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CSE Dept. Inaugurates NSM-Sponsored FDP on HPC and Artificial Intelligence

Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering inaugurated a 5-Day Offline Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ‘High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence’, sponsored by the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)—a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at achieving self-reliance in supercomputing and large-scale capacity building.
The inauguration marked a significant step toward strengthening teaching, research, and skill development in the rapidly evolving domains of HPC and AI. Under NSM initiatives, more than 26,000 professionals have already been trained nationwide through FDPs and specialized programs, reinforcing India’s deep-tech ecosystem. The FDP has drawn over 50 faculty members and researchers from various institutions, reflecting strong academic interest and collaborative participation in advanced computing education.
The inaugural ceremony began with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, HoD, CSE & Organizing Chair, who highlighted the importance of HPC–AI convergence in modern research and education. This was followed by Dr. Ajith Padyana, Program Director, VTU-VRIF-TCoE, presenting a comprehensive overview of the five-day FDP, outlining the specialized technical sessions and hands-on components.

The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers. Dr. Rahulkumar Gayatri, Principal High Performance Computing Architect at the National Energy Research Supercomputing Centre (NERSC), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA, delivered the keynote address. Emphasizing the foundational role of HPC in AI advancements, he remarked that “Today’s AI revolution is running on yesterday’s HPC investments.” Dr. D. B. Kulkarni, Professor at Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, and NSM Nodal Centre Head, addressed the participants as the Guest of Honour, highlighting the mission, vision, and impact of NSM, and the relevance of this FDP in national capacity building.

The function was presided over by Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, who encouraged faculty members to actively engage in research-driven initiatives. Vice-Principal Dr. Sudheer Shetty graced the occasion with his presence and extended his wholehearted support towards the successful conduct of the FDP. Sri Devadas Hegde, Trustee, assured full support from the management for academic and research excellence.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Vidya V. V., and was efficiently compered by Dr. Joyline D’Sa. This five-day FDP forms part of NSM’s broader objective to democratize access to world-class computational resources and to build a future-ready talent pool in advanced computing, AI, and deep-tech research across Indian academic institutions.

Chairman Dr. Manjunath Bhandary shares the dais with Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman – NAAC, NBA, and NTEF at DIGII 100 Summit

Chairman Dr. Manjunath Bhandary met and interacted with Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman – NAAC, NBA, and NTEF, at the DIGII 100 Summit 2025 held in New Delhi. Both leaders shared the dais as part of the summit’s high-level roundtable discussion, which focused on digital excellence and policy-driven transformation in higher education. The interaction reflected a shared commitment to strengthening quality assurance, accreditation frameworks, and innovation-led growth in technical and higher education institutions across the country.

Future of Technical Education: Vice-Chancellor and Professor Emeritus Meets Chairman Dr. Manjunath Bhandary

Dr. M. Jangamashetty, Vice-Chancellor of Haveri University and an eminent Professor of Electronics, along with Dr. Umesh M. Bhushi, Professor Emeritus, VTU Belagavi, and former Principal of Sahyadri, met Chairman Dr. Manjunath Bhandary at Belagavi.
The interaction focused on emerging trends in technical education across the country and the ongoing developmental initiatives at Sahyadri aimed at enhancing value for all stakeholders. During the meeting, the Chairman invited the Vice-Chancellor to visit the Sahyadri campus to interact with faculty members and share insights on strengthening the quality of teaching, training, and research. The discussions also emphasized enhancing hands-on training and project-based learning processes to further benefit students.

‘Beyond the Unseen Face: The Human Rights Plight of Trafficked Women & Girls’ by Lions Club

A session titled “Beyond the Unseen Face: The Human Rights Plight of Trafficked Women & Girls” was conducted for 1st year MBA students on 15th Dec 2025 to create awareness about human trafficking and related human rights issues. The programme featured addresses by Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director – MBA; Lion Rajesh Kamath, President, Lions Club Mangalore; Lion Vinayak Pai, Treasurer, Lions Club; and Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal. The Principal was felicitated by Lions Club Mangalore. The technical session was delivered by Dr. Paul Acquinas, whose insights on trafficking, legal aspects, and social responsibility made the session informative and impactful.

The Second day and Valedictory of the two-day Workshop on “Processes for NBA Accreditation (Tier-I)”

The two-day workshop on “Processes for NBA Accreditation (Tier–I)”, held on 12th and 13th December 2025 at Sahyadri.
On 12th Dec. 2025 the resource person Prof. G. M. Madhu, HoD & IQAC Coordinator, M.S.R.I.T, Bengaluru, interacted with the Heads of Departments in the Boardroom. During this session, he outlined the NBA accreditation processes in detail and addressed the queries raised by the HoDs and coordinators.
On Day 2 (13th December 2025), the workshop was conducted for the non-circuit branches (MERA, MBA, and BS). The HoDs and faculty members of these departments actively participated in the session. Following the workshop, Prof. G. M. Madhu interacted with the MBA team, reviewed their NBA preparations, and provided valuable suggestions for improvements.

Valedictory Ceremony
The Valedictory Ceremony of the two-day workshop was presided over by Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, who delivered the concluding remarks, highlighting the outcomes of the FDP and its contribution towards enhancing NBA preparedness among faculty members and strengthening institutional quality initiatives.
Prof. G. M. Madhu, MSRIT, Bengaluru, as the Guest of Honour, appreciated the enthusiasm of faculty members and shared best wishes for the preparation of the institute towards NBA accreditation.

‘Sound Healing’ session for Leadership Team

A rejuvenating ‘Sound Healing’ session was conducted by Ms. Krithika for the Sahyadri leadership team on 16th Dec, 2025. The session offered a serene space for relaxation, mindfulness, and inner balance, enabling participants to unwind and realign amidst their academic and administrative responsibilities.
The team deeply appreciated the calming experience and the positive energy it brought, making it a meaningful and refreshing wellness initiative at Sahyadri.

As an ICC member, the MBA Faculty facilitated a POSH Awareness Program for HydGen employees housed at Sahyadri

Dr. Sushma V, Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, facilitated the POSH Awareness Program for HydGen employees housed at Sahyadri on 18th Dec 2025. She is an ICC member of HydGen as per the POSH Act for a period of 3 years. Sushma is an ICC member of GAIL India, Mangalore as well. The session aimed to create awareness on maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, while familiarizing employees with their rights and responsibilities under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
The program covered key aspects of the POSH Act, including the definition of sexual harassment, preventive measures, reporting mechanisms, and the role of the Internal Committee. As mandated by the Act, organizations with more than ten employees are required to conduct periodic POSH awareness programs, and this session served as part of HydGen’s annual compliance and commitment to workplace ethics and gender sensitization. Mr. Chaswin Tauro, Head-HR coordinated the program. More than 30 employees, both physically and virtually, were present for the program.

ECE students Advance to Round Two at RoboFiesta ‘25

Fifth-semester students Ashwin Suresh, Vaishak D Karkera, Neha Raj, and Sanjana Kumar Amate of the Dept of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) cleared the first round of RoboFiesta ‘25. They earned the opportunity to participate in the second round held at the RV Institute of Technology and Management.
During the on-site evaluation, the team presented their project on a Smart Public Distribution System (Smart PDS). The second round proved to be a highly enriching experience, offering valuable exposure to a competitive innovation environment, expert evaluation, and peer learning.
The interaction with the judging panel provided constructive feedback, helping the students identify limitations in their current approach while gaining insights into potential improvements and future enhancements. This experience significantly contributed to refining their problem-solving perspective, technical understanding, and confidence in presenting real-world solutions.

Skill Enhancement Course: Financial Modelling for final year MBAs

Dept. of Business Administration (MBA) organized a Skill Enhancement Course on “Financial Modelling” for final-year MBA (Finance and Dual Specialization) students from 11th to 19th Dec ‘2025, facilitated by Mr. Rahul Singh, Portfolio Manager and Founder of Artha Chanakya, and Mr. Deepak Ravishankar, Consultant for Accounting. The course began with the basics of MS-Excel and gradually progressed to advanced financial calculations, financial model development, model-building techniques, and data validation. It was designed to equip students with essential analytical and technical skills required for effective financial decision-making in a dynamic business environment.
The program offered strong practical exposure, especially in the areas of stock markets and investment opportunities, through real-life examples and hands-on exercises. Students gained insights into key areas such as Advanced MS-Excel, Financial Modelling, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), DCF valuation, interest and EMI calculations, impact of economic factors on financial markets, fundamentals and technical analysis, equity, derivatives, and other financial assets, enabling them to connect theoretical concepts with real-world financial applications. The course concluded with an assessment, and certificates were issued to students based on their performance.

Representing VTU at the All-India South Zone Inter-University Volleyball Championship

Ms. Thanvi J R, III Semester CSE, is representing VTU at the All-India South Zone Inter University Volleyball Championship to be held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, from 15th to 19th December, 2025. Ms. Deeksha N Gatty, III Semester ISE, is representing VTU at the All-India South Zone Inter University Volleyball Championship to be held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, from 15th to 19th December, 2025.

Placements and Training:

Placed in KarMic

Krishna Kishora K and Naman M from the EC department have been placed at KarMic. The recruitment drive was conducted on 29th Nov 2025, and both students showcased exceptional skills and performance throughout the selection process.

Placed in Naksha Tech

Sujal Sandeep Rane from the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering has been recruited by Naksha Tech for the role of BIM Trainee. The interview was held on December 15th 2025.

Placed in Novel Office

Harshitha Kini, M Aneesh and Pratham R Shetty from the Department of Computer Science have been placed in Novel Office for the role of full-stack developer and AI Engineer.

Placed at System-Controls

Mahadeva Prasad from the Department of Electronics and Communication has been placed at System Controls for the role of Graduate Engineer.

ECE students’ Smart Tolling Innovation Earns Spot at AET 2025 Conference

The research paper titled “Smart Tolling System Using ANPR Technique” from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), has been accepted for presentation at the Sixteenth International Joint Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology (AET 2025), scheduled to be held on 28–29 December 2025 in NCR, Delhi, India.
This work has been carried out by the final-year students - Ashil Ahmad Yoosuf, Pavan D N, Mugesh K, and Thirtha Prasad under the guidance of Prof. Megha Narayana.

ECE students’ Research on ‘Automatic Mobile Fire Extinguisher’ accepted at ICAIES-2025

The research paper titled “Automatic Mobile Fire Extinguisher” has been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Systems (ICAIES-2025), organized by Rajeev Institute of Technology, HASSAN.
The research paper is authored by seventh-semester students of the department of Electronics & Communication Engineering - Maneesh Naik, Abhishek R M, and B M Harshil Zahran under the guidance of Prof. Aswathy Ksarma.

ECE Research Work Accepted at the International Conference on Advanced Scientific Computing & Machine Learning, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus

The research paper titled “Automative Marine Trash Collector” authored by students of the department of Electronics & Communication Engineering - Shreyas D R, Darshan M Angadi, Ashik, and Shreyas B under the guidance of Prof. Smitha A B, has been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Advanced Scientific Computing & Machine Learning (ICASML-2026).
The conference, organised by BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus brings together leading researchers and practitioners in artificial intelligence, scientific computing, and healthcare technologies, making this acceptance a significant milestone for the team.

ECE Students Participate at the OpenAI Academy × NxtWave State-Level Buildathon, Bengaluru 2025

Six 3rd-semester students - Sheethal R Bangera, Srujan Kulal, Shama A, Sushanth, Suvith Rai and Pooja – and two fifth-semester students - Vinayak Chandavar and Sumukha Nadiger of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) participated in the Karnataka State-Level Round of the OpenAI Academy × NxtWave Buildathon, held at S-Vyasa Deemed to be University, Sattva Global City Campus.
This intense 48-hour buildathon challenged young innovators to ideate, prototype, and present AI-powered solutions addressing real-world needs — and the students rose to the occasion with remarkable dedication and teamwork.
The 3rd-semester students’ project, a Career & Skill-Mapping Platform, is an AI-driven guidance tool designed to empower students early in their academic journey by helping them make informed career decisions.
The 5th-semester students worked on a hybrid plastic waste segregation system integrating both software intelligence and hardware mechanisms to identify and classify plastic waste efficiently — promoting sustainability through smart automation.

CSE Research Paper Presented at AIHC 2025, National Institute of Technology Calicut

The research paper titled “Quantum Machine Learning for Multimodal Depression Detection using QSVM and QNN,” authored by the students of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Shreya R. H., Saakshi R. Alva, K. Diya Rai, and Tony Philip under the guidance of Ms. Prapulla G. and Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, was successfully presented on 10th December 2025 at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare (AIHC 2025).
The conference was held from 10th to 12th December 2025 at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, India. The accepted and presented papers of the conference are published as proceedings with Springer in their prestigious Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE) series.

CSE Research Paper Presented at AIHC 2025, National Institute of Technology, Calicut

The research paper titled “Multimodal Deep Learning Frameworks for Early Alzheimer's Disease Detection” authored by the students of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) - Navautsav G, Pankaj Kumar Mahto, Pradeep M Lamani, Preeti Bisanalli under the guidance of Ms. Alakananda K, was presented at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare (AIHC 2025), under the “AI & Computer Vision” track, held on 10th to 12th December 2025, at National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala, India. publication in the Springer proceedings. The peer-reviewed and selected papers will be published as proceedings in the Springer “Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering (LNEE)” series.

CSE Research Paper Accepted at World Congress on Smart Computing 2026

Research paper titled “Real-time Emergency Response System: An AI-Driven Approach to Disaster Management and Emergency Coordination” has been accepted for presentation at the 3rd World Congress on Smart Computing (WCSC 2026), to be held on January 10–11, 2026, at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand.
The paper will also be published in the proceedings of the conference, included in the SCOPUS-indexed Springer Book Series, Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems.

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Sat Dec 20 2025