Extended Learning Programme in Mechanical Engineering for First Year Students
05-Jul-2021
Extended Learning Programme has been conducted to create an interest in the course by learning from the experience of the experts in different areas of research, creating awareness about the current trends in the industry and understanding on how the things learnt in the curricula can be applied in the real world scenario.
The first session of the Extended Learning Programme was organized on 3rd July, 2021. Dr. S Seetharamu and Dr. Prakash Urs were the expert Guests.
Dr. S Seetharamu, Former Director of CPRI, Technical Advisor-NDRF and Professor-Mechanical Engineering- “Inclusive Blended Learning for Innovation, Skills and Opportunities”
Dr. S. Seetharamu received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Science and joined Central Power Research Institute (CPRI). He is a Chartered engineer, and has served as a Faculty at Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan. Dr. S. Seetharamu is a leading scientist at the Central Power Research Institute. His guidance and mentoring has benefited more than 50 masters and about 20 doctoral students from CPRI, Indian Institute of science, Bangalore University, IITs, NITs and VTU.
Dr. S Seetharamu in his talk emphasized on the importance of digitalization and gaps in the process of converting an idea into a product. He motivated the students by giving an introduction of the various new technologies used in the industry and in the research field. He gave an invaluable input by listing out the activities/task to be done as a student each year and introduced on shaping our world, the new normal, the origins and purposes of mechanical engineering, digital twins, UAV drones, and other topics which added a ton of value to the audience.
Dr. R. Prakash Urs, is a freelance technocrat, doing research on Internal Combustion Engine and Product Development. He received his diploma in Mechanical Engineering and started his career at Messrs Escorts Ltd, an automotive company and served for 22 years. He has created more than 50 modifications and reengineering projects. He has two patents in his name for his work on developing the prototype “Guided Crank Pin in IC Engine” from the Ministry of Science & Technology and on “Long lasting Incandescent Bulbs”. Few of his works include, Dynamic Manual toothbrush, Smart Text reader, Take it easy sachets and many more.
Dr. R Prakash Urs spoke on different stages of product development by sharing his experience and also emphasized on the importance of practical knowledge and observing minute details in daily use products. He spoke on how curiosity and enthusiasm can lead to development of a new product. He also interacted with the students on the daily use products like safety pin and milk sachet, and encouraged the students to make a team and come up with an alternative solution which will be discussed in the forthcoming session.
The session was organized by the First year Department, coordinated by Dr. Prashanth Rao, Mr. Johnson Tellis, Mr. Gagan Shetty K and Mr. Supreeth Prabhu
