Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India has established Ministry of Human Resource Development’s Innovation Cell (MIC) to facilitate the culture of systematic Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The Basic mandate of MIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture the students in formative years to translate their ideas into minimum viable product. MIC has envisioned to create and network such Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) across selected HEIs to promote innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion eco-system in these campuses
| Members | Name and Address | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Chairperson | Mr.Abdulla Ibrahim, Executive Director, P. A. Educational Trust, Mangaluru |
| Principal | Convener | Dr.Ramis MK, Principal, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Vice Principal | Member | Dr.Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| IIC’s Coordinator | Member Secretary | Dr Krishna Prasad N, NISP Coordinator, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Local successful entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs | Mr. Sadananda Shetty Palli, Nithyananda Agencies Pvt. Ltd., Door N0 1-N-6-462, Behind Government Quatres. Near Infosys, Daddalkad, Mangaluru-575006. |
| Local successful entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs | Mr. Asfaque Mohammed, Managing Director, Atelier Designs, Father Mullers Road, Velancia,Souterpet, Mangaluru, 575002 |
| Local successful entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs | Ms. Shirly Cutinha, Industrialist, Yashaswi Soudha, Kulshekar, Kaikamba, Mangaluru - 574151 |
| Local successful entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs | Mr. Shihab Kalander Co-Founder, Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Empire Mall .,Kodialbail, Mangalore-575003 |
| Local successful entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs | Mr. Zazeel Badur Ferry, Eventifier, #15, Ground Floor, Big Tree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, Off Church Street, Bangalore, Karnataka 560001 |
| Local successful entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurs | Mr. Sudeendra Rao, Director, DataLore Labs Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, III Floor, A R Plaza, Opposite Reliance Fresh, 100 Ft Outer Ring Road, Stage 1, BTM Layout, Bengaluru – 560029 |
| Academia Principals of local collages (Minimum 2) | Principals of local Colleges | The Principal, P. A. First Grade College, Nadupadavu, Kairangala, Mangaluru, Pin: 575153 The Principal, P. A. Polytechnique College, Nadupadavu, Kairangala, Mangaluru, Pin: 575153. The Principal, P. A. Pharmacy College, Nadupadavu, Kairangala, Mangaluru, Pin: 575153 |
| Head / Convener of Alumni cell | Alumni Cell | Mohammed Hanif Co-Founder & CTO, Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Empair Mall, Kodialbail, Mangalore-575003 |
| Local representative of the Collegiate education department | Affiliated University | Special Officer, Regional Centre, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Regional Center Mysuru, Hanchya Sathagally Layout, Ring Road, Mysuru - 570 019. |
| Local mentors in specific areas of technology / specialization | Nanotechnology | Dr Ramis M.K., Vice Principal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Local mentors in specific areas of technology / specialization | Protein purification | Dr. Krishna Prasad N., Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Local mentors in specific areas of technology / specialization | Artificial Intelligence | Dr. Sharmila Kumari Prof & Head, Dept of CS, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Local mentors in specific areas of technology / specialization | Green technology | Dr. Palakshappa K, Department of Civil engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Local mentors in specific areas of technology / specialization | Skilling and Business Model | Dr. Sayyad Ameen Ahammad, Director, Department of Business Administration, Centre for Management studies, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| All heads of Departments Invited members Biotechnology | Civil Eng. Computer Science Electronics & Communication Electrical and Electronics Eng Mechanical Engineering Business Administration Dr. Krishna Prasad N. |
Dr. Palakshappa Dr. Sharmila Kumari M Prof. Mohammed Hussain Prof. John Valder Dr. Ramis M K Dr. Sayyad Ameen Ahammad, Director, Department of Business Administration, Centre for Management studies, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Biotechnology | Ms. Aysha Shahzadi, VII Sem, Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Civil Engineering | Ms. Pooja K., VII Sem, Department of Civil Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Computer Science | Ms. Arkaan, VII Sem, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Electronics & Communication | Mr. Ameer Musthaq, VII Sem, Department of Electronics & Communication, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Electrical and Electronics Eng | Mr. Yakshith Kumar Rai K, VII Sem, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Mechanical Engineering | Mr. Ahemed Shamel, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Students coordinators | Business Administration | Mr. Akshaya, Department of Business Administration, Centre for Management studies, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru |
| Sl.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ramis M. K | Single Point of Contact |
| 2 | Dr. Krishna Prasad Nooralabettu | Innovation hub coordinator |
| 3 | Dr.Sharmila Kumari | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Shaji Karnakotte | Treasurer |
| 5 | Dr. Palakshappa K | Intellectual Property Rights Co-ordinator |
| 6 | Prof. Mohammed Hussain | Internship Co-ordinator |
| 7 | Dr. Sayyad Ameen Ahammad | Entrepreneurship Co-ordinator |
| 8 | Dr Habeeb Ur Rehman | Start-up Co-ordinator |
| Sl.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Krishna Prasad N | NISP College Coordinator |
| 2 | Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman, Dept of CSE | NAIN College Coordinator |
| 3 | Prof. Nishanth, Dept of CSE | NISP Department Coordinator |
| 4 | Prof. Jasim, Dept of CV | NISP Department Coordinator |
| 5 | Ms. Yashashwini BM, Dept of BT | NISP Department Coordinator |
| 6 | Prof. Mohammed Avvad, Dept of ME | NISP Department Coordinator |
| 7 | Ms. Nishitha KR, Dept of EEE | NISP Department Coordinator |
The need to support idea incubation activities
In line with the recent trends in higher education in engineering and technology, P. A. College of Engineering (PACE), Mangalore encourages entrepreneurship among the Faculty and Students. PACE will directly and actively support the incubation of ideas of its Faculty and Students incubated at PACE Incubation centre. Some of these projects may be established based in part or in full on technologies or intellectual properties developed by the institute, or jointly with it in collaborative mode. PACE may also provide incubation support to external Start-ups with which Faculty or Students are associated as consultants or mentors. Such external Start-ups may sometimes license technology or intellectual property developed by PACE a priori. The commercialization of product or process developed at PACE through incubation will be beneficial to the Institute, Council and our nation.
(a) Up to a period of seven years from the date of incorporation/registration, if it is incorporated as a private limited company (as defined in the Companies Act, 2013) or registered as a partnership firm (registered under section 59 of the Partnership Act, 1932) or a limited liability partnership (under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008) in India. In the case of Start-up in the biotechnology sector, the period shall be up to ten years from the date of its incorporation/ registration. (b) Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded INR 25 crores.
(b) Entity is working towards innovation, development or improvement of products or processes or services, or if it is a scalable business model with a high potential of employment generation or wealth creation. Provided that an entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a ‘Start-up’.
Council may be actively involved in pre-incubation and incubation of an idea promoted by one or more MEMBER, or by others. There are two types of
Except the ex-officio members, the remaining members will serve for a period of up to three years, and can be re-appointed for further periods. The Executive Director, PACE will nominate the initial IIC, which will make subsequent appointments. In addition to its above members, the IIC may invite experts in finance, audit, IPR, and other such areas, to its meetings as needed. It may also constitute subcommittees including such outside experts for specific tasks when needed.
ISU and ESU are eligible for start-up facility by PACE Incubation Centre provided its partners are from the following categories:
Further, following eligibility criteria are also mandatory:
A MEMBER, while on duty or on leave, may be involved in the creation of IP either solely or in association with ISU/ESU. If such IP is created with the involvement of the MEMBER, then any contract between PACE and the ISU/ESU specifying the sharing rights for the IP will hold good. In the absence of such a contractual obligation, the prevailing PACE IPR Policy, rules and regulations shall serve as the reference in such a context. In case the MEMBER develops any IP while on leave at the ISU/ESU which leverages prior IP developed earlier at PACE, MEMBER must ensure the prior IP is properly licensed by the ISU/ESU as described below in Section 8.
The MEMBER must begin his / her engagement with ISU/ESU by submitting a proposal through Head of his / her Department / Section to PRINCIPAL, who will determine the eligibility of the MEMBER to engage with ISU/ESU. After ascertaining eligibility, PRINCIPAL will forward the proposal to the COUNCIL. After the COUNCIL accepts the proposal, the MEMBER will be authorized to perform the actions necessary for pre-incubation or incubation, including registration of the Start-up, fund raising, team development, product/services development, consulting, market research and development, etc. Prior to embarking on these activities, an agreement must be signed between the concerned ISU/ESU and the COUNCIL to establish the mode and nature of involvement of the MEMBER in the ISU/ESU Such an agreement is necessary with ISU/ESU when:
As part of the agreement, the ISU/EST shall allot to COUNCIL a certain percentage of its shares, up to a maximum of 9.5%. The exact percentage of shares to be allotted and their dilution status will be negotiated based upon the estimated value of support / assistance provided by PACE, COUNCIL and the MEMBER to the ISU/ESU.
COUNCIL will negotiate with the ISU/EST the value of shares that the incubated ISU/EST will allot to COUNCIL at par value in lieu of PACE’s Incubation and other services provided. This share will be first negotiated with the ISU/EST before COUNCIL acquires shares through faculty / staff / student involvement (as discussed below).
COUNCIL’s total holding in ISU/EST at any time should not exceed 9.5% of the total allotted shares of the Start-up from all kinds of services provided, IP provided and the faculty-share (as discussed below). (A) Faculty / Staff involvement
No compensation is due to PACE as long as the involvement of the Member, for which the compensation was paid, completely ceases after the leave period. Member must not involve himself / herself in any capacity with the ISU/EST except as shareholder on re-joining PACE after sabbatical / EOL. In case, he / she is involved as a mentor, consultant or any other form other than a shareholder after sabbatical / EOL, rules applicable will be same as that of part-time.
Special Additional EOL:
In addition to the EOL normally allowed, a Faculty / Staff may be allowed additional EOL for a maximum period of 12 months for engaging with Start-ups. In such cases, the Start-up must compensate PACE or COUNCIL with an equivalent of 1.5 times the prevailing gross pro-rata salary of the Faculty / Staff for the duration of this period in the form of cash and / or shares. Again, the member must not involve himself / herself in any capacity with the ISU/EST except as shareholder on re-joining PACE after special EOL. In case, he / she is involved as a mentor or a consultant or any other from other than a shareholder after sabbatical / EOL, rules applicable will be same as that of part-time.
Part time:
A Faculty / Staff member is allowed to participate in a Start-up on a part time basis as per PACE consultancy norms with regard to the extent of time spent on such participation. The compensation to the Faculty / Staff member may be in cash for which PACE norms for consultancy projects will be applicable. Instead, a Faculty / Staff member is allowed to obtain shares of the Start-up ISU/EST as compensation for the engagement with the ISU/EST. In such a case, the Faculty / Staff member must apply for approval for engagement with the Start-up, and the ISU/EST must enter into an agreement with the COUNCIL. In such cases, up to 20% (faculty / staff will offer 20% of what they are offered and COUNCIL may choose to acquire less) of these shares as decided by the COUNCIL obtained shall be transferred to the COUNCIL, and the remaining to the Faculty / Staff. The total number of shares of the Start-up that COUNCIL obtains from all PACE faculty and staff members (as 20% shares) and all research scholars / students will however be capped to 5% of the total allotted shares of the Start-up. In case the faculty / staff have purchased the shares at par value or at some higher value, the COUNCIL will pay the corresponding amount for the shares transferred to it as per this clause.
(B) Students’ Involvement
Full time: A Research Scholar/Student may seek permission from PACE and VTU to take special leave for a semester if applicable, or an additional period for which formal permission is granted by PACE and VTU if applicable, to work for a Start-up on a fulltime basis. This may be treated as withdrawal under permission from PACE and VTU for the specified period for which such special leave is formally granted. The Student, on returning, has to satisfy all norms (including maximum duration norms of his/her respective programme of study) in order to earn a degree. If the Research Scholar / Student is compensated by the Start-up in the form of cash and/or shares he/she must assign to the COUNCIL up to 5% of the total cash/shares allotted to him/her (student will offer 5% of what they are offered and COUNCIL may choose to acquire less) by the Start-up, as decided by the COUNCIL. In case the scholar / student has purchased the shares at par value or at some higher value, COUNCIL will pay the corresponding amount for the shares transferred to it as per this clause.
Part time: A Research Scholar/Student can seek permission from PACE to work for a Start-up on a part time basis. The PACE part-time engagement norms in projects during a semester/vacation period will apply. If the Research Scholar/Student is compensated by the Start-up in the form of cash and/or shares he/she must assign to the COUNCIL up to 7.5% of the total cash/shares allotted (research scholar / student will offer 7.5% of what they are offered and COUNCIL may choose to acquire less) to him/her by the Start-up as decided by the COUNCIL, with a total cap from students /scholars / faculty of 5% of total allotted shares of the start-ups. In this case, the courses that he/she registers for will be regulated by the respective Faculty Advisor(s) or GTC or DC as applicable In case the research scholar / student have purchased the shares at par value or at some higher value, COUNCIL will pay the corresponding amount for the shares transferred to it as per this clause.
(C) Role of Member in Start-up
The MEMBER may play an executive role / non-executive role in a Start-up depending on whether they will be engaged fulltime or part-time. The MEMBER may be involved full time only after obtaining permission from the Institute for the appropriate type of leave. The part-time engagement will be as per existing IIT Madras consultancy norms. The MEMBER can take up an executive role only if they are engaged fulltime with the Start-up.
When a MEMBER utilizes leave of absence (Sabbatical / EOL, or any applicable equivalent) for direct, active participation in an ISU/EST, it is obligatory that the concerned Head(s) of Department be informed at least three months in advance. Shorter notice needs to be specifically approved by the Head of Department. This is to ensure that the academic programmes of PACE are not affected.
It is essential that the MEMBER must avoid any conflict of interest between their roles in PACE and in the ISU/EST. This is particularly important if there are PACE resources in their control which are also sought by the Start-up with which they are involved. A similar situation arises if they are developing IPR in a research activity / project in PACE that is closely related to the IPR they may be developing when on leave and working in the Start-up. Another situation arises when the relative shareholding of the MEMBER and COUNCIL is sought to be changed by infusion of fresh capital in the Start-up by the MEMBER. While such a move could be a bona-fide move on the part of the MEMBER to support the Start-up, it could potentially have a mala-fide motive of changing the relative shareholding pattern prior to some anticipated upward evaluation and infusion of investment by other parties. Yet another potential conflict of interest arises when shares are allotted by a Start-up to a close relative (spouse, children, parents) of a MEMBER who is involved with the Start-up.
The COUNCIL will determine the potential areas/activities where there is conflict of interest in the case of each MEMBER who applies for approval for engaging with a Start-up, and arrive at an agreed upon methodology for ensuring transparency in decision making in respect of these activities/areas.
The COUNCIL may, if it chooses to, set up an - oversight committee of Faculty / Staff for specific relationships to ensure that conflicts of interest do not arise. The COUNCIL may also require the MEMBER to declare their financial interests, and those of their close relatives, in the Start-up, at the time of engagement, as well as whenever a change in such interests takes place due to additional investment in the Start-up, or payment / share allotment by the ISU/EST. In any case, every MEMBER involved with a Start-up must file a declaration periodically with the COUNCIL irrespective of whether there is a change in their financial interests in the Start-up or not. The required periodicity will be determined by the COUNCIL.
The COUNCIL reserves the right to obtain a third-party evaluation of the value of the Start-up’s shares before a MEMBER or their close relative(s) makes additional investments in the Start-up. Such an evaluation will be carried out in a reasonable time-frame. If the COUNCIL dreams it fit, it may choose to make an investment in the Start-up of its own at the same price applicable to the MEMBER and obtain shares for the corresponding amount. The COUNCIL reserves the right to make the acceptance by the Start-up of the additional investment by the MEMBER or their close relative(s) conditional on the acceptance of the corresponding additional investment by the COUNCIL. In case a member of the COUNCIL Governing Council has shares in a ISU/EST, the Governing Council will determine whether the said member should resign from the Council, in order to avoid potential conflict of interest, or only recuse himself / herself when matters pertaining to the Start-up with which he / she is involved are discussed.
PACE reserves the right to withdraw its support to any Start-up that it engages with, following a due process of notice. This may involve withdrawal of access to PACE’s facilities, and/or withdrawal of permission to MEMBER to engage further with the Start-up in any manner, though they and the COUNCIL can continue to hold the shares they already possess in the Start-up. It will also involve withdrawal of the status of the Start-up as an ISU/EST, from which point the Start-up will be required to desist from advertising itself as such thereafter. Should the need arise, the COUNCIL may also seek modifications to the agreement signed with the Start-up through an amendment, in order to protect PACE’s fair name and its interests.
When a Start-up is designated as an ISU/EST, it is permitted to advertise itself as such wherever such advertisement is appropriate. However, such advertising carries with it the risk that in case the ISU/EST indulges in improper behaviour or dealings, PACE’s fair name will be tarnished by association with the ISU/EST. In order to protect itself from such risks, PACE, through the COUNCIL, may seek a seat on the Board of the ISU/EST, without liability, in order to ensure transparency in all its dealings. The COUNCIL may seek access to the un-audited and audited balance sheets of the ISU/EST. In certain cases, the COUNCIL may even seek visibility of payments above a specified value made by the ISU/EST, before such payments are made. All such requirements will be specified in the agreement that will be entered into by the COUNCIL with the ISU/EST.
On 19th, February 2024, the IEEE Students Branch and Chapter, in collaboration with the Institute Innovation Council IIC, orchestrated a highly informative interactive session for 2nd Year and 3rd Year students of all branches of P.A. College of Engineering in the EduSat Hall in two slots. The session featured Certification Courses and other online material available on Infosys Springboard portal for P. A. College Students by Infosys Representative Ms. Aishwarya Rajeev. During her talk, she demonstrated the use of Springboard portal to become successful graduate from the College but also how to get triumphed in the rigorous interview process with training and certification from Infosys.
During the discussion, Ms. Aishwarya Rajeev generously shared uses and invaluable insights with the eager 2nd & 3rd Year students. She delved into the nuances of the Infosys interview preparation and Internship process, emphasizing the pivotal role of technical proficiency, adept problem-solving skills, and effective communication. The event not only provided students with practical tips of Certification for interview success but also served as a testament to the commitment of IEEE Student Branch, PACE and the IIC in fostering a bridge between academia and industry. Such collaborative endeavors ensure that students receive pertinent guidance and insights, equipping them for success as they transition from academic life to the professional realm.
Student also completed Time Management Certification as a trail to use later for Academic Certification. Dr. Sayed Abdulhayan, Associate Professor, CSE Dept., and Mr. Mohammed Hafeez M K, Associate Professor, CSE Dept., were the Faculty Coordinators.
On January 24, 2024, a water conservation session was organized by Social Connect and Responsibility Wing in collaboration with the Environment Cell, the Department of Civil Engineering, IEEE GRSS, IIC, and FORCE (Forum of Civil Engineering). The session aimed to raise awareness and instil a sense of responsibility among participants regarding water conservation.
Swathi from the 3rd semester CS extended a warm welcome and introduced the honourable guest to the gathering. The distinguished speaker, Dr. Palakshappa K, provided valuable insights into water conservation, covering topics such as sustainable practices, global water challenges, and the role of technology in water management. Following this, Prof. Jameela and Prof. Chethan led the students on a guided tour of the water treatment plant, offering a first-hand look at each stage of the water treatment process. The event was effectively coordinated by Prof. Laila Jaseela A from BT, along with Prof. Ankitha and Prof. Vaishnavi from the CS Department.
The Environmental Cell, in association with FORCE, Students Forum of Department of Civil Engineering Showcased the "Kitchen Waste Compost System" on January 24, 2024. Mr. Chandrakant V Pujar highlighted solid waste management, demonstrating the conversion of kitchen waste into compost-a commendable effort promoting sustainable practices. Dr. Palakshappa K., HOD, explained the waste management process, emphasizing its transformation into resources. Prof. Jameela from the Environmental Cell coordinated the event, attended by faculty and third- and fifth-semester civil engineering students. Mr. Ashraf welcomed the gathering, and Miss Shamsa Abdulla proposed the vote of thanks.
ARTELLIGENCE, Students Forum of Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering, in collaboration with IEEE Computer Intelligence Society (CIS) and IEEE Professional Communication Society (ProComm), under the aegis of Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) hosted an expert talk on Personality Development on January 13, 2024, in the Multipurpose Hall at 09:30 am. The event aimed to inspire AIML department students.
Ms. Nafeesa Mashitha, Business and Operational Analyst at TCS, Bangalore, was the distinguished speaker, sharing valuable insights. The event began with a prayer by Mr. Adil Siraju and a welcome address by Mr. Kayyoli Ziyan, both from the fifth semester AIML.
The Principal and Vice Principal addressed the gathering, expressing their views on organizing such events. The session featured lively interaction between participants and the speaker, who emphasized crucial qualities for individual development.
Toppers from the first and second year AIML were felicitated, and the speaker received a memento as a token of appreciation from Dr. Manjula V, HOD of AIML. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Nihad Iqbal Khan, and Ms. Nafeesa Rihana of the fifth semester mastered the ceremony. Overall, it was an informative and insightful session on personality development.
Electronics Circuits Project Exhibition and Competition, organized under the aegis of the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), was hosted by the Ignited Mind of Electronics (IME) – the Student Forum of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering. The event took place on January 13, 2024, from 10 AM to 12 AM at the ECE Department's Computer Lab. In collaboration with the First- Year Students Association (FESA) and IEEE Robotics & Automation Society, 31 teams from first year classes, participated, showcasing their projects. Eminent evaluators, including Prof. John Valder, Dr. Asiya Hazareena, Prof. Littimol Mathew, and Prof. Nabeela, assessed the projects, guided by Prof. Tenson Jose and Prof. Nandini S.
The "RC Combat" competition, organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Embed Club, unfolded at the PACE Auditorium. Commencing at 2:00 PM on January 18, 2024, the event showcased the RC car building and controlling prowess of second-year Computer Science Engineering students. The competition encompassed a Single Lane Drag Race, Track Race, and Car Sumo Combat, allowing participants to showcase their speed, control, and strategic abilities.
Post the riveting competitions, the prize distribution ceremony transpired on January 19, 2024. Distinguished individuals, including Managing Trustee Mr. Abdullah Ibrahim, AGM Mr. Sharfuddin, Principal Dr. Ramis M.K, Vice Principal and HOD of the Department of CSE Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Prof Mohammed Hafeez, Embed Club Coordinator Prof Habeeb Ur Reheman, and Club President Mr. Muadh, graced the event. Winners were presented with exciting prizes, and during the ceremony, Muadh also seized the opportunity to announce various programs conducted throughout the academic year 2023-2024. The ceremony served as a jubilant celebration of both the participants' accomplishments and the Embed Club's achievements throughout the academic year.
On January 11, 2024, the Physical Education Department in association with Institution Innovation Council (IIC) organised a diverse set of activities for the 3rd- semester BE students, of AI ML, BT, EC, ME & CV Departments, as a part of National Youth Day celebration. The day encompassed a general warm-up, specific activities, and cool-down exercises, aiming to enhance the overall physical fitness of the participants.
Morning Session (10:00 AM–10:30 AM): Began with a general warm-up session to prepare students physically, engaging activities, and emphasising skill development and teamwork. Following the activities, cool-down exercises were performed to promote flexibility and muscle recovery.
Physical Fitness Test (10:30 AM–12:30 PM): All students underwent a comprehensive physical fitness test, evaluating parameters such as endurance, strength, and flexibility. The results will be instrumental in tailoring future physical education programmes to address individual fitness needs.
Recreational Activities (2:00 PM–3:45 PM): The afternoon session featured recreational sports, fostering a spirit of friendly competition and leisure. Cricket, football, and throw-ball matches allowed students to unwind while staying physically active.
Conclusion: The day's programme concluded at 3:45 PM with the marking of attendance.
Notably, students exhibited active participation and enthusiasm throughout the entire day, reflecting the success of the organised activities. This holistic approach to physical education aligns with the 2022 scheme's objectives and emphasises the department's commitment to promoting a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle among students.
On December 11, 2023, the Entrepreneurship & Development Cell at PACE, in collaboration with Institutions Innovation Council successfully hosted the virtual event "Viksit Bharat@2047 Utsav" and arranged the live telecast of the event at 10:15am in Board meeting Room.
The program was initiated by Welcome/Introductory Remarks by Cabinet Secretary followed by Launch of Viksit Bharat @2047 Ideas Portal by Hon’ble PM. During the program, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi articulated the objectives of Viksit Bharat@2047, emphasizing the vision of a developed and empowered India. He underscored the nation's commitment to relentless efforts until the dream of a developed India becomes a reality. Recognizing the pivotal juncture in India's growth, the Prime Minister stressed the need for unwavering dedication, belief in India's destiny, and strong leadership. Highlighting the urgency of the moment, the Prime Minister emphasized that a transformative agenda, beyond business as usual, is imperative for achieving the goal. He urged for a mission-mode approach to address the monumental tasks required for making India a developed nation by 2047.The vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 encompasses economic growth social progress, environmental sustainability and good governance. The Prime Minister expressed the importance of channelling the innovative ideas of the youth towards nation-building.
The outreach initiative aims to invite the youth to contribute their ideas and efforts to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. This event is a significant opportunity for lakhs of youth across India to actively participate in the nation’s development.
The event garnered the attention of esteemed attendees including Vice Principal Dr. Sharmila Kumari, TPO Mohammad Hussain K, HoD’s from various departments, and faculties of PACE. The session was skilfully organized by Professor Mohammed Hafeez M.K, the IIC coordinator, ensuring the success of the Viksit Bharat@2047
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PACE in association with Embed Club hosted a compelling session aimed at final-year students, focusing on the crucial aspects of catalyst preparation for their capstone projects on 5/12/2023.The program was professionally associated with IEEE Computer Society and Women in Engineering under the aegis of Institution's Innovation Council. Dr. Zahid Ansari, Associate Professor, Aligarh Muslim University, with a wealth of experience, guided the audience through the intricate process of project development. He emphasized effective project planning, resource allocation, and collaboration as essential components for successful execution. Moreover, Dr. Ansari delved into the vital stages of problem identification, stressing the significance of formulating a well- defined problem statement as the foundation for any impactful project. The session also highlighted the role of research papers in inspiring innovative solutions, with Mr. Ansari illustrating how thorough literature reviews can guide students toward novel methodologies.
The event garnered distinguished guests, including the Principal-Dr. Ramis M. K, and Vice Principal-Dr. Sharmila Kumari, underscoring the institution's commitment to providing students with holistic learning opportunities. The EMBED Club, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Habeb Ur Rehman, efficiently organized the session, demonstrating their dedication to fostering academic excellence. The final- year CSE students actively engaged in the event, participating in discussions and posing thoughtful questions, creating an interactive learning environment.
P. A. College of Engineering Mangalore hosted PACE EXPO 2023, a Med Tech Exhibition, on 28th November 2023, concurrent with Campus Chroma, a national- level intercollegiate competition for PUC and undergraduate students organized by P.A. First Grade College Mangalore.
The exhibition featured "Health is Wealth" and "Basic Life Support" stalls, powered by Kanachur Medical College Mangalore, showcasing best health practices and various life support details. "Surgical Implants", presented by Abone Surgicals, Bangalore presented a wide range of Orthopaedic Surgical Implants. The Robotics stall, presented by 5th Semester AIML students with the support of department coordinator Ms. Nishitha, highlighted projects like the Human-Eyed Robot, Wireless ID card machine, Electric bicycle, and Fire extinguisher robot.
Yantra, powered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, displayed projects by 3rd-semester mechanical engineering students during the PACE Expo program. The event was attended by Dr. Prashanth Pai, Head of the Department, Prof. C V Pujar, Prof. Navaneeth, Prof. Chethan, Prof. Kiran Kumar, and Dr. Abdul Razak. Dr. Maruthi Prashanth B H served as the faculty coordinator.
Hitech Hub, powered by the Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Computer Science Engineering, showcased various mini-projects, including Reverse Parking Sensors, Snake game using Arduino, Automatic Solar Detector, Home Automation, etc. Electronics components were displayed under the coordination of Prof. Mohammed Saleem and Prof. Habeeb.
The Department of Civil Engineering presented civil engineering marvels from the present and past through various models under the guidance of Dr. Praveen Suvarna.
The Department of Biotechnology, under Dr. Shareef Raju's guidance, demonstrated the cold sterile tapping of tender coconut water for packaged storage.
The expo witnessed active participation from numerous students, contributing to its success. CAC coordinator Prof. Ismail Shaffi coordinated the event.
During the Fireside Chat Session with Mr. Jaseel S, (PACE Alumni, CTO, FareFirst and CEO, Lascade, Kochi, Kerala)held on Nov 20, 2023, the atmosphere buzzed with creativity as 10-12 student groups pitched various innovative ideas like E- Scrap, Mobile Med, VehicleTrack App Access Scale, Blood Organ App, DropShip Innovators, Freelance Connect, Bike Charge App, and IoT Startup. The students explored startup ideas with Jaseel, receiving valuable guidance on initiation and potential challenges..
The session fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, showcasing the diverse and innovative projects brewing within the student community. Mr. Jaseel's insightful guidance added a meaningful layer to these budding entrepreneurial endeavors.
The Two Weeks Technical Training Program, encompassing areas such as Medical Coding, Building Information Modeling, Full Stack Development, and Cyber Security for Robotic Systems, concluded triumphantly with a valedictory program on November 10, 2023, at the E-Learning Center. The event boasted the esteemed presence of key dignitaries, including Mr. Basith Hussain, CEO of Deccan Plast Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mangalore, Dr. Ramis M.K., Principal, Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice-Principal, PACE, Mr. Sharafuddeen P.K, AGM-PAET, Mohammed Hussain, Training & Placement Officer, and Mohammed Faizal, Head -CPOD.
Heads of various departments and all students of the 5th semester joined the event, which commenced with a solemn prayer, setting the tone for the proceedings. Mohammed Faizal then delivered a warm welcome speech, ushering in the distinguished guests and participants.
The highlight of the program unfolded with an enlightening speech by the esteemed chief guest, Mr. Basith Hussain. His valuable insights and words of wisdom served as a motivational address, encouraging the students to apply their acquired knowledge in their future endeavours. Dr. Ramis M.K, took the stage to commend the students on their achievements and emphasized the significance of lifelong learning..
A captivating segment of the program included a feedback session, where each trainer shared insights. The trainers, namely Mr. Saif from Infosec Bangalore, Mr. Althaf Balsing from Vision 4 Infosec, Mr. Nikunj from Beekoder, Mr. Syed Ameen Murtaza, Mr. Abdul Khalick from Techsculpt Innovation, Mr. Shreyas from Seventh Sense, Mr. Kunal Bhute from Delta T MEP Technical Academy, and Ms. Mashoora from Seed Campus, provided valuable perspectives. Students were also given the opportunity to share their experiences..
The event culminated with the presentation of tokens of appreciation to the coordinators, recognizing their efforts and dedication. Ms. Raihana skillfully hosted the entire event, adding to its overall success.
On November 17, 2023, an insightful upskilling awareness session was organized at P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, orchestrated by the ISTE and IEEE student chapters. The session boasted esteemed speakers from C-DAC Bengaluru: Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, Associate Director and Group Head at ACTS and BD Centre for Development of Advanced Computing; Ms. Indrani Hande, Course Coordinator; and Mr. Suryansh Dhakare, Project Engineer..
Distinguished personalities in attendance were Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, Vice Principal Dr. Sharmila Kumari, department heads, and faculty members. Final- year students from the EC and CS Departments, alongside students and faculty from P. A. First Grade College and Hira Women’s College in Mangalore, participated in the session.
Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin shed light on C-DAC Bangalore's extensive projects, products, solutions, and services during the session. He emphasized the institute's numerous government-funded projects aimed at benefiting the academic community. Dr. Ramis M. K., in his address, encouraged students to explore learning opportunities beyond their academic syllabus..
The event commenced with an invocation by Abdullah (VII CS), followed by the welcome speech by Rifah (VII CS). Nusaiba (VII EC), introduced the esteemed guests to the gathering. Tashfiya (VII EC) was the Master of Ceremony. Nidhi Shetty (VII EC) proposed the vote of thanks.
The Entrepreneurship Roadmap, an invited talk, organized by, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) in collaboration with Institute's Innovation Council (IIC) and IEEE Technology Engineering and Management Society (TEMS) unfolded as an enlightening session featuring distinguished speakers Mr. Asim Syed Sheeraz, CEO of Yenepoya Technology Incubator, and Ms. Soumya Kar, Incubation Manager at Yenepoya Technology Incubator. The program was conducted on November 11, 2023 at E-Learning Center.
Mr. Abdullah Abdul Samad set a reverent tone by invoking the blessings of the Almighty through a recitation, marking the beginning of the event. The host, Fathima Musfira, extended a warm welcome to esteemed guests, including Mr. Asim Syed Sheeraz, Ms. Soumya Kar, Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal, Mr.Sharafudheen, AGM Campus-PAET, Dr.Sayyed Ameen, Dean (SA), PAET, and Dr. Saleemullah Khan, Principal, PACP.
Dr. Ramis M.K, shared insightful presidential remarks, emphasizing the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in shaping future leaders and contributing to economic growth. Ms. Soumya Kar commenced the session with an overview of the entrepreneurial journey, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that aspiring entrepreneurs may encounter. Mr. Asim Syed Sheeraz Explored the topic "Idea to Market and Funding Opportunities," offering practical advice and real-world examples to guide entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of bringing ideas to fruition. The esteemed guests, Mr. Asim and Ms. Soumya were honoured with mementos as tokens of appreciation for their valuable contributions to the event.
Prof. Mohammad Hussain addressed pre-final year students, providing a comprehensive briefing on internship status and outlining further proceedings that need to be undertaken. This added a valuable layer of practical guidance to the event.
The host concluded the event with a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the speakers, guests, and attendees for their active participation and engagement. Special thanks were extended to Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M.K, EDC-Staff Coordinator, for his significant role in coordinating and supporting the event.
The Entrepreneurship Roadmap Talk proved to be a significant gathering, offering a wealth of insights into the entrepreneurial journey, from inception to market realization.
On November 11, 2023, P. A. College of Engineering, in collaboration with BT Alumni, IEEE, EMBS, IIC, KTECH-NAIN Centre at PACE, and Biotech Pace Forum, organized the Industry Institute Interaction 2023: Student Mind Sensitization Program, themed "Idea to Impact-Crafting Clinical Research Topic." A total of 34 students, 5 alumni, and 4 faculty members actively participated in this interaction, conducted in a hybrid mode./p>
The coordination of the event was overseen by Dr. Krishna Prasad N, Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at PACE. During the program, Mr. Nischit Salian introduced the Indian Clinical Research Industry and highlighted potential clinical research topics, including Stem Cell Research, Cancer Biomarkers, Clinical Trials Design, Clinical Data Mining, and the Development of Diagnostic Kits.
Emphasizing the importance of choosing a research topic in the field of clinical research, he guided participants through the following steps: firstly, identifying their interests by reflecting on the aspects of medicine that intrigue them; secondly, thinking about specific areas, diseases, or healthcare challenges that align with their career goals.
Participants were then assigned the task of selecting a research topic, methodology, and expected results within the realm of clinical research. Dr. Ronald Valder delivered a conclusive remark, wrapping up the insightful session.
The Department of Biotechnology at P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, facilitated a comprehensive hands-on session on the intricacies of patent writing, specifically focusing on "How to Write Claim Sets." The session, skilfully conducted by Dr. Krishnaprasad N., a distinguished Professor and Head of the Department, took place in F-43. The event, held on November 9, 2023, garnered enthusiastic participation from both final-year students and faculty members.
Dr. Krishnaprasad N.'s expertise in the field shone through as he delved into the nuances of constructing effective claim sets in patent writing. The attendees, comprising eager final-year students and dedicated staff, were immersed in a learning experience that went beyond theoretical understanding. The practical, hands-on nature of the session allowed participants to grasp the intricacies of patent writing, a crucial skill in the realm of biotechnology.
This event not only served as an academic enrichment opportunity but also as a platform for fostering a deeper understanding of the patenting process within the realm of biotechnology. As the participants engaged actively, it is anticipated that the knowledge gained during this session will prove instrumental in their academic endeavours and future professional pursuits. Overall, the Department of Biotechnology's initiative provided a valuable forum for knowledge exchange and skill development in the domain of patent writing.
The Training and Placement Department organized an insightful session on "Crafting Your Professional Narrative: Mastering Resumes, Portfolios, and LinkedIn Prowess" under the theme "Campus to Corporate", for the final year Computer Science Engineering students. The event, organized in collaboration with IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) and Institution Innovation Council (IIC), was held in the Web Lab from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM on 10 th Nov, 2023..
The event commenced with a warm welcome from Mr. Mohammed Faizal, who introduced Mr. Syed Ameen Murtaza as the esteemed resource person. Mr. Murtaza delved into various aspects of crafting a standout Cover Letter, covering the essentials of resume building, portfolio development, and optimizing one's LinkedIn profile. Students actively participated in the session, posing questions and sharing their own experiences. The event proved to be a valuable addition to the students' preparation for the professional world.
P. A. College of Engineering, in collaboration with BT Alumni, IEEE, EMBS, IIC, KTECH-NAIN Centre at PACE, and Biotech Pace Forum, orchestrated the Industry Institute Interaction: 2023 and Student Mind Sensitization Program on Artificial Intelligence in Biotechnology on November 3, 2023. A total of 24 students, 9 alumni, and 4 faculty members participated in the hybrid mode interaction.
Mr. Mohammed Asfaque, the Director of Natura, USA, and President of the Biotech Alumni Association, delivered a keynote address. The coordination of the event was overseen by Dr. Krishna Prasad N, Professor, and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at PACE, Mangaluru. Sahla CA, an entrepreneur specializing in Tissue culture and AI Professional from Nimma Biotech in Bengaluru, shared her journey from being a Tissue Culture Entrepreneur to an Artificial Intelligence Professional. She provided insights into real-world applications of AI in bioprocessing, agriculture, medicine, drug discovery, genomics, proteomics, and medical imaging. Sahla emphasized the essential skill sets for young biotech graduates aspiring to become AI professionals and presented a hands-on case study on categorizing tumors as either malignant or benign. Dr. Krishna Prasad concluded the event with his remarks.
The Department of Training & Placement and the Centre for Professional and Organisational Development (CPOD) at PACE are excited to announce a Two Weeks Training Program on Emerging Technologies scheduled from October 30 to November 11, in collaboration with IEEE Student Branch societies. The primary objectives of this program are to:
This program is a unique opportunity for students to gain expertise in emerging technologies and is a testament to our commitment to their career development and
Swachhata Pakhwada-Swachhata Hi Sewa (SHS) 2023, a massive cleanliness drive was successfully organised at P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 1 st Oct, 2023 at 10 AM, as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of his birth anniversary. The initiative was spearheaded by the Environment Cell, PACE NSS (National Service Scheme), IIC and IEEE WIE (Women in Engineering).
Prof. C.V Pujar, Professor in Charge, Environment Cell, welcomed the gathering and gave preamble of the program emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and environmental responsibility. Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal and Faculty in Charge, WIE IEEE, led the attendees in reciting the swachhatha pledge highlighting the commitment to a cleaner and greener future. Prof. Zakir, Branch Counselor, PACE IEEE Student Branch Counselor, Prof. Laila Jaseela, Department of Biotechnology and Prof. Nandini, Department of Electronics Engineering were the other faculty members present. The heart of the event was the enthusiastic participation of 60+ students who actively engaged in cleaning the campus. They diligently collected plastic waste and other materials contributing to the cleanliness drive. The event received significant support from staff members including Dr. Iqbal, Physical Director, Prof. Ismail S., NSS coordinator, Prof. Wasim, Department of Humanities who actively participated in the initiatives. Dr. Ramis M. K, Principal, PACE delivered a motivating presidential address, inspiring everyone present to continue practicing cleanliness and environmental awareness beyond this event.
The swachhata pakhwada – swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2023 event was a resounding success , promoting the value of cleanliness and environmental responsibility among students and staff alike. The active participation and commitment displayed during the program reflect the dedication of the college towards creating a cleaner and healthier environment for all.
International Day of Democracy was celebrated on September 15, 2023 to honour and reflect upon the principles of democracy that unite us as a global community in P.A College of Engineering (PACE). The program was hosted by Centre for Management Studies and Research (CMSR) in association with IEEE Society Women in Engineering (WIE) and Institute Innovation Council (IIC). The day was graced by the presence of Mr Sharfuddin, AGM- Campus-PAET, Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal-PACE, Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal-PACE, Dr. Sayyad Ameen, Director CMSR, Heads of Various Departments and Postgraduate & Undergraduate Students.
Democracy is not just the right to vote, it is the right to live in dignity, was emphasized by the words of Dr. Sayyad Ameen, who stressed about the importance of casting our vote and up liftment of the principles of democracy.
Dr Ramis M.K, pondered his thought about average age of the citizen of the country and it’s voted representatives in the parliament. Ms. Fathima Thajsha student of 1st year MBA also shared the importance of democracy. Ms. Afeefa, representative of IEEE Women in Engineering Student Branch Affinity Group, read out the preamble.
To uplift the importance of the day of democracy, framed preamble, was presented to the Principal and AGM-Campus. The program was compered by Mohammed Shakir, student of first year MBA.
The Chandrayaan Mahotsav was hosted by P. A. College of Engineering in collaboration with IEEE Societies, namely the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society and Robotics and Automation Society, along with the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC). This was a significant celebration of India's achievement with Chandrayaan-3, under the aegis of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
The event commenced with an inaugural speech by Mr. Puneet Kumar Mishra, Head of Satellite Antenna Characterization Test & Design Section at U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. Mr. Mishra emphasized the success of Chandrayaan-3 in lunar exploration and encouraged students to actively participate in future space exploration endeavours.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. S. A. Khan, a former scientist at DRDO and a Professor at IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During his address, Dr. Khan shared insights into his defence projects at DRDO and his collaboration with the former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Dr. Ramis M.K., the Principal of the College of Engineering, presided over the event, symbolizing the importance of the occasion.
Mr. Ismail Shaffi, Head of the Physics Department and Coordinator of Co- scholastic Activities at PACE, welcomed the attendees, setting a warm tone for the event. Vice Principal Dr. Sharmila Kumari expressed gratitude in the vote of thanks.
The event also included a blessing from Mr. Shafeek, invoking the blessings of the almighty, and was efficiently compered by Prof. Fathimath Raihan.
The event garnered significant interest and participation, with students and staff from various institutions under PAET and PACE International Institutions, as well as neighbouring institutions, attending via live YouTube streaming.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC-PACE) and Institute Innovation Council (IIC) P. A.College of Engineering in association with Yenepoya Medical College Deralakatte had organized a visit to Yenepoya Technology Incubation center on 14 th June 2023. The students from ECE, EEE, BT, CV and ME branches together around 74 visited the incubation center.
Mr. Aashith C, Design Engineer – Rapid Prototyping and his team coordinated the complete visit and handled sessions on “ Accelerators and Incubators “, Opportunities for students and faculty - Early Stage Startups for batches of 25 students each. The sessions mainly emphasized and encouraged the students to come up with the ideas which are novel (IP), revolutionary and marketable. It was followed by a demo on PCB Assembly and Fabrication, 3D Metal Printing and Rapid Prototyping.
Dr. Prashanth Pai, HOD, Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Shareefraju J. Ukkund, Department of Biotechnology, Prof. John Valder, Department of EEE, Prof. Shafra, Prof. Zakir Bellary and Prof. Mohammed Hussain, HOD, Dept. of ECE, Prof. Kavyashree and Prof. Jameela from Dept. of Civil Engineering and EDC-PACE Coordinator, Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M.K., Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering accompanied the students during the visit.
An Expert talk was organised by the Department of Training and Placement in association with IIC under the aegis of ISTE on the topic “Innovation for Today & Tomorrow” on 16 th June 2023 for selected students and faculty members. The talk was delivered by Mr. Shazil Ahamed, Associate Vice President at CollPoll with Mr, Nishanth Varshney AVP-CollPoll as a guest of honor.
The Principal Dr. Ramis M.K., gave an introductory remark, Mr. Shazil Ahamed, with his expertise and insights, provided valuable information and perspectives on the importance of innovation in contemporary and future contexts. His talk covered various aspects in Innovation Matrix including emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and the need for creative problem- solving. The talk delivered enriched the event and inspired attendees to think critically and creatively.
The entire event was successfully organized under the guidance and leadership of TPO- Prof. Mohammed Hussain, Dr. Maruthi Prashanth, ISTE-Coordinator. Mrs Heena Kausar, Training and placement executive delivered the welcome speech and Ms.Shabnaz, students of CSE mastered the ceremony. The expert talk received a positive response from the participants, who expressed their appreciation for the valuable insights and inspiration gained.
An interactive session with Industrialists & Entrepreneurs was organized by PACE NEXT Alumni Association in the presence of the Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal, on 3 rd June, 2023, at Hotel Empire, Koramangala, Bengaluru.
The session was attended by the college representatives, alumni, and various experts from industries and Entrepreneurs.
Following topics were discussed:
A Faculty Development Program was organized by the Centre for Professional and Organizational Development (CPOD) in association with IIC under the aegis of ISTE on the topic “ Technology as an Enabler & Role of Faculty in Achieving the Institutional Goals” on 16th June 2023 for all the Teaching and Non-Teaching faculties of PACE. The talk was delivered by Mr. Shazil Ahamed, Associate Vice President at Coll Poll with Mr, Nishanth Varshney AVP-Coll Poll as a guest of honor.
The objective was to empower the faculties with the necessary knowledge and strategies to leverage technology effectively in their teaching and contribute to the overall success of the institution. The session also emphasized the importance of aligning technology integration with institutional goals and provided practical insights and strategies for faculty members to effectively leverage technology in their teaching practices.
Dr. Ramis M.K., Principal delivered the concluding remarks. The entire event was successfully organized under the guidance and leadership of TPO Prof. Mohammad Hussain, Mr. Mohammed Faizal, Head-CPOD and Vice Principal Dr. Sharmila Kumari. Ms. Heena Kausar, Training and placement executive delivered the welcome speech and Dr. Maruthi Prashanth, ISTE coordinator proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Ankitha, Assistant Professor CSE department mastered the ceremony. The expert talk received a positive response from the participants, who expressed their appreciation for the valuable insights and inspiration gained.
P. A. College of Engineering in association with PACE-Next Alumni association, IIC and CSI organized an interactive session on “Emerging Careers in IT Sector” for third year students of Department of Computer Science and Engineering on May 19, 2023. Alumni resource persons for the event were Mr. Sameer Sayyed, second batch IS alumnus who is currently working as Senior Consultant at Cognizant, Toronto Canada and Mr. Aftab Ahmed, second batch EC alumnus who is Specialist in Security at Microsoft.
Mr Sameer. Sayyed and Mr Aftab Ahmed addressed 3rd year CS students and briefed various career opportunities in IT sector. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal-PACE, Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal-PACE, Prof. Hussain, HOD-ECE, Prof. Habeeb Ur Rahman, Coordinator-PACENEXT and Prof. Zakir, Branch Counsellor-IEEE Student Chapter, were present. The interactive session was very well appreciated by the students.
The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), Institution Innovation Council (IIC) & PACE-IEEE Students Branch, in association with PACE Alumni Association (PACE NEXT) and Ignited Minds of Electronics (IME) conducted an Interactive session with PACE alumni on "Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Electronics Industry" on 19th May, 2023. The resource person was Mr. Zakiulla, Founder & Director, GRAYLOGIX Embedded Software and Hardware solutions, Bangalore.
Prof. Mohammad Hussain, HOD, Electronics & Communication Engineering, PACE, introduced the resource person. The resource person, Mr. Zakiulla, shared his experience as an entrepreneur and explained about the sequence of process in IC manufacturing Industry. He also motivated the students by emphasising the scope and importance of Electronics & Communication Engineering in the present and future.
Prof. Mohammed Zakir and Prof. Litti Mathew coordinated the program. All the students of VI semester and staff members of Electronics & Communication Engineering participated in the programme.
“Kunafa Se Munafa-the Journey”, an interactive session was organized by, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with the Entrepreneur Development Cell (EDC – PACE), Institute Innovation Council (IIC-PACE) and Alumni Association (PACENext) on 16 th May, 2023 at 10:45am in PACE Multipurpose Hall. Mr. Zamzeer Ahamed & Mrs. Jameela Ruhi (Founder Kunafa World) were the chief guests of the session. The session witnessed the participation of more than 90 students along with faculties of various Departments. The resource person addressed the students about the importance, significance and skills about Entrepreneurship.
The Session commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran by Prof. Saifuddin, Dept. of CSE. Prof. Faisal, Head-CPOD, introduced the resource person and anchored the entire event. Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M.K., Coordinator-EDC, Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman, Coordinator- PACENext (Alumni Association), Dr. Sayed Abdulhayan, Coordinator-IIC, were the staff coordinators of the event. This was followed by an interactive session with Mr. Zamzeer Ahamed and Mrs. Jamila Ruhi, where the students and faculty members inquisitively asked various queries regarding their journey to the Kunafa World. All the Queries were promptly answered by Mr. Zamzeer Ahamed and Mrs. Jameela Ruhi which encouraged and nurtured the entrepreneurship mindset of the student in their bussing careers.
Shark Tank series was explored by resource persons to explain about investment and fund raising for startups. Various instances in course of time from the entrepreneurship journey were explained as experiences by Resource person to audience. How to manage the personnel life with the corporate sector along with personality development achievement was discussed in interactive session.
Finally, the interactive session was concluded with the presidential remarks by the Dr. Ramis M.K., Principal-PACE.
A Talk on “Intellectual Property Rights” was organized by the Institute Innovation Council (IIC), P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with the Centre for Excellence of Research and Incubation (CERI), on 6 th March, 2023. The workshop was held at E-Learning Centre, within the campus and the event witnessed the participation of more than 200 students.
The program started as per the schedule and Mr. Furqan Shaikh, student of CS, mastered the ceremony. Resource person, Dr.Sayed Abdulhayan delivered the inaugural address, emphasizing the need and scope of this workshop. He also urged all the participants to utilize this opportunity to get aware of Government funding and Schemes for Students.
The following Funding Schemes were discussed in Talk.
The session was followed by queries from interested students. The workshop was concluded after getting the feedback for further topics for future workshop session conduction.
P.A College of Engineering Mangalore and Department of Training and Placement in association with ASCII and CSI conducted SPARK-22, a multi-disciplinary program for second year engineering students with four events such as Technical Workshops, Booths, Poster Making Competition and Project exhibition. Under Poster Making competition on a topic "I want to do my final year project on and why", Miss. Keerthana from Department of Biotechnology got first prize. Under project exhibition the team of Miss. Minooha, Miss. Mehek and Miss. Fida of Department of Biotechnology got first prize. Mr. Rohit Pai, Delivery Manager, Infosys, Mangalore was the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker. He advised the students that by improving skill set is crucial to tap career opportunities around us.
Students of the Department of Biotechnology, PACE, Mr. Abdul Salaam K. Mr. Brijesh K Suvarna, Mr. Mohammed Aman K.P and Mr. Ummer Farook K were selected for presentation of their innovation on bioplastic based beverage container at State level Project Expo, ‘SRISTI 2022’. This State Level Engineering student Expo was held on 25 th , 26 th and 27 th July 2022 at B.M.S College of Engineering, Bengaluru. The title of the student project is “Microbial Characteristics of Dried Coconut leaf straws coated with jack fruit mucilage”. The objective of the project was to replace the conventional plastic drinking straw with biodegradable straws made of agro waste. The project was selected as the best project for State level exhibition under financial assistance for final year student innovative project by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum.
PACE NIRMAN 2022, Mini Project competition and Expo was organized by ISTE PACE chapter in association of IEEE, IEI and CSI PACE chapter on 22 nd JULY 2022for all third year undergraduate engineering students. Students of Department of Biotechnology, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering exhibited total of 95 projects. The projects were evaluated by Dr Mohammed Ismail, Prof. Delsy Dsouza, Prof. Sayyed Saadullah, Dr Abdul Hayan, Prof. Mohammed Elyas, and Prof. Prashanth SP.
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre in association with IIT, Mumbai and Department of Biotechnology P.A College of Engineering has organized an online awareness session on BIG- Biotechnology Ignition Grant on 20 th July 2022. Dr Mary Mangaiyarkarasi, IP officer at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre moderated the program. She has highlighted the facilities available at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre for the potential innovators to get the infrastructural support that they need. Dr. Bratati Mukherjee from IIT-Bombay encouraged the students and faculty to come up with novel ideas of potential Start-up inclination which could be incubated at Society of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT-Bombay as BIG partner to reach the funding.
KAUSHAL 22, a project exhibition for final year engineering students were conducted under the banner of the ISTE PACE Chapter on 29th June 2022. Final Year students of all the branches exhibited their innovative and creative works. Students of Department of Biotechnology, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering exhibited total of 90 projects. The projects were evaluated by Mr. Mohammed Ashfaq Director, Sales and Marketing, Natura Biotechnol Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, Prof. Ahamed Shafeeq BM, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer science and Engineering, MIT Manipal, Prof. John Prakash Veigas, Associate Professor Department of Information science and Engineering, AJ Institute of Technology, Er. Anil Vaman Baliga Manjeshwar, Consulting Civil Engineer at Manjeshwar Techno Traders Mangalore, Mr. Rizwan Roshan, Program Manager Cyient IT Park Bangalore, Mr. Mohammed Shakir, Assistant Executive Engineer, Mangalore City Corporation, and Dr. Deepak K B, Associate Professor, Department of mechanical Engineering, Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur. Mr. Brijesh Balakrishnan, President of ITC Infotech as a chief guest of the function enlightened the students on current Industrial trends and job opportunities in the corporate world.
Ms. Beebi Jazeel, Ms. Vaishnavi Amrith and Ms. Shivali Shetty participated and pitched their idea entitled “UV protective umbrella from squid waste” at KTECK aquathon ideathon and hackathon on 2022 at College of Fisheries, Mangaluru on 22 nd June 2022. The event was attended by 197 post graduate students, 65 UG students, 25 faculty members, 15 invitees, 12 keynote speakers. An interactive and plenary session was held with the panelist like Dr Ashwin Rai, Dr Anirban Chakravarthy, Dr Shivakumar Magada, Ms. Divya Hegde, Dr Rama Bhat and Mr Gowtham Nayak. The idea presented by Ms. Beebi Jazeel, Ms. Vaishnavi Amrith and Ms. Shivali Shetty were appreciated as a potential project for incubation.
BIOTRENDZ 2022: ENVIRONMENT DAY, Environment day was celebrated on 4 th June 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with the Government Youth Hostel, Mysore, and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Mysore. Dr. Prasad, Manager of Youth Hostel highlighted the importance of preserving our environment and Mr. Ganeshan, Environment Officer, KSEB, Mysore addressed all the government initiatives and policies on preserving our environment. Total of 110 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students planted sapling in the hostel campus.
Pace-Nain Student Mentor Interaction: Biotrendz 2022, student interaction session program was conducted on 03 nd June 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore at Asia Pacific Institute of Embryology, Mysore. Dr. Suresh Kattera, Director, Asia Pacific Institute of Embryology, Mysore as a resource person demonstrated the techniques involved in human embryology. Total of 107 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to operate advanced instruments used in invitro fertilization techniques.
PACE-NAIN STUDENT TEACHER INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student awareness program was conducted on 02 nd June 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Dr. Sayyad Usman Taqui, Erasmas Mundus European Union Fellowship awardee, Lisbon, Portugal, as a resource person explained the Entrepreneurial potentials in membrane technology. Total of 111 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to understand the concepts of entrepreneurial mindset and career management, comprehend aspects of higher education after Bachelor of Engineering able to understand the importance of PhD research work.
PACE-NAIN STUDENT TEACHER INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student awareness program was conducted on 01 st June 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Mr. Hashique Moidu T, Entrepreneur, BioTech Scientific and Technical Company, Saudi Arabia, as a resource person explained the recent trends in research and development, and Entrepreneurial potentials in Cell biology and Genomics. Total of 108 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to acquaint with various market and career opportunity in cell biology and genomics.
PACE-NAIN STUDENT TEACHER INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student awareness program was conducted on 30 th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Dr. Shareefraju J. Ukkund, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nanotechnology, Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore, Karnataka, India, as a resource person explained the entrepreneurial potentials in advance nanotechnology. Total of 105 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to understand the synthesis of nanoparticles, and able to comprehend the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects of Nanotechnology.
PACE-NAIN STUDENT TEACHER INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student awareness program was conducted on 28 th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Dr. Vinayaka B. Shet, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, Karkala Karnataka, India, as a resource person explained innovative potentials in exploring nanotechnology in traditional practices. Total of 110 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to understand to exploit traditional nanotechnology based practices in their innovation and comprehend the benefits of Nanotechnology in daily life after the session.
PACE-NAIN STUDENT TEACHER INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student awareness program was conducted on 27 th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Ms Yashaswini BM, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India, as a resource person explained career options for engineering graduates. Total of 103 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to understand the career opportunities in the field of Biotechnology, comprehend the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects of Biotechnology, and to acquaint with various options for higher studies.
PACE-NAIN STUDENT MENTOR INTERACTION: BIOTRENDZ 2022, student mind development program was conducted on 26 th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Dr. Krishna Prasad N, District Innovation Associate, NAIN Centre at P. A. College of Engineering, Karnataka, India, as a resource person explained on how student’s ideas can be incubated to minimum viable product. He highlighted the graduating students at the Institute to take up entrepreneurship after completing their graduate program. Total of 114 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program students were able to identify nick area, generate potential idea, collaborate with others, and present technical and market solution to the identified area.
PACE-NAIN: STUDENT INDUSTRY INTERACTION BIOTRENDZ 2022, student sensitization program was conducted on 25 th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Mr. Nischith Salian, Clinical Data Manager (Neurology) at Clario, Mysore, Karnataka, India, as a resource person has shared his experience working as a Clinical Data Professional. He insisted graduating students at the Institute to take up one of the emerging field, Clinical Research Data Management soon after completing their graduate program. Total of 108 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program, students were able to comprehend the applications of pharmaceutical and clinical biotechnology, and understand the concepts of drug design and clinical trials
PACE-NAIN: STUDENT INDUSTRY INTERACTION BIOTRENDZ 2022, student sensitization program was conducted on 25 th May 2022 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Ms. Khadhijath Masna, Clinical Researcher, Qatar, as a resource person has shared her experience working as a Clinical Data Professional. She insisted students to explore the potentials in different domains of Clinical research in India and Abroad. Total of 108 participants have registered for the program. At the end of the program, students were able to comprehend the potentials and application in different domines of clinical research.
PACE-STARTUP 2021, Entrepreneurship development programme was conducted on 19th June 2021 by Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore. Ashish Elton Moraes, BE(VTU), MS (The University of Queens land), Student of International Business and Economics at Torrens University, Australia as a resource person has shared his experience working as a business-model professional. He insisted graduating students at the Institute to take up entrepreneurship soon after completing their graduate programme. Total of 107 delegates have registered for the programme.
PACE-Ideathon 2021, Idea-pitching skill development was held on 12th June 2021 by Biotech-PACE Forum in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore and Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering. Dr Shivananda Nayak, MSc, PhD, NRCC-CC, FACB, FAGE, FABMS, PGDCHC, Professor of Biochemistry, The University of The West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago as a resource person has trained students on idea generation and pitching to effectively fetch financial support. He insisted graduating students to take of entrepreneurship soon after completing their graduate programme. Total of 102 students have actively participated in the programme.
PACE-ideation 2021, Student sensitisation programme was held on 5th June 2021 by Biotech-PACE Forum in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore and Biotech-PACE Forum, P. A. College of Engineering. Dr Smitha CK, BE(VTU), MTech (SRM), Ph. D. (NITK), as a resource person has trained students on how students can transform their fragile idea into environmentally sustainable and commercially viable product or process. She advised graduating students to take up endless opportunities on generation ideas to solve our environmental problems. Total of 116 students have actively participated in the programme.
Virtual E-STEP BOOTCAMP-2021, an Initiative of Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, was held at P.A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on Saturday, May 29th. Virtual bootcamp is conducted across Karnataka at 21 locations and 13 districts, PACE, Mangaluru being the 10th location. Mr. Vishnu Nagaraj, Founder CEO, Carve Startup Labs, Bangalore, conducted the bootcamp. Students were encouraged towards ideation, product development and business model. Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque, Managing Director, Atelier Designs, Mangaluru who was also one of the Mentors, narrated his successful story of entrepreneurship journey and convinced the young minds to become entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. Total 196 students actively participated in 8 hours
Department of Mechanical Engineering, in association with Entrepreneurship Club and ISTE PACE CHAPTER, PACE Mangalore, conducted a webinar entitled "Engineers as Entrepreneurs" on 11th July 2020. Mr. Mohammed Arif Hussain, CEO-Grand matrix LLX Dubai, interacted with the students on a topic “Engineers as Entrepreneurs’ citing live examples from the industry. A total of 133 members registered for the program, and there were 70 participants throughout the interactive session.
A Webinar on “3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing & Digital Manufacturing” was conducted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, PACE Mangalore, on 26th June 2020. Mr. Kashif Khan, Systems Engineer, ideaForge, as an industry expert integrated with students on wonders and commercial viability of 3D printing, and its importance post – COVID era. A total of 99 members registered for the program and 60 participants were present throughout the session.
PACE-NAIN Webinar 2020 on a topic “Prospects for biotechnology engineers in post pandemic period” was held at PACE on 26th June 2020, in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Dr Vinayaka B. Shet, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, NMAMIT, Nitte, Karkala as a resource person has shared his experience as a budding biotechnology professional. He advised young budding biotechnologist to identify the potential areas in life science emerged due to recent Corona pandemic and make use of existing situation for one’s career prospects. Total of 82 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar.
Student interaction entitled “Innovation concepts and product development in aquaculture” was held at PACE on 25th June 2020, in association with Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Dr. Jithendra Kumar Sundarray, Former Director, Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Fish Genetics & Biotechnology, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as a resource person has stressed that innovation is critical for the growth of self and nation. Total of 85 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar.
Student interaction entitled “Validation of computerized systems in a regulated industry” was held at PACE on 24th June 2020, in association with Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Ms. Shanon Lynn D’silva, Senior Executive, Mylan, Bangalore, was the resource person. Shanon had given insight into the computer system validation, data integrity, electronic record and system in pharmaceutical industry. Total of 83 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar.
SPACE-NAIN International Webinar 2020 on a topic “Cancer Immunotherapy” was held by Department of Biotechnology, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 23rd June 2020, in association with Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. Resource person, Dr. Melanie Rodrigues, Cell therapy Start Up, San Francisco, USA, had outlined the advantages of cancer immunotherapy over the conventional cancer therapy. Total of 86 delegates from India, Canada, United Kingdom, Qatar, Dubai, Antigua and Trinidad have registered for the webinar.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with ASME organized an interactive session on “READINESS FOR CORE ENGINEERING COMPANIES” by team of Industry Oriented Engineering and Solutions, Mysore on 13th Feb 2020. Mr. Varun, Industry Oriented Engineering and Solutions, Mysore, interacted with students on issues such as expectations of engineering industry, factors driving engineering industry, role of hand calculations, FEM&FEA in modern engineering applications, higher studies in India and abroad etc.
The student forum ASCII , Department of Computer Science and Engineering, successfully organised an online Intra-College Techfest , TECHNIX-2020 from the 21st April to 23rd April, 2020 through different online platforms. Web Designing, Code War, Debugging, Quiz, Mock Placement, Caption Writing, Story Telling, Singing, Tongue Twister, Logo Designing, Creative Writing, Drawing, Meme Designing competition was held through the online website, technix2020.tk, which was designed by the young minds of PACE. There were 100 participants for all the events. Winners are awarded with cash prize and certificates.
Automedics, a session on "Recent Autotech trends shaping the world today" was organized at PACE on 15th October 2019 by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with VROOMIX, Autoclub @ PACE, and Candour Autotech Pvt. Ltd., Trivandrum. Students were trained on auto diagnosis training on Mercedes Benz GL and on BMW engine. Students interacted with industry expert, Mr. Shamnas, MD, Candour Autotech Pvt. Ltd. 250 students from various departments of PACE participated in the session.
Interactive session on “INDUSTRY 4.0” was held in P A College of Engineering on 14th May 2019. The objective of the programme was to highlight the concepts, challenges and components of INDUSTRY 4.0. Students interacted with industry expert Mr. Habeebur Rahman on applications of Internet of Things (IOTs), big data analysis and Cloud Computing in smart manufacturing units.
An interactive session was organised in P.A College of Engineering campus by Robotics Club in association with Microsoft on 09/04/2019. Mr. Sandeep Jetthani, an entrepreneur and cofounder of ATS solution highlighted the importance of acquiring advanced skill sets required in new age engineers and relevance of robotics in present day world. He has offered specialisation training and certification on introduction to raspberry pi3, basics of python and Later.
Awareness programme was conducted by our students on dry waste segregation in more than 50 houses spread across two Blocks of Balepuni Panchayath Yard on 20th Jan 2020. Students visited the houses and gave firsthand information of the health and environmental issues related to plastic disposed without recycling. Students also visited nursery school and created awareness using rhymes.
Discussion on implementation of Solid waste management at source was held in association with Balepuni Panchayath at Central Hall on 19th January 2020. Officials from Panchayath, Revenue, Health, Education, and Social and Women welfare department were present to implement the programme. It was decided to utilize the technical expertise and human resources from the Department of Biotechnology of PACE to implement this dream project first in two village blocks.
On 17th January 2020, our students in association with Balepuni Panchayath have taken initiatives to train the villagers of the Panchayath Yard to segregate the solid waste into dry waste and organic waste at source. Hands on training programme were organized to segregate the dry waste into more than 50 varieties of waste based on its commercial value at Solid waste management yard.
In association with the Balepuni Panchayath, creation of Model sustainable Village was initiated on 16th Jan 2020. As a part of this initiation, villagers were encouraged to use solar energy powered lamps and electrical appliance in their house. Dr. Krishna Prasad N, Head of the Department of Biotechnology inaugurated the programme by switching on the Solar Powered street lamp model in front of the villagers.
The “Fungicidal biofertilizer production and implementation” programme was done on 19th November 2019. The programme aims to reduce the use of inorganic fertilizer and fungicides that are detrimental to the environment, human health and aquatic organisms. Techniques of producing environmentally friendly “fungicidal biofertilizer” were developed in our department.
Second year students developed a technology to enrich the soil using solid state fermentation using goat manure and ground nut cake. On 13th November 2019, a field trial of the fertilizer thus obtained was conducted in the PACE campus. It was found that the laterite soil of the campus lacks fertility due to its lower base-exchanging capacity and deficiency of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. The solid-state fermentation was done using the fungal flora and supplied to the wild saplings as fertilizers.
Orientation programme on “How to double the farmer’s income on agro waste” was organized at Nadupadavu Village on 4th October 2019. It was a knowledge imparting programme in which students revealed the consequences of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides at the initial stages of farming. They also highlighted the adverse effects of prolonged use of inorganic fertilizers on counter productivity of the plantations, pest resistance of the plants, and natural inhibitors of the plant pathogens.
BIOTEK-PACE Forum and Entrepreneur Development Cell, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with and K-tech and NAIN Incubation Centre conducted talk on “From Innovation to Entrepreneurship” on 25th November 2019. As a resource person, Dr. Chandrasekhar Settee, Professor and Head, Department of Post Graduate Department of Physics, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore highlighted the importance of novelty, obviousness, leadership qualities, involvement, immersion, and risk taking to become a successful entrepreneur.
E-STEP BOOT CAMP 2019 by Startup Karnataka Initiative, Government of Karnataka was held at P A. College of Engineering Mangaluru on 20th August, 2019 in association with Start-up Cell Karnataka, Department of IT and BT, Govt. of Karnataka, and PACE-NAIN INCUBATION Centre. The Boot camp is conducted across Karnataka at 30 locations in 21 districts, PACE, Mangalore being the 11th location. Mr. Abram Toga, Associate, Marketing and Outreach, Startup Karnataka Bengaluru, Government of Karnataka was the resource person had moderated the Boot camp. Mr. Vishnu Negara, who is a Mentor and Startup Evangelist, assisted the students. The skills and the talents of the students were enriched by this programme.
PACE-NAINE IDEATION-2019 workshop on “HOW TO START A COMPANY FROM BENCH –SIDE TO BED-TOP” was held at P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore on 29th April 2019, in association with Dept. of IT and BT, Gov. of Karnataka, K-tech Innovation Hub, Bangalore & PACE group. The resource person Dr. Melanie Rodrigues, COO, SPOT BIOSYSTEM, USA, had outlined to solve, refine and nurture the ideas and advised students to transform innovative ideas into commercial product which intern contribute to the society.
Department of Biotechnology has hosted NAIN-Ideation one day workshop of PACE-NAIN Incubation Centre at PACE on 12th February, 2019 in association with Department of IT and BT, Govt. of Karnataka, K-Tech Innovation hub, Bengaluru and PACE group. Dr. Jithendra Kumar, Managing Director, Bioinnovation Centre Bengaluru, has highlighted the transformation of ideas into business startup. Various students presented their ideas in the workshop.
PACE-NAINE IDEOTHON-2019 Start-up competition was held at PACE on 28th March, 2019, in association with Dept. of IT and BT, Gov. of Karnataka, K-tech innovation hub Bangalore & PACE group. The resource persons were Dr. Duddukuri Govinda Rao, Dean, Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, Dr. Chandrasekhar Shetty, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore and Prof. Prakash Shetty, A.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology.
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with NAIN has organized One day workshop on “Pre-ideation” for budding entrepreneurs on 5th November 2018. Mohammed Asfaque, founder of the Atelier Designs Showroom in Mangalore, inaugurated the workshop and interacted with students on entrepreneurial opportunities in Biotechnology. He has stressed on the importance of inculcating the habit of being in passions in different stages of startup Discussions were held on various government schemes and financial support to launch new businesses.
The Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) in coordination with Entrepreneurship Club conducted an interactive session on 6th October 2018. Students interacted with group of Alumni who successfully transformed their idea inot startup company Farefirst. . Mr. Yagnesh T, Co-Founder and CEO, Farefirst, Mr. Vishal Vijay, CTO, Farefirst, Mr. Jaseel S, CPO, Farefirst and Mr. Minhaj A, CEO, Peper'O’Salt shared their entrepreneurial journey.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, organized an interactive session on “INDUSTRY TO ACADEMIA: a practical perspective” on 1stAugust 2018 at PPACE. Mr Akbar Arakkal an Industry Expert had face to face interaction with students on current industrial scenario and guided them in identifying issues of the industry. Dr Ramis M.K, Vice principal, presented a memento as the token of respect and appreciation to Mr Akbar Arakkal.
Interactive session on “FUTURE OF AUTOMATED FACTORY” was held on 17th May 2018 at P A College of Engineering. The objective of the programme is to make the students to understand the concepts of INDUSTRY 4.0, Challenges inherent in adopting an Industry 4.0 and its various components. Students have understood the importance of applications of Internet of Things in smart manufacturing, Big data analysis and Cloud Computing. Mr. Tanvir Habib Sardar was the spokesperson and interacted on basic concepts of the industrial revolution.
“Project presentation- KAUSHAL” under the banner of ISTE – PACE Chapter was conducted on 22nd May 2017.Eminent jury members Dr Sharnappa, Dr Ranjith and Dr M.R Ramesh from National Institute of Technology, Surathkal evaluated various projects. Jury members appreciated the work carried out by various students and encouraged some batches to carry out the project work in Industrial sector.
| Sl.No | Selected Project Name | Funds Approved from GoK in Rs. | Students Name | Proto type Domain | Fund Sanctioned on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydrophobic Bioplastic | 3,00,000 | 1. Diganth (NPA) 2. Mohammed Saif 3. Gautham. M 4. Akshay S. 5. Sukesh | Sustainability | 29.10.2020 |
| 2 | Bionapkin | 3,00,000 | 1. Aysha Shahzadi (NPA) 2. Fathima Masrufa Shahana 3. Vaishnavi Amritha 4. Alfiya Mohamed Gouse Shaikha 5. K. Megha 6. Stephy P.S 7. Amina Dilsha | Social Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| 3 | Biofungicidal Fertilizer | 3,00,000 | 1. Anjali A. (NPA) 2. Aishwarya K 3. Muhammed Kaif 4. Ridha Rahees 5. Ummer Farook K 6. Aishwarya Bharadwaj | Agriculture | 29.10.2020 |
| 4 | UV protective umbrella from Fish Waste | 3,00,000 | 1. Ritika R. N. (NPA) 2. Naila Anwar 3. Beebi Jaseela 4. S. A. Shabana Banu 5. Ms. Navya Shetty 6. Nihar Sharief | Technology Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| 5 | Smart Cloth | 3,00,000 | 1. Anoosha Rao (NPA) 2. Shivali U Shetty 3. Harshitha 4. Aysha Samrath 5. Isha Fathima 6. Supriya AN | Technology Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| 6 | Biocatalytic soap | 3,00,000 | 1.Nishitha N (NPA) 2. Fathima Suhara 3. Beena KM 4. Abdul Salam K 5. Ummer Farook K 6. Samsiya 7. Firoza | Technology Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| 7 | Smart Theodolite | 3,00,000 | 1. Shabubheen Marzooq (NPA) 2. Muhammed Irfan 3. Arkaan Syed 4. Haneen 5. Mohammed Shakir | Technology Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| 8 | Lora Farming Technology | 3,00,000 | 1. Hasir Abdulla (NPA) 2. Muhammed Bilal Afrad 3. Muhammed Mubasheer 4. Faizan 5. Saiful Aseem Abdul Khadar | Technology Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| 9 | Waste Plastic in Interlock Pavement | 3,00,000 | 1. Pooja K (NPA) 2. Kavana Puttappa Iamanai 3. Muhammad Abdul Rahiman 4.Vignesh Rao M. B. 5. Nabeeul Ahammed 6. Athmadev B | Sustainability | 29.10.2020 |
| 10 | Am the Eye | 2,99,000 | 1. Muhammed Shayiz (NPA) 2. Munawir E 3.Sharon M 4. Bilal Afra | Technology Innovation | 29.10.2020 |
| Sl.No | Title | Principal / Co-Investigator | Amount (Rs.) | Funding Agency | Year |
| 1 | Combined Impact of High Injection Pressure and Injection Timing on the Performance and Combustion of Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI) Engine Fueled with a Biodiesel Blend | Dr Ramis MK | 20,00,000 | Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), Government of Karnataka, | 2018-20 Ongoing |
| 2 | “Photo-protective and water repellent, nono- finished cloth and film from fish waste and weed leaf”, Ref: VGST/GRD-673/2017-18/526 dated 02.02.2019. | Krishna Prasad N (PI) | 20,00,000 | Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), Government of Karnataka, | 2018-20 Ongoing |
| 3 | Establishment of Centres of Innovative Science & Engineering Education” (CISEE) | 30,00,000 | VGST-CISEE | 2015-16 Completed | |
| 4 | Experimental Investigation of Distributed Image Analysis and Processing Laboratory (9-141/RIFD/MODROB/Policy-1/2013-14 (Pvt.) | Dr M Sharmila Kumari (PI) | 11,70, 00 | AICTE-RPS | 2013-2014Completed |
| 5 | Heat and Fluid Flow Analysis of a Nuclear Fuel Element | Dr Ramis MK | 7,00000 | AICTE-RPS | 2013-2014 Completed |
| 6 | Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a Parallel Plate Channel with Volumetric Energy Generation | Dr Ramis MK | 4,00,000 | VGST-SMYSR | 2014-2015 Completed |
| 7 | Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Hydroxyapatite Composite for Biomedical Applications | Dr Khalid Parwez (PI) | 4,00,000 | VGST | 2015-16 Completed |
| 8 | UV Protective Nano-finished Fabric Using Indian Squid (Loligo duvauceli) ink Melanin | Students: Yashashwini, Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 40,000 | VGST-TRIP | 2015-16 Completed |
| 9 | Isolation, purification, and characterization of trypsin from fish visceral waste of fish processing industries | Krishna Prasad N. (Co-PI) | 30,01,752 | Ministry of Earth Science | 2008-11 Completed |
| 10 | UV Protective Nano-finished Fabric Using Indian Ref: 39_BE_1598, 2018-19 | Student: Yashashwini, Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 5,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, And the project was selected to state level presentation | 2018-19 Completed |
| 11 | Post toddy tap intervention of fermentation to produce commercial beverage Ref: 37S446, 2013-14 | Student: Sucharith Kamath Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 5,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, | 2013-2014 Completed |
| 12 | Green waste technology (GWT) for fish processing factories Ref: 36S958, 2012-13 | Student: Shwetha K Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 4,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka | 2012-2013 Completed |
| 13 | Biohydrogen fuel from cow dung enriched beetle nut shell Ref: 33S392, 2009-10 | Student: Pooja Kotian Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 4,500.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, and the project was selected to state level presentation. | 2009-10 Completed |
| 14 | Biotechnological oral healthcare product Ref: 32S356, 2008-09 | Student: Shaheen Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 5,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka | 2008-09 Completed |
| 15 | Edible health tooth paste for appetite Ref: 31S337, 2007-08 | Student: Shanon L .M Guide: Krishna Prasad N | 5,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, and the project was selected to state level presentation. | 2007-08 Completed |
| 16 | Probiotic health drinks from palm sap Ref: 30S215, 2006-07 | Student: Archana Kamath Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 5,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, and the project was selected to state level presentation | 2006-07 Completed |
| 17 | Isolation and Characterization of pesticide degrading microorganisms found in environmental samples of Dakshina Kannada Ref: 30S215, 2006-07 | Student: Iram Banu Kotekar Guide : Dr Asif Hussain | 5,000.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, and the project was selected to state level presentation | 2006-07 Completed |
| 18 | Utilization of hepatopancreatic wastes of marine shrimps Ref: 30S163, 2006-07 | Student : Deepa C. Guide: Krishna Prasad N. | 4,500.00 | KSCST, Government of Karnataka, and the project was selected to state level presentation | 2006-07 Completed |
BackB Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an IT company based in Kochi that provides integrated development, design and marketing services for professionals, businesses and individuals. It is a leading Software Agency in Kochi, Kerala, India. BackB delivers businesses – large and small – the tools they need to ensure success. Web design and Development to social media marketing to SEO to SEM to inbound marketing, to advertising to mobile app development, the professional team at BackB will work hard to ensure the company’s success. Students (Alumni) of CSE are BackB Technologies Pvt Ltd team - Mr. Shamvil (Designer), Mr. Fawzan (Designer), Mr. Nihas (SEO Analyst), Mr.Jawher (Business Development), Mr. Ziyad (Web Developer), and Mr.Niyaz (Application Developer).
The product Microdegree of M/s Pillpouch Healthtech Private Limited by PACE Alumni (Mr. Manikanta: 2014–18 Batch: CS) has been felicitated as one of the best upcoming startups from Mangaluru clusters at Bengaluru Tech Summit-2021 organized by the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka during November 17 to 19, 2021.
Muhammad Suhail a student at P.A. Polytechnic College, Mangaluru, has designed a low-cost automatic sanitiser dispenser, which can be installed easily in offices and public places for hand sanitation. It was a part of PACECARE 19, a project of PAET Institutions to fight COVID 19. The project is initiated by a Team headed by Dr Ramis M K, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P A College of Engineering. The dispenser sponsored by P.A. Educational Trust was supplied to two Mosques of Bhatkal.
Mr. Ismail Raaz, Final Year Mechanical Diploma Student of P.A Polytechnic (PAPT), Mangalore, and his Team developed unique leg operated sanitizers. One variant is with the capacity to store bulk of the sanitizer was developed using used portable fan. Other variant was developed touchless sanitizer using electronic sensor and used water purifier. Dr Ramis M K, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering (PACE) is the mentor of this dream project and was supported by Mr Abdul Samad Ullal.
WhatsCut Pro, a short video app, developed by a team of P. A. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (PACE) Alumni, has been trending in news lately. Following the ban of 59 Chinese mobile applications, including TikTok, over national security concerns by the Indian Government. WhatsCut Pro App, the brain child of the students while in the final year engineering, was launched in 2017 and currently has over 1.7 million+ downloads and more than 9 million stories shared on its platform. Co-founded by Sushin P V, Rizwan Sadath and Ramees P, alumni of Department of Computer Science, P.A College of Engineering, Mangalore of the Class of 2017 and Vikas Shrivastava, alumnus of SPJIMR, Mumbai.
Mr. Mohammed Sehil while he was in the final year developed a world’s fastest heating iron box and has four patent application. He has also developed cooking machine that preserves fragile nutrients. This iron box can heat up to 154oC in just one second. Recently he has installed automatic sanitizer dispensing machine at various railway stations of Kerala.
PACE alumni and young entrepreneur Mohammed Asfaque, MD, Atelier Designs, Fr. Muller Road, Mangalore who established brand name Pranik for his Ayurveda product during post pandemic period. Pranik Health Solutions Private Limited is a corporate entity created and registered under the Companies Act 1956 and incorporated in 2017, with registered office based out of Bangalore, India. Pranik, developed a concept of complete health solution to improvise our lifestyle and drive away the health complication as naturally as possible.
Mr. Amis hammed, Managing established Aaidah Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi in the year 2013 is considered amongst the respectable manufacturer of an excellent quality assortment of Kalonji Oil Capsules, Kalonji Oil and Kalonji Seeds. Offered products are hygienically processed using natural ingredients and modular processing methodology as per the industrial norms under the direction of talented professionals. Offered products are widely demanded and acclaimed by our patrons for purity, safe usage, high effectiveness, precise formulation, longer shelf life, excellent packaging and no side effects.
Mr. Suneendra Rao, formerly a BE-Biotech student of PACE has recently established a company, DataLore Labs Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, III Floor, A R Plaza, Opposite Reliance Fresh, 100 Ft Outer Ring Road, Stage 1, BTM Layout, Bengaluru – 560029, Email: [email protected], Phone: 7019597214. Their team of Data Scientists design and develop futuristic business solutions to companies. They also conduct comprehensive training programmes in AI, ML and Data science.
Group of Alumni from PACE successfully established a Starup company Eventifier, online entrainment Company at Bangalore. Eventifier, which was founded by Jazeel Ferry (CEO), Nazeem Zishan (CTO) and Mohammed Saud (chief designer) in 2012, offers software solutions that are primarily used to consolidate, track & analyse content feed on social media platforms generated during a targeted social media campaign. The startup claims that it currently serves over 1,500 clients, with many blue chip companies like Pearson, UBM Tech, Clinton Foundation and NASA being part of its clientèle. BigTree Entertainment Ltd, the company that owns India’s largest online entertainment ticketing portal BookMyShow has acquired a majority stake in Bangalore-based social media analytics startup SpaceBound Web Labs Private Limited, which operates under the brand Eventifier for over $1 million (Rs 6.2 crore).
A mechanical engineering student from P.A College of Engineering in Mangalore district of Karnataka, when faced with difficult financial problems in life, desperately trying to figure out how to pay the college fee, identified an opportunity in the travel domain. Within one year of our launch, we were able to achieve the following statistics organically without any marketing spend. Total Downloads in Android is 712K+. Monthly active users are 109K+. Flight searches per month is 300K+, Logged in users contact info is 75K+, Rating is 4.7/5 out of 5200 ratings, Installs/Uninstalls per day is 900/500, Crash free users in the past 12 months is 99.8%
| Sl.No | OBJECTIVE | THRUST AREA | SENSITISATION PROGRAMME | TITLE | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To establish institutional mechanisms, processes, and guidelines to generate knowledge, intellectual properties and innovations from institute and commercialization of innovations through technology transfer, technology licensing and startups etc. | Innovation | Design thinking: Expert talk | PACE-Preideation 2021PACE-Ideation 2021 | September 2021October 2021 |
| 2 | To Develop a critical mass of motivated students & faculties with creative potential, and entrepreneurial orientation & skill set. | Entrepreneurship | Brain storming session: Expert panel | PACE-Ideation 2021PACE-Ideation 2021 | November 2021December 2021 |
| 3 | To build and strengthen the in-house mentor pool and human resource capacity to drive campus I&E activities, identifying, handholding and guiding potential/early-stage entrepreneurs, student innovators at the Institute on regular basis | Ideathon | Idea pitching:Preideation | PACE Ideathon 2021 | February 2022 |
| 4 | To build infrastructure support and facilities to promote innovation & startup and enabling environment of easy access to resources within an outside the institute. | Incubation of idea | Preincubation and incubation facility | PACE Ideathon 2021 | March 2022 |
| 5 | To strengthen the intra and inter-institutional partnership and collaboration with ecosystem at different level and co-creation of new program interventions | Collaboration | Intra and Interinstitutional partnership | PACE-Ideation 2021PACE-Ideation 2021 | September 2021October 2021 |
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