ECE Students Engage with Advanced Research at IISc Open Day 2026

Bengaluru, 7th March 2026: Students from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) participated in an academic visit to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Open Day on 7th March 2026 in Bengaluru. The visit involved 55 students from the third and fourth years, accompanied by faculty coordinators Prof. Pramod R. and Prof. Chaluvaraju P. P.

The visit was designed to complement coursework in RFID & Flexible Sensors and Nanotechnology by offering direct exposure to ongoing research and laboratory practices. At IISc’s Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, students engaged with demonstrations on signal processing and photonics, including interactive sessions illustrating sampling theory and harmonic synthesis. A session on “Reflect to Connect” introduced Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces and their applications in emerging 5G communication systems, alongside discussions on secure digital networks.

At the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), participants attended a technical session outlining the semiconductor fabrication process, from wafer preparation to device packaging. Students also observed advanced characterisation techniques using instruments such as scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, gaining insight into micro- and nanoscale analysis. A guided walkthrough of the cleanroom facility further demonstrated controlled fabrication environments critical to nanoscale device development.

The programme also included demonstrations at the Department of Electrical Engineering, where students explored applications such as wireless power transfer, magnetic levitation, and electromagnetic systems. These sessions highlighted the practical relevance of electromagnetic principles in modern engineering design.

Speaking on the visit, a faculty coordinator noted that such exposure enables students to connect theoretical learning with real-world applications and evolving research areas.

The academic visit provided a structured opportunity for students to engage with interdisciplinary research and emerging technologies, reinforcing the role of experiential learning in engineering education. It also underscored the importance of collaboration between academic institutions in supporting research-oriented learning pathways.