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Chairman of KEONICS and Hon'ble MLA, GoK Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda Visits Sahyadri, Applauds Advanced Skill Development Initiatives

Sahyadri had the honour of hosting Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda, Chairman of KEONICS and Hon'ble Member of the Legislative Assembly, Government of Karnataka, on 8th March 2024. His visit showcased the institution’s cutting-edge skill development and incubation facilities, reinforcing Sahyadri’s commitment to fostering innovation and industry-academia collaboration.
Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda was accompanied by Mr. Nishchith VD, Director of KEONICS, Mr. Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Bharath Shetty, MLA. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Mr. Manjunath Bhandari, Chairman of Sahyadri; Principal Dr. S S Injaganeri and Mr. Johnson Tellis, CEO, who led them through the campus, highlighting the pioneering initiatives and engaging them in meaningful discussions with start-ups, young entrepreneurs, and the dynamic Launchpad students.

Impressed by Sahyadri’s ecosystem of innovation, Shri Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda highly appreciated the state-of-the-art skill development facilities available to students. The interactions with budding entrepreneurs and innovators were insightful and inspiring, encouraging students to push the boundaries of technological advancements.
His visit reaffirmed the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry, setting the stage for enhanced collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and entrepreneurial growth at Sahyadri.

Dept. of CSE organized a Hands-On session on ‘Exploring AI & No-Code with Flutterflow’

Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering in collaboration with GDG (Google Developers group) - SCEM chapter organized an insightful Hands-on session on “Innovation Unleashed - Exploring AI & No-Code with Flutterflow” on March 7, 2025. The event featured an engaging session by Mr. Jaison Dias, Cloud Engineer at Niveus Solutions, covering an extensive range of topics spanning across the basics of FlutterFlow, where students explored different features of the no-code platform in a hands-on manner. Students then proceeded to create their first app using FlutterFlow, learning how to integrate authentication into their project using Firebase and scale their application using Gemini API to develop smart and scalable applications. The session was interactive and engaging, and provided students insights into android development, helping them set up a robust foundation in the domain of app development. The event was graced by Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Professor & Head of the CSE Department, along with faculty coordinator Prof. Ashwini C S and student coordinators Ms. Shreya Shenoy, Mr. Himanshu Shetty and Mr. M Imaad Iqbal. The session was led by IIC Coordinator, Prof. Prajwal Rao.

Chairman interacts with the second-year engineering students

Chairman Mr. Manjunath Bhandary conducted an interaction session with second-year engineering students on 7th March 2025 in which about 100 students participated.
Key takeaways from interactive session
• Importance of building a strong foundation
• Embracing innovation
• Developing essential skills for future success.
• Engineering is not just about marks; it’s about learning to lead life, inheriting skills, and values that shape your future
• Perseverance, self-awareness, discipline and the right mindset in achieving one’s goals
• Adopt positive habits
• Greet friends and faculty with a warm smile on all occasions
• Maintain a right dress code and best of civic mannerisms. Have proper skills as an engineer to get placed in companies with high bench marks
This session was refreshing for the students, it opened their eyes to a new perspective that highlighted the need of a well-rounded personality as a professional. The interaction gave an opportunity for students to candidly express their views.

CSE Dept. organized a Workshop on ‘Research writing and Funding opportunities’ led by Dr. Abhishek Vaish, IIIT Allahabad (Pragyaraj), UP

On 6th Mar, 2025, a workshop on ‘Research writing and Funding opportunities’ organized by the CSE Dept was inaugurated in the presence of the resource person Dr. Abhishek Vaish, IIIT Allahabad (Pragyaraj), UP; the Principal Dr. S S Injaganeri; HOD-CSE, Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi and Dear-Research Dr. Rathischandra Gatti.
Post the inauguration, Dr. Vaish motivated the faculty members of the vast opportunities in the field of research. He highlighted the importance of faculty collaboration in research and stressed the value of platforms like GitHub for researchers. He also mentioned of the 2024 Touring Award, which was granted to research in reinforcement learning, and elaborated on how machines are tested based on their decision-making capabilities.
Dr. Abhishek also gave a detailed explanation of how research papers are reviewed and accepted for publication. In his concluding remarks, Dr. Vaish expressed his interest to co-author research papers with the faculty members, encouraging collaboration and active participation in the research process. Prof. Harisha, Assistant Dean of Innovation, and Prof. Prajwal Rao, IIC Coordinator of the CSE Department coordinated the workshop.

SOSC Members complete InUnity Projects

Himanshu Shetty and Pratheek G Shetty from 3rd year CSE, along with Koshin Hegde from 2nd year CSE, members of the Sahyadri Open-Source Community (SOSC), successfully delivered projects to InUnity and were rewarded for their contributions. The project involved preparing a comprehensive set of coding questions and implementing a rubric to evaluate skills. It also featured a system to generate a PDF-based report, providing a structured UI for skill assessment. Through their skills and dedication, they transformed ideas into impactful solutions, showcasing the potential of student developers in executing real-world projects and making a difference.

Cleanliness Drive at Sasihithlu Beach

Sahyadri NSS unit in association with Surf Swamy surfing club participated in the Beach Cleaning Drive at Sasihithlu beach on 1st March 2025. It witnessed enthusiastic participation of NSS student volunteers.
The wastes collected during the beach cleaning activities were meticulously sorted into different categories, with a primary focus on recyclable materials. Students separated various types of plastics, including bottles, containers, and packaging materials.
A total of 52 NSS volunteers participated along with Dr. Gurusiddaiah, Dr. Poornima, Prof. Trivikram, Prof. Shwetha Suresh Naik, Ms. Rashmitha G Nishal, Mr. Nikhil Rao. The program was coordinated by Ms. Smitha Shenoy NSS Program Officer.

ECE students secure Internships at RDL Technologies Pvt Ltd

Five students from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering—Deekshith V Gatty, Deekshith C Achar, Megharsh, Vidya S Kadlibalamath, and Santhosh Kumar—have secured internship positions at RDL Technologies Pvt Ltd.
RDL Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a leading enterprise specializing in IoT products and software solutions. The company is at the forefront of Industrial AI IoT, driving end-to-end digital transformation by integrating Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).
This internship offers valuable industry exposure, equipping students with hands-on experience in emerging IoT and communication technologies.

Industry-led Five-Day Skill Enhancement Course - ‘Advanced Analytics on Python and SQL’ for MBA’s

Business Toys Pvt Ltd conducted a five-day Advanced ‘Analytics Course on Python and SQL’ for MBA students from 24th to 28th February 2025, building on their foundational knowledge up to predictive modelling. The program focused on practical applications of data analytics in business decision-making.

Students learned advanced SQL techniques such as query optimization, joins, and database management. In Python, they explored data manipulation, visualization, and automation of analytics workflows. The training included hands-on case studies and projects, allowing students to apply their skills to real-world business problems. By the end of the program, students were evaluated through an assessment and feedback has been shared with the department. This course has enabled the MBA students to use data-driven insights for HR, Marketing, and Finance.

Friendly T20 cricket match between NITK and Sahyadri

In a vibrant display of sportsmanship and teamwork, the faculty and staff of Sahyadri and NITK Surathkal came together for a friendly T20 cricket match at the Sahyadri Cricket Ground on 1st March 2025. The event was organized with the objective of fostering collaboration between the two institutions.
The NITK team was led by Dr. Selva Kumar Murugeshan, while the Sahyadri team played under the captaincy of Dr. Prashanth Rao, Dean-Student Welfare Office and HoD-Basic Science. The event was coordinated by Dr. Ramakrishna Devananda, Dept. of Mechanical and Robotics.
The NITK team also visited various in-house start-ups and explored potential academic collaborations between NITK and Sahyadri. Both teams expressed their enthusiasm for making this a regular event further strengthening institutional ties.

ECE Dept. hosts a Workshop on ‘Design Thinking, Critical Thinking and Innovation Design’

The Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) hosted an engaging workshop on Design Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Innovation Design titled “Logic and Magic: Exploring the Facets of Thinking”. The session was conducted by Dr. Abdul Khader A A, Associate Professor at PA College of Engineering and Former Principal of KPT (Govt.) College.
The interactive workshop was packed with fun activities and thought-provoking discussions, helping participants sharpen their problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills. With hands-on exercises, students explored how logical reasoning and innovative approaches go hand in hand to foster ground-breaking ideas. The event was coordinated by Dr. Chandana B R, and Prof. Mehnaz Fathima C, ensuring an enriching experience for all attendees. Such workshops reinforce the importance of structured thinking and innovation—key skills for aspiring engineers.

ECE students contribute to Animal Welfare initiative in Mangaluru

Purvi G Rao and Sahana Gowri P, students from the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, actively participated as volunteers in a citywide dog survey conducted by Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) in collaboration with Animal Care Trust (A.C.T) and Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS).
Held from 9th to 13th Feb ‘2025, the survey covered 60 wards in Mangaluru, collecting crucial data to support the rescue and sterilization of stray dogs. Their dedication to data collection and integration into the WVS portal was vital to this impactful initiative. In recognition of their efforts, Shri Ravichandra Naik, MCC Commissioner, awarded them certificates of appreciation for their commendable contribution.

Placements and Training:

Recruited by Jyesta Corporate Entity

Adarsh D Acharya AIML Department, H R Shashank Electronics and Communication Department, and Sagar V K from Robotics & Automation have been recruited by Jyesta Corporate Entity for the Business Development Associate role .

Recruited by IBM

Navya, Prithvi P Shetty, and Sadhana G from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prajna from the Department of Cyber Security, have been recruited by IBM for the role of Associate System Engineer with a package of INR 4.75 LPA.

17 Recruited by Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra has once again recognized top talent, recruiting 17 bright students from various engineering disciplines as Supercoders. These students, hailing from Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML), Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), and Information Science & Engineering (ISE), have demonstrated exceptional coding and problem-solving skills to secure this prestigious opportunity. Among the selected candidates are Sinchana and Yagnik S Ram from AIML, Deepanshu Sharma, Navya R Shetty, Priyanshu, Tejashree Nagappa Patgar, Vidhisha Shetty, and Devika M J from CSE, Keerthi L Bangera from ECE, and Abhishek Gadhar, Anjali P Nambiar, Apoorva Premanand Kamat, Aravind Reddy J V, K Rakshitha, Nisarga Ramesh Naik, Rakshita Satyanarayan Yaji, and Sushmitha from ISE.

Recruited by Kyndryl

A total of 38 students from various departments have been recruited by Kyndryl with a salary package of 5.9 LPA.
Selected students from the Computer Science & Engineering department
Diya Shetty, Gayathri S Naik, Hithesh S A, Mahima U, Nidhisha Dayanand Naik, Saanvi Sanjay, Sanjay Gowda, Shivani N, Soham M Karia, Khushi B Shetty, Aayush Kumar, Ananya P K, and Jenisha Eva Rebello.
Selected students from the Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) department
Aishwarya, Ashlesha Gopalakrishna, Nishan K R, and Shree Hari Bhat Y
Selected students from the Electronics & Communication Engineering department
Ankitha H, Ankitha L, Drishya Devanand, and Rakshitha N
Selected students from the Artificial Intelligence & Data Science department
Harshith N, Prajna, Prithvi U Pai, and Vishnu N Poojary
Selected students from the Information Science & Engineering department
Abhijna, Akkil M G, N P Aishwarya, Nishchitha, Rakshitha Pai M, Sanjana C Rao, Sinchana K S, and Varsham Shetty
Selected students from the Robotics & Automation specialization
Disha N and Swathi Singh
Selected students from the CSE - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Jophin Benet Kunhimon, Mohammad Anzil Parviz, and Rishabh Laxmikanth.

ECE student secures Internship at Aarvath Mobitech Pvt. Ltd.

Shreesha S Shetty, a student from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), has secured an internship atAarvath Mobitech Pvt. Ltd. under the guidance of Mr. Prajwal V. K., a researcher and product developer at Technical Career Education. Aarvath Mobitech is at the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) development and sustainable charging technologies, contributing to the advancement of green mobility. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in cutting-edge EV innovations.

ECE student secures Internship at BitCreations – Business in Technology

Mohammad Abbubakar Fazil, a student in the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), has secured an internship at BitCreations - Business in Technology
BitCreations is a multinational Digital and Cloud Technology company specializing in a comprehensive suite of web services, digital products, and complete IT infrastructure consultation.The internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to industry-relevant technologies, and practical learning beyond the classroom.

ECE student secures Internship at Megamind Studios

Divyanidhi Rai, a student from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering has secured an internship at Megamind Studios.
Megamind Studios is a leading company specializing in digital marketing, branding, and content creation. It helps businesses establish a strong online presence through innovative strategies. This internship will provide hands-on experience in social media management, digital branding, and content marketing, enabling our students to explore new domains beyond engineering.

CSE student secured Internship at InUnity - Innovation for Community LLP

Tejas B Naik, student of Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, has been offered an internship at InUnity - Innovation for Community LLP, Mangaluru. The internship will last for a duration of sixteen weeks, with a stipend of ₹15,000 per month.

CSE students secure Internship at Japanet Holdings Co. Ltd

Anagha D S, Nidhi Mishra, student of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, have been offered an internship opportunity at Japanet Holdings Co. Ltd, a renowned company based in Japan. This internship program is scheduled to take place from 17th March to 28th March, providing them with valuable international exposure and hands-on experience in a professional work environment. The opportunity to intern at Japanet Holdings Co. Ltd will allow them to enhance their technical skills, gain insights into industry practices, and collaborate with experts in the field.

CSE students' research paper accepted for publication in Springer international conference to be held in Rajasthan

The CSE student team, consisting of Sathwik Shetty N, Nidhi and Sinchana K S under the guidance of Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Professor and HOD of CSE, has developed an Autonomous Defence System (WatchDog) integrating IoT, AI-driven threat detection, and multi-sensor fusion for enhanced military surveillance. Their research paper, "Autonomous Defense System (WatchDog)," has been accepted for presentation at the prestigious International Conference on Computational Complexity and Intelligent Algorithms (IC3IA), scheduled for March 8-9, 2025.

Research Papers of CSE (Cybersecurity) students have been accepted for presentation in an International Conference in Dehradun

The paper titled ‘AttackGAN: GAN-Based Framework for Testing and Enhancing NIDS Resilience’, authored by CSE Cyber Security students Mohammed Anoodh Uchil, Rajat Ram Talekar, Sanjan A P, Varun V under the guidance of Dr. Shreema Shetty, Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, has been accepted in International Conference on Advancement in Cyber Security And Digital Forensics (ICACSDF2025), Dehradun.
This paper is a research project that applies Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to generate realistic adversarial network traffic designed to test and improve Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS). AttackGAN helps security researchers strengthen NIDS performance, expand training datasets with synthetic threats, and explore how adversarial AI techniques can be used in both offense and defense in cybersecurity.

Coaching Camp for VTU Handball Women Team at Sahyadri

VTU Handball Women Team Coaching camp was held at Sahyadri during 25th February to 2nd March, 2025. This team is now leaving to Periyar University, Salem (TN) during 3rd to 7th March, 2025 for Handball Championship along with the Team Manager – Mr. Karnakumar K S and Coach – Mr. Robert Rayappa.

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Sun Mar 09 2025