RSETnews 2020 Volume XV Issue I JANUARY 2020– DECEMBER 2020 RSETnews 2020 2 The Vision To evolve into a premier technological and research institution, moulding eminent professionals with creative minds, innovative ideas and sound practical skill and to shape a future where technology works for the enrichment of mankind. The Mission Contents To impart state-of-the-art knowledge to individuals in various technological disciplines and to inculcate in them a regular high degree of social consciousness GRANT OF AUTONOMY and human values, thereby enabling NIRF LISTING 2020 them to face the challenges of life with courage and conviction. B.TECH IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DATA SCIENCE CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION Objective NEW DEPARTMENT The institution has the broad ICNTDM 2020 objective of being an active agent of DEEKSHARAMBHAM 2020 change by responding to the needs FACULTY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME 2020 and challenges of the times. This is COVID RELATED ACTIVITIES achieved basically through the process STEAG CENTRE FOR SMART CITY TECHNOLOGIES of education, training and research. MoUs SIGNED TRAININGS WORKSHOPS COURSES TALKS & LECTURES SEMINARS & WEBINARS FEATURING FACULTY AS RESOURCE PERSONS FACULTY PAPER PRESENTATIONS ACTIVITIES PROJECTS, CONSULTANCY & INITIATIVES INDUSTRIAL VISITS PLACEMENTS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE SPORTS NSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS TOP POSITIONS IN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS FACULTY PUBLICATIONS UPCOMING EVENTS ENDNOTE Rajagiri Contents School of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous) GRANT OF AUTONOMY SET has been granted autonomous status by UGC for a period of 10 years from the academic Ryear 2020-2021 onwards. This has been officially approved by the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Trivandrum. The autonomous status would enable RSET to enhance all aspects of its academic activities, and offer programmes in line with contemporary industrial and research requirements. he Autonomy Inspection Team had visited the institution on January 6 & 7, 2020. The team Tcomprised Prof. Keshava Prasad Singh, Emeritus Professor, IIT BHU (Chairperson); Prof. Suresh Kumar Garg, Pro Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological University; Mr Jaisukhlal N., Additional Secretary, Department of Higher Education, GoK; Prof. S. Anil Lal, DME, CET; and Dr Salil S., Education Officer, UGC, Bangalore. NIRF 2020 SET has been listed in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (NIRF), published Rby the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in June 2020. The institution is ranked in the 251-300 range. It has the rare distinction of being the only private self- financing engineering college from Kerala to be ranked by NIRF. B.TECH IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DATA SCIENCE SET has started its eighth undergraduate programme in engineering, B.Tech in Artificial RIntelligence & Data Science from the academic year 2020-2021 onwards. A branch which offers diverse opportunities, this programme is being offered jointly by the Department of Information Technology and Department of Mathematics. The number of seats for the programme is 60. 4 CHANGE IN ADMINISTRATION RSETnews 2020 ev. Fr Benny Nalkkara CMI took charge as the new RManager of RSET after he assumed the office of Provincial, CMI Sacred Heart Province, in August 2020. ON CREATIVE DESK ev. Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI took charge as the Director Rof RSET from October 1, 2020. Former Principal and Professor of Sociology of Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Rev. Dr Jose Kuriedath was serving as the Provincial EDITED BY: Superior of the Sacred Heart Province for the last three years. Dr Vinod Kumar P.B. Dr Sonia Paul Inputs from the departments: Ms Aparna George ev. Dr Joel George Pullolil CMI has taken on the Ms Priya S. Rresponsibility of the Assistant Director. Ms Nimisha Reji Ms Aswathy G. Dr Aysha Zeneeb Majeed Ms Dincy Paul Ms Sangeetha Jamal Dr Varghese S. Chooralil Ms Caroline Ann Sam ev. Dr Jaison Paul Mulerickal CMI has assumed the Dr Rinu Alice Koshy Roffice of the Vice Principal on December 1, 2020. Dr Anand S. Ms Tressa Michael Ms Nikhila T. Bhuvan Dr Lakshmi K.S. Mr Jibin Noble Mr Sidheek P.A. Dr Rinku Jacob ormer Director, Rev. Dr Mathew Vattathara CMI has Mr Binu R. Fassumed the mantle of Director, Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences (RCOMAS), our sister Sports: institution. Ms Sinu Jacob Mr Rejeesh T. Chacko Placements: Mr Varun Jose International Office: Ms Nisha K.P. ev. Fr Ajeesh Puthussery CMI, faculty member of Design: Mr Krishnadas Naduvath Rthe Department of Mathematics, RSET, has been appointed as the Principal of RCOMAS. Photographs: Mr Nithin P. Vijayan RSETnews 2020 5 ICNTDM 2020 An international conference on Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics, organized by the Ramanujan Mathematical Society was hosted at RSET from December 11 to 14, 2020. The conference was organized to mark the hundredth year of the passing away of the legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Prof. Bruce C. Berndt, University of Illinois inaugurated the programme on December 10, 2020. Rev. Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI presided over the inaugural function. Prof. R. Balasubramanian, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, addressed the gathering during the inaugural function, while Prof. Ambat Vijayakumar, Chair IAPC, ICNTDM, and Vice President of RMS elaborated on the conference. Felicitations were offered by Prof. S. Ponnusamy, President RMS, Prof. R. Balakrishnan, Bharathidasan University, and Prof. Poulose Jacob, Dean Research, RSET. Dr P.S. Sreejith, Principal, welcomed the gathering and Dr Vinod Kumar P.B., Convenor, ICNTDM proposed the vote of thanks. As a part of ICNTDM, a public lecture on Ramanujan, Number Theory and the Pandemic was delivered by Prof. M. Ram Murty FRSC, Queen’s University, Canada on December 11, 2020. ICNTDM featured renowned mathematicians from across the globe joining on the online platform to share their insights on the conference themes. NEW DEPARTMENT - DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS separate Department of Mathematics (DMA) has been established in July 2020. Formerly, the discipline of Mathematics was a A part of the Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities. The newly established department is led by Dr Ramkumar P.B. (Head of the Department), while Mr Binu R. serves as the Assistant Head of the Department. MA consists of 12 faculty members. Apart from offering PhD in Mathematics, the department is also jointly offering the DB.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science with the Department of Information Technology. The Centre for Topology and Applications had already been established under the aegis of the discipline. RSETnews 2020 6 DEEKSHARAMBHAM 2020 Deeksharambham 2020, course initiation the students to sharpen their creative ceremony of the 20th batch of B.Tech intelligence, develop a healthy network Principal, Dr P. S. Sreejith in his address and 13th batch of M.Tech students was with teachers and peers, use freedom of provided an overview of the institution held on November 23, 2020. Due to the college life with maturity and discernment, and pointed out to the students both the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the and balance their emotionality. opportunities and expectations which lie programme was conducted in the online ahead. mode, with only a select few joining from The Chief Guest of the day, Dr Vinay the institution. Kumar Dadhwal, Director, IIST, Trivandrum, Deeksharambham 2020 was followed by a pointed out how the capacity and capability week-long Student Induction Programme Rev. Fr Benny Nalkkara CMI, Provincial of the human society has developed which familiarized the students with the Superior and Manager, in his presidential through science and technology. He institution, their programme of study, address urged the students to develop ABC, directed the students to understand the departments, activities and mentors, and namely accountability to oneself, others needs of society and use education to also provided them with valuable insights and to God; belongingness, that is owning respond appropriately to the challenges from professionals and academicians up their mission in life; and connectivity, of the times. Dr Dadhwal encouraged drawn from diverse fields. which is social sensitivity. Director, the students to become ambassadors of Rev. Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI encouraged transformational social change. RSETnews 2020 7 RECONSTITUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES Following the award of autonomy, RSET reconstituted its Governing Body and Academic Council, and established the Board of Studies in individual disciplines GOVERNING BODY • Rev. Fr Benny Nalkara CMI, Provincial & Manager, RSET – Chairperson • Rev. Dr Jose Kuriedath CMI, Director, RSET • Rev. Dr Saju Madavanakadu CMI, Councilor for Education & Communication Media, SH Province • Rev. Dr Jaison Paul Mulerickal CMI, Vice Principal, RSET • Rev. Dr Joel George Pullolil CMI, Dean (UG) & Assistant Director, RSET • Prof. Lakshmi Narayan Singh, Head, Department of Physics, Dr B.A. Technological University, Lonere, Maharashtra – UGC Nominee • Mr Ajayan C., Additional Secretary, Higher Education Department, Govt of Kerala – State Government Nominee • Dr. Vinodkumar Jacob, Professor & Head, Dept. of Electronics & Communication, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam - University nominee • Dr M.S. Ananth, Emeritus Research Fellow, IIT Madras, Educationist • Dr P.B. Sunil Kumar, Director, IIT Palakkad, Educationist • Dr Vinay Kumar Dadhwal, Director, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram, Educationist • Dr K. Poulose Jacob, Dean (Research), RSET, Educationist