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Training Programmes Attended

Research Publications K R Remesh Babu, AP (IT), Alia Teresa T.M, Niyas

Ibrahim: “Latency Aware Scheduling Policy for Tasks in IaaS Cloud”, IEEE International Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology, (CRTIT 2013), Chennai, 25-27 July, 2013.

Sangeetha Jose, AP (IT), “An Efficient Password Based Blind Signature for Real World Application”, Central European Conference on Cryptography (CECC), Telc, Czech Republic, 26-28, June 2013.

Shenil, AP (EEE),"A PC Based Hysteresis loop Extrac-tor and Its application", IEEE Third International Conference on Instrumentation Control and Auto-mation (ICA 2013), Bali, Indonesia, 28-30 August, 2013.

I M Chandran, Asso. Prof (ME), “Optimization of Process Parameters in Gas Metal Arc Welding of AISI 1042 Steel ”, National Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Systems and Processes (NAIMSAP -13), 9-11 October, 2013.

Sangeetha Jose, AP (IT), “A Privacy Preserving Pro-file Searching Protocol in Cloud Networks” , Inter-national Conference on Cloud Security Manage-ment (ICCSM-2013), 17-18 October, 2013.

Smt. Vineetha, AP (CSE) STTP on “Web Semantics and Datamining”, RIT Kottayam, 24-28 September 2013.

Sri. Anoob Sebastian, AP (Civil), “QA QC in Road Construc-tion”, ESCI Hyderabad, 9-11 July 2013.

Sri. Praveen A N, Sri. Vigilkumar V V, Sri. Shijin Knox G U, APs(IT), STC on “Cloud Computing through ICT and Video Conferencing”, NITTR Chandigarh, 29 July — 2 August, 2013.

Dr. Abhilash Suryan R, AP (ME), Sri. K R Remesh Babu, AP (IT), Smt. Josna V R, AP (IT), “Organizational Development & Project Management”, at National Productivity Council, Leh, 5 –10 August, 2013.

Sri. Finny George, CP (IT), Short term training programme on “Web hacking and Security”, NITTTR, Chandigarh, 16-21, September 2013.

Sri. Sureshlal S R, AP (ME) & Sri. Jose V Eapen, AP (ME), Professional development programme on “Welding tech-nologies and NDT Techniques”, 9-12, July 2013.

Sri. Sreekumar R, AP(EC) Short term training programme on “Foundations of Predictive Analytics”, IIT Hyderabad, 17-21 July, 2013.

Sri. Amby A K Asso. Prof. (ECE), Sri. Sivakumar R, AP(ECE), Smt. Ambly, AP (ECE), Sri.Sucheendran.K, TI (ECE), Sri.Jinu V Nair, TI (ECE), “Basic Telecom Technology Covering ba-sics & Latest trends in telecommunication”, BSNL Tele-com Training Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, 8–12, July, 2013.

Sri. Gireesan A K, TI (ME), Sri. Cinu P C TM (ME), Training programme on “CNC Programming & Simulation”, Fore-man Training Institute Bangalore, 1-12, July 2013.

Sri.Anilkumar V M, AP (EEE), Short term course on “ Eco-nomics and financing of Renewable Energy Technolo-gies”, IIT Delhi , 24-27, July 2013.

Sri. Antony Abraham, WI (EEE), Sri. Suresh Babu, TI (EEE), Sri.Saji N S, TI (EEE), Sri. Aneesh Mathew TM (EEE), Sri. Baiju Mathew Joseph, TM (EEE), STTP on “Failure of Transformers and Remedial Measures”, ESCI Hyderabad, 8-12, July, 2013.

Sri. Ajikumar S, Instr Gr.II (ECE), Sri.Jinu V Nair, TI (ECE), Sri. Sucheendran K, TI (ECE), Training programme on “ Study and Maintenance of Modernized Electronic Labs”, College of Engineering, Kollam, 12 - 17 , August 2013.

Sri. Amby A K, Asso.Prof. (ECE), STTP on "Enhancing Managerial Effectiveness", ASCI Hyderabad, 15-19, July 2013.

Dr. Jayanand B, Prof. in Charge of Principal, Dr. Sathish Kumar C, Prof. (ECE), STTP on “Design Making for Mana-gerial Effectiveness”, IIM Bangalore, 5-10, August 2013.

Sri. Anoob Sebastian, AP (CE), One day International workshop on Recent Trends in Information Technology, 26 July 2013.

Sri. Premson Y, AP (ECE), Smt. Vineetha, AP (CSE), Na-tional level workshop on “Outcome based Accreditation”, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, 5 July & 18—20 July, 2013.

Sri. Amby A K, Asso. Prof.(ECE), Training programme on “International Centre for free and Source Software”, IIITM–K-Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, 24 - 26, July 2013

Sri. Rajeev N, TI (CSE) Professional Development Programme on “Mail Server Administration”, ESCI Hyderabad, 18-20 September 2013.

Sri. Abdul Azees S, TI (EEE), Sri. Sucheendran K, TI (EEE), Short term training programme on “Computer Hardware and Cross- Platform Newt working”, GEC Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, 2 -10 September 2013

Sri. I M Chandran, Prof. (ME) Short term training programme on “Innovations in waste manage-ment”, GEC Trissur, 22-26 July 2013.

Sri. V Suresh Babu, Asso. Prof.(ECE), IIIC workshop on “Advanced Research for High tech R & D", GEC Kozhikode, 5 - 7 September 2013.

Sri. Sureshlal S R, AP (ME), Sri. Jyothish Abraham, AP (ME), Residential Training programme on “Managerial Effectiveness", JPC, Jaipur 21-25, Octo-ber 2013.

Sri. Vigilkumar AP (IT) & Sri. Premkumar M P CP (CSE), 2nd NKN National Workshop 2013, IISC Ban-galore, 17-19 October 2013

Sri. Unnikrishnan AP (CSE) IEEE Workshop on Open Source Summit, Musalliar College of Engineering & Technology, Pathanamthitta, 27-29 September 2013.

Smt. Anu George AP (ECE), Workshop on “Custom IC Design using Cadens Tools”, Model Engineering College, Trikkakara, 26-27 September 2013.

G E C I D U K K I N E W S L E T T E R N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 3 V O L U M E 1 I S S U E 4

Monsoon clouds have disappeared and the sky is clear now heralding the onset of winter. The odd semes-ter is almost over, but for the exams. This semester was historical for our

college due to various reasons. We witnessed monsoon rains with a magnitude never happened before, many natural disasters occurred, includ-ing the wash away of the roads leading to our college. We were constantly under the gun point of opening of the dam. This led to the loss of many classes. But we witnessed the unusual way with which we have beaten all these obstacles by conducting night classes and other extra classes. The cooperation of each and every faculty and staff was most invaluable so that this practice of conducting night classes has been inscribed in golden letters on the annals of our history. With the commissioning of our new hostel, academic block and quarters, we are bound for a leapfrog in our academic activities. Wish you all a very nice winter.Dr. Jayanand B

The past few weeks have been full of activities like short term training programmes, work-shops, evening classes etc. For students, eve-ning school provided an upbeat, challenging program. For teachers, evening school was an opportunity to develop and implement inno-vative strategies which stimulate learning. The odd semesters ends after the above plethora of activities, thus the GECians deserve a break. As we bring out this issue of Newsletter cover-ing all these college activities, we wish all the Students to perform equally well in the upcom-ing semester examinations.

K R Remesh Babu

From the Editor’s Desk Principal’s Message

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TEQIP Workshops &

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CERD Projects

Entrepreneurship Day

Senior Research Advi-

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New PG Courses

Onam Celebrations

Research Publications

Training Programmes

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NewsletterGovernment Engineering College, Idukki

TEQIP BoG Meetings

The seventh BoG Meeting at Hotel Chaitram, Thiru-vananthapuram on 10th July, 2013.

GEC Idukki witnessed the success of evening classes which started from 21st October 2013. Almost all the students from the four depart-ments benefited from these classes. In order to encourage the students to attend classes, the college arranged conveyance and dinner for the students. Regular faculty has decided to forego remuneration for the evening classes. The PTA appreciated all the staff for the successful con-duct of evening classes. Various leading newspa-pers also gave positive comment about the eve-ning classes.Based upon the feedback received from the stu-dents, it is decided to conduct evening classes for 2-3 days/week from next semester onwards. Also the schedule for evening classes will be published with the regular time table at the beginning of the semester. Besides this the diagnostic test and bridge classes for S1S2 students, Bridge classes for S3 students were conducted during this pe-riod. Soft skill development & Motivational classes for S1S2 were conducted on 5th & 6th Sep-tember 2013. Remedial classes for students with back papers from previous semesters have been conducted by each department.

The Eighth BoG Meeting at Hotel Chaitram, Thiru-vananthapuram on 1st November, 2013.

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On 24th September 2013, the NSS unit of GECI celebrated the NSS Day with a difference. The unit conducted a pro-cession from Hill view park to Cher-uthony town via Idukki Dam. In the Dam, the Idukki MLA, Sri. Roshi Augustine, inaugurated the function.Sri. Anoob Sebastian, AP (CE) & Coor-dinator of the unit lead the proces-sion. Sri. K R Remesh Babu, HoD (IT), Sri. Ajay, AP (EEE) also took part in the procession which focused on the im-portance of blood donation.

A special camp was conducted at Maniyarankudy, the tribal area of Vazhathoppe Grama Panchayath,

during the Onam vacation from 13th to 19th September 2013. The Idukki MLA Sri. Roshi Augustine inaugurated the camp in the presence of the Principal Dr. B Jayanand. Felicitation was by Block Panchayth President Sri. A P Usman, Pancha-yath President Joy Varghese, and PTA Vice president Sri.K H M Yusuf Moulavi, were present at the function.

Volunteers had done maintenance of drainage and water supply system to the tribal area. They also took part in the con-struction of houses to the public. Sri Ajay Thomas, AP (EEE) was in-charge of the Camp officer during the camp.

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National Service Scheme—NSS Day Celebrations & Special Camp

Courses for StudentsVarious workshops and training programmes were con-ducted for students to improve their academic excellence. Two day workshop on “ Empower to Excel” for S3 ECE

students Coordinated by Sri Sivakumar R, AP (ECE), 24-27 July 13.

Smt. Anu George, AP (ECE), Smt. Ambly N, AP (ECE) coor-dinated Three day workshop on “PSPICE” for S3 students, from 24 - 28, August 2013.

Sri. Anoob Sebastian AP (CE) Coordinated Personality Development programme for S1S2, on 28 August, 2013.

Sri. Shijin Knox G. U, AP (IT) organized One day pro-gramme on “Unleash the power within”, for S3 IT stu-dents, 1-5 July 2013.

Smt. Anu George AP(ECE) Training Programme on “Robotics & Solar Energy Systems”, 20 September - 1 October, 2013

Sri. Philumon Joseph AP (CSE), Coordinated the Lectures on “Generalized Buchi Automata,Linear Temporal Logic Syntax, Semantics, LTL Model Checking and Model Checking using the tool NuSMV", for M.Tech Students, from 20—22 September 2013

Sri. Sivakumar AP (ECE), Coordinated workshop on “MATLAB” for S5 students from 26—27 September 2013.

Sri. Premson Y AP (ECE), Coordinated workshop on “Digital Image Processing”, 3—4 October, 2013.

Smt. Anu George AP (ECE), Coordinated workshop on “Electromagnetics & Application”, 26—27 October 2013.

PTA general body called on 24th August 2013, gave a send off to former principal Dr. R Sathikumar and Dr. Sajith P P, Asso. Prof (ME). Sri. M T Thomas, District Panchayath President, Sri.Joy Varghese, Panchayath President, District Collector Sri. Ajit Patil IAS, Sri. Sibichan Joseph, CI Idukki, were felicitated in the event.

B. Tech Mechanical Engineering

The new B. Tech course in Mechanical Engineering started with an intake of 60 students. On 13th August 2013, the course was inaugurated by the principal Dr. B Jayanand. All the department Heads and the Sri. KMH Yousef Moulavi, PTA Vice President were present at the occasion.

Send off by PTA

Senior Research AdvisorDr. Ashok Rao, Former Head, Network Project, CEDT, IISc Bangalore, & Visiting Professor, IIM Bangalore will be our new senior research advi-sor of the college. He will visit the college on November 2013.

Every Day is Your Birth Day

TEQIP Sponsored STTP & Workshops

Following TEQIP sponsored Short Term Training Pro-grammes are successfully conducted in the college. Prof. K R Remesh Babu, Ms. Jithi P V & Ms. Dimple

Elizabeth Baby of IT Department coordinated STTP on “ Financial Management”, 27—29 September, 2013.

Prof. Praveen S Babu, AP (EEE) coordinated STTP on “Electrical CAD”, 31 July—4 August 2013.

Sri. Premkumar M P, CP(CSE), coordinated STTP on “DDFS”, 25—27, September, 2013.

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Entrepreneurship Day

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Onam Celebrations 2013

The GEC Idukki cele-brated 12th September as State Entrepreneur-ship day. Dr. Jayanand B., Principal, pointed out the vision of devel-oped countries for promoting young en-

trepreneurs and was an upbeat on the present initiatives of the state. Mr. C. V. Narayanan, Member, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) spoke in details about the various schemes under which young entrepreneurs are supported in the state. He discussed about the various steps one should undergo in order to convert an idea into a realizable and marketable product. Mr. Syam S. Pillai, CEO, Dmitri Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Ernakulam shared his thoughts on the need to tune the mindset for becoming successful entre-preneurs. He narrated how he started a new venture eight years ago and how he could become a successful entrepreneur. He stressed the need for taking risk at proper time during the career as an entrepreneur. He highlighted various success stories like redbus, and motivated the students to consider starting own business during their studies itself. Mr. Syam discussed the ac-tivities of the Start-up Village and assistance a young entrepre-neur can obtain. In the afternoon session live address from the chief minister Sri. Oommen Chandy and the Minister for Industries and IT, Mr. P. K. Kunhalikutty streamed in the seminar hall. During Onam 2013 Celebrations on 13 September 2013

NSS Camp inauguration by Sri. Roshi Augustine, MLA. Activities in the camp

New PG Courses in IT & ECENew M Tech courses started in Information Technology and Elec-tronics & Communication Engineering departments. The courses are Network Engineering in IT and VLSI & Embedded Systems in ECE department with an intake of 18 each for both branches.

Final Year ResultsOur final year students improved their performance in the Mahatma Gandhi University B Tech results published in July 2013. The pass percentage of 2009-2013 batch increased to 75.60 % from previous year batch (2008—2012) performance of 63.33%.

Prof. Sunilkumar, AP (EEE): "Bilateral Convertor to inter-face Small Battery Energy Storage System with Macro Grid", Rs.50000/-

Prof. K R Remesh Babu, AP(IT): "Metacrawler", Rs.45000/- Prof. Sreedevi G, AP (ECE): "Vehicle Accident Alert and Lo-

cator (VAAL)", Rs.45000/- Prof. Sivakumar R, AP (ECE): "Voice Operated Intelligent

Lift or Elevator", Rs.50000/- Prof. Mala J B, AP (IT): "Smart Security System", Rs. 50000/- Prof. Premson Y, AP (ECE): "Intelligent Solar Power Supply

for Home", Rs.50000/- Prof. Premson Y, AP (ECE): "Electronic Support System for

Physically Disabled", Rs.47000/- Prof. E S Shajahan, Asso. Prof (ECE): "GSM Based Health

Monitoring System", Rs.45000/- Prof. Anu George, AP (ECE): "Gesture Controlled Robot",

Rs.40500/- Prof. Anu George, AP (ECE): "Vein Authentication System",

Rs.32000/- Dr. Sathish Kumar, Prof (ECE): "Voice Recognition and

Voice Guidance Based GPS Turn by Turn Navigator for Blind with Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance", Rs.50000/-

Mr. Hirosh A.C S1S2 Mechanical Engi-neering has secured the first place in the water colour painting competition held for college at the state level in connec-tion with the Wildlife Week Celebration 2013. Hon. Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection & Regis-tration, Sri. Anoop Jacob has distributed the prize.

Congratulations