Professional Bodies

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE-SSCS)

The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) Student Chapter at SAINTGITS College of Engineering was officially formed on 19 February 2013, after fulfilling the requirements set by the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board Operations Manual. Since then, the chapter has been instrumental in cultivating student interest and involvement in the field of solid-state circuits and microelectronics.

The chapter is led by a team of student office bearers, including Chair: S Govind, Vice Chair: Anna Boban, and Secretary: Asher Jacob, who coordinate various activities and initiatives.The chapter operates under the mentorship of Dr. Ajith Ravindran, who has been serving as the Chapter Advisor. 

The chapter has actively organized numerous impactful programs including Hands-on Training Workshops, Technical Conferences, Conclaves, Industry-Oriented Training Sessions, and Distinguished Lecture Visits, which have greatly contributed to student development and technical exposure.

The SSCS SAINTGITS Chapter was also honored to host three Distinguished Lecture visits, featuring globally renowned experts:

• Dr. R. Jacob Baker, Professor, University of Nevada, USA (2014)
• Dr. Yong Ping Xu, Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore (2017)
• Dr. Keith A. Bowman, Qualcomm Technologies, USA (2020)

Over the years, the chapter has received consistent financial support from IEEE, with total funds received for various activities amounting to $21,589.

The IEEE SSCS Student Chapter continues to thrive as a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, and technical excellence at SAINTGITS College of Engineering.

Er. Ajith Ravindran
Staff Coordinator

Activities

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AY 2024-25

1. One Day workshop on  “Industry Insights on IoT, Robotics & FPGA”

A workshop titled “Industry Insights on IoT, Robotics & FPGA” was organized on 15th March 2025 by the Department of Electronics Engineering in collaboration with the IEEE SSCS Saintgits Chapter and the IEEE RFiD Council, Kerala Chapter. The session was designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of industry expectations and emerging trends in the fields of IoT, Robotics, and FPGA technologies. The resource person for the workshop was Mr. Jayasankar R V, Lead Architect & CEO of Transiot (TIESYS – Transiot Institute of Embedded Systems), Kochi. With over 12 years of industry experience in enterprise networking and product engineering across sectors such as defence, transportation, and communications, Mr. Jayasankar offered valuable insights into current industry practices and technological advancements. He also shared his experience in fostering cross-industry partnerships and delivering affordable, high-quality engineering solutions. The session, held at AK 704 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, was attended by 50 enthusiastic students from the ECE, RB, and EV branches. The workshop featured interactive discussions and hands-on exposure, providing a practical perspective on the role of these technologies in modern industry. The event was highly appreciated by the participants for its relevance, engagement, and industry-oriented focus.

2. Interactive Session on “Embedded System Industry – A Walk Through”

An interactive session titled “Embedded System Industry – A Walk Through” was conducted on 4th September 2024, featuring Er. Gokul M, Design Engineer at Digital Core Technologies, as the resource person. The session provided an insightful overview of the embedded systems industry, highlighting current trends, challenges, and opportunities. Er. Gokul M shared his industry experience, offering valuable guidance to the participants on the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the embedded systems domain. A total of 57 participants attended the session, which included students and professionals interested in embedded systems. The interactive format allowed for an engaging dialogue, where participants actively asked questions and discussed various aspects of the industry, gaining a deeper understanding of embedded system design, development, and its real-world application.

3. Hands-on Session on FPGA Design using Xilinx

A hands-on session on FPGA Design using Xilinx was conducted on 8th and 9th July 2024, aimed at providing practical exposure to FPGA implementation techniques. The session was led by three experienced resource persons: Abraham K Thomas, Assistant Professor; Anish M George, Assistant Professor; and Dr. Ajith Ravindran, Assistant Professor. Over the course of two days, participants were guided through the design and implementation of fundamental digital circuits, including logic gates, full adders, and multiplexers, on FPGA using Xilinx tools. The event saw active participation from 33 attendees, who were provided with step-by-step instructions and live demonstrations of FPGA design workflows. The sessions emphasized the practical application of digital system design concepts, equipping participants with essential skills for hardware development. The interactive format allowed participants to engage directly with the instructors, fostering a deeper understanding of the material and enhancing their competence in FPGA-based projects. 

AY 2023-24

1. Workshop on Open-Source IC Design

An IEEE SSCS Open-Source IC Design Workshop was held at Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala, on 21st October 2023. The workshop was conducted by the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) and organized in collaboration with Digital University Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Alex James, Dean, Digital University Kerala.

The workshop focused on educating participants about open-source IC design, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. A hands-on session, led by the team from Digital University Kerala, enabled attendees to create a GDS file using open-source tools. A total of 45 students actively participated in the event, gaining firsthand exposure to the IC design workflow.

2. One Day Workshop on OBE Based Curriculum Design

A one-day workshop on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Based Curriculum Design was conducted on 17th January 2024 for faculty members, with a total of 27 participants in attendance. The event was organized by the IEEE SSCS Saintgits Chapter in association with the Department of Electronics Engineering. The session was facilitated by Dr. Giridharan, Professor at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTR), Chennai. The objective of the workshop was to provide a comprehensive understanding of OBE principles and guide the faculty in designing curriculum aligned with outcome-based approaches. Key topics included defining program and course outcomes, aligning assessments with learning objectives, and mapping content to desired outcomes. The session was interactive and involved discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, allowing participants to gain practical insights. The workshop was well-received, with participants appreciating the relevance and clarity of the content.

3. FSM Design using Xilinx FPGA

A hands-on session on FSM Design using Xilinx FPGA was conducted on 15th and 16th March 2024. Led by resource persons Er. Abraham K Thomas, Assistant Professor, and Er. Anish M George, Assistant Professor, the session introduced participants to FSM design techniques and their implementation on FPGA platforms. The program covered the design and programming of FSMs, along with basic digital circuits such as logic gates, full adders, and multiplexers, using FPGA tools. The session saw active participation from 35 attendees, who engaged in practical design and simulation exercises. The interactive format provided participants with a thorough understanding of FSM concept

4. IEEE SSCS conducted a Tailor Made Course in IC Design

The IEEE SSCS Chapter, in collaboration with the Department of Electronics Engineering, successfully conducted a Tailor Made Course in IC Design 2024 Batch from June 3 to November 16, 2024. The course was conducted on alternate Saturdays and was designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on training in CMOS Digital IC Design. The program targeted students and professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in IC design and verification processes using industry-standard tools and methodologies. A total of 25 students attended the programme and were successfully trained.

The course commenced with a thorough understanding of MOS Fundamentals, including the principles of CMOS inverter design. Participants performed simulations of the V-I curves for PMOS and NMOS devices and progressed to schematic drawing and simulation of basic circuits such as inverters, NAND, NOR gates, and full adders. Different device dimensions, such as 0.5 µm/0.25 µm and 0.75 µm/0.25 µm, were used for analysis and comparison.

A significant portion of the course was dedicated to layout design and physical verification. Participants gained hands-on experience in applying layout design rules, creating layout views of inverters, and performing floor planning. They further performed physical verification tasks, including Design Rule Check (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), and parasitic extraction. Advanced topics like post-layout simulation and GDS file generation were covered, enabling participants to understand the complete flow of IC design and fabrication.

The course provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of IC design, from schematic to layout and verification, preparing them for challenges in the semiconductor industry. The hands-on approach and practical focus ensured that attendees were equipped with essential skills and knowledge to excel in CMOS digital IC design.

5. Electro Quest Quiz Competition – April 29, 2024

On April 29, 2024, IEEE SSCS hosted the “Electro Quest” quiz competition in AK 801 from 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM. Eleven students competed on topics like basic digital electronics and Arduino programming. The competition featured a multiple-choice quiz followed by a rapid fire round. Aiswarya Rahul (S6 ECE) won the first prize of ₹750, and Abin Abraham (S2 ECS) secured the second prize of ₹500. Participants enjoyed an engaging and informative session.

AY 2022-23

1. Workshop on Introduction to Verilog Modelling & FPGA Implementation

The workshop offered participants valuable hands-on training in Verilog modeling, covering Behavioral, Dataflow, Gate Level, and Switch Level modeling techniques. The workshop provided an opportunity for attendees to gain practical experience in FPGA development board implementation. Throughout the workshop, a series of sessions were conducted, encompassing various aspects of Verilog modeling and FPGA implementation. These sessions consisted of informative lectures, engaging hands-on exercises, and insightful practical demonstrations. The workshop was meticulously designed to facilitate a progressive learning journey, starting with fundamental concepts and gradually advancing towards more sophisticated techniques.

2. Hands-on Workshop on Familiarization of ASIC and FPGA

The “Hands-on Workshop on Familiarization with ASICs and FPGAs” on February 24 and 25, 2023 at Saintgits College of Engineering was a dynamic and enlightening event, providing participants with valuable insights into the world of application -specific integrated circuits (ASIC) ) and field -Programmable Gate Systems (FPGA). The workshop aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and applications in digital design and hardware design. Participants had the unique opportunity to participate in interactive sessions that explored the intricacies of ASIC and FPGA technology under the guidance of experienced industry experts. The hands-on nature of the workshop enabled attendees to actively explore design and operational processes, gaining practical knowledge essential in the rapidly developing electronics industry Through practical exercises and world on personal examples The event provided a collaborative learning environment, encouraged participants to share ideas, ask questions, and interact with peers who shared an interest in digital design and hardware design Overall, a workshop that took place at Saintgits The College of Engineering proved to be an enriching experience equipped with knowledge and confidence to tackle challenges.

3. Session on “Shell Scripting for IC Design”

The SAINTGITS IEEE SSCS Students Chapter, in association with the Department of Electronics Engineering, organized an insightful Talk cum Hands-on Session on the topic “Shell Scripting for IC Design” as part of the ongoing Tailor-Made Course in IC Design. The session was conducted to enhance participants’ practical understanding of scripting techniques crucial for automating tasks and improving efficiency in the field of Integrated Circuit (IC) design. The resource person for the session was Mr. Sachin Santhosh, currently working as an Intern – Physical Verification Engineer at Ignitarium Technology Private Ltd. Mr. Sachin brought in valuable industry perspective and technical expertise, guiding students through the basics and applications of shell scripting in the IC design workflow. The session included a detailed talk covering real-world use cases followed by an engaging hands-on segment where participants had the opportunity to write and execute scripts related to layout automation, verification, and file handling in the Linux environment. The interactive nature of the session helped the participants gain a clearer understanding of how scripting plays a pivotal role in the VLSI design process. The workshop was well-received by the attendees, who appreciated the balance of theoretical insights and practical exposure. Overall, the event served as a significant value addition to the specialized course and contributed to the participants’ preparedness for industry-level challenges in IC design.

4. Mock Interview for the participants of the “Tailor Made Course in IC Design”

On 27th October 2022, IEEE SSCS student branch of SAINTGITS College of Engineering organized a mock interview session for the participants of the “Tailor Made Course in IC Design.” The interview was conducted by Er. Praveen C S, who is a Physical Design Engineer at Microchip Technology India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru. The session was held from 10.30 AM to 3.30 PM, and it aimed to provide the participants with practical experience and feedback on their interviewing skills. The mock interview covered various aspects of IC Design, including technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. The event was a success, and the participants gained valuable insights into the industry’s expectations and requirements for a successful career in IC Design.

5. Expert Talk – Industry Expectations for VLSI Industry

On July 22, 2022, IEEE SSCS Saintgits Chapter organized an expert talk on “Industry Expectations – For VLSI Industry” for undergraduate students, which was conducted by Mr. Emil Zacharia George, Senior Hardware Design Engineer at Digital Core Technologies in Kakkanad, Kerala. During the talk, Mr. George provided insights into the expectations of the VLSI industry and how students could prepare for a career in this field. He emphasized the importance of hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies and suggested that students engage in internships or projects to gain practical experience. Overall, the talk was informative and provided valuable guidance to students interested in pursuing a career in the VLSI industry.

AY 2021 – 22

• Hands-On  Session on “Shell Scripting for IC Design” 

SAINTGITS IEEE SSCS Students Chapter organized a talk cum Hand On Session on “Shell Scripting for IC Design” for the participants of the “Tailor Made Course in IC Design” on 13^th   November 2021 from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM.  Mr. Sachin Santhosh, Intern- Physical Verification Engineer, Ignitarium Technology Private Ltd, Handled the session. The session began with a silent prayer at 9.30 AM. Asst. Prof. Ajith Ravindran, Advisor, IEEE SSCS SAINTGITS Chapter, introduced the speaker to the audience. Mr. Sachin Santhosh gave an introduction on the importance of Schell Scripting. In addition, he gave a hands on training through open source tools through online mode. After the session, an interactive section about the job opportunities in VLSI began. The interaction came to an end at 12.45 pm and around 32 participants consist of IEEE members participated in the event.

• Hands-On  training in IC Design “Tailor Made Course in IC DesignBatch V”

SAINTGITS IEEE SSCS Students Chapter organized the IEEE SSCS Sponsored  Hands-on Training in IC Design, “Tailor Made Course IC Design –  Batch V “ Phase II organized by the Department of ECE in association with IEEE SSCS SAINTGITS Chapter for the M.Tech VE 20-22  Batch students.

Phase II –  By Industry Expert – Entuple Technologies Pvt. Ltd( From 15/04/2021 to 28/12/2021)

This course is intended to train students regarding 2 major job roles ASIC Verification Engineer and ASIC Physical Design Engineer. The course provided intensive hands-on training on Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Editor; SpectreCircuit Simulator etc to enable the graduates to generate up to GDSII file [3]. The V^th Batch completed the training on December 2021 and 9 students out of the 10 students got placed in various companies like Synopsys, Bangalore, Ignitarium Technologies Bangalore, Tessolve Semi Conductor, Bangalore, INSEMI Technology Services Pvt Ltd and Tata Elxsi Trivandrum.

AY 2020 – 21

• Online panel discussion –  Post- COVID Opportunities in Electronics Engineering

The online panel discussion on the topic “Post- COVID Opportunities in Electronics Engineering” was conducted on 18^th June, 2020, Thursday, from 06.00 PM to 07.10 PM through Google Meet with four of the most eminent personalities in the field of technology and education; Dr. Jan Van Der Spiegel, Professor, Electrical and Systems Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, USA, Dr.  Keith Bowman, Principal Engineer and Manager, Processor Research Team, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Raleigh, USA, Mr. Harish Mysore, Director, IEEE India Operations and Prof. Sabarinath G Pillai, Vice Chair at IEEE Kerala Section, who was the Moderator of the Panel Discussion.

Post the panel discussion a lot of queries came from the audience, the questions where predominantly regarding the effect and the influence of Electronics Engineering in mitigating the effects of Covid-19 pandemic and also regarding the future of the jobs relating to Electronic Engineering. The session concluded with a positive approach towards the current scenario and how to rise to the challenge. After much discussions and deliberations, it was concluded that the present situation is temporary and the world can cope up with all the changes related to jobs, education etc and that they not going to affect much of the people for a much longer time.

AY 2019-20

• Distinguished Lecture Programme by Dr. Keith A Bowman

         Department of ECE in association with IEEE SSCS conducted a Distinguished Lecture Programme on the topic “Adaptive and Resilient Circuits for Processors” and a Mini Workshop on “Tape out of an IC” by Dr. Keith A Bowman, Principle Engineer and Manager in the Processor Research team at Qualcomm Technologies Inc. in Raleigh, NC, USA on 6^thMarch, 2020.

• Gyanikkoppam:

         Walk with the Scholar programme was conducted on 6^th March, 2020 with Dr. Keith A Bowman, Principle Engineer and Manager in the Processor Research team at Qualcomm Technologies Inc. in Raleigh, NC, USA.

• Expert Talk – Industry Expectations on the Basic Concepts of Electronics

An expert talk, funded by IEEE SSCS, on the topic “Industry Expectations on the Basic Concepts of Electronics” was conducted for the students of Tailor Made Course in IC Design on 18^th January, 2020. The resourse person was Mr. Emil Zacharia George, Senior Hardware Design Engineer, Digital Core Technologies, Kakkanad, Kerala”.

• Cynosure – Workshop and Hackathon on Internet of Things

The IEEE Solid- State Circuits Society (SSCS) Saintgits Student Chapter organized a workshop and hackathon, “ Introduction to IoT(Internet of Things)” on 9^th and 10^th of September 2019. Er. Sandeep B Kadam, alumini of Saintgits College of Engineering was the resource person for the workshop session and hackathon.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

ACTIVITIES

July 2016
● IEEE Kochi Hub WIE Congress 2016-“SHE- Style Her Enigma”. The resource person is the decisive organizer, Mrs. Ruby Peethambaran, co-founder and CSO, Fourth Ambit. It was conducted on 1 st & 2 nd October, 2016.
July 2018
● Conducted the IEEE Day celebration on 2 nd October, 2018. IEEE department charge – Er. Ajith Ravindran
January 2019
● Saintgits IEEE Student Branch organized a Distinguished Lecture Programme (DLP) on the topic “Radiation Detection for International Borders” for the final year students of ECE and EEE Departments on 24 th April, 2019 from 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM at AB Seminar hall. Resource person for the programme was Dr. Richard Kouzes, Laboratory fellow, Physical and Computational science, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA, USA.
July 2019
● The Saintgits IEEE Student Branch celebrated the ‘IEEE Day 2019’ on 2 nd October, 2019 at our campus. The event contained technical competitions, workshops and fun filled activities. IEEE SB Chairman – Joel Abraham of S7 ECE (2016-2020 Batch)

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Students Forum (ISF)

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India’s leading recognized professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology of Electronics, Telecommunication, Robotics & IT. The IETE is the National Apex Professional body of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science, Robotics and IT Professionals. The Institution provides leadership in Scientific and Technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy.
Government of India has recognized IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and also notified as an educational Institution of national eminence. The objectives of IETE focus on advancing electro-technology. The IETE conducts and sponsors technical meetings, conferences, symposia, and exhibitions all over India, publishes technical journals and provides continuing education as well as
career advancement opportunities to its members.

We have a vibrant IETE Students Forum since 2010. ISF provides common platform for the students to exchange their ideas in technical topics of interest, e.g., curriculum, employment, higher educational opportunities, emerging trends, etc. The forum plan and organize Technical Programs, Special Lectures, Workshops, Seminars Symposia, exhibitions for the benefit of students. It encourages team spirit and self-reliance among student members.

Dr. Riboy Cheriyan
Staff Coordinator

ACTIVITIES

AY 2022-23

● Department of Electronics Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering in association with IETE Students’ Forum conducted a Social Outreach Programme on the topic “Problems associated with the long usage of mobile phones” for the students of NSS Higher Secondary School, Karukachal on 27 th June, 2022. Resource Persons for the programme were Adhithya Satheesh, Emmy Anna Thomas (S4 RB A (2020-24 batch)) and Ashby Kuriakose (S6 ECE (2019-23 batch)). 100 students participated in the programme. Dr. RiboyCheriyan (IETE Coordinator).

● Department of Electronics Engineering ,Saintgits College of Engineering in association with IETE Students’ Forum(ISF) organized an intra college Quiz(General) competition in connection with the Engineer’s day celebration on 18th November, 2022. Students from all the Engineering programmes actively participated in this quiz programme. Mr. NEERAJ BINU NATH & Mr. RAMKUMAR N of fifth semester Computer Science and Engineering secured 1 st prize worth Rs. 2000/- , Mr. ATHUL RAJEEV & Mr. ASHWIN S NAIR of fifth semester Robotics and Automation secured 2 nd prize worth Rs. 1000/- and Mr. SIDHARTH V MENON & Mr. ROHAN BINU ABRAHAM of third semester Electronics and Communication Engineering secured 3 rd prize worth Rs. 500/-. Dr. RiboyCheriyan – IETE Staff Coordinator, Mr. Ashby StefinKuriakose and Adithya Satheesh- Student Co-ordinators.

● Department of Electronics Engineering ,Saintgits College of Engineering in association with IETE Students’ Forum(ISF) organized an inter college Arduino Competition on 23rd March,2023. The competition was handled by Mariyam Susan Philip from S8 Electronics and Communication Engineering. 44 students from Christ College of Engineering, Irinjalakuda,Thrissur attended the programme. Ms. Lia Thottan, Ms. Julie k laru, Ms. AninaMariya& Ms. Johanna, Second Year B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering students of Christ College of Engineering secured 1 st prize worth Rs. 1500/-, Mr. Amal V Nair, Mr. Praise Varghese Paul & Mr.Denixx Denny Alappat, First Year B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering students of Christ College of Engineering secured 2 nd prize worth Rs. 1000/- and Mr. Rohan Thanjan& Ms. Ann Maria Prince, Second Year B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering students of Christ College of Engineering secured 2 nd prize worth Rs. 500/-, Dr. Riboy Cheriyan – IETE Staff Coordinator, Mr. Ashby StefinKuriakose and Adithya Satheesh- Student Co ordinators.

● The Alumni chapter of the Department of Electronics Engineering jointly with IETE Student’s Forum organized an Expert Talk on the topic ” Digital Design Techniques for FPGA Design ” by Er. Prashanth C, Tech Lead (RTL Design) VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Kochi on 13th May 2023. Students of second year and pre final B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering and M.Tech in VLSI & Embedded Systems attended the session. Dr. RiboyCheriyan – IETE Staff Coordinator&Er. Anish M George – Dept. Alumni Coordinator.

AY 2021 – 22

● RACEE, the student association of Department of Electronics Engineering in association with IETE students forum organized a webinar on ‘Cyber Laws and Online Safety’ for the first year (2020-24 batch ECE, RB-A and RB-B) students of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Robotics and Automation programmes through Google Meet online platform on 31st July, 2021. The resource person for the programme is Mr. Syam Gopi, Associate Professor, CSE Department, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally. He is also an Elite Member of Cyberdome Kerala Police, Membership Chair- ACM Kottayam Professional Chapter and Project Manager of Nextguard. Er. Dhanusha P B, Er.
Harinarayanan Nampoothiri M G – Webinar Coordinators.

● The Department of Electronics Engineering in association with IETE Students’ Forum (ISF) organised a 3-days Knowledge Enhancement Programme on “Introduction to Embedded Systems and Robotics” for the third semester (2020-24) batch ECE and RB students on 23rd, 27th and 28th September, 2021 through zoom online platform. Resource persons: – Er. Chinn Mohanan, Er. Nishanth P R, Er. Anish Thomas. Er. Anish M George – Add-on course coordinator (ECE & RB).
● Research Interest Group (RIGS) – VLSI of Department of Electronics Engineering in association with The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (IETE) conducted the webinar on the topic “My experience with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam- Missile Man of India” for B. Tech. and M.Tech. Students, Interested Teaching and Non-teaching staff through Google Meet on 26th January, 2022. The Resource Person for the webinar was Fr.(Dr.) George Athappally, Professor, St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering & Technology, Nagpur.Program Coordinators – Dr. Sreekala K S (RIG – VLSI Stream
coordinator).
● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Students Forum (ISF) organised a one-day workshop on ‘LaTex for Technical Writing’ for PG students, Research Scholars and Interested Faculty members through Google Meet on 29th January, 2022. The resource person for the programme was Dr. Sreekala K S, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering. Program Coordinator – Dr. Sreekala K S`

AY 2020 – 21

● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with IETE Kochi Centre organized a National Level 4 days online Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Research Trends in VLSI, MEMS and Signal Processing” from 10 th to 13 th August, 2020 through Google Meet. Total of 85 attendees from in and outside India participated in the FDP. Dr. Beena A O and Er. Roshni Oommen – FDP Coordinators
The resource persons for the sessions are as follows:-
a. Dr. Youhan Sunny, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, Saintgits College of Engineering (10.08.2020, 10.00am to 11.00am),
b. Dr. Sreenidhi P.R, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam (10.08.2020, 2.00pm to 3.00pm),
c. Dr. Lintu Rajan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, National Institute of Technology, Calicut (11.08.2020, 10.00am to 11.00am),
d. Dr. Krishnapriya S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science (11.08.2020, 2.00pm to 3.00pm),
e. Dr. Rahul Antony, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, Saintgits College of Engineering (12.08.2020, 10.00am to 11.00am),
f. Dr. Shajimon K John, Professor, Dept. of ECE, Saintgits College of Engineering (12.08.2020, 2.00pm to 3.00pm),
g. Dr. Riboy Cheriyan, Professor and HOD(ECE & RA), Saintgits College of Engineering (13.08.2020, 10.00am to 11.00am),
h. Er. Mithun C A, Research scholar, IIT Madras (13.08.2020, 2.00pm to 3.00pm)

● The IETE Students’ Forum (ISF), Saintgits College of Engineering conducted a webinar on the topic “Life’s Little Tricks: Getting you prepared for 2024” by Mr. Joel Abraham (2016-2020 ECE batch) in connection with the Online Student Induction Programme (SIP 10) for B. Tech first year students (2020-2024 Batch) through the online platform ZOOM on 21 st November, 2020 (9.00am to 10.30am). Total number of participants was 120. Dr. Riboy Cheriyan – IETE Coordinator/SIP 10 in-charge, Dr. Beena A O – Webinar Coordinator
● IETE Kochi Centre and IETE Students’ Forum (ISF), Saintgits jointly conducted “Walk with scholar program – GYANIKKOPPAM” on 9 th December, 2020 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm through the online platform ZOOM. The scholar for the program was Sri. P Venugopalan, Director DRDL (Retired) Hyderabad. Honouring ceremony of the newly elected Distinguished Fellow Member of IETE Sri C K Haridas, DGM (Retired) BSNL Palakkad was also conducted along with the GYANIKKOPPAM programme. Total number of participants was 235.
● IETE Students’ Forum in association with Department of Electronics Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kottayam conducted Two Days Online Workshop on ‘LaTeX’ through Google Meet for the M.Tech students and Ph.D. Scholars on 11 th & 12 th February, 2021. Resource Person for the workshop was Dr. Sreekala K S. Dr. Riboy Cheriyan – IETE coordinator & Workshop Coordinator.

The first prize worth Rs. 1500 was bagged by Aleena Elza Joji and Anu Theresa Saji of S6CSE-A and second prize worth Rs. 1000 was bagged by Alphy Biju Varghese and Ann Mary Thomas of S4CSE-A.  The quiz master for the event was Mr. Sethu Manohar of S4 ECE and the scorer for the program was Mr. Ryan Biju Joseph of S4 RB.

AY 2019 -20

● Department of ECE in association with Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) Students Forum organized an invited expert talk and interactive session on the topic “Power Generation in India – Thermal Power Generation – Current Trends in Power Generation” with Dr. K.R. Madhu Kumar, Rtd. Executive Engineer, Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (V.T.P.S), Andhra Pradesh, for final year/pre-final year students in UG, PG students and faculty members of ECE and EEE departments on 23 rd October, 2019 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm in the AB seminar hall. Coordinator – Er. Beena A O, IETE coordinator – Dr. Riboy Cheriyan, External talks charge – Er. Maheswary Sreenath

Er. Maheswary Sreenath (External talk in-charge) was the moderator for the webinar. Second and third year B.Tech students from ECE department attended the webinar. More than 100 students participated in the event. Some faculty also took part in the online technical talk session.

AY 2018-19

AY 2017-18

● The Department of ECE in association with IETE students Forum conducted a Quiz Competition for all students in connection with Engineer’s Day Celebration on 13 th October, 2017 (Prelims) & 27 th October, 2017 (Final Competition).

1 st Prize – Herlin Mary Jose & Elizabeth Pothen of S 5 Civil Engineering Department
2 nd Prize – James M Chacko & Joshua Siby of S 5 Electronics & Communication Engineering
3 rd Prize – Justin Mathew & Amal Babus of S 5 Computer Science Engineering

● The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, SAINTGITS College of Engineering organized an expert talk on “Higher studies guidance” by IMS Kottayam in association with IETE
Students’ Forum for the sixth semester students (2015-2019 Batch) on 5 th January, 2018. The
session was handled by Mr. Abin S, IMS Kottayam.

● KSCSTE funded a 2 day workshop on “Research Methodology, Writing Practices, Language and soft skills” to equip Women Researchers (Women in Science) in association with IETE was conducted on 18 th & 19 th January, 2018. A fund of Rs 40,000/- got sanctioned from KSCSTE dated 28/10/2017. Workshop Coordinator – Er. Sreekala K S, Co-coordinators – Er. Anu Raj & Er. Preena Prasad

AY 2016-17

AY 2015-16

The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI]

The Institution of Engineers (India)-IE (I) Electronics and Communication Engineering students’ chapter was established in the year of 2015 with chapter code 686532/SCE/EC at the Department of Electronics Engineering. The Department level activities are coordinated by the Division advisor and the student representatives. The primary activities of the IEI Student Branch are to carry out a spectrum of technical
activities and functions such as dissemination and updating of Engineering and technological knowledge among its members, the information on all matters affecting engineering, through technical activities such as seminars, quizzes, workshops, project exhibitions etc.

Er. Abraham K. Thomas
Staff Coordinator

Activities

AY 2022-23

AY 2021-22

AY 2020-21

● The Department of ECE, Saintgits College of Engineering in association with the Institution of Engineers (India) (IE (I)) Saintgits Students’ Chapter conducted the 5 th webinar on the topic “Examination Reforms Policy”on 25 th August, 2020 (from 3.15pm to 4.15pm) through Google Meet. The resource person for the webinar was Dr. Riboy Cheriyan, HOD ECE & RB, Saintgits College of Engineering. Targeted Audience – Interested students and faculty members. Total number of participants was 38. Er. Abraham K Thomas – IE (I) ECE and RB division adviser
● World Standards Day is celebrated on October 14 every year. The Institution of Engineers (India) Students’ Chapter of Saintgits College of Engineering celebrated World Standards Day, division-wise, with various programmes in that week. The Institution of Engineers India Electronics Division is planning to organize an Intradepartmental event “Technical JAM” for the students of S3 (2019-23), S5 (2018-22) and S7 (2017-21) on 21 st October, 2020 through Google Meet. Er. Abraham K Thomas – IE (I)
ECE and RB division adviser
● The IE (I) Electronics Division in association with the Department of Electronics Engineering conducted an Intradepartmental Project Competition and Paper Presentation Competition on 25 th and 27 th
January, 2021. Er. Abraham K Thomas – IE (I) ECE and RB division adviser
● The IE (I) Students’ Chapter of Saintgits College of Engineering conducted a quiz competition on 18 th June, 2021 (4.30pm)to create awareness in the students about the need for sustainable development and the 17 global goals to achieve it. The quiz competition was held in online mode. Quiz competition was conducted for students from all branches, except final year students. Er. Abraham K Thomas – IE (I) ECE and RB division adviser
● The Institution of Engineers India Electronics Division Saintgits Students Chapter conducted an online “Paper Presentation competition” on 22 nd June, 2021. Er. Abraham K Thomas – IE (I) ECE and RB division adviser. Winners of the competition were as follows:-
● First Prize (Selected for college level presentation):- Mariyam Susan Philip (S4 ECE);
● Second Prize:- Gokul M Saji, Kevin K Varghese, Arjun K S, Amal P Rajesh (S6 ECE);
● Consolations Prizes:- 1) Aiswarya Rose Mathew, Milna MS, Anju Sosa John, Anchana Babu (S6 ECE), 2) ArunTS (S4 ECE)

AY 2019-20

● The Institution of Engineers (India) is pleased to establish Students’ Chapter at the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom valid from 4 th March, 2020 to 3 rd March, 2023.

AY 2018-19

AY 2017-18

● Conducted Aptitude test for the students of S 1 , S 3 & S 5 EC batches in association with IE (I), students’ chapter EC division on 10 th October, 2017.
● Er. V Vijayachandran Nair, newly elected member of the National Council of IE(I) visited Saintgits College and interacted with the teaching faculty members of Saintgits on various schemes of the IE(I) for funding research work, organizing conferences etc. on 21 st December, 2017. Er. Aravindhan A – IE(I) Coordinator

AY 2016-17

AY 2015-16

Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) is the leading National Professional non-profit making Society for the Technical Education System in our country with the motto of Career Development of Teachers and Personality Development of Students and overall development of our Technical Education
System.  Being the only national organisation of educators in the field of Engineering and Technology, ISTE effectively contributes to various missions of the society and government. The strength of ISTE is the strong base it has in technical education institutions in the country.  The ISTE activities at Saintgits commenced in the year 2003. At present, In Saintgits the ISTE has a very large and an effective membership base consisting of more than 1000+ Life Members, 5000+ Student members.

The major objective of the ISTE is to provide quality training programmes to teachers and administrators of technical institutions to update their knowledge and skills in their fields of expertise and to assist and contribute in the production and development of top quality professional engineers and technicians needed by the industry and other organisations. With this aim in Saintgits we are organize various webinars, seminars, induction and refresher programs in collaboration with AICTE and other funding agencies.

Dr. Ansal K. A.
Staff Coordinator

ACTIVITIES

AY 2021-22

● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Data Science Demystified” by Dr. Anoop V. S., Senior Scientist & Head (Training), Kerala Block chain Academy, IIITM- K Building, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 21 st August, 2020 (from 11.00am to 12.00pm) through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – Students, research scholars and faculty members from all over India. Total number of participants were 70 (21 External Participants).
● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Transparent Thin Film Transistors for AMOLED” by Dr. Akkili Viswanath Gowd, DST SRF, IIT Dhanbad (ISM Dhanbad) on 12 th September, 2020 (3.00pm to 4.00pm) through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – students, research scholars and faculty members from all over the world.
Total number of participants was 149 (114 external, 45 from Saintgits).
● The department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized an International Online Faculty Development Programme on the topic “Microsytems Design and Control Engineering” from 17 th to 20 th September, 2020 through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – Research scholars and faculty members from National and International Institutions. Total number of participants
was 150(100 External Participants and 50 Inhouse Participants). Dr. Ansal K A – ISTE Advisor/Coordinator, Er. Maheswary Sreenath – Co-coordinator. The resource persons for the sessions were as follows:-
a. Dr. Anuj Abraham, Scientist at A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and
Research, Singapore (17.09.2020, 11.00am to 12.30pm),
b. Ms. Kalpana Senthamarai Kannan, SRF, Nano Electronics and Nanotechnology, University of Grenoble Alpes, TIMA Lab France (18.09.2020, 2.00pm to 3.30pm),
c. Dr. Ramesh K Gupta, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics (IREAP), University of Maryland, USA (19.09.2020, 7.00pm to 8.30pm),
d. Dr. Laxma Reddy Billa, Senior Process Engineer, Dynex Semiconductor Ltd, United Kingdom (20.09.2020, 3.30pm to 5.00pm)

● The Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Metamaterial Based Antenna Design & Beam Forming Network” by Er. Arshad Karimbu Vallappil, Lecturer/Research Fellow in Department of Electrical Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 7 th October, 2020 (10.00am to 11.30am)
through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – students, research scholars and faculty members from all over the world. Total number of participants was 120 (96 external, 24 from Saintgits).
● The Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Substrate Integrated Waveguide Antennas” by Dr. Dibin Mary George, SRF CERMA LAB, CUSAT, Cochin on 31 st October, 2020 (3.00pm to 4.00pm) through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – All students, research scholars and faculty members from all over the world. Total number of participants was 119.
● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE, Saintgits College of Engineering conducted an alumni expert talk by Er. Gokul Sali (2015-19 ECE pass out batch), Test Engineer, Tessolve Semiconductors, Bangalore on the topic “Introduction to Automatic Test Equipment – A Design Flow” for the undergraduate students of Electronics and Communication Engineering branch through Google Meet online platform on 30 th May, 2021 (11.00am to 12.00pm). Total number of participants was 50. Er. Maheswary Sreenath – Webinar Coordinator

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) is India’s leading recognized professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology of Electronics, Telecommunication, Robotics & IT. The IETE is the National Apex Professional body of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science, Robotics and IT Professionals. The Institution provides leadership in Scientific and Technical areas of direct importance to the national development and economy.
Government of India has recognized IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) and also notified as an educational Institution of national eminence. The objectives of IETE focus on advancing electro-technology. The IETE conducts and sponsors technical meetings, conferences, symposia, and exhibitions all over India, publishes technical journals and provides continuing education as well as
career advancement opportunities to its members.

AY 2020-21

● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Data Science Demystified” by Dr. Anoop V. S., Senior Scientist & Head (Training), Kerala Block chain Academy, IIITM- K Building, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 21 st August, 2020 (from 11.00am to 12.00pm) through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – Students, research scholars and faculty members from all over India. Total number of participants were 70 (21 External Participants).
● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Transparent Thin Film Transistors for AMOLED” by Dr. Akkili Viswanath Gowd, DST SRF, IIT Dhanbad (ISM Dhanbad) on 12 th September, 2020 (3.00pm to 4.00pm) through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – students, research scholars and faculty members from all over the world.
Total number of participants was 149 (114 external, 45 from Saintgits).
● The department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized an International Online Faculty Development Programme on the topic “Microsytems Design and Control Engineering” from 17 th to 20 th September, 2020 through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – Research scholars and faculty members from National and International Institutions. Total number of participants
was 150(100 External Participants and 50 Inhouse Participants). Dr. Ansal K A – ISTE Advisor/Coordinator, Er. Maheswary Sreenath – Co-coordinator. The resource persons for the sessions were as follows:-
a. Dr. Anuj Abraham, Scientist at A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and
Research, Singapore (17.09.2020, 11.00am to 12.30pm),
b. Ms. Kalpana Senthamarai Kannan, SRF, Nano Electronics and Nanotechnology, University of Grenoble Alpes, TIMA Lab France (18.09.2020, 2.00pm to 3.30pm),
c. Dr. Ramesh K Gupta, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics (IREAP), University of Maryland, USA (19.09.2020, 7.00pm to 8.30pm),
d. Dr. Laxma Reddy Billa, Senior Process Engineer, Dynex Semiconductor Ltd, United Kingdom (20.09.2020, 3.30pm to 5.00pm)

● The Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Metamaterial Based Antenna Design & Beam Forming Network” by Er. Arshad Karimbu Vallappil, Lecturer/Research Fellow in Department of Electrical Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 7 th October, 2020 (10.00am to 11.30am)
through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – students, research scholars and faculty members from all over the world. Total number of participants was 120 (96 external, 24 from Saintgits).
● The Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE Saintgits chapter organized a national webinar on the topic “Substrate Integrated Waveguide Antennas” by Dr. Dibin Mary George, SRF CERMA LAB, CUSAT, Cochin on 31 st October, 2020 (3.00pm to 4.00pm) through Google Meet. Targeted Audience – All students, research scholars and faculty members from all over the world. Total number of participants was 119.
● Department of Electronics Engineering in association with ISTE, Saintgits College of Engineering conducted an alumni expert talk by Er. Gokul Sali (2015-19 ECE pass out batch), Test Engineer, Tessolve Semiconductors, Bangalore on the topic “Introduction to Automatic Test Equipment – A Design Flow” for the undergraduate students of Electronics and Communication Engineering branch through Google Meet online platform on 30 th May, 2021 (11.00am to 12.00pm). Total number of participants was 50. Er. Maheswary Sreenath – Webinar Coordinator

AY 2019-20

● The Department of ECE in association with ISTE conducted an internal talk on “MOTIVATION DURING EXAMINATIONS” by Dr. Saravanan K on 20 th November, 2019 for S1 ECE & RA & S3 ECE students. ISTE department Coordinator – Dr. Ansal K A

● Department of ECE in association with ISTE students chapter organized a webinar on the topic ‘Free space optical communication’ by Dr. Anjitha Viswanath, Scientist/Engineer-SD, OELGD/ISG/AIS/IISU, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram on 8 th May, 2020 (9.30am to 10.45am) through Google Meet online platform; Targeted audience: Final year B.Tech ECE and M.Tech students; Students of all years including RA batch attended the webinar. External talk in charge – Er. Maheswary Sreenath
● The Department of ECE organized an expert talk series in order to bridge the gap between the curriculum and industry. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, it has been decided to conduct the event online. The fourth webinar in the series was organized in association with ISTE students’ chapter on the topic “Opportunities in Space Science and Astronomy”on 15 th May, 2020 (11.00am to 12.00pm)through
Google Meet online platform. The guest speaker for the event was Mr. Alikhan Basheer, Project Engineer-1(Optics), India TMT Coordination Center (ITCC), Indian Institute of Astrophysics. Targeted audience: B.Tech and M.Tech Students.
● Department of ECE in association with ISTE conducted a webinar on”MICRO/NANO SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES – AN INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE “on 25 th May, 2020 (11.00am to 12.00pm) through Google Meet online platform. The guest speaker for the event was Dr. Laxma Reddy Billa, Senior module process engineer at Dynex Semiconductor Ltd., UK.Targeted audience: Faculty members and M.Tech Students.

AY 2018 – 19

● Department of ECE and ISTE Chapter jointly organized a workshop on 4 th August, 2018 on the topic “The Art of Scientific Writing – Document Preparation using Scientific Tools” for M.Tech students of our college and other colleges in Kerala. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Siju K Swamy, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, Pathamuttom. 35 M. Tech students from our college and 6 faculty members (2 from ECE Department and 4 from other departments) attended the workshop. Workshop Coordinator – Er. Aravindhan A
● ECE Department in association with ASGEC and ISTE organized an expert talk on “Opportunities and Challenges in Space Research” for the first year and second year students of ECE Department  on 3 rd May, 2019 from 3pm to 4.30pm in AB Seminar Hall. Er. Arun Raj, Scientist, VSSC, Trivandrum was the invited speaker. Coordinator – Er. Anu Raj

AY 2017-18

● Dr. Riboy Cheriyan, Dr. Ansal K A, Er. Abraham K Thomas, Er. Jyothish Chandran G & Er. Ajith Ravindran participated in the ISTE 28th Annual State Convention at Government Engineering College, Thrissur conducted on 9th December, 2017.
● Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering conducted a one week AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Programme under AICTE-ISTE MoU titled “Refresher Course on Antennas and RF Devices” from 11 th June, 2018 to 16 th June, 2018. Total sanctioned budget is Rs 3,00,000/-. Coordinator – Dr. Ansal K A, Co-coordinator – Er. Aravindhan A. Received Rs 1,50,000/- as advance.

AY 2016-17

● The first Volume of Digital letters in ELECTRONICS by ISTE Students Chapter (Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2016), Department of Electronics and Communication engineering published in the month of October, 2016.
● Conducted a Circuit Design Competition on 22 nd March, 2017 from 4.00pm to 4.30pm for S8 ECE students. Rijoe Chacko Mathew got the 1 st prize.
● Conducted a Circuit Design Competition on 23 rd March, 2017 from 4.00pm to 4.30pm for S 6 ECE students. Vijith V Rao got the 1 st prize.
● Conducted a Circuit Design Competition on 27 th March, 2017 from 4.00pm to
4.30pm for S 4 ECE students. Both Anju Elsa Philip and Pavithra K P got 1st prize. All the 4 prizes were distributed during the Merit Day 2016-2017 conducted on 21 st April, 2017.