In a significant stride towards fostering scientific innovation and research, IIIT-Naya Raipur,
orchestrated a pioneering one-day program titled “Exploring Future Technologies: A Day at the
Frontiers of VLSI, Embedded Systems, and Nanotechnology” on January 24, 2025. This event was a
part of the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) initiative funded by Department of Science &
Technology (DST), Government of India. The Principal Investigator of the project is Dr. Manoj
Kumar Majumder, Associate Professor, IIIT-NR.
A total of 26 students from Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Professional Management and
Technology (SSIPMT), Raipur, participated in the program. The program offered students a unique
platform to delve into cutting-edge advancements in the electronics and communication engineering
through immersive exposure to an institute’s advanced research facilities. Dr. Rajarshi Mahapatra,
Professor, Department of ECE, the Guest of Honour, inaugurated the session with an inspiring speech
emphasizing the critical role of innovation in technology. This was followed by an overview of the
initiative by Dr. Manoj Kumar Majumder, the Principal Investigator, and Associate Professor,
Department of ECE. He outlined the program’s objective to bridge theoretical knowledge with
practical applications and provided a briefing on the day’s agenda. The students visited various
laboratories that highlighted the institute’s research capabilities. The Electronic Circuit Design (ECD)
Lab featured demonstrations on innovative circuit design methodologies, while the Internet of Things
(IoT) Lab showcased insights into the development of smart, connected systems. In the VLSI and
Embedded Systems Lab, participants engaged on an advanced device design using Cadence Virtuoso,
Xilinx Vivado and Quantum wise ATK for circuit, hardware and atomic level modeling. The visit to
the VLSI Nanofabrication Lab is a standout experience, where students learned the real-time
fabrication of nanolevel devices, gaining insights into cutting-edge nanotechnology. These sessions
were conducted by the PhD scholars Mrs. Nidhee Bhuwal, Mr. Vijay Kumar Gupta, Mr. Kamal
Solanki, and Ms. Chanchal Ijardar, ensuring an engaging and informative experience for all attendees.
The program concluded with a valedictory session, during which Mrs. Upasana Toppo, Technical
Assistant in the Department of ECE, distributed certificates to all participants, recognizing their active
engagement. Mr. Kamal Solanki, a PhD scholar, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt
gratitude to all contributors who supported the event’s success. The program achieved significant
outcomes, including knowledge enhancement by providing deeper insights into real-world
engineering applications, skill development through exposure to advanced tools and practices, and
research initiatives with IIIT-NR. This one-day program was more than an academic visit; it was a
transformative experience that ignited curiosity among budding engineers and offered them a glimpse
into the future of technology. Through such initiatives, IIIT-NR continues to establish itself as a hub
of innovation and excellence in electronics and communication engineering.
