CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Expert: Mr. Gobalakichenan G, Program Manager, IBM India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore

The department of mechanical engineering organized a guest lecture on the topic of Mechatronics and Microcontrollers. The speaker for the session was Mr. Gobalakichenan G, Program Manager, IBM in the field of Mechatronics. The speaker has over 19 years of experience in the field Mechatronic system, Program logic controllers, sensors and transducers, aircraft simulators, electronic traction control systems, adaptive suspensions, landing gears, air conditioners under fuzzy logic control, automated diagnostic systems and micro electromechanical systems.

The session included an overview of Mechatronic system which is essential required in multidisciplinary approach for the design, development and implementation of products. The concept of Mechatronics covered the area of technology involving sensors and measurement systems, drive and actuations systems, microprocessor and control system used in various engineering disciplines was discussed.

The different Mechatronic systems such as Automobile electronic fuel injection (EFI), Automatic teller machines (ATMs), microwave ovens, room air-conditioning system, calculators, photocopier, sewing machines and even toys were explained clearly. The selections of appropriate projects in Mechatronics and Microcontrollers for pre final year and final year instructed effectively.

The overall program was very much interesting and benefitted for the students to study advanced subjects, do their research and get placed in suitable domains.