NATIONAL CONFERENCE 'ISSS-NC5' HELD AT KARPAGAM UNIVERSITY

Institute of Smart Structures and Systems (ISSS), Bangalore and Karpagam University jointly organized the Fifth ISSS National Conference on “MEMS, SMART MATERIALS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS” on 21-22 September 2012 at Karpagam University, Coimbatore.

Dr.K. Natrajan, President-ISSS, welcoming the chief guest and the gatherings.

 Dr.R. Vasanthakumar, Chancellor, Karpagam University presided over the conference and explained the importance of conducting research activities in all the fields of Engineering. 

Chief Guest of the conference, Dr.P. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor, Amrita University, inaugurated the conference. The chief guest stressed the importance of application oriented research and explained how machines controlled the human life even in communicating with others through mobile. 

Prof. V.K. Aartre, Former Scientific Advisor to Defense Minister, Government of India & Visiting Professor, ECE Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, felicitated the gathering. 

ISSS Journal was released by Prof. S.B. Krupanidhi, Professor, IIsc, Bangalore. 

He appreciated Dr. Hema, Dean-Research, Karpagam University and her team for the support and valuable contribution in compiling the first journal of ISSS.

Dr. Mangalagiri, Ex President - ISSS, spoke about the valuable contributions of ISSS to the field of MEMS, Smart structures and systems.

Dr. G. Karuppusami, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Karpagam University thanked all the guests and participants and appreciated the organizers of the ISSS-NC5 conference.

 There were sessions on Microsystems, Fabrication of Smart Structures, 3A-RF, optics, modeling and Simulation of Micro systems.

INAUGURATION OF DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATIONS

INAUGURATION OF DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATIONS

The faculty of Engineering had another jewel added to its crown by Inaugurating all the Department Associations on 3^rd September 2012.

The Chief Guest for the Inaugural function was Sri.R. Srinagesh Chief Operating Officer, Eltex Group of Industries, Coimbatore. 

   “A community of voices adds power to prayer”. A team of girls from CSE Department invited God’s presence by singing a Prayer Song.

“Primarily deepam signifies knowledge. All our activities should be governed by the light of knowledge”. The chief guest and all the guest invitees on the Diaz lit the Lamp and inaugurated the Ceremony.

Ms. Bikash Hazarika of 3^rd BE CSE welcomed the chief guest and all the guest of Honors for the function.

Dr.P.Lakshmanaperumalsamy, Registrar, Karpagam University felicitated the gathering by sharing his valuable thoughts.

Dr.G.Karrupasami, Dean, Faculty of Engineering said 'Success = Preparation + Opportunities' and he explained the parameters of the equation to students and encouraged them in his Felicitation.

Dr.C.R.Hema, Dean, Research gave us knowledge by her speech.

“A sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use.” The Chief Guest gave the inaugural address and gifted the students with some valuable information. He stressed the students regarding the 'Effects of Communication' and enlightened the students about the four aspects of Life. He advised to be materialistic in carving ones career. He also added that Students should be innovative and creative with positive attitude.

The guest speaker Mr.Kovai Mahesh entertained the student mass.

“Gratitude is the attitude that takes you to your Altitude”. Last it was the time to express the gratitude to all the dignitaries upon the diaz. Ms. Kirithika of 3^rd BE EEE delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Finally the Inaugural ceremony came to an end by Saluting our Nation.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Ms. SOWMYA. S, FINAL BE CIVIL ENGG

Ms.S. Sowmya, Final year BE Civil Engineering student participated and presented a paper entitled “Integrated Remote Sensing and GIS in Ground Water Recharge Investigation and selection of artificial Recharge sites in a Hard Rock Terrain” at National Students Conference 'RACE-2012' held during 24^th - 25^th of August 2012. 

The conference was organised by Department of Civil Engineering, KL University, Vaddeswaran, Guntur(District), Andhra Pradesh. India. The paper was published in KL University Magazine.                                                              

Guide: Prof. M. Karthic Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, Karpagam University. 

CONGRATULATIONS !!