Probe

DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION

 

• Association Activities

 

The ECE Association was the conception of Dr. A.L. Abdulsattar (former HOD) in March 1992 seeded with the idea of organizing a national level technical symposium which would be the first of its kind in the college.

Since its conception in 1992, the ECE Association has played the vital role of being the much needed bridge between the students and industry level research and development.

The Association organizes several events throughout the academic year like guest lectures, competitions, field trips, tech talks and most importantly PROBE, one of the largest department symposiums in India.

PROBE has played host to several industry giants such as Atmel, National Instruments, CISCO, Cypress Semiconductors, Intel, Schneider Electric and Texas Instruments through workshops and technical talks at the NIT, Trichy campus. With active participation from students in and around the region and recently with international level participation, PROBE has escalated to being a series of events held throughout the year.

The Association works with the following objectives:

• All students of the Department of ECE, NIT Trichy are given default membership
• To provide for all supportive co-curricular training required by students to enhance their curricular performance and keep them updated with recent trends in industry
• To work towards bridging the distance between the textbook syllabi taught and the practical application in industry
• To groom and nurture the qualities of teamwork, leadership, mutual understanding and co-existence and to provide exposure to public and executive communication
• To motivate continued inspiration of the students towards core research in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering
   

The ECE Association maintains 3 websites for its members, symposium and national connectivity respectively.

The association has currently taken up the initiative to connect the students in all other sister NITs on a single online platform with active participation from industry and academic researchers

• Office bearers
   

Position of Responsibility	Candidate	Roll Number
Chairperson	Rakesh Silangari	108119113
Overall Coordinator Boys	Dhiyanesh P G	108119082
Overall Coordinator Girls	Lalithambica Veesam	108119134
Treasurer	Nemani Adithya	108119072
Head Organising Committee	Gowtham Rohith	108119068
General Secretary Boys	Shirdheesh Reddy      Sree Charan Saravanan	108120065 108120120
General Secretary Girls	Harshinee Murali	108120043
Ambience	Salai Pragadeshwaran B      Anusha N	108119101     108120080
Content	Abhinandan Padmaprasad Arkajit Pal	108119001     108119013
Design	Sashank S	108119105
Events	Krishna Prasad V      Chappidi Sathvika	108119142     108120023
Guest Lectures	Nikitha K Srihari P	108120082     108120124
Marketing	Chintha Lohith Kumar Reddy R Kavya Pranathi	108120026     108120105
Publicity	Rugvedh P      Molapally Tharun Kumar      Sandhya	108119080     108120068     108120110
Public Relations and Hospitality	Arvindaksha      S Jeevan Naik	108119017     108119128
Quality Assurance	G Srivathsa Meka Sathwik	108119039     108120067
Social Responsibility	Sahith Seelam	108120113
Student Relation	Nandha Kizor      K V S Sairam	108119070     108119056
Webops	Muhesh Krishnamurthy	108119067
Workshops	P N Kalaimani      Suraj C      Taraka Ram	108120092 108120024 108120010

• Activities conducted by the ECE Association 2022-2023:

 

​1.  Welcoming first years: The academic session kicked off by welcoming the first years to the department as a part of their orientation programme. The ECE Association, being firm believers of collaboration and unity stepped out to give the freshmen an overview into their upcoming four years in the department. A brief session was held to discuss the grading system, internships and placement opportunities, the annual department symposium ‘Probe’, and the department’s achievement in NITTfest and Sportsfete. The session concluded with high spirits and optimism from the freshmen.

2.  Inauguration: The ECE Association 2019-’20 was inaugurated by Dr Surendra Pal, Ex-Vice Chancellor DIAT Pune and Deputy Director, Digital & Communications Area, ISRO Satellite Center. The event held on 28th August congratulated the office bearers for the upcoming year and was then followed by a guest lecture by Dr Surendra Pal on the Moon mission Chandrayaan. HoD Dr G Lakshminarayanan, Senior Professors of the Department Dr S Raghavan and Dr B Venkataramani, Faculty Advisor, ECEA, Dr R. Pandeeswari, Faculty Treasurer, ECEA, Prof. R Thilagavathy and other dignitaries graced the occasion with their presence.

3.  Sportsfete: The annual inter-departmental sports fest of NITT, witnessed the ECE department head onto the field to prove its mettle in the field of sports. The ECE Association worked tirelessly to inspire teamwork and cooperation within the department. The days of the fest were marked with enthusiastic participation and brought laurels to the department in various events such as chess, basketball, kabaddi and more.

4.  Event for first years: ‘Quizzardo’ was the quizzing event hosted exclusively for first years on topics ranging from science and technology to books and cartoons. Nearly 40 teams competed eagerly in this event conducted by the ECE Association and the Balls by Picasso team of NITT.

5.  Social Responsibility event: The ECE Association celebrated Children’s Day 2019 by reaching out and spreading joy amongst the children of the REC Middle school, Thuvakudi. Students from first to eighth grade participated in drawing, singing and dancing competitions and various games as a part of this event which aimed at interacting with the children who will become the leaders and innovators of the future.

6.  Student relations team: The Student Relations Team is a group of students dedicated to supporting the academic and personal growth of their fellow peers. The team offers a range of services and support, including academic advising, career counseling, mental health resources, and social and cultural programming.

 

The team has also made efforts on sharing information on various scholarships and  research Internship opportunities to the students such as DAAD and MITACS, which can help students gain valuable experience, build their resumes, and expand their networks. Additionally, they have provided an opportunity for students to take up winter internships in various projects under the professors in the ECE department. Overall, the Mentorship program offered by the team was beneficial for students, where they were provided guidance and support.

 

Hence, the Student Relations Team played a vital role in promoting student success and well-being by providing various resources and fostering a sense of community and connection among students.

 

• Technical symposium PROBE

 

“You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last you create what you will”
quoted George Bernard Shaw.

Engineering has been the natural form of expression for creators over the past century, breathing life and inspiration into the human race. Different streams of Engineering have manipulated available resources to a level where coming up with innovations and ideas has indeed become a challenge. To defy convention, to change age old perceptions, to capture the pulse of today’s crowd that generally has the memory of a goldfish a new breed of engineers that can think out of the widely quoted “box” is required.  This has been the crux of Probe – the genre defining symposium conducted by the Electronics and Communication department of NIT Trichy.  Probe is much more than the ouvre of diverse workshops, myriad challenging events and illuminating guest lectures. Over the years it has gobbled milestones to emerge as a living breathing testimony of the spirit and creativity of an Electronics Engineer.

PROBE had its modest beginnings in 2005 as a way for the electronics buffs all over the country to exchange ideas and has now grown into a techathlon that boasts participation from not only Indian students but also those in the Gulf, Singapore, Japan, Europe to name a few.

PROBE’s hospitality, known for making participants who visit the college at this occasion feel at home has also matured into providing a much more multi pronged approach where the focus has been to provide a wholesome learning and living experience even if it spans only two days. With a mileu of activities and workshops guaranteed to provide a life changing experience to those seeking to find their inner engineers or just be that golden achievement to those seeking to add glitter to their resume with a participation in Probe’s industry oriented workshops from Atmel, Cisco, National Instruments, Cypress Semiconductors, Intel and Schneider Electric.

PROBE has witnessed several dignitaries from the field of Research such as Mrs. Anuradha (Project leader of ISRO) and Mr.Manickavasagam(Head of Weapons Division DRDL), Dr.V.Natarajan, Joint Director of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Defense Research and Development Organization, Cochin
And of course-the events provide the icing on the cake with an eclectic mix of challenging, creative and plain old nerve wracking tasks right from the Online Technical Challenge, Bulls Eye to a Circuit building skill test in Embedtronix and to Probe’s newest brainchild-Electrogyan. There is also room for young innovators in Great Ideas Challenge which is a paper presentation event judged by a panel from leading industries and researchers. Additionally, there are also events for MATLAB coders and quizomaniacs in the form of MATRIX and PROBE Quiz.

PROBE is an ideal opportunity for visionaries to manifest and revel in the dreams that they have been brewing whilst doodling in soporific lectures, daydreaming on lazy afternoons or slaving over the drawing board.

 

PROBE'23

 

Probe 23 was the 31st edition of the international annual technical symposium of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Association of NIT Trichy,Sponsored by Qualcomm. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Syam Krishna Babbellapati, Senior Director of Engineering at Qualcomm. It was the first Probe to take place on campus since the decline of the COVID pandemic. The event included a diverse range of workshops covering topics like Blockchain and ALSK Heart Rate Monitoring, and a Makeathon on artificial intelligence and machine learning conducted by title sponsor Qualcomm. There were also guest lectures by senior engineers from Qualcomm, providing attendees with valuable insights into the latest developments and trends in the field of electronics and communication engineering.  Overall, Probe 23 provided attendees with valuable knowledge and skills, as well as an opportunity to interact with and learn from industry professionals in the field of electronics and communication engineering. Probe'23 is grand success with a footfall of 1500.

PROBE’22

 

Probe 22' was the 30th edition of the annual technical symposium of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Association of NIT Trichy, Sponsored by Qualcomm. The chief guest for the event was Dr. BHVS Narayana Murthy, Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems at DRDO. The event was conducted virtually and included workshops on topics such as deep learning and antenna design, as well as several competitions related to electronics and communication engineering, such as ElectroXtreme, Always@Verilog, Cryptech, Code of Duty, and Bullseye.  The symposium provided a platform for participants to enhance their knowledge, skills, and creativity in the field of electronics and communication engineering.

 

PROBE’21

 

Probe 21' was the 29th edition of the international annual technical symposium of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Association of NIT Trichy, conducted virtually, sponsored by Micron.  The chief guest for the inauguration ceremony was Shri. Umamaheshwaran R, Scientific Secretary at ISRO, who likely provided guidance and advice for students interested in pursuing careers in the space industry. The symposium included a range of workshops covering topics such as Deep Learning and ASIC Design, providing attendees with opportunities to learn and gain practical experience in cutting-edge technologies. A new addition to the symposium was Probe FM 55.5, an interview/podcast series featuring a diverse range of speakers who likely shared their insights and experiences in the field of electronics and communication engineering. Overall, Probe 21' provided a valuable platform for budding engineers to network with experts, gain practical experience, and learn about the latest trends and developments in the industry.

 

PROBE’19

 

Probe ‘19, the 27th edition of NIT Trichy's oldest and biggest department symposium held on 2nd and 3rd of February 2019 provided a one of a kind platform for inspiring creativity and innovation in the minds of many budding electronics engineers. A total of 7 workshops on a multitude of topics like Antenna Design and Testing, Embedded System Design and more served to enrich the technical capabilities of aspiring engineers. The various competitions conducted by the symposium tested their skills in fields ranging from circuit building though ‘Embedtronix’ to problem solving and MATLAB coding in ‘Matrix’. This edition of Probe, in association with Qualcomm also brought forth to the arena two tech talks on ‘Evolution of Memory’ by Samsung and ‘High Efficiency Wifi Techhnology’ by Qualcomm. In addition to this, the guest lecture by the chief guest Padma Shri A S Kiran Kumar, the former Chairman of ISRO and man behind the myriad of success stories of the Indian Space Industry, perfectly complemented the symposium’s aim of enabling students to visualize their curriculum and knowledge as the building blocks of the future of the electronics and communications industry.

 

PROBE ‘18

 

The 26th edition of Probe, the international annual technical symposium of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Association of NIT Trichy was conducted on 3rd and 4th of February 2018. The symposium provided a stage for learning and creating for both experienced and young innovators. 6 workshops were conducted on various topics such as IOT System Design, Smart Grid Automation and more. The symposium also hosted competitions such as Probe It and Make-a-thon in association with Texas Instruments, a pioneer company in semiconductor and signal processing technologies. The guest lecture by the chief guest of Probe ‘18, Shri Upendra Kumar Singh, Director, DEBEL, DRDO on the application of engineering in the Indian Defence industry, enlightened the audience on the achievements and challenges faced by the industry, deepening the knowledge and understanding of all those present.

      

 

 

Activities conducted in National Level Technical Symposium every year during PROBE.

 

PROBE Activities
2022	Workshop on Antenna Design and Testing
	Workshop on Compiler Design Enabling Image Processing and Machine Learning
	Workshop on Deep Vision
	Workshop on Video Call Interface
	Workshop on Machine Learning on Hardware Implementing Artificial Neural Networks using VERILOG
	Always@verilog
	ElectroXtreme
	Code of Duty
	Cryptech
	Bull's Eye
	Guest lecture on Silicon on Chip
	Guest lecture on Personal Finance
	Guest lecture on Bad AI-Current Scary Usages of AI
	Career Path 1: GRE
	Career Path 1: DEMYSTIFYING CAT
	C2C
	Probe Buzz
	MITACS GRE INFO session
	DAAD WISE INFO session
	Social Responsibility Event - Mind Over Matter
2021	Workshop on Deep Learning for Computer Vision
	Workshop on CPU Design Using Verilog
	Workshop on MAZEBOT
	Workshop on Wireless Communication: 5G and Beyond
	Workshop on ASIC and Physical Design
	Workshop on Demonstrating role of memory in Computing Systems
	Cryptech
	Always @Verilog
	Matrix Octave
	Embedtronix
	ProbeIT
	Paths & Holes
	Guest lecture on Art of Data Science
	Guest lecture on Healthcare Infratech
	Guest lecture on Introduction to NAND Flash
	Guest lecture on The Fab way
2020	PROBOT
	Workshop on Hands on Bluetooth with CYW20719-(Powered by CYPRESS)
	Workshop on Antenna design and testing-(Powered by ENTUPLE)
	Workshop on Build your own JARVIS
	Workshop on Data acquisition and processing using lab view (Powered by NATIONAL INSRUMENTS)
	MAKEATHON - embedded electronics workshops (Powered by QUALCOMM)
	BULLSEYE- Online Crypto Event
	TRONICS-Digital Circuit Design based event
	IDEATHON (powered by QUALCOMM)-Ideations based event
	CRYPTECH-General aptitude based event
	MATRIX-MATLAB based event
	QUIZZICAL-Electronics based quiz
	PROBE QUIZ-Electronics, communication and general quiz
	Guest lecture on Moon mission Chandrayaan- Dr. Surendra Pal
	Guest lecture on Research in the fields of Antenna - Dr. P. H. Rao
	Guest lecture on An Art of Scientific Writing - Dr. Dushantha Nalin K. Jayakody
	Guest lecture on SOC - Mr. Sriram Parthasarathy
	Guest lecture High Mobility Support in 5G-Dr. A. Chockalingam
	Guest lecture on Making 5G NR a reality-Mr. Kapil Bhattad
2019	Workshop on Character Recognition using Machine Learning Techniques
	Workshop on PROBOT- Building an Obstacle Avoiding Bot
	Workshop on Data Aquisition Systems using LabVIEW by National Instruments
	Workshop on IOT Training PsoC 4
	Workshop on Embedded System Design using CC3200
	Workshop on Antenna Design and Testing by Entuple Technologies
	Workshop on System on Chip on Atheros ATH 10k
	Bull’s Eye- Online Cryptic Event
	Idea-A-thon
	Make-A-Thon
	Matrix- Programming contest using MATLAB
	Embedtronix- Circuit Design event
	Probe Quiz
	Probe It
	Cryptech
	Paper Presentation
2018	Workshop on face recognition by using deep learning
	Workshop on PRO-BOT
	Workshop on PsoC4
	Workshop on IOT System Design using CC3200
	Workshop on Embedded System Design using MSP430
	Workshop on Smart Grid Automation by Robokart
	Embedtronix- Circuit Design event
	Matrix- Programming contest using MATLAB
	Probe Quiz
	Probe It
	CrypTech
	Make-A-Thon
	Bull’s Eye
	Paper Presentation
2016	WORKSHOP by SAMSUNG - INTERNET OF THINGS WORKSHOP on DESIGNING LOW POWER SYSTEMS USING MSP430 WORKSHOP on BRAIN WAVE CONTROLLED ROBOTICS WORKSHOP by VISION ROBOTICS - SIXTH SENSE BOTZ  FACE RECOGNITION USING DEEP LEARNING WORKSHOP on INTRO TO INTEL GALILEO ARDUINO BOARD WORKSHOP by NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS - EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN   WORKSHOP by NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS - DATA AQUISITION and PROCESING IN LABVIEW  CRYPTECH -- DECODE AND SOLVE PUZZLE AND BRAINTEASER BULLSEYE -- ONLINE TREASURE HUNT EMBEDTRONIX -- SOLVING REAL LIFE SCENARIOS WITH BASICS IN ELECTRONICS PROBE QUIZ  --  TESTS ON LOGIC PUZZLES etc. PAPER PRESENATION ---  TO SHOWCASE YOUR RESEARCH SKILLS
2015	Cypress - Programming the PSoC Infysec - Cyber Security in the IoT era Mathworks - MATLAB & Simulink for project based learning using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots. Intel - Galileo board National Instruments - Introduction to LabVIEW( Data Acquisition and Processing in Labview)  National Instruments - IoT Ready System ( Embedded System Design) Technophilia - Insight to IoT, Sixth Sense
2014	ARM workshop: 2days’ workshop on basics of Embedded systems, ARM(free scale of freedom board) by Li2 Innovationcompany   Nvidia workshop: 2 days’ workshop on Nvidia CUDA 5.0,Parallel computing platform. CISCO workshop: 1 day workshop on Basics of networking and networking solutions. TI (Texas Instruments) workshop: hands-on workshop on Hercules MCU Launchpad, a safety processor used in industrial safety applications. Cypress workshop: 1 day workshop on PSOC (Programmable system on chip) usage. Agilent workshop: 1day workshop on ADS- software for RF, U wave component design. Telelabs workshop: 1day workshop on 2G, 3G, 4G wireless technologies. CST workshop: 1 day workshop on CST design studio- software for modeling Microwave, RF antennas and systems by computer simulation technology. Workshop by Anritsu: use of Anritsu solutions for hand held wireless devices. Workshop by Synopsis: AMS (Analog & mixed system verification) – design and verification of circuits.
2013	Battle of Bots to Verilog design contest  Know –it-at-the-right- time –Technical Quiz BULL’s EYE, on line treasure hunt MATRIX , a goldmine for MATLAB codes DSP Design Contest  Circuit Debugging

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