To recognize the talents of students and for motivating them to shine in their domains of interest, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) has constituted the ‘Best Student Award’ every year .

It is with great privilege, we are sharing the news that,Amalkrishna K J (S8,CE Dept) is conferred with ‘ISTE Best Student Award 2024. Amalkrishna got selected for this commendable title based on his performance in studies, extra curriculum activities, quiz competitions, regularity, punctuality, and participation in workshop, certifications and his various contributions in performing the activities of ISTE Chapter .

The award was presented to Amalkrishna at the twenty second Annual Convention of ISTE held at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam.

The faculty members (Ms Ponsy Paul (Faculty Advisor, Vidya ISTE Chapter and Asst Prof, CE Dept) and Mr Anil M (Student Chapter Advisor, Asst Prof, ECE Dept) are co-ordinating the activities of ISTE in Vidya.

After the recent pooled recruitment drive, four of our final year students from 2024 graduating have been placed with the company.

The group tutors Ms Jensy Andrew (Asst Prof, CSE Dept) and Ms Athulya Bhaskhar (Asst Prof, CSE Dept ) led the students for the visit.

The visit to Zephyr Technologies, commenced with an illuminating presentation on data science, elucidating its significance and applications across diverse industries. Interactions with industry experts further enriched the students a better understanding, offering insights into emerging trends and career prospects in the field. Overall, the industrial visit proved to be an invaluable learning experience, equipping students with the knowledge and skills essential for a successful career in data science.

A unique insight into the world of animation was provided during  the visit of Arena Animations. The intricate process of animation production, from storyboard development to character design and animation techniques were shown. Overall, the industrial visit offered students a comprehensive understanding of animation in shaping the future of animation .

The visit served as a bridge between theory and practice, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their future careers.

Inaugural Ceremony Sets the Tone for Knowledge Exchange

The inaugural ceremony, held on 18 March 2024 marked the commencement of the enlightening program. Dr Rakesh Hari (Professor, HoD , ME Dept) extended a warm welcome to participants, emphasizing the significance of the FDP in advancing academic pursuits. Dr Saji C B (Principal) delivered an inspiring presidential address, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing scientific knowledge.

Mr Shankar R (Asst Prof, ME Dept) introduced the chief guest. Dr Praveen K M (Associate Professor, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Ernakulam) formally inaugurated the program,setting the stage for three days of insightful discussions and knowledge exchange. Felicitations were extended by Mr Suresh Lal (Executive Director,VICT) and Dr Sudha Balagopalan (Dean-Academics) acknowledging the significance of the initiative in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

In-depth Deliberations on Advanced Materials

The FDP featured a line-up of distinguished speakers who shared their expertise on various facets of advanced materials:

Empowering Educators for Future Endeavours

The FDP not only provided participants with a platform to expand their knowledge but also facilitated networking and collaboration opportunities. Participants engaged in lively discussions, sharing their experiences and insights, and forging connections with peers and industry experts. As the program concluded on March 20, participants expressed their gratitude for the enriching experience and pledged to apply the newfound knowledge and skills in their academic pursuits and research endeavours.

The FDP was co-ordinated by Dr Bhavin K Bharth (Coordinator, Asso Prof, ME Dept) and Mr Sarath Babu Ramachandran (Co-Coordinator, Asso Prof, ME Dept) under the guidance of Dr Rakesh Hari (Convener, HoD, ME Dept).

To know and experience real work environments, an Industrial Visit was conducted to S8 EEE students during 06-12 March 2024.

The first industry in the Industrial Visit (IV) was Blue Serene Resorts. Students from the class of S8 EEE along with group tutors, Mr M Krishnakumar (Asst Prof, EEE Dept) and Ms Lasitha Mohandas (Asst Prof, EEE Dept) went to the designated IV destination. Blue Serene Resorts is located in Karuvanthala, Thrissur. The resort employs an efficient wastewater management system to aid water requirements of the resort facilities and that of the guests. The treatment plants were installed by Water Care Enviro Solutions, who are leaders in the environmental consultancy industry. The entire treatment process is split into two: (a) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and (b) Water Treatment Plant (WTP). (a) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

The sewage treatment process involves several stages aimed at removing contaminants from wastewater before its safe discharge into the environment. Initially, the sewage was collected from the septic tanks and large debris is screened out, and grit is settled in primary settling tank. Next, it was transferred to a sludge digester from which it is moved to the equalization tank. Subsequently, secondary treatment utilizes anaerobic reactions of bacteria to further breakdown the sludge the sludge then transferred to an aeration tank where blowers are connected to the tank. This creates a suitable environment for bacterial growth. Tertiary treatment utilizes activated carbon filtration and sand filtration to further purify the effluent. Sludge generated during treatment undergoes various processes to reduce volume and the end product is used by the gardeners at the resort to tend towards the plants. Finally, effluent quality was monitored to ensure compliance with regulatory standards This water is also used to water the lawn and yard of the resort. (b) Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

In a water treatment plant, used water is initially taken from a collection tank, which collects the used water, and is subjected to a series of filtration processes. It passes through a softener, a multimedia filter, and an iron filter to remove impurities and sediment. Following this, the water undergoes further purification through a micron cartridge filter to eliminate finer particles. Subsequently, Ultra Violet (UV) filtration is employed to disinfect the water, ensuring the destruction of any remaining pathogens. The treated water, now free from contaminants, is deemed safe for consumption and is distributed for use by guests staying at the resort, thus fulfilling the crucial role of providing clean and potable water.

IFB Industries Ltd.

The second industry in our industrial visit was the IFB Industries Ltd. located in the Verna Industrial Estate, Goa. A member of the IFB staff provided an overview of the various testing methods utilized to uphold product quality standards. 

Hearty congratulations to all involved !!!

The National Council for Technology and Training (NACTET), an autonomous organization registered under the Government of Kerala and Government of India, conducted a skill-based scholarship program titled C-Prize on 22 March 2024, for final year B.Tech Civil Engineering students.
Winners of the C-Prize for both Batch A and Batch B were announced as follows:

Certificates were distributed to the toppers of each batch, recognizing their outstanding performance in the competition.

The representatives of the firm, Er. Adithyan and Er. Irshad from NACTECT, along with Dr. Abhilasha P S (Professor, HoD , CE Dept) and group tutors Ms. Nirmala Krishnan (Asst Prof, CE Dept), Ms. Seetha Pisharikkal (Asst Prof, CE Dept) and Ms. Kalyani Vijayakumar (Asst Prof, CE Dept), were present during the certificate distribution function.

To realize and understanding the actual work atmosphere, an Industrial Visit was conducted at Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad to S6 CE students during 06-08 March 2024.

The Industrial Visit of S6 CE was  started on 06 March 2024 with students faculty members  Ms. Payal Das (Asst Prof, EEE Dept) and Ms. Anu Maria Antony (Asst Prof, EEE Dept).

Banasura Sagar dam is a part of the Indian Banasura Sagar project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979. The major objective of this project is to support the Kakkayam hydroelectric power project and satisfy the demand for irrigation and drinking water in a region known to have water shortages in a seasonal dry period. All these were well explained by the officials . The project is a scaled up version of the 10 kW floating solar project which was inaugurated in Banasura Sagar reservoir itself in January 2016. Officials of Thiruvananthapuram-based Adtech Systems Ltd, which set up the plant, said that the plant would be able to generate 7.5 lakh units of power annually which will be fed to the KSEB grid using underwater cables.

• Floating solar power plant is best suited where the land availability is an issue and the land cost is escalating.
• Conventional land based solar power plant requires a large area about 4 to 5acres of land to produce 1MW of energy
• Further this land can be normally used for any other purposes. Also cleaning the power plant requires more water which i s also a problem considering the availability of water.
• By using the floating power plant where the solar PV panels are placed over the
float in the water body can address the issue of land, the water requirement of cleaning the PV modules.

There the production of huge granite slabs was seen at “Asian Granites’, Chickmanglur.As granite has high due to its cost effectiveness, the industry was very lively. Raw mined granite in the form of giant blocks were seen. Huge gang saw and block saw was used to cut these slabs.

With an aim to enhance  technical skills and to know the different aspects of  the software industry,  an industrial visit to Qscript software Pvt Ltd Madikeri, Karnataka was arranged for ECE S6 (A) students on 11 March 2024.

The students were accompanied by the faculty members Mr Anil M (Asst Prof, ECE Dept) and Ms Lakshmi U (Asst Prof, ECE Dept).

The students were first introduced and given a brief session about the software era. They were given a good look about the whole procedure that takes place when one enters a corporate life.

The students were benefitted by the technical details provided by the company and on the knowledge how the company works.

The visit to Qscript software Pvt Ltd enabled the students  to understand technical skills and they also cleared many software related queries. They also discussed about the work they support and their major milestones. The most important part was the Q and A session with them .Many of them had questions on various topics. It was a great session and the students  got a clear picture on entrepreneurship.

To provide students with valuable tips for preparing upcoming Hackathon Contest, the Dept of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) hosted an online alumni talk on 13 March 2024 at 7.00pm. Mr Vishnu Prasad (Chief of Staff, SynerAI, United States, 2015-2019 Batch, CSE Dept) and Mr Nikhil P S (Senior Frontend Developer StreamFT, United States, 2015-2019 Batch, CSE Dept) served as the recourse persons.

The session began with an introductory talk by Dr Ramani Bai V (HoD,CSE Dept).Vishnu Prasad and Nikhil P S shared their experiences in their hackathon journey. They discussed about the Problem shared how can the introductory works can be begin etc.They also discussed about how to prepare systematically for a hackathon by effectively managing time and works.They also demonstrate the presentations that they prepared for hackathon contest during their hackathon journey. Participants had the opportunity to engage in a live question and answer session with resource persons.

The elated and euphoric troop of S6 CSE students kicked off their three day Industrial Visit on 06 March 2024. Dr Shameem S (Asso Prof, CSE Dept), Ms Anitha L (Asst Prof, CSE Dept), Ms Remya K R (Asst Prof, CSE Dept) and Mr. Shivadasan, (Asso Prof, CSE Dept) led the visit .

In order to get the practical knowledge about Advanced technology used in manufacture of coconut oil , the first destination was to Copra Industry at Palani, Tamil Nadu. The purpose of the visit was to learn about the technical side of extracting oil and related activities, especially the instrumentations used. Students were asked to identify the sensors and mechanisms involved in the process. The process involved continuous sterilization, threshing, digestion, pressing, clarification, depericarping, nut drying,oil drying and oil storage. Three types of sensors namely heat sensors which maintain 100-degree temperature,hydraulic sensors to check the condition of the conveyer,and sensors used to control the amount of coconut bunches. Many control machineries were introduced to us and the importance of safety equipment were also explained.

Students explored the places like Kodaikanal Ramakkalmedu, Aamapara , Kuravan Kurathi statue, Cumbum Theni etc During the entire trip, the curious minds were able to discover new possibilities and learn a bit every passing minute. They molded themselves into individuals who are willing to work under any circumstances as they were getting their share of experience of coordination and team building .