Chapter Events in 2024
Industrial Visit to Signotron India Pvt. Ltd.
The IEEE Kolkata IAS Chapter organized an industrial visit to Signotron India Pvt. Ltd. on 21st December 2024, involving students from Future Institute of Technology (FIT), RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT), B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology (BPPIMT), and Kalyani Government Engineering College (KGEC). Founded by technical entrepreneurs from IIT Kharagpur in 1985, Signotron initially focused on Industrial and Pollution Control products, later shifting its expertise to Power Electronics, Embedded Electronics, and Renewable Energy systems. The visit offered students insights into Signotron’s innovative solutions in renewable energy technologies and its impact on the power electronics sector. The visit was coordianted by by Mr. Arkendu Mitra, who represented the chapter during the visit. The resource person of the event was Prof. Shib Sankar Saha.
Workshop on “Solar Energy: Innovative Utilization and Applications
The Departments of Electrical Engineering and Electronics & Communications Engineering at St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology jointly organized a workshop on “Solar Energy: Innovative Utilization and Applications” on 23rd August, 2024. The event was led by Mr. Abhishek Majumder, Mr. Arijit Basak, and Mr. Sarbojit Mukherjee, with Prof. Shib Sankar Saha and Prof. Sujit K. Biswas gracing the occasion. Prof. Shib Sankar Saha delivered the inauguration lecture, highlighting the significance of solar energy and its innovative applications in modern energy systems. The workshop aimed to foster awareness about renewable energy technologies and their integration into sustainable practices.
Faculty Development Seminar on “Guided Missile System”
On 28th May, 2024, the Department of Electrical Engineering, B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata, organized a Faculty Development Seminar on “Guided Missile System” in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC). The IEEE Kolkata IAS Chapter co-sponsored the event both technically. The keynote speaker was Mr. Sajal Kanti Ray, Distinguished Scientist and Former Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The seminar was held from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM and focused on cutting-edge developments in guided missile technologies, offering insights to faculty and industry professionals.
Technical Seminar on “Guided Anti-Drone System Development”
On 7th May, 2024, the Department of Electrical Engineering, St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology organized a seminar on “Guided Anti-Drone System Development.” The IEEE Kolkata IAS Chapter co-sponsored the event both technically and financially. The keynote speaker was Mr. Sajal Kanti Ray, Distinguished Scientist and Former Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The event was held at St. Thomas’ College of Engineering and Technology, Kolkata, at 4:00 PM. The seminar was organized by the IEEE Student Branch in collaboration with IIC, St. Thomas’ College of Engineering and Technology. Students from different Engineering colleges across the city participated. The event was graced by several members of IEEE Kolkata IAS Chapter.
Smart Bengal Hackathon 2024 (SBH)
The Smart Bengal Hackathon is a statewide initiative aimed at engaging engineering and school students to solve common daily challenges, fostering a culture of product innovation and real-time problem-solving. The event was successfully conducted at RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT), Kolkata, on 16th and 17th April, 2024, with technical sponsorship and collaboration from the chapter. Important dates included registration opening on 7th February 2024, closing on 20th March 2024, and shortlisted team announcements on 6th April 2024. SBH Junior presentations took place on 16th April, followed by SBH Senior presentations on 17th April.
3rd IEEE International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Energy & Communication (CIEC-2024)
The IEEE Kolkata IAS Chapter co-sponsored the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Energy & Communication (CIEC-2024), organized by the Department of Applied Physics, University of Calcutta, from 25th to 27th January, 2024. A flagship event of the department and part of its centenary celebration, CIEC-2024 attracted a wide research community in electrical and electronic science under five major tracks: Control & Automation, Instrumentation & Measurement, Power & Energy Systems, Communication & Networking, and Computational Intelligence Applications. The event featured eminent speakers, industry sessions on emerging topics, and poster presentations for young students, with proceedings made available on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
Chapter Events in 2023
Industrial visit to BMC Electroplast Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, W.B.
The IEEE Industry Application Society (IAS), Kolkata Chapter organized an “Industrial visit to BMC Electroplast Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, W.B.” for the undergraduate (3rd and 4th Year) students of Electrical Engineering, on 18th and 25th November, 2023, with ten (10) students in each batch. There were three participating institutes and the visit was co-ordinated by Mr. Arijit Basak and alongwith him, Mr. Abhishek Majumder and Mr. Souvik Roy, represented the Chapter in the visit. The resource person for the visit was Mr. Arijit Basu Roy.
One-day Hands-on Workshop on “Hardware Development and Testing of Switching Power Supplies”
The IEEE-IAS Kolkata Chapter and IEEE WIE Kolkata Section Affinity Group jointly conducted two One-day Hands-on Workshop on “Hardware Development and Testing of Switching Power Supplies” in Siliguri Government Polytechnic College and Islampur Government Polytechnic College of West Bengal with resounding positive feedback and participation in each of the Programme exceeded the estimation. The resource persons being Prof. (Dr.) Sujit K.Biswas and Prof. (Dr.) Shib Sankar Saha. The workshop included technical talks on recent trends in Power Converter usage in Renewable Energy Applications and Electric Vehicles (EV). The participating students of Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplines got hands-on training from Power Electronics researchers on hardware development and testing of switching power supplies.
Membership Drive
A membership drive was successfully undertaken in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Shib Sankar Saha and Dr. Nandita Sanyal at B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology in the month of April,2023.
Technical Seminar on “Smart Grid & Smart Home for Energy Conservation”
A Technical Seminar on “Smart Grid & Smart Home for Energy Conservation” was successfully organized at the Electrical Engineering Department of St. Thomas’ College of Engineering & Technology (STCET), in collaboration with the IEEE Student Branch of the college and with the technical and financial co-sponsorship of the IEEE-IAS Kolkata Chapter. The seminar took place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the Seminar Hall, STCET, featuring three invited speakers. The seminar attracted participation from IEEE student members, as well as faculty members who are IEEE members.
Faculty Development Program
A faculty development program with technical sponsorship from IEEE-IAS Kolkata Chapter was organized by Guru Nanak Institute of Technology during 11th April to 15th April, 2023. The event included 9 speakers and 35 faculty members in attendance.
Smart Bengal Hackathon- 2023
The event was organized at RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT), Kolkata from 11th April to 12th April, 2023 with technical sponsorship and technical collaboration of the chapter. The Smart Bengal Hackathon (SBH) 2023 represents a state-wide initiative aimed at engaging engineering and school students in addressing common challenges encountered in our daily lives. The overarching goal is to foster a culture of product innovation and instill a mindset of real-time problem-solving. Participants are encouraged to submit their innovative ideas within their chosen domain, spanning 16 themes and 36 problem statements, including areas such as AI, IoT, Machine Learning, and Blockchain. Collaborative efforts are encouraged, with group submissions (up to 3 students) facilitated by a mentor. The response has been overwhelming, with approximately 500 idea submissions received from prestigious colleges and schools in West Bengal and other states. After a rigorous selection process, 71 teams from the SBH-Senior category and 26 teams from the SBH-Junior category have been chosen to present their ideas in the final round.
International Conference on “Energy Systems, Drives, Power Electronics, Measurement and Sensors (ESDPEMS -2023)”
The “Energy Systems, Drives, Power Electronics, Measurement and Sensors (ESDPEMS-2023)” International Conference took place from the 16th to the 17th of February 2023 in a hybrid mode. The event was organized by Narula Institute of Technology and co-sponsored by IEEE Kolkata Section – Power and Energy Society and Industry Application Society. A total of 74 papers were submitted for consideration, with contributions from esteemed institutions such as IIT Kanpur, Jadavpur University, NIT Durgapur, University of Calcutta, Kalyani Government Engineering College, and others. Following a rigorous peer-review process, 53 papers were selected for presentation during the conference. The accepted papers were categorized into seven different tracks, each scheduled for presentation over the two-day period. To recognize outstanding contributions, a Best Paper Award was presented for each track. The roles of Convener and Joint Convener were assumed by Prof. Ambarnath Banerji, Advisor IEEE PES Student Chapter of NiT, and Dr. Bansari Deb Majumder, HOD-EE Dept, NiT, respectively. The conference attracted a total of 97 registrations, with approximately 129 faculty members, researchers, and students in attendance. The event provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among professionals in the field of energy systems, drives, power electronics, measurement, and sensors.
Technical Lecture on the topic “SMART Power Flow Controllers – A Necessity for Future Power Grid”
On January 24, 2023, a technical lecture titled “SMART Power Flow Controllers – A Necessity for Future Power Grid” was collaboratively organized by the IEEE-IAS Kolkata Chapter and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. The event took place at the Seminar Hall, EE Dept., IIEST Shibpur. The lecture, presented by Dr. Kalyan Sen, President & CTO of Sen Engineering Solutions Inc, USA, focused on providing an overview of power flow controllers, future trends, and the urgent need within the power industry for cost-effective methods to transfer bulk power along desired paths. Dr. Sen emphasized the identification of underutilized transmission lines and the utilization of their dormant capacities to enhance power flow capacities instead of opting for the construction of new, lengthy, and costly transmission lines. The lecture also delved into the design and commissioning of various power electronics-based Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) controllers. The session garnered participation from a total of 65 attendees. Notably, Prof. (Dr.) Shib Sankar Saha and Mr. Arijit Basak attended the event.