Bengaluru: The Department of Civil Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised a specialised Guest Lecture on “Geopolymer Concrete” on 12 November 2025 at the School of Engineering and Technology campus, Bengaluru. The session was delivered by Mr Akash Babu L., a Research Scholar at the University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), and was attended by students and faculty members, who actively participated.

The lecture formed part of the department’s ongoing efforts to introduce learners to emerging sustainable technologies in civil engineering. Organised by Prof Pavan P. S. and coordinated by Dr Raghavendra Prasad H. D., the event explored the scientific, environmental, and industrial significance of geopolymer concrete as a low-carbon alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). A total of 51 participants attended the event, reflecting strong academic interest in the domain of sustainable construction.

During the session, Mr Akash offered an in-depth overview of geopolymer technology, explaining the role of industrial by-products such as fly ash, GGBS, and metakaolin in forming geopolymer binders. He discussed the chemistry of alkaline activation using sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate and elaborated on key performance parameters such as molarity, Si/Al ratio, curing conditions, and mix optimisation.

The lecture captured current research advancements, including one-part geopolymer systems and ambient-cured mixes suitable for practical applications. Emphasising sustainability, the speaker highlighted that geopolymer concrete can reduce CO? emissions by up to 70 per cent when compared with conventional OPC-based systems. Experimental results demonstrating high compressive strength, durability in aggressive environments, and improved microstructural properties (as supported by SEM analyses) were presented to the audience.

The session concluded with an interactive discussion, where students and faculty explored potential areas for future research, mini-projects, and industry-aligned experimentation. Dr Dasarathy A. K., Head of the Department, delivered the vote of thanks and presented a token of appreciation to the speaker.

Reflecting on the importance of the session, Dr Dasarathy remarked: “Introducing students to sustainable construction technologies is essential for shaping the future of civil engineering. This lecture not only deepened their technical understanding but also encouraged them to participate in research that directly contributes to environmental responsibility.”

The event reinforced the university’s commitment to promoting sustainable engineering innovations and fostering research-oriented learning. Future sessions and workshops in advanced materials and green construction technologies are planned as part of the department’s academic initiatives.

Bengaluru: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering – Artificial Intelligence (CSE–AI) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised TechXplore on 4 November 2025. The event, coordinated by the department’s technical club Neuron, aimed to introduce first-year students to the evolving landscape of technology through interactive sessions, engaging talks, and fun activities.

The event commenced with an inspiring address by Mr Namit Rana, a fifth-semester student of CSE–AI, who motivated participants to explore the vast opportunities the technology domain offers. This was followed by a compelling session on Agentic AI by Mr Affaf Ahmed, a seventh-semester student of CSE–AI, highlighting how autonomous agents are reshaping industries worldwide. To further engage participants, an online quiz on trending technologies tested their technical awareness and quick thinking.

Hands-on learning took centre stage as Mr Akash Subedi, a seventh-semester student of CSE–AI, led a workshop on Web Development, introducing students to modern frameworks and real-world implementation techniques. The atmosphere remained lively with a series of interactive games, encouraging teamwork and enthusiasm, followed by an insightful session on Machine Learning by Ms Noor Nabeela, a seventh-semester student of CSE–AI & ML, who explained its practical relevance in everyday life.

Further deepening the learning experience, Mr Sunil, a fifth-semester student of CTIS, conducted an engaging session on Cybersecurity, emphasising digital ethics and safe online practices. Mr Raaziq Rahman, a fifth-semester student of ECE, then introduced participants to the Internet of Things (IoT), demonstrating how connected technologies are transforming industries. The event concluded with a spirited debate competition, which encouraged analytical thinking, effective communication, and creativity among participants.

In total, around 180 students from various computer science programs took part in TechXplore 2025, making it a dynamic and memorable experience.

TechXplore 2025 successfully served as a launchpad for first-year students to engage with multiple domains of technology, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and creative exploration. The Department of CSE–AI and the Neuron club plan to continue such initiatives to nurture technical curiosity and empower students to become future-ready innovators.

Bengaluru: Students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, have achieved national recognition by securing funding of Rs.15 lakhs under the ‘MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0’ scheme, organised by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.

The team’s project, titled “Sensor and Computer Vision Integrated Platform,” was selected as one of the best-performing innovations among 468 funded teams across the country. The proposal stood out for its originality, technological merit, and strong potential for societal benefit.

Serving as the incubation and support centre for this initiative, Jain Institute of Technology, Davangere, is providing the necessary technical and infrastructural resources to aid in the project’s successful implementation.

The project is led by Mr. Shanker Reddy as the Principal Investigator (PI), with Ms. Harshitha V and Mr. Pavan Kansagra as Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs), under the mentorship of Dr. Gautham Krishna, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering.

The innovative solution seeks to enhance accessibility and safety in railway stations by designing a sensor-integrated automated platform system that bridges the gap between rail tracks. This system will enable passengers to cross platforms safely without using overbridges, offering particular benefits to individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, children, and passengers carrying heavy luggage.

Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Gautham Krishna stated, “The project represents how engineering innovation can be directed towards real-world accessibility challenges. Our students’ dedication and creativity have demonstrated that technology, when thoughtfully applied, can make public spaces more inclusive and efficient.”

This accomplishment highlights the university’s commitment to fostering innovation, research, and social responsibility among its students. The recognition under the MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0 reinforces JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s standing as an institution that nurtures forward-thinking engineers capable of addressing contemporary challenges with practical, impactful solutions.

Bengaluru: The Department of Information Science and Engineering (ISE), in association with the Infosphere Club, organised a One-Day Workshop on “Building Large Language Models from Scratch” on 27 October 2025 at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The workshop brought together over 250 students from various disciplines to explore the foundations and implementation of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems.

The workshop commenced at 9:30 a.m. with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, signifying the beginning of the session with wisdom and knowledge. The inaugural event was graced by Dr. Venkadeswaran, Deputy Dean (Academics); Dr. Beem Kumar, Deputy Dean (Research); and Dr. Benaka Prasad, Deputy Dean (Admissions).

In his welcome address, Dr. K. Manivannan, Head of the Department (ISE), emphasised the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in both academic and industrial contexts. He highlighted the department’s continued commitment to equipping students with practical, industry-relevant skills.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Venkadeswaran underscored the transformative role of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT and BERT in revolutionising intelligent systems. He encouraged students to engage actively in experiential learning opportunities that strengthen their understanding of cutting-edge AI advancements.

The technical session was conducted by Mr. Netan Mangal, AI Engineer at Secure Agentics, UK, who provided participants with an in-depth overview of the architecture, principles, and implementation of LLMs. The hands-on session covered essential aspects including transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, model configuration, data preparation, and performance evaluation metrics.

Participants also gained exposure to practical tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow and Hugging Face Transformers, enabling them to design, train, and deploy scalable AI models. Throughout the day, students enthusiastically participated in discussions, problem-solving exercises, and demonstrations, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Speaking about the workshop, Dr. Lokaiah P, Infosphere Club Coordinator, remarked, “This workshop was a remarkable opportunity for our students to bridge the gap between theory and practice. By engaging directly with the principles of Large Language Models, participants gained the confidence to innovate and contribute meaningfully to the evolving field of Artificial Intelligence.”

The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Lokaiah P, expressing gratitude to the university management, dignitaries, resource person, faculty members, and student coordinators for their collective efforts in making the event a success. The session provided participants with a deep understanding of AI model development and inspired them to pursue advanced research and projects in the domain of Artificial Intelligence.

Bengaluru: The Department of Civil Engineering, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), through its Atharva Club, hosted an International Alumni Webinar titled “From Classroom to Career Abroad: A Civil Engineer’s Transformation into a Product Engineer in Japan” on 12 October 2025. Conducted online, the session attracted 65 registrations with 54 active participants, offering students a unique opportunity to interact with an accomplished alumna now thriving in an international professional environment.

The distinguished resource person, Ms. Neha Chaudhary, Product Design Engineer at Pica Corporation, Osaka, Japan, and an alumna of the 2021–2025 batch, shared her inspiring professional journey from studying Civil Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) to establishing a successful career in Japan’s design industry.

During the session, Ms. Chaudhary highlighted her academic preparation, placement experiences, and strategies that facilitated her transition into a global work setting. She elaborated on the professional ethics, discipline, and work culture prevalent in Japanese organisations, emphasising adaptability, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy as key to professional success abroad.

The session also covered crucial aspects such as recruitment procedures in Japan, the importance of learning the Japanese language, and practical guidance on cost of living, salary expectations, and work-life balance. Furthermore, Ms. Chaudhary advised students on portfolio development, interview readiness, and the significance of cultivating cross-cultural communication and confidence.

Reflecting on her journey, Ms. Neha Chaudhary remarked, “Studying at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) built a strong foundation that helped me navigate global challenges with confidence. The willingness to learn, adapt, and communicate across cultures is what truly defines success in today’s interconnected world.”

The webinar proved to be a valuable learning experience, broadening students’ understanding of international career pathways and inspiring them to pursue opportunities beyond geographical boundaries. Participants appreciated the speaker’s practical insights and engaging narrative, which provided clarity and motivation to shape their future aspirations. The Department of Civil Engineering reaffirmed its commitment to hosting such global engagement initiatives to enhance students’ professional readiness and global outlook.

Bengaluru: Lumina 2025, organised by the Cultural Club of Student Affairs, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), was held on 7 November 2025 at the Colosseum. The event served as a grand cultural welcome for the new batch of students, bringing together the vibrancy of tradition and the dynamism of youth through music, dance, and thematic performances.

The celebration unfolded as a lively mosaic of art and spirit, uniting students from diverse backgrounds in a shared expression of creativity and belonging. The ethnic dress code lent an air of elegance to the morning, as students and faculty arrived in traditional attire, adding warmth and visual splendour to the gathering.

The programme featured eight spirited teams — Grow Cindiket, Bravo Brigade, Spice Squad, Rhythm & Fusion, Namma Karnataka, RetroZ, and Indian Cinema — each presenting their own cultural interpretation through music, dance, and thematic showcases. Their performances highlighted the rich diversity and talent within the FET community, transforming the Colosseum into a stage alive with rhythm, energy, and imagination.

The Cultural Team concluded the event with a powerful finale performance that encapsulated the essence of Lumina — a space where heritage meets modern expression. The morning’s celebration was not only a showcase of artistic excellence but also a gesture of unity, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for the freshers.

Lumina 2025 achieved its purpose of welcoming and inspiring new students, fostering a deep sense of belonging and pride within the FET family. With its vibrant performances and shared enthusiasm, the event once again reaffirmed JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s commitment to nurturing talent, celebrating diversity, and building a cohesive student community that shines together.

Bengaluru: The Department of Civil Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised an industrial visit to the TK Halli Water Treatment Plant, Karnataka, on 19 September 2025. The visit included undergraduate and postgraduate students from the B.Tech and M.Tech Civil Engineering programmes, accompanied by four faculty members.

The visit was designed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world applications by providing students with first-hand exposure to large-scale water purification systems. During the tour, participants explored the plant’s advanced treatment processes, including sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, which ensure the continuous supply of potable water to Bengaluru and surrounding regions.

Students were introduced to the facility’s state-of-the-art automation and energy-efficient systems, which enable continuous monitoring of water quality and operational performance. The visit also provided valuable insights into the engineering and environmental challenges associated with maintaining water quality, managing fluctuating demand, and implementing sustainable water management practices. Through discussions with plant engineers and technical experts, students deepened their understanding of collaborative approaches to addressing critical water resource issues.

The visit to TK Halli Water Treatment Plant enhanced students’ appreciation of the technical, operational, and environmental aspects of civil engineering. It reaffirmed the university’s commitment to fostering experiential learning that connects classroom knowledge with industry practice. The department aims to organise similar industry collaborations to continue enriching the academic and professional growth of its students.

Bengaluru, 31 October 2025:  Faculty members and students from the Department of Food Technology, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), actively participated in MANAK MANTHAN - a technical discussion on Milk and Milk Product Standards organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch.

The exclusive session brought together eminent stakeholders from the dairy sector, including Mother Dairy (a unit of Karnataka Milk Federation – KMF), BAMUL Nandini (Bangalore Cooperative Milk Union Ltd.), and Tetra Pak India Pvt. Ltd., alongside academicians and researchers. The deliberations centred on revising BIS standards for whole milk, milk and milk products, and flavoured milk with the aim of enhancing safety, quality, and consumer trust.

Representing JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Dr. Rituja Upadhyay, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Food Technology, and Dr. Pooja Jha, Assistant Professor, joined the forum with student members of the Essenze club. The session provided a unique experiential learning platform, enabling participants to observe the national standard formulation process and understand its impact on India’s food sector.

Reflecting on the session, Dr. Upadhyay stated, “Collaborations between academia and regulatory bodies are essential in bridging scientific knowledge with practical industry applications. Such engagements equip our students with the skills and awareness necessary to address real-world challenges in food safety and quality.”

The Department of Food Technology extended its appreciation to Mr. Satheesh Kanth and the BIS Bengaluru team for their invitation and hospitality.

Bengaluru, 29 October 2025: The Anova Club of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised a 1-Day Alumni Connect Programme titled “AI in Action: Create, Code & Launch with Generative AI” at Lecture Hall 327A, Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura Road. The event witnessed the participation of 63 students, fostering an engaging exchange of knowledge between alumni and current learners.

The session aimed to equip students with practical exposure to Generative AI tools and technologies, including ElevenLabs and Boult, while deepening their understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Prompt Engineering. Participants were guided to create personalised digital portfolios and interactive resumes, integrating design and innovation using HTML, CSS, and animation-based transitions.

The workshop provided a comprehensive insight into the role of AI in content creation, personal branding, and professional development, aligning with the university’s vision of preparing students for Industry 4.0 through experiential learning.

Participants gained hands-on experience with real-world AI tools, successfully developed personal portfolio websites, and enhanced their creative resume-building skills. The session also emphasised crafting effective prompts for AI systems, enabling learners to integrate artificial intelligence into their professional workflows and daily productivity tasks.

The programme reinforced JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s commitment to promoting skill-based learning and alumni engagement. It served as a platform for students to apply theoretical concepts to practical creation, positioning them to excel in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital innovation.

Kanakapura, November 5, 2025: The NSS Wing of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), successfully organised a National-Level Online Quiz from October 28 to November 2, 2025, as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. The event was conducted under the national theme “Vigilance – A Shared Responsibility”, aligning with the vision of promoting transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct among the youth.

The week-long online initiative brought together over 450 students from various disciplines across India, creating an engaging platform to foster awareness of vigilance, accountability, and anti-corruption values. The interactive quiz featured thought-provoking questions on ethical governance, digital integrity, and responsible citizenship, encouraging participants to reflect critically on the role of vigilance in nation-building.

The event aimed to empower students to connect theoretical understanding of ethics and governance with real-world applications, thereby strengthening their moral reasoning and civic awareness. Through this experiential learning exercise, participants enhanced their understanding of good governance, data privacy, and responsible digital behaviour.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr Raghu N, NSS Programme Officer, remarked, “Vigilance Awareness Week is a reminder that integrity and ethical behaviour begin with individual accountability. This online quiz not only educated students on vigilance and governance but also inspired them to practise ethical conduct in digital and professional spaces. Our aim was to cultivate a generation that values transparency and contributes actively to a corruption-free society.”

Faculty members Dr Shivukumar C, Dr Naveen Kumar, and Dr Benaka Prasad S B guided the event as part of the organising committee, ensuring academic rigour and meaningful engagement throughout the programme.

Under the theme “Promoting Integrity and Ethics in Digital Practices”, the quiz highlighted the importance of vigilance in cyberspace—emphasising responsible online behaviour, data security, and ethical digital engagement. Participants were encouraged to think critically about how moral responsibility extends beyond physical actions to digital interactions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of vigilance in today’s interconnected world.

The National-Level Online Quiz on Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 successfully blended education, engagement, and ethical reflection. It reinforced JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s commitment to nurturing socially responsible and ethically conscious individuals who uphold the values of honesty, fairness, and accountability.

Bengaluru: The Department of Computer Science and Business Systems, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, organised a one-day Workshop on Generative AI (GenAI) on 27 October 2025. The workshop, conducted under the technical club $Echo, aimed to equip students with practical insights into emerging artificial intelligence technologies and their real-world applications.

Held in two sessions at the FET Seminar Hall, the workshop was inaugurated under the guidance of Dr. P. T. Sivasankar, Professor and Programme Head, and was graced by the presence of Dr. Kamalesh Tiwari, Professor and Head, and Dr. Deepak Sinha, Deputy Director, who delivered the Presidential and Felicitation Addresses respectively. The event was coordinated by Dr. Mahiba, Faculty Coordinator, alongside Yeswant, Student Coordinator, supported by the faculty members and volunteers of the CSBS Department.

The sessions were led by Mr. Joshua Daniel, Founder and Director of Cabonomics IT Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, who brought over 18 years of experience in IT infrastructure, digital transformation, and automation, having previously worked with global enterprises such as HCL Technologies, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbvie.

The morning session introduced participants to the fundamentals of Generative AI, including applications such as ChatGPT, image generation, and content automation. The afternoon session provided hands-on exposure to building AI models using platforms like Hugging Face and Google Colab. Over 180 students from the 1st to 4th year of the CSBS programme actively participated in the sessions, gaining valuable practical experience.

The workshop explored key technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), LangChain, and AI-driven tools, while emphasising the importance of ethical AI development. The event successfully bridged the gap between theoretical learning and practical implementation, fostering a spirit of innovation and critical thinking among students.

Speaking about the workshop, Dr. P. T. Sivasankar, Professor and Programme Head, remarked, “The GenAI Workshop was designed to give our students an early and practical understanding of transformative AI technologies. It is encouraging to see their enthusiasm in applying these concepts to real-world challenges.”

The Workshop on Generative AI proved to be an enlightening and impactful experience, empowering participants to explore creativity through technology. The Department of Computer Science and Business Systems plans to organise a series of advanced sessions in the future to further enhance student competencies in AI and emerging digital technologies.

Kanakapura, October 23, 2025: The NSS Wing of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University), successfully organised a National Level Online Cyber Security Quiz—2025 from 19th to 23rd October 2025 under the Cyber Jagrit Bharat initiative. The event formed part of Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). It aimed to foster awareness of safe online practices, strengthen cyber hygiene, and promote responsible digital citizenship among students nationwide.

The week-long online quiz was a dynamic educational platform, engaging over 635 students from multiple disciplines. Participants were tested on cybersecurity topics, including data protection, phishing awareness, ethical online conduct, and best practices for safeguarding digital assets.

Through this initiative, the NSS Wing sought to bridge theoretical understanding and practical application by encouraging students to analyse real-world cyber scenarios and reflect on the importance of vigilance in the digital landscape. The quiz reinforced students’ commitment to safe digital behaviour and equipped them with essential knowledge to mitigate emerging online threats.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Raghu N, NSS Programme Officer, remarked, “Cybersecurity is no longer a specialised concern, it’s a daily responsibility. This initiative aimed to empower our students to think critically about their digital habits, stay informed about threats, and act as responsible digital citizens. Their enthusiastic participation reflects their growing awareness and readiness to contribute to a secure digital future.”

The organising committee, led by Dr Benaka Prasad S. B., Dr Shivukumar C, and Dr Naveen Kumar, guided the event’s successful execution. The quiz’s interactive format encouraged engagement and fostered analytical thinking, teamwork, and self-assessment among participants.

The event yielded significant educational outcomes, strengthening participants’ understanding of cyber threats and digital safety. It inspired students to adopt proactive measures to safeguard personal and institutional data and cultivate habits aligned with ethical online behaviour. The initiative also promoted curiosity towards cybersecurity careers and innovation within the digital safety domain.

Through the Online Cyber Security Quiz 2025, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University) reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing an informed, cyber-conscious academic community. The event's success underscores the university’s broader vision of fostering a secure and digitally empowered India in alignment with national cyber safety initiatives.

Kanakapura, 17 October 2025: The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised an industrial visit to the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), Kanakapura, under the Spark Club initiative of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The visit provided students with hands-on exposure to modern dairy processing operations, quality control mechanisms, and cooperative management practices, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable industrial development.

The visit was organised as part of the Student Orientation Programme – 2025, aligning with the University’s commitment to experiential and applied learning. Thirty-one students, accompanied by faculty coordinator Dr Raghu N and Dr Hannah Jesi Rani, participated in the visit. The program aimed to bridge theoretical knowledge with industrial applications while promoting awareness of sustainability, hygiene, and process efficiency within the dairy sector.

Students were given a guided tour of the KMF facility, where they observed various stages of milk processing – including collection, pasteurisation, packaging, and distribution. They gained valuable insights into automation, quality assurance techniques, and cooperative management systems that underpin KMF’s contribution to rural development and food security.

Through active interaction with KMF officials and technical experts, students learned about the integration of technology in dairy operations and the socio-economic significance of cooperative models in empowering rural farmers. The initiative also contributed to advancing awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Reflecting on the experience, Dr Raghu N, Coordinator of the Spark Club, remarked: “The KMF industrial visit exemplified how experiential learning can shape students’ understanding of technology, sustainability, and social impact. Observing the cooperative model in action helped students appreciate the balance between industrial innovation and community empowerment.”

Students expressed that the visit enhanced their comprehension of practical processes in dairy technology and strengthened their curiosity towards food technology, automation, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Faculty members noted the visit’s success in encouraging teamwork, inquiry, and critical reflection.

The initiative reaffirmed the Faculty’s emphasis on industry-academia collaboration, nurturing employable skills, and preparing students for future challenges in engineering and technology-driven industries.

The KMF Industrial Visit – 2025 marked a significant step in advancing the University’s mission to integrate academic learning with real-world experience. By promoting sustainable industrial awareness, the visit fostered technical competency, professional growth, and social responsibility among participating students.

Bengaluru, 17 October 2025:  The FOSS Club, Department of Computer Science and Engineering – Software Engineering, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), hosted the Ice Breaker Challenge 2025 on 17 October 2025 at Seminar Halls 002 and 121, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Taluk. The vibrant one-day event brought together 75 first-year engineering students for an afternoon of engaging activities, teamwork, and community building.

The primary objective of the Ice Breaker Challenge was to ease the transition of first-year students into the university environment by fostering open interaction, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. Centred around a creative Retro Theme Dress Code, the event seamlessly blended enjoyment with experiential learning, encouraging participants to communicate, collaborate, and build meaningful peer connections.

The event commenced with a warm welcome address by the faculty coordinators, followed by an introduction to the FOSS Club and its role in promoting technical engagement and student collaboration. Dr Santhosh S, Programme Coordinator, inspired students with his address on the value of communication and teamwork in shaping a successful academic journey. Faculty members Dr Ramesh Babu, Associate Professor; Dr Janarthanan Sekar, Assistant Professor; and Mr Karthikeyan, Assistant Professor, also addressed the gathering, motivating students to make the most of their university experience.

The event featured six dynamic games designed to promote leadership, coordination, and creativity: Quiz, Pass the Buck, Balloon & Cup, Cat Walk, Balloon Stomp Battle, and Bumblast. Students participated enthusiastically in teams of seven, earning points through successful completion of each activity. The closing ceremony included a recap of highlights, declaration of winners, and presentation of prizes, including the Best Costume Award for the most creative retro outfit.

Reflecting on the event, Dr Santhosh S, Programme Coordinator, remarked: “The Ice Breaker Challenge was not just a fun event, but a learning experience that helped our first-year students understand the power of communication and collaboration. Such initiatives cultivate confidence, inclusivity, and a spirit of togetherness within our campus community.”

The session achieved its core objective of creating a welcoming environment for new students. Participants reported feeling more confident, connected, and motivated to engage in future university activities. The thoughtful blend of team-based challenges and a nostalgic theme helped transform hesitation into enthusiasm, while also promoting essential interpersonal and leadership skills.

Concluding with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Mr N. Shanthakumar, Faculty Club Coordinator, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, the Ice Breaker Challenge 2025 was a resounding success. It exemplified how interactive learning and creativity can enhance student engagement, transforming the start of an academic journey into a memorable and collaborative experience.

Bengaluru, October 17, 2025: The Department of Aerospace Engineering organised an educational industrial visit to the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, for 36 students of the 5th Semester B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, accompanied by two faculty members and one lab instructor. The visit aimed to provide students first-hand exposure to satellite telemetry, tracking, and command systems, bridging theoretical learning with practical applications in space mission operations.

The session commenced with a technical briefing by Mr B. Sankar Madaswamy, Scientist/Engineer-SG and Division Head, HRLD, ISTRAC. He elaborated on the organisation’s mission, facilities, and key operational domains, emphasising the importance of telemetry and real-time mission control in India’s space programmes.

Students engaged in in-depth discussions on orbital mechanics, satellite tracking, and trajectory design, particularly focusing on interplanetary missions such as the Mars Orbiter Mission.

A key highlight of the visit was an interaction with Dr Anil Kumar A K, Director, ISTRAC, who shared the organisation’s 50-year journey from Aryabhata to Gaganyaan. His address inspired students to pursue research and innovation in space technology and actively contribute to India’s growing space sector.

Guided tours of the Mission Control Room allowed students to observe live monitoring systems, data handling mechanisms, and stages of satellite operations. These experiences deepened their understanding of integrating engineering principles and real-world space mission management.

Reflecting on the visit, Mr Shashikumar S, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering and organiser, said: “Exposure to ISTRAC’s operations has immensely benefited our students, offering them a glimpse into India’s technological excellence in space research. The interaction with ISRO scientists has motivated students to explore career and research avenues in aerospace engineering.”

The visit concluded with Dr Kiran K S and Mr Shashikumar S presenting mementoes to ISTRAC officials, who expressed gratitude for their valuable time and insights.

Bengaluru, 18 October 2025: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised a high-level industrial visit to the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) – ISRO on Saturday, 4th October 2025. The visit was held in conjunction with the global World Space Week 2025 celebrations, offering students a critical exposure to India's leading space research facility.

The educational visit involved 55 students from the III Year (5th Semester) ECE programme, accompanied by faculty coordinators Prof. Chaluvaraju P. P. and Prof. Pramod R. The initiative was specifically designed to complement the students' ongoing 'Satellite Communication' course, bridging core theoretical knowledge with tangible, practical applications in space research and development.

The primary purpose of the visit was to provide students with an immersive understanding of contemporary satellite technology, mission systems, and future human space exploration concepts. Key highlights of the day included:

• Expert Session on Space Habitats: Shri M. Sankaran, Director of URSC, delivered a profoundly insightful session titled “Building Habitats in Space and Sustaining Human Life.” He covered crucial topics such as radiation protection, site selection methodologies, in-situ resource utilisation, and the engineering of closed-loop life support systems essential for long-duration human missions.
• The Role of Astronomy in Space Exploration: Dr. G. C. Anupama, Senior Scientist at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), highlighted the fundamental and vital role of astronomy. Her session focused on how astronomical research informs the understanding of cosmic environments, aids in deep-space navigation, guides resource identification, and influences the design of sustainable extraterrestrial habitats.
• HAM Radio Workshop: Students engaged in a practical HAM Radio session, exploring the fundamentals of amateur radio communication, frequency management, and antenna operations—principles integral to wireless and satellite communication systems.
• World Space Week Exhibition: Participants toured a comprehensive space exhibition showcasing the evolution of India’s satellite missions, launch vehicles, payload systems, and remote sensing technologies, offering an interactive learning experience on the nation's past, present, and future contributions to space.

Commenting on the success of the visit, Prof. Chaluvaraju P. P., Faculty Coordinator, Department of ECE, stated: "This industrial visit transcends the typical classroom experience. Providing our students with direct access to URSC not only consolidates their understanding of Satellite Communication principles but, more significantly, ignites their passion. Witnessing the scale of ISRO's ambitions, especially during World Space Week, truly inspires the next generation of engineers to become active contributors to India's space exploration future."

The industrial visit proved to be a significant academic milestone, enriching the educational trajectory of the participating students and aligning the university’s curriculum with current industry advancements. Coinciding with the official World Space Week 2025 Inauguration Ceremony, the students were exposed to a unique confluence of academic learning and national technological aspiration. The Department of ECE extends its sincere gratitude to the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) ISRO for facilitating this invaluable opportunity.

Bengaluru, 9 October 2025: The Cybersmart Club of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Physical Systems), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kanakapura Campus, hosted “Pitch or Ditch – The Paradox of the Sentient City”, an innovative, one-day challenge aimed at reimagining human-centric smart city solutions.

The event, held on 9 October 2025 at the 121 Seminar Hall, FET Block, brought together over 120 participants across 28 teams to explore the intersection of technology, human behaviour, and urban sustainability. The competition challenged students to conceptualise and present systemic solutions to bridge the gap between digital intelligence and human empathy in smart city design.

The ceremony commenced with the formal inauguration of the Cybersmart Club, graced by Dr. Deepak Kumar Sinha, Deputy Director – Students and Industry Relations, and Dr. Kamlesh Tiwari, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Following the unveiling of the club logo, Dr. Shajahan Basheer, Programme Head – Cyber Physical Systems, introduced the club’s mission of fostering innovation-driven learning. Prof. Puja Das, Faculty Coordinator, outlined the club’s objectives and introduced the student leadership team, emphasising the collaborative spirit that drives the initiative.

The central challenge, “The Paradox of the Sentient City – The Echo and the Pulse,” was unveiled at 10:00 a.m., followed by the event’s signature twist—the “Bowl of Doom”, which required participants to adapt their solutions to spontaneous, creativity-testing constraints.

Pitch presentations were conducted simultaneously across two venues, assessed by a distinguished jury comprising Dr. A. Rajesh, Dr. Manujakshi B. C., Dr. Jerald Nirrmal Kumar, and Prof. Vaibhav Prabhakar Raibole.

The valedictory ceremony, held at 3:00 p.m., celebrated excellence in innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. The winners were:

• Winner: Karnata Parva
  
• First Runner-up: Lumina
  
• Second Runner-up: DoTExE
  
  

Cash prizes and mementoes were awarded to the winners and jury members in recognition of their contribution to the event’s success.

“Pitch or Ditch has set a benchmark for innovation-driven learning at the university. The event exemplified how creative challenges like the ‘Bowl of Doom’ can transform theoretical knowledge into practical, interdisciplinary problem-solving,” said Prof. Puja Das, Faculty Coordinator of the Cybersmart Club.

The event fostered analytical thinking, design innovation, and teamwork among participants while promoting a cross-disciplinary approach to solving real-world urban challenges. It also marked the establishment of Pitch or Ditch as the flagship innovation event of the Cybersmart Club, paving the way for future editions focused on emerging technology domains.

Bengaluru, October 11, 2025: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), organised an educational industrial visit to Stovekraft Limited, Harohalli, Kanakapura, on 11th October 2025. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical industrial experience for first-year B.Tech Mechanical Engineering students.

During the visit, 36 students, accompanied by Dr. I. Kantharaj (Faculty Coordinator) and two non-teaching staff members, explored the large-scale manufacturing processes at one of India’s leading kitchen appliance manufacturers. The tour provided first-hand exposure to industrial operations, including sheet metal fabrication, die-casting, injection moulding, assembly lines, and quality testing systems.

The technical team at Stovekraft guided students through the company’s automated manufacturing and quality control units, explaining how advanced technologies such as robotic welding, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles contribute to production efficiency and sustainability. The students also interacted with engineers who discussed real-world applications of mechanical engineering concepts, industry safety standards, and future career pathways in manufacturing and design.

“Industrial visits like these are instrumental in nurturing students’ understanding of engineering beyond textbooks. Observing automation and process discipline in a live industrial environment enhances their readiness for professional roles,” said Dr. I. Kantharaj, Faculty Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The visit reinforced the importance of aligning theoretical knowledge with industry practice and instilled professional discipline among the students. It also highlighted Stovekraft’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and innovation in consumer appliance production.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering extends its gratitude to Stovekraft Limited's management and staff for their hospitality and valuable technical insights. The department aims to continue organising such experiential learning opportunities to strengthen students’ practical and professional competencies.

Bengaluru, 27 September 2025: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has successfully concluded its inaugural JU Hack-a-thon, a continuous 24-hour innovation challenge that brought together 300 students from various disciplines. The event, held from 25 to 26 September 2025 at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) Block, Jain Global Campus, was a collaborative initiative organised by the Chenraj Roychand Centre for Entrepreneurship (CRCE), the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), and IIAEM.

The JU Hack-a-thon served as a major highlight of the JAIN Entrepreneurship Festival Week 2025, an institution-wide celebration of innovation. The event’s core purpose was to challenge students to apply technology and collaborative skills to “Building the Future—Engineering a New World.” Of the 100 registered teams, 80 ultimately participated, developing practical, real-world solutions based on emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, and Sustainable Technology.

Over the 24 hours, participants benefited from consistent guidance provided by experienced mentors from the FET and CRCE, alongside industry experts who formed the judging panel. This structure ensured that the teams not only coded but also received constructive feedback to refine their prototypes and business viability. The intensive schedule included three phases of judging throughout the day and night to assess technical depth, functionality, and innovation. The top three winning teams were announced at the closing ceremony and have been shortlisted for incubation and mentorship under CRCE’s startup support initiatives.

A key organiser from the Chenraj Roychand Centre for Entrepreneurship commented on the high level of engagement: “The energy and technical proficiency demonstrated by the 300 participants were truly inspiring. The Hack-a-thon is more than a competition; it is a critical platform for strengthening real-world skills, forcing students to operate under pressure, and immediately fostering the entrepreneurial mindset that is vital for future engineers and innovators."

The successful execution of the JU Hack-a-thon underscored the university's commitment to hands-on, problem-based learning and entrepreneurial skill development. The event’s immediate impact includes providing participants with tangible experience in project implementation and reinforcing teamwork, leadership, and project management capabilities. Following this success, the university plans to make the JU Hack-a-thon an annual fixture of the JAIN Entrepreneurship Festival Week, with an expanded scope for next year's edition to incorporate a wider range of interdisciplinary challenges.

Bengaluru, 20 September 2025: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Global Campus, in collaboration with Entuple Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, successfully organised a three-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on VLSI – Digital Design Flow from 17 to 19 September 2025.

The FDP aimed to strengthen industry-academia linkages and provide participants with advanced knowledge in Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) design practices. The programme attracted enthusiastic participation from postgraduate students, research scholars, and faculty members, offering them the opportunity to gain practical exposure to modern digital design methodologies. Sessions covered key aspects such as design specification and RTL coding, simulation using the Xcelium Simulator, code coverage with the Integrated Metrics Centre, synthesis, testing, equivalence checking, implementation, and timing analysis and debugging.

The programme featured expert sessions by senior field application engineers Mr. Navaneethakrishnan Veerachamy and Mr. Prashanth Reddy B. M. from Entuple Technologies. These engineers shared valuable insights into real-world VLSI design practices, enriching the learning experience and ensuring participants gained both theoretical and applied perspectives.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sumit Kumar, Professor and Head of the Department of ECE, and convener of the FDP, remarked: “This programme reflects our commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practice. By engaging with industry experts, participants not only enhanced their technical expertise but also developed the skills needed to contribute meaningfully to the evolving field of VLSI design.”

The event was further supported by distinguished dignitaries from FET, including Dr. Venkadeswaran K, Deputy Dean – Academics; Beemkumar Nagappan, Deputy Dean – Research; Prof. (Dr.) Deepak Sinha, Deputy Director – Industry Interface & Training, and Mr. Kamlesh Tiwari, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, whose presence added significance to the programme.

The Department of ECE expressed gratitude to Sri Ravindra Bhandary, Vice President, JGI Group, for extending approvals and support, as well as to the organising committee comprising Mr. Sunil M. P. (Programme Coordinator), Dr. Premkumar R. (Programme Co-coordinator), and Mr. Pramod R. (Event Coordinator), whose meticulous planning ensured the success of the event.

The FDP concluded as a milestone initiative in fostering innovation, industry collaboration, and skill development in VLSI design, setting the foundation for future engagements in this critical domain.

Bengaluru, 11 September 2025: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, successfully hosted the Escape Room Challenge 2025 at its Global Campus, Jakkasandra Post, Kanakapura Taluk. Organised by the Foss Club of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Software Engineering), the event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 216 students, with 240 registered.

The one-day experiential challenge combined problem-solving, logical reasoning, coding, cryptography, and teamwork in an engaging gamified format inspired by the global trend of escape rooms. Students competed in teams across four uniquely designed “Escape Rooms” featuring cybersecurity tasks, riddles, cipher puzzles, bomb defusal, and coding challenges, applying classroom knowledge to high-pressure scenarios.

The event was inaugurated in the presence of eminent dignitaries, including Dr. Venkadeshwaran, Deputy Dean (Academics); Prof. (Dr.) Kamlesh Tiwari, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Dr. Deepak Sinha, Deputy Director (Industry Relations); Dr. Beemkumar, Deputy Dean (Research); and Dr. Benakaprasad, Deputy Dean (Student Affairs). A virtual lamp-lighting ceremony marked the symbolic beginning of the event, underscoring the enlightenment that stems from collaborative learning.

Speaking at the inauguration, Prof. (Dr.) Kamlesh Tiwari stated: “The Escape Room Challenge demonstrates how academic rigour and innovation can intersect to create meaningful learning experiences. By integrating technical knowledge with creative problem-solving, our students not only strengthen their subject expertise but also build resilience, adaptability, and teamwork.”

The competition concluded with Team CP securing first place, followed by Team 3rd Floor as first runner-up and Team Cosmic Wave as second runner-up. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to the winners, with organisers noting the high level of creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration displayed throughout.

The challenge left a lasting impact on participants by bridging theory and practice through gamified learning. Students reported that the event helped them enhance decision-making under pressure, improve teamwork, and develop practical skills relevant to real-world applications such as cybersecurity and competitive programming.

Bengaluru, 14 July 2025: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM–T) on 14 July 2025. The ceremony was held at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s campus in Bengaluru in the presence of senior officials from both institutions.

The MoU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at fostering academic exchange, collaborative research, and innovation in Food Technology and allied sciences. The agreement outlines a framework for faculty and student mobility, joint research projects, and the exchange of expertise, with the ultimate goal of advancing sustainable solutions to pressing challenges in the food sector.

Key areas of collaboration include:

• Exchange programmes for faculty and students to promote cross-institutional learning.
  
• Joint research initiatives focusing on food processing, safety, and sustainability.
  
• Organisation of academic workshops, seminars, and conferences for knowledge sharing.
  
• Development of innovative technologies and entrepreneurship models to support the food industry.

Commenting on the partnership, representatives from both institutions highlighted the importance of uniting resources and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes. The collaboration is expected to generate innovative research, strengthen industry linkages, and provide enhanced opportunities for students and scholars.

The signing of this MoU reaffirms both institutions' commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership in higher education. Upcoming initiatives under the agreement will include collaborative publications, industry-focused projects, and capacity-building programmes.

Bengaluru, 11 September 2025: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) successfully organised the Escape Room Challenge 2025 on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at the JAIN Global Campus, Jakkasandra. The event, hosted by the Foss Club, attracted over 240 registrations, with 216 enthusiastic students participating in a day of gamified learning and intellectual competition.

The innovative challenge was designed to immerse students in problem-solving, logical reasoning, and teamwork. It combined elements of cybersecurity, cryptography, coding, and creative riddles. Participants worked in teams to “escape” through four themed rooms, each presenting unique academic and technical puzzles.

Senior dignitaries, including Dr. Venkadeshwaran, Deputy Dean (Academics); Prof. (Dr) Kamlesh Tiwari, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Dr. Deepak Sinha, Deputy Director (Industry Relations); Dr. Beemkumar, Deputy Dean (Research); and Dr. Benakaprasad, Deputy Dean (Student Affairs), graced the inauguration. A symbolic virtual lamp-lighting ceremony marked the beginning of the event, underscoring enlightenment through learning.

Highlights of the competition included:

• Room 1 – Capture the Flag (CTF): Cybersecurity challenges testing vulnerability identification and decoding.
  
• Room 2 – Tech Riddles: Logic-based riddles encouraging creative thinking.
  
• Room 3 – Cipher Puzzles & Bomb Defusal: Cryptographic and reasoning challenges under time pressure.
  
• Room 4 – Coding Arena: Algorithmic and debugging problems simulating competitive programming.

The winning team, CP, secured first place, followed by 3rd Floor as first runner-up and Cosmic Wave as second runner-up. Certificates and appreciation were awarded during the closing ceremony.

Speaking about the initiative's success, Prof. (Dr) Kamlesh Tiwari, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, remarked: “The Escape Room Challenge demonstrated that learning is most impactful when students are actively engaged. By blending technical rigour with creativity and teamwork, we have shown how education can transcend the classroom and prepare students for real-world problem-solving.”

Participants gave the event positive feedback, praising its balance of fun and academic relevance. Many students described it as “real-life problem-solving under pressure,” highlighting its effectiveness in bridging theory and practice.

The Escape Room Challenge 2025 reinforced JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)'s commitment to innovative, experiential learning. Building on its success, the Department plans to explore similar gamified formats in future academic and technical events.

Bengaluru: In a landmark achievement that underscores its commitment to excellence in engineering education, students from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) secured first place at the National Robowars Championship, a highlight of Mindbend 2025, the prestigious annual technical festival hosted by Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat.

The winning team, Knockbots, comprising students Luvkush Sharma, Sahan Veeresh Angadi, and Ayush Kumar, outperformed top-tier teams across India in rigorous and technically demanding combat rounds. Robowars is regarded as one of the nation’s premier combat robotics competitions, challenging participants to design, build, and operate heavyweight robots capable of withstanding and executing powerful manoeuvres in a controlled arena.

This national victory is a testament to the students’ ingenuity, mechanical design expertise, and strategic execution. It also reflects the university’s emphasis on application-oriented learning and cultivating practical skills that extend beyond the classroom.

The event drew participation from leading institutions across India and featured the presence of Mr Ashneer Grover, Founder of BharatPe and noted investor from Shark Tank India. Mr Grover commended the student teams' innovation, creativity, and engineering prowess, further elevating the competition's prestige.

Speaking on the occasion, Shree Ravindra Bhandary, Vice President of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), remarked:

“We are immensely proud of Team Knockbots. This victory exemplifies the core of our philosophy: approaching technology with a humanist vision and a conscious focus on its contribution to society. It is this ethos that has established our campus as one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in India. This success reflects our students' talent, dedication, and resilience, as well as the guidance of our faculty mentors who worked tirelessly to support them.”

The university extends its heartfelt congratulations to Team Knockbots for their perseverance and technical brilliance. Their success inspires the wider student community and reinforces JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s standing as a premier institution for engineering education in India.

Bengaluru, 19 August 2025:  Students from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), have achieved remarkable success at the prestigious IBM Pan India Hackathon 2025. Competing against hundreds of teams from across the country, two teams from the University advanced to the national finals, an accomplishment that highlights the institution’s commitment to fostering innovation and problem-solving excellence.

IBM organised a national-level hackathon that allowed students to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit. Out of hundreds of participating teams, only 108 qualified for the final stage. Both teams representing JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) secured their place in this competitive group.

• Team 1: Arpit, Suraj, and Manthan
• Team 2: Chandana Ashratha and Anagha Upadyaya

Further adding to this milestone, Team 2 was recognised as one of the Top Diversity Winning Teams across India, a distinction that reflects the University’s emphasis on inclusivity, mentorship, and empowering diverse voices in technology.

The event not only showcased the students’ technical brilliance but also underscored the University’s broader mission of cultivating problem-solvers who can address real-world challenges. Participation in such platforms enhances students’ readiness for global careers and strengthens JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s reputation as a hub for engineering and technology innovation.

This achievement will further inspire future cohorts to participate in similar national and international competitions, continuing the university's legacy of excellence.

Bengaluru, 15 August 2025: The Faculty of Engineering and Technology at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Global Campus, Kanakapura, commemorated India’s 79th Independence Day with a solemn and spirited celebration on 15 August 2025. Organised by the NSS Wing, the event brought together students, faculty, and staff to honour the nation’s legacy of freedom and reaffirm their commitment to democratic values.

The programme commenced at 7:45 a.m. at the SET Amphitheatre with a Pooja in tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, followed by the flag hoisting ceremony led by Dr. Venkadeswaran K, Deputy Dean, Academics. As the National Flag unfurled against the morning sky, the gathering rose in unison to sing the national anthem, stirring an atmosphere of unity and pride.

The ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Benaka Prasad S B (Deputy Dean – Affairs), Dr. Vinuthraj T N, Dr. Archana S, Dr. Vishal Patil, Dr. Raghu N, and Mr. Sandeep. Forty students and fifteen staff members actively participated in the celebration, contributing to the organisation and execution of the event.

In his address, Dr. Benaka Prasad S B emphasised the responsibility of youth in safeguarding the nation’s democratic principles:  “The sacrifices of our freedom fighters were not only for independence but also for the ideals of justice, equality, and unity. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to uphold these values and contribute meaningfully to the progress of our country.”

In his speech, Dr. Venkadeswaran K paid tribute to India’s freedom fighters, reminding participants of their courage and unwavering dedication:  “Democracy empowers us to shape the future of our nation. The younger generation must continue to uphold the values that brought us freedom—unity, non-violence, and service to society.”

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by the distribution of sweets, reinforcing the spirit of camaraderie. The tricolour-themed decorations and the collective participation of faculty, students, and staff added to the patriotic fervour.

This year’s Independence Day celebration was more than a commemoration of India’s historical journey; it was also a call to action. It inspired the younger generation to actively contribute to nation-building while carrying forward the legacy of sacrifice, resilience, and unity.

Bengaluru, 15 July 2025: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is pleased to announce that two outstanding student teams from the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) Campus, have qualified for the Final Round of the prestigious IBM National Hackathon 2025.

The first round of the national-level competition was held on 15th July 2025, attracting participation from top institutions across the country. Demonstrating commendable innovation, problem-solving acumen, and technical proficiency, both SCSE teams secured their place among the finalists.

Team Details:
Team 1: Anagha Upadyaya, Chandana Ashritha
Team 2: Suraj J, Arpit, Manthan Padalia
Faculty Mentor: Dr Garima Sinha

These teams will now proceed to the final round, which is scheduled to take place from the evening of August 5th to the afternoon of August 8th, 2025, at the S-VYASA University Campus, Bengaluru.

The IBM National Hackathon is a flagship event that encourages students across India to collaborate, ideate, and develop technological solutions to real-world challenges. The hackathon fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and platforms.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Garima Sinha, Faculty Mentor, remarked:
"The qualification of both our teams for the final round is a reflection of their relentless effort, curiosity, and passion for technology. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and confident they will make a strong impact in the finals."

The university community congratulates the students and wishes them the very best as they prepare to represent JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) on this prestigious national platform. Their participation underscores the institution’s commitment to nurturing innovation, fostering research, and empowering the next generation of technology leaders.

Bengaluru, 10 February 2025 – In a significant stride toward promoting gender diversity in technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) successfully hosted the GirlsWhoML Workshop Series throughout February 2025. This initiative, held on the university campus in Bengaluru, aimed to empower female students by equipping them with essential skills in Machine Learning (ML) and data science.

Organised in collaboration with GirlsWhoML—an NGO supported by Microsoft—the event attracted over 200 enthusiastic participants from various academic backgrounds. The series commenced with an inaugural session led by Ms Fiza Vahora, Project Manager of GirlsWhoML India, who inspired attendees to step beyond their comfort zones and embrace the world of ML with confidence and curiosity.

The workshops were conducted under the expert guidance of Dr Archana Sasi, Faculty Coordinator for GirlsWhoML at JAIN University. Her approachable teaching style and structured sessions created an inclusive learning space where no questions went unanswered. Complementing her sessions, Dr Deepak Sinha, Deputy Director of the School of Computer Science, delivered a practical workshop on Linear Regression, effectively connecting theory with real-world applications.

A dedicated hands-on lab session on Python programming and data preprocessing was led by Ms Noor Nabeela K, Campus Coordinator, offering students foundational experience in coding and data management.

Adding further prestige to the series was the visit of Ms Megha Mishra, President of GirlsWhoML. Despite her demanding travel schedule, she delivered a powerful session encouraging self-reflection and clarity in career planning. The workshop also welcomed Mr Kushal Sohal, former UNESCO Futures Literacy Designer, whose interactive session challenged conventional problem-solving methods and emphasised adaptability in complex scenarios.

“The GirlsWhoML initiative represents a much-needed platform for young women to not only explore Machine Learning but also build a supportive network of like-minded peers,” remarked Dr Archana Sasi. “It’s heartening to witness their enthusiasm and determination to break barriers in tech.”

The impact of these sessions has been deeply felt among attendees, many of whom expressed increased confidence and a clearer vision of their academic and professional paths. With five successful workshops already concluded, the university is pleased to announce the continuation of this initiative, with more advanced modules planned for the near future.

Bengaluru, 25 April 2025 - The Department of Cybersecurity at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering & Technology (JU-FET) successfully organised a three-day industrial visit for second-year undergraduate students from 21 to 23 April 2025. As part of this initiative, 36 students and three faculty members visited Irohub, a renowned software development and training company in Kochi, Kerala, on 21 April 2025.

The visit aimed to familiarise students with practical software development and cybersecurity industry environments. Hosted at Irohub’s headquarters from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the session featured interactive engagements with experienced professionals who shared in-depth insights on live project development, software lifecycle methodologies, penetration testing, and cybersecurity protocols.

The primary objectives of the industrial visit included introducing students to real-world applications of their academic knowledge, highlighting career pathways in the cybersecurity sector, and enhancing their awareness of industry expectations, skillsets, and certifications. During the session, students were guided on ethical hacking practices, threat detection mechanisms, and the significance of continuous learning in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.

The organising faculty member stated about the initiative, “This visit bridged the critical gap between classroom learning and industry practices. The interaction with domain experts enhanced the students’ technical understanding and motivated them to pursue certifications and professional growth in cybersecurity actively.”

Throughout the visit, students demonstrated high levels of enthusiasm by posing thoughtful questions and participating in discussions. The exposure has enriched their academic journey and encouraged them to align their learning with emerging industry needs.

Bengaluru, 16 April 2025: The Department of Cloud Technology and Information Security, under the School of Computer Science at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully hosted the much-anticipated TAGX 2k25 - a two-day technical competition held on 15 and 16 April 2025 at the Kanakapura campus. Organised by The Cloud Club, this intellectually charged event brought together over 140 students in a high-pressure arena of logic, speed, and innovation.

TAGX 2k25 was conceived as a unique problem-solving platform that pushed participants beyond conventional boundaries through various challenges, ranging from cryptography and reverse engineering to real-time decision-making. With more than 300 tasks categorised across five difficulty levels, the competition model rewarded technical acumen, strategic foresight, and collaborative precision.

The event opened with a keynote address by Mr Vijay Siddartha Munnangi, Project Manager and Club Lead. This was followed by insights from Dr Geeta Ganeshan, Director of the School of Computer Science, who envisioned the event's potential to evolve into a state, national, and international competition. Other esteemed faculty members, including Dr Sonal Sharma, Dr Garima Sinha, and Dr T V Raman, offered encouragement and highlighted the importance of such forums in nurturing future-ready technology professionals.

Commenting on the event's impact, Dr Geeta Ganeshan stated, "I am extremely pleased with the success of TAGX 2k25 and hope to see it grow further. While it started at the college level, I envision it expanding to the Karnataka level, then nationally, and eventually internationally."

The competition format was engineered to simulate real-world tech environments where timing, adaptability, and strategic planning are paramount. The live leaderboard, penalty system, and time-based challenge drops kept all teams alert and focused, providing a dynamic test of competence and resilience. Among the 35 participating teams, "Alpha Koders" emerged as the winners, followed by "CP Team" as runners-up and "Decipher Team" in third place.

TAGX 2k25 proved not only to be a contest of skills but a transformative experience for all involved. Participants gained practical exposure to high-stakes technical environments, honed critical soft skills such as communication and prioritisation, and departed with a reinforced readiness for industry challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering.

The resounding success of this year's event sets a strong precedent for future editions. Plans are already underway to expand the competition's reach and scope in subsequent years, positioning TAGX as a premier fixture in the School of Computer Science's academic calendar.

Bengaluru, 9 April 2025 – The Cognito Club at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) successfully launched the inaugural edition of Cognito Talks on 9 April 2025 at the university’s Global Campus, Kanakapura Road. The event at Seminar Hall 002 welcomed 63 enthusiastic student participants and featured an insightful session led by Mr Pratik Jain, Lead Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce.

Cognito Talks 1.0 was conceptualised as a dynamic platform for students to gain real-world insights from industry professionals. The primary objectives included enhancing students’ exposure to industry practices, fostering interactive peer engagement, and cultivating a culture of continuous and collaborative learning.

The keynote address was delivered by Mr Pratik Jain, an accomplished technologist who worked at Infosys, Bank of America, and Tokopedia before his current role at Salesforce. His session provided students with a comprehensive view of software engineering, covering career pathways, interview preparation, emerging tech trends, and the mindset necessary to succeed in competitive, product-based companies.

Following the talk, a lively Q&A segment allowed attendees to delve deeper into career growth, technology stacks, and the work culture in leading tech firms. This exchange underscored the event’s emphasis on relevance, relatability, and readiness for real-world challenges.

Reflecting on the event’s significance, a spokesperson for the Cognito Club remarked, “Cognito Talks is our initiative to break beyond the boundaries of conventional academic learning. Through direct dialogue with industry professionals, we aim to empower students with the clarity and confidence to pursue ambitious careers in tech.”

The overwhelmingly positive response from participants validated the event’s impact. Students commended the session for its practical insights and approachable format, reaffirming the value of such engagements in shaping informed, industry-ready graduates.

Cognito Talks 1.0 marks the beginning of what promises to be a recurring series. The Cognito Club is dedicated to sustaining this initiative and fostering continued collaboration between academia and industry through purposeful dialogue and mentorship.

Bengaluru - 9th April 2025 - The Cognito Club hosted a one-day "AI Agents Unleashed" workshop on 9th April 2025 at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Global Campus, Kanakapura Road. Conducted in collaboration with Lyzr.ai, a pioneering platform in no-code/low-code artificial intelligence solutions, the workshop attracted enthusiastic participation from 110 students across diverse academic backgrounds.

The event aimed to introduce the concept of AI agents-intelligent systems capable of executing complex tasks with minimal human intervention-and equip students with practical skills in designing and deploying such agents using Lyzr.ai's tools. Participants gained valuable insights into real-world AI applications in automation, customer service, and education through interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Lyzr.ai's expert team led the workshop, delivering an engaging curriculum that bridged theoretical knowledge with practical implementation. A highlight of the event was a competitive challenge that invited students to develop their own AI agents, with the most innovative solutions earning cash prizes. Furthermore, Lyzr.ai announced exclusive internship opportunities for select participants who exhibited exceptional potential and engagement.

Reflecting on the success of the workshop, a spokesperson from the Cognito Club remarked,

"This initiative aligns with our mission to provide students with meaningful exposure to emerging technologies. By partnering with industry leaders like Lyzr.ai, we aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations."

The event culminated in a renewed enthusiasm among students for exploring artificial intelligence, reinforcing the university's commitment to fostering a tech-driven learning environment. Future collaborative events and advanced workshops are anticipated as follow-ups to sustain this momentum and deepen student engagement in AI innovation.

Kochi, Kerala – 2–4 April 2025

The Department of Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS), under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised a three-day industrial visit for second-year students from 2nd to 4th April 2025. The visit, conducted as part of the academic curriculum for the Even Semester (2024–25), was held in Kochi and Munnar, Kerala, with the primary objective of bridging theoretical learning with real-world industrial practices.

The visit commenced with a detailed tour of Spectrum Softtech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a reputed IT and IT-enabled services firm based in Kochi. Students were introduced to cutting-edge developments in big data analytics, including predictive modelling, sentiment analysis, and fraud detection across sectors like healthcare, finance, and social media. The interactive sessions with industry professionals gave attendees practical exposure to the end-to-end data science pipeline-from data acquisition to model deployment.

Founded in 1998, Spectrum Softtech Solutions is Kerala’s first private-sector IT park and continues to offer a broad portfolio of services, including software development, server administration, medical transcription, and e-commerce solutions. The organisation’s commitment to technological advancement and regional employment was well demonstrated during the student interaction sessions.

In addition to the industrial engagement, the itinerary included cultural and ecological explorations of Kerala, with visits to Fort Kochi Beach, Jewish Synagogue, Munnar, and Marayoor. Students also toured a jaggery production unit and participated in a jeep safari, which enriched their understanding of local industries and culture.

Reflecting on the experience, Dr P.T. Sivasankar, one of the faculty coordinators for the visit, stated:

“This initiative was designed to provide our students with academic and professional enrichment. The exposure to live projects and direct interactions with domain experts have significantly contributed to their learning outcomes and industry readiness.”

Student feedback further attested to the visit’s success, with the majority rating the experience as “Excellent” and noting that it exceeded expectations. Many expressed appreciation for the seamless coordination and the opportunity to connect classroom learning with industry realities.

Calicut, Kerala - 4 April 2025 - JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Global Campus, successfully organised a two-day industrial visit for postgraduate students of M.Tech Computer Science (all specialisations) to Cybrosys Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Kozhikode, Kerala, from 3 to 4 April 2025. The initiative aimed to enhance academic learning through exposure to real-time industrial practices in the IT sector.

The visit was attended by 18 students and was coordinated by Dr Garima Sinha (PG Head) and faculty member Mr Abhishek M. The primary objective was to bridge the academic-industry divide by offering students first-hand experience of how IT solutions are developed and deployed in a professional environment. The students were hosted at the Cybrosys campus in Kinfra Technopark, Kakkanchery.

Mr. Hajaj Roshan, Team Lead and Python/Odoo Developer at Cybrosys, delivered a comprehensive session on the company's service architecture, particularly its implementation and development practices, using Odoo ERP. The interactive discussion covered company workflows, project lifecycle management, and the latest tools used in enterprise-level software development. Students also gained insights into mobile and web development frameworks currently in demand within the industry.

Key outcomes of the visit included enhanced technical knowledge, a clearer understanding of potential career paths, and improved awareness of industry expectations. The exposure also helped students appreciate the professional environment, fostering critical employability skills such as communication, workplace etiquette, and networking.

Reflecting on the success of the visit, Dr Garima Sinha remarked,

"Experiential learning is indispensable in shaping a student's academic and career journey. The visit to Cybrosys Technologies has undoubtedly enriched our students' understanding of industry applications and inspired them to align their academic pursuits with professional standards."

The visit also enabled meaningful networking opportunities between students and industry professionals, potentially opening doors for future internships and collaborations. It is a testament to the university's commitment to integrating practical exposure with academic instruction.

Bengaluru, 4 April 2025 - The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised an industrial visit to the 20MW Solar Power Plant located in Doddalahalli, Kanakapura on 4 April 2025. The visit was attended by 34 students from the 2022 and 2023 batches, accompanied by faculty members Dr. Pushparajesh V and Dr. Raghu N.

The visit was organised with the support and coordination of Mr Narayana, a Junior Engineer at BESCOM, Mr Avinash, the Plant Manager at GRT Solar Power Plant, and FET's administrative and academic leadership. Their contributions were instrumental in ensuring the visit was insightful and smoothly conducted.

The primary objective of the visit was to offer students practical exposure to real-time solar power generation processes and grid integration techniques. The 75-hectare solar power plant features thousands of photovoltaic panels with a total capacity of 20MW. Students had the opportunity to witness the entire operation of the plant, including photovoltaic energy conversion, control room monitoring, and power transmission mechanisms.

Throughout the day, students observed the inner workings of two dedicated control rooms – one responsible for DC to AC conversion (4MW x 5 units) and the other overseeing the transformation from 11kV to 66kV. This hands-on experience effectively complemented their academic learning in Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, High Voltage Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, and Power System Protection.

Dr. Pushparajesh V, who guided the visit, remarked:

"Visits like these are invaluable in helping students bridge the gap between theoretical instruction and its real-world application. These systems in operation encourage innovation and a deeper appreciation for renewable technologies."

The Spark Club of the EEE Department coordinated the industrial visit, with active involvement from student volunteers and faculty members. Their efforts ensured a well-organised and enriching experience for all participants.

This visit provided an enriching academic experience and inspired students to consider the future of renewable energy and sustainable development. By observing real-time energy management and solar power conversion systems, students better understood their role in advancing green energy solutions.

The Zigbee Student Club, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (IoT), successfully hosted Arduino Day 2025 at Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Karnataka. This two-day event, held on 21st and 22nd March, brought together over 150 students, faculty members, and distinguished guests. The inauguration featured an invocation song and the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by insightful speeches from Dr. Geeta, Dr. Deepak Sinha, and Dr. Suresh Kallam, who emphasised the significance of innovation in IoT. The unveiling of a new logo symbolised the Zigbee Club’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and technologically driven learning environment. A key highlight of the event was the technical talk by Ms. Gowthami, where participants engaged in discussions on Arduino applications and the TinkerCad Online Platform, gaining practical insights into its industrial applications. An inspiring alumni session also featured speakers who shared their professional experiences, bridging the gap between academia and industry.

The Project Expo, a standout segment of the event, showcased the innovative prowess of second and third-year IoT students. Attendees witnessed a diverse range of Arduino-based projects that demonstrated both technical expertise and creative problem-solving. The hands-on workshops provided an immersive learning experience, enabling participants to explore the capabilities of IoT technology in real-world scenarios. Audience feedback reflected high engagement and appreciation, with students praising the event’s interactive format, the opportunity to collaborate, and the practical exposure it offered. The Zigbee Student Club’s meticulous organisation and dedication were instrumental in making Arduino Day 2025 a resounding success, inspiring students to pursue technological advancements enthusiastically and confidently.

The Project Expo 2025, organised by the Zigbee Student Club under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (IoT) at Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, was an outstanding platform for students to exhibit their innovative real-world projects. Held on 21st March 2025, the event brought together over 125 participating students, fostering creativity, collaboration, and technological advancement. The expo showcased a diverse range of projects, demonstrating the potential of IoT applications and encouraging attendees to explore the limitless possibilities of innovation. Faculty coordinators, including Dr. Suresh Kallam, Shreenidhi H.S., and Basavaraju D.R., alongside student coordinators, played a pivotal role in ensuring the event's success. Attendees engaged with the exhibitors, exchanging ideas and gaining insights into cutting-edge technological advancements. The interactive nature of the event made it an enriching experience for students, faculty, and industry experts alike.

The success of Project Expo 2025 was reflected in the enthusiastic feedback from participants and attendees, who praised the technical ingenuity and creativity on display. A key highlight of the expo was the emphasis on Arduino-based projects, where students demonstrated hands-on expertise in IoT-driven solutions. The competitive aspect of the event further motivated students, with winners being recognised for their exceptional contributions. The expo provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange and reinforced the importance of innovation in academic learning. Through this initiative, the Zigbee Student Club cultivated an environment of curiosity and technological excellence, leaving a lasting impression on all participants.

The Technical Talk 2025, organised by the Zigbee Student Club under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (IoT), was a highly engaging and insightful event held on 21st March 2025 at the Jain Global Campus, Karnataka, India. The event brought together 150 students, faculty coordinators, and industry experts to explore emerging trends in Arduino and the Tinker Cad Online Platform. Ms. Gowthami, a distinguished expert in the field, led the session with a comprehensive discourse on the applications of Arduino and its significance in technological innovation. Her interactive presentation and practical demonstrations gave attendees valuable insights into the platform’s capabilities, fostering an enriching learning experience. The event was meticulously organised to ensure a seamless and collaborative atmosphere, allowing students to actively participate in discussions, hands-on workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

The success of this event was reflected in the overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the structured approach, clarity of explanations, and practical applications covered during the session. The initiative enhanced technical proficiency and encouraged innovation and creative problem-solving among students. The efforts of the Zigbee Student Club, alongside faculty and student coordinators, were instrumental in curating a well-organised and stimulating environment. This technical talk reinforced the importance of experiential learning, equipping participants with the necessary tools to integrate Arduino technology into various industry applications. With its impactful execution, the event left a lasting impression, empowering attendees to explore further advancements in embedded systems and IoT technologies.

The ZigBee Student Club successfully hosted the Alumni Career Insights Panel at Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Karnataka, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional careers. The event featured distinguished alumni who shared their experiences and career trajectories, offering valuable industry insights. Among them, Mr. Rahul, a Data Engineer at Accenture, emphasized the significance of data engineering and continuous learning. Mr. Akshay, a Data Analyst at EY, elaborated on the role of analytical skills in real-world applications. Mr. Shivadhanush, a 2017 graduate and founder of Speekon, provided an inspiring narrative of his entrepreneurial journey, detailing the challenges and rewards of establishing a tech-based enterprise. Their collective insights illuminated diverse career opportunities and encouraged students to embrace leadership and adaptability in the evolving technological landscape.

The event commenced with a formal welcome, where chief guests Dr. Geeta, Dr. Deepak Sinha, and Dr. Suresh Kallam (HOD, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IoT) were honoured with saplings, symbolizing growth and sustainability. The program began with an invocation song and the traditional lighting of the lamp, setting an auspicious tone. Dr. Geeta and Dr. Deepak Sinha delivered insightful addresses on technological innovation, while Dr. Suresh Kallam highlighted departmental achievements and aspirations. Harsh Kochar, the ZigBee Lead, further motivated participants to engage in continuous learning and leadership. The panel discussion was a transformative experience, equipping students with essential industry knowledge and networking opportunities. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, underscoring the event's success in providing career guidance and bridging the academia-industry divide.

An industrial visit to the 66/11 kV Substation in Jakkasandra, Kanakapura Taluk, was organised by the Spark Club for students of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department on 24th March 2025. A total of 44 students from the 7th, 5th, and 3rd semesters, along with three faculty members, attended the visit to gain practical exposure to substation operations. The substation receives two 66 kV incoming transmission lines, including one from Sommanahalli, which are stepped down to 11 kV for distribution to nearby villages. The facility houses one 100 MVA-rated transformer, with another under construction. It features key components such as wave traps, lightning arrestors, circuit breakers, isolators, current transformers, potential transformers, step-down transformers, and auxiliary bus-bar arrangements. Students also visited the control room, where they were introduced to protection schemes and the PLCC control room, which is essential for carrier communication and protection. Mrs. Trupti V. N. further explained the importance of the battery room, which provides a DC supply for the circuit.

The visit was highly beneficial, offering students hands-on experience with substation components and operations. They gained insights into power transmission, transformation, and distribution while learning about essential protection mechanisms. Observing real-world applications of theoretical concepts helped bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practices. Interacting with industry professionals like Dr. Raghu N. and Mrs. Trupti V. N. enriched their understanding of substation infrastructure and safety measures. The visit broadened their perspectives, enhancing their technical acumen and preparing them for future electrical and electronics engineering careers.

The Code Relay Challenge, organised by the FOSS Club under the Department of Computer Engineering (Software Engineering), was successfully conducted on 12th March 2025 at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Global Campus, Kanakapura. The event engaged 200 participants from 55 teams, each comprising four members. Centred on the "AI-Driven Supply Chain Optimisation and Fraud Detection" theme, the competition followed a relay format where each team member coded sequentially for 30 minutes, encouraging strategic thinking and seamless collaboration. The event provided participants with hands-on experience in solving real-world challenges and honed their adaptability, coding proficiency, and teamwork under time constraints.

The judging criteria encompassed UI design, responsiveness, code readability, innovation, functionality, and correctness. Feedback highlighted the event's high engagement, the theme's relevance, and the relay format's effectiveness in fostering teamwork and critical thinking. Participants appreciated the challenging nature of the problems and suggested incorporating feedback sessions for future editions. The event concluded with the announcement of winners, with Team Tech-Innovators securing first place, followed by Stack Smashers and STARK. The success of this initiative reaffirmed the institution's commitment to cultivating a strong coding culture and encouraging students to explore innovative AI applications.

The Alumni Talk event, held on 25th March 2025, was a remarkable initiative organised by the Zigbee Student Club, B.Tech, CSE-IoT, JU-FET, Bangalore. The event featured an engaging session by esteemed alumni Mr Shubham Jain. He shared his journey from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) to securing a React Front-End Software Developer position at IBM UK. Drawing from his experience and academic background, including a master's degree from Newcastle University, Mr Shubham provided invaluable insights into career-building essentials such as resume enhancement, real-world projects, stakeholder management, and leveraging AI tools. His emphasis on communication skills, interview strategies, and learning from setbacks powerfully resonated with the students, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the transition from academia to the corporate world.

Over 100 students enthusiastically participated in the session, creating an atmosphere of collaboration and learning. Faculty coordinators, including Dr Garima Sinha and Dr Suresh Kallam, provided inspiring addresses highlighting the department's achievements and future aspirations. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Zigbee Club Lead, Winnarasi, followed by a token of appreciation for the guests. The event inspired the attendees and reinforced the importance of leadership, confidence, and continuous learning in achieving professional success.

The CRCE Cell at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised an Ideathon on 24 March 2025, providing a platform for participants to showcase their innovative ideas and receive constructive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs. Out of 44 registered teams, 20 were shortlisted to present their pitch decks before a panel of esteemed judges, including Mr. Ashok B, Mr. Rakesh Totakar, Mr. Vinyas Purushotam, and Mr. Vivek R M. The event commenced with insightful remarks from the judges and a unique address by Dr. Geetha G, Director of SCSE, emphasising the importance of innovation and practical applications. Each team was given 5 minutes to present their idea, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session. The high quality and diverse range of ideas, from tech startups to social impact projects, made the selection process challenging, culminating in announcing the top 3 teams, who distinguished dignitaries awarded certificates and prizes.

The Ideathon was a resounding success, achieving its objectives of encouraging creativity and promoting entrepreneurial thinking. The participants benefited greatly from the judge’s insights and the interactive sessions, which provided valuable perspectives on innovation and feasibility. To further enhance future editions, it is recommended that more time be allocated for Q&A and that additional categories be introduced to recognise different ideas. 

The Zigbee Student Club, under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (IoT), successfully launched its new logo during the Arduino Day celebrations on 21st March 2025 at Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Karnataka. Organised as a one-day event, the launch was attended by over 150 students, faculty members, and esteemed guests, including Dr Geeta, Dr Deepak Sinha, and Dr Suresh Kallam. The event commenced with a ceremonial welcome of the guests, followed by an invocation song and the traditional lighting of the lamp. The unveiling of the new logo was accompanied by an address from Mr Suresh Kallam, who highlighted the club’s commitment to fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation in wireless communication and embedded systems. The refreshed logo symbolises the club’s evolving identity, reinforcing its mission to advance research and practical applications of Zigbee technology while encouraging broader student participation and engagement.

The event also featured motivational speeches by distinguished guests, offering insights into technological advancements and industry trends. Harsh Kochar, the Zigbee Club Lead, inspired attendees with his speech on leadership and continuous learning. The programme provided a platform for knowledge-sharing and technical discussions, with the department reaffirming its dedication to supporting the club’s initiatives. The launch of the new logo represents a significant milestone in the Zigbee Club’s journey, strengthening its visibility and impact within the academic and research community. With this renewed identity, the club aims to drive innovation, promote hands-on learning, and expand its contributions to wireless communication. The department remains committed to facilitating such initiatives, ensuring an environment conducive to technological growth and student development. 

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (IoT) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) successfully organised a three-day Industrial Visit (IV) to Spectrum Softtech Solutions, Kochi, Kerala, from March 3rd March 3rd to 6th, 2025. This initiative was undertaken to provide students with real-world industry exposure and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the fields of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Science.

Day 1: Visit to Spectrum Softtech Solutions

On March 4th March 4th 2025, students visited Spectrum Softtech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Kerala's first private-sector IT park, renowned for its expertise in Software Development, E-Commerce, Data Centre Solutions, and Medical Transcription.

The visit commenced with an insightful session by the Data Science Division, where students engaged with professionals working on Big Data analytics, predictive modelling, sentiment analysis, and fraud detection. A live demonstration of the data science pipeline—from data acquisition to model deployment—provided students with an in-depth understanding of industry best practices.

Day 2 & 3: Experiential Learning and Cultural Exposure

Beyond industry insights, students had the opportunity to explore Kerala's technological and natural landscape. Key highlights included:

• Marayoor Jaggery Production Visit – Understanding traditional sugarcane processing methods.
• Jeep Safari at Kanthalloor – Exploring eco-friendly agriculture and sandalwood forests.
• Munnar Sightseeing – Visiting Eco Point, Kundala Dam, and Ripple Tea Outlet, reinforcing sustainability and resource management discussions.

With 48 students and two faculty members in attendance, the industrial visit was met with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Many students rated the experience as "excellent", highlighting the practical knowledge gained and valuable interactions with industry experts.

This Industrial Visit was a resounding success, enhancing students' technical acumen, professional network, and cultural awareness. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) encourages experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for future IoT, AI, and emerging technologies careers.

We thank Spectrum Softtech Solutions for their hospitality and the faculty coordinators, Dr Suresh Kallam and Ms Ranju Shree, for organising this remarkable learning experience.

The International Women’s Day 2025 workshop, a collaborative effort of the English Club and Women’s Cell at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), aimed to empower students with knowledge on women’s mental health, societal roles, and self-identity. The event featured esteemed speakers, including Dr. Smitha Sarma and Ms. Senthil Selvi, who provided insightful discussions on psychological well-being, gender dynamics, and resilience. The sessions addressed the importance of seeking support for mental health challenges, strategies for managing mood fluctuations, and the evolution of women’s roles in modern society. 

Beyond the intellectual discourse, the workshop incorporated cultural performances, showcasing the artistic talents of students through music, dance, and spoken word. A question-and-answer session facilitated engagement between students and speakers, providing a platform for interactive learning and reflection. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Ahmadi Begum, marking a successful initiative in fostering awareness, inclusivity, and empowerment. The workshop celebrated women’s achievements and inspired students to embrace individuality, challenge stereotypes, and contribute towards a progressive society, leaving us all with a sense of engagement and thoughtful reflection.

The Android App Development Workshop at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) was a well-structured and engaging two-day event designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of mobile application development. The sessions, led by Prof. Narasimhayya B. E., blended theoretical concepts with hands-on coding, covering essential topics such as UI design, debugging techniques, and coding principles. Students were actively involved in a mini-project, where they developed a simple calculator app, allowing them to apply their learning in a practical setting and gain valuable hands-on experience. The workshop also featured an inaugural ceremony graced by esteemed dignitaries like Dr. G. Geetha, Dr. Krishnan Batri, and Dr. Rajesh A., motivating the participants. Among the 55 attendees, two students were recognized for their outstanding performance and awarded a token of appreciation.

The event received highly positive feedback, with students appreciating the interactive environment, structured learning sessions, and hands-on experience. The mentor and volunteers were praised for their dedication and support, particularly in doubt clarification and practical guidance. However, participants suggested extending the workshop to 3-4 days for in-depth learning and full-fledged app development. They also requested more debugging support, a more energetic delivery style, and better session structuring to avoid fatigue. Overall, the workshop was a valuable learning experience, equipping students with a strong foundation in Android development, problem-solving, and teamwork. It inspired many to explore mobile application development further and set them on a path towards a successful career in the field.

The Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC), in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully hosted a one-day workshop on “Cyber Security and Incident Response Management: An Industry Perspective on Threats, Challenges, and Best Practices.” Led by Dr. Sanjay Adiwal, Scientist ‘E’ at C-DAC Bangalore, the session provided postgraduate Computer Science students with industry-relevant insights into managing cybersecurity threats and incident response effectively. Dr. Adiwal, a distinguished cybersecurity expert with over 18 years of experience in IT, IoT, and Cybersecurity Research, shared his extensive knowledge on real-world cyber threats and best practices. With a PhD in Cyber Security from NITK Surathkal, he currently leads the Information Security Services Group at C-DAC Bangalore, specialising in Vulnerability Assessments and Data Center Security. Having conducted over 100 workshops and delivered over 50 technical talks at prestigious forums worldwide, his expertise provided invaluable insights into cybersecurity methodologies and incident response strategies.

The session covered an overview of the evolving cyber threat landscape, the significance of Incident Response Management (IRM) in mitigating cyber risks, and best practices for detecting and responding to cyber incidents. With active participation from 40 students, the workshop featured engaging discussions, practical demonstrations, and a hands-on approach to incident handling, forensic investigations, and mitigation strategies. The interactive Q&A segment allowed students to clarify doubts and gain deeper insights into cybersecurity challenges. By the end of the workshop, participants had enhanced their understanding of cyber threats, acquired hands-on knowledge of incident response strategies, and bridged the gap between academic learning and industry applications. The Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC) and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering remain committed to organising more insightful sessions, fostering innovation, and equipping students with cutting-edge skills to excel in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

The Cloud Club, Department of Cloud Technology and Information Security (CTIS) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), successfully organised the Capture The Flag (CTF) 2025 event on March 3, 2025. The competition provided students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, challenging participants to solve complex security puzzles and capture digital flags.

The event was inaugurated by esteemed speakers, including Dr. Geeta Ganeshan (Director, JAIN Deemed-to-be University), Dr. Deepak Sinha (Deputy Director), and Dr. Ravindra Bhandary (Vice President, JAIN Deemed-to-be University). They emphasised the importance of cybersecurity awareness and encouraged students to leverage such platforms for skill enhancement.

Participants competed in a series of technical challenges, testing their skills in ethical hacking, cryptography, and network security. The competition enhanced problem-solving abilities and fostered teamwork and critical thinking.

After an intense session of cybersecurity battles, the winners were announced:

Winner: CP TEAM

2nd Runner-up: ENCODERS

3rd Runner-up: CYBER MONKEYS

The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony and a feedback session, during which participants expressed their appreciation for the learning experience. The Cloud Club aims to continue fostering innovation and skill development, encouraging students to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

On 4th March 2025, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised an industrial visit to the prestigious U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, Bangalore, for its Cybersecurity students. This visit allowed students to explore cutting-edge satellite technology and understand real-world cybersecurity applications in space research. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and industry practices, offering students insights into how cybersecurity plays a crucial role in space missions.

During the visit, students gained exposure to various aspects of satellite development, mission control, and data security in aerospace systems. This initiative reflects the institution's commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities, equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the evolving field of cybersecurity.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CTIS/CTMA), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), organised an expert talk on “Transforming Cloud Data Engineering with Generative AI” on 12th February 2025. The session, held at the FET Seminar Hall, engaged 192 students from B.Tech (CSE-CTIS/CTMA, CSE-AI, CSE-DS) and M.Tech (Cyber Security, CSE, AI and DS). Mr. Saurav Kumar, a seasoned Data Analytics and Engineering Leader with over 17 years of experience, led the session. His expertise in AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms, and big data solutions provided valuable insights into how generative AI revolutionises data workflows, enhances ETL pipelines, and enables real-time data processing. He highlighted sector-specific FinTech, Healthcare, and E-commerce applications, offering real-world case studies of AI-driven data infrastructure transformation.

The session successfully met its objectives by equipping students with an understanding of integrating generative AI models into cloud data engineering workflows and optimising data pipelines. Participants gained practical knowledge of AI applications in automating data ingestion, transformation, and analysis while adhering to the best data governance and security practices. The session concluded with positive feedback from participants, who appreciated the relevance and clarity of the concepts discussed.

The Anova Club, CSE-Data Science at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) successfully conducted a one-day workshop on “Mastering Data Visualization using R and Tableau”, led by Mr Rajan T, Assistant Professor at Presidency University, Bangalore. The session provided students with hands-on experience in transforming raw data into meaningful insights using ggplot2, Shiny, Plotly, and Tableau. Participants explored fundamental visualization principles, learned to choose the right representation based on data characteristics, and created interactive dashboards for real-world problem-solving. Through case studies and industry-relevant datasets, they gained exposure to emerging trends in business analytics and decision-making techniques, enhancing their ability to communicate complex data insights effectively.

By the end of the workshop, attendees had developed proficiency in R & Tableau, acquired storytelling skills with data, and understood the significance of visualization in decision-making. The session equipped them to design compelling dashboards and apply visualization as a problem-solving tool, making them industry-ready. Participants appreciated the practical learning experience, highlighting its relevance to their academic and professional growth. The Anova Club remains committed to organising more insightful sessions and fostering innovation and skill development among students at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).

The School of Computer Science and Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) hosted an insightful Expert Talk at the Technology Future Summit on 29th January 2025, featuring the renowned Dr Richard Stallman, founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation (FSF). Addressing B.Tech CSE 2nd and 3rd-year students, faculty, and research scholars, Dr Stallman spoke about the importance of free software, emphasizing users' rights to use, study, modify, and share software. He highlighted his contributions, including the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), GNU Emacs, and the GNU General Public License (GPL), while discussing the principles of copyleft and the impact of open-source technology on the industry.

The session was highly interactive, with Dr. Stallman answering questions from the audience and providing practical insights into GNU, software freedom, and ethical computing. Dr. Geetha G., Director, SCSE, presided over the event, with Dr. Deepak K. Sinha delivering the vote of thanks. The event was made possible by the dedicated support of Dr. Yogesh Kumar, Prof. Monika Anand, and the Facility Team, who ensured its smooth execution. This thought-provoking session deepened participants' understanding of free software and its future and sparked meaningful discussions on innovation, ethics, and technology's evolving landscape.

The English Club, Faculty of English, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), hosted a vibrant International Mother Language Day celebration at the JAIN Global Campus, Kanakapura Road, honouring the beauty and significance of linguistic diversity. The event united faculty and students in a shared appreciation for native languages and cultural heritage.

The celebration featured an interactive board adorned with colourful sticky notes, where participants responded to thought-provoking prompts in their mother tongue. This activity served as a creative expression of linguistic identity, reinforcing the importance of preserving and promoting multilingualism.

Both faculty and students enthusiastically took part, reflecting on their cultural roots and embracing the power of language in fostering inclusivity. The event created an engaging atmosphere, highlighting the university’s commitment to celebrating diversity and nurturing a strong sense of belonging among its community.

The venue was decorated with cultural elements, symbolising the essence of various languages and traditions. This initiative by the English Club successfully united participants through the power of words, making International Mother Language Day a memorable and enriching experience for all.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in collaboration with Anova, hosted Codewave 3.0, a hackathon initiative for students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering—Data Science. The event was held on February 13, 2025, at JAIN Global Campus.

The hackathon's objective was to equip participants with essential data visualisation skills and enable them to transform raw data into meaningful insights. The 60 participants mastered the fundamentals of data visualisation, crafted impactful visualisations with R and Tableau, addressed real-world challenges through data visualisation, and leveraged R packages for dynamic visualisations. Additionally, students who participated in this event gained insights and proficiency in R and Tableau, enhanced data storytelling, interactive dashboard development, and problem-solving through visualisations.

The 12 winners of the Codewave 3.0 hackathon received Rs. 5000 in prize money. This initiative has enriched the participants' skill sets and imbibed innovation and collaboration within the academic community.

Hosted by the FOSS Club in collaboration with the School of Computer Science (Software Engineering), Alumni Talks with Mr. Shashank Jangra proved to be one of the most sought-after events on February 12, 2025, at the JAIN Global Campus. The event was a testament to the collaborative efforts of the FOSS Club and the School of Computer Science in bringing such insightful sessions to the students.

Mr. Shashank Jangra, an alumnus from the first graduating batch of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is currently a Product Manager at AlaanDubai, UAE. The session centred on his valuable insights and experiences in the fast-evolving tech industry, the importance of internships, and strategies for navigating the hiring landscape.

Our alumnus's visit to the campus and an interactive session with students revealed multiple facets of the tech industry. The session emphasised using platforms effectively, the evolution of AI, and the Future of AI. The outcome of the session was witnessed by a Q&A session with the students and a new-found knowledge and confidence in navigating the job market with the huge onset of new artificial intelligence in the global tech world.

We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the Aeronautical Society of India Student Chapter and the Composite Lab and UAV Design Centre on January 27, 2025, at JAIN Global Campus, Bengaluru-Kanakapura Road, Ramanagara District—562 112. Several experts attended the event, including the Director of CSIR-NAL Bangalore and the Director (of HR) of HAL, Bangalore. They addressed the newly inducted Aeronautical Society of India students, faculty members, and principal university officials.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, recently organised a Faculty Development Programme (FDP), titled ‘Power Electronics Applications in Microgrid using AI.’ This event spanned six days, from the 9th Dec - 14th Dec, 2024, and was conducted online, opening up the way for faculty members of engineering colleges, science teachers, research scholars, entrepreneurs, and industrial participants. 

The esteemed guest attendees included the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) officials such as Dr. Raj Singh, Vice Chancellor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Dr. Jitendra Kumar Mishra, Registrar, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), and Dr. Shradha Kanwar, Chief Academic Officer, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).

The event witnessed a maximum enrollment of 197 Students/Faculty/Non-Teaching Staff, and 176 were active participants n in the FDP. The programme’s chief guests and participants addressed challenges in power electronics through microgrids, emphasising the role of converters in energy efficiency and AI techniques for enhanced control. The discussion highlighted intelligent strategies to optimise converters, improving energy quality and reducing congestion.

The six-day programme featured sessions on renewable energy, power electronics, and microgrid technologies. Experts such as Dr. Kodeeswara Kumaran and Dr. Pushpa Rajesh discussed microgrid controllers and renewable energy systems. 

AI applications in solar grids and smart energy utilisation were highlighted by Dr. Animesh Kumar Sahoo and Dr. Kumaravel S. Topics such as power converters, BESS, solar panel design, and intelligent microgrid operations were covered by Dr. Ezhilarasan, Dr. Maganti, and Mr. Dilip J. 

Industry experts shared insights on solar energy and wind turbines, while sessions by Dr. Balakrishna Pamulaparthy and others explored smart grids, DC-DC converters, and VLSI in energy management. The discussion was enriching and insightful, with attendees engaging in meaningful dialogue.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology and NSS wing conducted an Internet Security Awareness Programme. This seminar was conducted on November 30, 2024.

The seminar took place in the Paduvanagere Govt. High School, JAIN Global Campus. The seminar included a presentation on cybercrimes, ransomware, and various computer security terms that can ensure the safety of children on the internet.

We are pleased to announce that the Department of CSE (Cyber Security) successfully organised a Cybersecurity Awareness Programme on November 28, 2024, at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).

This programme, led by our esteemed speaker, Mr. Anshul Tailor, Project Engineer at C-DAC, Bengaluru, aimed to educate undergraduate students about digital threats, promote safe online practices, and foster a secure digital environment.

The session, which saw an impressive turnout of over 200 participants, including students and faculty members, was a testament to the importance of cybersecurity awareness.

Key Highlights:

1. Overview of cybersecurity and its importance
2. Common threats: Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Social Engineering
3. Best practices: Safe browsing habits, Recognising phishing emails, Importance of strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology hosted Dr. Rogelio Miñana, Vice Provost for Global Engagement at Drexel University Global.

Dr. Miñana engaged in an insightful session with the students and the faculty on campus regarding opportunities with Drexel University. He highlighted the importance of global engagement and intercultural exchange in modern education. His insights were considered to be beneficial for students considering higher education in other countries.

In his session with faculty members, Dr. Miñana focused on research collaboration and academic benefits between institutions. He discussed potential partnerships for joint research, collaborative projects, and ways to enhance academic exchange, which could further enrich the educational experience for both faculty and students.

The NSS Wing of the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), organised a successful Tree Plantation Programme on September 27, 2024, as part of the 'World Health Environment Day' celebration. The event started at 2:30 PM, took place at the FET Bus Parking Area, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and staff.

The program aimed to promote environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices by highlighting the importance of planting trees. Participants were encouraged to join hands in creating a greener future, with a
special focus on how trees contribute to cleaner air, improved health, and ecological balance.

The event began with an address from the NSS coordinator, who emphasised the significance of the day and the importance of individual contributions to environmental preservation. Participants were then invited to plant saplings, fostering a sense of responsibility towards nature. The faculty explained about the trees and the importance of tree plantation.

This initiative not only helped raise awareness but also contributed directly to creating a healthier and more sustainable environment on campus. The NSS Wing looks forward to continuing such activities, motivating
others to take action for a greener tomorrow. The event was well-received, with a strong turnout, and concluded with a renewed commitment to making the environment greener and healthier.

The visit to the Battery Management System & Maintenance (BMS) research lab was noteworthy, as it allowed the students to gain hands-on knowledge about wireless charging for Electric Vehicles up to 40kV. The students had the opportunity to explore the Battery Management System of a vehicle, which is a critical component in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of EVs.

The students of the 5th and 7th semesters of JAIN (Deemed-To-Be-University) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering department & faculty members Dr.V. Pushparajesh, Dr. Trupti. V N, Dr. Hannah. Jessie Rani R had a valuable learning experience during their visit to L&T Technology Services in Bengaluru, Karnataka on September 19, 2024. Dr. Nikhil, an Associate Engineer at L&T Technology Services, provided insightful information on the current trends in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology.

The visit to the Teardown lab, ECU lab, and 1200V lab provided the students with a unique chance to understand the intricacies of each lab and how they contribute to the overall research and development efforts at L&T Technology Services. The students were able to observe the equipment and facilities available in each lab, which likely gave them a deeper appreciation for the complexity and sophistication of the work being conducted.

During the visit to L&T Technology Services, the following specific aspects of EV technology and battery management systems are likely to be discussed:
 1) Design and development of battery management systems (BMS), power convertors, and motor controls
 2) Thermal management of EV batteries, including active and passive cooling techniques
 3) Development of scalable and modular high-efficiency reference platforms for EV system and component development
 4) Monitoring techniques used to maintain the state of the battery, voltage, current, and ambient temperature
 5) End-to-end services for EVs, including design, development, system integration, and testing across battery management systems, power convertors, and electric motors
 6) The role of EVs in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality

These discussions provided valuable insights into the latest advancements in EV technology and battery management systems, and how L&T Technology Services is contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient electric vehicles

Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a premier nationwide initiative designed to engage students in solving some of the most pressing challenges faced in everyday life. Launched to foster a culture of innovation and practical problem-solving, SIH provides a dynamic platform for students to develop and showcase their creative solutions to real-world problems. By encouraging participants to think critically and innovatively, the hackathon aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application.

School of Engineering and Technology hosted the Internal Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024. This event was conducted to shortlist candidates representing JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) alongside students from multiple colleges across India.

We wish the best of luck to the candidates chosen to represent our University on a larger platform.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology proudly hosted Chris Howard, Course Director for Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business, and Redent Tonna, Lecturer and Course Leader from Staffordshire University.

The session focused on discussing potential student exchange programs with program heads and students of JU-FET. We look forward to more collaborations with Staffordshire University that lead to partnerships in growth and education. May this step towards exchanging knowledge and insights assist our students in placing themselves as a leader of tomorrow.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology hosted our esteemed alum Akhila T J, who is currently employed as a manufacturing engineer with Motherson Aerospace.

This session, organized by IIAEM with JU-FET on 26th August 2024 for 1st year students of the aerospace department focused on understanding the importance of manufacturing processes in the aerospace field. The speaker, Ms. Akhila, explained how various aerospace companies function and the diverse job opportunities students can discover within the industry.

Post this session, the senior batches of the aerospace department were invited to discuss internship and job opportunities in aerospace companies.

Deeksharambh 2024 by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology spans from 12th August to 18th September 2024. As a part of raising awareness against ragging and its consequences, JU-FET organized an anti-ragging awareness week for students to participate in various activities for students to participate and understand the essence of a safe environment for learning and growth.

The Sketching and Face Painting Competition, themed 'Anti-Ragging' was an engaging event that showcased students' artistic talents and reinforced the institution's commitment to fostering a respectful and safe campus environment. Through creative expression and dialogue, students could contribute to the awareness and prevention of ragging on campus. This event set a positive tone for the Student Induction Program and emphasised the importance of community and mutual respect among students. Apart from the competition, the event featured discussions and presentations on anti-ragging policies, counselling services, and support systems available to students.

This event was a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers and first-year students as it provided the opportunity to encounter our role, and its challenges to maintain a good environment in college. Everyone present showed great enthusiasm and participated actively in making this event successful.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) NSS wing conducted the Cotton Bag Distribution and Awareness Rally (1600 Bags) event in Chiluru Gram Panchayat &  Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN Global Campus, Kanakapura, Karnataka. A total of 1280 students were involved in the event.

The cotton bag distribution and awareness rally was organized from 07th August to 30th August 2024. The vow to eliminate plastic and create a plastic-free campus was made as part of an awareness program. Under the direction of Dr. Hariprasad S.A, Director, JU-FET & Dr Geetha G, Director, School of Computer Science, JU-FET,, Dr. Raghu N supervised the cotton distribution and awareness rally in college & Chiluru Gram Panchayat, with a pledge-taking programme to say no to plastic to save the environment.

For all of the NSS volunteers, participating in this event was a wonderful opportunity to learn new things about “saving energy, water, and say no to plastic”. This initiative was a success because of the great enthusiasm and active participation from everyone in attendance.

Quasars Club of the School of Aerospace Engineering at JU-FET organized the National Space Day event on 23rd August 2024. The focus of this session was on the achievements of ISRO and the lessons that can be adapted through the challenges faced by ISRO on various missions. This session was led by Dr. G Raju (ex-scientist from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)) in person and Shri. B N Ramakrishna (Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC) at ISRO) virtually.

Post discussions and Q&A with chief guests, students led Team Avadhi Exhibition. This exhibition presented their journey in model rocketry and aerospace engineering. It featured a display of rockets and other aerospace models that had been successfully launched in competitions and events.

This program was followed by a Treasure Hunt to add an element of fun and engagement. This tech treasure hunt encouraged students to follow clues that were space-related and were designed to test participants' knowledge of space science, astronomy, and notable space missions.

As part of the Deeksharambh 2024 Initiative, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) was privileged to host an insightful session for our 1st-year B.Tech CSE/AI students, featuring Ms. Subhadra Gupta, Founder and Director of Lifespring Counselling Center. The session focused on the vital topics of mindfulness, mental well-being, and the influence of the subconscious mind.

Ms. Gupta began by introducing the students to the concept of mindfulness, emphasizing its importance in managing stress and enhancing overall well-being. She provided practical techniques to help students cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives, fostering a deeper awareness of their thoughts and emotions. The discussion then moved to the subconscious mind, where she explained its role in shaping behavior and decision-making. Ms. Gupta guided the students on how to recognize and control subconscious patterns, empowering them to make conscious choices in their academic and personal lives.

To reinforce these concepts, Ms. Gupta led a creative activity where students were asked to draw something that represented their deepest subconscious thoughts. This exercise not only encouraged introspection but also allowed students to visually express aspects of their inner selves. The session concluded with a powerful video on mindfulness, offering students a visual and auditory understanding of the practice.

This event underscores our dedication to providing a well-rounded education, where academic learning is complemented by essential life skills. By equipping our students with the tools for mental resilience, we are preparing them to thrive in both their studies and future careers.

As a part of welcoming 1st year B. Tech students to JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), the Faculty of Engineering and Technology had the honour of hosting resource persons who held expertise and insights into the world of technology.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering organized three industry talks. These sessions aimed to introduce the industry, highlight the enriching opportunities, our ongoing efforts to strengthen industry connections and reinforce our commitment to their professional growth.

Dr. Savitha (AI Tech Lead from IBM) delivered an engaging and thought-provoking session focused on the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies. She provided valuable insights into the current trends in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science, emphasizing how these technologies shape various industries' future. Her presentation also covered the practical applications of AI in real-world scenarios, offering our students a glimpse into the innovative work.

Mr. JIT Goel, Founder & CEO of XCEL Corp (USA) covered a range of critical topics, including the significance of industry-academic partnerships, an overview of XCEL Corp and its innovative services, and the company's strong emphasis on research and development. He shared success stories from XCEL Corp that provided students with a clear understanding of the company's impact and contributions to the tech industry. In addition, Mr. Goel discussed current emerging technologies and highlighted exciting job opportunities available in India and abroad. The session concluded with an in-depth discussion on XCEL Corp's hiring mechanisms and interview processes, offering valuable insights for students preparing to enter the workforce.

Mr. Deep Narayan, Senior Consultant at Medhavart System and a visiting professor at the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, began the session by emphasizing the importance of performance improvement, urging students to continually develop their skills and knowledge base to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving field of Data Science. He provided detailed insights into fundamental tools, including Excel basics and its essentials, and introduced the students to the Informatica ETL tool and Tableau software. These tools were presented as powerful resources for data visualization, extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)—all vital components in the Data Science domain. Furthermore, Mr. Narayan offered a comprehensive overview of current market needs and trends, particularly highlighting the increasing demand for data-driven decision-making that is reshaping industries worldwide. His emphasis on mastering the Informatica ETL tool as a key to better placement opportunities resonated with the students, motivating them to explore and hone these critical skills to align with industry requirements.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Aerospace Engineering signed an MoU with Capgemini, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that supports in enhancing academic and industry collaboration.

The MoU on 10th August 2024 was officially signed by Dr. Jitendra Kumar Mishra, Registrar of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Dignitaries from Capgemini present for the event include Chidanand Hiremath, Vice President
Padmakumar A S, Director, Sharanabasappa Rugi, Senior Manager, Sourav Narayan Biswas, Program Manager – University Relations & Hiring, and Thejasvi Kumar N, Manager - University Relations & Hiring.

The JU-FET team present for the event included Dr. Jitendra Kumar Mishra, Registrar, Dr. S A Hariprasad, Director - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Antonio Davis, Director-in-Charge, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Dr. Pushparajesh, Professor & Faculty, Chair - Placements, Ms. Preeti Bhandary, Chief Manager & Head - Corporate Relations & Placements, Mr. Senthil Nathan D, Senior Manager & Team Lead - Corporate Relations & Placements, and Ms. Sunitha P, Senior Manager & Team Lead - Corporate Relations & Placements

This collaboration between JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Capgemini aims to create numerous opportunities for students, including internships, training programs, and industry exposure, helping them to excel in their careers.

13th August 2024 commenced with Dr. S A Hariprasad, Director of FET at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) introducing a comprehensive roadmap for the next four years by covering key aspects of Engineering at the University. These included academic credits, college affiliations, the importance of building a strong friendship circle, and the effective use of LinkedIn for professional growth.

The session ended with a sense of accomplishment and renewed enthusiasm among students that set the stage for their promising academic and professional journeys ahead.

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Mr. Fernandes, with his extensive experience in the drone industry, shared insights on the role of drones in various applications, including aerial mapping, surveillance, agriculture, and disaster management. He emphasized the technological advancements driving the industry forward and the increasing demand for skilled professionals in this domain.
The talk was educational yet inspiring for our students, encouraging them to explore new avenues in aerospace engineering and related fields. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) remains committed to providing its students with opportunities to engage with industry experts and gain insights that complement their academic learning.

We had the privilege of hosting Mr. Sridhar Dharmarajan, the Managing Director of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (i) Pvt. Ltd., as a distinguished industry resource person. Mr. Dharmarajan, a renowned leader with over 30 years of experience, provided our first-year students with invaluable insights into the technology domain and business leadership.

Mr. Dharmarajan is a Chief Executive Officer and Strategy Leader known for his remarkable track record in creating, growing, and transforming businesses. His extensive experience spans launching and establishing multinational corporations and start-ups in India, demonstrating exceptional skills in improving P&L and driving success. His customer-centric approach and expertise in digital innovation have made him a visionary leader in bridging traditional industries with emerging technologies.

School of Computer Science and Engineering in association with Futurense Technologies has successfully conducted a 5 Day Faculty Development Program from July 13 to July 19, 2024.

Edulateral Foundation ideates, innovates, and integrates technical skills in the most relevant disciplines today. As they take a step ahead, the School of  Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) signed an MoU with Edulateral Foundation intending to include industry training and courses that aid students build confidence and practical knowledge in the industry.

The MoU signed focuses on experiential learning, innovation, consultancy support, LMS access for industry courses, and research excellence through programmes, workshops, and competitions. The MoU ensures to bring together all technologies under one roof and offer joint certification with Edulateral Foundation, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), and respective industry technology partners.

Edulateral Foundation and JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) aim to harvest mutual benefits through:

1) Knowledge fusion in IoT, AI, HPC, and Cybersecurity
2) Cooperative research endeavors
3) Nurturing future talents
4) Cultivating a culture of innovation
5) Enhancing employability
6) Promoting entrepreneurship and start-ups

This MoU between JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Edulateral Foundation works towards benefiting the students in the School of Computer Science and Engineering via practical courses and lab training to help them meet industry standards and career goals with ease.

Intel, a multinational corporation and technology company that delivers AI across cloud, data center, edge, and client with their exclusive hardware and software signed an MoU with JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) as an effort to offer B. Tech CSE specialization in IoT.

The MoU was signed on 12 July 2024 at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, School of Computer Science and Engineering. This collaboration aims to enhance the curriculum and benefit students with lab projects and certifications. Both the students and faculty will be certified every semester/ year on defined technical subjects, with certification.

Various areas where students will be trained include IoT, AI (ML & DL), HPC, and Cybersecurity. Lab projects will be integrated into the curriculum to enhance practical learning. There will also be support for startups, fostering an entrepreneurial culture among students.

Additionally, each semester will feature a five-day (40-hour) on-site in-campus hands-on workshop delivered by Edulateral Foundation, Intel-certified trainers, followed by online activities and project support. This partnership enables students to secure internships and participate in hackathons, providing valuable practical experience and opportunities for innovation.

The spectacular Alumni Meet at JAIN Global Campus, Kanakapura was designed to bring alumni together, share memories, and renew familiar bonds while fostering the growth of new ones. The Faculty of Engineering and Technology embarked on a fresh chapter on June 1, 2024, as they welcomed their former students back to campus for a networking session intended for strengthening their shared future.

Scheduled to take place between 3 and 7 PM, the commemoration began with a reception, enabling teachers and students to connect and share recollections. A series of activities and events followed afterwards. Honorable Chancellor Dr. Chenraj Roychand's address to the attendees boost spirits leading to the unveiling of the Alumni Newsletter.

Dr. Raj Singh, the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, spearheaded the program post Honourable Chancellor Dr. Chenraj Roychand's address. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor shared his insights and recollections of the students on campus. The JAIN Alumni Report was presented by Mr. Amish Jain, President of the JU Alumni Association, at the culmination of the program. Renowned alumni who have achieved great success in their disciplines were highlighted in the report. This session was beneficial not just to peers but also the future generation as they were acquainted with emerging opportunities post-graduation.

The Alumni Meet recognized and celebrated the lasting associations, accomplishments, and experiences that students and the university share. It was beyond simply a simple Alumni Meet. The Faculty of Engineering and Technology is delighted about having its former students return to campus to once more celebrate community, achievement, and growth.

Blockchain Council offers a range of certifications that focuses on enabling students inclining towards future digital innovations and offers certification courses that are designed to suit students from all backgrounds. Trusted by major collaborators, the MoU and partnership aims to advance students from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology in the areas of Blockchain technology and related technologies. The aim of this MoU remains to equip individuals of all backgrounds to familiarize and advance in this technology.

The MoU was signed on 26th June, 2024 and intends to bring together JU-FET and Blockchain Council and establish a partnership that benefits students in the field of engineering and technology. The MoU will facilitate certifications in Blockchain, AI, NFT, Metaverse, and other emerging technologies and jointly promote Blockchain awareness within Bangalore, and Karnataka through hackathons, seminars, and other promotional activities. The future of this MoU is to establish a specialised Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology and provide the opportunity to earn Blockchain Council certifications from the commencement of second academic year.

This MoU exhibits an action from the two entities toward providing quality education and keeping students in step of advancement of technology.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-To-Be-University) and Siemens India Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the “Siemens Excellence Centre for Electric Vehicle Design” in Industry Integrated Program. The MoU aims to strengthen the industry-institute association that will prove to be a vital link in reducing the technology adoption curve for the faculty and students.

Mr. Aiyappan Ramamurthy, the Director of Siemens, with his team and Vice President of Jain Trust, Mr. Ravindra Bandary inaugurated this event. The celebration began with ribbon cutting and inaugurals from the dignitaries of Siemens and Jain University followed by spiritual song and lamp lighting. 

Dr Geetha G, Director of Computer Science gave the welcome address followed by a talk on collaboration given by Dr. Hariprasad S A, Director, FET – JU. The director of Siemens shared insights on the collaboration and said “As an organization, Siemens believes in fostering sustainable partnerships with academic institutions for knowledge sharing. We are proud to associate with Jain University through this MoU and believe that it would serve as a vital link in reducing the technology adoption curve especially in the world of process Electric Vehicle design”.

The MoU would facilitate in promoting the SITRAIN, Siemens Ltd. designed training courses to the faculty of various Engineering Colleges across India. The training module has been designed with an objective to provide effective, flexible and value-based training to faculty. The certification courses encompass a step-by-step learning approach and also include demonstration sessions as well as hands-on practice sessions.

Expressing his delight about the newly-formed collaboration, Mr. Ravindra Bandary said, “This is an excellent example of co-ordination and co-operation between Industry and Institute.” Further seconding the concept was Dr. Hariprasad S A, Director, FET – JU said, “The aim of this training is to train the trainer which will result in quality teaching in Electric Vehicle field and will help in increasing awareness about Electric Vehicle field amongst the masses”.

The event was a big success since this collaboration of the industry and education sector will provide high quality teaching concepts to the faculty. The faculty and management are looking forward to this partnership. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Antanio Davis, Director, IIAEM – JU.

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) hosted the Google AI FEST on 23rd September. It was a monumental celebration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential. Powered by Google for Developers India Edu Program and supported by GDSC Jain University, the event aimed to educate and inspire students about AI's applications and emerging trends. The festival featured an array of seminars, immersive workshops, and a creative Ideathon, engaging participants in the limitless possibilities of AI.

The event commenced with an auspicious lamp-lighting ceremony, graced by dignitaries from the AI and education sectors. Notably, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally unveiled, signifying a commitment between Google Asia Pacific Pvt Ltd and Jain Deemed-to-be University to revolutionise education through open web and cloud technologies.

Distinguished speakers, including visionaries like Dr. Chenraj Roychand and Ronnie Screwvala, shared their insights, enriching the audience's knowledge. The keynote address by former Google AI architect, Mr. Joinal Ahmed, delved into "Generative AI and Responsible AI," emphasising ethical considerations and AI's potential to revolutionise industries.

Workshops by industry experts provided hands-on learning opportunities, covering topics like Vertex AI and Cloud Security. An Ideathon encouraged participants to present innovative solutions, with Team CYBER emerging as the winner.

The Google AI FEST concluded as a resounding success, leaving attendees inspired and informed about AI's exciting possibilities. It showcased the power of collaboration, education, and innovation in the AI field, and attendees eagerly anticipate future editions of this event to further expand the frontiers of AI knowledge and creativity. Gratitude was extended to all contributors, emphasizing the pivotal role each played in the event's success.

The Computer Science and Engineering-Internet of Things organised Project Expo on 19th May 2023 to provide a platform for participants to showcase their projects. The aim of the event was to start a discussion between the students and industry professionals about the potential role of IoT in shaping the future of various industries. The event brought together tech enthusiasts, curious minds, and seekers of inspiration to demonstrate the practical applications of IoT technology and its potential impact on the sustainable development of the country.

The event featured a diverse range of real-world projects that emphasised the benefits of IoT in areas of home automation, industrial monitoring, agriculture, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and transportation. Each project exhibited meticulous planning, innovative design, and flawless execution. The event brought out the participants’ creativity, ingenuity, and technical expertise through the projects. The hard work of the participants showed how IoT technology can be utilised to address various challenges and enhance everyday life.

Mr. Ravindra Bhandari, Vice President, JGI and Dr Hariprasad S A, Director, Faculty of Engineering Technology, appreciated the efforts of the students and congratulated them on the practical application of their knowledge and skills. Dr Geetha, Director of the School of Computer Science and Engineering, praised the students who participated in the project Expo. She took the opportunity to guide the students on the process of applying for patents to protect their ideas. She further motivated the participants to write and publish research papers in reputed conferences and journals.

Project Expo wrapped up on a positive and successful note; leaving the attendees impressed and inspired by the remarkable projects of the students. They were able to exchange ideas with the students and gain valuable insight into the field of IoT. The event not only showcased the students' abilities but also highlighted the endless possibilities and potential of IoT technology.

Jain University hosted a panel discussion on 'Addressing Addictive Behaviours' on 5th May 2023 to raise awareness about the negative impact of addiction. The panel consisted of distinguished names like Mr. SJ Chander, CEO at FSHI, Ms. Ashwini, PhD Scholar at NIMHANS, and Dr. Jayant, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at NIMHANS. Dr. Pooja Verma, Associate Professor at Jain University also acted as a panellist along with Dr. Manjunath P, HOD at Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Research Institute, and Dr. U Sahayraj, Consultant for Addiction Treatment at CFTFK-FSHI. The discussion was organised by Dr. Raghu N from the National Service Scheme (NSS) Wing and revolved around the harmful effects of drugs, technology, tobacco, and alcohol.

Mr. SJ Chander started the discussion by addressing the impact of drugs on health. He took the opportunity to explain how addiction to drugs can have severe consequences on the human body and mind, leading to health issues and even death. He further mentioned that the use of illicit drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, can have a lasting impact on a person's health, including damage to vital organs like the brain, heart, and lungs. Ms. Ashwini took the mic next and spoke on the harmful effects of technology addiction. She explained to the students that excessive use of smartphones and social media was a leading cause of mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She urged the students to limit their screen time to reduce the negative impact on their mental health.

Next, Dr. Manjunath P addressed the students and talked about the impact of tobacco and alcohol on health. He brought the attention of the students on the severe damage that smoking and alcohol consumption was causing to people’s lungs, liver and other vital organs. He went on to reveal that alcohol and tobacco consumption are increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Pooja Verma took the stage next and highlighted how young people are more susceptible to addiction due to stress, peer pressure, and other social factors. He explained that many students seek out drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as a coping mechanism but instead, get trapped in a vicious cycle.

Dr. Jayant spoke on the consequences of unprotected sex and drug use. He explained to the students that the two were interrelated since drug use can lead to loss of control, resulting in risky behaviour like unprotected sex. He talked about the importance of safe sex practices and the need for individuals to seek help if they are struggling with addiction. Dr. U Sahayraj spoke next and discussed at length the harmful effects of tobacco and the challenges of quitting. He explained that regular tobacco use can cause severe health complications, ranging from stroke, heart disease to cancer. He also talked about the challenges of quitting smoking and the need for treatment and support to overcome addiction.

Throughout the event, students interacted openly with the panellists and asked them relevant questions pertaining to their area of expertise. The guests guided the students and advised them against addiction of all sorts. The panel discussion was a successful event that educated the students on the topic of addiction.

On the 6th of April 2023, the Department of Mechanical Engineering under the Yaanthrik Club organised a seminar on Career Opportunities after Engineering. The primary purpose of the seminar was to introduce students and professionals interested in pursuing higher education in engineering, technology, or science-related fields to the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam.

The seminar focused on several key objectives, including providing an overview of the GATE exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and registration process as well as explaining the importance of GATE exam scores for admission to postgraduate programmes in prestigious universities and institutes in India and abroad. The seminar also aimed to highlight the benefits of cracking the GATE exam, such as opportunities for research, scholarships, fellowships, and jobs in the public and private sectors.

During the seminar, attendees received guidance on how to prepare effectively for the exam, including study strategies, time management techniques, and the use of resources such as textbooks, study materials, and online tools. Additionally, a Q&A session provided students with the opportunity to ask questions and clarify doubts about the exam and its preparation. The department also provided additional resources, such as study materials, practice tests, and workshops, to support students in their preparation for the GATE exam.

Overall, the seminar offered accurate information about the GATE exam and its preparation as well as guidance and support to help students succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.

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The Astronautical Society of India is organising the IN-SPACe CANSAT India 2022-23 competition, which challenges students to design, develop, and launch a satellite weighing under 0.7 kg to an altitude of 900 meters above the launch site.

Team ARDRA, consisting of B.Tech Aerospace and Robotics students, has made significant progress in the competition. They have successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and are now preparing to qualify for the Comprehensive Design Review (CDR), followed by Mission/Flight Readiness Review.

If they succeed in these stages, their CANSAT will be launched in July 2023, marking a significant achievement in the competition. We look forward to seeing the innovative ideas and technical expertise that Team ARDRA will bring to the table ahead in the competition.

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology inaugurated ICode, the Center of Excellence in Coding and Computational Thinking, on 10 February 2023. The idea of ICode was conceptualised with the objective of shaping the careers of IT students through technical education, research and services that align with the evolving societal needs. The goal is to create a learning environment for the students that promotes research activities and leads to quality placements and personality development.

The ICode initiative was especially launched keeping in mind the needs of the second and third year IT students. The purpose of the centre is to impart quality technical education to learners with competence, knowledge, ethics and social responsibility. ICode was made possible by the tireless efforts and constant encouragement of Dean CSE Dr. Geetha G, Deputy Director Dr. Sengottaiyan N and Director Dr. Hariprasad S A.

After the successful launch of ICode, Prof. Sowmya M S ICode In-charge, addressed the students and made them aware about its activities, initiatives, and upcoming boot camps. Taking the lead on the usage of coding platforms, Prof. Narasimhayya Ellur described the entrepreneurial opportunities that can be created through impeccable coding skills. He went on to explain to the students how following the procedures and activities provided by ICode can help them gain confidence in their coding skills. The launch event ended with huge round of applause by the students who were excited to make the most of this opportunity.

HOLOWORLD is the Skill MetaVerse Augmenting Humans and Robots founded in 2018. They started an interactive campaign, RoboYatra to give students the exposure to cutting-edge technology in Robotics, and AR/VR. The RoboYatra was organized at JAIN University on January 31st under the patronage of The Turing Club (TTC). The one day seminar included a demo of HOLOWORLD’s flagship product, “HoloSuit” which is a motion capture wearable that enables people to experience virtual and augmented experiences in a natural way.

Sanjana, the student coordinator of the TTC initiated the workshop by providing a brief overview of what the event holds, followed by the felicitation of the team members of the HOLOWORLD by the Dean, Dr. Geetha Ganesan, the Program Head of CSE-AIML, Dr. Merin Thomas and Mr. Srinidhi and Ms. Anamika from Miles Education.

The participants got a chance to learn about the fundamentals of ROBOTICS with a live demonstration of a humanoid robot. Dr. Kasar, the Chief Research Officer conducted an interactive session with the students and explained to them metaverse is. He then went on to give a live demonstration of HOLOWORLD’s Robot and its abilities as well as its components.

The students learned that HOLOWORLD uses a combination of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and 5G for their robot. The hands-on learning experience of the workshop attracted students from all semesters and IT branches who got the opportunity to interact with the team of HOLOWORLD. It was true learning experience for the students as well as the faculty of the School of Computer Science and Engineering.

ISAC is a public-private-partner of the Ministry of Education, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), MeitY (The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), Government of India, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and other public sector and corporate bodies. The MoU aims to advance the cyber security capacity building and train 1,00,000 professionals for empanelment in the National Security Database (NSD) programme.

The MoU was signed on 19th December 2022 and intends to collaborate towards establishing a Cyber Security Center of Excellence (professional level with cyber-physical system lab and the virtual labs) with an aviation cyber security focus in Bengaluru and other locations in Karnataka to be part of the hub and cluster model with many other institutions like Spokes as part of the KDEM initiative. The MoU will facilitate research and development, capacity building, Faculty Development Programmes, and ISAC training programmes. It will enable the creation of next-generation cyber security leaders under the NSD Scholar and Governance Programmes. The university and ISAC will jointly develop new programmes and provide them to stakeholders under ISAC. In addition to collaborating to offer red-teaming activities and hackathons, the MoU will also help develop a culture of ethics at the workplace under the Clean Exit Platform as a part of the national ethics culture building. The collaboration will result in the making of various cybersecurity products and services. The MoU will also offer cyber security consultancy, forensic audits, and cyber security training to defence services, police organisations, security agencies, government bodies, PSUs, and corporate entities.

The MoU will act as a starting step in creating and developing a world-class infrastructure in the cybersecurity domain.

The Jain University NSS wing organised Republic Day celebrations at Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain Global campus, Kanakapura, Karnataka. 152 volunteers were involved in organizing the event.

This year FET-JU staff and students celebrated Republic Day with great patriotic fervour and zest. For the students of Jain University, 26^th January, 2023 was a day to delve into the freedom struggle and political history of India. Our students and esteemed faculty joined hands to make it a memorable day. Special guests Mr. Kendaswamy, Mrs. Meena and Mr. Divyakanth joined us with a celebratory spirit. To mark the proud occasion, our NSS officer, Dr. Raghu N hoisted the national flag and delivered an inspiring speech advising the students to become responsible citizens of the nation. The students rejoiced when Mr. Divyakanth gave an enlightening speech about the legends that fought for Indian independence and sacrificed their lives. The speeches aroused a sense of pride in students for being citizens of a country with a brave past. In the end, sweets were distributed to all the participants as a token of thanks.

It was a learning experience for NSS volunteers as they organised an event to celebrate the undying human spirit to triumph in the face of adversity. The faculty of the school was very cooperative and everyone showed great enthusiasm and participated actively, making this project a success.

Highlights from the speech:

1. Sacrifices made for freedom by the people of our country.
2. The unfortunate price our freedom fighters paid for our unity and liberty.
3. Democracy gives us the power to build our nation.
4. As a free nation, we should still follow the principles of unity and non-violence that helped us win our freedom.

Happy Republic day to all!

Project exhibitions are knowledge-sharing platforms for both students and teachers to share their expertise and experience with each other. These exhibitions provide a common platform for young students to demonstrate their talent through a variety of working and non-working scientific models to a large audience. These exhibitions help budding students acquire multiple skills that are essential for their professional careers. These exhibitions also aim to promote scientific attitude, multiple intelligence, and social constructivism among the student fraternity.

The NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology joined hands with ST Thomas PU College to organise a project exhibition on the eve of Kanaka Utsava Celebrations at Kanakapura. The event facilitated hands-on learning in science and technology while providing a common platform to all the young students. The event fostered collaborative learning among the students and helped them present their innovative ideas to a larger audience.

Mr. Suresh, an Hon’ble Member of Parliament from the Kanakapura constituency inaugurated the event on 16th November 2022 at ST Thomas PU College, Kanakapura. The event received an excellent response with the participation of over 900+ students from different educational institutions. There was a healthy exchange of creative ideas between the teachers and students throughout the event and everyone actively demonstrated their scientific models. The event also gave an opportunity for all the students to witness the novel things available in government school settings.

The exhibition was a huge success as it ignited the rational mind sets of young children and inspired them to take up a sustainable scientific journey in their future.

The JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), School of Computer Science and IT signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the Department of IT, Yarsi University, Jakarta Indonesia.

Under the MoUs, both the universities will take up various academic activities like publication of research papers, faculty exchange programmes, student exchange programmes, joint projects, joint internships for students, joint supervision of doctoral and advanced research in information technology and in other trending Computer Science streams such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cyber-Physical System etc.

Speaking during the event Dr. Geetha G, Dean, School of CSIT, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Prof. Ummi Azizah Rachmawati, Dean, Department of IT, Yarsi University expressed that the MoUs will provide a strong framework for active engagement in both teaching and research activities in both the universities.

The MoUs will facilitate mutual understanding between both the universities and opens up avenues for exchanging productive academic and research activities. It also paves the way for both the universities to take up various activities like joint research programmes and joint project execution in the Computer Science and Engineering domain especially the fields of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science etc. and submit proposals in the Indo-Asian Forum.

The exceptionally brilliant and enthusiastic students of BTech Information Science & Engineering (ISE) and Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) have published their collection of poems in the edited book, Blossom: A Book of Poems, under the guidance and editorship of Dr. Raisun Mathew, Assistant Professor of English, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering & Technology. The group of creative and talented young writers who aspire to become future engineers share exciting and insightful thoughts on various contemporary issues and relevant topics of interest from their diverse experiences and perspectives.

List of Contributors: 
Sohan M. - Hrishita Nayak - Prem Hosure - K. P. Sai Siri - Kota Pranati - Saurabh Kumar Yadav - Mahesh Kumar Pati - Rahul Raj - Sreehari Manu - Aditya A. S. - Manshi Mishra - Shantanu Raj - Bhoomika H. K. - Aadith Nidi - Saileja Sahu - Inchara S. - Fenil Gajera - Basanth S. Gowda - Aditya Maurya - Deepak Goud - N. R. Sanjay Kumar - Priyanshee Mishra - Varshini H. R. - Shashank Shekhar Rai - Ayush Kumar - Kiran Kumar Y. S. - Sharvari P - Prince Gupta - Neeluri Punarvika - V. Mokshith - Chandra Bhusan Kumar Yadav - S. Renganayaki - Sindhu R. - Eashan Saju - Akshara Avasthi - Nikhil Reddy K. - Rakshit Jain - Sreeram E. S. - Shreya K. 

The students of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) underwent International Placement Orientation on 6 November 2022, at JAIN Global Campus.

The Training & Placement Cell of FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in association with ZENKEN Corporation, Japan organised the international placement orientation session for all the students of Computer Science Engineering, Information Science and Computer Science (all specialisations).

The interactive session was focused more on creating awareness among the students about potential opportunities available in Japan for Indian talents. The delegates Mr.Teru and Ms.Tara from ZENKEN corporation Japan conducted an informative session explaining about the advantages of working in Japan. They further discussed about the untapped opportunities available in Japan for Indian talents. The delegates further gave deeper insights about the work culture, social culture and also the importance of the Japanese language for getting jobs in Japan. The details of the "Japan placement drive", that will be taking place in August 2023 were also shared by the visiting delegates.

The interactive session helped the students to get a deeper knowledge about the technical skills required to start a progressive career in Japan.

The students of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) celebrated “Kannada Rajyotsava” and “The Constitution Day” on 25th November 2022 at the JAIN Global Campus.

Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations
The Kannada Rajyotsava also known as Karnataka Foundation Day, is celebrated every year on 1st November. The day is celebrated by all Kannadigas to commemorate the formation of Karnataka State in the year 1956 by merging all the Kannada-speaking regions of South India.

To celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava, the NSS wing and the cultural club organised the event “Nadaswara” at the JAIN Global Campus. The students participated in various cultural activities that showcased the cultural richness of Karnataka. The Kannada anthem (“Jaya Bharatha Jananiya Tanujate”) was played, while the dance performances of “Bharatanatyam” and “Hip Hop” by the students became the major highlights of the event. The traditional dance performances like “Dollu Kunitha”, “Devara Kunitha”, “Veeragaase” and “Tamte Kunitha” by the local artists further elevated the “Nadaswara” celebrations.

Constitution Day
The “Constitution Day” or “Samvidhan Diwas” is celebrated every year to commemorate the adaptation of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949.

On the eve of the Constitution Day, Dr. Chandrashekar Shastry read out the “Pledge to Constitution” to all the students. During his short speech, he spoke about the history and importance of Constitution Day and the Constituent Assembly. The interactive session, helped the students to develop a deeper insight into Constituent Assembly and also gave them an opportunity to remember the contributions made by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar towards the framing of Constitution of India.

The events inculcated a spirit of excitement among the students, as they developed deeper insights of India and its cultural diversity.

The students of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) observed “The Constitution Day” on 26th November 2022 at JAIN Global Campus.

The “Constitution Day” or “Samvidhan Diwas” is celebrated every year to commemorate the adaptation of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949., which came into effect on 26th January 1950.

Dr. S.A. Hariprasad, Director of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) addressed all the students about the significance of Constitution day.  Further, Dr.Hariprasad in his speech remembered the contributions made by Dr.B.R. Ambedkar towards the framing of the Constitution of India. He further spoke about the importance of India being a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic country.

The Preamble

“WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC
REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the
Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

The "Preamble to the Constitution of India" was recited by all the students and the speech by the Director Dr. S.A. Hariprasad inspired everyone.

The NSS volunteer students of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) celebrated the “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” with the children of Government High School Paduvanagere, Kankapura on 5th November 2022. The event was organised at the Government High School, Paduvanagere, as a part of “Vigilance Awareness Week” which is observed between October 31st to November 6th every year.

The Rashtriya Ekta Divas or National Unity Day is celebrated every year on October 31st to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was responsible for the unification of India after independence.

Dr. S.A. Hariprasad in his short speech remembered the achievements of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, while Mr. Raju, the Head Master of Government High School Paduvanagere delivered a speech about the importance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. The images and newspaper cuttings from the archives about the unification of India were displayed by the volunteers in the school premises.

Further, the volunteers from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) along with the school kids took a pledge of unity and solidarity under the guidance of Dr.S.A. Hariprasad, Director, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) with great enthusiasm.

Pledge
“I Solemnly pledge that I decide myself to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen, I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure internal security of my country”.

All the students cherished the event by learning about the sacrifices and achievements made by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Everyone participated with great enthusiasm and the event tried to inculcate the spirit of unity and inspired the students to stay united and serve the nation.

The Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) celebrated the Rashtriya Ekta Divas on 03rd November 2022 at JAIN Global Campus. The Rashtriya Ekta Divas or National Unity Day is celebrated every year on 31st October to mark the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a remarkable role in unifying all the territories of India after attaining freedom in 1947.

The Rashtriya Ekta Divas or National Unity Day is celebrated to re-affirm or nation’s inherent strength and resilience to withstand the actual and potential threats to our country’s unity, integrity and security.

Dr.S.A.Hariprasad, Director, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Chief Guest inaugurated the event and delivered a short speech on the importance of National Unity Day by remembering the achievements and sacrifices made by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for uniting the country post-independence.  Dr.S.A, Hariprasad, further delivered the oath of unity to all the students and faculty members on the eve of National Unity Day.

Pledge
“I Solemnly pledge that I decide myself to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen, I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure internal security of my country”.

The programme concluded with great enthusiasm with the active participation of both students and faculty of FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event inculcated the spirit of unity in diversity among the students and inspired them to stay united to serve the nation.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Tata Technologies came together to sign an MoU for “Product Development” through quality training for all the engineering students. The MoU equips the young engineers with workable skills and to increase the industry awareness and connections.

The MoU facilitates high-quality training sessions for the students in the field of “Product Development. The collaboration further supports the students in an array of areas such as training and development, and regular guest lectures from industry experts. The MoU enables Tata Technology to continuously assess the students for offering internships and the students will get a chance to work on live projects from Tata Technologies for better practical knowledge.

Tata Technologies has created e-learning courses hosted on I GET IT (www.myigetit.com) which will be available to engineering students through the flagship program - EngAge.

The portal consists of vast learning resources that are essential to develop the skilled engineers for the current industry requirements. Under this MoU, the engineering students are given unlimited access to this E-Learning portal.

About Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is a purpose-led transformation partner that has partnered with many large businesses across the globe to build a collective knowledge through innovation for a better future. Tata Technologies is a global strategic engineering partner that brings together the best of modern engineering and digital transformation focused on fulfilling its mission of helping the world with better products and experiences.

Tata Technologies work with global OEMs and their partners across the sectors of automotive, industrial machinery, aerospace, and adjacent verticals to innovate, manufacture, and produce better products and help them drive efficiencies in their businesses.

The students of the Department of Electrical & Electronics of Faculty of Engineering & Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) visited the Solar Power Plant in Doddalahalli in Kanakapura as the part of industrial visit curriculum on 11th October 2022.

The privately owned Solar Power Plant is spread across 75 hectares, capable to generate nearly about 20 MW of electrical energy from solar energy. The vast solar panels spread across the plant converts the solar energy into electrical energy and transmit it to the main power grid.

The Solar Power Plant is divided into 5 zones, each generating 4 MW of power daily from 7.00 AM to 5.00 PM. The fixed solar panels are only capable to generate electricity in the daytime, while the plant goes for maintenance during the night.  The semi-automated power plant is monitored from two different control rooms with limited personnel throughout the year.

The faculty from the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University); Dr.Sujith Kumar K (Asst. Prof.) and Dr.Hannah Jessie Rani K (Asst. Prof.), Mr.Raghu N, Ms.Yashaswini H K and Ms.Spoorthi accompanied the students for the industrial visit. All of them interacted with the students and gave practical explanation of the working of the Solar Power Plant.

The industrial visit was very informative as all the students got the practical knowledge of working of the solar power plant and green electricity generation.

The department of sports and physical education of the Faculty of Engineering JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) along with the NSS wing organised a Marathon-” Run While You Can” for all the students at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Global Campus, Kanakapura on 30 September 2022.

The students and faculty from all the departments and semesters actively participated in the marathon. The marathon track of nearly 4 Kms was prepared in the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Global Campus by the NSS volunteers.

The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Dr. Ravindra Bhandari, Vice Chancellor JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Dr. S.A. Hariprasad- Director Faculty of Engineering and Technology, was the Guest of Honour, Dr Chandrashekar Shastry Dean of PG and Dr.Geetha Rani also witnessed this energetic event.

The marathon started at 9.30 am and soon all the participants hit the running track. Refreshments, water and energy drinks were kept at every 500 mts for all the participants to keep them hydrated throughout the sport. Emergency services such as medical supplies, ambulances and doctors were deployed all across the track to meet any unforeseen circumstances. The marathon was a huge success with no injuries reported, a total of 10 participants, 5 boys and 5 girls became the winners of the marathon.

Dr Ravindra Bhandari and Dr. S.A. Hari Prasad, spoke about the importance of sports and also distributed the cash prizes to all the winners of the marathon.

Students of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) create awareness about Nutrition in children through “POSHAN ABHYAN”

The NSS volunteers from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organised an initiative “POSHAN ABHYAN” to create awareness about healthy food and nutrition among the children. The event was held in Paduvanagere near Kanakapura from 28-Sep-2022 to 30-Sept-2022.

On the first day, volunteers organised many fun-filled activities like Quiz competitions, Small talk sessions etc. for everyone under the theme of “Healthy Food”; to develop awareness about the nutritional values of a variety of food items. Along with this, the volunteers helped the children to learn more about science, food and plants throughout the day. The evening was filled with joy with everyone participating in fun activities like dancing, singing, campfire etc. As a token of appreciation sweets and chocolates were distributed to everyone.

The next day our volunteers engaged the students by spreading awareness about different types of food items that consisted of high proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. All the volunteers spoke about the health benefits of consuming leafy vegetables and milk along with the benefits of daily exercises. The children were also told about the harmful effects of junk foods its effects on the health in the longer go. The children were made to understand about the techniques to overcome the challenge of avoiding junk food.

Further to give a traditional touch to “POSHAN ABHYAN”, tasty and nutritional banana leaf meals were arranged for everyone by the volunteers of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in association with Mr Raju, Head Master, Government High School Paduvanagere.

The NSS volunteers of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) gave the facelift to the walls of a school under the initiative of “School Cleaning and Painting Programme”, held between September 28th 2022 and September 30th 2022 at the Paduvanagere Government High School, Paduvanagere, Kanakapura.

Under the initiative, the NSS volunteers cleaned all the walls of the classrooms and the main building of the school and painted them with artistic illustrations. The volunteers showcased their hidden talents by painting the walls throughout the school with attractive pictures under the theme of “education”.

The inside walls of the classrooms were also decorated vibrantly with numerous colourful paintings related to education aids and other stuff. While. the main walls were painted with numerous shiny and colourful illustrations of famous sayings, cartoon characters, social awareness messages, paintings related to environment conservation and many more.

The event was a fun-filled ride and gave an excellent platform for all the students to showcase their artistic talents and their passion for painting and drawing. Further, the volunteers had an excellent opportunity to understand better about the novel things that are followed by the government school. The children and authorities of the school actively participated in the event and made the project a grand success

The event was conducted by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in association with Mr. Raju, Head Master, Government High School, Paduvanagere, Kanakapura.

The students of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) celebrated Engineer’s Day on 15-Sep-2022. The day is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary and pay tribute to the contributions for the country made by the legendry engineer, Bharat Ratna Sir. Mokshagundam Vishveshwaraya.

Sir. Mokshagundam Vishveshwaraya, served as the “Diwan of Mysore” and was a visionary who has played an important role in establishing many iconic structures like construction of KRS dam and Hydroelectric power station in Mysore, establishment of Mysore Soap Factory, Mysore Iron and Steel works, State Bank of Mysore, Institute of Engineering and Technology and many more.

On engineer’s day, Dr. Raju, Former ISRO scientist and visiting professor for JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) was felicitated by the faculty and students for his valuable contribution to Indian Space and Technology programmes at ISRO.

The students of Faculty of Engineering & Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University participated in the “Project Exhibition”, where they displayed their innovative ideas through working engineering models. Students from different schools were invited to the exhibition for having an interaction with the engineering students. Many cultural activates like Musical Chair, dance performances and light music performances by the students added sparkle to the event.

The students of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) celebrated Teacher’s Day on 05-Sep-2022. The "Teacher's Day" is celebrated across India to mark the birth anniversary of Former President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He is considered as the greatest educator and the greatest visionary of the independent India.

The event was organised to pay tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan by the students and teachers of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). To encourage self-evaluation, motivation and team building among the students, Dr. S.A. Hariprasad, Director of Faculty of Engineering and Technology JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) advised the teachers to follow research-based teaching methodologies for the students in his inaugural speech.

Many games and fun activities like "Treasure Hunt", "Pong O Ball", "Battleground Mobile India (BGMI)", "Project Exhibition" etc. were organised by the students. Both the students and teachers actively participated in all the activities and games to win prizes.

In addition to this, the "Project Exhibition" was organised by different departments of engineering of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The students from all the engineering departments actively participated in the exhibition to display their innovative ideas through live projects and working models.

The school students from Paduvanagere Government School and Jain Public School were invited to visit the Project Exhibition. The children from both the schools actively interacted with the participants and exchanged their ideas.

To mark the 75 years of freedom, the NSS wing of the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, celebrated Independence Day on 15th August 2022. The students and staff of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology actively participated in the event and made an attempt to remember the souls of all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle.

Invitees Mr. Kendaswamy, Mrs. Ranjini Bhat and Mr. Divyakanth were present on the occasion. Around 07:45 a.m., prayers were offered to Bharat Mata. The flag hoisting was done by Dr. Hariprasad S.A, Director - Faculty of Engineering and Technology. Dr. Hariprasad S.A. in his speech gave a call to all the students to become responsible citizens and participate in the nation-building process. Mr. Divyakanth in his speech recalled the sacrifices made by all the legends, who lost their lives during the fight for independence. The event truly honoured the sacrifices made by the people of our country for freedom.

Har Ghar Tiranga Celebrations by the members of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Family

On the eve of 75 years of Indian Independence, the students and staff actively joined hands to celebrate the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ki Amrut Mahotsav, an initiative by the Government of India. The students and staff hoisted the tricolour flags at their residences to showcase their love and respect towards the country.

Selfies with the hoisted flag were taken and posted on the official website that was specially developed by the Government of India. The students and staff also shared their photos with the Indian Flag across all their social media accounts and made an attempt to inculcate patriotism in the Indian diaspora across the globe.

India is one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world and its transportation system offers a diversified mix of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and different public transport. This gives enormous potential and opportunity for electrification across various industries. In this milieu, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, in association with IEEE PELS, Bangalore Chapter jointly organised a webinar on Electrification of vehicles - Challenges and solutions on 14th April 2022. The chief guest for the session was Mr. Kedar Deo, Senior Technical Manager at Hexagon MI.

The faculty coordinator Dr. Balamurugan M, Assistant Professor - Department of EEE, FET, welcomed the chief guest and introduced him to the audience. The speaker started the session by highlighting major factors driving the electrification of vehicles, EV market trends, and the anatomy of electric vehicles. Next, he discussed the challenges faced as an EV consumer, EV designer, and EV manufacturer. Mr. Kedar Deo holds a master's degree in automotive engineering and has 18+ years of experience in the field of NVH, acoustics, automotive and engineering solutions. He also shared challenges faced in EV design and manufacturing and solutions for it.

Around 125 participants joined this one-hour session in which they cleared many doubts. The webinar concluded with a vote of thanks to the speaker.

Infinity is an exceptional junction where beautiful cultures are presented with technological innovations. Every year, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, makes Infinity happen to celebrate the glory of the millennia. This year the event was held on 25th June 2022 at the FET campus. The atmosphere had joy, energy, and excitement. Infinity incorporated a wide range of dynamic cultural and technical events. The FET campus was all decked up for its prestigious annual fest with a theme - Ethnic and Urban.

The chief guest for the inaugural ceremony was Ms. Lasya Nagraj, a renowned theatre artist and classical dancer. The event began with students welcoming the dignitaries, which followed the opening speech from the chief guest. Ms. Lasya Nagraj shared valuable words of wisdom and encouraged students to become better.

This intra-college fest had many students participating in more than 15 technical and cultural events spread across the day. More than 3000 students joined the fest to cheer up the participants. Infinity also holds some special events for its tech-savvy students, like E-gaming, hackathons, and a shark tank. It was truly mesmerising as students presented a dance showdown, music mania, fashion show, tribute to Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, and DJ night. The judges for the mainstage events were Lasya Nagraj and Sneha Kappana.

The glamorous fashion show was worth watching. Students from different departments took part as models and walked the ramp. The ramp was dazzled with some fantastic design work done by students. The fashion show was followed by a dance showdown, which began with great zest and excitement. The students had dressed in colourful costumes to set the stage on fire with their outstanding dance performances. Music Mania was another event on the list. Students rocked the stage with their melodious voices, and the crowd danced to it. It was beautiful to see everyone grooving and cheering for the singers. The DJ night was an exhilarating experience for the students who gathered in large numbers. The students were screaming in excitement and grooving to the latest chartbuster songs.

The fest wrapped up with the prize distribution ceremony, followed by a vote of thanks.

Yoga has emerged as one of the most trusted means to boost physical and mental well-being. The NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) hosted multiple events through online and offline modes to celebrate the 8th International Yoga Day. The day aims to create awareness around the world regarding the benefits of practising the art of Yoga. To celebrate International Yoga Day, programmes involving Yoga were held in different institutes of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), wherein students performed Yoga asanas.

Yoga Day Pledge at FET
In connection with the International Yoga Day, NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering Technology, carried out online and offline Yoga Day pledge on 14th June 2022. The online yoga pledge undertaken by the Government of India had 20 volunteers. The event was a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers. With great enthusiasm, all volunteers participated actively to make the Yoga day pledge a big success. The NSS Wing concluded the event with a vote of thanks to Dr. Hariprasad S A, Director - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, all heads of departments, staff members, facility management, and students.

Yoga for Humanity
The NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, celebrated International Yoga Day- Yoga for Humanity on 21st June 2022. Dr. Hariprasad S A, the Director of FET, initiated the event with a valuable and informative speech. The session started with a small story on the importance of Yoga. Ms Kavitha Sanjay, a yoga specialist, explained the benefits of different asanas. Asanas like BadhaKonasana or the butterfly pose, Shashankasana or the rabbit pose, and Vriksasana or the tree pose were explained precisely with a focus on inhaling and exhaling. A total of 52 participants were present in the two-hour session. The event was a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers. All participants showed great interest and made this session a big success.

Yoga Day at Sri Revanna Siddeswara Swamy Dasoha Mutt
NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Sri Revanna Siddeswara Swamy Dasoha Mutt celebrated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm. A special session on the theme, Yoga for Humanity, was conducted for the students and members of Revanna Siddeswara on 16th June 2022 at Sri Revanna Siddeswara Swamy Dasoha Mutt, Avverahalli, Ramanagara. Sri Rajshakara Shivacharya Swamy addressed the participants and initiated the two-hour session with 112 participants. The Yoga session started with the warm-up exercises. With each asana, the benefits were explained. The instructor also highlighted the importance of meditation and pranayam in everyday life to keep the mind and body healthy. The event was concluded with a vote of thanks by Professor Raghavendra, Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).

The month of June is celebrated as PRIDE month across the world. The NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering Technology, in collaboration with the Family Planning Association, India, conducted an awareness program on Gender Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion on 30th June 2022.

The event started with valuable words from Dr. S.A. Hariprasad – Director of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and Dr. Rajasimha Makram, Associate Director of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The speaker for the event was Vinay Chandran, Executive Director of Swabhava NGO. He delivered an enlightening session on the diversity of gender, the presence of different sexual orientations, and methods to create a safe environment for the budding youth in the current society. A total of 56 members attended the event, which included students, teaching, and non-teaching staff.

The speaker threw light on the stereotypes built around the myth that men and women are the only two genders, and they must look and act a certain way to be acceptable. He also highlighted the difference between sex and gender, eradicated the myth of having only two genders and that it is a 'choice', problems faced by adolescence today in coming out and living freely in society, and legal progress in the safety of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially article 377. He pointed out the presence of sexual orientations other than heterosexuality, types of traumas and harm experienced by the community, and how to create a safe environment for every child. The speaker enlightened the audience on the present and past situations regarding gender identity and diversity. Dr. Chandran gave more information on genders, identification, and transformation to the other gender. While highlighting the issues of transformation (LGBTQIA+) to another gender, he said, "Violence makes the person insecure and sexual orientation is no choice and there exists more than just heterosexuality." The speaker made the session very interesting and interactive and graciously answered questions of the participants about different genders and sexualities and how society can be made a safer and more accepting place.

The event was an unparalleled learning experience for everyone, and it provided the opportunity to gain information about the LGBTQIA+ community, especially from the community’s perspective. The participants were proactive, and the session was lively and refreshing. The session was wrapped up by a vote of thanks from the speaker.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, hosted a webinar titled mHealth 3.0: Combining Mobile Phones with Artificial Intelligence for Disease Screening and Diagnostics on 3rd June 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker for the webinar was Dr. Richard Ribon Fletcher, Research scientist - University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Boston, USA.

Dr. Shweta Gupta, Associate Professor - Electronics and Communications Engineering and coordinator for this session, welcomed Dr. Richard Fletcher and participants to the webinar. In his address, Dr. Fletcher gave insights into the thermal camera that can be used to monitor the temperature of patients without any physical contact. He briefed about the surgical wound infection that would benefit women immensely. During this informative session, Dr. Fletcher also stated the pros and cons of cardiovascular diseases. He highlighted mhealth and pulmonary diagnostic concepts and suggested ways to utilise a mobile phone to diagnose people. The speaker shared his experience of research with the participants.

The lecture was followed by the question and answer session, where Dr. Fletcher answered all the queries raised by the participants. Nearly 325 students participated in this webinar. Dr. Shweta Gupta concluded the session by thanking the speaker of the day and all participants for attending the webinar.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, in association with Mindtree had organized campus engagement activities for all pre-final year students. The session on Innovation Mindset was held on 20th June 2022 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The guest speaker for the session was Ms. Vindya Vausini Sampath, Associate Director – Mindtree. She is a learning and development professional skilled in design thinking, learning delivery, facilitation, learning technologies, content development, instructional design, design research, coaching, and storytelling.

During the session, the speaker emphasized the importance of innovative thinking and the implementation of skills. She highlighted the main ingredients of an innovation mindset – openness to change, bias towards creativity, ability to think big, unrelenting courage to challenge the norm, and speed of thought and action.

The event was followed by a question-and-answer session. Dr. Ranjana Jain, Associate Director – Training and Placements, asked a few questions. Ms. Sampath explained how students can develop a mindset focused on innovation and learning, how students should focus on the workplace and cultivate innovative thinking, and develop as an individual.

The speaker concluded the session by stating that people with an innovative mindset are agile, creative, and open to trying new ideas, making mistakes, and trying again. Lastly, she also mentioned that by being innovative one can bring positive change and drive growth.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has been one of the leading educational institutes for almost three decades. This brand has been built through industry-oriented educational goals, excellent campus life, and outstanding placements. The institution has an exemplary record of campus placements among India’s leading institutions. Under the guidance of Student Career Advisory and Placement Support (SCAPS), students get opportunities to embark on successful professional journeys.

Over the last few years, nearly 300 prospective recruiters have hired more than 6500 students from campuses across the university. The dedicated placement team, SCAPS, has always remained one step ahead of competitors by constantly improving the hiring process and hence carving out a niche for itself. SCAPS is not only limited to the hiring process but also assists students in finding new career opportunities and exploring the professional world. The body assists students in career planning through counselling, which enables them to make smart career choices and remain relevant as per industry standards.

The faculty of Engineering and Technology which functions under JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), takes pride in their students being highly recognized and accepted by top companies in different industries.  In the current fiscal year, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (JU-FET), the placement office has been able to attract many companies that have offered CTCs as high as INR 26 LPA. So far, 200 companies have visited the college for campus placements and rolled out 946 job offers for FET engineering students. Many students have managed to grab jobs with packages between INR 10 Lakhs Per Annum to INR 26 Lakhs Per Annum.

Dr. Ranjana Jain, Associate Director, Training and Placements, states, “Our goals are to create well-educated individuals who are equipped to face the difficulties of a fast-changing and increasingly complicated world. They should be able to contribute to the betterment of society. We aim to create new solutions that improve the quality of life for all Indians by integrating and using new sources of knowledge.” Global and national names like Accenture, Mu-Sigma, PWC, Wipro, LG, Wells Fargo, Infosys, Byju's, IBM, Mercedes Benz, Amazon, Phonepe, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and One Direct recognized the potential of FET students and offered them with an early kickstart in the careers through the campus placements of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The institution and its placement cell look forward to continuing this legacy of providing the best of talents and minds to the industries.

The faculty members and students along with University dignitaries gathered for an evening of celebration. The event was attended by Shri. Ravindra Bhandari, Vice President – JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Dr. Hariprasad S A, Director – JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The event included lots of fun activities like carol singing, distribution of presents and concluded with thoughtful messages shared by the dignitaries on the occasion.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (JU-FET) hosted Shubha Parva to welcome the incoming batch of B. Tech students (Batch 2021-25) on September 27, 2021.

Hosted on a virtual platform, the event witnessed the distinguished presence of Dr. Chenraj Roychand - Chancellor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Dr. Raj Singh - Vice Chancellor JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Mr. Ravindra Bandari - Vice President, JAIN Group, Dr. Sujay Nair- Dean, School of Computer Science & Technology, Dr. Hariprasad S.A, - Director, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and Dr. Benaka Prasad S.B – Dean, Basic Sciences. Dr. Hrishikesh Dewan, Co-Founder & CEO Ziroh Labs, Bengaluru, and Mr. Aditya Pal Singh - Director Head Talent Acquisition, Informatica, Bengaluru presided over the session as Chief Guests.

The session began with a soulful rendition by Anindita Gogoi, a VII Semester B. Tech student at the university. Following the invocation, Dr. Benaka Prasad S.B, Dean of Basic Sciences, welcomed and addressed the students highlighting the institution’s academic excellence. He spoke extensively on how hard work, at this juncture, is an essential component for laying a solid foundation for a bright future.

Dr. Chenraj Roychand addressed the students and encouraged them with his motivational speech and perspectives on life. He enlightened the gathering on how a university plays a prominent role in shaping the future of a nation. He shed light on several initiatives undertaken by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) towards nation-building. He urged the incoming students to partake in projects, join various student clubs and committees. Dr. Chenraj Roychand also advised the students that while a degree is important to get that job you aim for, always aspire to seek knowledge and never stop learning.

Dr. Raj Singh greeted the students and imparted the significance of engineering education for the betterment of society, advising the students to set the right path for their future. He explained to the students how JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) will prepare them to enrich the world with their ideas.

Dr. Hrishikesh Dewan and Mr. Aditya Pal Singh spoke on how dedication and hard work are two sides of the same coin. As a successful entrepreneur, Dr. Dewan delivered expert advice on students striving to be entrepreneurs upon graduation. Mr. Aditya Pal Singh, as a seasoned talent recruiter, shared information on the latest hiring trends and how to be prepared for in the coming years as they near graduation.

Mr. Ravindra Bandari and Dr. Sujay Nair shared their advice with the students and wished them good luck in their endeavors. They spoke on how students have a plethora of opportunities to explore at the vibrant campus of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET).

Dr. Hariprasad S.A spoke on JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) - Faculty of Engineering and Technology brings various academic opportunities, high-impact sessions hosted by industry veterans and expert faculty members. He wished the students all the best for their academic journey.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Kokila Ramesh - Head of Department, Mathematics. Prof. Archana from the Department of Chemistry was the master of the ceremony.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s National Service Scheme (NSS) wing conducted an awareness survey on COVID-Free Village at T Hosahalli hamlet on September 23, 2021. The COVID-free Village Karnataka project, initiated by Bharatiya Jain Sanghatan (BJS) in association with the Government of Karnataka, was implemented in T Hosahalli gram panchayat, a rural settlement adopted by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). NSS Program Officer and volunteers toured T Hosahalli gram panchayat to create awareness and collect information on COVID and vaccination drive awareness.

The NSS volunteers, comprising of students from the university, met and spoke to the residents, informing them of the current COVID scenario in the state and country. They also advised them to strictly follow safety measures like wearing masks while going outdoors and sanitizing when needed. Other information shared by the volunteers were as follows:

• Proper usage of masks, and benefits of receiving the vaccination
• Explaining safety measures and vaccination drives as announced by authorities
• Adhering to COVID protocol and the ways one can exhibit responsibility to curb the spread of the virus
• Importance of getting vaccinated and maintaining the gap between vaccination cycle
• Information about various schemes launched by the Government of India to support COVID relief measures

Dr. Rajani Jairam, Dean – Student Welfare JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and Dr. Sreenivasaiah R, NSS, Program Coordinator, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) shared words of inspiration with the volunteers before they embarked on the fieldwork.

This program offered the volunteers a ground view of the hurdles faced by inhabitants of rural regions or hamlets across India due to the current global health crisis. They were made aware of necessary precautions to be taken if their immediate family member is feeling ill. The volunteers also took time to dissipate myths and recommend best practices. The active participation and enthusiasm portrayed by the volunteers were noteworthy in making this awareness a success.

Overall the awareness survey program was beneficial for both the volunteers and the residents of T Hosahalli. JAIN (Deemed-to-be Univerisity) - NSS (National Service Scheme) regularly conducts social events that give the student volunteers a chance to connect with the community and sensitize them about various issues.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, in collaboration with the Placement Cell, organized a webinar on Digitization in Human Resource & Innovation on August 28, 2021. Richa Agarwal, the current HR Director –APAC & EMEA Payroll at Honeywell, with over 22 years of experience in diverse domains ranging from Infrastructure Technology and Global Service Delivery to Human Resource Shared Services (HRSS), was the host for the session. Final-year B.Tech students from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology pursuing Mechanical and Aerospace programs participated in the online session.

What is Digitization of HR All About?
There has been a tectonic shift in the way Human Resources function with the onset of digital transformation. HR is no longer just a support department but holds the potential to herald a complete digital makeover of a company. It’s not just about upgrading the methods of HR operations but about transforming the workforce and getting things done efficiently.
Richa Agarwal discussed how HR plays a central role in shaping the culture and values of an organization and challenging status quo legacy systems, processes, and mindsets, and strives for deploying disruptive methodologies that lead to creating next-gen HR Experience. Diving deeper into this phenomenon, she deliberated on how core processes like hiring/recruiting and talent development are undergoing extensive remodeling due to the digitization of HR. She also added that over 88% of chief HR officers are gearing up to invest in three or more technologies over the next two years.

Why is Digitization of HR Important?
Digital HR can automate any time-consuming manual processes, eliminate redundancies allowing businesses to concentrate on more productive work. It also allows HR professionals to streamline workflows to enhance overall work management and productivity.

Key Takeaways from the Session

• Evolution of digitization through different AI applications
• Evolution of technology in industrial sectors
• Importance of upgrading and adapting to new trends, technology, communication skills, and innovation

The NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), celebrated Independence Day on August 15, 2021, at Jain Global Campus, Kanakpura, Karnataka. The staff and students of FET imbibed the vibe of the national festival and organized an event dedicated to the 75th Independence Day of India.

The invitees included Mr. Kendaswamy, Mrs. Ranjini Bhat, and Mr. Divyakanth. The event commenced with a warm welcome of guests by a student from FET. The guests offered their prayers and respect to Bharat Mata. Mr. Kendaswamy hoisted the national flag and delivered a short speech in which he emphasized how important it is for every individual to become a responsible citizen. The next to deliver the speech was Mr. Divyakanth. His speech remained focused on all the legends who fought for Indian Independence and sacrificed their lives.

The event truly displayed the vibe of the 75th Indian Independence Day and concluded with a vote of thanks.

School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized a webinar titled ‘Communication Using MATLAB’ on June 4, 2021. A total of 1054 participants, comprising students and faculty members from ECE and other departments, attended the event. The guest speaker for the webinar was Mr. Jishnu R, Project Engineer, Pantech Solutions. Mr. Jishnu works with different embedded applications, convertor designs, robotic applications, and the cloud interface for IoT applications.

The webinar included an extensive hands-on lab emphasizing demonstration and application of MATLAB techniques and skills. The webinar focused on how MATLAB helps design and simulate communications systems with enhanced speed and accuracy. The webinar imparted the fundamental understanding of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and explained how this technology is a building block for many current modulation schemes. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is done using MATLAB. Using the communication toolbox, the whole procedure was explained with examples of the basics of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing. The webinar showed communication between two sources using the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technique and demonstrated it through MATLAB Simulation. The participants at the end of the event could create system software pertaining to communication using MATLAB. The online workshop aimed at participants with a keen interest in learning the communication between two systems using MATLAB.

The coordinators for the event were Dr. Shweta Gupta, Associate Professor, ECE Department, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), and Dr. Hamsa S., Assistant Professor, ECE Department, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Overall the webinar was a success and generated appreciation from all the participants for its informative nature.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized a guest lecture titled “Mechanical Vibration and its Concepts” on May 25, 2021. The event took place under the supervision of Dr. Sunil Bhat, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).

The guest speaker for the event was Dr. N.V.N Aradhya, Professor - Mechanical Engineering Department, R V College of Engineering, Bangalore. Dr. Aradhya has a rich teaching experience of 25 years with numerous publications in journals and conferences under his name.

The lecture intended to empower and enlighten the 5th year students of mechanical engineering who are currently undertaking the subject of Mechanical Vibrations in their course work. The session started with Dr. Bhat introducing the speaker to the participants. The presentation by the keynote speaker included basic concepts of free vibrations with and without damper, forced vibrations, vibration measurement equipment, etc. Dr. Bhat thanked Dr. Aradhya on behalf of the entire FET for accepting the invitation and sharing his valuable knowledge with students. The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive. Overall the lecture was a success and very informative.

Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an expert talk on the topic “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Sports Nutrition” on June 16, 2021. The event was conducted online and attended by a total of 83 participants. The resource person for the event was Dr. Adarsha Gowda, Assistant Professor, and HOD at Department of Food Processing and Engineering, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. Dr. Adarsha’s expertise and proficiency include the fields of nanotechnology, sports nutrition, and geriatric nutrition. He also has a good command of pharmacokinetic studies as well as various analytical biochemistry techniques.

The session began with an opening remark delivered by Dr. Amar Shankar, HOD - Department of Food Technology, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) and convener of the organizing committee. The brief introduction of the resource person, Dr. Adarsha Gowda was given by Ms. Gayathri Geethika. The speech started with an introduction to the right nutrition diet. Then the guest speaker, Dr. Adarsha Gowda, covered various topics in his presentation like the Indian scenario in sports nutrition, its contribution to the Indian economy, export trends, FDI growth trend, and sports nutrition market. He highlighted the importance of sports nutrition, recovery diet, and business trends in India. He addressed the issue of direct and indirect consumption of supplements by athletes for performance enhancement. He explained the good nutritional strategies and also mentioned the long-term and short-term nutritional requirements for an athlete. He spoke about nutrition requirements for female athletes and the importance of meal planning. He concluded the session with career opportunities in sports nutrition.

The session was informative and helped everyone imbibe knowledge about the entrepreneurship opportunities in sports nutrition. The forum was then open for discussion where many participants asked their questions and received a satisfactory response from the speaker. Dr. Amar Shankar summarized the event in short for better understanding and thanked Dr. Adarsha Gowda for such an informative session. Ms. Sreelekshmi proposed the vote of thanks to everyone present in the session.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized a six-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Advances in Machining, Manufacturing and Computing Processes” from May 24, 2021, to May 29, 2021. The FDP addressed the various aspects of advances in machining, manufacturing, and computing processes and covered related topics. A total of 150 teaching professionals participated in the event from India and abroad. Dr. Hariprasad S. A, Director - Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) inaugurated the program. Dr. Adarsha H, HOD – Department of Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the participants and mentioned the significance of attending FDPs, workshops, etc. to remain updated.

The program aimed at creating awareness about recent advancements in manufacturing engineering. Along with highlighting the research domains, it also promoted research in manufacturing and machining processes. The program familiarized the participants with the latest tools and techniques in soft computing. The participants were introduced to the application of quantum dots and crystallography studies in manufacturing.

The first technical session held on day one was delivered by Dr. Ramprasad, Principal - Jnana Vikas Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He spoke about the advances in friction stir welding. This session also summarized the recent advances in the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of FSW/FSP aluminum alloys. The second technical session had Dr. Lakshsmanan V, Associate Professor - SRM TRP Engineering College, Trichy. He discussed the advancements in welding of dissimilar materials particularly focusing on welding of Incoloy 800HT and P91 steel.

On day 2, Dr. Ramesh, Assistant Professor and Dean Academic, Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technology, (IIIT Cuddappah) discussed the mechanism of plastic deformation in the manufacturing process while emphasizing modes of deformation, dislocation, and critically resolved stresses. The next session was on Controlling Absorptive and Emissive Color in Soft Systems Using Organic Molecules and Quantum Dot by Dr. S. Krishna Prasad, Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru. The focus was on photonic bandgap resulting in various colors, self-assembly routes to tuneable photonic crystals, emissive colors, and their anisotropy and quantum nanostructures.

On day 3, Dr. G. L. Samuel, Professor, Manufacturing Engineering Section, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, presented recent advances in manufacturing mainly focusing on 3D printing. The next session was by Dr. Man Djun Lee, Lecturer at Curtin University, Malaysia. The topic of discussion was Sustainable Future and Agricultural Waste Management. He revealed the research opportunities in the field of oil palm waste management and also spoke about renewable energy for a circular economy.

On day 4, Dr. Bupesh Raja V K, Professor, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, started the proceedings with the presentation on Friction Drilling - A Green Hole Making Technology. He spoke about the advantages of friction drilling over conventional drilling and also highlighted the research in the area of finding the use for coated friction drilling tools like plasma nitride, liquid nitride, and PVD TiN coated tools, alloy, and sandwich materials. The next session was by Dr. Lilly Mercy, Associate Professor, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, titled Optimizing Process Parameters in Conventional Drilling of Composites. The presentation encompassed the factors influencing the drilling process, the need to optimize drilling parameters, a brief discussion on various optimization methods, and also guidance on choosing the right optimization process.

On day 5, Dr. Kiran KS, Professor, Department of Physics, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), presented his research experiences in the area of Crystallography in the Drug Delivery System. The next session was by Dr. A. D. Urade, Assistant Professor, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, on Finish-cut EDM Strategy in Precision Manufacturing.

On day 6, Dr. Paramasivam K, Research Associate, School of Laser Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, spoke about the advances in the laser forming process. The first half of the presentation focused on various aspects of laser forming processes like direction of bending, laser bending parameters, uniformity of free edge, forced cooling, etc. The next half focused on the research works carried out by him in the laser forming of stainless alloys with cut-outs.

Dr. Chadrashekar Shastry, Dean - PG Studies from Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) joined in the valedictory session to conclude the FDP. He congratulated the participants and organizers on the successful completion of the program. Dr. Chadrasekar Shastry highlighted the challenges faced by the faculties and students to meet the requirements of Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Participants also shared their feedback in the valedictory program. Dr. Adarsha also congratulated the participants and organizers. Dr. Aravindan M K concluded the FDP with the vote of thanks.

An online MCQ exam was also conducted for the participants based on the various topics discussed during the FDP program. Most of the participants fared well and were presented with the certificate. This Faculty Development Program (FDP) fulfilled its prime objective to bring the faculties of different engineering, science, and allied subjects onto one platform to update them with the advances in the machining, manufacturing, and computing processes.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “Water Quality Parameters” on May 19, 2021. The guest speaker for the event was Professor Subrat Kumar Bhuyan from G. H. Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pune.

The first one to address the participants was Dr. Adarsha H, HOD – Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), followed by Professor Bheemkumar N, Coordinator – M. Tech, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Ashutosh Pattanaik introduced the speaker to the participants.

The basic knowledge of discriminating water from wastewater was thoroughly covered during the talk. Professor Bhuyan focused on the elements polluting the water, their effects, and techniques to measure these elements. The lecture aimed at educating people on water, its quality, and effective ways to reuse it so that the community is more aware of the proper usage of water. The technical aspects of wastewater and its impact on the environment were also highlighted. It provided essential guidance to design wastewater treatment plants. It enabled students to understand the importance of effective residual management and also provided knowledge of the basics of industrial wastewater treatment. The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive. Overall the event was a success and provided insights into the topic.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “Cryogenic Refrigeration Cycles for the Liquefaction of Gases” on May 15, 2021. The guest speaker for the event was Dr. K.V. Srinivasan, Low Temperature Facility, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. The session commenced with the novel and inspiring words from Dr. Adarsha H, HOD – Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event organizer, Dr. Beemkumar N introduced the speaker to the audience.

The presentation started with the introduction of the basics of cryogenics and then enumerated and explained cryogenic properties such as superconductivity and superfluidity that occur only at cryogenic temperatures. Also, the essential techniques to obtain cryogenic temperatures, the methods of production, and storage were discussed. After that, the preliminary introduction of the thermodynamic process utilized in reducing the temperature of gases, and various methods adapted in the liquefaction of gases were discussed. The presentation also focused on the industrial cryogenic plants associated with the liquefaction of nitrogen gas and helium gas using the Stirling cycle and Claude cycle. The presentation covered the techniques of achieving ultra-low temperatures (below liquid helium temperature, 4.2 K) along with a glimpse of various applications of cryogenics such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in medical diagnostics, cryosurgery, cryo-treatment of materials, cryogenic engines for rockets, etc. The talk shed some light on the research of the application of cryogenics carried out in TIFR and the cryogenic set-ups in various laboratories. The objective of the lecture was to introduce students to the various cryogenic cycles followed in the industry to obtain a low-temperature facility.

Dr. Beemkumar N thanked the speaker and concluded the session. Dr. K.V. Srinivasan also thanked the department and expressed his openness for future collaborations. The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “Applications of Kinematic of Machine” on May 9, 2021. The guest speaker to deliver the speech was Professor Sangamesh Sirsige from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar. Professor Sangamesh holds ten years of rich teaching experience in metal forming and machine design. A total of 100 students attended the lecture.

The lecture discussed at length the principles of mechanisms and their practical applications to help students identify and analyze velocities, acceleration, and forces. The students were guided on how to analyze and solve problems related to cams, flywheels, governors, and gyroscopes. The lecture was organized to provide the fundamental concepts of machines, mechanisms, and related terminologies. The students learned to analyze the kinematics of various linkage mechanisms and design mechanisms of basic cam and flywheel systems for different machinery.

The lecture could materialize and become successful due to the efforts of Dr. Nagraj Patil, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Department, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive. Overall the event was a success and provided insights into kinematics.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “Machine Design Using Python” on May 15, 2021. A total of 75 students attended the lecture. The coordinators for the event were Professor. Abhijeeth Nagaraj and Professor N Karthik from FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The guest speaker for the lecture was Dr. Bharath V G, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, CMR University, Bengaluru.

The lecture started with the brief introduction of the guest speaker by Abhijeeth Nagaraj, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The lecture intended to provide an interdisciplinary approach to working. It highlighted the significance of the usage of computers to certain aspects of machine design in mechanical engineering. The guest lecture aimed at educating the faculties and students on how to approach the regular methods of problem-solving with the use of computations. It was emphasized that such practices make students learn, apply, evaluate, and analyze designs at a faster pace.

Post an hour-long informative speech the session was open for questions and discussions. The guest lecture concluded with a vote of thanks for the guest speaker by Professor N Karthik. The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive. Overall the event was a success and provided valuable insights into the topic.

Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “FEA in the Automotive Industry” as part of the lecture series conducted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering on May 15, 2021. The keynote speaker for the event was Mr. Sanjay M, a freelancer, and an FEA specialist. A total of 66 students attended the lecture.

The lecture emphasized the significance of Finite Element Analysis or FEA to provide customers the best technology has to offer. The lecture mentioned that it is essential for any mechanical engineer aspiring to be a design engineer to know the industrial processes and tools involved. It focused on how the invention of FEA and other computer simulations have made designs in mechanical industries undergo a rapid change. The guest lecture aimed at educating the faculties and students on how to approach industrial problems. The event enabled the students to understand the current market expectations to help them prepare better for the professional world.

The lecture started with the brief introduction of the keynote speaker by Karthik N, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Post an hour-long informative speech, the session was open for questions and discussions. The guest lecture concluded with a vote of thanks from Mr. Abhijeeth Nagaraj, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “Electric Vehicles - A Thermodynamic Perspective” on May 20, 2021. The lecture had about 65 participants from different semesters.

The speaker for the event was Professor. C S Bhaskar Dixit, Director - Fire and Combustion Research Centre, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Professor Dixit is a mechanical engineering graduate with a doctorate in aerospace engineering in the area of combustion in biomass stoves with two years of postdoctoral research experience from the Indian Institute of Science.

The session started with a brief introduction of the keynote speaker by Professor Kaushik VP, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The topic served the interest of many students and the guest lecture was organized to enhance their knowledge in the area of thermodynamics. The lecture highlighted how the global number of electric vehicles is exponentially rising, due to strong marketing efforts and governmental incentives and this shift of consumers from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles is a shift from petroleum to the primary sources that generate electricity. The objective of this guest lecture was to introduce the audience to the fundamental aspects of different electric vehicle systems and review the thermodynamics of electric vehicle systems.

Post an hour-long knowledgeable speech the session was open for questions and discussion. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Professor Deepak J, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive. Overall the event was a success and provided valuable insights into the topic.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized an online guest lecture titled “Importance of Design in Industry” on May 22, 2021. The keynote speaker was Mr. Lokesh S, a design validation specialist. A total of 87 students attended the lecture.

The session started with the brief introduction of the guest speaker by Abhijeeth Nagaraj, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The guest lecture aimed at providing an industrial approach to design. The lecture highlighted that it is essential for any mechanical engineer aspiring to be a design engineer to be well-aware of the industrial processes and tools involved. It was discussed as to how the invention of FEA and other computer simulations have made design in mechanical engineering undergo a rapid change. The guest lecture aimed at educating the faculties and students on how to approach industrial problems.

Post an hour-long knowledgeable speech the session was open for questions and discussions. The session was concluded with a vote of thanks by N Karthik, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The event also included a feedback session for the participants, and the responses were mostly positive. Overall the event was a success and provided valuable insights into the topic.

School of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized a webinar on ‘System on Chip’, on May 28, 2021. A total of 161 students attended the webinar.

The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Anil Kumar D, Assistant Professor – Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, BMS Institute of Technology and Management. Dr. Anil has a rich industry, teaching, and research experience of 2 years, 18 years, and 6 years, respectively. Dr. Anil is an expert in microcontrollers, microprocessors, embedded system designs, applied embedded system designs, operating systems, RTOS embedded systems, systems on a chip, etc.

The webinar provided participants a detailed overview of the system on a chip; an integrated circuit (IC) that integrates every individual component, or most components of a computer or other electronic systems. These components include a central processing unit (CPU), input and output ports, internal memory, analog input, and output blocks, etc.

The webinar was organized for all the students and faculty members of ECE and other departments of FET, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The webinar extensively included a hands-on demonstration of techniques and skills related to the system on a chip (SoC). At the end of the event, the participants were able to create a prototype used in systems related to the internet of things, embedded systems, smartphones, cars, etc. The workshop aimed at individuals seeking knowledge about the creation of systems on a chip. The event highlighted that the future is all about reducing energy wastage, saving up on spending costs, and reducing the space occupied by large systems. With an SoC, all these goals can be achieved as it essentially sizes down what is normally a multichip design to a single processor that uses much less power and space. These chips have made it possible to create a plethora of portable devices that can be conveniently carried anywhere and everywhere without ever having to compromise on the capability and functionality of the gadgets.

Overall the webinar was a success, and the participants found it to be extremely informative as the same was reflected in the feedback comments. The participants were actively involved during the entire event, including the feedback session.

A first-year B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) student, Rishi has successfully submitted his proposal on the project, Machine Learning for Macro Diusion Indexes, and was accepted by Google Summer of Code. The annual program focuses on introducing open-source software development to the students. Along with an open-source organization students get to work on a 10-week programming project. The program was launched in 2015 and has since brought together over 16,000 students and 13,000 mentors from more than 118 countries across the world. The project submitted by Rishi aims on creating a series of potentially useful diffusion indexes and the data that may be used to construct them.

As a part of this program, the students are paired with the mentor from the participating organizations. They get to learn about real-world software development and the techniques involved in it. This year, 1292 projects for 202 open source organizations were funded by Google.

The students have to first submit a proposal on the project to the mentor organization that they would want to work with. The accepted students then work with the organization to develop the code. After ten weeks of working on the code, the students get to showcase their work for the world to see.

Rishi was guided by Dr. V. Vivek, Faculty, Department of Computer Science Engineering (AI&ML). The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) wishes Rishi all the success in his endeavor.

The National Service Scheme Cell, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in association with Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology organized a national level webinar titled “Awareness about Correct Masking and Vaccination against Covid-19” on May 16, 2021. The webinar was attended by 895 people that included students, research scholars, and faculty members across the nation.

The webinar aimed at highlighting the significance of the Covid-19 vaccination and correct mask usage. The Covid-19-related declarations in regards to masking and vaccination by the central government served as an important topic of discussion. The various members attending the webinar were provided a clear picture of their role and challenges during the ongoing pandemic. Furthermore, it was brought to notice that no vaccine is 100% effective and how much gap should be there between the two dosages of the vaccine. The webinar highlighted how masks play the utmost crucial role in protecting people with a compromised immune system.

The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Shanthala, a Bangalore-based renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Shanthala has over 25 years of experience as an OB-GYN in India and abroad. During her speech, Dr. Shanthala spoke about the correct way of using a mask and the significance of vaccination. She shared the preventive measures to remain safe against Covid-19. She also spoke about the recent rate of increase in Covid-19 cases. She highlighted the strength of the mask. She also provided a detailed overview of how Covid-19 vaccines are a total game-changer.

The program also included an informative and valuable speech by Dr. Rajani Jairam - Dean, Student Welfare, JAIN (Deemed-to-be-University). The speaker introduction and vote of thanks were given by Dr. Pradeepa P, HOD of EEE Department, and Dr. Balamurugan M, Assistant Professor, EEE Department respectively. Dr. Raghu. N - NSS Program Officer, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), students, and staff members were also present during the event.

This event was a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers as it provided them the opportunity to understand their role and challenges during Covid-19. All the participants displayed great enthusiasm and participated actively in making the webinar an overall success.

A National Level Online Quiz on Cyber Security” was organized by National Service Scheme Cell, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) from April 24, 2021, to April 27, 2021. The four-day online event was attended by 302 participants.

The awareness quiz program was conducted to observe April as Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an initiative to put conscious efforts towards ensuring better cybersecurity practices and incorporating stronger security measures. The evolution of technology in recent decades has made cybersecurity an integral part of every organization as it protects all categories of data from being stolen and damaged. As the internet is blurring lines between real and virtual worlds, safeguarding digital identities has become a shared responsibility. The more we share, the more we must care!

The objective of the quiz was to spread awareness on the best cybersecurity practices for the uninterrupted and secure usage of online services.

The event was a success and served as a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers as it provided them the opportunity to participate in a national-level quiz and learn a lot about important cybersecurity practices. Also, e-certificates were issued to recognize the efforts of the participants. Everyone present displayed a great deal of enthusiasm and participated actively to make this online national-level quiz a success. It was an incredible learning experience not only for the NSS volunteers but also for the other participants.

Department of Electronics and Communication, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a Webinar on “An Insight into The IoT Platform” on November 7, 2020.

Prof. Manju J.R., Application Engineer, Seimens Center of Excellence, from NIT Trichy, was the resource person. He enlightened The participants on various aspects of IoT.

 The Internet of Things is a recent technology that creates a global network of machines and devices that are capable of communicating and exchanging data with each other through the Internet. Smart appliances, Smart security systems, smart locks, and doorbells, Smart home hubs (control lighting, home heating, and cooling, etc.) Smart assistants (like Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri), Fitness trackers, sleep trackers, and smart scales are all possible now because of IoT.

 Today many companies are investing their funds and efforts on the Internet of Things to bring in precision and optimization in their work-flow mechanisms. The top companies in Silicon Valley are investing in state-of-the-art visions and seeking to hire more professionals who are skilled IoT professionals. 

This event was a wonderful learning experience for the participants as they learned about the new delving technology that will bring the breakthrough enabling the students to develop the essential skills.

The Industry Interface Cell of Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed- to- be University) conducted a webinar on “The Symbiotic and Synergistic Relationship between Industry and University” on October 1,2020

Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) has always believed in the idea of holistic development to produce engaged, productive, and contributing students to build an equitable and inclusive society. The university strives to nurture intellectual growth, intrapersonal competencies, and interpersonal relationship skills among the students.

The keynote speaker for the webinar was Prof.R.Natrajan, Former AICTE Chairman and Former IIT Director. He enlightened the participants about the various insights of industry-university relationship. Students and professors are viable sources for transferring technology as they have the knowledge and skills necessary to implement innovations in other environments.

The interdependent relationships between universities and companies enable both entities to exchange and transfer ideas, knowledge, and skills to create innovations, sustain growth, and enhance productivity. Companies rely on universities for product innovations and hiring manpower, and faculty gain prestige through increased external research funds from industries. He also elaborated on the various challenges in collaboration between industry and the university. Almost 400 faculties participated in the webinar, and found the event extremely informative and insightful.

School of Electrical Science, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a virtual workshop on “Microwave and Transmission Line” on November 6 and 8,2020. 

The resource person for the event was. Prof. Banuprakash. R with 15 years of professional experience in both academics and industry.

The workshop gave the participants detailed insight into Transmission lines and their parameters, Microwave bands, their applications, various sources of Microwave, Passive devices, and their characterization. The workshop demonstrated the experiments of microwaves and briefed them about various applications and their scope in real-time.

The workshop was highly insightful and it was a great learning experience for the students.

Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), Jain (Deemed-to-be University) recently hosted its 4th Annual Series of National Conference Jnana Chilume 2020 with Application of Advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems Integrated with Every Discipline of Engineering and Technology as its theme. Conducted virtually, this mega event was jointly hosted by several Schools at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology offering a platform for leading academic scientists, industrialists, and research scholars to share their experiences and research achievements as well as to exchange their ideas on interdisciplinary domains. Leading academicians, various research scholars, R & D institutes, industry delegates, post-graduation, and graduate students were invited to this event. The conference also focused on the current technical challenges, research updates, and breakthrough innovations that are shaping the future of science and engineering worldwide. The event witnessed the participation of over 1000 participants from across the country.

School of Computer Science Engineering and Department of Mathematics presented Role of Computing and Mathematics for Advancement in Industrial Robotics” which received a tremendous response all across the country. The session started with Prof Monica Anand, Assistant Professor, School of CSE by introducing Dr. Kuldeep Sharma, Head, School of CSE, FET, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). Dr. Kuldeep Sharma shared the scope and highlights of the conference, the applications of robotics in an inter-disciplinary environment.

School of Aerospace hosted an informative session on Recent Advances in Aerospace Engineering and Robotics where the keynote speaker Dr. Raghunandan (Ex-Chairman, Aerospace Department, IISc) spoke about the latest innovations in Green Technologies in Aerospace Propulsion. The second keynote speaker Col V. S. Velan presented his views on NAVIC being a boon for Indian Aviation explaining the concept of the system in detail, comparing it to the GPS and its application for navigation of aircraft in the Indian subcontinent. Dr. K Soundarajan, the third keynote speaker, spoke on Integrated Modular Avionics which gave a detailed history of avionics in our country's aircraft design projects and future commercial aircraft.

School of Electrical Engineering chooses to focus on topics Automation, Control, and Communication. School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, and Department of Physics jointly organized a talk session on Technical Transformations in Materials, Manufacturing, Design, Automation and Energy Engineering.

Department of Food Technology, Department of Chemistry, and Department of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted a session on Technical and Socio-Economic Transformations of Robotics and Automation in Food Technology and Chemical Sciences. Chief guest Dr. Gourab Chatterjee - President, AFST(I) Haldia Chapter, Head, Department of Food Technology (NBA Accredited Department) Haldia Institute of Technology, gave a plenary talk on “Food Service’s new normal after pandemic”. The insightful session gave the participants an understanding of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the food sector, their economic impact in Indian food and agriculture sector.

Overall, the event was an astounding success and has been a transformative experience for all the participants. Hosted virtually, Jnana Chilume 2020 was able to give a platform to network and bond with one’s peers as well as connect with experts from various domains. Through research work and paper submission, participants were acquainted with the latest trends, current methodologies, and innovative tools that will prove beneficial and offer career-elevating experience.

The NSS Wing, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) observed Vigilance Awareness Week from October 27, 2020, to November 2, 2020.

The theme chosen by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the government of India for this year is - "Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat.  The one-week vigilance awareness campaign from October 27, 2020, to November 2, 2020, was observed exquisitely by the students, faculty members, and NSS volunteers of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). On each day, the participants took a pledge on various issues such as anti-corruption, clean India, to be a responsible citizen with integrity, to wear the mask, follow social distancing, and more.

The event emphasized the importance of honesty, integrity, and vigilance for the prosperity of the country. The participants also learned that the development and progress of the nation take place when individuals and organizations are vigilant in safeguarding integrity as a core value.

The NSS Wing, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a webinar on the topic “Set Back to Come Back” on October 10, 2020, in collaboration with the Youth Empowerment club of ISKCON Bangalore.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) has always believed in the idea of holistic development to produce engaged, productive, and contributing students to build an equitable and inclusive society. The university focuses on nurturing the mental, physical, and intellectual growth that promotes intrapersonal competencies, interpersonal relationship skills, civic responsibilities among the students.

Keeping those objectives in mind the webinar “Set Back to Come Back was conducted” which was a great learning experience for all the participants that included the students, research scholars, faculty members, and NSS volunteers.

The keynote speaker for the event was Sri, Rama Sevaka Dasa, a renowned personality trainer with Akshaya Patra Foundation. He enlightened the participants on adopting a positive approach towards life by emphasizing points such as

• How to stay focused on the new style of learning through online platforms
• Transforming failures into opportunity
• How to deal with obstacles and make a strong comeback
• To lead a purpose-oriented life

He also spoke about the three types of setbacks which are internal, external, and then a mixture of both which can be turned into strong comebacks with the help of yoga, maintaining a balance between personal and professional life, etc. The webinar was immensely insightful and impactful for the participants.

I-Gnan Forum, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a Workshop on IBM Cloud - Node-Red on September 9, 2020.  The workshop enlightened the participants to enhance and create new knowledge of IBM in which student’s learned to create, manage, run, and deploy various types of applications through IBM.

IBM Cloud is a suite of cloud computing services from IBM that offers both platforms as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). It was a highly insightful and informative hands-on workshop experience for the participants

I-Gnan Forum, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a Workshop on the Effective and Efficient Writing of Research Paper Using the Typeset Research Studio on January 10, 2020.

Mr. Zeeshan research consultant & trainer at Nexus Global EduTech was the keynote speaker.

He enlightened the participants about how Typeset has been evolving as a smart alternative for research scholars to write and submit their research papers as compared to MS-Word

 He further elaborated how the typeset editor comes with in-built tools for research-related actions, that simplify the research writing process by removing all unwanted complexities.

Typeset also enables to easily perform actions like adding and citing references, creating scientific expressions, cross-referencing tables/equations/figures, etc.

The workshop was highly fruitful for the participants which gave them valuable insights, to discuss, learn, and understand the Effective and Efficient Writing of Research Paper.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a guest lecture on “Thermodynamics of Combustion system” on September 30, 2020. 

The central idea behind organizing this guest lecture was to enlighten the students about various concepts of thermodynamics and the combustion system. The topic captivated the interest of all the faculties and students as it enhanced their knowledge in the area of applied thermodynamics. They also learned about how combustion systems generate steam and heat for vital manufacturing processes that change the mechanical and chemical properties of materials and products. 

Prof. C S Bhaskar Dixit, who is currently the Director of Fire and Combustion Research Centre at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), was the resource person for this event.  He is a mechanical engineering graduate with a doctorate in aerospace engineering in the area of combustion in biomass stoves from the Indian Institute of Science. The guest lecture was highly fruitful and culminated with valuable insights, as it provided an opportunity for all the participants to discuss, learn, and generate impactful ideas.

Department of Information Science & Engineering at Faculty of Engineering & Technology (FET), Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a three day online hands-on workshop on “Real-time Intrusion Detection for Cloud Computing Environment” in collaboration with Department of IT, VNR VJIET, Hyderabad and School of Computing, VIT (Deemed to be University) Chennai.

Dr. T Subbulakshmi who has wide experience in the networking domain, started the first session on September 29, 2020. He introduced the basic concepts with the mobile application and further continued by demonstrating how the datasets can be generated with a virtual machine in Linux environment.

 The second session of the workshop was held on October 1, 2020 that started with an introduction to public clouds and the generation of datasets using the Amazon Web Services cloud platform. The security aspects of networking and how the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can be flooded into network and its detection in the cloud environment were also discussed.

 The final and third session of the workshop was held on October 2, 2020 that elaborated on the creation and security aspects in networking to demonstrate how the UDP flood attacks, PING Flood attacks can be captured in the network and make use of those datasets using any machine learning algorithms.

The Three Days workshop was completely hands-on and it was very beneficial for all the participants. It received overwhelming responses from the participants who showed keen interest to be a part of many more such enriching workshops in the future.

Recognizing the prevailing competitiveness of the jobs market and the on-going public health crisis, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) at Jain (Deemed-to-be University) stands committed to support its students’ employability by equipping them with relevant industry experience and placement opportunities. Our proficient faculty and a robust placement cell play a vital role in ensuring that students gain access to high-quality placement opportunities and training facilities during their course of studies.

For the academic year of 2020-21, it is with immense pride we announce that our students have got placed with packages starting from INR 6 lakhs PA in top-notch companies like 42 Gears Mobility Systems, Maventic Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd, and PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd.

Sana Greeshma, pursuing B. Tech in Data Science, has bagged the top package of INR 32 lakhs PA with JSOL Corporation (Japan).

Congratulations to all the students on their accomplishments. Keep making Jain (Deemed-to-be University) proud!

Presenter: Mr.Gnana Kumara Swamy, Co-founder/President Armis Corporation (India), has over 20+ years in the automotive Electronics and Industrial electronics domain. His firm, Armis R&D Pvt and Connected Technology Solutions have teamed up to design various IoT and security solutions including Research in Electric Vehicles, Power Electronics, Image Processing, Robotics, Advanced Control, ADAS from Japan Universities (Shizuoka, Nagoya, Nagasaki, AIT, Chuba, Gunma, Kyoto, Utsunomiya and IISc (INDIA), IIT Delhi. 

Mr. Gnana was worked with Bosch for ten years as a Senior Product Manager for IoT Asset Management in Predictive Maintenance of Assets and Security and Senior Manager for Real-time Application Engineering Group (RTA).

Hosted by: Department of Robotics and Automation, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)

Synopsis: Concerns for the eco-system and availability of fossil fuel have triggered a consequential transformation in global automotive strategies. Vehicle hybridization and electrification have been seen as a promising road transportation alternative to the surmounting global energy crisis and the poignant requirements related to environmental protection. 

Webinar outcomes:

• Understand the electric propulsion unit and its control for application in electrical vehicles
• Able to analyze different power converter topology used for electric vehicle applications

Webinar held on: 07 August 2020 

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Presenter: Gireesh H. R. - Senior Software Engineer at Western Digital (WDC) Bengaluru, was the key speaker for the session. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from SIT, Tumkur, and has completed M.Tech. from SSIT. Mr. Gireesh is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Image Processing from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. He worked for two years as a Project Team Lead at Liny Top Network in R & D Team, China and has received several accolades for his valuable contribution towards the project. He has published more than four papers in reputed journals and he is engaged in executing a Big Data project.

Hosted by: Department of Robotics and Automation & Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Synopsis: Amazon Web Services (AWS) began offering IT infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services, which is commonly known as cloud computing. One of the key benefits of cloud computing is the opportunity to replace up-front capital infrastructure expenses with low variable costs that scale with your business.

Key outcomes of the session:

• Students were made aware about Cloud Computing
• Knowledge about Cloud Infrastructure and its services
• Information on various AWS services and how it works

Webinar held on: 05^th September 2020

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NSS Wing in association with faculty and students of FET, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), commemorated the nation’s 74th Independence Day with grand fervor at Jain Global Campus, Bangalore.

Invitees to the event included Prof Premanand, Mr. Kendaswamy, Mrs. Ranjini Bhat, and Mrs. Meena. The tricolor was unfurled by Mr. Kendaswamy, followed by a speech in which he interacted with the students and spoke to them on the importance of becoming a responsible citizen as they are the future of this country.

Mrs. Meena took to the stage with an informative session on the freedom movement and shed a light on the sacrifices of the great personalities in their endeavor for achieving Independence.

The resident students decorated the flag hoisting area with floral arrangements and rangoli. Due to the ongoing health crisis, physical gathering was restricted to around 20 participants.

Celebrations were in full swing as students and faculty of FET gather to remember and pay their respect to the legendary heroes of India’s independence movement.

NSS Wing at Jain (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a National Level Online webinar on “Indian culture beyond boundaries”, for all students, research scholars, and faculty members across the nation on 08th August 2020.  Dr. Jayanthi Manohar, the author of the award-winning thesis “Rigvedic Symbolism” which reveals the esoteric and psychological concepts of Veda Mantras, was the key speaker for the event.

Some of the topics covered in the online session were as follows:

• Explaining the concept and meaning of culture.
• Establishing the link between culture and heritage.
• Describing the distinctive features of Indian culture.
• Identifying the central points and uniqueness of Indian culture in various countries.

Tracing the influence and significance of geographical features on Indian culture.

About the speaker:  A Vedic Research Scholar, Language Facilitator, Freelance Journalist, and a Documentary filmmaker, Dr. Jayanthi Manohar is also a specialized language teacher for Indologists and has conducted short term language courses (Sanskrit and Kannada) in England, Germany, and Australia. Her travelogues and audio-visual presentations based on her extensive lecture tours in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Japan portray the glorious past of Indian culture.

For her remarkable contributions, she has been bestowed with numerous awards:

• Sri T.V. Kapali Sastri Puraskar - An award given by Sri Aurobindo Kapali Sastri Inst. of Vedic
• Culture for Vedic studies and writings.
• Attimabbe Award for Kannada literature in 2008.
• Veenavee Publications Distinguished Literary Awards 2008.
• Sri Vidyamanya tirtha Memorial Award for Research monograph-2008.
• Ajantha Rashtra Ratna Award 2011.

The National Level Online Webinar on “Emergency” was conducted by School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) in association with Civil Defence on 29 June 2020. The event was for all the students, Research scholars and faculty members of various institutions. This webinar has been developed to support your role during an emergency.

The speaker of the session was Sri S Mohan Rao, Honorary Divisional Warden, Karnataka Civil Defence Corps, Bangalore. He is experienced in Banking and Finance, having served in the field for about 40 years in various capacities.

This event was a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers as it provided the opportunity to encounter novel things in Civil Defence. Everyone present showed great enthusiasm and participated actively, to making this webinar a success. It was a nice experience especially for the NSS volunteers and also other participants.

Some of the topics included are:

• Understanding emergencies
• Expectations on Mayors in an Emergency
• Relevant sections of the Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Act 2002
• Declaration of a state of emergency – How to and why
• Powers during a state of local emergency
• Your role, and its challenges, as a Mayor in emergencies and response
• Transitioning to recovery

A webinar on "Job Opportunities in Semiconductor (VLSI) Industry and Overview on IMESSAM and IAIM Ecosystem" was organized by School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). The speakers of the session were Mr. P V Reddy Designation, Senior Layout Design Engineer, Inohmic Technologies and Mr. Chandu Kavana, Technical and Marketing Strategist, Inohmic Technologies.

The main objective of the webinar was to provide an overview of the fundamental principles of VLSI, ASIC / FPGA design and impart experience designing integrated circuits using CAD tools. The session helped the participants to analyse the basic building blocks of large-scale digital integrated circuits and created global awareness and job opportunities in Indian semiconductor and electronic systems industry outside of the generic ‘IT’ umbrella. The session created an awareness on enabling ecosystem that catalyses industry growth and leadership that helps to drive technology vision for job opportunities in semiconductor and electronic system industries.

A National Level Online Technical Quiz on “Emerging Trends in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems” was organized by School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) from 24 to 26 June 2020 for all the students, Research scholars and faculty members of various institutions.

The main objective of Online Technical Quiz was to provide more insights about the subjects in electrical and electronics engineering. It was a good source of interactivities among students and between the teacher and students. The quiz improved the student’s comprehension levels and learning motivation.

Key Topics covered in the Quiz:

• Basic Principles of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Recent Trends in Electrical Engineering

A National Level Online Technical Quiz on “Advances in Power Systems” was organized by School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) from 24 to 26 June 2020 for all the students, Research scholars and faculty members of various institutions.

The main objective of Online Technical Quiz was to provide to provide more insights about the subjects in electrical and electronics engineering. It was good source of interactivities among students and between the teacher and students. The quiz improved the student’s comprehension levels and learning motivation.

Key Topics covered in the Quiz:

• Basic Principles of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Power System Analysis and Stability
• Power System Operation and Control
• High Voltage Engineering
• Switchgear and Protection
• Transmission and Distribution Systems

An online webinar on "Role of Electrical Engineers in Design and Development of Electric Vehicles" was organized by the School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) for all the students, research scholars, and faculties. It was held on 22 June 2020 where students, research scholars, and faculties of various institutions across India participated in the webinar.

The speaker of the session was Dr. K. Deepa, Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical & Electronics, Amrita School of Engineering. The main objective of the webinar was to Provide an overview of Electric Vehicle Technology. She explained the different types of Batteries used in Electric vehicles. It helped the participants to acquire knowledge about EV charging Infrastructures, Battery Management systems, and the necessity of cell balancing and hybrid energy management.

School of Engineering and Technology hosted a Webinar on Solar Energy Opportunities and Management on 28 May 2020. The event was split into 3 sessions.

Session 1
Topic: Solar Energy Applications for Customized Engineering Projects
Speaker: Mr. Saswat Saurav Panda, Consultant- Rise Energy Solutions, Pune

The speaker Mr. Saswat Saurav Panda, gave a brief presentation on various aspects of solar energy and the projects that are been carried out in the present technology. He has also motivated the research scholars and the students to carry out real-time projects in solar energy.

Session 2 
Topic: Ways to Enhance Solar Still
Speaker: Dr. Velmurugan, Principal, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tamilnadu

The speaker Dr. Velmurugan explained the process of solar still and the factors affecting the process and how to enhance the improvement. The brief introduction was given on Salinity Gradient, mixing of nanoparticles in still water and its effects.

Session 3
Topic: Energy Management an Overview
Speaker: Dr. A Ramprasad, Principal, JVIT, Bangalore

The speaker Dr. A Ramprasad explained the various process of energy audit and clauses of ISO 50001. He shed a light on how to become an energy auditor as a mechanical engineer. He explained the difference between Energy Auditor and Energy Manager and different stages of Energy Audit.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a three days’ faculty development program on “Physics of Materials” from 28 to 30 May 2020. The event received more than 2000 applications out of a panel to scrutinized the applications and selected 500 applicants to attend the FDP.

In the first session the speaker, Dr. Chandrasekhar Shastry, Dean, PG studies Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), briefed on Photonic Materials. In the second session, Dr. N Shanti, Professor, and Head in Department of Physics, CPGS, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) explained about Novel materials and Band Structures Studies. The third session for day two was delivered by a keynote speaker, Dr. B. Darauka Prasad, Professor, BMSIT, Bangalore. The topic of the session was Characterization Techniques for Nanoscale Materials. The fourth session on day two was delivered by a keynote Dr. Maltesh S. Akkur, Professor, Department of Electronics, School of Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), and the topic of the session was Simulation of Electronic Circuits. Most of the faculty members got to know about conducting lab experiments on a virtual platform using simulation techniques. On day three, a keynote speaker, Dr. B. M. Nagabhusana, Professor, MSRIT Bangalore gave a brief introduction on Nano Oxides for Technological Applications. In the last session Dr. Sambandam Ravikumar, Principal Scientist, Multi-Disciplinary Centre for Biomedical Research, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital spoke on the topic Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles and its Applications.

Faculty of Engineering and Technology in association with CISCO Networking Academy hosted International Level Faculty Development Program on "Are you IoT Ready? Join configuration of Smart Home using CISCO Packet Tracer" on 23 May 2020 for faculty and researchers across the world to upskill their knowledge in the area of IoT configuration and simulation using CISCO Packet tracer.

Prof. V Vivek, CISCO N/w Academy Coordinator, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering delivered hands on session covering the current technology changes. He discussed about how IoT is booming by taking real time examples, living in a network centric world, communicating over the network, addressing the network – IPv4, configuring routing protocols, routing table-A closer look and implementing smart home using IoT enables devices.

This session was organized to understand and discuss about the advanced technologies automation, which is emerging IT paradigm and how network managers regularly deal with growing demands on increasingly complex networks. The activity-based session used experiential learning technique by involving 660+ students across the world.

Faculty of Engineering and Technology in association with CISCO Networking Academy hosted a National Level Webinar on "The Power of IoT - Configuration of Smart Home using CISCO Packet Tracer" on 24 May 2020 for students across the Nation to upskill their knowledge in the area of IoT configuration and simulation using CISCO Packet tracer.

Prof. V Vivek, CISCO N/w Academy Coordinator, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering delivered hands on session covering the current technology changes. He discussed about how IoT is booming by taking real time examples, living in a network centric world, communicating over the network, addressing the network – IPv4, configuring routing protocols, routing table-A closer look and implementing smart home using IoT enables devices.

This session was organized to understand and discuss about the advanced technologies automation, which is emerging IT paradigm and how network managers regularly deal with growing demands on increasingly complex networks. The activity-based session used experiential learning technique by involving 100+ students across the Nation.

Faculty of Engineering and Technology organized a one-day workshop on JAVA for Everyone on 25 May 2020 for students and faculty members.

Prof. Mahesh T R highlighted the objectives of the workshop, the importance of JAVA, and why it is widely used across the Internet. The principles of object-oriented programming and how are they implemented in JAVA with respect to real-world applications were discussed in the session. Prof. Mahesh T R gave a complete hands-on session on java where he demonstrated the various concepts of object-oriented programming and salient features of JAVA.

The session gave a brief knowledge on writing Java application programs using OOP principles and proper program structuring. The concepts of polymorphism and inheritance were also demonstrated in the session. At the end of the session participants could develop Java applications to implement error handling techniques using exception handling.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with Yaskawa organized National Expert talk on “VFD basics, latest and future YASKAWA VFD'S, i^3 Mechatronics and Humatronics” on 16 May 2020. The resource person of the event was Mr. Pradeep Kumar A, Senior Manager, Yaskawa India Pvt. Ltd.

The one-day expert talk was intended for participants of all the disciplines. The main objective of the talk was to create awareness and interest about Industrial robotics. The talk motivated students towards innovation and project development in the field. The participants realized the importance of industrial robotics and gained the basics knowledge of automation system and their opportunities.

To create awareness and interest in scripting among school children, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology conducted a free one-day workshop on Python. The workshop was intended for children of age 10 to 16 years and motivated them towards innovation and project development at the early stage. There were around 155 participants across the globe who took part in the event.

Participants gained the knowledge of basic concepts of python programming like variables, operators, keywords, identifiers. Analysing the application of control statements and the conditional statement was introduced to the participants to make them understand the complete concept. The speaker shed light on the implementation of the python program using standard, user-defined functions, and core data types.

To create awareness and interest in scripting among passionate programmers, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Faculty of Engineering and Technology organized a free one-day workshop on “Python for Passionate Programmers” on 10 May 2020. The workshop was intended for all age group participants with/without a programming background. The workshop motivated the programmers towards innovation and project development at the early stage. There were around 367 participants from Technical and Nontechnical Backgrounds such as Doctors, Business Analysts, Accounting, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Data Science, Physics, and Mathematics, etc. Various topics such as basic syntax, variables, operators, decision making, loops, functions list, strings, tuples, dictionary, evaluation (MCQ) were covered during the workshop.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the premier aircraft manufacturer in India, was setup in Bengaluru in 1940 and has been manufacturing aircraft since then. The students of the 4th semester Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology visited Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on the 29 February 2020.

The students were excited to see many different full-scale aircraft on display. The fighter aircraft naturally drew the biggest crowds. These included veterans of the Indo-Pak wars such as the Ajeet, Canberra and the Mig 21 to the newest inventory in the Indian Air Force such as the Sukhoi-30 and the LCA-Tejas.

The sheer scale of the Seaking helicopter wowed them as such an aircraft is not commonly on display. The Indian manufacturing was also showcased with the NAL-Hansa, the Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv and the Intermediate Jet trainer Sitara. However, of all the aircraft, perhaps the most unique was the agricultural aircraft Basant. Those interested in propulsion were not disappointed and they were treated to a whole line-up of jet engines including the powerful Adour engines which are used on the Jaguar attack aircraft.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s. It was a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

Taking the essence forward Women’s Day was organized in the School of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) to pay a tribute to the spirit of being a woman on 9 March 2020. Faculty members including Dr. Anita Chaturvedi, Prof. Archana Jyothi Kiran, Dr. Kokila Ramesh, Mrs. Monika Anand, and all men and women faculty members joined hands with the students to support the event and bring it to success.

There was a Panel discussion on the topic “Should a woman be an entrepreneur or employed”. The panel discussion was participated by fifteen panellists comprising of faculty members and students representing both genders.

The highlights of the discussion were,

- A woman can excel in both the streams be it at work or in life
- A woman should have the freedom to choose her career based on her interest
- She should be given equal rights and importance in all walks of life

In addition to add flavor to the event the dance performance by Ms. Sakshi.

School of Engineering and Technology had organized the Alumni Meet on 29 February 2020. The alumni meet is conducted every year in order to reconnect with the Alumni and celebrate their success and achievements.

Mr. Ravindra Bandari., Vice president spoke about the technical fest and cultural fest, Swayam which are conducted every year and about the new initiatives that have been outlined for 2020.He discussed about how important is the role of Alumni for the growth of the institution.

Dr. S A. Hariprasad, Director addressed the gathering by firstly thanking everyone who has attended the alumni meet. He congratulated the all students for the achievements in their professional life. He also awarded the alumni for their achievements who have brought honor to the University.

NSS (National Service Scheme) volunteers from the School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a school cleaning and wall painting program from 28 February to 2 March 2020. This event mainly focused on painting the educational aids in the classrooms and pictures depicting social awareness on the school walls, thus adding a touch of beauty to it.

This event was conducted in association with Ms. Kumudha, Teacher, Govt. Primary School, Chikkadevarahalli and Mr. Kumar, Grama Panchayat Member, Chikkadevarahalli, Kanakapura (T), Ramanagar (D).

Some illustrations were related to the environment, while the other illustrations depicted some powerful quotations, cartoon characters, books, and science. At the end of the third day, the colorful outcome depicted cravings of the artists hidden in the students and passion towards these artistic hobbies. This event was a wonderful learning experience for all the NSS volunteers as it provided the opportunity to encounter novel things in government school settings.

National Science Day is celebrated on 28 February in order to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian Physicist Sir C. V. Raman. A particular theme is chosen every year during National Science Day Celebration organised in the Universities. The theme of this year was “Wealth from Waste”.

National Science Day was celebrated at School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) on 28 February 2020. Various events like poster presentation and model making were conducted. In this occasion, the Atom club organized the hands on experience workshops to students on Two Wheeler engine assemble and dismantle, computer and laptop assembling and dismantling. In association with mechanical department 3D printing workshops was also conducted to the students. Around 150 students participated in various activities. Distribution of cash prizes, certificates and participation certificates to all the winners and participants of the various competitions concluded the event.

School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organised Fit India on 26 February 2020. More than 100 students including faculty were assembled in amphitheatre and performed various types of physical exercises like warmup, stretching and aerobics. Director addressed the gathering and encouraged them to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives. He also expressed that people in any profession can make themselves well-organized if they are mentally and physical fit.

The School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), organized annual blood donation camp “Sampradaana” in collaboration with Rashtrotthana Blood Bank on 20 February 2020. The drive was a huge success thanks to the many students, faculties who came forward to be a part of this noble cause.

400 volunteers came forward to donate blood during the camp which included teaching and non-teaching staff, students and non-student donors. The overall units collected stood at an impressive 360 units which were donated to the many hospitals that participated in the drive.

The samples were carefully sealed and transported away, while the volunteers helped the hospital staffs in the clean-up of the area. Throughout the morning, there were smiles and laughter all around - a true embodiment of what we believe in - selfless service with a smile. The donors received a certificate of recognition.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University) inspires its students and members to create a positive impact in their as well as the lives of others around by supporting various social initiatives that help an individual become a better and responsible member of society.

A team from the Japanese company named JSOL Corporation visited the School of Engineering and Technology along with Zenken Corporation on 4 February 2020. The team was received by Honorable Vice President Mr. Ravindra Bandari, Dr. Chandrasekar Sastry, Dean-PG Studies, Dr. Ranjana Jain, Associate Director, Placement and Dr. V.Pushparajesh, Placement Officer.

JSOL Corporation
1.Mr. Hisaaki Ohara, Department Manager, Human Resources Management Department
2.Mr. Tomoaki Kobayashi, Division Manager of Corporate IT Division Financial & Service Industry Business Unit
3.Mr. Osamu Senba, Senior Specialist of Financial& Service Industry Business Unit
4.Mr. Deepak Kumarsudhirer, Financial & Service Industry Business Unit

Zenken Corporation
1.Yuuichi Kimura, Chief Manager
2.Ms.ShihoTanaka
3. Kenji Arai

Vice President, Mr. Deepak Kumarsudhirer, Financial & Service, Industry Business Unit presented the presentation about the company and the skills required for the students to be employable in JSOL. In the presentation, he explained the need for technical skills in the area of Data Science, IoT and AI and also explained the job opportunities for the Data scientist and IOT engineers in the current Japanese Market.

The JSOL Corporation in collaboration with SET has recruited a student from Computer Science and Engineering Department. They are also collaborated with academics by understanding the curriculum related to IT streams and gave few inputs to make the curriculum Industry ready.

NSS wing of School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) conducted Matribhasha Diwas program on cultural integration of India on 14 February 2020.

UNESCO has declared 20 February every year as International Mother Language Day to promote the dissemination of mother tongues and to promote linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance, and dialogue. It has been decided to celebrate “Matribhasha Diwas” to promote the use of the mother tongue. The program was initiated with an informative and valuable speech by Dr. Chandrashekar, Director, Centre for Distance Education & Virtual Learning. Prof. Raghu. N, NSS officer, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), students and staff members were present during the event. As a part of the celebration, the NSS wing organized the singing and dance program with an objective of informing the people on the inevitability for the greater use of mother tongues and other Indian languages for the growth and progress of the nation.

On 14 February 2020 a program on Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was conducted by NSS wing of School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). This program was conducted in association with the Indian kalaripayattu federation. 25 volunteers involved in Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat in the campaign to take care of the Promotion and gathering of students and staff members.

“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” is celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This innovative measure, the knowledge of the culture, traditions, and practices of different States & UTs will lead to an enhanced understanding and bonding between the States, thereby strengthening the unity and integrity of India.

The program was initiated with an informative and valuable speech by Dr. Chandrashekar, Director, Centre for Distance Education & Virtual Learning. Prof. Raghu. N, NSS officer, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), students and staff members were present during the event. As a part of the celebration, the NSS wing organized the singing and dance program intending to inform the people on the inevitability for the greater use of mother tongues and other Indian languages for the growth and progress of the nation. A team of 08-members of Kalari practitioners from the Indian kalaripayattu federation, Bangalore took the stage and exhibited traditional Kalaripayattu techniques along with an extravagant display of ancient Indian weaponry.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University) School of Engineering and Technology in association with JUSGCC Vishwas Counselling Center and IQAC cell conducted a one-day workshop on 14th February 2020 at the SET Campus.

Titled " Learning from Learner Insights” the interactive workshop led by Chief Counsellor Dr. Uma Warrier was aimed to help teachers understand the different learning styles and preferences of engineering students to implement a corresponding teaching approach.

Recently, a survey on learning preference of about 1000 engineering students was conducted using the "Index of Learning" method formulated by Richard Felder (used with permission).  Similarly, another survey was conducted amongst the faculty members to understand their teaching preferences.  This session was organized to understand and discuss the findings of the survey in detail and also to design a structure that will enhance the learning as well as the teaching experience.  

The activity-based workshop used experiential learning technique by involving the faculty members in strategizing the teaching pedagogy for different streams of engineering, based on the key takeaways from the session.

As a part of Curriculum, School of Civil Engineering organized Extensive Survey Camp from 20 to 29 January 2020 for 6th semester students.

The camp comprised of four major projects such as Highway Project, Public Health Engineering, New Tank Project, and Geological Survey. On 21 all the batches were supposed to set the Benchmarks for completing the 1st three projects where fly leveling using a theodolite.

Highway Project, Public Health Engineering, New Tank Project

These projects were executed by students from 22 to 27 where the students used Theodolite and Plane Table for taking the levels for both Longitudinal Section and Cross Sections along with Curve Settings for which drawings were produced at the end of the project.

Geological Survey

This project was executed on 28 where the students had to collect the samples of rocks and minerals with the photographs.

School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) conducted an awareness program on Innovation Techniques in Waste Recycling, Waste Water Recycling, and Energy Conservation on the occasion of Cleanness Drive-Swachhata Pakhwada under Swachh Bharat Mission on 18, 25 and 27 January 2020.

Save Water, Save Electricity, Say no to Plastic being the motto of Swachhata Pakhwada Mission, focused on using cotton bags instead of polythene bags both inside and outside the campus.

Cleanliness was ensured at various places like hostel rooms, kitchen, serving and dining area. It was ensured that the mess staff is well aware of the importance of maintaining clean and hygienic conditions in the Kitchen.

Presentations were given by faculty and student members regarding wastewater recycling, waste segregation, and recycling, energy conversation. Many innovative techniques regarding these topics were also shared in the presentation and many ideas were exchanged through discussion.

It was a moment of sheer pride, as the B.Tech students of Jain (Deemed-to-be University) brought laurels by receiving the INAE Innovative Student Project Award 2019.  Receiving an INAE Innovative Student Project Award is of great achievement as the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), is an apex body and promotes the practice of engineering & technology and the related sciences for their application to solving problems of national importance.

The Project was titled “Tubercles effect on a wing performance for NACA 634 – 421 aerofoil” and the team of students namely Amrutha K, Dumpeti Vineeth, Gracio Joyal Lobo, Medisetti Swami Charan were guided by Assistant Professor Ashish Gupta of Jain (Deemed-to-be University). The event held at Birla Institute for Scientific Research, Jaipur was even more significant as the team received the award from Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair, Chancellor of Jain (Deemed-to-be University) who is a renowned Indian technocrat, and aeronautical metallurgical scientist.

The cognitive research team of the School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) had organized a workshop on “Smartphone Addiction and Overcoming Challenges by Yoga Practices” on 4 December 2019. The event was conducted by the expert team from “Anveshana- Research Wing” of SVYASA-Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore.

Dr. Hariprasad S A, Director, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) presided the event and also briefed about the challenges faced by the present generation students especially in focusing on their career growth. Dr. Deepeshwar, Principal Scientist, SVYASA enlightened the participants with the necessity of the research and scientific teams to holistically develop solutions for the identified challenges faced by the present generation and henceforth develop a healthy society. Mr. Krishna Chaitanya briefed on the effects of mobile phone usage and how yoga can help in overcoming the addiction to use mobile phones. A questioner was distributed to all the participants to analyze their level of addiction towards mobile phones.

The session was interactive and lively where the discussion was on the student’s lifestyle and the stress they accumulate into their brain cells due to unhealthy practices. The presentation by the expert team created awareness for all the participants and triggered their minds to reduce the usage of mobile phones besides practicing yoga.

To enhance the International students’ knowledge about India, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized a workshop on “India is a Land of Unity in Diversity” by Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Pro Vice Chancellor, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) on 2 December 2019. Prof. Ritika and Prof. Priyanka also addressed the students on the topic.

The session kick-started with the quote, “India is a Land of Unity in Diversity” referring to its culturally varied people, vast seas, high mountains, dark forests, sandy deserts, large river-irrigated lands and many more that have adorned it with an exceptional diversity.

Dr. Sandeep Shastri conducted an interesting session through activities to demonstrate the state of togetherness or oneness in-spite of the presence of immense diversity in India. He said, ‘India is a country of various cultures, races, languages, and religions. Unity in diversity in almost all aspects of society has become a source of strength and wealth all through the country.'

Prof. Priyanka continued the session by giving brief knowledge about Indian political system. India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic in which the President of India is the head of state and the Prime Minister of India is the head of government.

The last session was continued by Prof. Ritika where she explained about the Bangalore Culture to the students. The city of Bangalore has beautifully combined its rich cultural heritage with its technological and industrial accomplishments. In fact, this blend of traditions with modern culture has made Bangalore one of the most happening cities in India. In Bangalore one can easily find likeminded people through meetups, seminars and exhibitions. it’s fascinating sights, iconic landmarks and cultural places of interest that are must-visit for a curious traveler while being in Bangalore.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized 3-days “Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp” from 12 to 14 November 2019 sponsored by National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi. Total 150 students have successfully participated in the camp and each participant is awarded a certificate.

The main objective of this Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) is to create awareness among students of Engineering and Science courses about various facets of entrepreneurship as an alternative career option. The idea of organizing this workshop is to inculcate the fundamentals, key concepts of Entrepreneurship in the Science and Technology among students.

Session -1
The speaker was Dr. S. Gokula Krishnan, Associate Professor, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He spoke on How to convert an Idea into an Enterprise. Using simple household materials as an example, He encouraged the students to brain storm in groups to discuss innovative uses of the products. He taught them how a simple idea could convert into potentially bigger business.

Session-2
The speaker, Prof. Sridhar T, Professor, Alliance College Of Engineering and Design, who spoke on the Charm of Becoming an Entrepreneur, Creativity and Problem Solving. He showed them practical real world businesses like Amazon, Redbus, Flipkart that started small by identifying problems in society but grew into giant businesses.

Session-3
It was discussed by Prof. Chandrasekar Shastry, Director, Center for Distance Education, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) explained the government schemes available for startups and small businesses. He explained the Chief Minister Rojgar Yojana and the Prime Minister Revenue Generation Scheme. He spoke from his experience of starting several businesses and he explained different ways of generating funds like angel funding, bootstrapping, etc.

Session-4
Dr. Rajasimha Makaram, Associate Director, SET practically helped the students fill the business model canvas for the ideas they had. He explained the current scenarios in industry and the marketing strategies required for setting up start up as a career option. He talked about various career options and motivated the students to take maximum benefit of the growing nation by venturing in to entrepreneurship.

Session-5
The speaker was Ms. Monica Annand, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Technology. She urged the participants to make use of the workshop to the maximum extent possible in order to enhance their communication skills – both oral and written. The participants were given some useful information on telephone etiquettes. Then they were given some exercises and role play sessions where they were asked to use appropriate language – both formal and informal – while making communication. She also discussed about Interpersonal communication skills, how to start a random conversation with someone. And also she expressed how our posture, gesture and facial expression reflect our interest in a particular subject. The most interesting part was the Self listening test and the tips to improve our listening. This session was very interactive and fun.

Session-6
This session was taken by Dr. Komarasamy, Associate Professor where he discussed about “Lectures by practicing entrepreneur's success stories- common problems faced by entrepreneurs”. The participants were asked to work in groups and making use of the tips and following the guide lines given. After the group discussion, some of them were asked to give feedback and suggestions. The Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp saw active participation from more than 150 students who were also made aware of the various rules, regulations, documentation required to start their own business. The students had a good learning experience and were motivated to take the first step towards being their own bushed.

Graduation day is always a day of rejoicing, for it marks the conclusion of an educational journey and the commencement of another more uncertain and more difficult part of man’s quest for a better life and future. It truly signifies the culmination of many years of hard work in the relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized Upasthapana - Graduation Gay on 16 November 2019, with 200+ happy students and their proud parents and family.

Mr. Pratap Hegde, serial entrepreneur, a technologist, social activist was the Chief Guest of the event. He is an organic farmer with a distinctly unique and innovative approach to business that draws from the principles of nature/bio-mimicry. His professional work experience spans over 25 years in the IT/ITeS domain, having served in key leadership / strategic management positions in various domains and industries. He has pioneered and conceptualized new age economic models that knit together private, public, social sectors as well as the scientific community, academia and citizenry – all coming together via collaborative platforms enabled by emerging digital technologies. He is also actively involved in many social organizations in the areas of River Rejuvenation, around waste management, organic Farming, Farmer producer Companies, Elderly Care Houses, Destitute Children Houses etc. Mr. Hegde is an invited faculty at various Higher Education Institutions including IIM, Bangalore, IMPM Program (Mc Gill University, Canada), and a large number of other Institutions.

He reinforced the significance of vedic chantings which preceded the commencement of graduation ceremony. He said the graduates should follow the teachings of our ancient veda and be responsible towards society and continually be on the quest for knowledge throughout one’s professional journey. He talked about the global scenario with respect to the challenges the millennial would be facing and at the same time motivated them to be well equipped to convert them to opportunities. He also told that the onus is on the millennials to overcome challenges before them caused by the rapid globalization in terms of environmental degradation and resource crunch. He congratulated them on being more responsible than the previous generation towards environment.

Dr. Hariprasad, Director congratulated the cheerful graduates for their years of toiling to bring their efforts to fruition. He stressed on the importance of hard work in taking them to greater heights of achievement. He reminded them to be good ambassadors of their alma mater Jain (Deemed to be University). He also told the students that they will always be welcome at the university and look forward to hearing about their personal and professional achievements as they build on the foundation provided by the university. He was confident of the graduates being well prepared for their future endeavors as their seniors before them, due to the knowledge and skills imparted by an excellent education.

Dr. Chandra Sekar Shastry, welcomed the gathering and congratulated the students. He narrated the various slokhas on graduation and education. Mr. Ravindra Bhandary, Vice President congratulated the outgoing batch of 2019 and urged them to be physically and mentally active so that they can be fully efficient in their chosen profession over the next 40 odd years. He pointed the importance of having a smile on one’s face and demeanor in approaching any task which will bring about positivity in personal and professional life. He also asked the students to be ethical and empathetic in any situation and that it will take them a long way in finding success.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering organized industrial visit to Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) on 14 November 2019. CMTI is an R & D organization focusing its efforts mainly on harnessing know-how in the manufacturing technology sector to practical purposes and assisting technological growth in the country. CMTI has the role of being a Catalyst and a Key Player in manufacturing technology growth in the country.

General Instructions were given to the students before entering inside the industry regarding safety measures, disciplinary movement, dos and don’ts, security issues and timings.

Firstly they took us to metrology lab and there was a half an hour elaborate explanation and discussion on all the measuring instruments used by CMTI. Later the students had to visit Advanced  manufacturing  lab were they were exposed to latest manufacturing techniques and processes, highly structured explanation was given by in charge. The students proceeded to Additive Manufacturing Lab were the next generation manufacturing is done with the help of 3D printing technology, the process was thoroughly explained and some of the applications were also shown to the students.

The students were introduced to Conventional manufacturing machines unit where lathe, computer numerical controlled machines, direct numerical controlled machines and universal manufacturing machines was explained for its programmed turning milling and machining operations.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized a technical talk on “LabVIEW and its Applications in Core Engineering” by Mr. Sunil Kumar, Managing Director, VI Solutions on 7 November 2019.

LabVIEW simplifies the design of distributed test, measurement and control system decreasing our time to market. Combined Lab-VIEW with proven, off –the- shelf customizable hardware which has been used by engineers for over 30 years to develop and deploy custom large scale industrial and production system. Session started with the introduction about the LabVIEW. Mr. Sunil Kumar highlighted about Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Engineering Workbench on, how to write a program, execution and debugging of programs in Lab-VIEW with instructing examples of Talking Tom, creation of abnormal signals and animations. He also briefed about the importance and way of writing the algorithms.

Mr. Sunil Kumar also created awareness among the students to bridge the gap between the industry and academics, and to know about the job opportunities in public and private sectors. He also suggested the importance of certified courses on LabVIEW which will be very useful for the students to excel in the field of Electrical and Electronics & Electronics and Communication Engineering and get placed in core companies. The entire session was enthusiastic and knowledgeable with lots of demo examples.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized industrial visit to Armatic Engineering Pvt. Ltd on 27 October 2019. Armatic Engineering was established in 1968. They are an ISO Certified one of the Leading designers of custombuilt material handling equipment in India having expertise in designing and of new products. They mainly cater to Steel Industry. The company's major focus has been custom engineering products to meet the specific and unique requirements of the customers. They manufacture custom designed, heavy duty material handling equipment including Coil Handling Equipments, Transfer Cars, Up-down enders (tilters),rotators, Electrohydraulic Cactus and rope grabs, Sheet pack & plate lifters, Spreader Beams, Truck mounted hydraulic cranes etc. They have exports to Italy, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Australia, Dubai, Turkey, Nepal, Germany, Ethopia, Pakistan etc.

The technical head showcased their brand new product “DIGMANN 3” which is a micro excavator for agricultural applications. Also he explained the attachments like load hook, trench profile bucket, digging bucket, clamshell grab, multiline grab, pit bucket which makes the machine useful for multi-purpose.  They we walked into the fabrication unit were many heavy material handling equipments were cut and joint using welding and other processes.

The students witnessed the electro-mechanical upender and the electro-hydraulic upender with the transfer trolley and questioned about the working principle, its practical application and various process involved in manufacturing it. They then looked over to the machine shop division where many lathe machines and its other variants were used for small equipment processing. The students also witnessed the various equipment’s that were used for coil handling, transfer cars, slab, plate and sheet tongs, miscellaneous lifting , grabs, tundish beam, launder lifting device, ladles and carging buckets, upenders, tilters, stack turnover devices.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology inaugurated its 3D Printing Club “3D Tech Hub” on the occasion of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s birthday on 15 October 2019. The club was inaugurated by Shri. Srikanth TV, General Manager, Intech-DMLS, Bangalore and Shri. Sudarshan Reddy, Senior Engineer, Intech-DMLS, Bangalore. The chief guest gave a brief talk about the empowering technology of 3D printing and its applications in various fields. Important part of the event was the 3D pen with which the students print the 3D models by freehand.

The core team of this 3D Tech Hub consists of 7 student as core members along with 3 faculty advisors. The mission of the 3D Printing Club is to educate, expose and explore the concepts, methods and execution of 3D Printing and make it available to the Jain University community. It is that it is fully self-sustaining by the student-owned, operated, and organized club. The dedicated space and full-service support enable students to create, build, and brainstorm unique, creative ideas.

A Nutritional awareness program based on lifestyle and health status of SET-Employees on World Food Day – 2019 was celebrated on 17 October 2019 by School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). The chief dignitary of the day was Mr. Jayakrishnan Ganeshan, Managing Director, Rakaka Food Technology Pvt. Ltd.

An Introduction about NSS, Essenz club, World Food Day and statistics of people suffering from diabetes and obesity around the world and also the prevalence ratio of obesity and malnutrition among the SET employees were discussed by Prof. Amar Shankar, HOD, Department of Food Technology, SET, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). He discussed some facts and figures in which he reported that 3% of the SET Staffs were underweight, 45% were normal and 52% were Obese. He reported that 5% of the country’s population is affected by Obesity. He also added that India has the highest number of adults with type 2 Diabetes across the world. He concluded with a small report published by FAO on October 14, 2019 which stated that “globally, around 14 percent of the world’s food is lost after harvesting. Around 60 percent of the total micronutrients are lost because of wastage of fruits, vegetables and animal-based products at various levels after harvest”. He added that these losses could be avoided by providing more infrastructure and new technologies, 60 percent micronutrient losses would be saved.

Introduction of Office Bearers of the Department Techno-cultural Student Club, ESSENZ, with a tag line “We preserve what you deserve” was given by Dr. Subhashini S, Assistant Professor, Department of Food technology, SET, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). The selected students for the following posts were Mr. Ranjith K S (President), Ms. Snigdha Tandlam (Vice-President), Ms. Brindha D (Club Secretary), Mr. Gunjal Mahendra Vishram (Treasurer) Mr. Sudan Suhaa (Executive Member) and Ms. Anjana Anil (Executive Member). All the members were introduced to the audience.

The chief guest for the day was Mr. Jaikrishnan Ganeshan, Managing Director of Rakaka Food Technology Pvt. Ltd. He gave an inspiring talk on the advancements made in food industry and the statistics of food production in the world. Yet he focussed on the fact that 820 million people suffer from hunger, due to unavailability of easily accessible fresh foods. He spoke at large, how false information with regards to processed foods, gets circulated via social media. He explained the mind-set of the current generation where time is money and hence, people get caught up with busy schedule of life, hence the increase in demand of Ready-To-Eat foods. Additionally, he was a motivational figure for the students who wish to enter into the world of Entrepreneurship, giving his own life experiences as an example. Finally he concluded by asking all students to take up a problem and scale it up, until the solution is found.

The next event was the inauguration of Essenz Club, by the unveiling of the customized RDA Charts by the dignitaries. Further, the RDA charts that were prepared for all the SET faculties were distributed to the various department HODs and staffs.

The next speaker for the event was Mr. Rohan Bhujle, 2nd Year M. Tech Food Technology, who gave a talk on the topic “Obesity and Malnutrition”. He spoke of the ill effects of blind eating and how to tackle that, using the mantra of Ayurveda. Further, the Presidential address was delivered by Dr. Chandrashekhar Shastry, Dean of PG Studies, Jain (Deemed-to-be University). He encouraged the young minds present, to explore on all aspects of food around the world.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized industrial visit to Solar Power Plant in Doddalahalli on 17 October 2019. A batch of 47 students accompanied by 4 faculty members started their journey to explore the core of electrical sciences. This power plant is a private based plant. It consists of thousands of solar panels distributed over a vast area of land (75 hectare). The total power generated by this power plant is 20MW. The solar energy here is converted into electrical energy with the help of solar panels each separated from one another with a certain tolerance and fixed at a maximum productive angle. There were two different control rooms that monitored the working of the entire power plant. One control room monitored the power output (DC to AC conversion) of 4MW * 5units and the other control room monitored a power output of 66 kV (11kV to 66 kV Conversion). Continuous monitoring of the output is taken care of by the personnel operating in the control room. The maximum output from this plant is achieved from 7am to 5pm after which this plant comes to a standstill. Any problem occurring with the panel is easily detected at the control room and is immediately changed.

Jain (Deemed-to-be University), School of Engineering and Technology organized industrial visit to one of the world famous underground “Sai Spoorthi Hydro Power Plant” in Chunchi falls, Kanakapura on 17 October 2019. A batch of 47 students accompanied by 4 faculty members started their journey to explore the core of electrical sciences.

This is a private hydroelectric power plant which generates approximately 22 KVA power. There are 2 units which generate around 11KVA each. A head of 18 m is created. The water of the Arkavathi River is used. The water is allowed to flow into the turbine through a penstock, which is used to regulate the amount of water flowing into the turbine. A vertical Kaplan turbine is used, which is coupled to a generator. Other systems associated are: Drainage pump, Turbine guide bear, Compressed air system, and Hydraulic power pads. . The visit gave us a complete idea to how the process of Power Generation takes place.

School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) organized a workshop on Cyber Security on 11 October 2019 for 3rd semester and 5th semester CSE students. The chief guest and the speaker of the event was Mr. Balaji B G. He is currently working as a VP at Fork Technologies and has previously worked with Philips, Mindtree Consulting, Nokia, Renesas Mobile, Broadcom Renesas and ABB GISPL. He has more than 15 years of IT industry experience involving program management, product management, project management, software design and development of cyber security, communication systems, distributed computing, Cloud, IOT and embedded systems.

 This workshop was organized with the objective that students will be equipped with the skills needed to become an expert in this rapidly growing cyber security domain. This program will enable the students to

• Implement technical strategies, tools, and techniques to secure data and information for your organization.
• Adhere to ethical security behavior for risk analysis and mitigation.
• Understand security in cloud computing architecture in depth.
• Comprehend legal requirements, privacy issues and audit process methodologies within the cloud environment.
• Focus on IT compliance and the integrity of enterprise systems to establish a more secure enterprise IT framework.

 The workshop started with career digest where students were enlightened about the career options. Then the speaker gave live examples on the various domains available in the software and IT sector. The session went very interactive like every student was given a chance to express their interest. The student learned about cyber security theory and its important aspects and hands-on was given to the students to make them aware of the software and the terms and techniques. At the end the speaker explained the benefits of the cyber security as follows,

• Cyber security is vital for career roles such as penetration tester, cyber security analyst, network analyst, cyber security auditor, cyber security architect, forensics investigator, and many more.
• There are 2000+ cyber security jobs in India and 40,000+ in the US (Indeed.com). Cyber security job roles are expected to rise to six million worldwide by 2019 (source: Forbes, January 2016)

The median salary for a cyber security analyst is INR 418,389 annually in India (source: Glass door) and $134,000 in the US.

School of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) celebrated “Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign” Pakhwada on 28, 30 September and 1 October 2019. This focused on raising awareness among people regarding major environmental issues. “Save Water, Save Electricity, Say No to Plastic”, being the motto of The Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign Project, this particular event mainly focused on using cotton bags instead of polythene bags and Plastic carry bags both inside and outside the campus.

Door-to-door Campaign and meetings with respect to “Say No to Plastic” and “Save Water” program were conducted in the nearby Villages like T Hosahalli and Chick Devarahalli during 09.30 AM to 3:00 PM, by students and staff members.

The students took out a rally carrying play cards with various slogans related to no plastic all the way. The other half of program commenced with the informative speech mentioning the hazardous effect of the use of polythene bags. Dr. S.A. Hariprasad, Director, SET-JU, Dr. Chandrashekar, Dr. A.V.  Raghu and Prof. Raghu. N, NSS officer took oath along with the students and Staff members that they would not use poly-bags, plastic carry bags and declared that from now on the campus would be ‘polythene bag free zone’.  They distributed the cotton bags to all the faculty members and not teaching staff.

The Placement and Training Department of School of Engineering and Technology conducted a one day seminar titled “Outcome Based Engineering Education in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology” on 1 October 2019. The Seminar is delivered by an Eminence Speaker Mr. Sudhir Sanna, M.Tech (Ind.), MS (USA).

Mr. Sudhir have studied and worked in Robotics, Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. He has worked in USA at various capacities including R&D, Design application, Assembly, Sales, Product Management, Training, Customer Support as an engineer and Manager with reputed Japanese, German and US based companies.

The students from Robotics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering department attended the Seminar. Through this seminar, the actual need of Automation and Robotics were discussed and the students are given an overview about the career opportunities in the field of Automation both in India and abroad. The seminar also helps the students to identify the Industries working on these specific fields for Internship, Projects and Placements.