Wednesday, May 6 2026

General Manager at International Migration Centre (IMC), KVTSDC, along with Manager at Study Path International, visited Sahyadri: Exploring Global Collaboration Opportunities

Sahyadri warmly welcomed Shri K. S. Avinash, General Manager, International Migration Centre (IMC), KVTSDC, and Mr. Ajay Nair, Manager, Study Path International, on their visit to the campus.

The delegates were received by the Chairman Dr. Manjunath Bhandary who presented an overview of the institution and its key initiatives. The discussion focused on exploring potential avenues for collaboration, particularly in the areas of placement opportunities in Japanese companies & International recruitment, engaging international delegates for the COSMIC event, and enhancing student opportunities for global exposure.

This was followed by an interactive campus walkthrough led by the Chairman, during which the delegates visited various state-of-the-art facilities and innovation spaces at Sahyadri.

MBA students placed at UltraTech Cement Limited

The Final year MBA students Jithesh D and Pranam P C have been recruited by UltraTech Cement Limited for the role of Territory Sales Executive – Retail (Trainee)

UltraTech Cement Limited is the cement flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. A USD 9.9 billion building solutions powerhouse. It is the World’s largest Cement Company by sales volume and capacity, excluding China. UltraTech is the largest manufacturer of ready-mix concrete (RMC) and white cement in India. The Company’s business operations span UAE, Bahrain, Sri Lanka and India.

ISE Dept organized IOT workshop

The Department of Information Science & Engineering successfully organized an engaging and hands-on workshop titled “IoT Spark: Arduino UNO Innovation” on 6th May 2026 for the 4th semester engineering students.

The workshop was led by industry-experienced facilitators Mr. Pulkit Garg, Mr. Akhiljith Gigi, and Mr. Aniruddha Wagle K, from TCE who provided practical insights into Arduino programming, sensor interfacing, and real-time IoT applications. The primary objective of this session was to equip students with hands-on experience in designing and developing smart embedded solutions using Arduino IDE and ESP32. The facilitators guided participants through fundamental concepts such as microcontroller architecture, digital and analog input/output operations, and serial communication, followed by live demonstrations and interactive exercises. Students actively worked on interfacing sensors and actuators, enabling them to understand how data is collected, processed, and utilized in IoT systems. This practical exposure helped bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world implementation, preparing students for future advancements in IoT and robotics.

Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P., HoD of ISE & CSE (DS), emphasized the importance of IoT, highlighting its growing role in shaping smart systems, automation, and future technological innovations. Mr. Praveen Damle Senior Instructor witnessed the program. The session was coordinated by Prof. Prajna U R.

RIG Activity: Hands-on Training

As a part of the Research Interest Group (RIG) activity, members of the RIG titled “Semiconductors and Quantum Computing”, under the leadership of the RIG Coordinator, Dr. Chandana B. R., Associate Professor, Department of ECE, and Dr. Anush Bekal, Professor and Head, Dept. of ECE, Co-Coordinator, organized a hands-on training session on “Mendeley Reference Management Software” on May 6, 2026, at the CIM Lab for RIG members.

The session was conducted by Prof. Vinay B U, Dept of Mechanical Engineering with the objective of familiarizing faculty members with effective reference management and technical documentation practices using Mendeley software. During the training session, participants were introduced to the installation and setup of Mendeley, creating and managing reference libraries, importing and organizing research articles, citation insertion, bibliography generation, and synchronization of references across devices. Faculty members also gained practical exposure to integrating Mendeley with MS Word for manuscript, thesis, and report preparation in a structured and professional manner. The session provided participants with hands-on experience in managing research references efficiently and enhanced their understanding of modern academic writing and citation management tools.

Dr Prabhu delivers a session for NCERT

Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Principal Investigator at the Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center of Excellence, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, was invited by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to deliver an online session as part of its national training programme.

The session, titled “Cyber Threats: Concept, Forms and Trends,” was conducted under the theme “Ghost in the Machine: Navigating Self-Driving Threats,” organized by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. The programme was held on 04th May 2026 and streamed live through NCERT’s official platforms and Doordarshan.

Dr. Ananth Prabhu G addressed emerging cyber threats, evolving attack patterns, and the importance of adopting a Zero Trust mindset in today’s digital ecosystem. The session focused on creating awareness among educators and stakeholders about modern cyber risks and equipping them with practical insights to navigate the rapidly changing threat landscape.

His participation reflects his continued contribution to national-level capacity building in cyber security, digital forensics, and cyber law awareness.

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ISE Dept organized IOT workshop

Wed May 06 2026