Along with strengthening the academic background of the students, PACE also strives on their overall development and exposure. Each department has formed associations or clubs which conducts various seminars, workshops, industry visits and exhibitions. Such associations also arranges talks by eminent personalities across various industries and thus help the students to be in line with the latest trends and opportunities in the area and thus play a major role in the overall development of the students.
The following Associations / clubs are available:
Environment Cell & AICTE Activity Cell, P. A. College of Engineering (PACE), in association with IEEE TEMS AND IEEE EMBS organized a session about ‘ENERGY AWARENESS’ on 25th January 2024 to the second year students of AIML department. Prof. John Valder, from Electronics and Communication department was the resource person and Prof. Nazreen Aysha, from AIML was the departmental co-ordinator for the session.
The session started with the introduction of fossil fuels formation over millions of years, history of exploration of fossil fuels, their utilization in the energy and transport sector, depletion of the sources due to extensive use and their adverse effects on the global warming. The students were shown with a demonstration how to save electrical energy and hence monetary savings annually using energy efficient LED bulbs and conventional incandescent bulbs with a specified load and subsequently its effect on the environment and the future generation. The students were instructed to visit their neighbourhood to create awareness about the necessity of energy conservation and means of conservation using energy efficient electrical equipment.
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.
PACE NSS, joined hands with Institution Innovation Council and Environmental Cell, to organise a one-day camp at P.A. College of Engineering, focusing on organic farming and waste management, on Jan 10, 2023. The event, which was conducted, on account of National Youth Day, witnessed active participation from NSS students of III Semester who passionately took part in morning sessions dedicated to planting saplings and cultivating vegetables around the guesthouse premises.
In the afternoon, Professor C. V. Pujar led an enlightening session on kitchen waste management, introducing the innovative Harmipot technique. This practical demonstration provided valuable insights into effective waste management practices, enhancing the participants' understanding of sustainable approaches.
Professor C. V. Pujar addressed the gathering, sharing valuable information about NSS initiatives related to organic farming and waste management. His comprehensive explanation enriched the participants' knowledge and highlighted the colleges commitment to sustainable practices.
NSS coordinator Ismail.S, Campus Supervisor Rudresh, and NSS Department Coordinators Nishitha, alongside Dr. Shareefraju, played pivotal roles as guiding figures throughout the day. They actively guided students in planting and cultivating vegetables, emphasizing the importance of sustainable agriculture.
The one-day NSS camp successfully blended theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences, nurturing a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness among the participants. The collaboration between NSS and the Environmental Cell underscored the college&s dedication to promoting eco-friendly practices.
In conclusion, the event proved to be a fruitful endeavor, aligning with the colleges broader mission of instilling environmental consciousness and sustainable practices within the student community. The active participation and engagement of students showcased a promising commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
Environment Cell & AICTE Activity Cell, P. A. College of Engineering, in association with IEEE TEMS AND IEEE EMBS organized a weeklong ‘ENERGY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN’ from 9th December 2023 to 16th December 2023 to the first year students of 2023-24 batch at PACE. Prof. John Valder and Prof. Nandini S., Department of Electronics and Communication were the resource persons for the sessions.
The sessions started in each sections of first year with the introduction of fossil fuels formation over millions of years, history of exploration of fossil fuels, their utilization in the energy and transport sector, depletion of the sources due to extensive use and their adverse effects on the global warming. The students were shown with a demonstration how to save electrical energy and hence monetary savings annually using energy efficient LED bulbs and conventional incandescent bulbs with a specified load and subsequently its effect on the environment and the future generation. The students were instructed to visit their neighbourhood to create awareness about the necessity of energy conservation and means of conservation using energy efficient electrical equipment.
Environment Cell & AICTE Activity Cell, P. A. College of Engineering, in association with IEEE TEMS AND IEEE EMBS organized a weeklong ‘ENERGY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN’ from 9th December 2023 to 16th December 2023 to the first year students of 2023-24 batch at PACE. Prof. John Valder and Prof. Nandini S., Department of Electronics and Communication were the resource persons for the sessions.
The sessions started in each sections of first year with the introduction of fossil fuels formation over millions of years, history of exploration of fossil fuels, their utilization in the energy and transport sector, depletion of the sources due to extensive use and their adverse effects on the global warming. The students were shown with a demonstration how to save electrical energy and hence monetary savings annually using energy efficient LED bulbs and conventional incandescent bulbs with a specified load and subsequently its effect on the environment and the future generation. The students were instructed to visit their neighbourhood to create awareness about the necessity of energy conservation and means of conservation using energy efficient electrical equipment.
National Energy Conservation Day was observed at PACE campus on 14 th December 2023 to promote energy efficiency, raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation, and encourage sustainable practices. In a bid to address the growing challenges of energy sustainability and environmental concerns, PACE commemorated National Energy Conservation Day on 14.12.2023 in association with the Environment Cell.
The day saw a series of events, campaigns, and initiatives aimed at fostering a sense of responsibility towards energy consumption and promoting energy-efficient practices in all classrooms and administrative buildings. Student members of the cell, led by Prof. CV Pujar, Dr. Krishna Prasad N, Dr. Prashanth Pai and Prof. Shainy Mathew, actively participated in these initiatives.
Dr. Ramis MK, Principal of PACE, stressed during the gathering that as the institute reflects on the success of National Energy Conservation Day, the focus now shifts to the long-term implementation of sustainable practices in the institute and our own houses. A memorandum was submitted to the Principal, on the occasion of celebration, to reduce power consumption in the campus by installing low power consumption appliances. National Energy Conservation Day 2023 serves as a crucial reminder of the shared responsibility to safeguard the environment. The collaborative efforts of members of the Environment Cell underscore the commitment to building a more sustainable and energy-efficient PACE Campus.
On 17 th July-2023, as a part of vanamahotsava and Social Connect Responsibility, the second year students of ECE department in collaboration with Environment cell of PACE, planted few tree saplings near the Nadupadav bus stop. Prof. C.V Pujar coordinator of environment cell, Prof. Mohammad Hussain HOD-EC, Prof. Tenson Jose, Prof. Mohammad Salim and Mr. Nishant were present during this program.
Biotek PACE Forum in Collaboration with the Environmental Cell of PACE, celebrated Van Mahotsava on 7 th July, 2023. Dr Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal , Prof. C. V. Pujar, Coordinator of Environmental Cell, Dr. Prashanth Pai , HOD-ME department, Ms. Shafinaz, Admission Officer, Mr. Rudresh, Campus Supervisor, along with students and staff of Department of Biotechnology, PACE planted saplings as the part of this programme in the campus. This was followed by an environmental awareness programme and Quiz competition, where Dr. Krishnaprasad, HOD, Department of Biotechnology addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of Biodiversity.
On June 19, 2023, the Environment Cell, in collaboration with the AICTE Activity Points Cell and ISTE, organised a talk on "Conservation of the Environment" by Mr. Prashant Kumar Pai, RFO, Mangalore Division.
Prof. Pujar C. V. welcomed the gathering and gave an overview of the programme. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, presided over the function. Mr. Prashant Kumar Pai pointed out in his speech that the environment and living beings must coexist in harmony. The environment is now under threat due to overpopulation. The fact that the environment around us is being overexploited to meet human needs is concerning. We are unable to maintain a healthy balance with nature as a result of numerous human activities. The speaker inspired the students to protect the environment.
Prof. John Valder concluded the programme with a formal vote of thanks to the resource person and all participants. Dr. Prashanth Pai, HOD, Mechanical, and ISTE Coordinator Dr. Maruthi Prashanth B. H., as well as teaching and non-teaching faculty and students, attended the programme. Shabnaz Akthar, 6th semester CS department, was the official host of the event.
Mr. Prashant Pai, Range Forest Officer (RFO) Mangalore Division planted trees in PACE Campus, as a part of the Inauguration of “Green Initiatives 2023”, of PACE ENVIRONMENT CELL, on June 19, 2023. The program was conducted in association with ISTE and AICTE ACTIVITY CELL. Dr. Ramis M K, Principal, PACE, Prof. C V Pujar, In-charge, Environment Cell, and Officials from Forest Department were the dignitaries present during the program. It is planned to plant bio-diversified and indigenous species of plants during the monsoon season, in association with Forest Department.
The scientific naming of species of different plants in PACE Campus, was inaugurated by Mr. Anas Edathadika, Indian International Professional Footballer and Mohammed Riswan, Freestyler on May 3 rd , 2023 in front of Administrative Block. The program was conducted as a part of the subject entitled SCR( Social Connect and Responsibility) under the aegis of Environment Cell. Dr. Ramis. M. K, Principal –PACE, Dr. Syed Ameen, Dean-Student affairs, Dr. Saleemulla Khan , Principal-PACP, Dr. Sajeesh Raghunandan, Principal-PAIP, Mr. Sharfuddin. P.K., AGM-PAET, Dr. Chandana, SCR Coordinator, Mr. Iqbal, Physical director, Mr. Haseed, Mechanical Lab Instructor were present during occasion. All plant species in the campus will be given the Scientific Naming under this initiative.
Environment Cell PACE, and ISTE Chapter PACE in association with AICTE Activity Cell organized VANAMAHOTSAVA 2023 in the campus on 6th June 2023. A few saplings (fruit bearing) were planted by students and staff members near PACE Auditorium.
Principal Dr. Ramis M K, Environment Cell In Charge, Prof. C. V. Pujar and AICTE Activity Cell In Charge, Prof. John Valder were present during the event. AICTE Activity Student leaders of various department and Environment Cell Members were also present during planting of the sapling. While addressing the students, Dr. Ramis M. K., inspired the students to understand the spirit of Celebration of Environment Day and protect the environment, throughout the year.
The Agricultural Department Bantwala in association “Environment Cell” and “Young Farmers Club”, P. A. College Of Engineering Mangalore, planted bio-diversified, saplings on 21 st July, in PACE Campus.
The Officials from Department of Agriculture, Bantwala, Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal PACE, Prof. C. V. Pujar, Professor in Charge Environment Cell, Mr. Haseed, Young Farmers Club Coordinator were present at the venue.
Environment Cell (EC) in association with NSS Unit and Young Farmers Club (YFC)observed world Environment day at P.A College of Engineering, Mangalore Campus on 6th June, 2022.
Dr. Ramis M K, Principal, Prof C V Pujar, In charge of EC, Mr. Sharfuddeen , AGM, DrPrashanthPai M, Head, Department of ME, Mr. Faisal, Head, CPOD, Prof Ismail S, NSS In charge, Prof Ismail Shafi, Head Department of Physics, EC Members from Various departments, Campus supervisor and team of gardeners were present during the occasion.
Students from various departments planted bio diversified saplings in different areas. Saplings of various verities like Mango, Chikkoo, Rambuton, Guava, Sandal wood, Blueberry, teakwood and many other varieties were planted.
Prof C V Pujar, In Charge of EC welcomed the gathering and spoke about how environment cell is working in the campussince 2018and told that more than 750 saplings are planted and maintained in the campus since then.
Dr.Ramis M K, Principal, addressed the gathering and spoke about various gardens that are existing in the campus withtheirlocation and in what way students can use the spare time to develop such garden. He also explained how young farmers club was evolved during COVID time.
PACE Campus is blessed to have a lush and green campus with more than 6000 Trees spread across 60 Acres. Also the Rain Water Harvesting facility in the campus adds to the beauty. Though Green Campus Initiatives were at place for quite a long time, there was a vigorous move on this front since March 2020. The following gardens are established till date during this period. The Young Farmers Club is an enthusiastic group of Staff Students interested in farming and gardening. The club was instrumental in the development of the various gardens in the campus. The World Environment Day was celebrated during the Year 2020 and 2021, with some activities and competitions.
(On the Sloping Mountain in front of Ladies Hostel and around the play ground) An existing garden with a variety of trees like Neem, Honge, Mango, Honne, Bete, Rosewood, Punerpoli, Bread fruit , Dhoop, Bay laurel leaf tree (biriyani leaf tree)and Jack fruit.
On June 6 2020, day of Vanamahotsavsa, another 100 trees were planted which includes Sandal,Teak, Mahagony, Bilwapatre (Wood Apple), Guava, Indian Soap Berry, Indian Black Berry, Rose Apple, Custard Apple and Mangos. Also another 50 Arcaenut Trees are planted here. Later around 500 trees of above species and above were planted on this slopy mountain and around the entire playground in the campus in association with the Forest Department.
(A garden made during June 2020 with around 150 trees of various fruits like Rambutan, Varieties of Mango, Sugar Apple, Butterfruit, Pepper Creepers, Pepper Bush Shower Shop, Gumless Jackfruit
Red Jackfruit, Thailand Jackfruit,
Mangosteen ,Guava, Eggfruit Cocoa, Drumstick, Cashewnut etc.
A garden made during June 2020 with around 40 trees of Dragon Fruit
A garden which can give the basic vegetables required in the hostel. Brought up on the backyard of the boys hostel.
The Herbal Garden is meant for bringing up plants, shrubs, trees, creepers with medicinal values like Pepper, Ginger, Aloevera, Murayya etc. This Garden is brought up in front of PACP.
The department of Electrical & Electronics and Electronics & Communication in association with Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineering organized an expert talk on ‘Career Opportunities in Core Domain’ on May 30, 2022. The resource person and chief guest was Mr. Sachin Prabhu, Director and Founder, Manipal Educare.
He enlightened the students with the various opportunities available in the core domain in the era of IT boom and the need for upskilling which may become the backbone for competitive placement and career growth.
In his presidential address, Principal Dr. Ramis M. K., highlighted the need for focusing on internship, miniproject and main project in enhancing the employability skills. Mr. Denzil Vikram Moras compeered the program. Ms. Tasmiya G. S. welcomed the gathering and Mr. Mohideen Muaz Beekay proposed the vote of thanks. Prof. John Valder, Head, the department of Electrical & Electronics and all the faculty members were present.
The department of Electrical and Electronics in association with Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (AEEE) and ISTE organized a one day webinar titled “POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS and STABILITY” on15th of December 2021 under the banner ElectriQ-2. Dr. Ramis M. K., P.A. College of Engineering, presiding over the inaugural function advised the students to upskill the technological advances by attending expert talks regularly. The chief guest and resource person Dr. Shashidhar M. Kotian, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, a well known researcher in the field of Power System while delivering the talk stressed the students to utilize the available algorithms to address and solve the stability problems encountered. He has also spoke about the origin and classification of different types of faults and disturbances and the ways to model the power system using suitable mathematical models.The head of the department. Prof. John Valder graced the occasion. Prof. Nandini S coordinator of AEEE and Prof. Divya P coordinated the program. All the faculty and non teaching staff participated in the event. Mr. Mohammed Shahabaz P L welcomed the gathering. Mr. Hisham Abdul Razik compered the program and Ms. Jyothi proposed the vote of thanks.
The department of Electrical and Electronics in association with Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (AEEE) organized a one day departmental activity titled ‘ElectriQ’ - Let the Evolution Begin, on 9th December 2021. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, P. A. College of Engineering, inaugurated the activities. As a chief guest speaking on the occasion, he advised the future engineers the necessity of multidisciplinary requirements to survive in the industry. He also requested the students to look back at the alumni and convert simple ideas into products so that humanity can be served at its best. Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal, during her address to the students stressed the requirement of hardwork and commitment to achieve their goals in life. The Prof. John Valder, HOD, EE Department, in his address motivated the students to inculcate the human values in every aspect of the career. The various events which were planned to encourage the students to bring out their talents. The various events conducted were Technical Quiz, Technical paper presentation, non technical events such as treasure hunt, essay writing. The students of the department of Electrical and Electronics actively participated in the day long events. The program was coordinated by Prof. Nandini S, Assistant Professor, EE Department. Yunus Fazil, and Mr. Denzil Vikram Moras were the student coordinators. Ms. Tasmiya welcomed the gathering. Mr. Denzil compeered the program and proposed the vote of thanks.
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Ankush (VII CSE) | President |
| 2 | Ms. Aishwarya V N (VII CSE) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Jouhar Ali (V CSE) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Dhyan Mohan (V CSE) | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | Mr. Mohammed Nouman (III CSE) | Joint Secretary |
| 6 | Mr. Hibah Abdul Razzak (V CSE) Ms. Disha D Naik (III CSE) | Sports Representative |
| 7 | Mr. Afeel (VII CSE) Mr. Shanen Thajjdeen Khazin(VII CSE) | Placement Representative |
P.A College of Engineering Mangalore, Department of Training and Placement in association with ASCII and CSI conducted SPARK-22, a multi-disciplinary program for 2nd year engineering students of PACE with four events such as Technical Workshops, Booths, Poster Making Competition and Project exhibition on 28 th July, 2022.
Technical Workshop
The program started with technical workshops led by Mr. Rabeeh T.A, Mr. Muadh and Mr. Shakeel with title Progressive Web Application, Artificial Intelligence, and Metaverse and Block chain technologies, respectively.
Linux and Competitive Booths
The workshop was followed, with Booth Sessions, namely the Linux Booth and Competitive Programming Booth, led by the dynamic Second Year CS team comprising Mr. Nouman, Mr. Rabeeh, Mr. Rifaz Ali, Mr. Sanad, Mr. Muadh and mentored by Mr. Faheem, of third year.
The Competitive Programming booth introduced students to the competitive programming field. The Linux booth gave a brief on what are operating systems, kernels, the history of Linux and an introduction to different Linux distributions. They displayed 10 famous Linux distributions installed on virtual machines to give students 12 strong reasons to switch to Linux.
Poster Making Competition
A Poster Making competition was conducted based on a topic "I want to do my final year project on ....... And why?". Keerthana from Biotechnology department got first prize and Nidhi, Thasfiya, Nusaiba from Electronics and Communication Engineering department received second prize for the Poster Making Competition.
Project Exhibition
Project Exhibition was further conducted to demonstrate the students pet projects (robots, web sites, web apps, IOS/Android Apps, etc.). For project exhibition the team of Minooha, Mehek and Fida of Biotechnology department got first prize and the team of Nidhi, Thasfiya and Nusaiba from Electronics and Communication Engineering department received second Prize.
Valedictory Program
The SPARK -22 Program concluded with valedictory function. Mr. Rohit Pai (Delivery Manager, Infosys, Mangalore) was the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker. He talked about the IT Sector: Its evolution & Preparedness for Future. He also advised that "there is a large number of opportunities around. Improve your skill sets and make use of every opportunity and take a chance to show case yourself. Learning is there in everything and what you learn will fetch you in some or the other places. Keep learning from whatever chance you get". Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal PACE, highlighted the importance of skill along with academic excellence. The winners and runners of the competitions were honored with cash prize, mementos, and certificate. Mr. Sharafudheen P.K (AGM-Campus, PAET) was the guest of honor. Dr. Sharmila Kumari (Vice Principal PACE), Prof. Mohammed Hussain (Training and Placement Officer, PACE),Heads of various department, Teaching and non- teaching staff, Students of various department were also present for the program. Prof. Abdul Majeed K.M and Prof. Nishant N of Computer Science department were the Staff Coordinators and Mr. Nouman and Ms. Rifah were the Students Coordinator of SPARK-22. Mr. Nihal of Mechanical Engineering Department welcomed the gathering, Ms Irfana of Biotechnology department proposed vote of thanks. Ms. Shabnaz of Computer Science and Engineering compeered the program.
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, Department of Computer Science and Engineering in association with ASCII and CSI, conducted workshop on “Insights of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-Research Perspective hands on session” from 18th May to 20th May 2022. Mrs. Anushree Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, PACE, Mangalore was the resource person. The students and faculty members from CSE department were present. Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M K was the Staff Coordinator for the event. The valedictory program was conducted on 20th May 2022. Participation certificate given to participants and resource person was honored. The feedback about workshop was given by few participants. Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Dr. Sayed Abdul Hayan, Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M K, Resource person Anushree Raj were present in the valedictory ceremony.
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, Department of Computer Science and Engineering under students forum ASCII in association with CSI conducted workshop on “Web Technologies - Design to Deploy Process”
On 9th November 2021. Dr. Madhwaraj Shetty, Mangalore University was the resource person for the workshop.
Second year CSE students were the target audience. Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M K and Prof. Ankitha Bekal were the Staff Coordinators for the event.
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, Department of Computer Science and Engineering under ISTE in association with CSI and ASCII conducted invited talk on “Scope and Importance of Environmental Studies” on 2nd December 2021. Dr. Palakshappa, Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore was the resource person for the workshop.
Third year students were the target audience. Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M K was the Staff Coordinator for the event.
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, Department of Computer Science and Engineering under student’s forum ASCII in association with CSI conducted invited talk on “Image feature extraction and classification using Deep Learning with Tensor Flow and Keras” on 9th November 2021. Prof. John Prakash Veigas, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science and Engineering, A.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangalore was the resource person for the workshop. Third year students were the target audience. Prof. Mohammed Hafeez M K was the Staff Coordinator for the event.
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Shayeed Shameez (VII CSE) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Saad Ahmed Mirani (VII ECE) | Vice-president1 |
| 3 | Mr. Sheikh Ziad (VII CSE) | Vice-president2 |
| 4 | Mr. Haneen (VII CSE) | Secretary |
| 5 | Mr. Mohammed Usal (VII ECE) | Joint Secretary |
| 6 | Mr. Faheem (V CSE) | Joint Secretary |
P. A. College of engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering under the banner of EMBED CLUB organized a series of workshops and technical training titled "Workshop on Physical Computing and Cloud Technology" on 12th and 13th Jan, 2022. Event included workshop on Microsoft Azure, workshop on DBMS Concepts and workshop on Open CV & ML in Raspberry Pi and Trainings in Raspberry Pi, Node MCU and STM32 Nucleo Boards.
On 13th Jan., "Embed Design Challenge" (project competition and exhibition) was organized for 2nd year and 3rd year students of department of CSE where students exhibited Basic electronics project and different Linux based operating systems.
Best project were awarded with cash prize and certificates.
PACE Mangalore, Department of computer science and Engineering under EMBED CLUB organized a one day workshop on Micro Bit for ALL on 9th Dec., 2021 for 2nd year students of CSE. The Micro Bit was designed to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software for computers and introducing them to physical computing.
The Micro Bit is an open source hardware embedded system designed by the BBC for use in computer education. The device is described as half the size of a credit card and has an ARM Cortex-M processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack. The device inputs and outputs are through five ring connectors that form part of a larger 25-pin edge connector.
HOD Dr. Sharmila Kumari explained the importance of attending various Technical workshops. Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman introduced students to Microbit, Prof. Mohammed Saifuddin went through other development boards available at Embed Club. Mohammed Mubasheer and Jouhar Ali conducted hands on session on Microbit using Microbits Make Code Online Compiler. Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman and Prof. Mohammed Saifuddin were the Staff Coordinators for the event and Mubhashir (7th CSE), Jouhar Ali 5th sem CSE) where the student coordinators for the event.
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Mohammed Mubasheer (VII CS) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Ismail Faizan (VII CS) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Mohammed Bilal Afrad (VII CS) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Hassan Abid (VII CS) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Hassan Mashmoom (VII CSE) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Jobin Reji Abraham(VII CSE) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Haneesh Hasan(III CSE) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Tauheed K Bagsiraj(Iii Cse) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Mohammed Bilal Afrad (VII CS) | President |
| 2 | Ms. Anisha Begum (V CSE) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Ms. Shabnaz(III CSE) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Muadh Bin Mohammed Ali (III CSE) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Muhammed Abdullah Hamdan (IV Year CV) | President |
| 2 | Ms.Absana (III Year CV) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Ms. Fathima Asheera, (IV Year CV) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Shaik Abdul Aman, (IV Year CV) | Treasurer |
| 5 | Ms. Fathimath hanna, (II Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 6 | Mr. Akarsh Abraham Ben P (III Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 7 | Ms. Asrin Nusrifa C A (IV Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 8 | Mr. Mohammed Shahid Ali (IV Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 9 | Mr. Abbas Nihad, II Year | Technical Events Organisers |
| 10 | Ms. Shameena Babulal Mokashi, IV Year | Technical Events Organisers |
| 11 | Mr. Ahammed Nijab C. A., IV Year | Technical Events Organisers |
| 12 | Mr. Arun Kumar, IV Year | Technical Events Organisers |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Raseena M P (IV Year CV) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Athmadev B (III Year CV) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Irshad (IV Year CV) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Moiddin Shaikh (IV Year CV) | Treasurer |
| 5 | Mr. Imam Jaffer (IV Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 6 | Ms. Fathima Sunaina (III Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 7 | Mr. Saraswathi P (IV Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 8 | Mr. Vijay Kumar B.P (IV Year CV) | Program Coordinator |
| 9 | Ms. Ayshath Swaliyath Hisana Komar (IV Year CV) | Technical Events Organisers |
| 10 | Mr. Mohammed Hussain Niyaf (IV Year CV) | Technical Events Organisers |
| 11 | Ms. Ayshath Sana (III Year CV) | Technical Events Organisers |
| 12 | Mr. Farzin M Fathah (III Year CV) | Technical Events Organisers |
Institution of Engineers (India) Students Chapter, Environment Cell (EC) and FORCE (Fraternity of Rising Civil Engineering) of P. A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru, observed World Environment Day-2022 by org
The resource person for the event was Dr. Palakshappa K. Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering. Dr. Sharmila Kumari K, Vice Principal, Prof C V Pujar, In charge of Environment Cell, Praveen Suvarna, In charge of IEI, and Dr. Prashanth Pai M, Head, Department of ME, were present and graced the occasion. The resource person Dr. Plalaskappa K spoke about the causes, ill effects of of global warming and climate change. Also discussed about how technology can be utilized to reduce emision greenhouse gasses in particular energy, industry, transportation and construcion sectors using renewable energy resources. The resource person also emphasised the awareness among the people & the role of active participation of the people to curb the menace of Global Warming and Climate Cahange
Ms Absana , the student coordinator of IEI, gave a preamble of the program and welcomed the gathering. Prof C V Pujar extended the gratitude to the resource person and the entire gathering. Faculties and students from various departments have actively participated in the
The Civil Engineering Department of P. A. College of Engineering organized a Webinar on “ Introduction of Civil Engineering software & Their Application in Real Time Projects” to emphasize the need for software in civil engineering practices and align the students skills required for the current industrial requirements. The event was organized by IEI (Institute of Engineer) Students Chapter and FORCE (Fraternity of Rising Civil Engineers). The programme was held on 28th April 2022 at Multi-Purpose hall, P.A College of Engineering.”.
Mr. Srinivas Reddy B. Tech., Civil, AT AU, Structural Engineer in MH CEO & Founder of Bhavanam’s C2c was the resource person. The speaker emphasized on the practical aspects, challenges and use of specific software in day today life in the field of civil engineering like Planning, Analysis and Design of Civil Engineering Structures. He also emphasized on the latest Software’s used for construction, Planning, Design and Analysis.
The Chief Guest of the programme Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, PACE, emphasized the importance of software and their application in the field of civil engineering. Dr. Palakshappa K., Professor & Head of Civil Engineering, advised the students to learn and update about the latest software’s by organizing value added courses in the department and to be industry ready.
Ms.Raseena, student of final year delivered welcome addres., Ms. Absana student of III year rendered vote of thanks .Prof.Jasim P. P. and Mrs. Aysha Afeeza Assistant Professor, coordinated the program. All the students and staff members participated in the webinar.
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, First Year Engineering Association( FESA) in Association with FORCE (Fraternity Of Rising Civil Engineers) celebrated World Water Day on 2nd March, 2022 by organizing a technical talk by Dr. Palakshappa K., Professor & Head, Civil Engineering Department on the topic “Save Water - Save Life”.
Chief Guest Dr. Sayyad Ameen Ahammad, Director MBA & Dean Student Affairs, highlighted the importance of water, water scarcity and necessity to save water. Dr. Palakshappa K. presented scenario of world water resources, fresh water & importance of groundwater, exploitation of fresh water, water pollution, reasons for scarcity, virtual water, methods of saving, how engineers can develop technology for sustainable development of water resources.
Dr. Prashanth Pai, HOD Mechanical, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A M, HOD Physics and Co-Scholastic coordinator, PACE & Dr. Sareen Sheikh, HOD Chemistry were present.
Mrs. Ayisha Afeeza welcomed the gathering and Mrs. Razeena Begam, rendered vote of thanks.
First year Engineering and second year civil engineering students participated in the programme.
The Civil Engineering Department of P.A College of Engineering has organized a two days Workshop on “Building Analysis Using STAAD PRO” to emphasize the need for software in civil engineering practices and align the students' skills required for the current industrial requirements. The event was organized by IEI (Institute of Engineer) Students Chapter and FORCE (Fraternity of Rising Civil Engineers) in association with CAAD Tech LABS. Inauguration of the programme was held on 6th December 2021 at Edusat hall, P.A College of Engineering. The Chief Guest of the programme Dr.Ramis M.K., Principal, PACE, emphasized the importance of learning beyond curriculum to meet the challenges and requirements of the industry. Dr. Palakshappa K., Professor & Head of Civil Engineering, highlighted the importance of value added courses in acquiring the Knowledge and Skills as part of outcome based education. Mr. M K Jackson Jebadurai, CAAD Tech LABS was the resource person for the two days’ workshop on 6th & 7th December 2021. Prof. Chandrakanth V Pujar, Associate Professor, Mechanical Department and Dr. PrashanthPai M, HOD, Mechanical were present and graced the occasion. Faculty coordinator, Er. Praveen Suvarna, Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering, stressed on objectives of conducting the workshop. Mr. Irshad & Ms. Raseena M. P. was the student coordinators. Ms. Ayesha Swaliya, narrated the program. All the faculty and students have actively participated in the two days programme. The certificates were distributed to all the participated 70 participants.
Department of Civil Engineering, FORCE, IEI & ISTE Chapter, PACE Mangalore, organized a webinar on the topic “Importance of Practical Learning & Exposure in Civil Engineering”. Er. Nagaraj Keladi Gundajois, Project Director, Larsen & Toubro Conglomerate B&F IC, Bangalore was the resource person. The speaker emphasized on the practical aspects, challenges and use of modern technology in the field of civil engineering like Planning, Analysis and Design of Civil Engineering Structures. He also emphasized on the latest equipment’s used for construction of high-rise buildings, tunnels, etc. He also briefed about various software’s used in the Planning, Analysis, Design, Construction, Management and Maintenance of civil engineering structures.
Dr. Palakshappa K, HOD, Civil Engineering accentuated the importance of organizing and conducting webinars and seminars for the benefit of students to update the latest trends in civil engineering to fill the curriculum gap.
Mr. Muhammed Abdullah Hamdan student of Final year delivered welcome address, Ms. Sunaina student of III year introduced the speaker, Ms. Fathimath Hanna rendered vote of thanks. Ms. Absana III year student narrated the program and Mrs. Ayisha Afeeza, Assistant Professor, coordinated the program.
All the students and staff had participated in the webinar.
To commemorate and cherish the beautiful 75 years for freedom in the country, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated in every corner.
To keep the same spirit, P.A College of Engineering in association with FESA and NSS held competitions for the students of first and second years on 12 th August 2022.The competitions were Pick and Speak, Patriotic Singing and Short Film Making. Students actively participated in the events held.
The valedictory and prize distribution was held on the same day. The guest for the programme was Mr Arif Khan, Former Bollywood Actor. The other dignitaries present were Dr. Ramis M K , Principal, Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice-Principal, Dr. Palakshappa, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Mr Ismail Shaffi, HoD, Dept. of Physics and Coordinator, Co-scholastic Activities, Mr Abdul Majeed, Head First Years, Dr. Prashanth Pai, Head Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Mohammad Ismail, Head AIML, Mr Ismail S, Coordinator, NSS along with the staff and students.
The guest in his address spoke about how we should live in harmony and be the guiding light to the rest of the world. He stressed on how the youth of the country can be the pillars of growth and development. Principal in his presidential address spoke on how we as a country have unity in diversity in various ways, be it our culture, be it our food or dressing. It is just like the bee that collects nectar of various flowers to make the natural medicine honey. The PACELETTER, Vol. 1, Issue 5 was released at the same occasion by the Chief Guest and the dignitaries.
The program started with prayer by Sultan ul Paris, Ms. Punya welcomed and Mr. Fahad thanked the gathering. The event ended with the National Anthem. Mr. Sarfraz compered the program.
SPICE (Students Project Innovation Competition and Exhibition): Mini project competition and exhibition using Arduino Uno by First year students of C and D section was held on 23rd March, 2022 under the banner of Ignited Minds of Electronics (IME), in association with First Year Engineering Students Association (FESA) at various labs of Electronics & Communication engineering department.
Total 26 different projects were exhibited by 120 students. Humanoid Robot, Ultrasonic Radar, Automatic Water Dispenser, Home Automation, RFID Barrier Gate, Traffic Light Simulator, Smart Blind Stick etc. were the few projects that were exhibited.
Dr. Prashanth Pai, HOD Mechanical, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A M, HOD Physics and Co-Scholastic coordinator, PACE & Dr. Sareen Sheikh, HOD Chemistry were present.
Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal, Dr. Palakshappa, HOD Civil department, Dr. Sayed Ameen, Director, MBA, Prof. Ismail Shaffi, HOD Physics department and other faculty members handling first year subjects visited the exhibition..
Prof. Tenson Jose, Prof. Abdul Majid, Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman and Mr. Faizal were the judges. .
Prof. Mohammed Saleem coordinated the program
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore, First Year Engineering Association( FESA) in Association with FORCE (Fraternity Of Rising Civil Engineers) celebrated World Water Day on 2nd March, 2022 by organizing a technical talk by Dr. Palakshappa K., Professor & Head, Civil Engineering Department on the topic “Save Water - Save Life”.
Chief Guest Dr. Sayyad Ameen Ahammad, Director MBA & Dean Student Affairs, highlighted the importance of water, water scarcity and necessity to save water. Dr. Palakshappa K. presented scenario of world water resources, fresh water & importance of groundwater, exploitation of fresh water, water pollution, reasons for scarcity, virtual water, methods of saving, how engineers can develop technology for sustainable development of water resources.
Dr. Prashanth Pai, HOD Mechanical, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A M, HOD Physics and Co-Scholastic coordinator, PACE & Dr. Sareen Sheikh, HOD Chemistry were present.
Mrs. Ayisha Afeeza welcomed the gathering and Mrs. Razeena Begam, rendered vote of thanks.
First year Engineering and second year civil engineering students participated in the programme.
On account of National Science day, P. A. College of Engineering, in association with FESA (First Year Engineering Students Association) conducted an essay competition for 1st year engineering students on 14th March, 2022.
Prize winners of the competition are:
First place: Megha Itagi
Second place: 1. Kahadeeja Munavvara 2. Haleemath Bushaira.
Event was coordinated by Mr.Ismail Shaffi A. M. (Co Scholastic Coordinator, Dept. of Physics) and Dr. Mitra K (HOD, Dept. of Mathematics)
On behalf of Women's Day celebration, women's welfare committee, P.A. College of Engineering, in association with FESA (First Year Engineering Students Association) conducted collage competitions for first year girls on 14th March, 2022 at B05 classroom. The theme for the competition was Break the Bias. Following are the winners of the events
First place: Fathima Hafisa km and Kadeeja Hannah
Consolation prize: Kahadeeja Munavvara and Fathima Binth Ahammed
vent was coordinated by Mr.Ismail Shaffi A. M. (Co Scholastic Coordinator, Dept. of Physics) and Dr. Mitra K (HOD, Dept. of Mathematics)
MICROTECH – Workshop on Arduino – Microcontroller Technology was organized by Electronics & Communication department under the banner of students forum Ignited Minds of Electronics(IME), in association with IEEE-PACE and First Year Engineering Students Association(FESA) on 31st Jan., and 1st Feb., 2022.
Program started with a brief introduction about the workshop by Prof. Mohammed Hussain, Head of EC department. Prof. Tenson Jose explained the importance of doing mini projects from first year itself. Prof. Ismail Shaffi, Head of Physics department and Prof. Abdul Majeed, Head of First year department urged the students to utilize the workshop for doing mini projects which will be considered as a part of curriculum.
Mr. Saad Ahmed Mirani and Mr. Mohammed Usal, students of 7th Semester EC department were the resource persons. They were supported by their colleagues Ms. Madiha, Mr. Mohammed Fozail, and Mr. Shinas Korya.
Mr. Saad Ahmed Mirani presented the details of Arduino UNO board. The session was followed by hands on session on Arduino UNO. How to use Arduino boards, how to download programs into Arduino board, how to interface Arduino board with various sensors were explained and demonstrated to the students. Few mini projects made using Arduino were also demonstrated.
The workshop was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Mohammed Saleem, EC department. Around 120 students from first year C and D section participated in the workshop.
National Voters Day is celebrated every year across the country on 25th January. This year the theme of the national voter’s day celebration was “Making elections inclusive, accessible and participative”. In this regard NSS unit of PACE, and First year Engineering Students Association of P. A. College of Engineering, celebrated the National Voters Day. Students took a pledge to commemorate the day.
Exploring the art of practical and creative problems solving through the human centered process of design thinking, is something that is spoken all around and wisely implemented.
The Department of Basic Sciences in association with Centre for Professional and Organization Development (CPOD) and MFIRD, P.A College of Engineering organized a Webinar on 8th January 2022 focusing on Design Thinking Concepts and Careers for the first year students as a part of the curriculum Innovation and Design Thinking.
Dr. G.S. Javed, Technical and Execution Lead- Analog and Mixed Signal, INTEL India was the resource person who briefed the students on how creativity can be applied with logic to make things better at a personal or professional level. There are five basic tools for any design to take place –Empathize with people’s needs, collaborate with others need across disciplines, skill sets and perspectives. After which to include every idea in visible form for Evaluation and finally repeat, iterating and testing solutions. At every level there requires a collaboration and perceptive that turns the most basic thing into a resourceful one.
For students, professionals or any layman, these aspects of creativity would help, that is having a design, brain storming, thought and vision for ideas and research. He also stressed on his life examples emphasizing on how the design thinking process helps in problem solving. The steps to solve any problem is to first Define, then Empathize, Ideate, Prioritize, Build it, Test and Learn where finally you Share it.
He brought in an example of an MRI for children, where designers at General Electric designed an MRI machine for internal scanning of patients for tissue damage, where it didn’t look pleasant to the children and incited fear in them. To which they applied design process and brightened up the room with cartoon characters drawn on the walls and made the room more colorful, their patients who were children felt comfortable and it was easy to approach them. Later he gave another example on how the Government and other sectors worked hand in hand during the Covid Pandemic.
The webinar ended with a question answer session, having over 500 participants actively participate including students and Professors, broaden their thoughts.
Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, P. A. College of Engineering thanked the guest for bringing it down to a perspective that was easier to comprehend. He also welcomed the people in the industry for interactions ad inputs like these.
The year 2022 began with a thoughtful start towards conserving energy. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. in association with P. A. College of Engineering NSS Unit and First year Engineering Students Association (FESA) organized an Energy Conservation Awareness Programme, followed by a rally from the campus to Nadupadav on 1st January 2022. Padmashri Harekala Hajabba, Guest of Honor inaugurated the rally and Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, PACE addressed the students. Prof. John Valder, Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering briefed about the importance of Energy Conservation as outlined by KRED Ltd., prior to the inaugural ceremony. He emphasized that energy needs to be utilized wisely, by using public transport, not keeping the vehicle in idling mode for more than 10 seconds etc. Using renewable energy sources to save fossils fuels, using natural light than electricity during day time, using solar heaters, replacing conventional bulbs with LED blubs and tube lights and finally switching off all electrical appliances when not in use are some of the practices that can be adopted by everyone for energy conservation.
The students later went on a rally, having placards suggesting the public to save energy and consume it wisely.
The other guests present during the function, were Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Hon. Secretary, KCCI & Managing Director, Coastal Export Corporation, Mangaluru, Dr. Sayyed Ameen, Dean (Student Affairs PAET), Prof. Abdul Majid, HOD-First Year, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A. M., Co Scholastic Activities Coordinator & Head, Department of Physics, Prof. Iqbal, Physical Education Director, Prof. Ismail S., NSS coordinator, Dr. Sareen Sheik, Head, Department of Chemistry. Heads of various departments and faculty members were also present during the function.
Prof. Abdul Majeed, welcomed the guests, Prof. Ismail Shaffi introduced the Guest of Honor and Prof. Vittal Bhat compeered the programme. Students were served with refreshments after the rally.
PACE NSS, joined hands with Institution Innovation Council and Environmental Cell, to organise a one-day camp at P.A. College of Engineering, focusing on organic farming and waste management, on Jan 11, 2023. The event witnessed active participation from NSS students of III Semester EC,BT,CV, ME & AI ML Branches, who passionately took part in morning sessions dedicated to planting saplings and cultivating vegetables around the guesthouse premises.
In the afternoon, Professor C. V. Pujar led an enlightening session on kitchen waste management, introducing the innovative Harmipot technique. This practical demonstration provided valuable insights into effective waste management practices, enhancing the participants' understanding of sustainable approaches.
Professor C. V. Pujar addressed the gathering, sharing valuable information about NSS initiatives related to organic farming and waste management. His comprehensive explanation enriched the participants' knowledge and highlighted the college's commitment to sustainable practices.
NSS coordinator Ismail.S, Campus Supervisor Rudresh, and NSS Department Coordinators Nishitha, alongside Dr. Shareefraju, played pivotal roles as guiding figures throughout the day. They actively guided students in planting and cultivating vegetables, emphasizing the importance of sustainable agriculture.
The one-day NSS camp successfully blended theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences, nurturing a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness among the participants. The collaboration between NSS and the Environmental Cell underscored the college's dedication to promoting eco-friendly practices.
In conclusion, the event proved to be a fruitful endeavor, aligning with the college's broader mission of instilling environmental consciousness and sustainable practices within the student community. The active participation and engagement of students showcased a promising commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
On December 8, 2023, P. A. College of Engineering, under the aegis of the National Service Scheme (NSS), conducted a successful Electoral Voter ID Registration Drive. The initiative aimed to encourage civic participation among students.
A total of 65 students actively participated in the drive, registering for their voter IDs. This turnout reflects the college community's commitment to engaging in the democratic process and exercising their right to vote.
The event was organized efficiently, with dedicated NSS volunteers facilitating the registration process and providing necessary information to the students. The collaborative effort of both organizers and participants contributed to the overall success of the drive.
This initiative aligns with the college's commitment to fostering responsible citizenship and civic awareness among its student body. The college looks forward to continued efforts in promoting active participation in democratic processes.
The success of this voter ID registration drive serves as a positive example of how educational institutions can contribute to shaping informed and engaged citizens.
On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, P.A. College of Engineering in Mangalore, in association with the PACE NSS unit, conducted Kannada Essay writing and Kannada Bhavageetha competitions on October 31 and November 3, 2023. Many students actively participated in these events. The judging panel consisted of Prof. Palakshappa, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering; Prof. Supriya, from the Department of Chemistry; and Prof. Kiran Kumar, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The winners were felicitated, and the program was coordinated by Prof. Ismail Shaffi, the Coordinator of Co-Scholastic Activities.
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, P. A. College of Engineering (PACE) proudly took part in the historic Drug-Free Mangaluru Walkathon 2023. This significant event, organized by the Mangaluru City Police under the leadership of Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, witnessed an overwhelming turnout of students and faculty members from PACE.
Over 6000 students from nearly 120 educational institutions in and around Mangaluru came together to walk with enthusiasm and purpose, united by a common cause – raising awareness about the perils of drug addiction. The event aimed to inspire students, youth, and adults to abstain from drug abuse.
The walkathon route spanned from Town Hall to Mangala Stadium, and it was inaugurated by esteemed dignitaries, including D.K. District Minister in Charge Dinesh Gundu Rao, M. P. Nalin Kumar Kateel, and M. L. A. Vedavyas Kamath, along with the passionate leadership of Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal and other dedicated police officials.
Notably, Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal of PACE, Dr. Sayyad Ameen, Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. C V Pujar, in charge of the Environment Cell at PACE, Prof Ismail S, who oversees the NSS unit at PACE, and Prof. Wasim Hussain, a faculty member in the Department of English, along with approximately 150 PACE students, actively participated in this event.
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal commended the PACE fraternity for their invaluable support in this noble cause during an interaction with Dr. Ramis M.K, the Principal of PACE, after the program.
This event exemplifies the power of collaboration between educational institutions and law enforcement in advocating for a drug-free future and fostering a sense of responsibility among the youth.
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.
On 12th September 2023, P.A. College of Engineering conducted World Suicide Prevention Day through pledge, procession and placards. The program was organised by the NSS and Youth Red Cross Units under IQAC of P. A. College of Engineering and P.A. First Grade College. The day aims to focus attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raise awareness among students, faculties, organizations, and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable.
Dr. Surfraz Hasim J, Principal of P. A First Grade College, administered the pledged against suicide prevention to the students and staffs. Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal, P.A College of Engineering enlightened the students about the prevention of Suicide and it is a major public health concern and generating awareness can help prevent suicide and save lives.
Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal-PACE, Dr Syed Ameen, Dean (Student affairs) PAET, Staffs of PACE and PAFG were the other dignitaries present during the program. NSS and YRC unit coordinators coordinated the event.
The Prize Distribution Ceremony, on account of Independence Day Celebration Events which was meticulously organized by Department of Basic Science, NSS unit and First Year Engineering Students Association (FESA), was conducted on Aug 16, 2023 at E-Learning Centre of P.A College of Engineering. The Independence Day Celebrations encompassed a series of competitions like Patriotic Song, Colouring, and Poster Making etc. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest Dr. Dayananda Naik, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Mangalore University.
Dr. Naik's eloquent discourse was dedicated to illuminating the significant contributions of freedom fighters in the struggle for India's freedom and he explained about various aspects of freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947.
A momentous highlight was the address by Saleemulla Khan, the Principal of P. A. College of Pharmacy, who fervently stressed the imperative of collaborative endeavors among students across various domains for the holistic advancement of the nation.
The event was presided by Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal, P. A College of Engineering. His esteemed presence and guidence to the program was a remarkable one.
The other dignitaries included the eminent presence of Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim, Principal, P. A. First Grade College, Prof. K P. Soofie, Principal, P. A. Polytechnic, Dr. Sayyed Ameen Ahammad, Dean (Student Affairs), PAET, Prof. Ismail Shaffi, Head, Department of Physics & the Coordinator of Co-scholastic Activities, Prof. Abdul Majeed, Head, First Year Sections, Dr. Mitra, Head, Department of Mathematics, Dr. Iqbal, Director of Physical Education, Prof. Ismail S, NSS Coordinator, Heads of Various Departments Faculty Members and Students.
An integral facet of this gathering involved the felicitation of the triumphant winners of the various competitions, alongside the commendation of the academic achievers who secured top honours in the first semester VTU examinations. The cultural grandeur was further elevated by the soulful recitation of the holy Quran by Mr. Mohammad Rizwan, the gracious welcome extended by Ms. Noora, and the gracious proposal of the vote of thanks by Mr. Bilal. The program was compered by Ms. Ayisha afra.
PACE NSS Unit & Youth Red Cross in association with Konaje Police Station conducted an “ANTIDRUG AWARENESS CAMPAIGN” on 11 th July-2023 to raise awareness about dangers of substance abuse and to ensure a drug free and clean campus. The programme was conducted in Edusat Hall at 11:45am.
The programme commenced with a prayer by Rizwan S. Arfan, First year student delivered the Welcome speech. The Preamble was stated by Dr. Sayyed Amin Ahamed. Dr. Ramis M.K., Principal, delivered the presidential address. He interacted with the students about the importance of campus community to prevent drug and alcohol related incidents and also the various measures adopted by the college management to help the students.
The awareness session was led by Dr. Ajmal, Doctor in Forensic Medicine at K. S. Hedge Hospital. He specified how technology has been adversely affecting the life of students and its widespread abuse among the younger generation. The session emphasized largely on the idea of misuse of smartphones and internet and how it could lead to life threatening situations. He even elucidated the various measures that should be taken to avoid unintentional technological abuse. Then we had an interactive session with Sri. Nagaraj S., Police Sub Inspector Konaje Police Station. He shared a number of drug abuse incidents he came across in his service. He emphasized the risks associated with using alcohol and other drugs. He encouraged the students to prevent alcohol and drug related incidents. The interaction with the audience made the session engaging and effective to a greater extend.
The felicitation for our honourable guests was done by Dr. Ramis M.K., Principal. The session concluded by Host Azkiya Rifa Khan, first year student with vote of thanks by Ramsina first year student. Overall it was an enlightening session for the students and many of them got the opportunity to clear their genuine doubts about the issue. It was the ideal session for spreading awareness on a day of great significance. Mr. Sharfuddin-AGM, Dr. Sayyed Ameen Ahmed-Dean(Students Affairs), Prof. Ismail Shaffi-HOD, Physics & Co-Scholastic Activity coordinator, Physical Director Dr. Iqbal, Dr. Mitra, Prof. Abdul Majid and Youth Red Cross Coordinator Mr. Chethan K were present during the program.
On 26th June 2023, International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, all the institutions under P. A. Educational Trust, conducted an Antidrug Awareness Campaign through competitions, pledge, procession, placards and balloon release. The program was organized by the NSS and Youth Red Cross Units of all Institutions under the aegis of FESA (First Year Engineering Students Association) of P. A. College of Engineering. The event aimed to educate students and raise awareness about the harmful effects of drugs. The program also witnessed the Prize Distribution Ceremony for the various competitions like poster making, short video and short audio making.
Dr. Saleemullah Khan, Principal-PACP, enlightened the students on the harmful effects of drug, abuse during the program. Dr. Surfraz Hasim J, Principal-PAFGC, administered the pledge against drug abuse, to the participants. Dr. Ramis M.K, Principal-P.A College of Engineering, Prof. K.P. Soofie, Principal,-PAPT, Prof. Sajeesh Raghunandan, Principal-PAIP, Dr. Iqbal, Physical Director, Mr. Ismail Shaffi, Co- Scholastic Activities Coordinator, PACE, Mr. Sharfuddin, AGM Campus were the other dignitaries present during the program.
The program also witnessed the release of balloons with message " SAY NO TO DRUGS" in the presence of whole PACE FRATERNITY including Vice Principals, Heads of Various Departments, Students and Staff of all institutions. Prof. Ismail S, NSS Coordinator, PACE, coordinated the event, and Mr. Sarfraz, student member of the NSS PACE, compered the program.
The Department of Physical Education, in association with PACE National Service Scheme (NSS), celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023, at PACE Auditorium. Dr. M. K. Ramis, Principal PACE, was the Chief Guest. He emphasised the importance of preserving health, through proper lifestyle and exercises. Dr. Sayyed Ameen Ahammed, Dean (SA), who was the guest of honour spoke about the value of yoga in preserving a person's health. Dr. Iqbal, Director of Physical Education, and Mr. Ibrahim, Physical Director, were present during the programme. The formal program was followed by yoga performances by students of PACE, under the guides ship of Dr. Iqbal & Mr. Ibrahim.
The NSS unit of P.A. College of Engineering, Mangaluru, organized a blood donation camp in association with P. A. College of Pharmacy and KMC Mangaluru on 17 th May 2023. The camp began at 09.15 a.m. with an inaugural function. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Ranjitha Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Blood Bank Officer KMC Mangaluru. She stressed on the growing need of blood in the state and commended the young volunteers for their noble act.
Dr. Saleemulla Khan, Principal-PACP, presided over the function. Dr. Ramis M.K., Principal-PACE, Dr. Surfraz Hasim J., Principal-PAFGC, Prof. K. P. Soofie, Principal-PAPT, Dr. Sajeesh Raghunathan, Principal-PAIP, were present during the inauguration. A total of 154 volunteers came forward to donate blood during the camp which included teaching & non-teaching staff and students donors. At the end 139 units of Blood was collected. The blood donors were provided with a blood donation certificate and beneficial card by KMC.
Biotek pace forum in collaboration with the NSS Unit of PACE observed Aids awareness day on 7th December 2022. Dr. Ramis M. K., in his address pointed out that nature has its own laws towards which the society moves. Dr. Krishna prasad, Head of the department of Biotechnology highlighted the importance of compassion towards HIV infected persons. The students of the biotechnology created awareness on all the aspects of AIDS. Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal PA College of Engineering, Prof. Ismail Shaffi, Coordinator, Co Scholastic Activity, and Head of the Departmwnt of Physics, Ms. Shainy Mathew C coordinator biotek PACE forum were present. Ms. Harshitha wecolmed and Ms. Aysha Neeshwa addressed the gathering, and Mohd. Hannan compered the program
To commemorate and cherish the beautiful 75 years for freedom in the country, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated in every corner.
To keep the same spirit, P.A College of Engineering in association with FESA and NSS held competitions for the students of first and second years on 12 th August 2022.The competitions were Pick and Speak, Patriotic Singing and Short Film Making. Students actively participated in the events held.
The valedictory and prize distribution was held on the same day. The guest for the programme was Mr Arif Khan, Former Bollywood Actor. The other dignitaries present were Dr. Ramis M K , Principal, Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice-Principal, Dr. Palakshappa, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Mr Ismail Shaffi, HoD, Dept. of Physics and Coordinator, Co-scholastic Activities, Mr Abdul Majeed, Head First Years, Dr. Prashanth Pai, Head Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Mohammad Ismail, Head AIML, Mr Ismail S, Coordinator, NSS along with the staff and students.
The guest in his address spoke about how we should live in harmony and be the guiding light to the rest of the world. He stressed on how the youth of the country can be the pillars of growth and development. Principal in his presidential address spoke on how we as a country have unity in diversity in various ways, be it our culture, be it our food or dressing. It is just like the bee that collects nectar of various flowers to make the natural medicine honey. The PACELETTER, Vol. 1, Issue 5 was released at the same occasion by the Chief Guest and the dignitaries.
The program started with prayer by Sultan ul Paris, Ms. Punya welcomed and Mr. Fahad thanked the gathering. The event ended with the National Anthem. Mr. Sarfraz compered the program.
P. A. College of Engineering Mangaluru NSS unit joined hands with Pajeer Grama Panchayath in organizing “Green and Clean Drive” in order to keep the area clean and green on 26th June, 2022. The students and staff of PACE actively involved in plantation and created awareness on waste disposal (degradable and non-degradable).
MLA, Mr. U. T. Khader inaugurated the drive and his message emphasised on cleanliness and fruit of hard work that reaps results later in life. A signature campaign was also organized to create awareness on keeping the place clean and green.
More than 200 students and volunteers engaged themselves in various activities including cleaning the surroundings of Kamblapadav and Pajeer Grama Panchayath.
Environment Cell (EC) in association with NSS Unit and Young Farmers Club (YFC)observed world Environment day at P.A College of Engineering, Mangalore Campus on 6th June, 2022.
Dr. Ramis M K, Principal, Prof C V Pujar, In charge of EC, Mr. Sharfuddeen , AGM, DrPrashanthPai M, Head, Department of ME, Mr. Faisal, Head, CPOD, Prof Ismail S, NSS In charge, Prof Ismail Shafi, Head Department of Physics, EC Members from Various departments, Campus supervisor and team of gardeners were present during the occasion.
Students from various departments planted bio diversified saplings in different areas. Saplings of various verities like Mango, Chikkoo, Rambuton, Guava, Sandal wood, Blueberry, teakwood and many other varieties were planted.
Prof C V Pujar, In Charge of EC welcomed the gathering and spoke about how environment cell is working in the campussince 2018and told that more than 750 saplings are planted and maintained in the campus since then.
Dr.Ramis M K, Principal, addressed the gathering and spoke about various gardens that are existing in the campus withtheirlocation and in what way students can use the spare time to develop such garden. He also explained how young farmers club was evolved during COVID time.
*'Tobacco is killing us and our planet’*
NSS & Youth Red Cross of P. A. College of Engineering observed “World No Tobacco Day” on 31st May 2022 near PACE Entrance. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, addressed the students and faculty on the evils of smoking, how students must utilize their free time in productive work rather than getting absorbed into these evils. He was proud that the campus is free from Tobacco, yet warned and educated the students as to how they can get pulled in through their surroundings and friends. He urged the students to educate their friends and family regarding the same and make it tobacco free everywhere.
Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice –Principal, Mr. Sarfuddin, AGM, PAET, Mr. Mohammed Hussain, Placement Officer and HOD, Electronics and Communication, Mr. Abdul Majeed, HOD, First years, HODs of various departments, faculty members and students were present. The public surrounding the campus witnessed the event.
Mr. Ismail Shaffi, HOD, Department of Physics & Coordinator, Co-Scholastic Activities PACE, Mr. Ismail S., NSS Coordinator, PACE, Mr. Nishanth Narayan, Coordinator, Youth Red Cross coordinated the events. Michelle D’Souza, Department of English, compeered the event.
National Voters Day is celebrated every year across the country on 25th January. This year the theme of the national voter’s day celebration was “Making elections inclusive, accessible and participative”. In this regard NSS unit of PACE, and First year Engineering Students Association of P. A. College of Engineering, celebrated the National Voters Day. Students took a pledge to commemorate the day.
The year 2022 began with a thoughtful start towards conserving energy. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. in association with P. A. College of Engineering NSS Unit and First year Engineering Students Association (FESA) organized an Energy Conservation Awareness Programme, followed by a rally from the campus to Nadupadav on 1st January 2022. Padmashri Harekala Hajabba, Guest of Honor inaugurated the rally and Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, PACE addressed the students. Prof. John Valder, Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering briefed about the importance of Energy Conservation as outlined by KRED Ltd., prior to the inaugural ceremony. He emphasized that energy needs to be utilized wisely, by using public transport, not keeping the vehicle in idling mode for more than 10 seconds etc. Using renewable energy sources to save fossils fuels, using natural light than electricity during day time, using solar heaters, replacing conventional bulbs with LED blubs and tube lights and finally switching off all electrical appliances when not in use are some of the practices that can be adopted by everyone for energy conservation.
The students later went on a rally, having placards suggesting the public to save energy and consume it wisely.
The other guests present during the function, were Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, Hon. Secretary, KCCI & Managing Director, Coastal Export Corporation, Mangaluru, Dr. Sayyed Ameen, Dean (Student Affairs PAET), Prof. Abdul Majid, HOD-First Year, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A. M., Co Scholastic Activities Coordinator & Head, Department of Physics, Prof. Iqbal, Physical Education Director, Prof. Ismail S., NSS coordinator, Dr. Sareen Sheik, Head, Department of Chemistry. Heads of various departments and faculty members were also present during the function.
Prof. Abdul Majeed, welcomed the guests, Prof. Ismail Shaffi introduced the Guest of Honor and Prof. Vittal Bhat compeered the programme. Students were served with refreshments after the rally.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides opportunity to the student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programs. The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands on experience to young students in delivering community service.
The motto of National Service Scheme is NOT ME BUT YOU
A NSS volunteer who takes part in the community service program. Being an active member these student volunteers would have the exposure and experience to be the following:
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Events 2019-20
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Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shivali U Shetty (VII BT) | President |
| 2 | Manjunath G. (V BT) | Vice President |
| 3 | Akshay S (VII BT) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mehak Asi (III BT) | Joint Secretary |
P. A. College of Engineering, Mangalore in association with Institute of Engineers and Indian Society for Technical Education conducted 3-days workshop on Tissue Culture Techniques from 1st to 3rd December 2021. Dr Ramis M.K, Principal, PACE, Chief guest of the event, inaugurated the Biotek-PACE Forum, and emphasized the importance of biotechnology in the 21st century. Biotechnology, being the research oriented field has high growth rate and tremendous opportunities for collaboration with industry and academics. The resource person Dr. Arunodaya H.S. Assistant Professor highlighted the various tissues culture techniques and its applications. Dr. Krishna Prasad N, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, shared his testimony on the importance of team work and dedication to build a better career.
Convener of Biotechnology Forum Prof. Shainy Mathew had outlined the importance of the Biotek-PACE Forum. She pointed that Biotek Pace forum serves a single platform to satisfy the scientific needs of Biotechnology students. Dr. Prashanth Pai, Prof. Mohammed Hussain and Prof. Ismail Shaffi were present during the programme.
Ms.Fathimath Naja welcomed the gathering. Ms. Alfiya introduced the resources person. Ms. Vaishnvi Amrith compeered the programme and Ms. Feena Hakeem proposed the vote of thanks.
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Mifthah Jenna (VII ME) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Ashyam Jafar M P (V ME) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Muhammed Vasith J | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Likith Raj (V ME) | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | Mr. Jithesh P (III ME) | Joint Secretary |
| 6 | Mr. Mahammad Masood K U (VII ME) | Sports Representative |
| 7 | Ms. Sandra Priya T G | Placement Representative |
The Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) organized an invited talk on ‘NextGen Supply Chain Management’ on 28th May, 2022, in multi-purpose hall. Prof. Mohammed Avvad, Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT, Calicut, was the resource person for the programme.
The resource person explained the basic concepts of supply chain management (SCM) with suitable examples. He also gave an overview of NextGen supply chain management. He briefed about various research literature available in the area of supply chain management and informed the students to carry out research work by integrating SCM with the latest technology developments such as blockchain, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, etc.
Dr. Prashanth Pai M, HOD, Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal, PACE gave the presidential remarks. The teaching and non-teaching faculty members of the department were present during the occasion. Mr. Muhammed Jamshid Jaleeludeen of VI semester Mechanical Engineering compered the programme. Prof. Maruthi Prashanth B.H, the ISTE coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.
The Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) have organized an invited talk on ‘Application of Minitab Software for Optimization Problems’ on Tuesday, 31st May 2022 in the multi-purpose hall. Dr. Raghavendra M J, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SIT, Mangaluru, was the resource person for the programme.
The resource person explained the concept of optimization and various statistical tools available to carry out data analysis. He gave an in-depth view of the Minitab software, its salient features and how effectively it can be used in statistical data analysis. Dr. Raghavendra considered a case study of an optimization problem in the area of material science and demonstrated the use of Minitab software and various statistical tests which can be conducted using it. He stressed that the Minitab software could be effectively used in data analysis of UG/PG student projects and is a powerful tool in getting optimized results. Second, third and final year mechanical engineering students were the target audience.
Dr. Prashanth Pai M., HOD-Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal-PACE gave the presidential remarks. The teaching and non-teaching faculty members of the mechanical engineering department were present during the occasion. Mr. Muhammed Jamshid Jaleeludeen of VI semester Mechanical Engineering compered the programme. Prof. Maruthi Prashanth B.H, the ISTE coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.
The Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) and Training & Placement Cell in association with Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) have organized an invited talk on ‘Career Opportunities in Merchant Navy’ on Thursday, 19th May 2022 in the multi-purpose hall. Mr. Raj Mohan M, Dean, R.L. Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai, was the resource person for the programme. The resource person explained how merchant navy could be an attractive career option and the career prospects at sea for the mechanical and electrical engineers. He compared the career prospects for a mechanical/electrical engineer and a marine engineer in terms of job position, age limits and monetary benefits. He also stressed the requirements a mechanical/electrical engineer has to satisfy to excel in the area of merchant navy. Final year mechanical and electrical engineering students were the target audience. Dr. Prashanth Pai M, HOD – Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Ramis M K, Principal, PACE gave the presidential remarks. Prof. Mohammed Hussain, Training & Placement Officer, Prof. John Valder, HOD of EEE, teaching and non-teaching faculty members of the mechanical and electrical engineering departments were present during the occasion. The President of MEA, Mr. Mifthah Jenna compered the programme. Prof. Maruthi Prashanth B H, the ISTE coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.
The activities of the Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) for the academic year of 2021-22 have been inaugurated on 10th December 2021 by Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal-PACE. The programme started with the prayer by the MEA Secretary, Mr. Mohammed Vasith of 4thyear Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Prashanth Pai M., HOD, welcomed the gathering after giving a brief introduction of the MEA. Mr. E. Sunil Kumar, Director, Vedanth MEP Training Institute, Bangalore was the chief guest. The second year students were welcomed to the department during the programme. The Principal gave the presidential remarks in which he advised the students to develop additional skills and knowledge in the upcoming technologies in order to cater the needs of the industry. The chief guest, Mr. E. Sunil Kumar explained the areas of career opportunities available for mechanical engineering students. The faculty coordinators Prof. C. V. Pujar, Prof. Navaneeth I. M., Prof. Maruthi Prashanth, Prof. Chethan K. M. and other teaching and non-teaching faculty members of the department were present during the programme. All the students of mechanical engineering were also present during the occasion. The President of MEA, Mr. Mifthah Jenna of 4th year Mechanical Engineering compered the programme and also introduced the chief guest. Prof. Navaneeth I M, the faculty coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.
The Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA) in collaboration with CFD club and ISTE Chapter organized a talk on “Opportunities in AEC Industry” for the second, third and final year mechanical engineering students on 10th December 2021 in the Multi-purpose hall. Mr. E. Sunil Kumar, Director and Mr. Chaitanya Nanguluri, Associate, Vedanth MEP Training Institute, Bangalore were the resource persons. Dr. Prashanth Pai M., HOD – Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Ramis M. K., Principal-PACE gave the presidential remarks. Dr. Abdul Razak K briefed about CFD Club and various upskilling opportunities available in the area of CFD. Prof. C. V. Pujar, Activity coordinator-ISTE (Mech), briefed about ISTE and its role in personality development of students.The resource personshaveexplained the basic requirements and opportunities for mechanical engineers in the field of Architectural, Engineering and Construction, especially in the Middle East. The areas covered in their talk included HVAC, Fire- fighting, PHE and Electrical Systems. The faculty coordinators Prof. Navaneeth I M, Prof. Maruthi Prashanth, Prof. Chethan K M and other teaching and non-teaching faculty members of the department were present during the occasion.The President of MEA, Mr. Mifthah Jenna of 4th year Mechanical Engineering compered the programme. Prof. Navaneeth I. M., the faculty coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks.
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Joseph Glynen (VII ME) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Muhammed Jamshid J (V ME) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Arun Kumar (V ME) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Mohammed Ziyan (III ME) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Sayyed Mudiyaf Hussain (VII | President |
| 2 | Mr. Ibrahim Thajir (VII ME) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. T V Vignesh (V ME) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Adithya P N (III ME) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Mazin Abdul Rahman (VII ME) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Abdul Rahman Moulana (V ME) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Sujan Raj (V ME) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Jithesh P (III ME) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Badrul Muneer (VII ME) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Mohammed Mirza Saneen K A (V) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Prajnesha (V ME) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Fahad P A (III ME) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Samjeed (VII ME) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Rifaz Ahammed B (VII ME) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Mr. Muhammad Munavvar (V ME) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Ismail Zifa (III ME) | Joint Secretary |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Nayef Ahmed (VII ECE) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Abdul Sahil Sharief (V ECE) | Vice-president |
| 3 | Ms. Asna (V ECE) | Secretary |
| 4 | Mr. Mohammed Ausaf (VII ECE) | Joint Secretary |
| 5 | Ms. Akshatha (V ECE) | Joint Secretary |
| 6 | Mr. Irfan (VII ECE) Ms. Mohammed Fozail (VII ECE)Mr. Mohammed Bashim (V ECE)Mr. Mariyammath Thashfeea(V ECE) | Members |
Faculty in-charge:
| SL.NO | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Shayeed Shameez (VII CSE) | President |
| 2 | Mr. Saad Ahmed Mirani (VII ECE) | Vice-President1 |
| 3 | Mr. Sheikh Ziad (VII CSE) | Vice-President2 |
| 4 | Mr. Haneen (VII CSE) | Secretary |
| 5 | Mr. Mohammed Usal (VII ECE) | Joint Secretary |
| 6 | Mr. Faheem (V CSE) | Joint Secretary |
SPICE (Students Project Innovation Competition and Exhibition): Mini project competition and exhibition using Arduino Uno by First year students of C and D section was held on 23rd March, 2022 under the banner of Ignited Minds of Electronics (IME), in association with First Year Engineering Students Association (FESA) at various labs of Electronics & Communication engineering department.
Total 26 different projects were exhibited by 120 students. Humanoid Robot, Ultrasonic Radar, Automatic Water Dispenser, Home Automation, RFID Barrier Gate, Traffic Light Simulator, Smart Blind Stick etc. were the few projects that were exhibited.
Dr. Prashanth Pai, HOD Mechanical, Prof. Ismail Shaffi A M, HOD Physics and Co-Scholastic coordinator, PACE & Dr. Sareen Sheikh, HOD Chemistry were present.
Dr. Sharmila Kumari, Vice Principal, Dr. Palakshappa, HOD Civil department, Dr. Sayed Ameen, Director, MBA, Prof. Ismail Shaffi, HOD Physics department and other faculty members handling first year subjects visited the exhibition..
Prof. Tenson Jose, Prof. Abdul Majid, Prof. Habeeb Ur Rehman and Mr. Faizal were the judges. .
Prof. Mohammed Saleem coordinated the program
Mini project competition and exhibition by 2nd year students of EC was held on 23rd February, 2022 under the banner of Ignited Minds of Electronics (IME), in association with PACE IEEE student branch (STB999) at Digital labs of Electronics & Communication engineering department.
Total 6 different projects were exhibited by 18 students. Home Automation, Solar tracker, Alexa, Automatic hand sanitizer, Smart Irrigation etc. were the few projects that were exhibited.
Dr. Abdul Hayan and all first year students visited the exhibition. Prof. Tenson Jose, Prof. Mohammed Hussain and Prof. Mohammed Saleem were the judges. Prof. Mohammed Zakir and Prof. Safra coordinated the program.
MICROTECH – Workshop on Arduino – Microcontroller Technology was organized by Electronics & Communication department under the banner of students forum Ignited Minds of Electronics(IME), in association with IEEE-PACE and First Year Engineering Students Association(FESA) on 31st Jan., and 1st Feb., 2022.
Program started with a brief introduction about the workshop by Prof. Mohammed Hussain, Head of EC department. Prof. Tenson Jose explained the importance of doing mini projects from first year itself. Prof. Ismail Shaffi, Head of Physics department and Prof. Abdul Majeed, Head of First year department urged the students to utilize the workshop for doing mini projects which will be considered as a part of curriculum.
Mr. Saad Ahmed Mirani and Mr. Mohammed Usal, students of 7th Semester EC department were the resource persons. They were supported by their colleagues Ms. Madiha, Mr. Mohammed Fozail, and Mr. Shinas Korya.
Mr. Saad Ahmed Mirani presented the details of Arduino UNO board. The session was followed by hands on session on Arduino UNO. How to use Arduino boards, how to download programs into Arduino board, how to interface Arduino board with various sensors were explained and demonstrated to the students. Few mini projects made using Arduino were also demonstrated.
The workshop was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Mohammed Saleem, EC department. Around 120 students from first year C and D section participated in the workshop.
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized an invited talk on “Equity trading – Savings cum Income” on 15th December, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Multipurpose hall. The talk was conducted under department forum Ignited Minds of Electronics (IME). Dr. Sayyad Ameen, Dean (Student Affairs), PAET, Associate Professor & Director, MBA was the resource person.
Mr. Mohammed Usal welcomed the gathering. Prof. Chandana B. R. highlighted the importance of understanding the market trends and getting the market pulses so that engineers could develop the right strategy to come up with the engineering solutions and leverage the technology to fit the future market requirements. The illustration was given on how the Infosys foundation took birth with a seed funding of Ms. Sudha Murthy and how it grew over the years, got listed to be the first in the NASDAQ and it was also successful in creating India’s first Billionaires.
Prof. Muhammed Hussain, HOD, EC Department, addressed the students to be aware of current and emerging trends in the market and motivated them to attend and gain knowledge about the technology working behind the smart trading. .
Dr. Ramis M. K spoke on how the Block Chain technology was the mastermind behind the cryptocurrency and thus helping in digital trading. He also stressed that the engineers who are working in the domain of block chain technology are all from electronics and communication expertise sectors. He highlighted the importance of being aware of existing market trends as the technology is driven by the market and engineering solutions are provided by the engineers. He congratulated the department of having organized the talk way different, by creating an awareness on non- technical topic yet related to and getting driven by technical aspects.
The resource person gave a hands-on live market sessions and focused on intra -day trading. He threw light on understanding and analyzing the market and investing judiciously. He also guided the students regarding the concerns of certain practices that needs to be cross checked in the stock market list by taking care of it and keeping up the regard and respect to the community practices in the trading sectors at the same time generating revenue.
The students Mr. Mohammed Usal and Mr. Saad Mirani were felicitated by the resource person and the Principal for their guidance in training other students on utility of Jetson Nano and AURDINO kit. The faculty members and the students were present. Mr. Mohammed Shakeel proposed the vote of thanks.
One day workshop was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication in association with PACE IEEE SB, IME and Embed Club on 11th December 2021 in Edusat Hall at PACE campus. The workshop is conducted by IEEE SB member Saad Ahmad Mirani with the coordination of Mohammad Usal, Irfan Sheikh and other IEEE and non IEEE members. Around 70 students from different branches got golden chance to learn about JETSON Nano and Arduino.
Miss Madiha mastered the ceremony, Mohammad Usal delivered welcome speech, Mohammed Fozail gave the brief introduction about the event and Sheikh Fahim proposed the vote of thanks.
Program started by the introductory speech on IEEE by IEEE SB Counsellor Prof. Mohammed Zakir Bellary. Prof. Chandana B R welcomed the Principal, HOD and other faculty members. Prof. Mohammed Hussain, HOD, ECE, enlightened the gathering with his motivational words and then Principal Dr. Ramis M. K. honored the gathering with his impactful thoughts and words.
After the vote of thanks, Mr. Saad Ahmad Mirani proceeded with the program by giving introduction to the JETSON Nano, where he explained the importance, use and basics of JETSON Nano from scratch to the participants. In this whole session morning hour was full of concepts based on Python programming, Open CV and face recognition where several examples based on open CV and face recognition is covered. Also, working model of attendance monitoring, image recognition and Basic Python programming is covered. Meanwhile Mohammad Usal contributed the session with his remarkable efforts for the success of workshop.
In the afternoon session basics of Arduino programming was discussed. Several examples on LED are shown to the participants. Session concluded with the trending concepts and application of Home automation using Arduino and Bluetooth using self-designed mobile phone application, where participants observed the live example of automation in the department lab.
All the participants gave very positive responses towards the session where they requested ECE department to organize such introductory sessions in future.
A webinar was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication in association with PACE IEEE SB & IME through Google Meet platform on 29th December, 2021 in Multipurpose Hall at PACE campus. Miss Anusha K. (Alumni – EC Department) was the speaker.
Ms. Madiha mastered the ceremony, Mr. Mohammad Usal delivered welcome speech, Mr. Nayef Ahmed gave the detailed introduction about the speaker and Mr. Mohammed Fozail proposed the vote of thanks.
Program started by a short speech on current trends in Automotive Industry by Mrs. Chandana B. R. Mr. Mohammed Hussain K., HOD, ECE department, addressed the gathering with his motivational words and then Principal Dr. Ramis M K honored the gathering with his impactful thoughts and words.
Miss Anusha talked about the current trends and its necessity in today’s life. It was a remarkable talk because she let the participants know about many technologies, from the basics like functioning of traffic system to a large scale chip manufacturing. It was an informative and detailed talk on current technology.
All the participants gave very positive responses towards the session. All the teaching/non teaching faculty members and students of ECE department attended the session.
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