RDL Visible Light Communication and Research Centre @ Sahyadri Campus

Best time to showcase our technical ability is when the technology is being formed. Such a transformation is happening in Digital Communication in the form of Visible Light Communication (LiFi). This technology is very attractive as this reduces the R.F. radiation, improve security, offer higher speeds and harness power using existing lighting systems and it remains wireless. LiFi revenues are expected to grow at 80% CAGR and touch 7 billion by 2023 (Global Market Insight).

At RDL Labs, we have been pioneering Visible Light Communication (LiFi) technology for over 10 years it is one among the Top 5 vendors in the world to offer products and solutions. RDL has indigenously developed and tested successful VLC Serial MAC and owns four patents in this area and five are in the pipeline.

Communication and Networking is an exciting domain to be in because they offer huge employable opportunities as they are evolving and offer space for creativity. Integrating VLC to Data Communication network offers some exciting challenges to work on.

As you are reading this message applications are being developed at RDL for customer in LiFi guided Navigation system for vehicles and smart glasses for visually impaired, secure Cyber communication systems, control systems to operate in hazardous environments like oil and gas plants, power plant and space. The Lab infrastructure offers Li-Fi networking systems integrated with 3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Power line communication links and respective tools. We invite students and faculty to utilise this facility and support LiFi Networking platform for research and paper publication.

Visible Light Communication and Research Centre is a VLC Lab located within RDL premise on the 5th floor. Equipped with VLC based systems, it offers a platform for future R&D. This lab was inaugurated by Dr Sudhir Kumar Mishra, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace, DRDO on 26th March 2018.
Please visit our site https://researchdesignlab.com

Mr Johnson Tellis, Director of DTLabz, was invited as a mentor during AICTE’s Startup Mentorship Program

Mr Johnson was invited as a mentor at the AICTE Mentorship Program. The program primarily focused on mentoring 70 teams which were shortlisted during a start-up contest organized under the AICTE’s startup policy.

The two-day mentorship program witnessed mentors from government organizations such as NASSCOM, NDRF, NRI Funds, Forge Accelerators, NITI Ayog along with six startup ambassadors amongst which Mr Johnson Tellis was an ambassador. In addition to this, two teams comprising of women entrepreneurs mentored by Mr Johnson Tellis have been selected to participate in an Entrepreneurship Program in Canada.

MBA students to avail paid internship at leading organizations

Mr. Adithya Anil Rao, First Year student of Department of Business Administration has availed paid internship opportunity at Boston Financial Advisory Group (BFAG), Bangalore.
BFAG is a US based accounting and financial consulting firm led by seasoned CFOs, with decades of experience in the manufacturing, technology, trading, and services industries. BFAG is the financial outsourcing partner of choice for several companies across the world.

Mr. Sufian Shareeq, First Year student of Department of Business Administration has availed paid internship opportunity at Upgrad, Bangalore.
Upgrad is an online higher education platform providing rigorous industry relevant programs designed and delivered in collaboration with world-class faculty and industry. Upgrad, partners with leading corporates which include Disney India, Microsoft, Ola, Paytm, Snapdeal and many more.

Welcome to the Fold

Ms. Shruthi H Shetty has joined the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering as an Assistant Professor. She has completed her B.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering from S D I T, Kenjar, and M. Tech in VLSI Design & Embedded System from Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management. Her area of Specialization is VLSI Design and Embedded System.

Ms. Sikha K V has joined the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering as an Assistant Professor. She has completed her B.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering, from Marian Engineering College, Trivandrum, Kerala University and M. Tech in Signal Processing from Govt. Model Engineering College, Ernakulam, Kerala Technical University. Her area of Specialization is Signal Processing. Ms Sikha has 6 years of experience working as Technical Analyst in Infosys Ltd.

Mr. Sunil Kumar P. has joined the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering as an Assistant Professor. He has completed his B.E in Electronics & Communication Engineering from AIT, Chickmangaru, and M. Tech in VLSI Design & Embedded System from Rajeev Institution Technology, Hassan. His area of Specialization is VLSI Design & Embedded System. Mr. Sunil Kumar P has three years of experience as lecturer in Rajeev Polytechnic, Hassan.

Tomorrow at Sahyadri

OYO is visiting Sahyadri to conduct a Pool Campus Recruitment drive for the engineering students of 2017 & 2018 batch.

OYO Rooms commonly known as OYO is an Indian hospitality service and budget hotel network. From a single hotel in May 2013 to over 8500+ hotels at present, there has been an exciting journey. Their aim is to become the world’s most loved hotel brand. They are India's largest hotel network spread across 230 cities with 8500+ hotels offering standardized and hassle-free stay experiences at an unmatched price.

The most advanced hospitality tech takes shape here. They introduced pioneering technology to the hospitality industry to deliver better and more efficient operations, management, service and CRM.

Quote for the day

"Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth."
- Swami Vivekananda