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Hydrogen Innovation Pvt. Ltd. organizes Innovation Day 2025 at Sahyadri

On 9th April, 2025, Hydrogen Innovation Pvt. Ltd. hosted Innovation Day 2025, a flagship event focused on the future of green hydrogen in India. The event brought together leaders from government, academia, and industry for a day of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation.
The event was graced by esteemed guests including Sri T. D. Rajegowda, MLA and Chairman of KREDL; Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai, Senior Director, Department of Science and Technology (DST); Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal; Dr. Manjappa S, Director-R&D; Dr. Michael Gryseels, Chairman, Hydrogen Innovations Pte Ltd; Dr. Goutam Kumar Dalapati, Founder & CTO, Hydrogen Innovation Pte Ltd; and Dr. Manippady Krishna Kumar, Founder & Director, Hydrogen Innovations Pvt Ltd.

The day featured the launch of HydGen’s new product and keynote talks by leading experts on green hydrogen ecosystems and future energy systems. Insightful panels covered investment strategies, electrolysis technologies, safety, and industrial applications, with participation from key stakeholders across the green hydrogen value chain.
The event concluded with industry presentations, signing of MoUs, and a live electrolyzer demo, marking a significant step forward for green hydrogen innovation and collaboration in India.

MBA students Present on ‘Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: Architect of the Indian Constitution, Champion of Social Justice’

A presentation titled ‘Dr. B. R. Ambedkar: Architect of the Indian Constitution, Champion of Social Justice’ was delivered by MBA students on 12th April 2025. The event was graced by Prof. Udaya Kumar M, Retired Professor of SDM Law College, who served as the Chief Guest. While Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program highlighted the significance of organizing such events, Prof. Ramesh KG, Dean-Strategic Planning had the honour of introducing his mentor and the chief guest of the program.
The student teams from the HR, Marketing, and Finance streams presented on various aspects of Dr. Ambedkar’s life and legacy. The topics covered included:
• His early life and academic journey
• Social reforms and conversion to Buddhism — with themes of equality, peace, and rationality
• Organizations established by Dr. Ambedkar
• His influential writings and speeches
• Awards, recognitions, and lasting legacy
• The framework and painstaking effort behind drafting the Indian Constitution
• His role and the challenges he faced during the constitution-making process
• His efforts in uplifting the Dalit community and leading social justice movements
• His contributions toward gender equality and women’s liberation
• The significance of the Hindu Code Bill and its impact on women's rights

In his address, Prof. Udaya Kumar lauded Sahyadri for organizing such a meaningful event as a tribute to Dr. Ambedkar. He commended the inclusive representation of both male and female students in the presentations, emphasizing the importance of gender equality in academic platforms.
He urged students to go beyond asserting fundamental rights and also focus on fulfilling their fundamental duties as citizens. Stressing the importance of civic responsibility, he outlined three essential pillars that contribute to nation-building: embracing noble ideals, becoming responsible citizens, and striving relentlessly for the nation’s excellence.
In his concluding remarks, Prof. Udaya Kumar highlighted Article 51A of the Constitution, which outlines the moral obligations of citizens to foster patriotism and uphold national unity. He also emphasized the need to add one more moral duty — caring for one’s parents — as part of a citizen’s ethical responsibility.

Governing Council Meeting held at Sahyadri

The 32nd Governing Council Meeting of Sahyadri was held on 12th April 2025. Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal, the Member Secretary, carried out the proceedings of the meeting with regards to administrative, academic and financial matters. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman; Mr. Balraj B, Member; Mr. Raman Madhok -Member; Mr. Johnson Tellis, CEO & Trustee; Prof. Rashmi Bhandary, Dean-Placement & Trustee; Dr. Manjappa S, Director-R&D; Mr. M V Subramanian- Member; Mr. Jagannath Chowta- Trustee; Mr. Devadas Hegde- Trustee; Mr. Ramesh Hegde – Finance officer; Dr. Sudheer Shetty- Vice Principal; Dr. Srinath M – COO along with all the Deans, HoDs and Section Heads were present for the meeting.
Smt. Umadevi S Y-Member; Dr. Govind Maheshwari- UGC Nominee; were present for the meeting through online mode.

ECE Dept. hosts ‘Expert Mentorship Programme on Global Education Opportunities’

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) organized an impactful session titled ‘Expert Mentorship Programme for Future Leaders’ on April 11, 2025, exclusively for third-year engineering students.
The session began with an address by Dr. Anush Bekal, Head of the Department, who spoke on the value of global education and how studying abroad can significantly shape one’s academic and professional journey.

The session featured expert speakers: Ms. Jayamala Hegde, Assistant Destination Manager – Australia and Mr. Dheeraj K Antony, Strategic Alliance Manager, IDP Education Ltd. They shared valuable insights into pursuing higher education abroad and highlighted the importance of making this decision early in one’s career. With IDP's global presence across 130+ branches, students were guided through every step of the process—from university selection and admission tests (SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS), to visa procedures and preparing to live and study overseas.
The session covered:
• Benefits of international education
• Career and personal growth through global exposure
• Popular study programs in fields like Engineering, IT, Business, Data Science, and Media
• Understanding country-specific education systems, expenses, and job opportunities
The event was coordinated by Prof. Ashoka A, Dr. Chandana B R, and Dr. Basavaprabhu Sheeparamatti. The students left the session inspired and motivated to explore study-abroad opportunities and think globally.

TCE Skill Lab Training: Industry-Aligned Skill Development in DevOps, React & Software Testing

Technical Career Education, in collaboration with the Dept. of Computer Science, Information Science, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning conducted a One-Week hands-on training program exclusively for 6th-semester students. The sessions were held on March 27, 28, 30 and April 1, 2, 3, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM each day, focusing on three high-demand areas: DevOps, React, and Software Testing.
In the DevOps module, students received practical exposure to tools and technologies including AWS, Linux, EC2, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Ansible. The training was led by industry experts Mr. Murali Mohan Mabbu, Founder & CEO, Clahan Technologies; Mr. Yamarapu Devid Prabhakar, DevOps Engineer, Clahan Technologies and Mr. Sivakumar V, Cloud Engineer, CorpAcademia iTechnovations Pvt. Ltd., organized in collaboration with Sugitech Solution.
The React track introduced students to modern JavaScript practices, React fundamentals, state management, Redux, Next.js, AI integration, and deployment workflows. The sessions were conducted by Mr. Akshay Kumar U, CTO, Abhyudaya Softech and Ms. Kamali C, Senior Member Technical, Broadridge Financial Services.

In the Software Testing stream, students explored a wide range of topics including FASTAPI, test case writing, exploratory testing, GUI automation, API testing, and the role of AI/ML in testing. These sessions were facilitated by Mr. Avinash Shetty, R&D Director, Qxf2 Services and Mr. Shivahari P, Senior Quality Assurance Consultant.
This structured and intensive training program successfully bridged the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, giving students the confidence and competence to step into real-world tech roles.

Chairman’s interaction session with First and Second-Year engineering students

On 7th April ‘2025, the Chairman Mr. Manjunath Bhandary conducted an inspiring interaction session with first and second-year engineering students, drawing an enthusiastic response from over 200 participants. He shared insightful thoughts on the importance of building a strong foundation, embracing innovation, and developing skills essential for future success. Emphasizing that engineering is not just about marks but about acquiring life skills and values, he remarked, “Engineering is not just about marks; it’s about learning to lead life, inheriting skills, and values that shape your future.”
The Chairman encouraged students to adopt positive habits, uphold discipline, and maintain the right mindset to achieve their goals. He advised them to greet peers and faculty with a warm smile and dress appropriately for every occasion. Urging students to be attentive, responsible, and proactive in their academic and personal growth, he also stressed the importance of utilizing institutional resources such as skill development centres and placement training programs.

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Sahyadri’s Rithuparna K S secures 72.3 LPA at Rolls Royce

Rithuparna K.S, a 3rd-year Robotics and Automation student at Sahyadri has secured a staggering 72.3 LPA package at Rolls Royce as a Robotics Software Engineer.
Hailing from Thirthahalli, Shimoga, Rithuparna’s journey began with a simple internship application. After clearing a challenging selection process, the internship provided hands-on experience in cutting-edge robotics projects. Hard work and dedication led to a pre-placement offer of 39.58 LPA, but Rithuparna didn’t stop there.
With relentless learning, upskilling, and taking on bigger challenges, the final offer soared to 72.3 LPA—a record-breaking achievement! This milestone highlights Sahyadri’s excellence in nurturing top-tier talent for the tech industry.

ECE students complete Research Internship at Manipal Institute of Technology

Hemanth Kumar H N, Deepthi Kashyap, Mahesh, and Sneha H Ambar, third-year students (6th semester) from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), have completed an internship at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal.
From January 2025 to March 2025, the students interned at the Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE), contributing to developing Feature Learning Approaches at the Advanced Healthcare Lab.
The internship was carried out under the mentorship of Dr. Anjan Gudigar, Associate Professor, Department of ICE, MIT Manipal, and with the guidance of Roopashree Nayak. The students explored cutting-edge methodologies in healthcare technology.

CSE Students' Research Paper Accepted for Presentation at the International Conference, AIR 2025

A research paper titled “Machine Learning-Based Comparative Analysis of Biodiesel-Fueled CI Engine on Engine Performance and Emissions,” authored by final-year CSE students Tejas Nayak B, Mohammad Thwaif, and Aishwaarya, under the guidance of Prof. Chaithra S, Department of CSE, has been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025). The conference will be held from May 9-11, 2025, at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, in association with the Soft Computing Research Society, in hybrid mode. The proceedings of AIR 2025 will be published in the SCOPUS-indexed Springer Book Series, Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems.
This research focuses on Biodiesel-fuelled CI engines compress air to ignite fuel, providing a greener alternative to diesel. Their performance is evaluated based on power output, fuel consumption, torque, and energy efficiency. Emissions such as CO, NOx, particulate matter, and hydrocarbons are analyzed for environmental impact.
This work benefits the automotive industry and transport sector by promoting cleaner engine alternatives. It supports environmental agencies and policymakers in reducing emissions and improving air quality. Researchers and students gain insights for advancing sustainable fuel technologies. It also helps biodiesel producers by encouraging wider adoption of eco-friendly fuels.

CSE Students' Paper accepted for presentation in IEEE Conference ICCCNT to be held in IIT - Indore

A research paper titled “Object Detection in Video Frames with Timestamping” co-authored by a team of final-year CSE students Deelan Lasrado, Prajwal Prakash Naik, Mohammad Ihthisham Raafee, Swasthik Gowda under theguidance of Prof. Suketha, Dept. of CSE is accepted for the 16th International IEEE Conference On Computing, Communication And Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), IIT - Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
The project focuses on building a smart real-time system that can detect, track, and timestamp multiple objects in live video feeds. By integrating YOLOv5 for fast object detection, DeepSORT for accurate tracking, and transformers for contextual understanding, the system can not only follow objects as they move but also log the exact time frames where each object appears. This makes it highly useful for applications such as surveillance, traffic monitoring, and autonomous vehicles, where both accuracy and timing are critical.

ECE Dept. organizes LaTeX Workshop for Sixth-Semester students

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) organized a hands-on workshop titled “Art of Structured Writing: A LaTeX Workshop for Professional and Academic Success” on 8th April 2025, exclusively for sixth-semester students. The workshop aimed to introduce participants to LaTeX, a powerful tool for structured documentation, extensively used in academic writing, technical reporting, and professional CV development.
The session commenced with Dr. Sadhana Rai, Dept. of CSE (AI&ML), who provided an insightful introduction to Overleaf, an online LaTeX editor. She guided students through the fundamentals of LaTeX—setting up accounts, creating documents, and understanding the interface and basic syntax.
Building on this foundation, Prof. Ganaraj K, Dept. of CSE (AI&ML), led the next segment of the session with a practical focus. He demonstrated how LaTeX can be used to craft resumes and CVs using structured templates and formatting techniques. His session offered valuable tips on presenting academic and professional achievements with clarity, precision, and professionalism.

Sahyadri emerged as Winners at the VTU Inter collegiate Mangaluru Division Cricket Tournament

VTU Inter collegiate Mangaluru Division Cricket Tournament (Men) was organized in Sahyadri Ground, during 3rd to 12th April, 2025. A total of 15 teams from various colleges across Mangaluru participated in this tournament. Final match was between Sahyadri and VCET, Puttur and Sahyadri won the VTU Mangaluru Division Inter-collegiate Cricket tournament 2025-26.
During the valedictory ceremony, Sahyadri students - Mr. Jathin Kumar was awarded as the Man of the Match; Mr. Prathamesh D Nayak was awarded as Man of the Series.
Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal; Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice Principal; Mr. M Ramesh Hegde, Finance Officer; Prof. Pavan Kumar Hegde; Prof. Samarth Shenoy, Dept. of Business Administration-MBA, the Master of Ceremony, and Mr. Karnakumar K S Physical Education Director, gave away the prizes to the Winners and handed over the mementos to the Officials.

ECE students engage in Warli Art activity at Govt. High School, Nalyapadavu

As part of the AICTE 100-point activity, the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) organized a one-day Warli Art Painting activity at Government High School, Nalyapadavu, Shaktinagar on 5th April 2025 to beautify the premises through traditional Warli art while also promoting cultural heritage and encouraging student engagement in community-based creative work. The day began with an inspiring inaugural function, setting the tone for what would become a truly impactful experience. The students arrived not with textbooks or laptops but with brushes, paints, and a shared a sense of purpose.
Guided by mentors, they began outlining figures in chalk—scenes of village life, dancing figures, trees, birds, and symbols of daily life. As the day progressed, these outlines came alive with paint, detail by detail. Laughter and collaboration filled the air as students supported one another, shared ideas, and brought their collective vision to life across the red brick walls.

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Sun Apr 13 2025