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Sahyadri Honoured at ICT Academy BRIDGE'24

At the 62nd edition of ICT Academy BRIDGE'24, held on 27th November, 2024, at The Lalit Ashok Hotel, Bangalore, Sahyadri received the prestigious ‘Infosys Finishing School for Employability’ award. The accolade was presented by Mr. Bala MS, Chairman of the Southern Regional Committee of the AICTE Innovation Centre and Deputy Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell; Mr. Srikanth V, CEO of ICT Academy, and Mr. D. Vishnu Prasad, Deputy General Manager of ICT Academy.
Earlier, on November 20, 2024, the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) launched an exclusive Data Analytics training program. This initiative, by Infosys Foundation in collaboration with ICT Academy, is designed to meet global industry standards. It aims to train 130 final-year students, equipping them with advanced IT skills to enhance their employability.

Representatives from Sahyadri at the event were:
• Dr. Sarathi Manjappa, Director, Research & Development
• Dr. Manjunath Srinath, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice-Principal
• Dr. Anush Bekal, Head of the Department - ECE & Sahyadri-ICT Academy In-charge
• Prof. Abhishek K, Department of MERA
• Prof. Abhishek A. B. Nayak, Department of ECE
Themed "Future of Growth: Technology, Skills & Inclusive Development," the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and academicians to explore strategies for aligning education with the evolving demands of the global workforce.

Sahyadri hosted IEEE COSMIC-2024 in Association with IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE Mangalore Subsection

Day-2

Sahyadri hosted IEEE International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC-2024) on 22nd and 23rd November 2024 in Association with IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE Mangalore Subsection. Keynote Speech-2: Deepfake Detection Using an Attribution-Based Confidence Metric by Dr. Steven L. Fernandes About Dr. Steven L. Fernandes: Steven Fernandes began his postdoctoral research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he worked on projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He later conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Central Florida, contributing to projects funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). His current research focuses on developing robust computer vision applications using deep learning and advancing computer-aided diagnosis through medical image processing.

Takeaways from the Keynote Speech: Artificial Intelligence along with Machine Learning is a rapidly growing field with the potential to revolutionize many industries and aspects of our lives. Key topics included the concept of agents and reinforcement learning, the applications of deep learning models for image classification using datasets like MNIST, and comparison of how humans and computers perceive images. The discussion also covered adversarial attacks on Neural Networks, particularly the Fast Gradient Sign Method (FGSM) attack, and techniques like attribution-based confidence metrics to detect deepfakes.
The session was moderated by Dr. Joyline D'sa. Followed by the Paper Presentation by researchers and scholars from Pan India held in different sessions under various tracks.

Session-6: Track: Intelligence Systems
The session was chaired by Dr. Roshan Fernades, NMAMIT Nitte and Dr. Ahamed Shafeeq B.M., MIT and moderated by Mr. Ashwin Kumar, SCEM. In this session 6 papers were presented related to various technological advancements in Pattern Recognition, Neural Networks and Deep Learning.
Session-7: Track: Computing
The session was chaired by Dr. Ashwini B, NMAMIT Nitte and Dr. Pushpalatha K and moderated by Ms. Poornima B V. In this session 7 papers were presented related to application of AI technologies in sectors like healthcare, education etc.

Session-8: Track: Intelligence Systems
The session was chaired by Dr. Venugopal P S, NMAMIT Nitte and Dr. Anush Bekal, SCEM and moderated by Ms. Prapulla G, SCEM. In this session 6 papers were presented related to various technological aspects like Data Science, Internet of Things etc.
Keynote Speech-3: The Complexity of Detecting the Dynamic Malwares by Dr. Abhishek Vaish
About Dr. Abhishek Vaish: Dr. Abhishek Vaish, a faculty member at IIIT Allahabad since 2007, is a distinguished expert in cyber security and innovation. With prior experience as a consultant for Wipro, he has also served the Government of India as Head of the Science and Technology wing at the Embassy of India in Moscow, where he pioneered the Indo-Russia Bridge to Innovation Program. His achievements include publishing over 50 scientific papers, supervising multiple PhD and Master's students, and acting as an Academic Advocate for ISACA. Dr. Vaish has handled corporate cyber security projects, served as a technical advisor, and established international collaborations in cyber security education, setting up labs and programs across institutions in India, Russia, Myanmar, Oman, and more. He actively collaborates with prestigious universities globally, including the State University of New York, Buffalo, and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

Takeaways from the Keynote Speech: The keynote speech focused on the “Analysis of Dynamic Malware”. A malware analysis project was discussed, highlighting the challenges faced, mistakes made, and solutions devised to address these issues. The project emphasized early detection of malware faults and temporal analysis to study malware behaviour over time. A phased approach was followed, with Phase I dedicated to coding the engine, Phase II involving sandboxing for implementation, and Phase III focusing on detection through research. Advanced malware characteristics like metamorphism, where malware evolves to evade detection, and the technical challenges encountered during the project were also explored.
The COSMIC-2024 was concluded with Valedictory function in the presence of Dr. Suresh D S, Chairman, ISTE Karnataka and the Guests of Honour Dr. Abhishek Vaish, IIIT- Allahabad and Dr. Sunil Brijlal Somani, MIT, World Peace University Pune. Participants shared their feedback and key takeaways from the conferences. Dr. Suresh D, the chief guest of the event during his address enlightened the audience with importance of converting the research paper into a market fit product. He also expressed his concern regarding the collaborative research and inventions. The guests of honour Dr. Abhishek Vaish expressed the insights about ethics and quality of research papers. Further Dr. Sunil Brijlal Somani also spoke about importance of collaboration between researchers and research institutes for bringing out best outcomes from research. Dr. Vasudeva Acharya, Chair, IEEE Mangalore Subsection announced the best papers of COSMIC-2024. Two papers each from Computing and Intelligent System tracks and one paper from Communications and Semiconductor track were awarded with best paper award. Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, the Director of Research and Development at Sahyadri announced the dates for COSMIC-2025. The COSMIC-2025 will be held from 21st-22nd November 2025. Dr. S S Injaganeri, General Chair, COSMIC-2024 & Principal gave Presidential Remarks. Finally, Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Organizing Chair, COSMIC-2024 & Head, Dept. of CSE proposed vote of thanks and the event signed off with national anthem.

Induction Program of MBA Batch 2024 inaugurated

The induction program of the fourth autonomous batch of MBA 2024 was inaugurated on 25th Nov, 2024 in the presence of the Chief Guest-Mr. Krishna Hegde, Group General Manager-HR, MRPL; Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal; Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program; Prof. Ramesh K G, Dean-Strategic Planning; Prof. Akshatha P, Program Chief Coordinator and Prof. Anirudha Bhat, Program Coordinator by lighting the lamp.
Dr. Vishal Samartha, welcomed the gathering and shared the glimpse of Sahyadri and its growth story.

Chief Guest-Mr. Krishna Hegde was felicitated for receiving the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava award for his contribution to the society. In his inaugural address, Mr. Hegde called upon the students to ignite a beginning of a new journey to redefine the future through Sahyadri MBA. He praised Sahyadri referring it to a pillar of excellence with drive for innovation. He appreciated the student’s decision to join Sahyadri MBA as it facilitates the student’s commitment to becoming a change maker. He urged the students to not only focus on academics but on building character, resilience and purpose as well. In the concluding remarks, Mr. Hegde offered to depute his team members from MRPL to conduct a workshop for students on Finance, HR and Marketing separately.
Later, Principal in his presidential remarks, expressed his gratitude for offering to train students. Talking about Autonomous structure, he re-iterated that there is no short-cut but it is a journey with experience of meeting experts. “Companies should demand for the students and not students seek jobs. Hence upskilling should be the focus during the 2 years of study”, he said.

Moving on, Prof. Ramesh K G, walked the students through the pre-requisites of placements and the various training programs being conducted to enhance student’s employability.
Next, Dr. Vishal Samartha presented the core faculty team to the students talking about their strengths and area of expertise.
Finally, Prof. Padamanabha B, Academic coordinator discussed the academic statute and the rules and regulations for the 4th autonomous batch of MBA.

Day-2

On the Day 2 of the induction program, the first half of the morning session was led by Dr. Malini N Hebbar, Principal at Swastika National Business School, who facilitated a session on Communication Skills. Dr. Hebbar engaged the students with her comprehensive presentation, covering key aspects such as the Four Ps of Vocal Variety and the Three Vs of Communication. She also conducted an engaging activity on Chronemic emphasizing the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional life. The session was highly interactive and provided students with practical insights, making it a truly enriching experience.
The second half of the day featured a session on Personality Development and Grooming by Mr. Karthik Alva, Founder of Thrust Academy. He highlighted essential aspects of personality development, including grooming, voice modulation, and impactful content delivery. Mr. Alva inspired students to overcome their fears and stressed the importance of effectively using the five senses. Through interactive activities on seizing opportunities, he encouraged students to embrace practices such as shaking hands, greeting others warmly, and fostering meaningful interactions. He concluded the session with a motivational message, urging students to dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to self-improvement, emphasizing humility and adaptability as keys to future success.

In the afternoon session, Mr. Louis Manoj, Assistant Professor at Government First Grade College, Car Street, Mangalore, conducted an engaging session on Team Building. He began by discussing the prerequisites for a successful life, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration. To foster stronger connections among students, he took the session outdoors, where he facilitated interactive activities designed to help participants get to know one another and build bonds. These activities kept the students actively engaged and created a vibrant atmosphere of bond and teamwork.

Concluding Day

On Day 3 of the induction program, a session titled ‘Awaken the Superhero in You’ was facilitated by Mr. Ramani Venkat, an entrepreneur, mentor to start-ups, sales strategist consultant, and NLP coach. He began the session by highlighting the qualities essential for becoming a successful leader and achieving success in life. The session witnessed various activities on seizing open opportunities, time management, designed to encourage students to think differently. Additionally, he facilitated an activity on decision-making and communication, through which students gained valuable insights into making informed choices, improving interpersonal communication, and effectively addressing challenges. His profound knowledge, interactive approach, and practical insights left students inspired and equipped with fresh perspectives.

Inauguration: Mechanical, Robotics & Automation Engineering Students Association (FLAMES & FLARES) for the Academic Year 2024-25 (Avishkara Parba)

Dept. of Mechanical & Robotics & Automation Engineering on 21st Nov, 2024, witnessed a vibrant inaugural ceremony for the FLAMES & FLARES student association “Avishkara Parba”. The event marked the beginning of a new academic year and welcomed the incoming third-semester students to the ME & RA branch.
The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the illumination of knowledge and wisdom. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest-Mr. Sadashiva Amin, a renowned figure in the Tulu theatre and film industry. He delivered an inspiring speech emphasizing the importance of Indian culture, respect for elders, and the significance of caring for parents in their later years.

Mr. Devadas Hegde, Trustee of the Bhandary Foundation, also graced the occasion with his presence. Guest of Honour, Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, Director-R&D, shared valuable insights and motivated the students to strive for excellence. Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice Principal presided over the event and shared his best wishes for the academic year. He praised the achievements of Mechanical, Robotics & Automation Engineering students in various platform over the years.

Dr. Rathishchandra R Gatti, HoD, welcomed the new batch and encouraged them to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Program was coordinated by Prof. Kiran Prakasha A, Faculty Advisor, FLAMES & FLARES. Dr. Lawrence J Fernandes, Associate Dean- Student Welfare; Mr. Jeevith, Vice-President, FLAMES & FLARES were also present on this occasion. Post-inauguration, the department organized a series of fun games and cultural programs, showcasing the talents and creativity of the students.

Inauguration of ISTE Student Chapter at Sahyadri

A momentous occasion was marked on 23rd November 2024 with the inauguration of the ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education) Student Chapter at Sahyadri.
The event commenced with introductory remarks by Prof. Kiran Prakasha A, the Institute Coordinator of the ISTE Student Chapter. He highlighted the significance of ISTE in fostering technical education and research, outlining the objectives and significance of the chapter.
Dr. Suresh D.S., the esteemed Chairman of the ISTE Karnataka Section, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. His insightful address inspired the gathering, emphasizing the role of technical education in shaping the future. His address emphasized the potential of young engineers and the opportunities provided by ISTE to shape the future of technology.

Dr. S.S. Injaganeri, Principal delivered the presidential address. He highlighted the importance of student chapters in providing a platform for students to engage in technical activities and enhance their skills.
Guest of Honour-Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, Director-R&D, his presence further elevated the significance of the event.
The stage was shared by Dr. Priya Kamath, Associate Dean- Academics, and Mr. Jeevith, an Office Bearer of the ISTE Student Chapter. Their active participation contributed to the success of the inauguration ceremony.

Advaya 2024: CSE (AI&ML) Department Hosts Branch Entry Event

The SIGMA (Sahyadri Intellectual and Gallant Mascots of AI) Association organized an engaging event featuring Mr. Lanwin Lobo, Senior Director – Data Scientist and AI at MResult Technologies Pvt. Ltd., as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Brandon Leo John, Trainee Decision Scientist at MuSigma Business Solutions, as the Guest of Honor.
The program commenced with a warm welcome speech by Srujan Rai, a seventh-semester student. Dr. Gurusiddayya Hiremath, the Faculty Coordinator, introduced the new SIGMA office bearers for the academic year 2024-25. The HoD, Dr. Pushpalatha K, was appointed as the President of SIGMA, with Varsha Rao and Naizil Francis D Costa, both from the seventh semester, as the Vice-President and General Secretary, respectively. All office bearers received their badges during the ceremony.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Programming Hackathon and Collage Making Competition, held as part of the World Standards (BIS) Day celebration. The Head of the Department, Principal Dr. Injaganeri, and Chief Guests welcomed the second-year students, with motivational talks on the influence of AI and emerging job opportunities in the field.
The formal event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Naizil Francis D Costa, followed by vibrant cultural performances, marking the day's success.

Aarohan’24: ISE and CSE (Data Science) Department Celebrate Association Day

Dept. of Information Science & Engineering (ISE) and CSE (Data Science) in association with Student Association - mInDS (muster of Information and Data Science) organized the Branch Entry for the III semester students of (ISE) as a part of AAROHAN’24 (Association Day) on 29th November 2024.
The function was graced by the presence of the chief guest Mrs. Rajani Damodhar Shetty, an Animal Welfare Activist, and alumni guest, Deepika B R, Senior Automation Engineer at Ribbon Communications, along with Principal Dr. S S Injaganeri; Vice-Principal, Dr. Sudheer Shetty; Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P - HOD of ISE and CSE (Data Science); Prof. Akhila Thejaswi R - mInDS Association Faculty Coordinator, HoDs of various departments, teaching and non-teaching staff. The function was inaugurated by a lamp-lighting ceremony by the dignitaries present on the dais.

Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P, HoD, ISE, and CSE (Data Science) installed the elected students of the ISE and CSE (Data Science). He briefed the office bearers on their duty to preside at meetings, abide by the department's bylaws, and function in every respect as the department's office bearers for the year 2024-25, and then facilitated the badging and oath-taking ceremony of the council.
Then the chief guest, Mrs. Rajani Damodhar Shetty, delivered an inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of helping those in need and showing compassion toward animals. She highlighted that “marks are not the only measure of success; true education comes from experiences and learning gained from people and real-life situations”. She described how she rescues and feeds animals daily. The alumni guest, Deepika B R, reminisced about her days at Sahyadri and shared her experiences from her professional journey.
Principal then motivated the students and expressed his gratitude for inviting guests like Mrs. Rajani Damodhar Shetty, who served as a source of inspiration for the students.
The second half of the day was a showcase of the very best of the young talent in a fun and frolic way. Class-wise variety performances kicked off and the day ended with music and fun.

Placements and Training:

A total of 40 Recruited by Cognizant

Cognizant has recruited 40 talented students from the 2025 outgoing batch for the position of Programmer Analyst Trainee.
The selected students are:
Data Science Department: Adithi, Lima, Nihara, Shrajan
AI & Machine Learning Department: Naizil, Rahil, Sujan, Yujith
Computer Science & Engineering Department: Abhijna, Adithya Nayak K, Aniketh Nayak J, Chethan B, G Mohammed Nihal, Swasthik Purushotham, Kaushik K U, M Vibhubalan, Manya R Shetty, Navya, Neha P Achar, Nihmat Ul Ain, Prateek Malagund, Prateek Satyavan, Pratheeksha S, Rithika R Shetty, Srajan Kumar, Vibha H B, Vinola Quadras, and Prathamesh Gajanan Bhat
Electronics & Communication Engineering Department: Shivan
AI & Data Science Department: Ayush, Manoj Tejas
Information Science & Engineering Department: Amritha, Ayman, Manjunath, Saahil, Smitha Sudheesh

A total of 30, Recruited by Rinex

Rinex has recruited 30 talented students from the 2025 outgoing batch for the position of Inside Sales Strategist, offering a competitive package of 10 LPA. The selected students are:
CS department: Aditya Surendra Raikar, Ananya M Banger, Deeya Das, Dhananjay V Patil, Gagan V, Gayathri S Naik, J S Ninad, Shalini L, Soujanya P Sharma, Suraksha S Salian, Tejashree Nagappa Patgar, Vaibhav M V, Yamini R, and Sushma Y.
AIML department: Amruta Dinesh Shingankuli, Srujan Patil, and Vasudha.
ECE department: Harshitha G, Joel Rixon Dsouza, Samarth S Kumar, Sathwik M S, Shreejal, and Srujal Biradar.
Cyber Security department: Aarya Ashok Shetty.
AI & DS department: Sri Sathya Shravan and Madhumitha.
Robotics and Automation: Sagar VK.
IS department: Mohamed Adeeb Farzan, N P Aishwarya, and Sparsha V.

Sahyadrians Recruited by SafeSend

A total of three students from the 2025 outgoing batch have been recruited by SafeSend for the position of Graduate Engineer Trainee, with a salary package of INR 6 LPA. The selected students are M.M. Nandesh and Vinola Quadras from the Computer Science Department, and Raksha from the Information Science Department.

ECE students Excel at State-Level Ideathon organized by CIT, Gubbi

Students from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) have achieved a remarkable feat. The fifth semester ECE students - Aditi Kamat and Bhumika Narayan reached the final stage of the prestigious State-Level Ideathon organized by Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi, Tumkur, in collaboration with the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Karnataka Section.
Their innovative project, “Smart Contact Lens for Glucose Detection”, was recognized for its originality and potential to revolutionize non-invasive healthcare monitoring. The final round of the competition, held on 21st November, 2024, at the CIT campus, provided a platform for participants to present ideas addressing real-world challenges.
The project by Aditi and Bhumika, guided by their mentor Prof. Abhishek A B Nayak highlighted the technical expertise and problem-solving approach bringing recognition to the department and the institution.
The competition not only allowed the students to showcase their skills but also offered an opportunity to interact with innovators from across the state, gaining insights and exposure to emerging trends in technology.

Sahyadri Boys Kabaddi team won the 1st Runner-up Trophy in Kishan Shetty Memorial Tournament

Sahyadri Boys Kabaddi team won the 1st Runner-up Trophy in Kishan Shetty Memorial Tournament held at Shree Devi IT, Mangaluru on 22nd November, 2024. Mr. Kaushal N D, was awarded the Best Defender of the Tournament.

Sahyadri Boys Cricket Team secured Runners-Up in VTU Mangaluru Division Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament

Sahyadri Boys Cricket Team secured Runners-Up in VTU Mangaluru Division Inter-Collegiate Cricket Tournament-2024 organized by NMAMIT, Nitte on 22nd to 28th November 2024. A total of 18 teams participated in this tournament.
Team Players
• Chiranthan Brahma A - VII Semester ECE (Captain)
• Yashwanth R - I Semester AIML
• Vaishak C Shetty -VII Semester ISE
• Manvith Devadiga -VII Semester RA
• Vaibhav N Bhandary- VII Semester RA
• Nithish Y Shetty- VII Semester ME
• Jagan Mohan Prakash-VII Semester AIDS
• Suhan M S-V Semester AIML
• Rithesh R Suvarna -V Semester AIML
• Mohammd Thwaif -VII Semester CSE
• Aaron Shane Lobo-III Semester MBA
• Alan Shoun Lobo-III Semester MBA
• Sanjay Gowda -VII Semester CSE
• Sujan P-III Semester ISE
• N Achithya Karanth -V Semester ME
• Prasanna V Y -III Semester AIML
• Anup N Raikar- VII Semester AIML
• M M Nandesh -VII Semester CSE

Constitution Day Celebrated in Sahyadri

The Constitution Day was celebrated by taking oath to follow the Preamble of Indian Constitution by students of Sahyadri. The students of First year and Second year MBA took oath, which was the Preamble of Indian Constitution today (26th November 2024). Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal spoke after the oath taking. He said – “The values of equality and fraternity are the essence of Indian constitution. Knowing that the Constitution upholds such values, knowing that Constitution has the guidelines for Citizens, the youth can feel empowered. When the citizens know the aspirations of the Constitution, they make a life of peace and harmony in the Country”.
The NSS unit of the college along with the MBA Department had organized the event. Ms. Smitha Shenoy, NSS Programme Officer administered the oath. Prof. Akashatha P and Prof. Anirudh Bhat, Dept, of Business Administration; Ms. Rashmitha Nishal, SWO and Mr. Nikhil Y S, Assistant SWO and Mr. Karthik Alva, Founder of Thrust Academy were present.

MBA Students Present Paper at an International Conference organized by SDMIMD Mysore

Mr. Gururaj H and Mr. Kowshik K D, III Semester MBA students, presented a paper at the 9th International Conference on Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Emerging Trends, organized by SDMIMD, Mysore. Their paper, titled ‘A Study on Fluctuations in Food Grain Production Caused by Commercial Crop Cultivation: A Case Study of South Canara District’, was guided by Prof. Padmanabha B., Department of Business Administration. The study highlighted the decline in food grain cultivation due to the rise in commercial crop cultivation. The presentation panel appreciated the students' work and provided suggestions to refine the paper for publication in Scopus-indexed journals.

ECE Students Research Paper Accepted for IEEE ICICNIS-2024

"Advanced sensor-driven Drowning Prevention and Rescue System", a research paper has been accepted for presentation at the IEEE International Conference on IoT-based Control Networks and Intelligent Systems (ICICNIS-2024). Eighth-semester students - P Vishwanath Shenoy, Chiranthana Brahma, Shreevathsa M, and Sawan Keshav Palekar, under the guidance of Prof. Sumiksha Shetty from Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering authored the work.
The paper presents the Advanced Sensor-Driven Drowning Prevention and Rescue System, which uses wearable devices and environmental sensors to monitor individuals in water. It detects distress signals and alerts lifeguards and emergency services with exact location data. Machine learning improves the system’s accuracy over time. This technology aims to prevent drowning and speed up rescues. The system reduces response times and helps save lives. The conference is set to take place at T John Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, on 17th & 18th Dec 2024.

Research paper of ECE students accepted for ICEI 2024

The research paper titled "A High Gain Two-Stage Telescopic OTA Operating at 1.5V Power Supply in 180nm CMOS Technology" has been accepted for presentation and publication at the IEEE Conference on Engineering Informatics (ICEI 2024), hosted by Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad, India (IIT Dharwad) and scheduled to be held at Karnataka Lingayat Education Technological University (KLETU), Hubli, on November 27, 2024. This prestigious conference follows its international edition at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, which will showcase cutting-edge research on November 20-21, 2024.
The paper was authored by seventh-semester students Sayyad Arif, Pranam Shetty, Ankitha and Divyanidhi Rai under the guidance of Prof. Kripa from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE).
The paper focuses on advancements in analog and mixed-signal circuits, specifically operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs), which play a crucial role in such systems. The telescopic OTA is preferred for its high gain and speed. This study uses the Cadence Virtuoso EDA tool to explore design techniques to improve OTA gain and stability while maintaining power efficiency. This work will be published in IEEE Xplore and indexed in Scopus, ensuring global visibility.

MBA students gain insights through Industry Visit to Mahabaleshwar

Dept. of Business Administration organized an enriching industry visit to Mahabaleshwar, with 13 students accompanied by faculty member Prof. Padmanabha B, offering an excellent opportunity to integrate theoretical concepts with practical industrial exposure. The visit aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the operational frameworks and strategies employed in the food processing industry.
At Mapro, students explored the fascinating world of food and beverage production, gaining insights into the company’s manufacturing processes, product innovation, and quality control measures. The visit highlighted Mapro’s commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, emphasizing their unique production techniques, supply chain dynamics, and marketing strategies. This hands-on experience provided students with a valuable perspective on the functioning of a leading player in the food processing industry, inspiring them to apply these learnings to their future endeavours.

First-Year students on Exposure and Field visit for Problem Identification at Lands Flavour Factory, Adyar, Mangalore

First-Year students had been to Lands Flavour Factory, Adyar, Mangalore on an exposure and field visit for problem identification at Lands Flavour Factory, Adyar, Mangalore on 25th Nov, 2024. The primary objective of the visit was to identify operational, infrastructural, and procedural challenges impacting the factory's performance and propose actionable solutions to optimize productivity and efficiency. Ms. Deshitha, M.Tech in Food and Processing from the quality control section explained the entire manufacturing process and upcoming projects of Lands Flavour factory. The field visit to Lands Flavour Factory allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the factory's operational framework, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Class coordinator's and IIC class coordinators of first year participated in the visit. This event was organized by Prof. Suchetha Sheka, Dept. of Basic Science and Mr. Jagadish Poojary.

Dept. of ISE & CSE (Data Science) organized Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Career Opportunity”

Dept. of Information Science & Engineering and CSE (Data Science) organized a Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Career Opportunity” on 23rd November 2024 in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), mInDS – Dept. Students Association, IEEE-SCEM Student Branch, ISTE, and IEI. Mr. Lenson Roy Saldanha, Engineering Team Lead at Glowtouch Technologies was the resource person for the session. Mr. Lenson emphasized Entrepreneurship and Innovation which are powerful forces in shaping our world, driving progress, and creating opportunities for millions of people. He spoke about his first venture into entrepreneurship with the difficulties he faced to reach success. Mr. Lenson pointed out that entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business it’s about solving problems, creating value, and having the courage to chase a vision despite uncertainty. He stressed how innovation plays a role as a backbone of entrepreneurship which in turn provides incredible career opportunities. He encourages all students to think of entrepreneurship and innovation not just as career options, but as ways to contribute to society, drive change, and find fulfillment.
Prof. Akhila Thejaswi R. and Prof. Vasudeva Rao P. V. coordinated the session for the Students of ISE and CSE (Data Science), CSE (AI/ML) and CSE. Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice Principal & Professor – ISE, Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P., HOD – ISE & CSE (Data Science), and Prof. Pratheek H, Dept. IIC Coordinator witnessed the program.

ECE Dept. hosts an inspiring session with Academic Experts

On 23rd November, 2024 the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) organized a thought-provoking session for its 3rd and 5th-semester students, featuring two distinguished speakers: Professor, Dr. Udipi Cholayya Niranjan, Former Director of Research and Training at Manipal Dot Net Pvt Ltd, and Dr. Sunil Somani, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE at MIT World Peace University, Pune. Dr. Anush Bekal, HoD-ECE Dept., set the tone for an engaging event. He interacted with the speakers beforehand, welcoming them warmly and introducing them to the department.
Insights from Prof. Dr. U. C. Niranjan:
Taking the stage first, Dr. Niranjan emphasized the importance of technical skills in shaping a successful career. Drawing on his extensive experience, he inspired students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and cited examples of his former students Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft and Rajeev Suri, Former CEO of Nokia and the current Chairman of Digicel Group who have reached remarkable heights, including top leadership roles. He also emphasized about Dr. Anush Bekal being his student and had carried out his internship at Manipal Dot Net Pvt Ltd during his masters at Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2010 which had fetched recognition to showcase the project on Microchip controller board for wireless PTZ operations to Steve Sanghi, CEO, Microchip Technology Inc. at Bengaluru

Dr. Sunil Somani on Lifelong Learning and Entrepreneurship:
Continuing the session, Dr. Sunil Somani delivered an insightful talk on the significance of self-learning, lifelong learning, and the evolving role of skills in the job market. Dr. Somani strongly advocated for entrepreneurship, explaining how the experience of starting a business equips individuals with unique skills that are highly valued in professional settings. He also shared his thoughts on the new education system, which incorporates yoga, meditation, and other physical activities to improve focus and overall learning capabilities.
The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Mehnaz Fathima C. The students left the session feeling inspired and motivated, enriched by the knowledge and experiences shared by two stalwarts in academia.

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