Electronics & Communication Engineering

Dr. Mary Reena K.E

Professor

 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mobile: 9745306534

Email: maryreena@lbscek.ac.in

Our students have received prestigious awards and accolades for their innovative projects and research contributions, highlighting their commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making impactful contributions in the field of Electronics and Communication.

• Abhijith P., Anusree P., Jishnu E.P. and Mani Kuruvilla, under the guidance of Prof. Rensi Sam Mathew, won the Platinum Prize (First prize) in the Contest Category of TECHFEST 2024 organised by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, IIT Palakkad and NSS College of Engineering Palakkad, on 2nd and 3rd March 2024 for their project Realtime conversion of Sign Language to Text and Speech.

• A team of students, SREENIVAS PAI K, VISHNU P, SREENATH E, SUKANYA K.K and RANJANA JANARDHANAN 2019-’23 ECE visited various colleges in Kasaragod for raising awareness of YIP 2023 programme.

• 2019-23 ECE students K.K. Sukanya,  Mohammed Junaid T. M., Akhila T. K., Remyasree P. presented a paper ‘ Voice to Dactylology’  in the  International Conference on Comprehensive Education for Children with Special Needs organised by DIFFERENT ART CENTRE, Kinfra Park, Thiruvananthapuram in association with ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, New York, USA and supported by Department of Empowerment of persons with disabilities Govt of India and Social Justice Department Govt of Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram on 6th July 2023.

• ABNA VIJAY, ANUSREE P, SOUMYA M and CHAITHRA P, 2017-‘21 ECE, under the guidance of Prof. RENSI SAM MATHEW, won the Bronze Prize for the TECHFEST 2021 organised by KSCSTE

• KEERTHANA K. V of 2017-‘21 batch ECE secured admission for MBA in IIM Rohtak through CAT Score.

• Devaraj Manirajanof s8 ECE has qualified in 2024 GATE Examination

Paper Presentatons

Individual Student Achievements

• NITISH NAYAK 2022-‘26 ECE with Mr. JACOB GEORGE (2021-25 CSE) won the special mention Prize at the Rural Innovators Meet 2023 held at Kerala Forest Research Institute , Thrissur organized by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.
• JISHNU E. P, Mr. ABHIJITH P., Mr MANI KURUVILLA and Ms.ANUSREE , all 2020-’24 ECE, reached up to the Semi Final level in The Inventors Challenge – 2023 organized by AICTE, ARM Education and ST Microelectronics.
• SREEHARI won the Men’s Individual Champion in the Annual Sports Meet held on 16^thand 17^th of February 2024.

• NIMITHA B of 2022-’26 batch, JYOTSNA of 2021-’25 batch, ANANTHA LEKSHMI of 2021-‘25 batch ECE were members of the KTU F-zone Hand ball winning team in 2023-’24.
• ANJAL BABU 2021-’25 ECE was a member of the KTU F-zone men’s Hand ball winning team in 2023-’24.
• SOUPARNIKA DINESH 2022-’26 ECE, was a member of the KTU F- zone women’s Kho-Kho winning team in 2023- ‘24
• ABHISHEK CHANDRAN 2023- ‘27 ECE) is the KTU F-zone men’s Kabaddi winner in 2023-’24.
• ABDUL JASEEL K. K. 2021-’25 ECE and NITHISH NAYAK, RAKESH, NANDAKRISHNAN, all 2022- ‘26 ECE was a member of the KTU F-zone Men’s Kho Kho second runners-up team in 2023-’24.
• ECE Department won the Runner’s Up Trophy in the Annual Arts Festival DIGILI 2024 held from February 19th – 23rd, 2024.
• ECE Department were the Men’s champions in the Annual Sports Meet 2024 held on 16th and 17th February 2024.

• SREENIVAS PAI K., 2019-23 ECE, Best Student Chair Award, IEEE Malabar Hub.

• SRAVAN K. SHIBU 2020-24 ECE, Captain, College Cricket Team, represented the College in KTU F Zone Match (till Quarter Finals ) at Kannur Govt. Engineering College, Dec 2022.
• SREEHARI B. 2020-24 ECE, First prize for Vallamkalipaattu in State Level Keralotsavam 2022.
• NAVYA C. 2020-24 ECE, participated in the NSS National Integration Camp at Wayanadu, Kerala 4th -10th March 2023.

• AMINATH NAJWA 2022-26 ECE, Won prize for Poem writing Competition in state level.
• HARINARAYANAN A. 2019-23 ECE Kabaddi team member, F-zone winners at Collage of Engineering Trikaripur, 31st October 2022.
• ABHINAND DILEEP 2019-23 ECE, College Team Chess Player, participated in F Zone Meet at the Vimal Jyothy College of Engineering Chemperi
• SOORAJ M. 2021-25 ECE, First Prize for Virtualis conducted as part of AKCSSC’22 by IEEE Computer Society Kerala.
• VIMALRAJ M. 2021-25 ECE, Handball Player F zone (winners) at GCK, Nov 2022, Handball interzone (4th) at EKC Manjeri, December 2022.
• ANJAL BABU E. 2021-25 ECE, Handball Player F zone (winners) GCK, Nov 2022, Handball interzone (4th) at EKC Manjeri, December 2022.
• VIMALRAJ M. 2021-25 ECE, First prize for essay writing competition on “The role of youth against gender based violence” on 12th December, 2022 by NSS.
• ANANTHALAKSHMI V.V. 2021-25 ECE, College Team Handball Player Second place in the university inter collegiate F-Zone handball tournament.
• JYOTSNA UNNIKRISHNAN M.V. 2021-25 ECE, College Team Handball Player Second place in the university inter collegiate F-Zone handball tournament.
• NANDAKRISHNAN E. V. 2022-26 ECE, College Kho-kho team member Third prize in the KTU F-Zone Kho-kho championship, November ’22.
• JISHNU E. P., 2020-24 ECE, Second prize in DE-LUSION competition as part of IEEE Malabar Hub Meet at Government Engineering College Wayanadu.

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

• WESAT (Women Engineered SATellite), is a groundbreaking mission, developed by an all women team headed by Dr. Lizy Abraham, Dr. Resmi R and Dr. Sumithra M.D., all from the colleges under LBS Centre for Science and Technology. The purpose of WESAT is to measure UV rays in space and on earth’s surface and their influence on the warm temperatures and climate change phenomena in Kerala which is an important area addressed by the Govt of Kerala in view of the severe floods badly affected on the year 2018. The high levels of UV rays in our state can contribute to various health issues, making WESAT’s study essential.This pioneering effort, entirely managed by a team of women, is a testament to gender equality and innovation. Overcoming challenges including the pandemic, the project collaborated with VSSC, ISRO, IN-SPACe, Dept. of Space culminating in ISRO’s approval for launching WESAT into the Space. This was funded by an amount of  10 lakhs from DST Nidhi Prayas and Rs.14.4 lakhs from Kerala Startup Mission.

• Sheeba K., Associate Professor ECE, was awarded the doctoral degree for her research in Development of fractal image compression techniques in March 2021 under the guidance of Dr. Abdul Rahiman from Karpagam Academy of Higher Education.

• PRAMOD P, Assistant Professor, ECE successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis in the open defence held at the School of Engineering, CUSAT on 27th June 2023.

• RENSI SAM MATHEW received the best Student Branch Advisor in the IEEE Malabar Hub.

• ARATHI T, Assistant Professor, ECE and Dr. RAHUL C. has received a funded project amounting to Rs. 4 lakhs, for the faculty project titled, ‘Multimodal Neural Machine Translation for Malayalam Sign Language’ funded by the Centre for Disability Studies (CeDS), Thiruvananthapuram.

• Rensi Sam Mathew and Prof. Nishanth Augustine, Assistant Professor, ECED are the investigators for the faculty project, ‘Early Warning System for the Hearing Impaired’ amounting to 4 lakhs, funded by Centre for Disability Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.

STUDENT PROJECTS/ FUNDED PROJECTS

• NITISH NAYAK 2022-’26 ECE with Jacob George, Pratheek rao and Akshay (all CSE) under the guidance of RENSI SAM MATHEW, Assistant Professor ECE, was selected for the Student Project ‘AI APP for Blind People’, funded by the Centre for Disability Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.
• IEEE Team under the leadership of Mr.SREENIVAS PAI K. 2019-23 ECE handed over the test version of Automatic Voice Announcement System for Waste Management at General Hospital Kasaragod.
• IEEE Student Branch and Industrial Electronics Society Student Branch Chapter jointly conducted an LED Bulb Assembling workshop for prison inmates at the District Jail, Hosdurg, Kasaragod.
• K. SUKANYA, Mr. CHAVAN, Ms. RANJANA JANARDHANAN, Ms. E. THRIVENI and Ms. KAVYA N. 2019-’23 ECE under the guidance of Prof. RENSI SAM MATHEW was selected for the funded project ‘Indian Sign Language in a Box’ funded by Centre for Disability Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.
• SREENIVAS PAI K. 2019-’23 ECE under the guidance of Dr. SARITH DIVAKAR, Assistant Professor, CSE was selected for the funded project ‘Audible Smartoxie’ funded by Centre for Disability Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.
• ABNA VIJAY, Ms. ANUSREE P, Ms. SOUMYA M, Ms. CHAITHRA P. 2017- ‘21 ECE under the guidance of Prof. RENSI SAM MATHEW completed KSCSTE funded project INDUSTRIAL MONITORING USING LORA for Rs.10,000/-.

ECE Association was established for the purpose of enriching electronics engineer’s knowledge . The association aims in developing technically competent engineers in electronics and communication by organizing various activities and events that support the students to excel in their career.

Mission
1. To encourage students to prove their talents in the challenging areas in the field of electronics.
2. To make them to equip themselves with the necessary technical skills required for making them as exemplary engineers.
3. To equip the students compatible with recent trends in electronic industries
4. To develop leadership qualities with humanity, wisdom, creativity and team spirit.
5.To provide a passionate environment for continual learning.

PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS

Channel Coding Techniques in 5G:

Shannon’s Channel Capacity Limit approaching codes have always been a topic of study for years now. From 4G to 5G one of the main changes in the PHY layer is the change in channel codes from Convolutional and Turbo in 4G to LDPC and Polar in 5G. In my talk, I will be briefing on how these codes are implemented in 5G, especially the soft decoders. The layered decoding of the QC-LDPC codes used in 5G is interesting to learn. Also, I will cover the Successive Cancellation (SC) decoding of the Polar Codes.

• As part of alumni-mentor interaction program, two webinars, one on “Intellectual Property Rights” featuring Mr. Balachandran C P, a Business Development Manager at TCS and an ECE Alumni, and another on “A Walk: Visual Guide to Mall Facilities in Control System Perspective” presented by Anoop Murali, the Electrical Works Section Head at Facilities Management, Al-Rai Real Estate Co., Kuwait, where conducted on 19.12.2023 and 22.12.2023 respectively.

• An expert talk held on  26.10.2023, on the topic, “IOT and Applications” by Ms. Menaka T S, an Academic Executive at Keltron Knowledge Centre, Taliparamba, aimed at providing content beyond the syllabus.

• Webinar on “Data Center Concepts and Opportunities” by Jayan V, Joint Director at CDAC, Trivandrum, on 26.09.2023, as part of the ECE Alumni mentor program to provide content beyond the syllabus.

• An interactive session on “Astrophysics: The Scope and Possibilities” by Dr. Aathira Unni from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, University of California, was held on 05.09.2023, to raise awareness of the scope of engineers in astrophysics.

• Outreach program, in association with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kasaragod, introducing students to Tinkercad, led by Abhijith P, a student of S7 ECE, LBSCEK, held on 10.08.2023.

• On 11.07.2023, an expert talk on “Trends and Opportunities in VLSI,” was conducted by Shri. Sreejeesh S G, a Senior Technical Officer at NIELIT, Calicut, aimed at making students aware of the opportunities available in the field of VLSI.

Past activities

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

Webinars

• AICTE TRAINING AND LEARNING (ATAL) ACADEMY FDP on INTERNET OF THINGS from 11th to 15th January 2021.
• LBS Alumni Mentor Programme LAMP-ECE by Mr. Gino George, System Architect, Volvo Trucks, Sweden on 2rth March.2021.
• LBS Alumni Mentor Programme LAMP-ECE by Mr. Sachin Dinesh *2008-’12 Batch) on 31st March,2021.
• LBS Alumni Mentor Programme LAMP-ECE by Mr. Anoop Murali (2006-’10 Batch), Senior Electrical Engineer, Al Rai Real Estate Company, Kuwait on 9th April 2021.
• Webinar on INTRODUCTION TO CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS on 24th June, 2020 by Dr. Deepu Vijayasenan, Associate Professor, NIT Surathkal.
• Webinar on SCOPE AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS IN THE FUTURE on 10th August,2020 by Prof. Shaji P.E., Corporate Relations Officer, Christ College, Thrissur.
• Webinar on INTRODUCTION TO MICROELECTRONICS FABRICATION on 5th September 2020 by Dr. Jose Joseph, Assistant Professor, IIITM-K, Trivandrum.

Faculty Development Programs

• KTU FDP on DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR IMAGE AND VIDEO APPLICATIONS from June 15th to 17th, 2021.
• KTU FDP on DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR IMAGE AND VIDEO APPLICATIONS, from June 15th to 17th, 2021
• KTU FDP on LORAWAN AND IOT APPLICATIONS from July 14th to 16th, 2021.
  ATAL FDP on IoT FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT FOR AGRICULTURE from September 6th to 10th, 2021.

Other Activities

• The Department Technical Fest EXIMIUS was held in May 2023.
• LBS Alumni Mentor Programme LAMP-ECE by Er. Balachandran C. P., 1996-2000 ECE Batch and Business Developer Manager, TCS on 19th December 2023.
• LBS Alumni Mentor Programme LAMP-ECE by Er. Anoop Murali 2006-’10 ECE on ‘A Walk Visual Guide to Mall Facilities in Control System Perspective’ on 22nd December 2023.

The alumni of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering have consistently excelled in diverse fields, both in industry and academia. Our graduates have secured prominent positions in renowned companies worldwide. Our alumni have demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise. Their contributions span across telecommunications, semiconductor technology, embedded systems, signal processing, and beyond. Our alumni have also excelled in the diverse areas of software technology. Many have also made significant strides in entrepreneurship, founding successful startups and created new avenues for growth. Moreover, our alumni actively engage with the academic community, mentoring current students, and maintain a vibrant relationship with the department, thereby fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge exchange. Their achievements stand as a testament to the academic training and the supportive ecosystem fostered by the department.

LBS ECE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

This is a registered body under the Government of Kerala Societies Registration Act.

• The Office Bearers of LBS ECE Alumni Association for the period 2023-’25
  • Patron : Dr. Mohammed Shekkor, Principal, LBSCEK
  • Chairman : Dr. Sheeba K., HoD ECE
  • President : Mr. Boby Varghese
  • Vice President : Dr. Roy Thankachan
  • Secretary : Mr. Rensi Sam Mathew
  • Joint Secretaries : Dr. Kalpana George, Mr. Jayadev , Ms. Fathima Shahina
  • Treasurer : Mr. Firas T Abdulla
  • Convenor (Technical Mentoring) : Ms. Vidya Varier
  • Convenor (Placements) : Mr. Abhinand P.
  • Convenor (Developmental Activites ) : Mr. Anoop Murali
  • Convenor(Industry Relations) : Mr. Sreejesh S. G.
  • Convenor (Entrepreneurship) : Mr.Sanu Krishnan

FEW OF OUR ALUMNI

Mr. Boby Varghese 1993-97 CEO, SE-Mentor Solutions (P) Ltd Technopark, Trivandrum	Sreekanth Sreedharan 1993-97 Global head – Partner solution Adoption -SAP customer experience & SAP Business AI	Santhosh  V 1994-98 Sci/Eng-SG,Division Head LARD/SEIG/MVIT Vikram Sarabai Space Centre, Trivandrum	Tony Chacko Joseph 1994-98 Chief Information Security Advisor Ministry of Finance, Abu Dhabi
Sunil Kumar T.V 1994-98 Sr. DGM(Telecom) Powgrid Mumbai	Nipu Nallakkandy 1995-99 Engineering Manager Intel Corporation, Singapore	Dr. Sivakumar R. 1995-99 Associate professor Government Engineering College Wayanad	Anna Catharin 1996-2000 Scientist ‘F’ at DRDO DRDL, DRDO, Hyderabad -500058
Dr. Roy Thankachan 1996-2000 Scientist SG VSSC ISRO TRIVANDRUM	Firaz T. Abdulla 1996-2000 Assistant General Manager BSNL, Kannur	Dr. Jayan V. 1997-2001 Joint Director/ Scientist E CDAC, trivandrum	Chempak Kumar A 1997-2001 Assistant Professor, CAPE
Bindu Vijayan 1998-2002 Director Tahr Tech Studio	Sreejeesh S. G. 1998-2002 Senior Technical Officer NIELIT Calicut	Ginob Kurian 2000-2004 Sci/Engr-SF VSSC	Rathesh K. 2001-2005 Dy. Proj Director NVS/IRNSS IISU, ISRO/VVSC
Jude Anthany Joseph 2001-05 Indian film director and screenwriter	Ayshath Samna 2001-05 Production Manager Business Machines Middle East, Dubai, UAE	Unni Krishnan Koroth 2002-06	Vishwajith A 2002-06 Head of Operations Entri Software Pvt Ltd
Arvind G S 2002-06 Director – Sales Engineering Whatfix – Bengaluru	Raghunath K P 2002-06 Sci/Engr-‘SF’ ADC/APNTD/NSG.LVIS,IISU	SUBHILASH KUMAR K 2003-2007 Assistant Engineer KSEB	Mohammed Nisham 2003-07 Associate Manager, Accenture
Prajeesh padman 2004-08 Capgemini	Deepa Bineesh 2005-09 Material Analyst Lead Lam Research	Sandeep Chandran 2005-09 Lieutenant Commander Indian Navy	Abbin Varghese 2006-10 Technical Lead Tata Consultancy Services/Amsterdam
Muhammed Haseeb 2006-10 Project Manager Schneider-electric	Manigandan M S 2007-11 QA Lead, TCS	Nikhil Raj 2007-11 Major Indian Army	Jayaram R 2007-11 IT System Administrator ESMT Berlin
Fathima Shahina 2008-12 B.tech 2014-16 M.Tech Tadbeer UAE	Sachin Dinesh 2008-12 Senior Consultant Deloitte US India	Jayadev J. 2008-12 Strategy Consultant IBM India Pvt. Ltd.	Suraj R Nair 2009-13 Manager – QA Testing Reliance Jio, Navi Mumbai
Arun Narayanan 2010-14 Senior Data Scientist American Express	Pranav K.O. 2010-14 Senior Technical Lead and L1 Expert Continental AG	Vishal P.V. 2011-15 Software Technologist Philips	Aswani Valsan T.P. 2011-15 Lead/Application Developer IBM India Pvt Ltd
Swapna Josmi Sam 2012-16 Data Engineer,Raygun, New Zeland	Adithya Chandran 2012-16 Senior Research Scientist,Trellix	Vishnu T. V 2013-17 PMO Lead, TCS	Sreya N. K Automotive Validation Engineer Tata Elxsi

LBS ALUMNI MENTOR PROGRAMME-ECE (LAMP-ECE)

This is an initiative by the Alumni of the ECE Department to help the current students studying in the Department. Several talks were given by the Alumni to motivate and develop the students.

• Talk by Gino George (2006-10 ECE), Volvo trucks, Sweden shared his experiences and steps reaching to Volvo trucks on 24^th March 2021.
• Talk by Mr.Sachin Dinesh (2008-12 ECE), Senior Consultant ,Deloitte US India on 31^st March 2021.
• Experience Sharing by Mr. Anoop Murali(2006-10 ECE) , Senior El;ectrical Engineer, Al rai Real Estate Company, Kuwait on 9^th April 2021.

• Talk on Intellectual property rights by Mr. Balachandran C.P.,(1996-2000 ECE), TCS on 19^th December 2023

• A Walk Visual Guide to Mall Facilities in Control System perspectibve by Mr. Anoop Murali(2006-10 ECE), Electrical Work Section Head, Al Rai Real Estate Company, Kuwait

Alumni Get-together

• AGM 2023

• An online meeting was held on 7^th October 2023. 32 alumni participated in addition to the faculty of the department.
  • 1994-98 Batch reunion

• 23 members of the 1994-98 Batch gathered in the College on Decemebr 29 and 30, 2023. They had a great time of interaction with the Principal, HoD and other faculty

Alumni Contribution to the Department

• 1994-98 batch students donated a Projector for the department.

• 2017-21  batch and 2018-22 batch members visited the campus on January 27^th, 2024 and donated two notice boards for the classrooms.

Department Magazine

Department Newsletter

INNOVATIONS IN TEACHING

 1 . Experiential Learning

A. Workshops : Our department regularly hosts workshops dedicated to exploring and implementing innovative teaching methods in the classroom. These workshops provide educators with valuable opportunities to learn about the latest trends and techniques in teaching and engage in hands-on activities to develop their skills. Some of the workshops are listed :

• Arduino Workshop : A Two day workshop was conducted for 2nd year students (2020-24  ECEbatch) on “Arduino based IoT” 11th and 12th December 2021. Prof. Rensi Sam Mathew, Assistant Professor, ECE was the resource person. This programme could help the students in understanding the working of Microprocessors and designing simple Electronic Circuits using LEDs and sensors. Students gained proficiency in programming and interfacing sensors, actuators, and other electronic components, facilitating real-world application of circuit design principles and enhancing problem-solving skills. This workshop also helped the students to work together as a team and bring out their creativity, thus cultivating teamwork and innovation.

• LaTeX Workshop : The students of sixth semester (2020-24 ECE Batch) were introduced to LaTex software by Prof. Pramod with the support of IEEE SB LBSCEK on 26^th July 2022. LaTeX is a software used for document preparation and publications. This workshop was aimed to help the students in the preparation of the reports for the project of students.Mmastering LaTeX empowered students with a versatile and widely-used tool in academia and industry, equipping them with a valuable skillset for future academic endeavors and professional pursuits.

B. Industrial Visits : Visit to Mercedez Benz facility

• A visit to the Mercedez Benz facility in Trivandrum was organized of the students taking the course “ECT 342 Embedded Systems” in the 2020-24 ECE Batch. They got an exposure to various electronics systems in a car and and how CAN technology interfaces the various systems. By witnessing firsthand the intricate processes and advanced technologies employed by Mercedes-Benz, students gained valuable insights into the practical implementation of theoretical concepts learned in the classroom. Moreover, interacting with industry professionals and observing their methodologies enhanced students’ understanding of the complexities and challenges inherent in embedded systems design and implementation.

C. Demonstration

• Neethu Pavithran demonstrated the Microwave equipments as she taught the course ECT401 Microwave and Antennas. This gave the students a more clear understanding of the microwave devices and their functioning.This has enhanced their understanding of theoretical concept of microwave technology. This experiential learning opportunity allowed students to see firsthand various microwave devices and a better understanding of their working.

2. Peer Learning

• The Final year students had a session on “How to make a Paper out of B.Tech Project – Preparing and Participating in a Conference” for the first year students on  14th July 2023 in the N303 room in Classroom Block. The students who participated  and prepared papers in different conferences shared their experiences. The session provided valuable insights into the academic process. It also  fostered a culture of peer learning and mentorship within the college community. By sharing their experiences and expertise, the final year students guided their juniors through the intricacies of crafting a research paper from their B.Tech projects and navigating the conference participation process.

3. Expert Lectures

• “Relevance of System Engineering and Satellite Communication” :  The talk on the “Relevance of System Engineering and Satellite Communication” by Mr. P. Kunhikrishnan, a Distinguished Scientist and former Director of the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, served as a pivotal learning opportunity for students during the Inauguration of Technical Fest EXIMIUS 2023 on April 26^th, 2023. Through Mr. Kunhikrishnan’s expertise and insights, students gained a comprehensive understanding of the intricate field of system engineering and its critical role in satellite communication technology. The students were able to grasp the relevance and significance of their academic pursuits in a practical context. Mr. Kunhikrishnan’s distinguished career and firsthand experiences provided invaluable inspiration and guidance to aspiring engineers, encouraging them to pursue excellence and innovation in their chosen fields.

• ‘Telecom Evolution in the last 3 Decades and Current Emerging Technologies’ : Talk on ‘Telecom Evolution in the last 3 Decades and Current Emerging Technologies’ by Mr. GOWTHAMAN P. K. Senior Director (Retd.) ETISALAT, UAE on April 17th, 2023 at Amphitheatre. This helped the students taking the course ECT402 Wireless Communication to get a better practical understanding of Telephone and wireless technologies.  Students enrolled in the ECT402 Wireless Communication course benefitted immensely from Mr. Gowthaman’s deep expertise and industry experience. His comprehensive overview of the evolution of telecommunications provided students with a contextual understanding of the field, while insights into emerging technologies offered invaluable foresight into industry trends.

4. Technology Enabled Learning

A.Using Google classroom: our faculty has used Google classroom extensively. It has helped to efficiently distribute course materials and assignments. Students benefit from easy access to course content from any device, enabling flexible and personalized learning experiences. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration and communication creating an interactive learning environment that encourages engagement and participation. It has helped in grading and feedback, simplify assessment processes, enabling instructors to provide timely feedback and monitor student progress effectively.

Table 1: List of faculty using Google classroom

B.Using Simulations/Apps

• Students in ECT342 Embedded Systems used simulators for ARM programming. CPUlator, an online tool was used to familiarize ARM Assembly language programming. It help the students to visualize the internal architecture of ARM processors, the working of various units inside the ARM and the program execution flow.

C.Videos/animations using Projectors in class

• All our classes have projectors and these are used to display videos and animations so that studnts will get a better understanding of the theoretical concepts

D.Youtube channel/videos

Our department has a YouTube channel where several relevant videos are uploaded.The youtube address of the channel is

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwJ9M7gfr3izQbPLfkdpg5A.

The contents of the Youtube channel are  as given below.

Table 2: List of Youtube videos in the Department channel

Fig : Screenshot of the Youtube Channel of the Department

In addition to this our faculty record and share videos related to the courses also.

Table 3: List of Videos

Fig : Screenshot of the Youtube Videos for ECL201 Scientific Computing Laboratory by Prof. Rensi Sam Mathew.