Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 21: AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy sponsored 6-day skill enhanced and hands-on training workshop, Faculty Development Program (FDP) on 'Next generation energy storage: integrating advanced electronics and sensor technologies' organised by the department of electronics & communication engineering of Srinivas University Institute of Engineering & Technology (SUIET, Mukka, Mangaluru) was inaugurated at Mukka Campus.

Chief guest of the programme, distinguished scientist, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award and national technology award recipient, Dr T Govindaraju (head of bioorganic chemistry laboratory, new chemistry unit and school of advanced materials, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for advanced scientific research, Dept of science & technology, government of India) inaugurated the ATAL FDP by lighting the lamp.

Vice chancellor of Srinivas University, Prof K Satyanarayan Reddy presided over the inaugural function.

Co-coordinator of the ATAL FDP and director of research (Srinivas University), Dr Praveen B M delivered the welcome address.

Coordinator of the ATAL FDP and head of electronics & communication engineering department, Dr Naveen Kumar J R delivered the keynote address.

Chief convener and dean of SUIET Mukka, Dr Ramakrishna N Hegde said that Bharat is doing excellent in the field of Intellectual Property Rights and Patent filing and at present our country is in fourth place at the international level. Dr Ramakrishna N Hegde said, this kind of faculty development skill enhanced training programs will enrich the knowledge of faculty and students and will motivate them to carry out research activities.

In his inaugural address, chief guest Dr T Govindaraju said that conservation and storage of energy is the need of the day, hence science and technology is helping the society and nation to solve the problem and to support the progressive development. Dr T Govindaraju spoke on quantum mission, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the technological advancement in the fast track, hence, Energy, Environment and Education are three important “E” factors for the growth and development of the nation; in this direction, all should think about progressive development and not the disruptive thinking.

In his presidential remarks, Vice Chancellor of Srinivas University, Prof K Satyanarayan Reddy spoke on the need of super capacitors and quantum theory for energy conservation and energy storage. Dr Satyanarayan Reddy said, due to latest technologies the storage size of memory devices is reduced, and it is possible to store 40 billion textbooks in a small memory card of thumb size. Dr Satyanarayan Reddy said, smart technologies have changed the lifestyle and standard of living, world is moving towards self-healing battery technology, green energy storage, hybrid energy, solar energy, and smart grids for electricity distribution are helping in the effective and efficient utilization of energy storage.

Aashu Uday Gaonkar performed the invocation. Prof Shrinath Rao K introduced the chief guest to the gathering. Prof Rohan Fernandes and Prof Shwetha Pai compered the programme. Prof Shilpa S delivered the vote of thanks.

Participants from various other engineering colleges, HODs, faculty members and students attended the inaugural function.