Ostium - 2018

Conferences : MBA

Dr. S Harish Babu: Mr. Pavankumar G Kulkarni
Presented a paper titled “Workplace Diversity
Presented a paper titled “Empowerment of
SFG women through CMSSS” at International and its effect on Employee Emotions – An Empirical
conference on challenges and opportunities for Study” at a National Conference organized by Dr.
sustainable rural development Organized by Ambedkar Institute of Technology on 12th April
University of Mysore on 28th and 29th August 2017
2017.
Attended and presented a research paper
Dr. Senthilkumar titled “A conceptual study on performance of Co-
operative banks in the wake of Demonetisation”
Presented a paper titled “Workplace Diversity in an One day International conference held at
and its effect on Employee Emotions – An Empirical Kaula lampur, Malaysia on 7th June 2017.
Study” at a National Conference organized by Dr.
Ambedkar Institute of Technology on 12th April
2017

Books / Articles Published :

Title of the Book/Article Faculty Name Publisher Publication Date

Integrated Marketing Dr. S Harish Babu Thakur Publishers ISBN: 978-93-5163-886-5,
Communication 1st ed., 2016.
Himalaya
Accounting for Managers Dr. S Harish Babu Publishing House ISBN: 978-93-5142-970-8,
Himalaya 1st ed ., (Revised) 2016
Business Law and Policy Dr. S Harish Babu Publishing House
ISBN: 978-93-5273-100-8,
1st ed ., 2017.

Invited Talks / Guest Lectures Delivered by Faculty Members :

Faculty Name Topic Occasion/Venue Date

Dr. S Harish Babu and Career Guidance NSAM First grade College. 10th September 2017
Dr. B Janakiraman
Dr. Senthil Kumar Data Analysis Guest Lecture at New 21st September 2017
Horizon College of
Dr. Senthil Kumar Engineering, Bangalore

PavanKumar G Kulkarni Business Acumen Seminar at New Horizon 3rd November 2017
College of Engineering,
Bangalore

Big Data Analysis Guest Talk at PG 10th April 2017
of Equity Department of Commerce
&Derivatives and Management of
Maharani Women’s
Arts, Commerce and
Management college,
Bengaluru

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Colloquiums Organized by the Department

Faculty Name Topic Date
Mr. Devrath. T. S. 9th June, 2017
Rethinking Economic Warfare: Indian Ideas
Ms. Nayana S. Desai and Ideals 1st August, 2017
Rethinking Economic Warfare: Indian Ideas
Ms. Jyothi G. and Ideals 24th August, 2017
Understanding Goods & Service Tax
Mr. Pavankumar Kulkarni (GST) 22nd September,
Fabulous Fibonacci – A Powerful technical 2017
Dr. Malini.T. N. tool for Investments 30th October, 2017
Professional and Ethical Behavior at
Dr. Shilpa Ajay Workplace 30th November
Business Etiquettes 2017
Prof. N. Kiran 29 December 2017
Ms. Arpitha M. P. Parapsychology: An Insight 25 January 2018
Effectiveness of psychometric testing in the
Dr. Senthil Kumar selection process 16 February 2018
Dr. B. Janakiram Yoga: A tool to attain Self realization 23 March 2018
Photo Gallery Time Management

Inauguration of 14th batch of MBA program was conducted Dept of Management Studies, NMIT and Nitte School of
in October, 2017. Dr. Jacob Crasta, a well-known serial Management jointly organized an awareness program on
entrepreneur and economic analyst was invited as the “Commodity Exchange” in association with MCX-The Multi
Chief Guest commodity Exchange.

OSTIUM A two days hands-on workshop on Data Analysis using Department of Management Studies, NMIT organized a
SPSS was arranged for the students of II year by the Dept. one day workshop on Case Analysis on October 31, 2017.
of. Management studies, NMIT. Dr.John Manohar, Professor Dr. L.P Rajan, Professor, RNSIT, was the chief guest for the
and HoD of BMSIT was invited as the resource person programme. Dr. B Janakiraman, Professor, DOMS, NMIT
was the resource person.
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Dr.S.Harish Babu, HOD , interacting with the degree
students during Career Development Program conducted
for students of Dr.NSAM First Grade College.
A collage displaying various events conducted in
Anaadyanta Managenent Fest, 2018

A collage displaying various events conducted in Anaadyanta Managenent Fest, 2018

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Master of
Computer Applications

About the Department :

he Department of Master of Computer Application (MCA) was established in 2006 with
a sanctioned student intake of 60 and enhanced to 120 in the year 2012. The program
is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka, India.
The Department has been awarded ‘Autonomous’ status from the Academic year 2016-17 by the
University Grants Commission (UGC) under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
Visvesvaraya Technical University (VTU) granted the department as a ‘Research Centre’ status in the
year 2014.
The Department has 13 faculty members headed by Dr. Prasad N. Hamsavath. Some of the teaching
staff have registered for PhD degree under VTU on recent research areas.
The Department of MCA organizes an International Conference on Emerging Research in
Computing, Information, Communication and Applications (ERCICA) annually. ERCICA is a well
recognized International Conference in the country.
Several Faculty Development Programs, Seminars and Workshops are organized for the benefit
of the Faculty and Students on various emerging areas and technologies on regular basis by inviting
eminent professors and industry resource persons.
The Department has a students’ association forum namely SPARKS which improves the placement
potential of MCA students.

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Achievements / Awards
Students :

SI NO Student Name Sem/ Details of Achievement/Award
Section

1 Vishwas D &Amogh Sem III 2ndPrizefor the Event – Gaming at Infotsav 2017 in Nov
2017, organized by Dept. of MCA, SJCE, Mysuru.

2 Ashok & Team Sem III 1St Prizefor Cultural Event atInfotsav 2017 in Nov 2017,
organized by Dept. of MCA, SJCE, Mysuru.

3 Ashok& Team Sem III 1stPrize for the Event – Gaming at Gateways 2017,
organized by Dept. of MCA, Christ University, Bangalore

4 Ashok &Harshith Sem IV 1ST Prize for the Event - Web Designing at EPITOME

2K18, organized by Dept. of MCA, St. Aloysius Institute

ofManagement and Information Technology (AIMIT),

Mangalore.

5 Suraj&Kusuma Sem IV 2ndPrize for the Event – Product Launch at SEMAPHORE
2K18 organized by Dept. of MCA, NMAMIT, Nitte.

6 Palani and Team Sem VI 2nd Prize for the Event – Gaming atAnaadyanta 2K18 at

NMIT, Bengaluru.

7 Harshith& Ashok Sem IV 2nd Prize for the Event – Web Designing at ABYUDHAY 5.0

organized by Dept. of MCA, MSRIT, Bengaluru.

8 Manoj &Manjunath Sem IV 1st Prize for the Event – Treasure Hunt at ABYUDHAY 5.0
organized by Dept. of MCA, MSRIT, Bengaluru.

Conference / Workshop Conducted :

SI From To Conference / Workshop Resource Persons
NO Title

1 02-02-2018 Android UI – Build your own Mr. Ashok Kumar S
2 03-04-2018 App

Internet of Things (IOT) Mr. Mukesh Chandra Sah

Colloquiums Organized by the Department :

Faculty Name Topic Date

Dr. Prasad N. Hamsavath Fog (EDGE) Computing and the Internet of Things 21/08/2017 OSTIUM
'Extend the Cloud to Where the Things Are'
Mr. Navaneeth A. V. ZigBee Technology 20/09/2017
Ms. Sushitha S. Redtactons 27/10/2017
Ms. Sowmya H. N. Software Mobile Agents 22/11/2017
Ms. Joy Lavinya 20/12/2017
Mr. Mariyan Richard 3D Medical Image Reconstruction 29/01/2018
Mr. Lakshmi Naryan B. N. Smart Card Technology 24/02/2018
Ms. Sowmya Rai Smart Pointer Implementation in Arduino 23/03/2018
Microsoft Azure

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Department Associations & Its Activities

OSTIUM Sparks Industry Visit
The department has its own association An industrial visit was scheduled for the

– SPARKS which provides a platform for the benefit of the final year students on Nov 16th,
all round development of the students. The 2017. A group 15 students along with a faculty
association conducts various technical and non- coordinator Mr. Navaneeth A.V. had visited Infosys
technical activities for the students. The aptitude campus. The focus of this visit, wasto introduce
and technical tests were conducted every week the students to the industry requirements,
to enable the students in their preparation for campus culture, technical aspects for current
the placement program in the college. The trends, etc.
association also organized certain other activities
like collage, drawing completion, quiz and group The key speaker Mr. Anoop Singh(Senior
discussions. Students representing SPARKS have Trainer,Campus connect Team,Infosys Ltd)
won inter-collegiate fest competitions and other gave a brief introduction about the campus of
laurels in events organized by other institutes/ Infosys, Recruitments, current trends, training
colleges. structures(for Infosys placed candidates), training
place, content of training, types of assessment
Teachers’ Day tests after completing train course and types
The Teachers’ Day was celebrated with of designations that will be provided in initial
stages and how to travel through different stages
enthusiasm bythe students of the III and V of success.
semester for all the teaching and non teaching
staff of the department on Sept 22nd, 2017. The Chiguru
program began with a beautiful invocation song “CHIGURU” is a CSR activity initiated by the
by Ms. Sneha from the V semester. Ms. Riya of the
3rdsemester gave a speech on the importance students and faculty of the Department of MCA.
of Teachers’ Day. There were various interactive At our Department, we realize that it is the
games organized for the teachers and all the responsibility of every individual to contribute
teachers actively participated and enjoyed them. towards the betterment of the Society.
The winners were given the prizes at the end of
the celebration. Being aware of their duties towards society,
the students of the Department organized a CSR
Freshers Day activity in a nearby Government school where
The students of III and V semester hosted a they interacted with the 5th and 6th standard
students. The main objective of this activity was
fresher’s day ‘AAGAMAN-2K17’ on 3rd November, to create awareness in them about Cleanliness
2017 to welcome the second year lateral entry and building a Positive Attitude.
students. The day was filled with excitement, joy,
music, enthusiasm, laughter and happiness. The “CHIGURU” was organized on the 12th of
program kick-started with the invocation song by December 2017 in a Govt. Higher Primary
Ms. Sneha from the V semester followed by the School, Harohalli. The day started with a prayer
welcome address by Dr Prasad N H, Head of the seeking blessings from the almighty; continued
Department. Dr. Prasad formally welcomed the by planting saplings in the campus. A small talk
freshers into the MCA family. on ‘Keeping our surroundings clean’ was given by
a student to the school children.
In the second half of the program, the senior
students arranged some exciting games for the The school Coordinator and the Class teacher
freshers that were enjoyed by all. The game supported us wholeheartedly in conducting this
results were finally declared at the end of the event.
program and the Mr. Fresher 2017 title was won
by Mr. Manoj and Ms. Fresher 2017 was won by The students actively involved themselves
Ms Keerthana. The program concluded with the in conducting various activities for the school
vote of thanks and all the freshers thanked the children which included:
HOD, staff and seniors students for hosting such
a nice program that they could cherish lifelong. • “THRASH TO TREASURE” - Making Crafts
and other decorative items using waste like
plastic bottles, ice cream sticks, glass bangles etc.

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• “PICK AND ACT”- Children were given MCA
opportunities to showcase their talents in acting,
dancing etc. students which were enjoyed by all. Token of love
and appreciation was given to the students by
• Magic Show by MCA student Mr. Suraj. their juniors in “Memento distribution ceremony”.

The school children showed great interest and ERCICA-2018
participated in all these events. Sweets and gifts The departments of Computer Science
were distributed to all the children.
and Engineering and Master of Computer
With an intention to encourage sports Applications are jointly organizing the Fifth
activities in the school, the MCA students gifted International Conference on “Emerging Research
sports equipments; cricket bat and ball, Tennis in Computing, Information, Communication and
Rackets, volley ball to the school. Applications – ERCICA 2018” on (Friday) 27th July
& (Saturday) 28th July, 2018 at NitteMeenakshi
The day ended with smiles of contentment on Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.
everyone’s face.
The aim of this conference is to provide an
Sports Day interdisciplinary forum for discussion among
Sports have been an integral part of Researchers, Engineers and Scientists in order to
promote research and exchange of knowledge
NitteMeenakshi Institute of Technology. Keeping in Computing, Information, Communication
up the tradition, this year too, NMIT MCA and Applications. This conference will provide
(SPARKS committee) organized its Annual Sports a platform for networking of Academicians,
day with the same flamboyant spirit, on March Engineers and Scientists and also will enthuse
16th & 17th, 2018. Dr. Prasad NaikHamsavath, the participants to undertake high end research
Head of MCA department graced the occasion in the above thrust areas.
as the chief guest. The program began with the
movement of chess and carom pawn, and also The submitted papers will be blind reviewed
the event was graced by all the faculty of the subsequent to passing the plagiarism checks
MCA department. There were various events like and the corresponding authors will be notified
Chess, Carom, Virtual Treasure Hunt, Gaming, about the outcome of the review process. At
Badminton and Cricket. The event concluded least one of the authors of the selected papers
with the distribution of prizes to the winners. have to register and present their papers during
the conference. The accepted papers will be
Farewell Day published in Springer – AISC series (Advances in
The Students’ Association SPARKS organized a Intelligent Systems and computing). The books
of AISC series are submitted to ISI proceedings,
Farewell Function ‘SAYONAARA 2K18’ on March EI-Compendex, DBLP, SCOPUS, Google Scholar
24th, 2018 where students of MCA 2ndyear bid and Springer Link.
farewell to the outgoing students of MCA final year
with great enthusiasm. The function commenced ERCICA is one of the top ranked International
with a beautiful invocation song by Mr. Pavan, Conference in the country, and ERCICA is
MCA 2ndyear. The Head of the Department, Dr. Trademarked by Controller General of Patents,
Prasad NaikHamsavath welcomed the gathering. Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM), Chennai,
The Chief Guests of the function Dr. H.C. Nagaraj, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India.
Principal and Prof. RanganathaSetty, Dean
(Academics), NMIT addressed the gathering Also, as part of the conference, Pre-Conference
and wished good luck to the final year students Tutorials by eminent persons from Industry and
for their future. Ms. Keerthi, MCA 3rd year was Academia are organized on 26th July 2018.
awarded the ‘Best Outstanding Student’. The
Sparks –Students’ Association members were OSTIUM
presented with the ‘Certificate of Appreciation’
by the Chief Guest, H.O.D and senior faculty.

In the informal part of the function, students
of MCA 2ndyear presented very entertaining
solo dance and solo song performances. Some
exciting games were also arranged for the

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Activities in the department
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CoE Aerospace & IoT

Centre of Excellence for
Aerospace & Internet of Things

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), has conceptualized an idea (First of its kind) of
establishing Center of Excellence(CoE) for skill development on Aerospace and Internet of Things IoT
in collaboration with renowned companies with an objective ‘to impart high end modern technical
skills and knowledge in engineering graduates and make them Industry Ready.

CoE Partners

A strategic collaboration has been made with Dassault
systems, a European multinational software company
which will be technology partner for Aerospace domain

PTC and IBM, American MNC companies as technology
partners for IoT domain.

Dysmech Competency Services, Pune will be the
Implementation partner in establishing the CoE and in
setting up the State of the Art Infrastructure and curricula.

Laboratories : OSTIUM

This CoE is being setup with an immense investment of nearly 28 Crore Indian rupees.
Eleven high End laboratories such as Flight Physics lab, Aircraft systems lab, Composite lab, IoT

lab, Product Design & Development Lab, Reality lab, Smart Transport etc. will be setup up with
sophisticated equipment and software.

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Laboratories :

A structured training for 500 hrs in each domain distributed for 5 semesters of B.E course is being
conceptualized including application oriented and Industry based case studies and projects.

This training will enhance the skill set of graduates with a high end competency according to
industry standards. Importantly, the teaching content and methodology is designed by the Industry
experts and collaborations with many reputed companies in the respective areas are being planned
for real time exposure and Placement of students

Program 1: CoE for Aerospace

Program Semister Hours
3 100
Product Design

Aerospace Structures Design 4 100
Composite 5 100
Flight Physic 6 100
Aircraft System Design 7 100
Project 8
Total 500

Program 2: CoE for IoT

Program Semister Hours
IoT Basic Introduction 100
3 100

Generator Monitoring System Communication & 4 100
Standard Interfaces 100
100
Smart Public Transport Interfacing 5
500
Smart Manufacturing 6

OSTIUM Smart City 7

Project 8

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Potential Recruiters :

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OSTIUM CRR

Centre for
Robotics Research

Robotics is an emerging multidisciplinary field which encompasses various disciplines such as
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Engineering.
The recent studies and survey reports by reputed research institutes such as Pew Research,
International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Tractica and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are projecting
that the robotics industry is growing more rapidly than expected. The global net worth of Robotics
Industry is forecasted to be somewhere in between $90 Billion to $200 Billion. In India, with the advent
of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and several government initiatives such as Start-Up India, Make in India &
Skill India, several manufacturing industries are incorporating smart and automation technologies to
their existing traditional industry. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in 2014,
2,100 industrial robots were sold in India and it is estimated that this number could rise to 6,000 in
2018. The operational stock of multipurpose industrial robots is expected to rise to 27,100 by 2018 in
India.
Considering all the above facts, it is imperative to inculcate the technical skills related to Robotics
and its allied disciplines in higher education in India. In this regard, under the visionary guidance of
Prof N R Shetty, NMIT has been at the forefront of incubating the Centre for Robotics Research (CRR)
with focus on promoting collaborative Research & Development and Training of students. Since its
inception Dr.Jharna Majumdar, Dean R&D, Prof & Head CSE (PG), Former Scientist G, DRDO is leading
highly motivated and experienced team comprising of professors, research associates and UG & PG
students from different disciplines at the centre.
The Thrust areas of Research at CRR are as follows:
1. Design & Development of Series & Parallel Manipulators
2. Kinematics & Dynamics Study of Robots
3. Mobile Robotics
4. Social Robotics: Human Robot Interaction (HRI)

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Lego Course Batch AY - 2017-18

5. Synthesis & Analysis of Robot Mechanisms
6. Robot Localization and Path Planning for Autonomous Navigation
7. Design and Development of Mobile Robot Controller
8. Machine Vision for Inspection
9. Computer Vision for Surveillance
10. Streaming Video Application for commercial purpose
11. Real Time Image and Video Processing on Embedded Platform.
The Centre for Robotics Research has state of the art infrastructure for R&D and training activities.
The Centre has indigenously developed several robots & its allied technologies which have been
published in several peer reviewed national & international journal & conferences. Under the aegis of
CRR our students have participated in several student competitions & have won several awards and
accolades.

Resource Persons :

1. Dr. Jharna Majumdar, Dean R&D, Prof & Head, Dept. of MTech CSE
2. Mr. Prashanth N, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
3. Mr. Santhosh Kumar K L, Assistant Professor, Dept. of MTech CSE
4. Ms. Shilpa A, Assistant Professor, Dept. of MTech CSE
5. Ms. Mamatha Bai B G, Assistant Professor, Dept. of MTech CSE
6. Mr. Sudip Chandra Gupta, Research Associate, CRR
7. Mr.Sunil S, Research Associate, CRR

Research Publications :

1. Karthik S, Jharna Majumdar, “Real Time Video 2. B N Abhinava, Dr. Jharna Majumdar,

Segmentation in Cluttered Environment “Automatic Detection of Human in Video

using Graph Cut Approach”, paper published and Human Tracking” paper published in

in the International Journal of Innovative the International Journal of Engineering

Research in Science, Engineering and Research & Technology ISSN : 2278-0181, Vol. OSTIUM

Technology (IJIRSET), ISSN : 2319 – 8753, 6 Issue 10, October 2017.

Vol. 7, Issue 1, January 2018, DOI : 10.15680/ 3. A Peter Hudson, Giridhar N R, Hari Venkata
IJIRSET.2018.0701001.

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Dr. Jharna Majumdar “Video Shot Detection
Deepak S, Dr. Jharna Majumdar, “Transition in Transform Domain”, Paper presented
Based on Histogram Properties” paper in the IEEE Sponsored 2nd International
published in the International Journal of Conference for Convergence in Technology
Engineering Research & Technology ISSN : (I2CT) 2017
2278-0181, Vol. 6 Issue 10, October 2017.
8. AdityaH,GayatriT,SantoshT, ShilpaAnkalaki,
4. SunilS,SudipCGupta,MrityunjayaSherikhar, Dr. Jharna Majumdar “Performance Analysis
Prashanth N, Dr. Jharna Majumdar, “Design of Video Segmentation”, Paper presented
and Performance Analysis of All Terrain in the 2017 International Conference on
Mobile Robot” paper presented in the4th Advanced Computing and Communication
International Conference On Chip,Circuitry, Systems (ICACCS -2017), Jan. 06 – 07, 2017,
Current, Coding Combustion & Composites, Coimbatore, INDIA.
16th November & 17th November, Anekal,
Bengaluru. 9. Sudip Chandra Gupta, Prassanna Prasath,
Dr. Jharna Majumdar, “Design of Linear and
5. Giridhar N R, Aniketh M, Ashish Kumar Non Linear Controller for Mobile Robots”
Vishwakarma, Ganesh Prateek L , Dr. Jharna (Paper under Processing)
Majumdar, “Detection of Human Face in
a Meeting Using Audio Sensitive Camera” 10. Sudip Chandra Gupta, Prassanna Prasath,
paper presented in the4th International Dr. Jharna Majumdar, “Design of Non Linear
Conference On Chip, Circuitry, Current, Controllers for All Terrain Robots” (Paper
Coding Combustion & Composites, 16th under Processing)
November & 17th November, Anekal,
Bengaluru. 11. Prassanna Prasath, Sudip Chandra Gupta,
Shilpa Ankalaki, Dr. Jharna Majumdar
6. Prashanth N, Karthik Ravi K M Prashanth Neural Network Based Non Linear Controller
Kumar Reddy Sunil Kumar H S , Dr. Jharna for Target Tracking (Paper under Processing)
Majumdar “Minimalist Mechanical Design
and Characterization of an Android for 12. Sunil S, Prashanth N, Minraj Nepali, Jharna
Human Robot Interaction”, Paper accepted Majumdar, “Design and Development of
in the IEEE International Conference on Low Cost Hexapod for Gait Analysis” (Paper
Control, Automation & Robotics, April under Processing)
22 nd -24 th 2017 at Nagoya, Japan.

Invited Talks/Guest Lectures Delivered by Faculty Members :

Faculty Name Topic Occasion / Venue Date

Dr. Jharna Majumdar Key Resource Person a Three-Day N M A M Institute of February
Lecture Series Technology, Nitte 16th to
18th 2017

Key Resource Person for the One- M S R Institute of July 29th
week workshop on “Robotics and Technology, Bangalore to August
Embedded System” and Conducted 2nd2017
Two Day Sessions on the Workshop
(July 31st and Aug 1st 2017)

Invited as a member for the “ Airport Sterling Mac Hotel, Old Aug 23 -24
Modernization Summit India- 2017” Airport Road, Opposite 2017

Leela Palace, Bangalore

Guest Speaker and Guest of Honor
in IEEE – AISYWC’17

OSTIUM Two Day Lecture series was Indian Institute of September
Conducted (Sept 27th and 28th Technology (IIIT) 27-29 2017
2017) Allahabad

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Key Resource Person for the Sairam College of October 30
Technical Talk Engineering, Anekal 2017
November
One Day Lecture series was Indian Institute of 27 2017
Conducted Technology (IIT)
Kharaghpur September
12 2017
Invited as a member of 3D Bangalore
Experience Forum – 2018 by December
Dassault Systems 9 2017

Key Resource Person for the Christ College, February 16
ROBOFEST – 2018 organized by Bangalore 2018
NovatechRobo in association with February 21
Lawrence Technological University 2018
USA
April 28
Key Resource person in Preliminary Atria Institute of 2018

Talk on Robotics Technology, Bangalore

Key Resource person in Two Day Department of EEE,

Workshop on Innovative Engineering Nitte Meenakshi

Projects in Control System Design Institute of Technology

Key note speaker in Symposium on PESIT, Bangalore
Robotics organized by IEEE RAS,
Bangalore Chapter

Achievement :

A multidisciplinary student team with a project
entitled Design & Development of Human/Target
Tracking Mobile Robot for Defence Applications has
cleared the first level of national screening in the
prestigious National Level DRUSE Competition. The
Team has been shortlisted under the south zone & they
will now present their project at Centre for Artificial
Intelligence, DRDO, Bengaluru with an aim to reach
the National Level Finals.

CESEM Awardfrom VGST, Govt. of Karnataka OSTIUM

CESEM Award Received from the Vision Group on
Science and Technology, Karnataka by Prof. Dr. Jharna
Majumdar, DEAN R & D, Head Dept of MTech Comp Sc.
& Engg. of Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, for
the Establishment of the Centre For Robotics Research
at NMIT.

The Centre for Robotics Research has successfully
completed the first phase of the VGST project after a
thorough review of first year outcomes by the VGST panel
of experts. VGST, Govt. of Karnataka has further released
the grant of Rs 20 Lakhs for the 2nd Phase of the Project.

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Design & Development of Holonomic All Terrain Mobile Robot

Final Configuration Design with Chain Fabricated all Terrain An Improved
Drive Steering Mechanism Mobile Robot Holonomic All Terrain
Mobile Robot has
been developed
at the Centre for
Robotics Research.
The Mobile robot is
part of the ongoing
DST Project & will
be utilized as the
Research platform to
test new control laws
& computer vision
algorithms.

Human Tracking in Low - Illumination

Design and Development of 2nd Generation HEXAPOD

2nd Generation Hexapod Robot has been
developed at the Centre for Robotics Research.
The newly developed Hexapod is more robust
compared to its earlier version. Currently the
robot is being used as a mobile robot platform
for the indoor/outdoor surveillance. The
Performance of hexapod is also being analysed
to improve its overall performance metrics.

Design and Development of 3rd Generation Humanoid Robotic Head- ARIA
3rd Generation Advanced Robot for Interactive Applications (ARIA) has been developed in the
Centre for Robotics Research. 3rd Gen HRI Robot is currently being used by students as a research
platform to implement advanced computer vision & control algorithms along with machine/Deep
learning concepts.

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2nd Generation ARIA in the 2nd Generation ‘DIYA’ 2nd Generation ‘DIYA’ -
Process of Performing Responding to Touch Sensor
Web-Mining Photo Gallery

Visit of Industrial Experts from Honeywell Professors NMAMIT at CRR -March 21 2018 Dr. Jharna Majumdar
at CRR, March 2018 delivering Keynote lecture

on IEEE Conference
at IIIT Allahabad, Oct 2017

Industry Personnel from Unisys visited Expert Committee Members from Members of VTU-LIC Committee visited
CRR on February 8 2018 National Board of Accreditation visited CRR on March 2 2018

CRR on March 14 2018

Dr.Jharna Majumdar &the team from CRR delivered Technical Talk on ‘Advance Control and Computer Vision System for OSTIUM
Mobile Robot’, Feb 21 2018 at the FDP Program organized by the Dept. of EEE at NMIT

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STUDSAT

Centre for
Small Satellite Research

atellite (STUDSAT - 1) Program at NMIT started in the year 2008 with a consortium of seven
engineering colleges from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with NMIT as the lead college
under the able leadership of Dr. Jharna Majumdar, Dean R&D, Prof. and Head Department
of CSE(PG).
Under STUDSAT – 1 project, India’s first Pico – Satellite (weighing 850 gms) was designed, developed
and integrated by the students, and was put into orbit on July 2010 from Shriharikota aboard the
PSLVC – 15 along with CARTOSAT 2B. The satellite was placed in the orbit of 630km above the earth
and had been successfully tracked by the Ground Station NASTRAC at NMIT.

Satellite Flight Model Launching of Satellite PSLV Equipment Bay

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Collaboration with ISROTeam STUDSAT has been greatly
appreciated and received by theparticipating colleges and
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). ISRO has recognized
NMIT as a Research Centre. A Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) was signed between the participating colleges and Nitte
Meenakshi Institute of Technology. This gave usthe Impetus to
develop 2nd Satellite (Project STUDSAT-2) to demonstrate Inter
Satellite Communication in space

STUDSAT - 2

Continuing the legacy of Project STUDSAT -1, Project STUDSAT -2 was conceived. A new
consortium was formed comprising following institutes,

1. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore - Lead College
2. M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
3. R N S Institute of Technology, Bangalore
4. Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore
5. N M A M Institute of Technology, Nitte
6. Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
7. Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumkur

STUDSAT 2 is set to create another milestone, as it is “India’s First Twin
Satellite Mission”. This project aims to explore and prove Inter-Satellite
Communication and several cutting edge technologies.The STUDSAT-1
mission enriched the STUDSAT-2 team with knowledge and expertise
required totake up such a mammoth endeavor. Learning from the
STUDSAT-1 team helped the new team to identify themission objectives
for STUDSAT-2. These were the first ever proposed by any Student Satellite
missions.

The Objectives are :
1. In-Orbit Satellite Separation: The twin-satellites (STUDSAT-2A/2B) will be launched in composite

form and separated in-orbit
2. Inter-Satellite Communication: The Twins after being separated should communicate in space, in

UHF band
3. Automatic Identification System (AIS): To receive signals from ships (class >300tons) to locate and

map ship’s position and movement.
4. Beacon Data Relay: Messages from HAM community can be relayed via Beacon.
5. De-orbiting: STUDSAT-2B will be de-orbited using a Drag Sail, the first planned on an Indian

satellite.

As evident from the STUDSAT-2 mission objective the mission design requires complex satellite
busDesign. The team could come up with indigenously developed modules, to name a few.
1. Tetrahedral Reaction Wheel Actuation System.
2. Magnetic Torquer Coils for De-tumbling of the Satellite.
3. Satellite Separation Mechanism.
4. On Board Processor Redundancy.

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Resource Persons :

Dr. S Sandya, Project Director STUDSAT-2
Mr.Kannan T, Research Associate, Project STUDSAT-2
Mr. Arun Kumar K, Research Associate, Project STUDSAT-2
Mr. Divyanshu Sahay, Research Associate, Project STUDSAT-2
Mr. Somnath Singh, Research Associate, Project STUDSAT-2

Important Events :

S A Kannan, Project Director, Small Satellite Systems, ISAC visit to NMIT

Mr. S A Kannan visited the Centre for Small Satellite Research to review the project status. He provided very
useful feedback and this was incorporated in mission design.

Up gradation of Ground Station :

The Ground Station has been entirely refurbished with
new Antennas and Cables. The Ground Station team

tracked the INS-1C launched recently by ISRO.

PCB EPS:

New PCBs have been designed to test the entire prototype module.
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Satellite Integration :

Project and Internship :

Sl. Name Department College Project / Internship

No.

1. Vishal Pandey ECE NMIT Failure Detection of On-board computer
Shubham using external Watchdog Timer, STUDSAT-2
Vikash Kumar

2. Ashwin Menon ECE NMIT Design, Management and Implementation
of battery management system, STUDSAT-2
Naval Kishore Majhi

Nishi Agrawal

3. Srinivas Pai A ECE NMAMIT Development and Integration of Command
Sachin K ECE and Data Handling System, STUDSAT-2
Vinod Kulkarni ECE
Rithesh NMAMIT Implementation of Attitude Determination
using Magnetometer and GPS, STUDSAT-2
4. Arpith B
Anjana B NCET Design, Simulation and Testing of Automatic
B Rahul NMIT Identification System for Nano satellite,
Ajey Pai K STUDSAT-2

5. Jaijith B C Task Management using FreeRTOS for an
On-Board Computer of STUDSAT-2
6. Ghanavanth V CSE
Deepak Gowda
Pavan S

7. Harish Bharadwaj R CSE NMIT Memory Management and Telemetry Data
Akshay Bharadwaj Handling of STUDSAT-2
KH
Anup S B

8. Abhishek Sarangi ECE NMIT Sun Vector Determination using Sun Sensor
and Solar Cell

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Publications :

1. Sandesh R Hegde, Divyanshu Sahay, Sandeep 5. Mr. Divyanshu Sahay, Mr. Yuvaraj s, Mr.
G M, Muralidhara, Nikhilesh K V,Sandya S, Santhosh Kumar P, Mr. Rakshith S M, Mr.
“Design and Development of Inter Satelite Kannan T, Mrs. Tejashiwini, Dr. S Sandya
Separation Mechanism for Twin Nano Satellite “Reaction wheel control, Testing and Failure
STUDSAT-2”, IEEE Aero Conference, Montana, Analysis for STUDSAT-2” IEEE Aero Conference,
USA 2016. Montana, USA -March 2017.

2. Mr. Arun Kumar, Mr.Kannan T, Mr.Karthik 6. Mr. Divyanshu Sahay, Mr. Navaneet V, Dr. S
R Dr.Sandya, Prof Sitaram Yaji, “Onboard Sandya “Development, Testing and selection
computer redundancy for twin nano satellite, of Attitude determination algorithm for
studsat-2” Lamsys ISSE & SDSC SHAR, ISRO, STUDSAT-2” IEEE Aero Conference, Montana,
Sriharikota 2016. USA-March 2017.

3. Mr.Sandesh R Hedge, Mr. Anurag Gaurav, 7. Kannan T, Arun Kumar K, Divyanshu Sahay,
Prof. Umashankar, Dr. S Sandhya “Design Goutham K, Abhishek V, Sandya S “Onboard
of thermal control subsystem of a twin nano Computer Redundancy Management For
satellite studsat-2” Lamsys ISSE & SDSC SHAR, STUDSAT-2” INAC-03 Conference, Indian
ISRO, Sriharikota 2016. School of Business, Chandigarh, October 12th
- 13th, 2017.
4. Dr. S Sandya Mr Arun Kumar, Mr Divyanshu
Sahay, Mr Kannan T “STUDSAT-2: Twin-
Nanosatellite System Development” APCOSEC
10th Asia Oceania Systems Engineering
Conference, Bangalore, India Nov-2016.

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Nano & MEMS

Center for
Nano Materials and MEMS

This centre focuses on research areas of Nano material synthesis,
Thin film deposition and MEMS device solution.

Research in nano materials and MEMS has recently gained momentum with many
academicians, researchers and industries taking active part in it. The Center has been carrying
out collaborative work with all National MEMS Design Center across the country with the help
of Professors at CeNSE, Instrumentation and ECE Departments of IISc. The area is a multidisciplinary
field; hence when students and faculty take active part in this research, they get a complete view of
different facets of Science and Technology and their applications. This helps in building a connection
between the institute and industry.

Major objectives of the Centre :

Develop smart materials for MEMS sensors and actuators, Energy storage and RO systems
applications.

To serve as an educational and training centre in the frontier areas of science and technology of
smart materials for students, scientists and engineers.

To give knowledge & create awareness in new technologies and to work on challenging areas for
societal benefits and for nation development.

To train Manpower (created for FAST) by admitting them for both Masters and Ph.D programmes
and enhancing their domain knowledge on smart materials for development of thrust areas of
research.

To offer technical advice and support to researchers in academic institutions / universities and
industries in the area of smart materials and systems.

To play a lead role in University system by establishing a Tier 2 center of Excellence in Micro and
Nano technologies and develop links with Tier 1 centers in IITs and IISc as well as Industries.

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Achievements of the Centre :

Co-ordinated NPMASS sponsored MEMS community chip for two successive years.
Presently co-ordinating next MEMS community chip to be fabricated
Patents filed in the area of Development of poling unit, MEMS microphone and Biosensor

Current activities :

Consultancy Projects:

1. Design, simulation and modeling of MEMS 2. Field Performance Recording and Herd
microphone array and signal conditioning Registration in Hallikar Cattle
electronics PI: Dr. Veda S.N,
PI: Dr. Veda S.N. CO PI: Prof. Sankar Dasiga, Prof. ECE Dept
CO PI: Mr. Girisha G.K. Mr. Rudresha K.J,
Amount: Rs. 7 Lakhs Mr. Rachith S.N.
Sponsoring Agency: DRDO - SITAR Ms. Nithya G.
Status: Completed Amount: Rs. 90,000/-
Sponsoring Agency: Hallikar FPR Project,

Veterinary Project, Hassan

Have trained several under graduate, post graduate, Ph.D students from across the country on
payment basis. Also many researchers across the country have been using our facility of design,
fabrication and characterization on payment basis.

Collaborative work : characterization and packaging
IIT Madras: Fabrication of MEMS Devices
University of Michigan: Development of IIT Mumbai and IIT Indore: Thin film deposition
Formaldehyde Gas using photoacoustics
and characterization
University of Moncton: Study and development MEMS Community chip: With 12 Institutions
of Indium – free transparent thin films and
its applicability to Nanostructured based across the country for the design and
electrochromic device. fabrication of MEMS devices.

IISc: Thin Films, MEMS Device fabrication,

Facilities Available :

Sl. No List of software Purpose
1 Coventorware
This software is an FEM tool which includes fabrication process.
2 Labview One can generate the mask file using this tool.

3 MEMS + This software is used to simulate the electronic readout circuitry. It
also helps in interfacing to FPGA / Data Acquisition Board.

This software is used to integrate the output from Coventerware
software to MATLAB and / or Cadence tool for integrating to
electronic readout circuitry. This gives a system level simulation.

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Multi Target DC&RF Magnetron sputtering Hot Plate with Magnetic stirrers Three source Thermal evaporation system
Unit. Deposition of thin films for the To bake the samples and to mix the liquid Deposition of thin films for the electrodes
fabrication of thin film solar cell. of microelectronic device (ex. MOSCAP).
samples.

Programmable Spin coater CORONA Polling Unit Tubular CVD Furnace
Deposition of thin films at atmospheric To induce piezoelectricity in polymer thin To thermally grow SiO2 on Si substrate and

pressure. films by aligning the dipoles. to calcinate the nanoparticles.

Hot air Oven Muffle furnace Ultra sonic cleaner
To dry clean the glassware Solution combustion, to anneal the To clean the glass substrate, and to mix the

deposited thin film solute and solvent.

Electrochemical Impedance Spectrometer
Characterization of Solar cells, MOS

Capacitors, Corrosion test, Impedance
study, etc.

Micro Balance Scanning Tunneling Microscope OSTIUM
To weigh the chemicals with 4-digit To see the surface morphology in the

accuracy. atomic scale

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Nano & MEMS on Capacitive Pressure Sensor for Structural
Health Monitoring Applications”, International
Publications : Journal of Innovative Research in Science,
Engineering and Technology”, Vol. 6, Issue 5,
1. V. Madavi, P. Kondaiah, K H Thulasi Raman, May 2017.
Habibuddin Shaik and G Mohan Rao
“Influence of Silver Nanoparticles on Titanium 5. Shivaleela. G1, Shaik Mahammad Rafi, Nithya
Oxide and Nitrogen doped Titanium Oxide G, Rudresha K J, Veda S N, Habibuddin Shaik,
Thin Films for Sun Light Photocatalysis” Praveen J, “Capacitive pressure sensor for
Accepted in Applied Surface Science structural health monitoring applications”,
ERCAM July 2017.
2. Habibuddin Shaik, U. Basavaraju, S.N.
Rachith, M. Sundaramurthy, Abdul Sattar 6. Nithya G, Bhanuteja G, Veda S.N., “Integration
Sheik, G. Mohan Rao “Surface-plasmon- of Readout circuitry for MEMS Directional
induced photoabsorption of Ag nanoparticle Microphone”,ERCAM July 2017
embedded a-Si solar cell”, Optical Materials 73
(2017) 179-187. 7. Chaithra S, Nithya G, Rudresha K J, Veda
Sandeep Nagaraj, Sundaraguru R, “Design
3. Smriti Sahu, Anbarasu Manivannan, and Simulation of MEMS microphone
Habibuddin Shaik, and G. Mohan Rao “Local for hearing aid application”, International
structure of amorphous Ag5In5Sb60Te30and Journal of Advance Electrical and Electronics
In3SbTe2 phase change materials revealed Engineering (IJAEEE), ISSN (Print): 2278-8948,
by X-ray photoelectron and Raman Volume-6 Issue-1_2, 2017.
spectroscopic studies” Journal of Applied
Physics 122(1):015305 • July 2017.

4. Shivaleela. G, Praveen. J, Dr. Manjunatha. D.
V, Habibuddin Shaik “Comparative Study

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CFD

Center for
Computational Fluid Dynamics

omputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) plays a very significant role in the state-of-the-art
modeling, simulation, design and analysis of products and processes in engineering systems
involving fluid flow and heat transfer. CFD today has grown to be an emerging technology
along with the rapid development of superfast High Performance Computing Systems coupled
to the smart numerical algorithms. CFD has made it possible to predict the design and off-design
performances of systems in reasonable turn-around time- often even before the design concept is
translated into a useful product or a process. Considering the high demand of CFD as a specialization
for young Design Engineers today, this Centre for CFD has been established for intensive training on
CFD at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels under the able guidance of the technical experts
at this centre. Sponsored R&D Projects are taken up from various national funding agencies like DRDO,
CSIR, DST and similar other organizations for development and validation of new mathematical
models and algorithms as well as for computation of large variety of complex fluid flow and heat
transfer application problems.

Objectives :

In-House Research in Advanced Areas of CFD
Assistance to Industry through Special Training Programs on Commercial CFD Codes
Extensive Training Programs on in-house developed CFD Codes
Sponsored R&D Projects from Industry or National Laboratories

Thrust areas of Research : (Aircrafts & Automobiles)
(Transport Equation-based Models)
Aerodynamic Analyses for External Flow (Wind Turbines & Marine Propellers)
Phenomenon of Laminar to Turbulent Transition (Cooling of Electronic Packages)
Turbulent Flow in Rotating Configuration
Conjugate Heat Transfer problems

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CFD Head, CFD Centre
Asstt. Professor
Resource Persons : Asstt. Professor
Asstt. Professor
Prof. Sekhar Majumdar, Asstt. Professor
Arunkumar G.L.
Charan.D.
Pavan K.N.,
Manjunath H.N.

Grid Generation Code MESHGEN, developed in-house for generating two-dimensional
Structured Curvilinear Grid with near orthogonality at boundaries, using strongly coupled
Poisson Equations system

Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes Code RANS3D, based on Finite Volume method,
developed by Prof. Sekhar Majumdar and his associates at NAL and NMIT, Bangalore under
research grants from Naval Research Board (DRDO) and the relevant Post Processing
Software for Numerical Flow Visualisation

The Centre provides High End Work Stations and Desktops in a fully air-conditioned
laboratory provided with suitable UPS, convenient for round-the–clock use by students,
researchers and faculty members

Sponsored Projects :

Project entitled Modeling and Simulation of programs will thereafter be continued for the
Transitional Flow was sponsored by Naval Research students as well as for interested participants
Board (DRDO) for Rs. 21 Lakhs for a duration of from industries or educational institutes. Right
three years and the work has been completed now six students from 6th Sem Mechanical and
successfully in 2015. Right now negotiation is five other from 6th Sem Aerospace Department
in progress with Naval Science and Technology NMIT have registered with our centre to undergo
Laboratory (DRDO), Visakhapatnam and the systematic training on how to generate curvilinear
Software Consultancy Company M/s ENTUPLE boundary fitted grid for complex geometry
Limited, Bangalore for initiating R&D Projects on and further how to use the in-house flowsolver
Flow with Cavitation in Marine Propellers on Ship RANS3D efficiently for flow around or inside
and Torpedo and also on CFD based design of different complex structures of arbitrary shapes.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. Negotiation is also Some of these research results are periodically
in progress for the purchase of multiple licenses reported in reputed peer reviewed journals and
of the commercial CFD Software ANSYS Fluent conferences.
for both teaching and research purpose. Training

Achievements :

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the Naval Research Board (DRDO), Correlation- the last three years.
based Transition-Turbulence Models simulating
Laminar to Turbulent Transition, have been In the last academic year, one group of
implemented successfully in our own in-house undergraduate students worked on simulation
developed code RANS3D and validated against of laminar and turbulent flow past a two-
reliable measurement data documented by dimensional ellipse (Major axis as 6 times the
ERCOFTAC [1] for variety of two-dimensional Minor axis) using the in-house developed
flows including Flat Plates, Aerofoils, Turbine RANS3D code. The flow is observed to be growing
Cascades etc. .A large number of BE and MTech as fully turbulent when the Reynolds number
students have carried out their final year project based on the major axis exceeds approximately
work at this center between 2011 and 2018 in 90. Interesting flow patterns are observed with
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the ellipse and the corresponding form drag and CFD
friction drag coefficients for different aspect ratios
compare reasonably well to the corresponding in a square cavity where the lid at the top is
measurement data reported in literature. The moved with a sinusoidal motion. Conjugate Heat
other project group carried out CFD analysis of Transfer for buoyancy-induced convection inside
flow in a rotating cylindrical vessel partially filled a cavity allowing thermal conduction through
with a fluid. This is considered to be an ideal thick walls of the cavity made of material of
cold flow model of a vertical centrifugal casting varied thermal conductivity is being investigated
system used for manufacturing of pipes and by another student. Under the supervision of
tubes. Computations have been carried out using Mr. Pavan, our young faculty member, another
the ANSYS Fluent software where unsteady flow interesting project has successfully been carried
equations are solved using a Volume Of Fluid out on enhancement of heat transfer rate
technique. It has thus been possible to trace the using twisted tape inserts in pipes as fins. CFD
free-surface of the liquid at any instant of time analysis has been carried out employing the
during rotation. Interesting CFD results in the commercial CFD code STAR CCM+, followed by
form of video output have been obtained which experimental validation through measurement
compared reasonably well with corresponding of heat transfer rate and the pressure drop as
measurement data of cold flow experiments on well. Another project work concentrated on the
rotating cylinder using different fluids. prediction of low Reynolds number Transitional
flow past two different aerofoil geometry using
Three MTech (Thermal Power) students of the code RANS3D, presented in the International
2015-17 batch are now pursuing their final year Conference ERCAM 2017, held at NMIT, received
projects at the centre - one exploring Transitional appreciation. Validation of CFD results against
Flows in a 2D Cascade of Low Pressure Turbine the measurement data reported from NAL Wind
Blades Pak B from Pratt & Whitney using ANSYS Tunnel Tests for Eppler 61 and SM 5304 Aerofoils
Fluent and another student is working on the justifed the accuracy of the laminar to transition
interesting problem of unsteady laminar flow cum turbulence model implemented in the
code RANS3D.

Research Papers and Reports :

1. Numerical simulation of turbulent flows and heat transfer in arbitrary shaped configuration, Invited
Talk by Prof. Sekhar Majumdar at the All India Seminar on Methods of Computations in Fluid Flow,
Heat & Mass Transfer problems, organised by Institution of Engineers, Bangalore & Department of
Aeronautical Engg, Acharya Institute of Technology Bangalore on March 14th &15th, 2017

2. Modeling and Simulation of Transitional Flows, Final Project Report prepared by the Project Leader
and submitted to the Project Sponsor, Naval Research Board (NRB),DRDO in May 2017

3. Numerical simulation of Fluid Flow in a Centrifugal Casting system, Ankush Budhial, Bharath C.V.,
Eldo Elias, vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2018, IJSERT, ISSN Online : 2395-1052

4. CFD Analysis of Laminar Flow past Ellipses of different Aspect Ratios, Pankaj Sharma & Manjunath
K.R., vol. .4, Issue 4, April 2018, IJSERT, ISSN Online : 2395-1052

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OSTIUM CDEPS

Center for
Design Engineering and

Process Simulation

entre for Design Engineering and Process Simulation (CDEPS) is a collaborative platform
for Design Innovation and Design Solutions in association with industry and professionals.
The Centre utilizes software for conceptual design, preliminary design, product development,
process simulation, design optimization for product and process through simulation and
manufacturing tools.

Thrust Areas of Research :

3D Solid Modeling- Part Modeling,
Assembly & Surface Design

Design of Aerospace & Automotive
products

Composite Engineering
Engineering Optimization
Tool Design
Ergonomics for Vehicle Design
Structural & Thermal Analysis

The Centre can provide its expertise in the area of Design & Systems Engineering to model and
simulate the dynamic behavior of complex systems consisting of multi-disciplinary sub-systems, to
perform multi-body dynamic modeling & simulation based using empirical relationships in parallel to
FEA solutions.

The Centre for Design Engineering and Process Simulation is mainly working on innovative
and creative development of design components from conceptual phase till product development
through process simulation and optimization in diverse areas of specialization.

Objectives :

To create an environment among Students, Design Professionals
& Faculty to access the world-class resources to cater to the need for
effective Design, Analysis & Manufacturing methodology in support of
efficient product development.

Activities at CDEPS :

The Centre is working in coordination with Ivari Motors-one of the leading
manufacturers of spring charging motors, for the Indigenizing / Local
Substitution of Imported Spring Charging Motors used in Switchgears.

The Centre is providing training on Product design and development
for mechanical and aeronautical engineering students using software
package obtained from Dassault Systems.

The Centre for design engineering and process simulation, in association

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CDEPS OSTIUM
with Dassault systems, conducted series of webinars on latest topics of mechanical engineering.
The Centre organized a 4-day workshop on “Product Design and Development” to enhance the
skill-set of faculty/students.

Workshop on “Product design and development”
Mr. Xavier Fouger -Senior Director -
Global Academia Programs, Dassault
Systemes with Prof N R Shetty –
Advisor, NMIT.

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OSTIUM Training & Placement

Department of
Training & Placement

The Training & Placement Department has an important role to play in student’s future and
an indispensable pillar of the Institute. Placements provide an “OPPORTUNITY” to students to
demonstrate their knowledge acquired over years for applicability in the real world. This department
continuously strives to help students in pursuing their career goals by acquiring employment
seeking skills and ultimately to attain desired employment.

We recognize the power and strength of our method of education to our engineers in providing
ample placement avenues in the industries. Our college placement cell is a place to create and
develop positive thoughts to our prospective engineers. We trust “To reap the benefits tomorrow,
we need to sow the seeds today “and we act upon it. We strive hard to transform the talent pool
through continuous training program by experts in the respective area to meet the expectation of
the industries. The robust and proactive Training & Placement Cell is a team of experienced experts
in the order to groom the students in the best of their capabilities

The Training & Placement Cell maintains liaison with various Industries/Organizations.These
organizations are invited to the institution for campus recruitments so that students get career
offers before they graduate from the college.

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Objectives of this department are as follows :
The main objective is to create a platform where industries can come and select freshtalents
from the campus.
Work with faculty members, department heads and administration to integrate career planning
with academic curriculum.
Empower students with life long career decision making skills.
Providing resources and activities to facilitate the career planning process.
Act as an interface among students, alumni, and the employment community.
Awareness in the students regarding future career optionscoordinating summer training/
internship program.
Bridging gap between Industry and Academia.

SL.NO NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BANGALORE TOTAL OSTIUM
CAMPUS PLACEMENT(2017-2018) OFFERS
1
2 COMPANY 2
3 32
4 NUTANIX 57
5 KPIT 39
6 INFOSYS 22
7 WIPRO
8 MINDTREE 4
9 MICROSOFT 2
10 ENDURANCE 1
11 COREEL TECHNOLOGIES 12
12 ACCORD 3
13 SLK 6
14 SUBEX 5
15 VALTECH INDIA 19
16 NTT DATA 2
17 UST GLOBAL 17
18 BYJU'S 2
19 INSZOOM 6
20 WISSEN INFOTECH 10
21 HPE 116
NIVANSYS TECHNOLOGIES PVT.LTD 2
L & T ENGG. 1
INNOVENTES TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD

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OSTIUM Training & Placement TOTAL 33
5
22 GRIFEO TECHNOLOGY 1
23 AUMA 3
24 NUMERIFY 6
25 TAAL TECH 2
26 SYSTEM CONTROL 3
27 NISSAN 2
28 EXXON MOBILE 1
29 STEER INDIA 4
30 FOURESS INDIA 4
31 TITEFLEX 1
32 ZOPPER 2
33 PHILIPS 4
34 SAINT GOBAIN 5
35 AJAX FIORI 2
36 GLOBAL SIKSHA 1
37 PERPULE 1PAY 1
38 PROFECTUM
39 YELLOW MESSENGER 25
40 RAYMONDS 1
41 TOP RANKERS 2
42 AKUVA 3
43 STATE STREET 3
44 HSBC 4
45 CAPGEMINI 3
46 DELL 2
47 SEG AUTOMOTIVE INDIA PVT.LTD. 9
48 PURVANKARA 1
49 ACE DESIGN 5
50 HYOSEONG 9
51 BOSCH 5
52 BHARTIYA CITY 1
53 THINKER MASTER 3
54 CHRIS GROUP
55 HRPOLYCOATS PVT.LTD. 11
56 DXC TECHNOLOGY 25
552
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Students Offered with Higher Package Company

Prabodh, ECE Khanita T, CSE Rashmitha ,ECE Sirish Bandi, CSE Abhishek M. ,CSE
Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Nutanix Nutanix

CTC - 9.07 LPA CTC - 9.07 LPA CTC - 9.07 LPA CTC -13.03 LPA CTC – 13.03 LPA

Sri Shaisundar, ISE Rama Krishna, Mech Kalyan, Mech Anjali, ECE Lavanya, CSE OSTIUM
Microsoft State Street State Street State Street HSBC
CTC – 7.0 LPA CTC- 7.0 LPA CTC - 7.0 LPA
CTC – 9.07 LPA CTC - 7.0 LPA

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Naini, ISE Anjali Mishra, ISE Ganapathy, ECE Akshay M , ECE Shiva Prasad, ECE
HSBC HSBC HPE HPE HPE

CTC - 7.0 LPA CTC - 7.0 LPA CTC – 5.75 LPA CTC – 5.75 LPA CTC – 5.75 LPA

Vishal Pandey, ECE Maharsh, IS – Naseer S,EEE Srinabh Jha, CSE Jeffrey Sam, CSE
HPE HPE HPE HPE HPE

CTC – 5.75 LPA CTC – 5.75 LPA CTC – 5.75 LPA HPE -5.75 LPA CTC- 5.75 LPA

Kruthika, CSE Geethika, CSE Raksha Rao, ISE Anil Khushwah, CSE Sri Harsha,CSE
HPE HPE Inszoom Nutanix Microsoft

CTC- 5.75 LPA CTC- 5.75 LPA CTC – 8.0 LPA CTC 15 LPA CTC:9.03 LPA

Abhilash R., CSE Ishitha Roy, CSE Paras Dahal, CSE Aniruddha Achar, CSE Haashitha ,CSE
Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft

CTC:9.03 LPA CTC:9.03 LPA CTC:9.03 LPA CTC:9.03 LPA CTC:9.03 LPA

Sulav Lal S., CSE Sanjay Shenoy, ME Rajat A. T., ME Sushit Poudyal, CSE Srivathsa BS, ME
Microsoft Carclo BYJU’S BYJU’S Taal Tech

CTC:9.03 LPA CTC 3.5 LPA CTC :6 LPA CTC :6 LPA CTC : 3.50 LPA

Anand Prakash, ME Karthikeyan M,ME
Taal Tech Taal Tech

CTC : 3.50 LPA CTC : 3.50 LPA

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EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING SNAPSHOTS

Employability training program By DR Sujatha (Wipro)on video Synthesis Soft Skills Training program by catalyst Sridhar

Madam Sujatha Interaction with the students PPT in progress PPT in progress

Interaction with the student mock interviews in progress Mr. Ramani Venkat preparing students for
Group Discussion

Mr. Ramani Venkat interacting with Mock GD is in progress Group Discussion Tips & Tricks
students
PPT SNAP SHOTS

SLK Company PPT in progress The Top Performers on job in SLK SUBEX Company PPT in progress

KPIT BOG MEETING

PPT in progress

KPIT BOG Meeting PPT on Genesis Model OSTIUM
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Dept. of Library & IC

Department of
Library and Information Centre

he Library is NMIT’s pride having Library collection is not just count of number
state-of-the-art facilities, having with of books but it is ocean of knowledge. The
array of Books, well trained, polite, man with thrust for knowledge only knows the
helpful library staff. NMIT has Central value of book. Sidney Sheldon quotes about
Library with Departmental Libraries which to Libraries as-“Libraries store the energy that fuels
support teaching, learning research and co- the imagination. They open up windows to the
curricular activities of the institute. The Central world and inspire us to explore and achieve and
Library is well stacked having a comprehensive contribute to improving our quality of life”.
collection of literature predominantly related to
Engineering, Management and allied subjects To meets readers’ demand, working hour of
to cater to the users’ needs. The institute has a the Library has been extended upto 10 pm on
working days.
separate MBA Library adjacent to the MBA block.
Library and Information Centre houses a rich Special Features :

collection of knowledge in varied subjects such Classification System: Dewey decimal
as Books, Periodicals, Audio-Visuals and optical classification (DDC) 23rd Ed.
discs. Total library collection exceeds 49,200. The
Library subscribes to more than 130 National Computerized Library Management: Open
and 7,100 plus International Journals. Source Software- KOHA

Circulation Management- Bar Coded
technology

Reprographic Services at nominal charge

Inter-Library Loan (ILL) facility with National
Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), British Council
Library (BCL) Library.

Institutional member of VTU consortia.

Digital Library has 40 computers with internet
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Value-added Services :

OPAC Search facility on internet-even on
mobile phone

NMIT Library is using renowned open source installed and E-Books, soft copies of Question
Library Management Software KOHA and Library papers, Lecture Notes are indexed, preserved and
holdings can be searched in the campus at made available to access. Newspaper clippings
192.168.25.250 and @ 210.212.203.69 from on Institution’s achievements are archived.
anywhere and reserve book. You can search
Library Catalog for document by Title, Author, Newspaper Clipping Service:
Subject, ISBN, Series, Call Number (Classification
Number). Newspaper Clipping service is considered as
valuable source of current information services.
Special feature of this new software includes Information pertaining to technology, R&D,
display of Cover page of the Title. As it is tagged Academic information, current affairs etc…will be
with ISBN, it will fetch Cover page directly from communicated to students and faculty members.
the amazon.
E-Resources :
E-Log Register
National Programme for Technology Enhanced
Learning (NPTEL)-Onilne E-Resources:

Multi-lingual feature in Koha Software We have uploaded Video courses, Lecture
notes, power point presentations prepared by
National Programme for Technology Enhanced
Learning (NPTEL). This resources can be accessed
at 192.168.25.250:8181/html/NPTEL in the
campus and @ 210.212.203.69:8181/html/NPTEL
from anywhere even from you mobile phone.

Archiving E-Books in Calibre Software:-

As the KOHA software supports multi-lingual OSTIUM
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languages also.

DSpace

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Calibre is a Free Book Indexing software where accounts for students and staff members
more than 2000 Text and Reference E-books where they can access to its collection. The NDL
are loaded. The E-books can be accessed/ collection has more than 11,72,133 items related
downloaded from http://192.168.50.10:8080/ to Engineering, Social Sciences, Philosophy in
in the campus only. These can be searched by the form of articles, books, theses, audio lectures,
Author, Title, Subject, Language. video lectures, manuscripts etc.

More than 2000 Open E-Books are indexed
and preserved in Calibre Software. It is accessible
within the campus only.

We have subscribed to six E-journal and
procured three E-Book databases. URL address
of the same has been given below.

National Digital Library (NDL)

National Digital Library (NDL) is an initiative
of MHRD through IIT, Kharagpur. We have got
institutional membership for NDL and created

E - Journal Databases :

Sl.No. E-journal Database No. of E-journals Web-address
1 IEEE-IEL Online Journals-275 www.ieeexplore.ieee.org
Conf. Proceedings-1400
2 Science Direct/Elsevier Standards-3043 www.sciencedirect.org
3 Springer Journals-288 www.link.springer.com
Journals-680

4 ASCE Journals-35 www.ascelibrary.org

5 Taylor & Francis Journals-535 www.tandfonline.com
6 Proquest
Journals-5170 + Management www.search.proquest.com
Knimbus Case Studies

Aggregator

E - Book Databases :

Sl.No. E-Book Database No. of E-Books Web-address
1 CRC 259 www.crcnetbase.com/
www.crcpress.com
2 Taylor & Francis 781 www.tandfonline.com
3 Springer 13004 www.link.springer.com

OSTIUM Anti-plagiarism Software-TURNITIN

Turnitin is a leading anti-plagiarism software used by researchers all over the world for checking
originality and prevention of copying. Library has subscribed this software to inculcate best practices
while using/citing material written by other people. UG as well as PG students and faculty members
are encouraged to check their projects, articles, thesis using this software.

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Sports

Sports

The sports clubs at NMIT are active throughout the year and put in tremendous effort during
practice and at every match they play. This has not gone unrewarded and their numerous wins stand
as testament to their hard work and talent.

The badminton team has had an extremely good year. The following are their wins

Event Place
VTU North Zone
VTU Inter Zones Winners
International Sports
Fest (PES University) 4th
RVCE Momentum
Second Runners-
Inter-Nitte up

Second Runners-
up

Runners-up

Nitte Badminton Team
Below are the achievements of the Nitte Volleyball Team

Event Place
St. Paul’s Runners-up
Acharya College Second Runners-up
Christ Runners-up
RVCE Momentum Winners
Nitte University Winners

Event Nitte Volleyball Team
VTU Northzone
VTU Interzone Below are the achievements of the Nitte Basketball Team

Nitte University Place
Winners
Second
Runners-up
Winners

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Below are the achievements of the Nitte football team

Event Place
Reliance Cup 4th place
Mount Carmel 4th place
College
Christ University 4th place
Presidency Cup 4th place
MVIT Tournament Winners

Nitte Football Team

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NCC

National Cadet Corps

Receiving “BEST INSTITUTION 2017-18” Trophy from Brig D M Purvimath, Deputy Directorate
General, Karnataka & Goa Dte NCC Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Yelahanka,
Bengaluru -560064

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) Goa Directorate and bagged the All India Second OSTIUM
had introduced technical wing of National Cadet Best Cadet under Senior Division(SD) Army
Corps (NCC) right from the inception of the Wing. Sergeant Spandana Suresh took part in
college. NCC at NMIT comes under 1 Karnataka different cultural events like National Integration
Signal Regiment (Technical Wing of NCC) in Awareness Programme(NIAP), Group song, and
Bangalore ‘A’ group. The cadets are given a lot also was a lead dancer in Group song and Ballet.
of opportunities to showcase their talent and Junior Under Officer (JUO) Kevin D’Cruz was a
improve their career prospects. Every NCC camp main Musician of Karnataka and Goa Directorate
that the cadets attend not only boosts their self Cultural team and was also a Part of Central
esteem but also moulds their personalities to Cultural Team.
shape them into future leaders of our country. As
an add-on, NMIT is the first Engineering college in This stellar opportunity catapulted all the three
Karnataka to offer NCC as an elective course with cadets to achieve more than that could have
credits to the students. been imagined by other. SgtShreyas S Hampole
and SgtSpandana Suresh are selected as a part
The cadets from NMIT have been active in all of the prestigious Youth Exchange Program (YEP).
the camps and won laurels. This year three of The aim of YEP is a country-to-country exchange
the cadets from NMIT were chosen to represent of cadets belonging to NCC/equivalent Govt/
Karnataka and Goa Directorate in the Republic Youth Organizations of friendly countries and
Day Camp (RDC) after a rigorous selection participation in various activities and appreciation
process. Sergeant Shreyas S Hampole was of each other’s socioeconomic and cultural
nominated as the best cadet from Karnataka And realities as the Indian Ambassador.

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NCC in NMIT has motivated many students in Best Institute Award in the Karnataka and Goa
the college to take-up career in the armed forces. Directorate in the Senior Division category.

NMIT has also contributed young engineers as CSUO AMAN KUMAR RANJAN was a part of
commissioned officers into the Indian army, Navy the 14 member delegation to Moscow , Russia
and Airforce. These cadets in-turn come back representing NCC INDIA in YOUTH EXCHANGE
to the institution to provide motivation for the PROGRAMME.
budding cadets. Their success provides sources
of motivation and initiative and lights a path for CSUO AMAN K RANJAN accolade with CM
aspiring cadets to join the armed forces. Commendation Card 2017-18.

This year Karnataka and Goa Directorate JUO PRATEEK MEHTA, JUO MANASA J, JUO
recognized the NitteMeenakshi Institute of KEVIN D’CRUZ, SGT SHREYAS S HAMPOLE and
technology as the Best Institution for the Year SGT SPANDANA SURESH accolade with DDG
2017-18 under Senior Division Category. Commendation Card 2017-18.

Apart from the regular Institutional training Silver Medal- BEST CADET COMPETITION-
and Camp training, NCC cadets are given SGT SHREYAS S HAMPOLE - Republic Day
opportunities to organize and participate in Camp(RDC) 2018 Delhi.
various activities of Social Impact. Some of
the major activities planned and executed by SGT SHREYAS S HAMPOLE was a main FLAG
the cadets of NMIT are Blood Donation camps, AREA BRIEFER - Republic Day Camp(RDC)
Adopting a village, Campaign on Gender equality 2018 Delhi.
,Weapon exhibition and Firing, Road Safety
Awareness, Swatch Bharat, Digital SGT SHREYAS S HAMPOLE was a part of PM
Rally - Republic Day Camp(RDC) 2018 Delhi.
Transaction awareness Program, Tree
plantation Yoga Classes etc. To promote physical SGT SPANDANA SURESH was in various events
fitness and mental alertness and inculcating spirit like NIAP, Group Song, Group Dance and Ballet.
of adventure every year trekking/Hiking programs She was a Main Dancer in Group Dance and
are organized. Ballet - Republic Day Camp(RDC) 2018 Delhi.

In Academic Year 2017-2018, NMIT NCC had SGT SHREYAS S HAMPOLE and SGT SPANDANA
strength of 80 cadets with 52 boys and 28 girls. SURESH got selected for YOUTH EXCHANGE
(Ist year: 17Boys & 12 Girls. IInd Year: 13 boys & 10
Girls and IIIrd year: 22 Boys & 6 girls).

Institutional Achievemen t:

Each of the directorates confers awards to
their constituent institutions based on the support
extended by the Institution for NCC activities and
performance of the cadets ad their participation
in various activities. This year NMITNCC was the

Activities for the Academic Year 2017-18 :

SL.NO Name of the Camp Date Junction Number of Cadets

Tumakuru SD SW
Mysore
(Boys) (Girls)

1 CATC-II (Pre IGC-I) 13th -22nd June 2017 53

2 Basic Leadership 21st-30th June 2017 21

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3 (NMIT)
CATC- IV / Pre-IGC-III 31st July 2017 - 09th 2 1
4 August 2017 Tumakuru 2 1
5 IGC (TSC) 1 1
6 13thAugust -22nd Toranagallu 1 1
7 Pre-TSC II August 2017 7 0
8 Bijapur/ 1 1
9 Pre-TSC III 28th-07th September Belgaum 1 0
10 2017 Bijapur/ 9 4
11 Army Attachment Belgaum 4 1
12 Camp 07th-15th September 4 1
13 2017 Goa 3 1
14 All India ThalSainik 2 0
15 Camp 13th-22nd September Delhi 2 1
16 2017 2 1
17 Youth Exchange Russia 2 1
18 Programme 18th-29th September 4 2
19 2017 Bengaluru 3 1
20 CATC- VI/Pre IGC 2 0
21 -I(RDC) 15th September -03rd Bengaluru 3 1
22 October2017
CATC VII/Pre IGC- Bengaluru
II(RDC) 3rd October -13th
October 2017 Mysore
CATC VIII/Pre IGC-
III(RDC) 21th October-29th Assam
October 2017
IGC (RDC) Bengaluru
31th October -09th
Advance Leadership November 2017 Bengaluru
Camp
09th November -18th Bengaluru
Pre-RDC -1 November 2017
Bengaluru
Pre-RDC -2 15th November-24th
November 2017 Kohima
Pre-RDC -3
26 November-4 Delhi
CATC – VIII December 2017
Bengaluru
SNIC Kohima 9 December-18
December 2017
NIC Delhi
19 December-28
De kitting camp December 2017

19 December – 28
December 2017

3 January -15 January
2018

18 January-28 January
2018

1 February -5 February
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