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Departments Java Programming”, jointly organized by Oracle Academy and ITC Academy of from 8th to 11th DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER September 2015 at St. Thomas College for Science APPLICATIONS (MCA) and Technology, . • Mr. Justin G. Russel, Assistant Professor, was a Representative from College in Principal’s Meet @ Infosys Campus, Technopark on 26th March, 2015. • Department of Computer Applications conducted a two weeks training programme in ‘E-Governance and Cyber Security’ scheduled from 16th to 26th March 2015. Valedictory function was held on 26th March 2015, presided over by Rev. Fr. Dr. Mani Puthiyidom, President, Lourdes Matha Catholic Educational Society. The course contents include Computer Architecture & Traditional models, Basics of intra and • Mr. Justin G. Russel, Asst. Professor, has participated internet, Computer Hardware Assembling, Software in “Distinguished Facilitator and Content Guru of Installation, Networking, Ms Office packages, Cyber Inspire Faculty Excellence Awards 2015” on 25th June Laws and Cyber Crimes. 2015 held at Infosys Campus, Mangalore. • Department of Computer Applications conducted • Mr. Justin G. Russel, Asst. Professor, was an active seventh “On the Job Training Programme” from participant in LMCST@school Campaign Programmes October 26th to November 16th 2015 for the students conducted under the leadership of Prof. Devy Cherian of VHSS Poovachal and VHSS Paruthippally. Valedictory K. in 2015. function was held on November 16th 2015, presided over by Rev. Fr. Dr. Mani Puthiyidom, President, Students Achievements Lourdes Matha Catholic Educational Society. The other dignitaries who were present at the function were Er. Philip John (Secretary, LMCES), Mr. Philip Ms. Shilpa Babu secured first rank in C.T. (Treasurer, LMCES), Prof. P.M.Hormese (Director, S4 MCA Degree Examination 2014. LMCST), Prof. James Kattady (Principal, LMCST). Certificate distribution to the students was done by the dignitaries during the function. Ms. Athira Suresh secured Fifth rank • Mr. Justin G Russel, Asst. Professor, has participated in S4 MCA Degree Examination in the training program “Java Fundamentals and November 2014

1 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News • Mr. Sajan K. of S4 MCA, secured • Ms. Nithya M. Nair participated in the one day first rank in university examination Entrepreneurship Management orientation program with 86.6% marks, held in titled ‘ARISE INDIA-2015’ conducted by Nirbhaya November 2015. Debating society and Kerala Startup Mission held at Park Rajadhani, Trivandrum on 15th August 2015. • Mr. Prem B. H., Mr. Shajeer M., Mr. Rajesh Praveen of S3 MCA • Mr. Visakh Vijayakumar, student of 1st Semester, has team got First prize in “24 Frames” event at Marian secured 2nd position in the event “Best Manager” College Kuttikkanam, on March 2015. competition of “CALIGO 2K15” organized by Marian International Institute of Management, Idukki • Mr. Nitheesh M. Nair, Mr. Rajesh Praveen, Mr. Sarath District, Kerala on 19th and 20th October 2015. Chakravarthy, Mr. Shajeer M. of S3 MCA and Gurudeth V. G. of S1 MCA team got first runner up prize in • Mr. Visakh Vijayakumar, student of 1st Semester, st Inter-Collegiate Technical Fest at RIT, Kottayam on has secured 1 position in the event “Best Manager” March 2015. competition of CHAKRAVYUH 2K15 organized by Musaliar Institute of Management, Pathanamthitta • LMCST secured Third position in the university with on 12th and 13th November 2015. 85% pass for S4 MCA Degree Examination, held in • Mr. Visakh Vijayakumar, student of 1st Semester, November 2015. has secured 1st position in the event “Best Manager” • Eleven Students of Fifth Semester MCA, 2013-2016 competition of “JEROMIA 2015” organized by School Batch got placed in Wipro Ltd, Bengaluru. of Management, Bishop Jerome Institute, on 23rd and 24th November 2015. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES • Ms. Nithya M. Nair, Mr. Aravind G.S. and Mr. Visakh R. S. has participated as delegates in the interactive • The department of management studies has panel discussion on ‘Ecological Entrepreneurship” organized a two-week induction program for the organized by Nirbhaya debating society in First year students of 2015-17 batch from 27th July association with Indian Chamber of Commerce to 7th August 2015. & Industry held at Cardinal Cleemis School of Management Studies Nalanchira on 24th November • The department of management studies has 2015. organized Industrial seminar on the topic “Financial Literacy” for S1& S3 MBA students by Mr. V. Sivaram • Mr. Visakh Vijayakumar, student of 1st Semester, has from Finmark Financial Technology on 5th October secured 1st position in the event “Best Manager” in 2015. “Le Emperoz 2015” organized jointly by Rajadhani Business School and Association of Intellectual Students Achievements Management Student’s held at Rajadhani Institute • Mr. Visakh Vijayakumar, student of 2nd Semester, of Engineering & Technology, Trivandrum on 3rd has secured 1st position in the event “Maharadha” & 4th December 2015. (The Best Manager) in PRAYAAN 2015 organized • Mr. Sarath S. Nair, Mr. Saroj S., Mr. Sajith T. and Mr. by Mar Thoma Institute of Information Technology Saji Satyan, students of 1st Semester, has secured held on 23rd & 24th April 2015. 1st position in the event “Finance Game” in “Le • Ms. Nithya M. Nair has participated as an active Emperoz 2015” organized jointly by Rajadhani volunteer in the 5th Eco-Youth festival held at Business School and Association of Intellectual Gandhi Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram conducted Management Students held at Rajadhani Institute by the Centre for Gandhian Studies, university of of Engineering & Technology, Trivandrum on 3rd Kerala from 21st to 25th July 2015. & 4th December 2015. • Ms. Nithya M. Nair has participated the interactive • The team of MBA students has secured the overall panel discussion on “Copyright in the Entertainment championship in “Le Emperoz 2015” organized jointly Industry” organized by the Chamber in association by Rajadhani Business School and Association of with the US commercial Service, American Consulate Intellectual Management Students held at Rajadhani General, Chennai at Kesari Hall, Trivandrum on Institute of Engineering & Technology, Trivandrum Wednesday 22nd July 2015. on 3rd & 4th December 2015.

2 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News • Ms. Luvitta Nunez, Mr. Roshan Philip, Mr. Arjun SRAM Memory” in International Journal of Modern Chakravarthy and Mr. Varun Chandran, students Trends in Engineering and Research, pp. 235-244, of 1st Semester, secured 2nd position in the event Volume 2, Issue 3, February 2015. “Business Plan Contest” in ENTREPRESARIO organized • Ms. Beshiba Wilson, HOD, presented a paper entitled by Allama Iqbal Institute of Management held “Performance Analysis of Filtering Techniques for at Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust Hall, PMG, Susceptibility Weighted Images of Brain” in National Trivandrum on 12th December 2015. Conference on Emerging Trends in Applied Science • Mr. Aravind G. S., student of 1st Semester, has & Technology’15 organized by Dept. of Computer secured 1st position in the event “Best Manager” Science & Engineering, Noorul Islam University on competition of AVENIR 2K15 organized by Kerala 18/3/2015. Institute of Co-operative Management, Trivandrum • Ms. Resmi Sekhar, Asso. Professor, presented a on 4th and 5th December 2015. paper titled “A Study on Segmentation Based Copy- DEPARTMENT OF Move Forgery Detection using DAISY Descriptor” in the International Conference on Soft Computing CIVIL ENGINEERING Systems-2015, held at NI University, Thuckalay on 21/04/15 and 22/04/15. Faculty Achievements • Ms. Beshiba Wilson, HOD, presented a paper • Established a new concrete lab for civil engineering entitled “A Classified Overview of Filtering department during the month of June-July 2015. Techniques for Susceptibility Weighted Images Faculty News of Brain” in International Conference On Advances in Engineering and Applied Sciences, ICAEAS-2015 • Ms. Sumitha Rani, Asst. Professor, has participated organized by Dept. ECE, Noorul Islam University in the Faculty Training program on “Introduction to on 29/04/2015 and 30/04/2015. Sustainable Engineering” organized by the Kerala • Dr. C. G. Sukumaran Nair, Professor, published an Technological University at College of Engineering article on “Stephen Hawking’s Communication Trivandrum from 18th to 20th June 2015. through Computer”, Executive knowledge lines Students Achievements No.117, April 2015, pp-18-20. • Students of CE 2013-2017 batch constructed a • Dr. C. G. Sukumaran Nair, Professor, published tree house in the college campus in connection an article on “Digital Continuity for Information with Equinox 2015, under the guidance of Prof. Security” Executive Knowledge Lines No.117, April Mohan S. on February 2015. 2015, pp-33-34. • Ms. Smitha J. C., Asst. Professor, published a paper titled “Classification of MRI Brain Images with the aid of Back Propagation Neural Network” in Lmcst Journal of Engineering & Technology, ISSN No:2278- 2672, Issue No.04, pp.26-33, July 2015. • Ms. Smitha J. C., Asst. Professor, published a paper titled “MRI Brain Image Classification Using Haar Wavelet and Artificial Neural Network” in Proceedings of Artificial Intelligence and Evolutionary Algorithms DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER in Engineering Systems, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 325, DOI 10.1007/978- SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 81-322-2135-7_28, pp. 253-261, Springer India, Faculty Achievements 2015. Conference / Journal /Magazine Publications: • Ms Smitha J. C., Asst. Professor, published a paper • Ms. Nisha O.S., Asst. Professor, published a paper titled “An Improved Method for Segmentation of titled “A Survey on the Architecture for an Efficient Abnormal Tissues in MRI Brain Images using Modified Memory Built in Self Test for Configurable Embedded Entropy and Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Algorithm”

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 3 LMCST News in International Journal of Applied Engineering • Ms. Chithira Rakshmi G., Asst. Professor, attended Research (IJAER), ISSN 0973-4562, Vol.10, No 17, one day hands on workshop on “Cloud Computing” pp. 37887-37893, October 2015. conducted by Infosys at LMCST on 29/12/2015. • Ms. Beshiba Wilson, HOD, published a paper entitled Interactions with Outside World “A Classified Overview of Filtering Techniques • Ms. Beshiba Wilson, HOD, delivered a talk on for Susceptibility Weighted Images of Brain” in “Introduction to PYTHON programming” at Christian International Journal of Applied Engineering College, Kattakada on 12/03/2015. Research (IJAER) pp.239-244,Vol. 10, Number 70, 2015. • Dr. C. G. Sukumaran Nair, Professor, delivered a talk on Frontiers of Technology – Pros and cons”, in Seminars and Training programmes attended by the National Technology Day Celebrations at Rajiv Faculty. Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology on 11/05/2015. • Ms. Chithira Rakshmi G, Asst. Professor, attended • Dr. C. G. Sukumaran Nair, Professor, delivered a Sri Chithira Thirunal Memorial Annual Lecture on talk on “Mathematical Foundations of Technology” “Evolving Issues on Cyber Security in the Financial in the National Technology Day Celebrations at Sector” organized by State Bank of Travancore on Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology on 28th February 2015. 12/05/2015. • Ms. Chithra A.S. and Ms. Resmi Sekhar, Associate Training Programme conducted by the Department Professors, participated in workshop on “PG Syllabus for students and Course plan preparation of KTU–Trivandrum Cluster” on 29.04.15 organized by GEC, Barton Hill • The Department of Computer Science & Engineering sponsored by TEQIP-II. organized a seminar on “Fault Tolerant Computing” by Mr. Ignatious C.A., Advisor (Research & Development, • Ms. Renetha J.B., Associate Professor and Ms. Sunu LMCST) and Former Deputy Director, Systems Thomas, Asst. Professor, successfully completed Reliability, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram on 7th ‘Database Design and Programming with SQL September 2015. Faculty Training Program’ organized by Oracle Academy and ICT Academy of Kerala at Marian Engineering College from 11th to 15th May 2015. • Ms. Anila Thankappan, Asst. Professor, attended SAKSHAM– IT Champion Training Program from 07/09/15 to 12/09/15 conducted by Microsoft. • Ms. Divya Christopher, Asst. Professor, attended two day workshop on “Design and Engineering” at College of Engineering, Trivandrum on 30th and 31st October 2015. • Ten Faculty members of CSE/IT Department attended the Internet of Things (IoT) training conducted at Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology Student Achievements on 09/12/15 and 10/12/15. • Ms. Margaret James of S7 • Ms. Anila Thankappan, Asst. Professor, attended CSE secured 6th Rank in the STTP on “Advanced Algorithm & Complexity Theory” seventh semester B. Tech Kerala organized by Department of Computer Science University Examination, Nov & Engineering on 14th to18th December 2015 at 2015. LBS Institute of Technology for Women under the sponsorship of TEQIP –II. • Ms. Sneha Suresh of S4 CSE has successfully completed Hi Tech Biped workshop conducted by • Ms. Chithira Rakshmi G., Asst. Professor, attended Technophilia Systems in association with Robotics two days Robotic workshop held at LMCST on and Computer Applications Institute of USA held 19th - 20th September 2015. at GEC, Barton Hill on 17/01/15 and 18/01/15.

4 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News DEPARTMENT OF • Two students of the S5 ME attended a workshop on “3D Printing” held at the Govt. Engg. College, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Barton Hill in March 2015. • An invited talk by Sri. A. K. Asraff, Scientist, LPSC, • Three students of S5 ME attended a 2-day workshop ISRO on “Structural Engineering” was delivered “Tablot” based on Robotics at LMCST in September to the S7 ME students on February 2015. 2015. • A lecture on “Introduction to Finite Element Analysis” DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & was given by Prof. F.P. Joshua, HOD, to the S8 students in January 2015. COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING • Mr. John Philip M., Asst. Professor, attended a Department News 2-day National workshop on “Recent Innovations • Mr. Ram Prasad Tripathy, HOD, attended the “UNCTAD in Engineering Materials”, organized by Travancore - EMPRETEC Entrepreneurship” Training Workshop, Engineering College on 25th and 26th June 2015. in association with LIFE at Kolkata from 14th to 19th • Dept. of ME. actively involved in the Technical December 2015. Exhibition “TEXPO 2015” conducted at the Govt. • Ms. Debaraty Ganguly, Asst. Professor, received Polytechnic College, Neyyatinkara. “Indian National Academy of Engineering Award” for • Mr. Jayaram V., Mr. Sajith Krishnan R., Mr. Vishnu C.S., “Mentoring Engineering Teachers by INAE fellows” Mr. Akhil Augustine are the newly joined faculty April 2015. members. • 100% result in second semester M Tech AE&I Kerala Student Achievements University examination in 2015. • Mr. Sanjay Nandakumar, Mr. Anathu T Nair, Mr. Students Achievements Gokul A. R. (2015 batch) UST Global, Mr. Sanjay • Ms. Indu R. secured second Nandakumar, Mr. Jithin (2015 batch) (Speridian) rank in Seventh semester along with Mr. Nirmal, Mr. Nandakishore, Mr. Aswin Kerala university B Tech degree Bhadran, Mr. Cyril John, Mr. Nevin Abraham (2016 examination batch) (IBS) were placed in various MNCS. • Mr. Vaisakh Anand, Mr. Jaffin • The team including the students Mr. Joel Joy, Mr. Justin Jose, Ms. Anura Nair A R, & Ms. Gowri H L got Gokul G.S., Mr. Joseph Kevin of the S7 ME secured FIRST price in YAGNA DRUVA band competition 3rd prize in the University Inter-Collegiate Netball 2015 held at LBS. Tournament in February 2015. • Mr. Ram Prasad Tripathy, HOD, inaugurated ONAM • Six students of the S7 ME attended a five-day celebrations organized by students of 2013-2017 Internship Program at the Steel and Industrial (S5 EC) batch on 20th August 2015. Forgings Limited, Thrissur in August 2015. • Mr. Pramod M., Ms. Lekshmi U. R., Ms. Revathi S. • Two students of the S7 ME attended a 10-day Prakash, Ms. Aarsha R. G., Ms. Greeshma S. B., Mr. Internship Program at the Cochin Shipyard in Sreekumar M G, Mr. Vivekanand S., Ms. Magi Tom, September 2015. Ms. Divyasree S. G, (UST). Ms. Anagha S Menon, • Eight students of the S7 ME attended a 4-day “IN- Mr. Ajay Joseph, Mr. Jenson Babu (SPERIDIAN). Ms. plant” Training Program at the Ultratech Cement Megha Nath S. (SIGTECH), Ms. L. Sreedevi (TCS), Ms. Ltd., Tamil Nadu. Jinimol Joseph, Ms. Nimisha Thomas, Ms. Shalom Clare, Ms. Geethu Krishna (Software Incubator), Ms. • Two students of the S5 ME attended the “Automobile Kanaka (HCL), Ms. Krithika Krishnan (Sutherland), Training Program–Vehicle Overhauling” held in Ms. Silpa Mohan (Sigtech Wireless Technologies) January 2015 at Thiruvanathapuram. are proud for being placed. • Vishnu Suresh of S5 ME attended the “Biped Botix” Workshop/Conferences workshop on two-legged robotics held at Govt. Engg. College, Barton Hill, conducted by Technophilia • Ms. Debaraty Ganguly, Asst. Professor, attended a in January 2015. one day National Workshop (IEEE AP-MTT chapter,

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 5 LMCST News Kolkata Section) on “DRA Research: An Experience • Ms. Lini T. Koshy and Dr. Rini Jones S. B., presented over the Last Decade”, CRNN, University of Calcutta, a paper titled “A Review of Model Based Maximum 15th May, 2015. Power Point Tracking Techniques in PV Panels” • Ms. Debaraty Ganguly, Asst. Professor, attended a Second National Conference on Recent Advances in two day National Workshop (IEEE AP-MTT chapter, ECE/EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Mohandas College Kolkata Section) on “A Generation of Antenna of Engineering and Technology, July 2015. Research and GTLM (GARG)”, CRNN, University • Ms. Neethu S. Johnson and Ms. Soorya S. R., of Calcutta, 7th & 8th May, 2015. presented a paper titled “Vibration Control in • Ms. Debaraty Ganguly, Asst. Professor, attended IEEE Dual Stage H DD Using HMS Algorithm”, Second International Conference “Computers and Devices National Conference on Recent Advances in ECE/ for Communication” at University of Calcutta, at EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Mohandas College of Swissotel, 16th to 18th December, 2015. Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum. • Dr. Dinakardas C. N., Dr. Rini Jones S. B., Ms. Nisha • Ms. Parvathy R. C. and Ms. Veena V. U., presented a George, Associate Professors, attended one day paper titled “Shadow Detection and Reconstruction incubation training at Technopark on 5th Nov, 2015. in Aerial Images Using Adaptive Unpainting Algorithm”, Second National Conference on Paper Presentation Recent Advances in ECE/EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), • Ms. Athira G. and Ms. Sreeja K. K., presented a paper Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, titled “Fuzzy Control of a Walking Piezo Actuator”, Trivandrum. Second National Conference on Recent Advances • Ms. Reshmi R. T. and Mr. Shammy Arun Mathew,” in ECE, EEE and CSE (Prabandh-15), Mohandas presented a paper titled Co-operative Adaptive College of Engineering, Trivandrum, 2015. Cruise Control Using ABC Optimization”, Second • Ms. Neena Tom presented a paper titled, “PI National Conference on Recent Advances in ECE/ Controller for Z Scanning Probe Microscope” in EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Mohandas College of National Conference “Applications of Engineering Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum. for Green Technology (AEGT)” on Feb 20-21, Heera • Ms. Rija K. Rajan and Mr. Shammy Arun Mathew, College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum, presented a paper titled “Waste Water Treatment 2015. Process by PSO Algorithm based Model Predictive • Mr. Aneesh M. and Ms. Veena V.U., presented a Control”, Second National Conference on Recent paper titled “Multirate Processing Technique for Advances in ECE/EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Obtaining Integer and Fractional Order Derivatives Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, of Low Frequency Signals with Noise Shaping Trivandrum. Optimization”, National Conference on Recent • Ms. Shamila N. and Ms. Manju M. S., presented Advances in ECE/EEE/CSE, Organized by Mohandas a paper titled “VLSI Implementation for Turbo College of Engineering and Technology on 31st Decoder Architecture using Max Log BCJR July 2015. Algorithm for Communication Systems”, Second • Ms. Deepthi S. and Dr. Dinakar Das C. N., presented National Conference on Recent Advances in ECE/ a paper titled “Recent Long Term Online Multiface EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Mohandas College of Tracking Techniques: Review” Second National Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum. Conference on Recent Advances in ECE/EEE/CSE • Ms. Shilu Frank and Mr. Greejith M.G., presented (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Mohandas College of Engineering a paper titled “Intelligent Closed Loop Insulin and Technology. Delivery System using Genetic Algorithm”, Second • Ms. H. Hasna and Mr. Jobin Jose, presented a paper National Conference on Recent Advances in ECE/ titled “A Review of Lung Nodule Classification EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15), Mohandas College of Method”, Second National Conference on Recent Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum. Advances in ECE, EEE and CSE (PRABANDH-2015), • Ms. Sruthi M. S. and Mr. Jobin Jose, presented a paper Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, titled “Selective Data Hiding in Encrypted H.264/ Trivandrum, July 2015. AVC Video Streams”, Second National Conference on Recent Advances in ECE/EEE/CSE (‘PRABANDH’ 15),

6 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, • EEE Alumni meeting “RETRACE’15” was conducted Trivandrum. on 8th August 2015. Publications Faculty News • Ms. Neena Tom published a paper titled “Controller • Ms. Sreekala Devi K., Asso. Professor and Ms. Ashima Design for Z axis movement of STM using SPM C. R., Asst. Professor, participated in the workshop control software” in ‘International Journal of on “PG Syllabus and course plan preparation of Engineering and Advanced Technology, (IJEAT)’, Kerala Technological University – Trivandrum ISSN: 2249-8958, June 2015. cluster” on 29th April 2015 at Govt. Engg College, Barton Hill, TVM sponsored by TEQUIP II. • Ms. Christy Thomas Alex and Ms. Soorya S.R, published a paper titled “Inductive Flow Sensor • Ms. Priyanka C.P. , Asst. Professor, presented a paper for Fluid velocity Measurement in Pipelines”, IJERT, titled “Speed Control of 11 Phase BLDC Motor Volume 4, Issue 07, July, 2015. Using Fuzzy Logic Controller” in IEEE International Conference 2015 (Tap Energy) at the Amrita Vishwa • Ms. H. Hasna and Mr. Jobin Jose published a paper Vidyapeetham University, Kollam on 24th June 2015. titled “Lung Nodule Classification Using Multi level Patch based Control Analysis and Decision Student’s Achievements Tree Classifier”, International Research Journal of • Ms. Ancy Franklin of S8 EEE attended a technical Engineering and Technology, Volume 02, Issue 03, fest which was a National level Exhibition at the June 2015. Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam on 14th • Ms. Lini T. Koshy and Dr. Rini Jones S. B., published a and 15th of February 2015 and presented her project paper titled “A Model Based Maximum Power Point titled “Intelligent Voice Operated Wheelchair Using Tracking for PV Panels Using Genetic Algorithm”, Smart phone”. International Journal of Engineering and Technology • Ms. Aswathy J. R., Ms. Ann Jesuine Joseph, Ms. Rinna (IJEAT), ISSN:8949-8958, Volume 04, Issue 06, August Sabu and Ms. Vidya B. of S8 Electrical published 2015. a paper titled “Efficient Border Defense System • Ms. Shamila. N. and Ms. Manju M. S., published Using Image Processing” in the Internal Journal of a paper titled “Implementation of Max Log BCJR Innovations and Implementations in Engineering, Algorithm in Turbo Decoder Architecture for Wireless Volume I, April 2015. Sensor Networks”, IJEAT, Volume 04, Issue 06, Page • Mr. Anoop J. R. of S8 EEE published a paper no: 189-192, August 2015. titled “Intelligent Street Lightning System”, in the • Ms. Sruthi M. S. and Mr. Jobin Jose, published a International Journal of Engineering Technology paper titled “Robust Data Hiding and Secure Key Management and Applied Science Vol.3 issue 7, Generation in H.264 Compressed Videos”, in the July 2015, pp133-137. International Research Journal of Engineering and • Ms. Ashitha M. of S8 EEE secured the Best Outgoing Technology (IRJET), Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2015. Student title of the department for the academic year 2011-2015. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL • Ms. Ashitha M. (8.46), Ms. Geethu Y. S. (8.30), Gopika & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING A. P. (8.27) and Mr. Abhishek Madhav (8.01) got First Class with Distinction in the Kerala University • The rejuvenated Departmental Library was Examination results published in July 2015. inaugurated by Mr. Justin G. Russel and Mr. Ashwin P. • Mr. Abhishek Madhav (UST Global), Ms. Geethu Y S Chandran, members of the executive committee of (ASEC International), Ms. Gopika A P (Sutherland), the Alumni in the presence of HOD, Prof. Mohanalin Ms. Anjana Anil (ASEC International), Ms. Aswathy J J. Rajaratinam on 30th March 2015. R (ASEC International), Ms. Athira S Nair, Mr. Anoop J • An orientation program was conducted for the R (FACE academy, Coimbatore),got placed in various students of EEE 2015-2019 Batch on July 2015. companies during the academic year 2014-15. • A Workshop on Artificial Neural Networks “TECH • Mr. Vishnu Prasannan Nair of S8 EEE was the LOUNGE 2015” was conducted on 23rd July 2015. lead singer in the band “Kaporalz” which got the

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 7 LMCST News first prize in the “Rhythm Divine” competition at 7. Evan Cyril (S3 EC) “Yagna Dhruva 2K15” conducted by LBS -College 8. Joel Joy (S7 ME) of Engineering and Technology. • Mr. Sarang M.C. of S8 EEE won the 2nd prize in Fashion Show in inter-collegiate fest conducted by Musliar College of Engineering and Technology on July 2015. • Mr. Sarang M.C. of S8 EEE won the 2nd prize in Fashion Show at “Déjà vu 2k15”, the inter-college Arts & Tech fest conducted by Heera College of Engineering and Technology. • Mr. Toby Abraham of S8 EEE won the 2nd prize in chess competition at the LMCST inter-college techno cultural fest “Equinox 2k15”. LMCST Women’s Table Tennis Team Secured third • The department of management studies has place in the Kerala University Inter- Collegiate organized Industrial seminar on the topic “Financial tournament held at College of Engineering, th Literacy” for S1& S3 MBA students by Mr. V. Sivaram Trivandrum on 8 October, 2015. from Finmark Financial Technology on 5th October, The participants are: 2015. 1. Anju A. V. (Captain) S7 CS Students Achievements 2. Roney R. S5 CE • Mr. Visakh Vijayakumar, student of 2nd Semester, 3. Neethu Thottan S5 CE has secured 1st position in the event “Maharadha” 4. Rintu Mariyam Thomas S3 CS (The Best Manager) in PRAYAAN 2015 organized 5. Devika S3 CS by Mar Thoma Institute of Information Technology held on 23rd & 24th April, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCE & HUMANITIES. • Prof. Roy K. Varghese of Chemistry Department attended one day seminar on Sustainable Engineering at CET, organized by Abdul Kalam Technological University in June, 2015.

Our Men’s Cricket team secured fourth position in DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL the Kerala University Inter-Collegiate (south zone) EDUCATION tournament held at St. Xavier’s College, Thumba from 8th to 30th October 2015. LMCST Netball Men’s team secured Third position in the Kerala University Inter-Collegiate tournament The participants are: held at Mar Baselios College of Engineering st 1. Arun S. Kumar (Captain) S CS Nalanchira, on 21 November 2015. 2. Prijo Pius S7 ME 3. Aswin Bhadran S7 ME The participants are: 4. Vipin Dev V.S. S7 ME 1. G. S. Gokul (Captain) (S7 ME) 5. Sriram Venugopal S7 IT 2. Tomin Varghese (S7 CS) 6. Nizam S. S7 ME 3. Sreerag A. S. (S7 CS) 7. Vishnu Deth B. M. S5 EC 4. Jude Kurian (S5 ME) 8. Amal Abraham S5 ME 5. Prince Leenas (S3 ME) 9. Krishnachandran C. J. S3 ME 6. Joseph Kevin Joseph (S7 ME) 10. Prasanth M. K. S3 ME

8 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News 11. Abhijith G. P. S3 ME 3. Sanjay S. (S3 ME) 12. Praveen Kumar M. A. S1ME 4. Vishnu M. J. (S3 ME) 5. Vineeth Vijayan (S3 ME) 6. Aiswar S. (S3 Civil) 7. Tariq Nahas (S3 EC) LMCST Shuttle Badminton Men’s team participated in the Kerala University Inter-Collegiate tournament held at College of Engineering, Trivandrum on 13th and 14th October 2015. The participants are: 1. Joel Joy (Captain) (S7 ME) 2. Manu S. Ravi (S7 EC) LMCST Men’s Football team participated in the 3. Sooraj S. P. (S6 ME) Kerala University Inter-Collegiate tournament held 4. Vishnu M.G. (S3 ME) at University stadium, Trivandrum on 13th October 5. Evan Cyril (S3 EC) 2015. 6. Nirmal P. John (S5 ME) 7. Kiran U. K. (S5 ME) The participants are: Our Chess Women’s team participated in the Kerala 1. Joseph Kevin Joseph (Captain) (S7 ME) University Inter- Collegiate tournament held at 2. Sharon P. Mathew (S7 CS) College of Engineering, Trivandrum from 28th & 30th 3. Afnan A. (S7 EEE) September 2015. 4. Achu Aji (S7ME) 5. Adharsh S. B. (S3 ME) Team members are: 6. Sijin T. Sib (S3 ME) 1. Gopika S. (Captain) (S5 CS) 7. Adarsh S. S. (S3 Civil) 2. Reshma (S1 MBA) 8. Vinayak Suresh (S5 ME) 3. Abhijatha A. B. (S3 CS) 9. Rameez Rahim (S3 CS) 4. Devika V. S. (S3 CS) 10. Evan Cyril (S3 EC) 5. Gayathri (S3 EC) 11. Rinosh Babu Thomas (S5 ME) 12. Abhishek Raj D. (S1 MCA ) LMCST Chess Men’s team participated in the Kerala 13. Abdul Vazhu (S3 ME) University Inter-Collegiate tournament held at CET, th th 14. Thomas Jude (S5 ME) Trivandrum from 28 to 30 September 2015. Our Table Tennis Men’s team participated in the Team members are: Kerala University Inter-Collegiate tournament held 1. Gokul A.D. (Captain) (S5 EC) at Sree Ayyappa College, Eramallikkara on 13th 2. Benny B. (S5 EC) October 2015. 3. Ebin Mathew Paul (S5 CE) Team members are: 4. Nevin Nainan (S3 EE) 1. Vishnu Narayanan (Captain) (S7EC) LMCST Basketball Men’s team participated in the 2. Sherin Das Y. L. (S7 EC) Kerala University Inter-Collegiate tournament th 3. Vishnu Vijayan V. R. (S7 EC) held at College of Engineering, Trivandrum on 30 4. Joel Joy (S7 ME) October 2015. LMCST Ball Badminton Men’s team participated in Team members are: the Kerala University Inter-Collegiate tournament 1. G. S. Gokul (Captain) (S7 ME) held at NSS College Nilamel on 25th November 2. Tomin Varghese (S7 CS) 2015. 3. Sreerag A. S. (S7 CS) The participants are: 4. Jude Kurian (S5 ME) 5. Adersh Antony Joseph (S3 EEE) 1. Prabhath K. (Captain) (S3 ME) 6. Prince Leenas (S5 ME) 2. Evan Cyril (S3 EC) 7. Joseph Kevin Joseph (S7 ME)

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 9 LMCST News • An IOT training session for the faculty members was LIFE conducted at LMCST. Shri M. Akshai, Fellow of Kerala (Lourdes Innovation Facility for Excellence) Startup Mission and his team conducted the Training Program. The session included theory classes and With the aim of promoting Innovation and hands on training on Arduino, Python and Raspberry Entrepreneurship activities among the students Pi. Faculty members from ECE, Computer Science and of LMCST, an Innovation Entrepreneurship and Electrical Departments were participated in the event. Development Centre (IEDC) was inaugurated with Based on the training, many of the students were the support of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM). IEDC given guidance by some of the faculty members for provides students of Lourdes Matha College of Science developing innovative projects which were presented & Technology, opportunity to join the dynamic young in project competitions conducted by various colleges entrepreneurs’ population and aims to boost the and won prizes. student entrepreneurship activities by conducting workshops, seminars and leadership camps. • The Innovation Entrepreneurship and Development Centre (IEDC) and ‘startup boot camp’ of LMCST was inaugurated by Shri. P H Kurian I A S, Principal Secretary to Govt., Industries and IT Dept. A young entrepreneur Mr. Ayappan Asokan, shared his experience and ideas for becoming a successful entrepreneur.

• One day training program was organised for the students on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development by Mr. Sherin, Assistant Prof, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally. The session covered case study, advantages, requirements and PLACEMENT CELL ACTIVITIES output pathway for innovation and importance of time and responsibilities of students. The session was • Hosted Recruitment Drives of 14 companies in 2015 well attended by students from all the departments (UST, MINDTREE, ELGI,IBS, AMERICAN MEGATREND, of the college. MILLAGROW, GOGREEN, ALLIANCE, PIVOTSYSTEM, HDFC, SMART, RELLIANCE, SUTHERLAND, TVS) • Advanced Partnership with Infosys for the fourth time. • Induction Programme of ICT Academy was arranged for S1 and S2 students. Conducted Soft Skill training for second year, Intensive Aptitude Training for third year and Finishing School for the fourth year students. • Two day workshop on robotics was conducted (where scientific theories and practicals meet) on 19/09/15 and 20/09/15. Dr. A. S. Shaja (Former Research Scientist of IIT Bombay) was the resource person.

10 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News • Mr. Aswin P Chandran, Placement Officer of LMCST got “Young Achievers Award in the National Employability EQUINOX 2K15 Conclave” in 2015. The eighth edition of the fest ‘EQUINOX 2K15’ was • Infosys(1), IBS (10), UST Global (22), SMART (9), inaugurated by Rev.Fr.Dr. Mani Puthiyidom, President Pivot System (12), Spericon (7), Wipro(17), Spinware of LMCES. The theme was “Go Green”, which stands as Technologies (1), HCL (1), Manma Infotech (1), IBM(1), a constant reminder that though fun, entertainment ASEC(5), Exaled Software (5), FACE (2), TCS (1), Sutherland and education are the main focus of every fest, the (1), Travancore Analytics (1), RMESI (1), Soft Incubator main concern is to be mindful and sensitive towards (10), Muthoot (1), Sristi Software (1), Speridian (4) are Mother Nature. The event conducted at the College th th a few companies in which our students were placed. campus on 17 and 18 February 2015 was filled with dazzling events, both technical and cultural, NSS TECHNICAL CELL including the performances of the contemporary rock band ‘ Lagori’ and breathtaking stunts of ‘Ghost Riders’ and ‘Club Moto’. The cultural events during • LMCST NSS Technical cell visited Killi Providence EQUINOX 2K15 were Choreo Video (Group Dance), Home on 19/11/2015. Clothes and money collected Spot de Choreo (Spot Dance), Persona, Fashion Show, by staff and students were handed to Sr. Tessette, Spot Photography and Treasure Hunt. Technical events who is in charge of the home. Students conducted ‘Cyber Nova 2K15’ (by Computer Science/Information various cultural programs to cheer up the differently Technology Dept.),‘Techtronixx 2K15’(by Electronics abled inmates. The visit was really an eye opener for and Communication Dept.), ‘Electro Surge 2K15’(by the students of NSS Technical Cell. Electrical & Electronics Dept.) and ‘Yantra 2K15’(by Mechanical Engineering Dept.) were conducted on 17th February 2015.

• World Students day celebration was organized by LMCST on 15th October 2015 to commemorate the birthday of our former President, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Rev. Fr. George Manthuruthil presided over the function and was inaugurated by Mr. K. S. Sabarinathan MLA.

ONAM CELEBRATION 2015

ONAM celebration was inaugurated by Prof. James Kattady on 21th August, 2015. Onasadya for students

OFFICE BEARERS-STUDENTS COUNCIL Chairman-Aswin Bhadran (ME) Vice Chairman-Keerthana S. S. (EEE) Secretary-Tomin Varghese (CSE) Arts Club Secretary –Amritha A. P. (ECE) Sports Secretary-Rahul S. Nair (ME)

JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 11 LMCST News All staff members actively participated in various games like Candle lighting, Biscuit eating, Balloon balancing and Cups stacking conducted by staff club. A delicious lunch was served to the entire staff members. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Daniel C. Ribu.

as well as staff of LMCST was organized by students of seventh semester (2012-2016) in association with LMCST. STAFF CLUB ACTIVITIES -2015

The new offi ce bearers of Staff Club elected in the General Body meeting held on 11/12/2015 at LOMAA hall are: President: Ms. Beshiba Wilson Secretary: Mr. Daniel C. Ribu Treasurer: Ms. Priya Sekhar S. Vice President: Mr. Sreekumaran B. Joint Secretary: Mr. Chandradas S.V.

CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATIONS– 2015

LMCST Staff Club celebrated Christmas on 18th December 2015 at LOMAA Hall. The programme started with a prayer song by Ms. Renu. Ms. Beshiba Wilson, President, Staff Club delivered the welcome speech. Mr. A.T Thomas, Vice President, LMCES presided over the function and addressed the gathering. Christmas greetings were given by Er. Philip John, Secretary, LMCES, Prof. P. M. Hormese, Director, LMCST, Prof. Thomas Chacko, Principal, LMIHMCT and Rev. Fr. Varghese Edachethra, Member LMCES. Various programmes like Christmas Carol songs and Kid’s songs were conducted. Staff club members distributed cakes to the staff members of LMCST.

EDITORIAL BOARD Advisor : Prof. P. M. Hormese, Director Chief Editor: Prof. Dr. V. Syam Prakash, Principal Staff Editors: Ms. Nisha George, Associate Prof. Dept. of ECE Ms. Prajisha J. P., Assistant Prof. Dept. of CE 12 JANUARY - DECEMBER 2015 LMCST News