Insights into Success in the Corporate Environment
The Department of Management organised a Guest Talk on the topic “The Commercial Real Estate Industry; Trends & Insights” on January 17, 2025. Mr Dibashish Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Country HR Head at Berkadia delivered an insightful session on the transition from Campus to Corporate. With over 18 years of extensive experience in human resources, Mr Ghosh has successfully led global organisations and Indian conglomerates, including GE and Genpact, in key leadership roles. His expertise, spanning organisational culture transformation, change leadership, and talent management, gave professional tips to MBA students by sharing real-world experiences, challenges and strategies for success in the corporate environment.
The session provided a holistic perspective, enabling students to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in the Financial Services and Commercial Real Estate domains. The talk focused on enhancing Real Estate Industry awareness—the trends, challenges, and opportunities; Understanding the Key Financial Components and their integration with real estate investments; Knowledge of Asset classes and opportunities for investing in Commercial Properties; Practical insights into investment and mortgage banking; Impact of Regulatory and economic factors; Networking and mentorship; and Preparation for Corporate Roles.
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Tech Wizards Claim South Zone Title at Nation Building Competition
In a world where the potential of GenZs is often questioned, two of our students, Md. Hadi Mahmood and Md Ahmed Raza Khan have proven that their engagement can deliver meaningful change. These III-year BTech CSE students have showcased an inspiring display of their intellect and innovative prowess at the Nation Building Case Study Competition, an annual event that aligns with the “Viksit Bharat” initiative led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, inviting college teams from across the nation to develop creative strategies aimed at transforming India into a developed country by 20247.
Here’s an excerpt of their interview:
1. What was the competition/event about?
The NationBuilding Case Study Competition is an annual event organised to inspire young college students to contribute to India’s development by addressing critical national issues. Participants engage in a 2-month-long journey involving multiple rounds, including an online quiz, presentation submissions, zonal finals, and the national finals in New Delhi. The competition is judged by a distinguished panel of experts in the given domain.
This year’s competition, NationBuilding Case Study Competition 2025, focused on the problem statement of identifying the gaps in India’s sports environment. Participants were tasked with studying the sports systems of other countries, analysing their strengths, and drafting a model to achieve India’s vision of hosting and winning 100 medals in the Olympics by 2036. This theme aimed to encourage innovative solutions to elevate India’s standing in global sports and align with the broader goal of nation-building.
2. What place did you secure?
We secured the 1st rank in the South Zone during the third round of the competition, competing against teams from multiple prestigious institutions. This achievement has advanced us to the national finals, where we will compete against the top 2 teams from each of the six zones: North, South, East, North East, West, and Central.
3. How did you find out about the competition?
We discovered this opportunity on the Unstop platform. The NationBuilding Case Study Competition is widely recognised and attracts thousands of teams annually, making it a highly sought-after event for students across India.
4. Who were your competitors
In the South Zone, we competed against 10 teams from premier institutions. The competition was intense, as participants brought innovative solutions to the table, reflecting the high level of talent and dedication among the youth.
5. Your feelings on advancing this far and future aspirations.
We are excited to have advanced to the national finals. Competing against the best teams from across the country is both a challenge and an opportunity to showcase our strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. This competition has allowed us to apply our skills & knowledge to real-world issues, which has been incredibly rewarding. We look forward to the final round and hope to contribute meaningfully to the vision of a developed India.
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Developing Organic Thin-Film Transistors into Biosensors
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is proud to announce that Dr Durga Prakash M and his scholar Prasanthi Ms Prasanthi Lingala have their invention titled “An Organic Thin-Film Transistors (OTFTs) with Steep Subthreshold and Ultra-Low Temperature Solution Processing for Label-Free Biosensing” published in the Indian Patent Office Journal with the Application Number: 202541000088. Their research focus on developing an Organic Thin-Film Transistor (OTFT) that is able to work as a biosensor in detecting diseases or for real-time health monitoring.
Abstract
Organic Thin-Film Transistor (OTFT): The name “organic thin-film transistor” (OTFT) refers to a type of transistor that employs organic semiconductor materials in its active layer rather than the more traditional inorganic materials such as silicon. Optical thin-film transistors (OTFTs) are distinguished by their adaptability, low fabrication cost, and optimal applicability for electronic devices that are lightweight and portable. Considering their high sensitivity to changes in the surrounding environment and their compatibility with functionalised layers for the detection of biomolecules, these transistors find widespread application in the field of biosensors.
Explanation of the Research in Layperson’s Terms
Imagine a flexible electronic switch that can be bent, stretched, and used in lightweight devices—this is what an Organic Thin-Film Transistor (OTFT) does! Unlike traditional transistors made from rigid silicon, OTFTs use special organic materials, making them more adaptable for wearable sensors, flexible displays, and medical devices.
The research focuses on how these transistors can be used as biosensors, meaning they can detect tiny changes in the environment, like the presence of certain chemicals or biomolecules. This is important for medical testing, where OTFTs could help develop low-cost, highly sensitive diagnostic tools—imagine a simple patch that can detect diseases from sweat or a flexible sensor for real-time health monitoring! By improving how OTFTs interact with biological substances, the team aims to make them more accurate, efficient, and reliable for next-generation healthcare and wearable technology.
Fig.: Schematic structure of DNTT based OTFT
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Theory-Experiment Dialogue on Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
The Department of Physics organised a Department Research Seminar on February 05, 2025, that offered a theoretical expression on Big Bang Nucleosynthesis. The seminar, which unravelled as a theory-experiment dialogue, also delved into interesting topics like Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity. Dr Martin Schaefer, nuclear physicist from the Department of Theoretical Physics Nuclear Physics Institute, Czech Academy of Sciences was the keynote speaker of the session.
The key idea of this session was to understand the means of the Big Bang and the Standard Model Lagrangian Method. Dr Schaefer discussed the nuclear reactions that formed the early universe and had an interaction session with the participating students and scholars.
The workshop was based on ‘Big Bang to Now: Exploring the Origins of the Universe’ with Nuclear Processes during Big Bang Nucleosynthesis. It focused on understanding the universe’s origins and the nuclear processes responsible for its birth during Big Bang nucleosynthesis.
Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN) refers to the process that occurred roughly 10 seconds after the Big Bang when the temperature of the universe dropped enough for atomic nuclei to form. This has led to the creation of stable elements such as helium and lithium isotopes, which played a crucial role in the evolution of the universe. The specific abundance of these elements provides observable imprints in the universe today, helping scientists validate theories like the Hot Big Bang Model and the Standard Model of particle physics.
The study of BBN allows scientists to understand the fundamental forces and nuclear interactions that governed the early universe. Dr Martine Schaefer provided insightful and educative information by helping scientists test the hot Big Bang theory. The session proved to be an incredible platform for scholars, students, and faculty to collaborate and discuss theoretical and experimental physics.
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