Ms. Swati Sharma(Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering) and Mr. Sunil Kumar (Lab Assistant, Department of Electrical Engineering) in collaboration with the Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities organized a One-day Workshop on ‘Solderless Breadboard Circuits’ for first-year students. The workshop provided participants with hands-on experience in building basic circuits and understanding electronic components. During the session, students successfully constructed a clapping circuit and a rectifier circuit, gaining practical insights into circuit design and functionality.
The highly interactive workshop saw enthusiastic participation from students, who demonstrated a strong understanding of the concepts.
The Director, Prof. R.C. Kuhad also attended the workshop encouraging students and emphasizing the importance of practical learning. This session was a great success, enhancing students’ practical skills and sparking their interest in electronics.
On November 11th-12th, 2024, a two-day inter-departmental collaborative event, TECHBRIDGE: Where Ideas Meet Innovation, was organized by Ms. Swati Sharma, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Ms. Bhawna, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science Engineering. The event was graced by the presence of our Managing Director- Dr. Preeti Gahlot, Director- Prof. R.C. Kuhad, Administrative Officer, Registrar , Dean Academics, HODs and faculty members from the Departments of EE, CSE, ECE, ASH, ME, BBA, CE, and BCA. Students from various departments participated, showcasing their exceptional creativity and technical expertise. The event emphasized collaboration, hands-on learning, and innovation.
The event featured three exciting competitions designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and technical skills:
Day 1 – Startup Idea Pitching: Our students participated in the Startup Idea Pitching competition, where they presented innovative business ideas, demonstrating entrepreneurial acumen and creativity.
Start-up Ideas was judged by Dr. Sapna Dadwal ( HOD-BBA), Dr. Simpi Mehta (HOD- ASH), Ms. Deepika Kalra (Asst. Prof. BBA), Ms. Mamta Devi (Asst. Prof. ASH).
Day 2 – Circuit Designing and Ice-Cream Stick Bridge Making: In the Circuit Designing competition, students displayed their skills in creating intricate electrical circuits. Meanwhile, in the Ice-Cream Stick Bridge Building competition, participants showcased their engineering and design capabilities by constructing functional bridges.
Circuit Designing was judged by Ms. Renu Vadhera (Asst. Prof. CSE), Ms. Meenakshi Gupta (Asst. Prof. CSE) and Dr. Ritu Bhatia (Asst. Prof. ASH).
Ice-Stick Bridge was Judged by Mr. Avikshit Sharma (Asst. Prof. ASH), Ms. Kritika (Asst. Prof. ASH) and Ms. Rashmi Wadhwa (Asst. Prof. ECE).
Our students, Tushar Khandelwal, Sameer Yadav, Saurabh Singh, Sachin Sharma, Rudraksh Bali and Manisha Kumari representing the Department of EE, ECE, ME, and CSE participated in the prestigious national-level competition (SIH-2024) under the mentorship of Ms. Swati Sharma from the Department of Electrical Engineering.
The students were tasked with addressing a complex problem statement: “To design an industrial-scale green hydrogen production facility capable of producing over 50 tons per day (TPD) with a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) below $2 USD per kilogram.” This challenge provided an opportunity for the students to apply their technical expertise in devising a viable solution.
The competition offered a dynamic platform for creativity, teamwork and innovation where the students collaborated effectively to tackle real-world engineering challenges. Throughout the event, they gained invaluable experience in problem-solving, project development and practical application of their skills. This participation proved to be an excellent learning opportunity and we eagerly anticipate future endeavors in similar technical events.
Our students of DPGITM participated in a Hackathon (KRMU 3.0) hosted by K.R. Mangalam University from March 5, 2024 to March 7, 2024. This event served as an exceptional platform for our student participants to exhibit their coding prowess and problem-solving acumen.
Under the mentorship of Ms. Swati Sharma, a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering, the students worked on their project titled “Musical Therapy using Facial Recognition,” which demonstrated both innovation and technical proficiency. Despite contending with formidable competition, our team gained invaluable experience, refined their collaborative abilities and acquired proficiency in emerging technologies.
The event proved to be an excellent opportunity for networking and personal growth for our students, further fueling their enthusiasm to engage in future hackathons.
Our students, Tushar Khandelwal, Sameer Yadav, Sachin Sharma, and Rudraksh Bali, hailing from the Department of ASH, ECE and ME, participated in the Robo Wars event organized by IIT Delhi from March 29, 2024 to March 31, 2024 under the guidance of Ms. Swati Sharma, a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
The event offered a highly competitive platform for robotics enthusiasts to demonstrate their proficiency in designing and programming autonomous robots for combat. Our team successfully advanced to the second round, showcasing exceptional technical expertise and innovative problem-solving skills. Throughout the event, the students gained invaluable experience in robot design, strategic planning and collaborative teamwork. This accomplishment has inspired us to further refine our skills and actively engage in similar events in the future.
DPG Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon had celebrated National Science Day on the theme of “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat” on 28th February, 2024. Innovative Idea competition was organized on the sub themes like Recent technological advancements in INDIA, Environmental Degradation and Sustainable development. The students from B.Tech., BBA and BCA had participated and presented their innovative ideas.
Chief Guest: Prof. V.K. Jain (Former Vice Chancellor, North Hill University, Shillong)
The event was inaugurated in the presence of H’ble Chief guest, Dr. Preeti Gahlot (Managing Director), Mr. Surender Gahlot (General Secretary), Prof. R.C. Kuhad (Director), Prof. T.R. Narula (Registrar), Col. K.S. Thakran (Administrative Officer), Dr. Mukesh Yadav (Dean), Organisers, faculty members and students. Prof. R.C. Kuhad emphasizes on importance of innovation and research in interdisciplinary streams. He motivated students by sharing his experience in microbiology and science. Prof. V. K. Jain shared his perspective on innovation and need of innovation to achieve excellence in any field. The collaboration of different disciplines always gives a wide scope of research.
Around 20 teams had participated and presented brilliant ideas on indigenous technology and sustainability. The actual problems like stubble burning, scope of zero investment natural farming, challenges in ocean cleaning, hazards from glass garbage, improvement scope of improvement in conventional helmet etc. has been addressed by students. Very useful and economic solutions were proposed and presented with relevant statistical data.
Winners of the event:
Ist Position: Sustainable Solutions for Ocean pollution controlling
a). Ms. Sneha Mishra (B.Tech. CSE -2nd Sem)
b). Mr. Udit (B.Tech. CSE -2nd Sem)
IInd Position: Stubble Burning
a). Ms. Soniya (B.Tech. CSE- 6th Sem)
b). Ms. Shreya (B.Tech. DS- 6th Sem)
IIIrd Position: Two Teams on third position
Team 1: Future trends of thermoelectric in automotive industry
Roadmap The Code X Challenge Bootcamp, held on 13th November 2024, was a highly engaging and competitive event that attracted the active participation of students from all years. The event consisted of three rounds, each designed to test different aspects of coding proficiency:
Memory Round: This round tested participants’ ability to retain and interpret complex data patterns quickly, requiring them to demonstrate sharp memory and analytical skills.
Code Golf: In this round, participants had to write the shortest and most efficient code to solve a given problem. This round encouraged creativity and precision, pushing students to optimize their coding solutions.
DSA Round: Focused on evaluating students’ mastery of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). It required participants to apply their knowledge of various data structures and algorithms to solve complex problems efficiently. Each round posed unique challenges, encouraging participants to think strategically, work efficiently, and showcase their coding talents.
Winners The competition concluded with outstanding performances by the following students from the B.Tech CSE 5th Semester:
Nishu
Piyush
Akanksha
Vimal These students demonstrated exceptional coding skills and problem-solving abilities throughout the event. They were awarded certificates and accolades for their remarkable performances.
Key takeaways
Skill Enhancement: The event allowed students to refine their coding skills, especially in areas such as data pattern recognition, efficient coding, and mastery of data structures and algorithms.
Teamwork and Creativity: The competition encouraged participants to think creatively, collaborate with peers, and approach problems from different angles to find optimal solutions.
Innovation and Problem-Solving: Students learned to apply innovative thinking to solve complex coding challenges under time pressure, enhancing both their technical skills and their ability to think strategically.
Encouragement for Future Competitions: The event served as a motivation for students to continue improving their coding abilities and to participate in similar competitions, helping them stay competitive in the rapidly evolving tech industry.
Conclusion The Code X Challenge Bootcamp successfully achieved its objective of fostering innovation, teamwork, and analytical thinking among students. The event brought together participants from different years and created a vibrant coding community within the institute. The organizing team extends their heartfelt thanks to all the contributors and participants who made this event a resounding success.
