Thursday, July 2, 2020

Webinars on R&D in ECE

Webinar
Department of ECE, RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru in collaboration with IEEE Bangalore Chapter organized three days Webinar on “R and D in Electronics Engineering for Academic Institutes in the Current COVID-19 Scenario” during 24-26 June 2020.
Day 1: 24/06/2020
Padmashree Dr M Annadurai, Chairman NDRF and Former Director, URSC/ISRO delivered the Keynote address focusing on the current challenging areas in electronics , and strategies for effective R &D approaches and resource management taking examples from ISRO satellite program.
Dr Y P Prabhakara Rao, Visiting Scientist, CeNSE, Bangalore and former AGM, BEL delivered a talk on “ Micro and Nano fabrication techniques , facilities , research opportunities at Center of Nanoscience and Enginnering (CeNSE) , IISc ‘’. DR YPP took the partcipants through a virtual tour of the National facilities and Rand D activities at CeNSE in the areas of micro/nano electronics .
Day 2: 25/06/2020
Dr Y V S Lakshmi, Group Leader C-DOT talked on “ Current Trends in Wireless Technologies and Products”. She spoke on Innovations in wireless technologies and corresponding products developed by C-DOT.
Dr Mrinal Sarvagya, Professor REVA University, delivered talk on “ Effective Project proposal writing for funding”. Guidelines on how to write effective R and D project proposal was given with practical examples and the topic was covered comprehensively.
Day 3: 26/06/2020
Mr Harish, MD, Aidin Technologies and Mr Navneeth Singh, CEO, Kepler Aerospace Ltd, Bangalore explained how academic institutes can realize nanosatellites using cubesats and can motivate students/staff to take up innovative and challenging space projects.
Mr. Puneet Mishra, Head, SACTDS, URSC, ISRO, delivered a lecture on “Satellite Configuration, Design, Assembly and Test”. He shared his vast experience in the design and development of antenna systems for space applications and possible R & D areas for academic activities.
Registration was free and the large number of participants ( more than 300 ) were effectively accommodated through FCC platform.


Padmashree Dr M Annadurai - Keynote Speaker
Organizing Team