MAY - JUNE 2026 N E W S L E T T E R GENESISGENESISGENESISIGNITING THOUGHTS ISSUE: 93E L E C T R O N I C S A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G
GENESISGENESISGENESIS2026 VISION MISSION 02GENESISNEWSLETTER ISSUE: 97MAY - JUNE IGNITING THOUGHTS D e p a r t m e n t o f E l e c t r o n i c s a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g To be recognized at the national and international level for excellence in Education and Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Inculcating leadership qualities, adaptability, and ethical values. Imparting quality education in the field of electronics, communication, and related areas to meet the challenges in the industry, academia, and research. Nurture the growth of each individual by providing a dynamic and conducive learning environment.
FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT Frameworks Using Advanced Materials For Industrial & Urban Applications” 03GENESIS The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology successfully organized a Six-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on "Intelligent Sensor-IoT Frameworks Using Advanced Materials for Industrial & Urban Applications" from 15th to 20th June 2026 in hybrid mode. The programme was conducted in association with the Centre for AI-IoT Innovation, bringing together faculty members, researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in intelligent sensing technologies and IoT-enabled solutions. DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY The FDP provided a valuable platform for faculty members to enhance their technical knowledge, exchange innovative ideas, and explore emerging IoT and sensor technologies. As a part of FDP, the participants and EC faculty visited Maker Village, Kalamassery, one of India's leading innovation and incubation hubs. The visit offered a unique opportunity to experience the real-world research and interact with innovators. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sangeeta Semwal, Director, MeitY, Government of India and Dr. Sithara Raveendran, Scientist, MeitY, Government of India, New Delhi. Principal, Dr. M SMurali presided the inaugural function, in the esteemed presence of Dr. Sreepriya S, Dean Research and Dr. Ajay Kumar, HoD, ECE, ASIET.The sessions covered advanced sensor technologies, IoT framework design, smart materials, FPGA- based implementations, industrial automation, urban smart infrastructure, and emerging research trends.
FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT Frameworks Using Advanced Materials For Industrial & Urban Applications” 04GENESIS DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY The industrial visit offered participants a first-hand understanding of the innovation ecosystem at Maker Village. Through interactions with experts and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, the visit encouraged knowledge sharing, research collaboration, and the practical application of IoT solutions for industrial and societal needs.
Teaching Learning Process - Planning Based on GAPCV4.0 05GENESIS DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY TThe Faculty Professional Enrichment Programme on "Teaching Learning Process – Planning Based on GAPC V 4.0" was organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ASIET, in association with the Institution of Engineers (India) on 24 June 2026. The session was led by Prof. Sreekanth K. S., Associate Professor, Department of ECE, ASIET, who explained the effective planning and implementation of teaching- learning practices in accordance with GAPC V 4.0 guidelines. The programme emphasized outcome- based education, curriculum planning, and quality enhancement in engineering education. The interactive session enabled faculty members to gain practical insights into academic planning, course delivery, and continuous assessment strategies. It encouraged the adoption of innovative teaching methods and strengthened the institution's commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and continuous professional development. "Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep."
Hands-on Workshop on Mixed Signal Circuit Simulation & PCB Design using ESIM 06GENESIS DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY TThe Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, ASIET, in association with FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, organized a Hands-on Workshop on Mixed Signal Circuit Simulation & PCB Design Using eSim on 22 May 2026. The session introduced participants to the eSim platform and provided practical training in circuit simulation and PCB design. The workshop enhanced participants' understanding of modern electronic design tools and their real-world applications..
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITY The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized a heartfelt farewell to honor Dr. Aswathy N., Dr. Anagha E. G., Dr. Ramu R., and Ms. Savitha Raghavan for their dedicated service and valuable contributions to the department. During the ceremony, faculty members expressed their gratitude and presented mementos as a token of appreciation. Their commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and the overall growth of the department has inspired both students and colleagues. The department extends its sincere thanks and wishes them continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in all their future endeavors. Presenting mementos to Dr. Ramu R, Dr. Aswathy N, Dr. Anagha E. G, and Ms. Savitha Raghavan during the department's farewell ceremony. GENESIS 07 Honouring our Esteemed Faculty
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13GENESIS NPTEL ACHIEVERS - M.TECH S T U D E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S
14GENESIS Nandana Satheesh (S6 ECE B Batch): Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on “Deep Learning” Minha Parvin T S (S4 ECE B Batch): Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on "Signals and Systems". Anagha Ginesh (S2 ECE A Batch): Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on "Programming in Java". Adithyan Sunil (S2 ECE A Batch): Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on "Programming in Java". NPTEL ACHIEVERS - B.TECH S T U D E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S
15GENESIS Muhammed Nadish K N, Nimisha Sheejas, Muhammed Sahad, and Muhammed Naif (2022-26 Batch ECE): Published an IEEE Conference paper titled “FPGA Implementation of RNS to POSIT Conversion” at the 8th International Conference on Devices, Circuits and Systems (ICDCS 2026) held at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences. Reshma Rejive (S4 ECE), Krishna K. Dileep (S4 ECE), Vaishnav P. (S4 ECE), Anagha Ginesh (S2 ECE), and Adithyan Sunil (S2 ECE) Successfully completed the 15-Day Advanced IoT & PCB Design Summer Internship, conducted from 1 June 2026 to 19 June 2026, at the Center for AI-IoT Innovation, ASIET, sponsored by MeitY, Government of India. INTERNSHIP STUDENT PUBLICATIONS Neetha K , Anju George , Dr. Aswathy N , Divya V. Chandran , Jaimy James , Neethu Suman , and Archana Aniyan : Published an Indian Patent Application titled "A Safety Device Prototype for Victims in Distress" (Patent Application No. 202641057480; Publication No. IN202641057480 A1) in Patent Journal No. 20/2026, published on 15 May 2026. STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS PATENTS S T U D E N T S A C H I E V E M E N T S
PUBLICATIONS 16GENESIS Dr. Bipin P R: Published a journal paper titled “A Hybrid ConvNeXtV2– MaxViT Framework with CNN-based Feature Refinement for Skin Lesion Classification” in Journal of Innovative Image Processing. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36548/jiip.2026.3.001. STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS Mr. Manesh VM: Published an IEEE conference paper titled "EyeMove: A Hands-Free, Eye-Controlled Wheelchair for Enhanced Mobility" in the International Conference on Computational Robotics, Testing and Engineering Evaluation (ICCRTEE), Virudhunagar, India, 2026 Dr. Resmi N C: Published a conferenece paper titled "Design and Analysis of 2-Port and 4-Port Wilkinson Power Dividers using Photonic Crystal Structures," in International Conference on Innovative Trends in Information Technology (ICITIIT) Santhi K: Published a journal paper titled “A Hybrid ConvNeXtV2– MaxViT Framework with CNN-based Feature Refinement for Skin Lesion Classification” in Journal of Innovative Image Processing. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36548/jiip.2026.3.001.
17GENESIS Prasanth P Menon: Completed FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT frameworks using advanced materials for Industrial and Urban applications” organised by the Dept of ECE, ASIET, Kalady Completed five days National level FDP on “Advanced Concepts and Applications in Quantum Computing, Machine Learning and Deep Learning” organised by Mar Baselious Christain college of Engineering, kuttikkanam STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. Resmi N C: Completed FDP on “Advanced Communication Systems: Shaping Next Generation Networks” organised by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur Reviewer in the 2 International conference on Innovations in Mechanical, Robotics, Computing and Biomedical Engineering (ICIMRBE 2026), organised by ASIET, Kalasy nd Dr. Reshma Lakshmanan: Appointed as a member of Pass Board of S4 (R) MTech Degree Exam, May 2026 (2024 Scheme) MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam Presented conference paper titled “Design and development of compact antenna for low frequency communication applications” at the IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Electronics, Communication, Computing, Automation and Power (RECCAP 2026) at IIT, Palakkad Completed FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT frameworks using advanced materials for Industrial and Urban applications” organised by the Dept of ECE, ASIET, Kalady Coordinator, Faculty professional Enrichment program Manesh V M: Reviewer in the 2 International conference on Innovations in Mechanical, Robotics, Computing and Biomedical Engineering (ICIMRBE 2026), organised by ASIET, Kalasy nd
18GENESIS Divya V Chandran: Completed FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT frameworks using advanced materials for Industrial and Urban applications” organised by the Dept of ECE, ASIET, Kalady Completed FDP on “Outcome Based Education and Accreditation GAPC V 4.0” organised by IQAC, ASIET Kalady Reviewer in the 2 International conference on Innovations in Mechanical, Robotics, Computing and Biomedical Engineering (ICIMRBE 2026), organised by ASIET, Kalasy nd STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS Neethu Suman: Resource person for the FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT frameworks using advanced materials for Industrial and Urban applications” organised by the Dept of ECE, ASIET, Kalady Reviewer in the 2 International conference on Innovations in Mechanical, Robotics, Computing and Biomedical Engineering (ICIMRBE 2026), organised by ASIET, Kalasy nd Santhi K: Completed FDP on “Intelligent Sensor-IoT frameworks using advanced materials for Industrial and Urban applications” organised by the Dept of ECE, ASIET, Kalady Completed FDP on “Outcome Based Education and Accreditation GAPC V 4.0” organised by IQAC, ASIET Kalady Neetha K: Completed FDP on “Advanced Communication Systems: Shaping Next Generation Networks” organised by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur Dr. Bobby C Mathews: Reviewer in the 2 International conference on Innovations in Mechanical, Robotics, Computing and Biomedical Engineering (ICIMRBE 2026), organised by ASIET, Kalasy nd
19GENESIS STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS Ms. Neetha K Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on “Optimization Algorithms: Theory and Software Implementation” Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on “Precision Agriculture” Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on “Data Mining for Decision Making” Successfully completed NPTEL online certification course on "Precision Agriculture". Ms. Divya V Chandran Dr. Neema M Ms. Arya PaulE L I T EE L I T EE L I T E
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21GENESISArtificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century. Among its many innovations, AI-powered chatbots have revolutionized the way humans interact with computers. From answering customer queries and assisting students to generating software code and supporting medical professionals, chatbots have evolved from simple automated responders into intelligent virtual assistants capable of understanding and generating human-like conversations. Today, advanced AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI are changing education, business, healthcare, research, and software development. Their rapid evolution is opening new career opportunities while reshaping the future of work. Understanding AI Chatbots An Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot is a software application designed to interact with users through natural, human-like conversations. Unlike traditional chatbots that can only respond to predefined commands or keywords, AI chatbots can understand the meaning and context of a user's question, learn from vast amounts of data, and generate accurate and intelligent responses. This makes interactions more natural, efficient, and personalized TECH TALK - STAFF Ms. Divya V ChandranASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Evolving the Impact of AI Chatbots: Fundamentals, Technological Advances, and Career Prospects
22GENESIS Modern AI chatbots are powered by several advanced technologies that work together to understand and process human language: Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enables chatbots to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Machine Learning (ML): Allows chatbots to learn from data and improve their responses over time without being explicitly programmed. Deep Learning (DL): Uses multi-layered neural networks to recognize complex patterns and improve the chatbot's ability to understand language and make decisions. Large Language Models (LLMs): Advanced AI models trained on massive datasets that can generate coherent, context-aware, and human-like text. Transformer Neural Networks: A powerful deep learning architecture that helps chatbots understand relationships between words and sentences, enabling better contextual understanding and more accurate responses. Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF): Improves chatbot performance by incorporating human feedback during training, making responses more accurate, helpful, and aligned with user expectations. By integrating these technologies, modern AI chatbots can perform a wide range of tasks beyond simple conversations. They can answer questions, summarize lengthy documents, write reports and emails, generate programming code, translate languages, assist in learning, analyze data, create images, and support decision-making across various fields such as education, healthcare, business, and scientific research. As AI technology continues to advance, chatbots are becoming increasingly intelligent, versatile, and capable of handling more complex real-world applications. How AI Chatbots Work Modern AI chatbots follow a series of intelligent processing steps to understand user queries and generate accurate, context-aware responses. Although this process happens within a few seconds, it involves several advanced AI technologies working together seamlessly. TECH TALK - STAFF
23GENESIS The workflow of an AI chatbot can be explained in four simple stages: User Input → Language Understanding → AI Model Processing → Intelligent Response TECH TALK - STAFF 1. User Input: The interaction begins when a user types or speaks a question, request, or command. For example, a user may ask the chatbot to explain a concept, solve a problem, or generate a piece of content. 2. Language Understanding: The chatbot uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze the user's input. NLP identifies the meaning, intent, and context of the query by understanding grammar, keywords, and the relationships between words. This enables the chatbot to interpret what the user is actually asking, even if the question is phrased in different ways.
24GENESIS 3. AI Model Processing: Once the query is understood, it is processed by a Large Language Model (LLM). These models have been trained on vast amounts of text data and contain billions of learned parameters, allowing them to recognize patterns, retrieve relevant knowledge, and generate logical, coherent, and contextually appropriate responses. 4. Intelligent Response Generation: Finally, the chatbot formulates and delivers a clear, accurate, and human-like response. Depending on the user's request, it can answer questions, summarize documents, generate programming code, translate languages, create images, or provide recommendations and solutions. Despite the complexity of these operations, the entire process is completed in just a few seconds. This speed and intelligence enable modern AI chatbots to handle complex conversations, assist users across various domains, and provide personalized support in real time. Career Prospects in Artificial Intelligence The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created a wide range of exciting career opportunities for students and professionals across the world. As organizations increasingly adopt AI technologies to improve efficiency, automate tasks, and make smarter decisions, the demand for skilled AI professionals continues to rise. AI experts are now employed in industries such as healthcare, finance, education, agriculture, manufacturing, cybersecurity, entertainment, and autonomous transportation.
Some of the most promising career roles in AI include: AI Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Data Scientist Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer Prompt Engineer AI Research Scientist Robotics Engineer Computer Vision Engineer AI Product Manager AI Ethics Specialist According to recent industry trends, AI-related careers are among the fastest- growing professions globally With attractive salary packages, continuous technological advancements, and increasing demand across multiple sectors, AI offers excellent career prospects for students interested in innovation, problem-solving, and emerging technologies. Developing skills in programming, machine learning, data analysis, and AI tools can open the door to a rewarding and future-ready career in this rapidly evolving field. This version is much more suitable for a newsletter because the content is unchanged, but the shorter paragraphs improve readability and visual flow. 25GENESIS
26GENESIS Our world is quickly running out of storage space. Every single day, humanity generates mind-boggling amounts of digital data, from social media video streams to critical scientific research. Traditional data centers filled with thousands of silicon hard drives require massive amounts of electricity, constant air conditioning, and physical space—and worse, they break down within a decade. To solve this looming crisis, scientists are looking inside our own cells. They have developed a revolutionary technology known as DNA Data Storage, which allows digital files (0s and 1s) to be translated and saved directly into synthetic strands of DNA. In everyday life, we rely on flash drives and hard disks. However, DNA is nature's oldest, most perfect storage system. It is so incredibly dense that all the world’s current digital data could theoretically fit into a single teacup filled with DNA, remaining perfectly preserved for thousands of years without using a single watt of power. TECH TALK - STUDENT The Living Hard Drive: Data Storage in the Code of Life Aswanth P ASTUDENT, S5 ECE B How DNA Data Storage Works 1. Encoding (Binary to Biology) Digital files like photos, music, or text are converted from computer language (0s and 1s) into the fourletter genetic alphabet of DNA: Adenine (A), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G), and Thymine (T). How Bio-Engineers are Turning Nature's Code into the Ultimate Archive
27GENESISReal-World Applications Eternal Archives: Preserving humanity's historical documents, fine art, and global scientific blueprints for thousands of years. Deep-Space Missions: Storing vital data on spacecraft where intense cosmic radiation would completely destroy traditional silicon hardware. Medical Bio-Sensors: Embedding tiny DNAbased data loggers inside living cells to record changes in human health in real time. Eco- Friendly Data Centers: Swapping out hot, loud, power-hungry server farms for silent, microscopic molecular vaults. Current Roadblocks Right now, the biological hard drive is held back by speed and cost. Writing data into synthetic DNA is a slow, complex chemical process, and reading it requires specialized laboratory equipment. While a silicon drive saves files instantly, DNA storage currently takes a few hours. However, engineers and biologists are already building automated microfluidic chips to make this process thousands of times faster and highly affordable. What Lies Ahead? Researchers are actively laying the groundwork for the Internet of Biological Things (IoBT). In the near future, we may see hybrid bio-computers where organic DNA storage drives interface directly with traditional silicon processors. This will pave the way for ultra-compact, hyper-efficient computing systems capable of preserving the sum of human knowledge in a space no larger than a sugar cube. TECH TALK - STUDENT 2. Synthesis (Writing) Advanced laboratory printers physically manufacture custom, synthetic strands of DNA built with that exact encoded sequence. 3. Sequencing (Reading) When you want to access your files, a standard DNA sequencer reads the chemical strands, and specialized software instantly translates the letters back into 0s and 1s for your computer to open.
GENESIS 28 DID YOU KNOW? DNA is so compact that just a single gram of it can theoretically store up to 215 petabytes (which is roughly 215 million gigabytes) of information! Scientists have already successfully archived the entire collection of Shakespeare’s sonnets, a highdefinition movie, and an entire computer operating system inside a microscopic speck of synthetic DNA. Sources: Nature Biotechnology, Microsoft Research, ETH Zurich, DNA Data Storage Research.
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30GENESIS EDITORIAL BOARDDr. AJAY KUMAR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT(HOD).Ms NEETHA K ASSISTANT PROFESSORMr. MANESH V MASSISTANT PROFESSORMs Christina Jisso S8 EC AMs MeenakshI Sreekumar S8 EC BVishal Viswambaran S6 EC BAlvin George S6 EC AMs Dhiya Laiju S8 EC AMr.Vyshak V Mallaya S8 EC BMr.Adithya Raj S4 EC AMs.Anamika S4 EC AMr.Vishnu V Prakash S4 EC BMs Jyothika S4 EC B
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