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  • Faculty Seminar Series – F.E.

    Faculty Seminar Series – F.E.

    Applied Sciences and Humanities Department organized the Faculty Seminar Series from 15th to 23rd June, 2020. The Faculty Seminar Series enabled Collaborative learning and developed Research interest among faculty members. The faculty members enthusiastically discussed topics of their research area. The Seminar was conducted using online platform through Google meet app. The details of the research seminar can be found below.

    Dr. Manvendra Vashistha
    Topic: Energy Scenario and Prospects of Hydrogen as a Clean Future Fuel
    In this seminar, the speaker discussed current energy scenario across the globe. The speaker further elaborated the revolutionary changes in resources, renewable energy,production, transportation and state storage of hydrogen as a clean future fuel.

    Ms. Sunita Khansole
    Topic: A Review on new roles of teacher during and post COVID-19 Blackboard to Broadband
    The Lecture presented by Ms. Sunita Khansole surveyed the history of education system from the Gurukul system to the 21st century. The Speaker explained challenges involved in online learning and compared the role of a teacher in traditional and modern learning. The seminar also emphasized the importance of ‘Blend Learning’ along with the usage of modern tool in teaching and research.

    Mr. Nilesh Raut
    Topic: Basics of Solar Photovoltaics
    The speaker explained Photovoltaic Effect in brief. The seminar highlighted the important components of solar panel with types of connections and functions of various parts of solar PR system.

    Ms. Sarita Devi
    Topic: Analytical and Numerical methods to solve partial differential equations
    The speaker illustrated several examples and types of Analytical and Numerical methods to solve differential equations. The seminar focused on advantages & disadvantages, applications and future scope of Analytical and numerical method.

    Mr. Sanjay Ghorpade
    Topic: Metal ceramics preparation and its application
    The seminar focused on synthesis of metal ceramic and elaborated its application in rubber like material, effect of organic and inorganic ceramic on lubricating / processing oil & plasticizer.

    Mr. Jagdish Parate
    Topic: Al and Mathematics
    The speaker discussed Artificial Intelligence (AI) in-depth. AI and its type was explained with some fine examples for precise understanding. The speaker defined neuron and neural network in detail and explained various branches of mathematics involved in AI.

    Ms. Harshada Pratham
    Topic: Matrix and its Application
    The Speaker defined matrix and concept of eigen values and vector with its application.

    Mr. Vikram Pawar
    Topic: Language and Literature/Religion Philosophy New Trend
    In the lecture, the speaker compared two ways impact of religion on literature and its reflection on social life. The seminar presented recent trends in English language teaching, Buddhist philosophy, Research ethics and plagiarism control.

    Ms. Poonam Patil
    Topic: Modernism in T.S. Eliot – The Wasteland
    The seminar revolved around the absurdity of the modern era. The speaker explained how the poet depicts the suffering and vagueness of life in the face of modernity throughout the poem ‘The Wasteland’.

    Ms. Suma Lalit
    Topic: Robert Frost : An American Poet
    Biography of the eminent poet, Robert Frost was presented by the speaker. The speaker also explained importance of poetry in literature and discussed 10 other renowned poet in English literature.

    Dr. Avinash Kamble
    Topic: Set, Multiset & Fuzzy sets
    The broad objective of multiset and fuzzy set through the concept of classical set was explained by the speaker. Numerous practical application of fuzzy set was presented with several examples. The seminar showcased how fuzzy set is effective in decision making, where data is imprecise and vague.

    Ms. Vishakha Gajghate
    Topic: An Introduction to the Liquid Crystal
    A brief introduction to the liquid crystal, its application and different phrases using optical polarization microscope was explained in-depth.

    Mr. Satish U.
    Topic: Topology and its application
    In the seminar, definition of topology, its properties and applications was illustrated with several basic examples.

    Ms. Shital Rithe
    Topic: Number Theory and its application
    The seminar surveyed the history of Number theory and explained related concepts like division algorithm, prime numbers, fermat little theorem along with its application in day–to-day life.

    Ms. Vijaya Shelke
    Topic: Introduction to Probability
    Meaning and application of Probability with related basic terms such as Experiment, trial of experiment, sample space were explained with some interesting examples.

  • Webinar on “Data Science”

    Webinar on “Data Science”

    The webinar on “Data Science” was organized on Monday, 22nd June, 2020 for the students of the Computer engineering department at 03.00pm through Google meet platform. This webinar helped students to get knowledge of an upcoming domain that is data science. Speaker delivered a brief knowledge about the usage, techniques and algorithms of data science. By giving real time examples and stories the speaker had captured the attention of all participants throughout the session. Total 68 students and 5 faculties attended the webinar. Dr. Ashok Kanthe, Head of Computer Engineering Department, ended the session with a vote of thanks. Feedback link was sent to the participants and e-certificate were mailed to their registered mail ids.

    Date
    Department
    Resource Person
    22nd June, 2020
    Computer Engineering
    Mr. Shabbir Khedewala (Alumni), Business Analyst, Reliance Retail, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai

  • Online Digital Art Event ‘DigiArt, 2020’

    Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani organized an online Digital Art event, ‘DigiArt, 2020’ for students and teachers to showcase their artistic skills. In this event participants were allowed to use any digital art creation tool under certain constraints on easiness. This event was conducted on 21st June, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.. Over 50+ students registered and participated in the event. The contest had 3 themes, COVID Warriors, Post Pandemic World & Climate change. Participants had to choose any one theme and were given 7 hours to complete their artwork. The artworks were judged by Mr. Kashyap Raut who has 3 years of industry experience in Anime & Manga creation. The judging parameters were Originality, Colour shading, Topic coverage & Artwork details.

    Date
    Co-ordinator
    Department
    21st June, 2020
    Surja Nath, Hrushikesh Thorat
    Department of Computer Engineering

    At the end of the day we selected participants for 3 positions as follows:
    1st Position – Shubham Kanse
    2nd Position – Tejaswini Patil
    3rd Position – Shweta Patil

  • Online Session on “How to prepare for Placement”

    Online Session on “How to prepare for Placement”

    Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Department of Computer Engineering had successfully conducted an Online Session on “How to prepare for placement” for students of PHCET.

    Date
    Platform
    Resource Person
    Coordinator
    Department
    20th June, 2020
    Google Meet
    Moksha Padsalgi
    Ms. Rohini Bhosale
    Computer Engineering

    Interviewing is an important step in the selection process of company’s placement. If done effectively, the interview enables the student to determine if an applicant’s skills, experience and personality meet the job’s requirements. It also helps the students assess whether an applicant would likely fit in with the corporate culture. In addition, preparing for an interview can help clarify a position’s responsibilities.

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    Moreover, to the extent that the interview process leads to the hiring of the most suitable student, it can help contain the organization’s long-term turnover costs. Applicants also benefit from an effective interview, as it enables them to determine if their employment needs and interests would likely be met.

    The presentation covered following areas:

    • Arrive early. Fifteen to 20 minutes is sufficient.
    • Dress and act professionally.
    • Bring multiple copies of your resume.
    • Remember paper and pen.
    • Take documentation from home
    • Practice answering questions
    • Prepare questions.
    • How to crack technical rounds
    • Hands-on simple coding techniques

    The session ended with vote of thanks by Dr. Ashok Kanthe, Head of Computer Engineering Department.

  • Webinar on “Selecting Project Topic”

    Webinar on “Selecting Project Topic”

    Speakers: Ms. Pranita Chavan HOD of Electrical Engineering having more than 15 years of teaching experience and Mr. Aamir Shaikh Project coordinator of Electrical Engineering having more than 10 years of teaching experience have addressed the students of final year of academic year on topic selection which is key step in projects which will decide their future as project done in final year plays important role in placements.

    Date
    Platform
    Coordinator
    Department
    19th June, 2020
    Zoom App
    Prof. Aamir Shaikh and Prof. Pranita Chavan
    Electrical Engineering

    Schedule:

    Time
    11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
    11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
    12:45 p.m. to 01:00 p.m.
    Programme
    Inaugration
    Lecture
    Doubt Solving

    Expert Talk: Speaker Mr. Aamir Shaikh started the session with presentation of rules laid by university of Mumbai on marking scheme and limitation on number of group members which is four student per group. Sir explained various phases throughout the year which students will come across. Stage –I presentation consists of three topics given by group out of which best of three will be finalised by committee members. Once topic is finalised then Guide with titles will be allotted and displayed.

    Webinar on "Selecting Project Topic"

    Explanation by Expert

    Webinar on "Selecting Project Topic"

    Explanation by Expert

    Webinar on "Selecting Project Topic"

    Explanation by Expert

    Stage- II presentation will be on topic finalised and 40% work has to be completed by end of Sem-VII. Stage–III presentation will be for status of hardware components in Sem–VIII. Stage-IV presentation will be prior to the final Viva with 100% work to be shown. Students were told to choose members wisely as they have to work for one year with dedication. Students asked doubt which were answered by Speaker.

    Session was continued by Ms. Pranita Chavan. Mam explained technical specification of projects and how students should choose core electrical subjects so that they can relate them with subjects and can answer confidently during placements. Students should think on cost and resource availability for project topic finalisation. Students should plan timeline and work on it by answering all queries raised during literature review. Meeting with guide at regular interval is mandatory as it will be helpful for students.

    Mam concluded session with motivation to all students to choose topic where each group can participate inter collegiate and inter district competition and win prizes for our department and college. Students asked few examples which was solved By Mam.

  • Industry Expert Session on “Ethical Hacking”

    Industry Expert Session on “Ethical Hacking”

    Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani organized an Industry Expert Session on “Ethical Hacking”. The session was conducted on the digital platform using Google Meet during the Lockdown period. The expert is a general manager at Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. The session dealt in the basics of Ethical Hacking and also the various tools for Hacking. The expert gave participants an insight of different types of hackers (i.e. The Ethical Hacker (White hat), Cracker, Grey hat, Script kiddies, Hacktivist, Phreaker). The most crucial part of the session was when he addressed all the expectations that a company has when a student attends an interview for the post of cyber security. All the participants were given a certificate. There were 72 participants for the session.

    Date
    Expert
    Department

    19th June, 2020
    Mr. Chaitanya Veer, Reliance Jio, General Manager
    Department of Computer Engineering

    The topics covered in the session are as follows:

    1. What is Ethical Hacking?
    2. Different types of Hackers.
    3. Various Hacking tools.
    4. Hands on session explained by expert on the nmap.
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  • Online Webinar on “Indian Space Revolution”

    Online Webinar on “Indian Space Revolution”

    In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee Year of Mahatma Education Society, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering of Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology (PHCET), Rasayani organized webinar on “Indian Space Revolution” on 19th June, 2020. This webinar was delivered by Mr. Nitesh Agrawal, Former Researcher at LCU, China, Research Scholar, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram.

    Date
    Speaker
    Faculty Coordinator
    Department
    19th June, 2020
    Mr. Nitesh Agrawal
    Mr. Jayesh Rane
    Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    Highlights of Webinar:
    India began developing satellite technology anticipating the remote sensing and communication needs of the future. India concentrated more on practical missions, directly beneficial to people instead of manned space programs or robotic space explorations.

    Following topics were covered in this webinar

    1. Indian Space Industry history and journey and revolution
    2. Satellite Launch Vehicles
    3. Space City
    4. Smaller cheaper Satellites
    5. Future scope in space industry

    Total 32 students attended this webinar series.

  • Webinar on “Introduction to Database”

    Webinar on “Introduction to Database”

    Department of Information Technology conducted Webinar on “Introduction to Database”. This webinar was conducted for the students of second year. The main purpose of conducting this webinar was to give students a brief idea about database and make them aware for the basic terms used in database systems.

    Date: 18th June, 2020
    Platform: Google meet
    Resource Person: Prof. Shamna Sadanand

    The contents covered in this webinar were

    • Definition of database
    • Purpose of Database Systems
    • Database Management System (DBMS)
    • Data Abstraction
    • Instances and Schemas
    • Data Independence
    • Database Users
    • Database Administrators
    • Data Models
    • Characteristics of Good Database

    Link of the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRWMJ4FXG2hcWjhsReDoyN79AZUG6LXb/view?usp=sharing

    28 students attended the webinar.

    Co-ordinator: Prof. Shamna Sadanand

  • Workshop on “Stress Management”

    Workshop on “Stress Management”

    One Day Workshop conducted in Association with Art of Living Foundation on “Stress Management Workshop”

    The Art of Living Foundation is a volunteer-based, humanitarian and Educational Non-Governmental organization (NGO). Programs for Youth Leadership are suggested by AICTE. An Educational and Humanitarian organization in the U.S. since 1989. Accredited as a United Nations non-governmental organization.

    Date
    No. Of Students and Faculty Attended
    Platform
    Coordinator
    Resource Person
    18th June, 2020
    174

    Google Meet
    Dr. Divya Y. Chirayil
    Dr. Uday Salunkhe is currently working as COVID Doctor in BMC Hospital. He is craniosacral and spine therapist. Faculty in Art of Living for last 14 years.
    Ms. Bhawana Soni is Psychologist and Phinanthropist. Expertise in conducting more than 25 diverse courses and till date conducted 250 courses and Faculty in Art of Living.

    Counselling and Motivational session for students and faculty from Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology as well as nearby vicinity Engineering colleges participated in the session.

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    Total 174 students and faculty members attended the interactive session. Students interacted with the counsellor and expressed their problems of not able to concentrate in studies, depression and other various mood swing issues were discussed. Various Yogic practices of Relaxation and meditation Techniques was also practiced by all the participants. Counsellors also counselled to remove negative emotions, depression, anxiety and to focus on happy living

  • Webinar on “Self Management”

    Webinar on “Self Management”

    Speaker Profile: Ms. Prachi Thakur, Psychologist, Social Activist, Counsellor and Motivational Speaker possess bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering and Masters in Psychology has more than 18 years of experience in skills training, social activities and mindfulness practitioner. Mam is certified trainer and have given various talk on positive mindset and self management. Prof. Aamir Shaikh introduced the Speaker and Session started.

    Date
    Platform
    Co-coordinator
    Department
    18th June, 2020
    Zoom App
    Prof. Pranita Chavan
    Electrical Engineering

    Schedule:

    Time
    11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
    11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
    12:45 p.m. to 01:00 p.m.
    Programme
    Inaugration
    Lecture
    Vote of Thanks

    Speaker started the session with awareness of Covid-19 among students with the precautionary measures to be taken and consequences of Corona was highlighted Mam explained how to be mentally strong in such situation by meditation, deep breath and yoga where students interacted positively. In such situation what should be the prime responsibility of citizen was addressed.

    Webinar on "Self Management"

    Explanation by Expert

    Webinar on "Self Management"

    Attendance Monitoring during Session

    Students were motivated to utilise time and work with NGO for making masks, distribution of sanitizer and work in all possible way to fight against Corona. Students were shown presentation on online platform and asked to discuss doubt without hesitation. Bhavesh Kalyankar student from B.E. Electrical asked question about positive thinking and he was happy by the support of college.

    Mam explained the scenario of current situation with examples and we as responsible citizen should contribute to state government and central government and together as a nation we will win against Corona. Various projects like Mask with face image can be made to provide needy and projects related to sanitization, safety, cleanliness should be done and as an engineer projects done will be boon to society. Mental stress management is key in such lockdown condition because we have to cope up with daily stress. With positive thinking we as a nation will overcome this pandemic and post pandemic planning of education and finance should be done.

    This expert session has great impact on students as well as faculties for awareness of Covid-19 and how to deal with it as well as planning of future.

    Total 72 participants have attended the session and all have given positive feedback and requested to conduct such session in future also.