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Students of B.Voc in Retail & Supply Chain Management, SDM Degree College, Ujire, Visit the Incubation Centres at Sahyadri

Students from the Department of B.Voc in Retail and Supply Chain Management, SDM Degree College, Ujire, visited the Incubation Centres as part of their experiential learning initiative. The visit was facilitated by the Department of Business Administration, providing students with an opportunity to explore the campus and gain insights into the functioning of the incubation ecosystem.
During the visit, students were introduced to the innovation-driven environment of the incubation centres and their role in fostering entrepreneurship and start-up culture. A presentation highlighting the key achievements and academic initiatives of the MBA Department was also conducted, offering participants a deeper understanding of the program and its learning opportunities.

Faculty and students attended IEEE Bangalore Section Volunteers meet at IISc Bangalore

IEEE Bangalore section organised first IEEE Volunteers meet for the calendar year 2026 at IISc Bangalore for Student Branch Counsellor and Student Chair. Dr. Gurusiddayya Hiremath, Student Branch Counselor and Mr. Shivasubrahmanya from CSE (AI&ML), Chair of Computational Intelligence Society and Mr. Vaishakh A from CSE, Chair of Computer Society and Communication Society, participated in the event. Following are the key takeaways from the event.
1. Conference technical and finical Co sponsorship and process of conference applications form the institute
2. Various funding opportunity from IEEE and it’s Societies
3. Scholarship and Award for professional and student’s member.
4. Institute Branding and social media through IEEE
5. overview and insights of different Societies and its opportunities and benefits grow professionally
Action Plan for the year 2026 form Sahyadri IEEE Student Branch
1. Establishing branch Specific societies
2. Focusing on funding opportunities from IEEE and Allied Societies
3. Organising technical and leadership programs for students and faculties

CSE (AI & ML) Dept. organized workshop on Innovation-Driven Agentic Automation

The Department of CSE (AI & ML) organized a workshop on Innovation-Driven Agentic Automation on 28th February for the 4th and 6th semester students.
The session was delivered by Vineeth Shenoy, Software Engineer at Novigo Solutions, who shared insights on the convergence of Generative AI and Robotic Process Automation and explained how intelligent autonomous agents can transform traditional automated workflows into self-learning systems.
The workshop included an engaging hands-on session where students actively explored the concepts discussed and gained practical exposure to building and understanding agent-based automation workflows. This interacti ve component helped participants better understand how intelligent automation systems can be designed and applied to real-world problems.
The event was coordinated by Prof. Shruthi Vishwajeeth and Prof. Rajeshwari Shettigar.

CSE (AI & ML) Dept. organized a one-day Hackathon – Navonmesha: Igniting Intelligent Innovation

The Department of CSE (AI & ML) organized a one-day hackathon titled Navonmesha – Igniting Intelligent Innovation for the 4th semester students.
Real-world problem statements were presented to the participants in the morning, and by the end of the day the student teams developed working prototypes addressing the given challenges. The hackathon provided an excellent platform for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and collaborate effectively to develop innovative solutions within a limited time. A total of 19 teams participated in the event. The projects were evaluated by faculty members from various departments, who appreciated the creativity, technical approach, and problem-solving abilities demonstrated by the students.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Sadhana Rai and Dr. Jayashree T R.

Dept. of CSE organised a talk on ‘Embedded System’

On 28th Feb 2026 the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering organised a talk on Embedded System with the objective of providing students with industry exposure and guidance on career opportunities and campus placements in embedded systems.
The guest speaker for the session was Ms. V. Neha, an alumna of the CSE Department, currently working as an Embedded Systems Engineer at Iwave.
During the session, she shared her professional journey and spoke about her role in the embedded systems domain. She explained the nature of work in the industry and how technical knowledge gained during college plays a vital role in professional growth.
Ms. Neha emphasized the importance of campus placements and encouraged students to start preparing early. She advised students to strengthen their core technical concepts, improve problem-solving skills, and develop good communication abilities to succeed in interviews and build a strong career.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where students clarified their doubts regarding career paths and placement preparation. The Talk was informative, motivating, and beneficial for all the participants.
The event was coordinated by Prof. Harisha along with Prof. Chaithrashree and Prof. Srividya S, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, under the guidance of the Head of the Department, Dr. Mustafa Bhasthikodi.

ISDC: Mastering DSA Hands-on Session

On 28th February 2026, ISDC conducted a hands-on session on “Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms” for 1st and 2nd year students of all branches. The session was delivered by the team consisting of Deeksha K, Abdul Shaz,, Divya K, and Shashwath, with the support team members Ramya Pai, Shreyas Damle, Sanjana Shetty, and Y G Pavan ensuring smooth coordination. The session aimed to strengthen students’ problem-solving abilities and build a strong foundation for placements and competitive coding. The importance of Data Structures and Algorithms in software development was clearly explained, along with how companies evaluate candidates based on DSA skills. Key concepts such as time complexity and space complexity were discussed in a simple and understandable manner, helping students learn how to analyze the efficiency of their programs.
The session included solving multiple problems step by step with detailed explanations. Students were guided on the correct approach to start learning DSA and were provided with necessary study materials and a structured DSA sheet for consistent practice. The session was highly interactive, with students actively participating, asking doubts, and attempting solutions during the hands-on practice. Overall, the workshop helped students gain practical exposure, improve logical thinking, and boost their confidence in mastering DSA concepts

Field visit to K-Tech Innovation Hub (CIF), Mangaluru organised by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, organized a field visit to K-Tech Innovation Hub (CIF), Mangaluru on 2nd March 2026 for the fourth semester Robotics and Automation Engineering students. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Prasad ChandranN, Prof. Kiran Prakasha A, and Prof. Vikas G. under the guidance of Dr. Lawrence J Fernandes, HoD – Department of Mechanical Engineering. Organized in association with Sahyadri IIC, ISTE, IEI, FLAMES, and FLARES, the program aimed to provide students with practical exposure to innovation-driven technologies and startup ecosystems.
During the visit, students explored advanced prototyping facilities, automation labs, and incubation centers, gaining firsthand insights into robotics applications, product development cycles, and industry-driven research initiatives. The interaction sessions with innovators and technical experts helped students understand real-time challenges, emerging trends in automation, and the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
During the visit, Mr. Aditya R Poonja, Business Development Executive at AIC Nitte Incubation Centre, interacted with the students and provided valuable insights into the incubation process, funding opportunities, mentoring support and infrastructure available for budding entrepreneurs.

ECE Advancing Open-Source Research: eSim Research Migration Camp by FOSSEE- IIT Bombay at Sahyadri

The Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), had the privilege of participating in an online “eSim Camp on Research Migration” organized by FOSSEE (Free/Libre and Open Source Software for Education), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Our institution was invited to be a part of this national-level initiative aimed at promoting open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and fostering research-driven learning among students and faculty members.
The program focused on encouraging the academic community to adopt open-source technologies for circuit design, simulation, and research implementation, thereby strengthening innovation and reducing reliance on commercial software platforms.
FOSSEE, an initiative of IIT Bombay supported by the National Mission on Education through ICT, Ministry Of Education, Government Of India, works towards increasing the adoption of free and open-source software in academia and research. As part of this initiative, the camp introduced participants to eSim 2.5, an integrated open-source EDA tool used for circuit design, simulation, analysis, and PCB development. Built using tools such as KiCad, Ngspice, Verilator, and OpenModelica, eSim provides a powerful alternative to commercial simulation platforms while remaining accessible and community-driven.
The session was led by experts from the eSim Team at IIT Bombay, including Mr. Varad Patil - Project Research Assistant and Mr.Sumanto Kar- Assistant Project Manager, with support from Ms.Shanthi Priya - Project Research Assistant. Their detailed and hands-on guidance enabled participants to understand the concept of Research Migration — an initiative that encourages reproducing peer-reviewed research work originally implemented using commercial tools such as PSpice, Multisim, MATLAB, or OrCAD, and migrating it to eSim. Participants were guided through identifying suitable research papers, preparing a structured proposal, implementing circuit simulations, and following documentation and submission protocols.
The program highlighted the academic and professional benefits of contributing to open-source research, including certification and publication credit upon successful completion of projects. The interactive nature of the camp provided valuable exposure to practical simulation workflows, proposal preparation, and research methodology aligned with industry and academic standards.

CSE (AI & ML) Dept. conducts school outreach program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development

The Department of CSE (AI & ML) organized a school outreach program titled Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development – Turning Ideas into Impact at Gunashree Vidyalaya.
The program aimed to introduce school students to the concepts of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving, encouraging them to transform ideas into impactful solutions. Through interactive discussions and engaging activities, the session motivated students to think innovatively and explore opportunities in technology and entrepreneurship. The session was conducted by Dr. Gurusiddayya Hiremath, Dept. of CSE (AI & ML), along with Mr. Pavitra Ajgol and Mr. Adesh Padival from the Dept. of MERA.

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering organized an interactive session on “Opportunities in Higher Studies and Careers in Government & Banking Sectors”

An insightful and career-oriented session titled “Importance of Higher Studies through GATE, GRE, MBA and Opportunities in Government/Bank Sector” was conducted on 25th February 2026 for the 3rd year mechanical and robotics engineering students. The session was delivered by Mr. Ashith Poojary, Manager at T.I.M.E. (Triumphant Institute of Management Education), Mangaluru.
The session aimed at creating awareness among students about higher education opportunities and competitive examinations after graduation. Mr. Poojary elaborated on the significance of qualifying examinations such as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for pursuing M.Tech and securing PSU jobs, and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for higher studies abroad. He also discussed management career pathways through exams like the Common Admission Test (CAT) leading to admissions in premier institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs).
The interactive Q&A segment enabled students to clarify doubts regarding exam patterns, eligibility criteria, scholarship opportunities, and career prospects.

Placements and Training:

Placed in Cognizant

Pratheeksha H S from the Computer Science & Engineering Department has been placed in Cognizant as GenC Pro Select – Cybersecurity.

Placed in Sun-Eh Electric, Japan at a package of 21.6 LPA

Chinmaya Ganapathi K from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering has been placed at Sun-Eh Electric Co Ltd as an Electrical Engineer (LED Power Supply / Analog Circuits) with an impressive package of 21.6 LPA. This remarkable achievement reflects his strong technical skills and dedication.

Sahyadri Secures 29 KSCST Student Projects; 5th Position in Karnataka, 1st in Mangaluru Zone

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology(KSCST) has sanctioned 29 student projects from Sahyadri under the 49th Series of the Student Project Programme (SPP) for the academic year 2025-26, out of 121 proposals submitted from the institution. The sanctioned projects have received a total funding of ₹1,32,000, reflecting the strong research engagement of the students and faculty. With this achievement, the institution has secured 5th position at the State Level and 1st position in the Mangaluru Zone in terms of both the number of projects sanctioned and the total funding received. This recognition highlights the institution’s continued commitment to promoting innovation, research, and student-driven technological development.

ISE Students and Faculty Co-Author Books “The Stochastic Intelligence Series” and published in Amazon Kindle

Shetty Nihal Naveen, student of ISE and Research Intern at Sahynex Innovations along with faculty mentors Dr. Shamanth Rai and Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P. achieved a milestone by publishing a two-volume book series titled “The Stochastic Intelligence Series”, published in Amazon Kindle. The series presents an in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence and machine learning through the lens of uncertainty, probability, and systems thinking. The books were edited by Sahynex Innovations interns Shrinidhi Upadhya and Ashil Shetty.
Comprising 72 chapters, the series examines how randomness, inference, optimization, and structured computation combine to produce intelligent systems. Rather than viewing AI as a collection of tools, the books present it as a framework for reasoning and decision-making under uncertainty.
The first volume, Stochastic Minds, explores the historical and mathematical foundations of modern artificial intelligence. It covers the evolution of ideas from cybernetics and statistical learning theory to neural computation and probabilistic modeling, emphasizing concepts such as uncertainty quantification, optimization landscapes, generalization, and representation learning.
The second volume, Stochastic Futures, focuses on the future trajectory of intelligent systems. It discusses emerging topics including scaling laws, emergent behavior, agentic AI systems, causal reasoning, and the broader societal and infrastructural implications of increasingly autonomous technologies.
Across both volumes, the series emphasizes mathematical rigor, structural understanding, and systems-level thinking in artificial intelligence. Through this work, authors aim to provide engineers, researchers, and students with a coherent perspective on how intelligent systems evolve from probabilistic computation.
Amazon kindle link can be found here.

MBA student placed at Jubilant MotorWorks Private Limited

Final year MBA students Likhit Ganapati Moger, Raksha J Kulal, Abdullah Afham, Bhagyalaxmi, Shreyas T C have been recruited by Jubilant MotorWorks Private Limited for the role of Management Trainee - Sales.
Jubilant MotorWorks Private Limited established in 2009, Jubilant MotorWorks Pvt. Ltd. (JMPL) is the automotive arm of the esteemed Jubilant Bhartia Group — a $11 billion diversified conglomerate with interests across pharmaceuticals, life sciences, food services, agri-products, energy, and more.

CSE-AIML Research Paper Accepted at 4th International Conference on ‘Power Engineering and Intelligent Systems’

The research paper titled “Cache Memory Optimization Using Machine Learning” authored by Ahmed Luthfulla Kazi, Sharath, S V Prajwal Kumar, Subrahmanya K R, students of VIII semester CSE(AIML) guided by Dr. Sadhana Rai, Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE (AIML) has been accepted for presentation in 4th International Conference on Power Engineering and Intelligent Systems to be held on March 14-15, 2026 organized by National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand, India in Association with Soft Computing Research Society in Hybrid Mode. Proceedings of this will be published in the SCOPUS-indexed Springer Book Series, "Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE)". The research work was focused on developing an efficient cache replacement technique using machine learning techniques.

SOSWC Hosts Prerequisite Session for Open Sprint

The Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC), through its initiative Sahyadri Open-Source Women’s Community (SOSWC), organized a prerequisite session for the upcoming Open Sprint event to introduce students to the fundamentals of open source and ethics to follow during collaborative development. Varsha, 3rd Year Information Science and Engineering and Hitha, 3rd Year Computer Science and Engineering led the session. They covered the fundamentals of Git and GitHub, demonstrated how students could find open-source projects aligned with their interests, and emphasized the essential ethics and best practices for contributing to open-source projects. The session was conducted in the presence of Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Head of Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Furthermore, the speakers provided a comprehensive explanation of the Open Sprint event structure, detailing the different rounds. These rounds are specifically designed to foster creativity, encourage peer collaboration, and drive meaningful open-source contributions. The session achieved its goal of equipping students with the necessary knowledge to begin their open-source journey, reflecting SOSC and SOSWC's commitment to promoting innovation, learning, and community-driven development among the students.

Interactive Session on Communication & Personality Development by mInDS in Collaboration with ISDC

Sahyadri hosted an engaging and insightful session on “The Art of Communication & Personality Development” facilitated by Shravankumar, with Abhijna Shetty serving as the session coordinator, on 4th March 2026 at the First Floor Seminar Hall. The session was organized by MINDS in collaboration with ISDC, bringing together students for an interactive learning experience focused on enhancing essential life skills.
The session emphasized the importance of effective communication in both academic and professional environments. Students were introduced to key aspects of communication such as clarity of thought, confident expression, active listening, and the ability to present ideas effectively. Students enthusiastically took part in Debate and Pick & Speak activities, which encouraged them to think on their feet, articulate their opinions clearly, and overcome hesitation while speaking in front of an audience. These activities created a lively atmosphere and helped participants develop confidence in expressing their ideas.

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Sun Mar 08 2026