AICTE-ATAL sponsored FDP on Advancing Green Communication Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology (SSMIET), Dindigul! is organizing an AICTE-ATAL sponsored Faculty Development Program (FDP) titled “Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology”, scheduled from 09^th – 14^th December 2024. The event will be conducted offline at SSMIET, and participants of faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students are expected

Event Details:

• Title of the FDP: Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology 
• Dates: 09.12.2024 – 14.12.2024
• Venue: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology (SSMIET), Dindigul – Palani Highway, Dindigul-624002.
• No Registration fee
• Accommodation will be provided with appropriate amount
• Lunch will be provided free of charge during FDP days.

AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Sponsored

One Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on

Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology

(09th – 14th December, 2024)
(Offline)

Organized by

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology (SSMIET), Dindigul
Dindigul – Palani Highway, Dindigul-624002
Website: https://ssmiet.ac.in/

Objective

With the increasing complexity and environmental impact of modern communication systems, there is a growing demand for fast, energy-efficient, and sustainable technologies. Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) presents a promising solution, offering high-speed, energy-efficient data transmission for various industries. This FDP aims to familiarize faculty and research scholars with the latest advancements in OWC technology, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Course Contents

1. Spectrum Scarcity and OWC Solutions
   • Standards and recommendations on OWC
   • FSO Communication Signal Propagation through Atmospheric Channels
   • Hands-on Simulation of Free-Space Optics Communication
2. Optical Networks and Turbulence Effects
   • Study of atmospheric turbulence on OWC links
3. Diversity Techniques: MIMO in OWC
   • MIMO Technology using LED Arrays and Fly-Eye Receivers
   • Indoor Positioning Methods using VLC
4. Reconfigurable Optical Intelligent Surfaces
   • Aided communication systems and OWC for space-air-ground integration
   • Indoor VLC simulations using LED communication systems
5. Energy-Efficient OWC Systems
   • Visible Light Communication for Next-Gen Communication
   • Energy transfer, harvesting, and savings in OWC systems
6. Research Challenges in FSO Systems
   • IoT/IoE, 6G, THz spectrum, and quantum communication integration

Eligibility

Faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students from AICTE-approved institutions and industry professionals within a 100km radius of SSMIET, Dindigul, are eligible. Prior successful completion of AICTE ATAL FDPs is preferred.

Resource Persons

1. Dr. D. Sriram Kumar – Professor, Dept. of ECE, NIT Trichy
2. Dr. Vineeth Palliyembil – Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, IIIT Kottayam
3. Dr. K. Prabu – Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, NIT Karnataka
4. Dr. G. Athisha – Professor & Head, Dept. of ECE, PSNACET, Dindigul
5. S. Bala Meenakshi – Managing Partner, Balsu’s Success Academy, Madurai
6. Dr. G. Indumathi – Senior Professor, Dept. of ECE, MSEC, Sivakasi
7. Mr. M. Rajalingam – Engineer In-charge (Electronics), Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
8. Dr. Balaji Dhayabaran – Senior Member of Technical Staff, Saankhya Labs Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
9. Dr. R. Sandanalakshmi – Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, PEC, Pondicherry
10. Dr. Lingasamy Veluchamy – Manager of R&D, Rakuten Mobile Inc, Bangalore

Important Dates

• Last date for application submission: 29th November 2024
• Notification of selection: 1st December 2024 (via email)

Registration Details

• Registration Fee: NIL
• Seats Available: 50 (first-come, first-serve basis)

Accommodation

Shared accommodation on a payment basis is available upon request in the Guest House/Hostel on campus.

Registration Steps: 

1. Signup as a participant (https://atalacademy.aicte-india.org/signup)
2. Fill General Details in the ATAL Portal
3. Upload your ID card & NOC/ Registration form (PDF)
4. Then click FDPs
5. Click on ‘’FDPs’’, select type “ATAL”, select “December” under month, select Thrust Area as “Thrust Areas”, select FDP type, ‘Technical’, select field thrust area as “ATAL-Core and Emerging Area”. Scroll on the webpage and identify the FDP named “Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology” (application no 1715676613) from 9^th – 14^th December, 2024.
6. Apply for the FDP by clicking the symbol of “+” on the “Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology” FDP. Now a message will pop up that you have successfully applied for the FDP. You can see the same in the “Applied FDPs” section on the left panel.

Contact for Queries

Dr. S. Karthigai Lakshmi
Professor, Department of ECE, SSMIET, Dindigul
Email: hodecessmiet@gmail.com | Phone: 9965263782

Mrs. S. Keerthana
Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, SSMIET, Dindigul
Email: keerthana.viswa@gmail.com | Phone: 9487391919

FDP Venue: SSMIET, Dindigul