2015-16

Title: Evaluation of Mechatronics to Micro-Mechatronics

Resource Person: Dr S M Kulkarni,

Professor, Mechanical Department, NITK Surathkal.

Date: 3^rd March 2016.

Target Audience: 3^rd year students.

The talk was presented on the topic “Evolution of Mechatronics to Micromechatronics”. He explained Evolution of Mechatronics in different application areas.

Title: Theory and application of Gyroscope

Resource Person: Dr S M Kulkarni,

Professor, Mechanical Department, NITK Surathkal.

Date: 24^th February 2016.

Target Audience: 3^rd year students.

The talk was presented on the topic “Theory and application of Gyroscope”. The speaker explained the gyroscopic effect by demonstrating models.

Title: Preparation Methodologies for GATE Exams

Resource Person: Mr. Kiran N Bhat,

Asst Professor, SMVITM, Udupi.

Date: 7^th October 2015.

Target Audience: 3^rd year students.

Speaker gave a brief introduction about GATE, Research opportunities and placements. Also explained about the scheme and pattern of GATE exam.

Title: Role of Engineers in Nation Building.

Resource Person: Rtn, PHF MAJ. Gen. M V Bhat

Date: 28^th September 2015.

Target Audience: 2^rd year students.

Speaker advised about how to get success in life and spoke regarding the role of engineers in defence sector.

Title: ROBOTICS AND ENGINE AUTOMATION

Resource Person: Mr. Venkatesh, Mr. Amir Khan, Mr. Sanjay,

IIT Bhubaneshwar.

Date: 14^th September 2015.

Target Audience: 2^rd year and 3^rd year students.

The workshop focused on the need and advanced use of robots and its applications. A hands on session was done with robot kit where participants made their own programs using the software and executed the robot function.