his absence. He welcomed Dr. Roushan Kumar, Dean School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. He welcomed and introduced the speaker Dr. S. G. Koolagudi, Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Karnataka, Dr. Jainath Yadav, Head, Department of Computer Science, CUSB, Dr. Shah Fahad, Assistant Professor, VIT Bhopal and faculty members and participants. He introduced the objective of the webinar to the participants. Dr. Roushan Kumar, Dean School of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, pointed out the scope and need of Artificial Intelligence. He said that the present time is for artificial intelligence applications. He wished good luck to the department for conducting a similar programme in the future. The speaker Dr. S. G. Koolagudi, explained how human emotions are reflected through speech. He also explained how musicians’ speech differs from others based on pitch. Dr. Md. Shah Fahad demonstrated the working of speech recognition through deep learning. Dr. Jainath Yadav explained how robotic techniques can use speech emotion recognition. The webinar ended with a vote of thanks given by Dr. Piyush Kumar Singh. More than 70 participants registered for the webinar.