📚 Knowledge Connect (38): Three Days National Workshop on Information & Cyber Security for Educational Institutions

The INFLIBNET Centre has announced Three Days National Workshop on Information & Cyber Security for Educational Institutions (offline mode) scheduled to be held at the Information and Library Network Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, during 16 -18 March 2026.

For Online Registration and more: https://lnkd.in/gHaTNxBR

📚 Knowledge Connect (37): Academic Roundtable titled “Reimagining English Studies in the Digital Age” on 31st January 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Christ College, Pune.

Department of English and Cultural Studies- Christ University Lavasa CHRIST University, Pune - Lavasa – Hub of Analytics will be organising an Academic Roundtable titled “Reimagining English Studies in the Digital Age” on 31st January 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Christ College, Pune.

The roundtable aims to provide a focused academic platform to explore how digital technologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and evolving research practices are reshaping English Studies. The session will feature an eminent panel and will include short position statements, moderated discussions, and audience interaction.

Who can attend:
Faculty members, research scholars, students and parents of prospective students.

Registration Fee: ₹120 (inclusive of GST)
Certificates: Provided
Lunch: Provided

 To register:
Please scan the QR code on the attached poster or click the link below:
Link: https://lnkd.in/d6cBvS4Z

Author Meet with Deepa Panakkal: An Inspiring Evening of Stories, Learning, and Reflection - 15 January 2026

 

The Library of St. Francis Institute of Technology recently hosted a special virtual Author Meet featuring Deepa Panakkal, bringing together students, faculty, and book enthusiasts for an enriching and thought-provoking session. Conducted via Google Meet, the event created a vibrant space for conversation, reflection, and inspiration.

Participants from different locations joined the session, united by a shared interest in reading, learning, and exploring meaningful perspectives on life.

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Welcoming an Inspiring Voice

The session began with a warm welcome to all participants and an introduction to the evening’s guest speaker. The audience was delighted to be in the presence of Deepa Panakkal, a distinguished educator, author, speaker, and motivator whose work resonates deeply with readers and learners alike.

At St. Francis Institute of Technology, Deepa Panakkal serves as the Head of the Department for First Year Engineering, where she plays a significant role in shaping young minds. Her teaching philosophy extends beyond academics, focusing on developing students holistically by integrating life skills, communication, emotional intelligence, and values into the learning process.

Alongside her academic contributions, she is widely recognized as a TEDx speaker and an influential voice on professional platforms, sharing insights on personal growth, motivation, and human connections.

A Journey Through Words and Experiences

One of the highlights of Deepa Panakkal’s creative work is her book Treasured Verbalization: Experiences and Life Lessons Shared. The book captures reflections drawn from personal experiences and everyday observations, presenting life lessons in a thoughtful and relatable manner.

Through her writing, she encourages readers to pause and reflect on the seemingly ordinary moments that often hold profound meaning. Her stories inspire individuals to recognize growth opportunities within daily experiences and to appreciate the wisdom life quietly offers along the way.

During the session, she shared insights into her journey as an educator and writer — how curiosity, observation, and human interactions often become the seeds for meaningful storytelling.

Inspiring Minds Beyond the Classroom

What makes Deepa Panakkal’s voice truly impactful is her ability to connect with people. Whether in a classroom, on digital platforms, or through her writing, she consistently encourages individuals to explore their inner strengths, understand themselves better, and approach life with empathy and clarity.

Her reflections often combine thoughtful wisdom with warmth and humor, reminding audiences that growth is not only measured by achievements but also by the lessons we gather throughout our journey.

The session encouraged participants to look at life from new perspectives, emphasizing the importance of resilience, compassion, and lifelong learning.

A Memorable and Meaningful Interaction

The Author Meet concluded with an engaging interaction where participants reflected on the ideas shared during the session. The evening served as a reminder of the powerful role that literature, storytelling, and dialogue can play in inspiring change and nurturing thoughtful minds.

Events like this continue to strengthen the culture of reading and intellectual engagement at St. Francis Institute of Technology, creating opportunities for students and faculty to connect with inspiring voices and meaningful ideas.

The session with Deepa Panakkal left participants motivated to reflect more deeply, learn continuously, and embrace life’s experiences with curiosity and purpose. ✨

📚 Knowledge Connect (36): Two-day workshop on “Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Projects Development Inspired from Indian Knowledge System” at SPIT, Mumbai

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai, is organizing a two-day workshop on “Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Projects Development Inspired from Indian Knowledge System.”

This workshop aims to explore how concepts from the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) can contribute to modern Generative AI research, and why this integration is increasingly relevant in 2025 and beyond.
Workshop Details:
Dates: 30th – 31th January 2026
Venue: Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400058 or Online through Google meet
The sessions will be delivered by eminent academicians as well as researchers and are designed to benefit:
Participant Category: Students/Faculty/Researcher/Academicians

Participants will gain insights into interdisciplinary research ideas, emerging AI trends, and practical directions for research project development.

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dWx52qXq

📚 Knowledge Connect (35): Call for Papers for 3rd International Conference on recent trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao (VNR) Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology,  Hyderabad, Telangana, India is organizing the 3rd International Conference on recent trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26) in association with IEEE Hyderabad Section during 5th -7th November, 2026.

The 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26) aims to bring together leading academicians, researchers, and industry experts to share their insights on the latest technological advancements. The conference focuses on emerging trends, research challenges, and innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving domains of Microelectronics, Automation, Computing, and Communication Systems. ICMACC-26 provides exceptional opportunities for both academic and industrial communities to engage in discussions on cutting-edge technologies and future research directions. The event will feature keynote addresses, invited talks, refereed papers and poster presentations, pre-conference tutorials, product exhibitions, and panel discussions.

The vision of ICMACC-26 is to foster collaboration and brainstorming so that researchers can exchange ideas, address critical issues in their respective fields, and identify actionable insights that can be implemented in ongoing and future research activities. The Conference is organized into focused engineering tracks, enabling deeper discussions and highly relevant knowledge sharing.

The Conference is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Hyderabad Section and is approved by IEEE with the conference ID: #69869.

Prospective authors are invited to submit original research papers (not being considered for publication elsewhere) in standard IEEE conference template

 https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html describing the new theoretical and/or experimental research results.

The topics of the conference include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

VLSI Circuits & System Design

Robotics, Automation & Internet of Things

Communications, Sensors and Mobile Networking

Signal, Image, and Multimedia Processing

Computational Intelligence and Computing

Data Science Engineering

Power, Energy and Power Electronics

Additive Manufacturing

Detailed conference tracks/subtracts can be explored at https://icmacc.org/

Paper Submission Link:  https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICMACC2026

Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 25th  May 2026

 

All accepted and presented papers in ICMACC-26 will be submitted to IEEE for further quality/scope check and review. Papers passing the final review will be published by the IEEE Xplore (IEEE’s digital repository, which is Scopus Indexed). Best papers in each track of the Conference will be selected for awards by ICMACC-26.

📚 Knowledge Connect (34): Call for Papers for "Discover Mechanical Engineering"

 Advances in Fatigue and Structural Integrity of Emerging Materials and Structures

The continuous evolution of emerging materials and advanced structural concepts has revolutionized the landscape of engineering design and performance. In recent years, innovations such as meta-structures, l...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

Advanced Materials for Energy Harvesting and Conversion in Mechanical Systems

We invite original research contributions that explore the role of advanced materials in enhancing energy harvesting and conversion within mechanical systems. This interdisciplinary topic bridges key areas o...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 27 June 2026

Intelligent Controller Design for Dynamic System

At the foundation, the design of the controller begins with system modeling. Various dynamic systems, such as robotic manipulators, electrohydraulic actuators, and renewable energy components, electrical dri...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 20 June 2026

Integrated Vibration Control and Energy Recovery in Engineering Systems

As the demand for efficient energy utilization and enhanced performance in mechanical systems increases, the fields of vibration control and energy harvesting have become critical areas of research. This Col...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 09 March 2026

Advances in Stochastic Control and Perturbation Analysis in Mechanical Systems

This Topical Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research on stochastic perturbation analysis, with a particular focus on systems governed by Poisson random measures and Markovian switching. The c...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 21 January 2026

Sustainable Development and Mechanical Performance of Bio-Based Composites

The increasing demand for sustainable materials in engineering and manufacturing has led to a significant interest in bio-based composites. These materials offer a unique blend of lightweight properties, mec...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 15 January 2026

Biomedical Applications of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors not only utilize the well-known electrical benefits of silicon but also harness its unique mechanical properties to create integrated structures that can detec...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

Robotics in Agriculture

With the projected increase in global population, the demand for an increase in global food production remains one of the most critical global challenges. Developing more efficient and capable agriculture ro...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Recent Advances in Additive Technologies

The progress in the field of mechanical engineering is currently supported by the rapid development of technologies and materials, which make it possible to produce new components with improved functional, a...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Contribution of AI and Machine Learning Approaches for Prediction and Material Characterization

Nowadays with the growth of material data from experiments and simulations, a huge amount of data are available which present a new challenge in term of how to process these amount of data. This state requir...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Sustainable Advancements in Mechanical Engineering

In today's dynamic global landscape, Mechanical Engineering emerges as a pivotal force in addressing the challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Of particular signific...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Recent Advances in Ground Mobile Robotics

The adoption of ground mobile robots to replace direct human intervention in dangerous or polluted environments or to avoid risks for the personnel, or to collaborate with them, is going to increase remarkab...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Mechatronics Technology in Intelligent Transportation

Mechatronics refers to integrating mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering with computational capabilities. Designing a mechatronic system involves various disciplines and aims to achieve unique a...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Exclusive Papers of Editorial Board Members

Note that articles in this collection are by Editorial Board Members only.

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: Ongoing

State-of-The-art in Optimisation Based Driveline Design

The design and engineering of machines is increasingly based on optimisation. This enables the minimisation of the initial cost of the components and the electrical energy required to power these machines wi...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: Ongoing

 

SOURCE: Springer Link

One Day Training Programme for Library Science Students of SVU at SFIT LIRC

The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (Autonomous Engineering College) organized a one-day training and library orientation programme for the students of the Department of Library Science, Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) on 16 December 2025 at the SFIT LIRC.

The programme aimed to provide practical exposure to academic library functioning, automation, and professional practices. Seven M.Lib students participated in the programme, accompanied by Ms. Gauri Gothivrekar, Librarian.

The session began with a library orientation by Ms. Chinmayee Bhange, Librarian, SFIT, covering key aspects such as library services, collections, user policies, professional ethics, and plagiarism detection tools. A guided library tour familiarized students with various library sections and workflows.

A live demonstration of the KOHA Library Management Software was conducted by Sister Bhavya, focusing on cataloguing, circulation, OPAC searching, and book maintenance. Ms. Rupali Sawant explained acquisition and technical processing procedures, including documentation and record maintenance.

Students also participated in a practical activity followed by a library orientation worksheet to reinforce learning.

The programme was informative and interactive, successfully bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The SFIT LIRC team looks forward to organizing more such academic and professional training initiatives.