THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF NIT RAIPUR

Reflecting the True Spirit of NIT Raipur

1ˢᵗ April 2025
Volume 8- Issue I

[email protected] @nit_raipur @nitrr.raipur @NITRR www.nitrr.ac.in/newsletter.php

 QUARTERLY GLIMPSES
HON’BLE VICE PRESIDENT’S VISIT 15TH CONVOCATION

ECLECTIKA’25 REPUBLIC DAY 2025

AAVARTAN’25 SAMAR’25
NIT RAIPUR IN MEDIA
 IN THIS ISSUE

INSTITUTE NEWS - 05
INDUSTRY INSTITUTE
COLLABORATIONS - 11
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES - 14
RESEARCH FRONTIER - 21
STUDENTS’ CORNER - 24
CLUB/COMMITTEE
ACTIVITIES - 25
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS - 32
21 INSTITUTE EVENTS
GATE RESULTS- 32
3 INDUSTRY INSTITUTE
COLLABORATIONS
3 FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

10 EXEMPLARY STUDENTS’ 19 CAPTIVATING

ACHIEVEMENTS CLUB EVENTS

18 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

3 INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCES 6 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

6 WORKSHOPS 23 Ph.D. THESIS DEFENDED

4 EXPERT LECTURES 1 PATENT

5 MoU SIGNED

1 SPONSORED
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Institute News

NIT Raipur Hosted Hon’ble Vice President of India as a global leader. The visit concluded with a renewed
focus on education and national progress.
India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
15th Convocation Ceremony at NIT Raipur

NIT Raipur welcomed Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble

Vice President of India, and his wife, Dr. (Smt.) Sudesh NIT Raipur celebrated its 15th Convocation Ceremony at
Dhankhar, on 21st Jan. 2025, marking a moment of immense Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium on 25ᵗʰ Feb. 2025,
honour for the institute. The visit underscored role of graced by Mr. Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & MD, Kirloskar
institutions like NIT Raipur in shaping a progressive and self- Brothers as the Chief Guest of the event, and Dr. S.
reliant India. With the theme of Ideas for Building a Better Somanath, Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor (ISRO)
Bharat, the event centred around innovation, development and and Former Chairman ISRO & Space Commission, Govt. of
encouraging dialogue between students and leaders. The event India as the Special Guest. The event was presided over by Dr.
was graced by Shri Ramen Deka, Hon’ble Governor, Suresh Haware, Chairman, BoG, with Dr. N.V. Ramana
Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, faculty, and dignitaries in
Chhattisgarh, Shri Vijay Sharma, Hon’ble Deputy Chief attendance.
Minister, Chhattisgarh, Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon’ble Union
Minister, State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Dr. N.V. A total of 1,319 students received degrees, including 1,055
Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, Dr. Suresh UG (B.Tech/B.Arch), 229 PG (M.Tech/M.Sc/DCA), and 35
Haware, Chairman, BoG, NIT Raipur, Dr. Rajeev PhD scholars. Academic excellence was recognized with 27
Prakash, Director, IIT Bhilai, Dr. Ramkumar Gold and 26 Silver Medals, including the Institute Overall
Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, and Dr. P.S. Mishra, CMD, Topper Medal awarded to Shriyansh Gaur, B.Tech, CSE.
SECL. For the first time, Dr. S. Somanath was honoured with
a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) for his contributions to
The visit began with a ceremonial reception at Pt. Deendayal space science, notably Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing.
Auditorium, where the Hon’ble Vice President planted a
sapling under the Ek Ped Maa ke Naam initiative. Dr. Rao Dr. Rao highlighted initiatives like MoUs with IIT
emphasized the role of engineers in addressing critical Kanpur and Washington State University, patents,
challenges like water scarcity and expressed heartfelt gratitude and startup incubations, while emphasizing holistic
to SECL for their generous ₹49 crore grant for a girls’ hostel. development through events like Eclectika and Samar. Dr.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister emphasized youth Haware urged graduates to uphold ethics and resilience,
empowerment through initiatives like green steel and startup citing perseverance over privilege. Dr. Somanath inspired
support and transforming Naya Raipur into an IT hub, while students with ISRO’s journey, stressing adaptability and
the Hon’ble Governor outlined plans for rural empowerment tackling national challenges like AI and climate change. Mr.
through sustainable development, including planting 2 lakh Kirloskar emphasized compassion, lifelong learning, and
trees. The Hon’ble Vice President stressed the role of youth societal impact. The ceremony concluded with the national
in achieving Viksit Bharat, urging the adoption of anthem, marking a milestone for NIT Raipur’s graduating
technologies like AI and Blockchain while aligning them class.
with Indian values. He urged the vocal for local mindset and
envisioned Bharat as Vishwaguru by 2047. He also laid the NIT Raipur celebrated the 76th Republic Day
foundation for the SECL Girls Hostel, a 500-bed
NIT Raipur celebrated the 76ᵗʰ Republic Day on 26ᵗʰ Jan
facility under SECL’s CSR program. Interacting with
2025 with a ceremony led by Dr. N.V. Ramana
students, he encouraged innovation and discipline to position
Rao, Director, NIT Raipur. The event commenced with flag-

15
hoisting by Dr. Rao, followed by the national anthem and an A.V. Ahirwar, Associate Deans (P&D), Mr. S.P.
NCC cadet parade. In his address, Dr. Rao honoured India’s Shrivastava, Executive Engineer, Mr. Pawan Kataria,
freedom fighters and urged students to embrace technology, Assistant Registrar (P&D), Shri. Jatin Kumar Naik,
safeguard democracy, and advocate global peace as Executive Engineer, Shri. Ritesh Kumar, Executive
responsible citizens. Engineer, Shri. Pushpraj Kashyap, Architect, and other
officials from CPWD, alongside faculty members and staff.

The ceremonies included the laying of the foundation stone for

the Academic Annex-II Building and the inauguration of the
Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering
Laboratory. Additionally, the Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Courtyard in the existing academic block was inaugurated,
and the institute's annual calendar 2025 was officially
released.

NIT Raipur and SAIL-BSP collaborated on

AI Image Processing & ML Training

Dr. Rao highlighted the institute’s 2024 milestones, including

the foundation of a G+6 academic building, visits by
NIT Raipur and SAIL Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) strengthened
the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu,
their academic-industry partnership through two
and Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep
events: Training program on Advanced Digital Image
Dhankhar, and enhanced national prominence. A tree
Processing on 19ᵗʰ Feb. 2025 and a session on Digital
plantation drive in Oxygen Park, led by Dr. Rao, faculty, and
Implementation of ML Algorithms for Power Systems. The
NCC cadets, promoted environmental sustainability.
digital image processing workshop, held at BMDC Bhilai,
Cultural performances by student groups and a poetry recital focused on AI-driven solutions for defect detection, quality
enriched the celebrations. The event concluded with collective control, and process automation in steel manufacturing.
participation, reaffirming NIT Raipur’s commitment to Inaugurated by Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur,
academic excellence and national pride. and Mr. S. Mukhopadhyay, Executive Director, the program
trained 30 BSP Engineers in MATLAB, Python, and AI-based
NIT Raipur Inaugurated Multiple analytics.

Infrastructural Projects The subsequent session on ML algorithms, attended by 60+

engineers from BSP, NTPC-SAIL, and CSPDCL, emphasized
AI/ML’s role in enhancing power system reliability. Dr.
Subhojit Ghosh, Professor, EE, NIT Raipur, explained how
machine learning outperforms traditional methods in fault
detection, using case studies on real-time data analysis.
Industry leaders, including Mr. T.K. Krishnakumar, Chief
NIT Raipur inaugurated multiple key projects on 21st Jan. General Manager (Electrical, BSP), highlighted AI’s
2025. The inaugural ceremonies were performed by Dr. potential to reduce downtime and improve decision-making.
Suresh Haware, Chairman, BoG, NIT Raipur, and graced by Both programs, conducted under the NIT Raipur-BSP MoU,
the presence of Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, were coordinated by Dr. N.D. Londhe, Professor, EE, NIT
Dr. G.D. Ramtekkar, Dean (P&D), Dr. L.K. Yadu and Dr. Raipur and Ms. Vibha Bhandari, Research Scholar, NIT

26
Raipur, fostering skill development and joint research as the keynote speaker. The event, attended by Dr. Samir
initiatives to bridge academia and industry needs. Bajpai, Director (I/C), Dr. Nitin Jain, Dean (SW), faculty
members, alumni, and students, and a sapling presentation to
NIT Raipur Organized a Book Launch: Swamiji. Dr. Bajpai highlighted the program’s vision of
Reimagining Health fostering Gyan Vardhana (knowledge enhancement) and Vivek
Vardhana (wisdom enrichment).

NIT Raipur organized a Book Launch, Reimagining Health

on 3rd Jan. 2025. The event was graced by Dr. N.V. Ramana
Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, Dr. Alok Agarwal, Dean, AIIMS Swamiji emphasized life as a journey of Self-discovery and
Raipur, Dr. Samir Bajpai, Professor, CE, Dr. Shrish Verma, purpose, citing Mahabharata verses to distinguish human
Professor, ECE, Dr. S. Sanyal, Professor, ME, Dr. Piyush intellect and moral discernment. He elaborated on Kriya
Kant Pandey, Vice Chancellor, Amity Raipur and Dr. Yoga a practice merging breath control with spiritual action to
Anurag Mairal, Author, Reimagining Health Inspiring achieve mental tranquillity and holistic well-being. A practical
stories of innovators at the intersection of Health and session on Deep Breathing and Meditation demonstrated
Technology. Faculty Members, Staff and Students were also techniques to connect breath with inner divinity, enhancing
present in the event. physical, mental, and spiritual health. The event concluded
with a Q&A, where Swamiji addressed queries on
Dr. Rao inaugurated the event by highlighting the pivotal role mindfulness and community contribution.
of innovation and collaboration in addressing global
healthcare challenges. Dr. Mairal emphasized the need to Live Webinar on Investing in Innovation
integrate air, water, soil, and animal health into the broader
framework of human well-being, urging a unified approach
that combines traditional and Western models to reimagine
healthcare. He highlighted the significance of fostering
interdisciplinary research and data-driven decision-making,
themes prominently featured in his book. Dr. Alok Agarwal
emphasized that health is not merely the absence of disease but
NIT Raipur webcasted a national webinar on Investing in
a holistic state of overall well-being. Dr. Pandey expressed
Innovation on 5ᵗʰ Mar. 2025, hosted by the Department of
pride in the accomplishments of Dr. Mairal and lauded his
Science and Technology (DST). Attended by Dr. N.V.
efforts in inspiring innovators. This was followed by Q&A
Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur Dr. G.D.
session, where a PhD scholar from the Department of
Ramtekkar, Dean (P&D), Dr. Samir Bajpai, Head (CDC),
Chemical Engineering gained valuable insights into
faculty members, and students, the session highlighted India’s
addressing plant pathogens and stressed the importance of
innovation roadmap.
focusing on skill development and innovation rather than
seeking jobs. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed education, AI, and
Dr. Bajpai. skill development as pillars for Viksit Bharat,
announcing ₹500 crore for AI-driven research and 10,000
Expert Lecture on Living a Purposeful Life at PM Research Fellowships (PMRF 2.0) for IITs/IISc.
NIT Raipur Representatives from Ministries of Education, Culture,
and Surveyor General of India detailed initiatives like medical
NIT Raipur hosted an enlightening lecture under seat expansion, digital healthcare, and urban sustainability. A
the Prabodhan program on 11ᵗʰ Mar. 2025, featuring Swami follow-up brainstorming session with 300+ institutional
Atmavidyananda Giri, Vice President, Kriya Yoga Institute,

37
representatives discussed PMRF 2.0’s implementation, India had announced that 26th Dec. is celebrated as Veer Bal
fostering academia-industry synergy for national progress. Diwas. Dr. Debashish Sanyal, Dean (FW), Dr. (Smt.)
Swasthi Sthapak, Professor, DAP, Dr. M.K. Prasad,
National Science Day Celebrations at NIT Associate Dean (SW), Dr. T.P. Sahu, Assistant Professor, IT,
Raipur Dr. Pawan Kumar Mishra, Assistant Professor, IT, other
faculty members, staff, scholars and students participated in
this programme.

An engaging short film and a digital exhibition were

showcased to mark the celebration. These engaging exhibits
played a vital role in highlighting the sacrifices made by the
young sons of Guru Gobind Singh. The attendees enjoyed
the event and felt a sense of inspiration throughout the session.
NIT Raipur, in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Council Veer Baal Diwas honours the bravery of Shri Guru Gobind
of Science and Technology and National Council for Singh ji's young sons, Sahibzada's Baba Zorawar Singh ji
Science and Technology Communication, and Baba Fateh Singh ji. Veer Baal Diwas annually
celebrated National Science Day on 25ᵗʰ Feb 2025. The commemorates their resilience, reminding devotees and
event, graced by Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT admirers of the enduring spirit that transcends age, inspiring
Raipur, Dr. Nitin Jain, Dean (SW), faculty members, and generations with the story of these young martyrs in Sikh
students, highlighted the theme Empowering Indian Youth for history.
Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit
Bharat. Dr. Rao emphasized the role of science in addressing Alumni Meet’25
global challenges like climate change, renewable energy, and
AI-driven advancements. Applied Geology Association, DAG conducted Alumni
Meet 2025, GeoLegacy-A bedrock of Memories on 1st Mar.
The day featured Science Talks by eminent scholars: Prof. 2025. A total of about 80 alumni attended the meet from the
Kunal Mitra, Florida Institute of Technology who batch of 1982 to 2024. Prof. Ghanaram Sahu, Government
discussed 3D Bio printed cardiovascular tissues for space Engineering College, Raipur was invited as the Chief Guest of
applications; Prof. Himadri Chattopadhyay, Jadavpur the event. The event was graced by Dr. Dalchand Jhariya,
University who explored the philosophy of research; Prof. HoD, DAG, Dr. Neeraj Vishwakarma, Associate Professor,
V.V. Raghavendra Sai, IIT Madras who elaborated Optical DAG, and Dr. Himanshu Govil, Assistant Professor, DAG.
sensing for health monitoring; and Prof. Sudeshna The event was marked with pleasant reunions, and group
Mukherjee, BITS Pilani who delved into biotechnology’s discussions. The alumni are currently posted under various
evolution. Government and Private Organizations attended including the
Geological Survey of India, MOIL, and Ultratech etc.
Poster-making, Drawing, Model-Making, and Quiz
competitions on Climate Change Mitigation were held Celebration of the 175th Foundation Day of
for 200+ students from PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. the Geological Survey of India
2 and Pandit R.D. Tiwari Government School. Winners in-
cluded Shraddha Kurre, Rupal Ratan Tiwari, and Urvashi
Joshi (Poster-making), and teams from Blue, Red, and
Primary Groups (Quiz). Dr. Debashis Sanyal, Dean (FW)
felicitated participants. The event concluded with a vote of
thanks by Dr. Arindam Bit, the coordinator of this program.

Veer Baal Diwas organised by NIT Raipur

The 175th Foundation Day of the Geological Survey of India
NIT Raipur resounded with the commemoration of Veer was celebrated on 4th Mar. 2025 in the state GSI office of
Baal Diwas on 26th Dec. 2024, echoing tales of bravery and Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The event featured Mr. Ashokaditya
sacrifice. Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Dhurandhar, the Global Head, Exploration and Mining,
Bathwal Corporation, Deputy Director General, GSI as the

48
Chief Guest, along with Mr. Amit Dharwadkar, promoted creativity, entrepreneurship and early-stage
Director, Geological Survey of India, and Dr. Neeraj investments within India’s vibrant startup ecosystem,
Vishwakarma, Associate Professor, DAG, NIT Raipur and receiving an enthusiastic response from founders, investors
other associated dignitaries. A Geological Quiz Competition and students. The speakers for the session comprised of Mr.
and 3D Model Presentation was held. NIT Raipur’s team Akash Agrawal, Co-Founder, ZOFF Foods, Ms. Shubhika
secured the First position in the Quiz competition and the Jain, Founder, RAS Luxury Skincare and Mr. Priyank Patel,
Third position in 3D model competition. Founder, Nukkad Tea Cafe, who shared valuable insights into
the vast domain of entrepreneurship.
Uttkarshan ’25 by METSO

The program began with a prudent address by Mr. Samir

Bajpai, Head, CDC, emphasized on India’s potential to
NIT Raipur’s Metallurgical Society (METSO) organized,
become a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) through
Uttkarshan’25 from 1st Mar. to 2nd Mar. 2025. It featured a
flourishing start-ups as they give rise to increasing job
Quiz Competition with rounds covering metallurgy, general
opportunities. Dr. M. K. Verma, Professor, CE, set the tone
science, and current affairs. A Coding Competition –
for the event by urging the youth for active participation in
Cracking the Code saw a thrilling battle among the top
entrepreneurial ideas by focusing on societal needs and
coders. Debate – Words That Ignite Minds was a fiery
developing innovative products catering to market demands.
battleground of logic, and technical expertise. Etching & Clay
Mr. Agrawal spoke about learning from one’s surroundings,
Crafting – Art Meets Metallurgy captured the artistic side of
leveraging unique ideas and highlighted on the key role of
metallurgy students. T-Shirt Painting – Wear Your
perseverance in achieving success. Ms. Jain stated her motto
Imagination turned plain fabric into creative masterpieces.
of redefining beauty through sustainability while sharing her
Metallurgical symbols, abstract industry-themed artwork, and
journey of beginning from a small-scale business by
witty engineering phrases adorned the T-shirts.
participating in local exhibitions, overcoming rejections and
maintaining clarity in roles within a team. Mr. Patel shared
GATE Mock Test by METSO
his impactful journey of integrating social reform with
METSO-The Metallurgical Society, NIT Raipur in business. His cafe provides dignified employment
collaboration with FindMyTest successfully organized a opportunities to marginalized communities including
GATE Mock Test Event on 11th Jan. 2025 in the Central specially-abled individuals, human trafficking survivors and
Computer Lab of the institute. A total of approximately 100 transgenders.
applicants participated in the mock test, including students
This was followed by a reflective panel discussion moderated
from NIT Raipur as well as other reputed institutions. The
by Dr. Anuj Kumar Shukla, Faculty In-Charge, NITRRFIE
exam was conducted in a simulated online mode. A felicitation
in which the notable speakers explored the growth and impact
ceremony was held to recognize the top performers. An
of start-ups on the Indian economy. Mr. Patel emphasized on
insightful speaker session on the GATE examination, where
the pivotal role of sustainable growth and continuous impact
key strategies, exam patterns, and preparation techniques were
for an inclusive entrepreneurship. Mr. Agrawal shared his
discussed, was organized.
transition from a family business of steel to spices as it was
driven by his passion for food and its societal impact. Ms. Jain
NITRRFIE Activities
stressed that execution outweighs ideas, urging participants to
build something they can take pride in.
NITRRFIE celebrated National Start-up Day
The session ended with a Q&A and feedback session, followed
NIT Raipur, through its Incubation Centre, NITRRFIE by the felicitation ceremony of the distinguished speakers as a
successfully hosted the National Start-up Day, a flagship token of appreciation.
startup outreach event on 16th Jan. 2025. The event profoundly

59
Centre of Space and Interplanetary on 12th Mar. 2025. The event was organized under the
guidance of Dr. Manu Mehta, Workshop Coordinator and
Exploration (COSINE)
Scientist/Engineer SF PRSD/GTOPG, Dr. Mamta Chauhan,
Workshop Co-coordinator and Scientist/Engineer SE
NIT Raipur organised a session to boost GSD/G&DMG, and Dr. Poonam S. Tiwari, Programme
Space-Tech Research capabilities Coordinator, IIRS outreach Programme, with support from
Mr. Janardhan Vishwakarma, IIRS DLP Team and Mr.
Ashok Ghildiyal, IIRS DLP Team.

This workshop brought together experts and enthusiasts from

various fields of planetary science to discuss Martian geology,
analogues and the Martian atmosphere, while highlighting
NIT Raipur’s COSINE organized a faculty interaction India’s contributions to the Mars research. Participants
session to explore how the institute can contribute to national received login credentials for the ISRO Learning Management
space missions and promote the space tech ecosystem in System (LMS), and a Participation Certificate.
Chhattisgarh on 25th Feb. 2025. The keynote speaker of this
session was Dr. S. Somanath, Vikram Sarabhai NIT Raipur organised Expert lectures on
Distinguished Professor (ISRO) and Former Chairman ISRO Sensors for Space Applications
& Space Commission, Govt. of India. He discussed space
science and its various aspects in detail with the faculty
members present. The session was attended by Dr. Suresh
Haware, Chairman, BoG, NIT Raipur, Dr. Rajeev Prakash,
Director, IIT Bhilai, Dr. S. Sanyal, Professor, ME, Dr. G. P.
S. C. Mishra, Dean (R&C), Dr. Saurabh Gupta, Faculty
(I/C), COSINE, Dr. Ramya Selvaraj, Assistant Professor,
EE, Dr. R. Marieswaran, Assistant Professor, BME, Dr.
Kapil Soni, Assistant Professor, IT and other faculty NIT Raipur, in collaboration with COSINE, organized the
members. inaugural session of a lecture series on Sensors for Space
Applications on 20ᵗʰ Jan. 2025. The event featured Dr. Nilesh
Dr. Mishra highlighted NIT Raipur's research strengths,
J. Vasa, Professor, Department of Engineering Design, IIT
focusing on space research and projects under COSINE. He
discussed future goals, emphasizing the institute's potential Madras, as the keynote speaker.
contribution to the national space sector. Dr. Somnath
Dr. Vasa discussed Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
interacted with faculty, suggesting innovative research
problems and ensuring support for collaboration with ISRO (LIBS) applications in space exploration, including its role
experts. He proposed establishing a Tinkering Lab for small in Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover. He covered laser-material
satellite projects and emphasized Geospatial Information interactions, RF-based sensors, MEMS-based biosensors,
Systems (GIS) applications, particularly relevant to the and optical fibre sensors, while encouraging students to pursue
Chhattisgarh region. The session stressed Bioastronautics careers in space research. The event concluded with a sapling
research for long-duration space missions and urged NIT presentation to Dr. Vasa. The lecture highlighted the
Raipur's involvement in ISRO's Gaganyaan program. The importance of sensor research for space exploration,
session marked a significant step toward strengthening space- encouraging future initiatives.
tech research at NIT Raipur and enhancing collaboration with
ISRO, setting the foundation for future advancements in space NIT Raipur Hosted EDUSAT Course on
exploration and technology.
Geodata Processing
IIRS Hosted One-Day Online Workshop on COSINE, NIT Raipur, in collaboration with the Indian
Martian Surface Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), hosted an online
EDUSAT course on Geodata Processing Using Python and
NIT Raipur’s COSINE in collaboration with the Indian Machine Learning. The program was organized under the
Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), under the Indian Space guidance of Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao Director, NIT Raipur,
Research Organisation (ISRO), hosted a one-day online Prof. S. Sanyal Chairman, IICC, Dr. Saurabh Gupta,
workshop on Martian Surface, Analogues, and Atmosphere

10
6
Faculty (I/C), COSINE and Dr. Himanshu Govil academic excellence, internships, and strategic planning. The
Coordinator, COSINE. event discussed IISc's updated admission policies, making it
more accessible, and Dr. Saurabh Gupta, Faculty (I/C),
Participants were trained in Python programming for
handling raster/vector data, along with machine learning COSINE highlighted the importance of focus, interdisciplinary
algorithms for pattern recognition and predictive modelling. learning, and strong academic profiles. The session inspired
The course covered applications in Environmental students to embrace research and innovation while aiming for
Monitoring, Disaster Response, Land-use Classification, excellence.
and Natural Resource management.
Student Interaction on Career Pathways in
This initiative reinforced NIT Raipur’s role in advancing
geospatial technologies, fostering technical skills, and Space Technology by COSINE
promoting interdisciplinary research.

Speaker Session on Dynamically Isotropic

Gough-Stewart Platform for Micro-Vibration
Isolation in Spacecrafts
COSINE and Innovation Cell (I-Cell), NIT Raipur,
NIT Raipur’s COSINE hosted an online speaker session organized a session on Career Pathways in Space Technol-
featuring Dr. Yogesh Pratap Singh, Ph.D. scholar, IISc ogy on 7ᵗʰ Mar. 2025. Dr. Yogesh Pratap Singh, PMRF
Bangalore and an alumnus of NIT Raipur on Dynamically Fellow, IISc Bangalore and NIT Raipur alumnus, dis-
Isotropic Gough-Stewart Platform for Micro-Vibration cussed CubeSat design, Satellite Communication, and col-
Isolation in Spacecrafts on 26th Dec. 2024. The event was laborations with Spacekidz India on student-led missions. He
jointly organized by the I-Cell and the Centre of Space and highlighted research advancements at IISc and interdiscipli-
Interplanetary Exploration (COSINE). The session nary opportunities in aerospace, material science, and robotics.
provided an inspiring and informative exploration of cutting-
edge research in aerospace engineering. The session outlined career pathways for B.Tech students, in-
cluding internships at ISRO, DRDO, and BARC, and higher
Dr. Singh shared his expertise on the Dynamically Isotropic studies in global institutions. Dr. Singh emphasized skill de-
Gough-Stewart Platform and introduced a groundbreaking velopment in Micro-vibration Isolation (Stewart platforms)
innovation for micro-vibration isolation in spacecraft, with and medical applications of space tech, referencing his work
potential applications in medicine. He shared his academic on tibial fracture correction. A Q&A segment addressed que-
journey from NIT Raipur to IISc Bangalore, emphasizing ries on technical workshops and sector-specific advancements.

Industry Institute Collaborations (IICC), NIT Raipur

Expert Lecture on Steel Manufacturing and the program showed institute's dedication to improving
industry academia collaboration and providing students with
Process and Technological Advancements
knowledge that extends beyond traditional textbooks. The
session was an informative and useful experience for all
participants.

Expert Talk on Digital Interventions into

Humanities
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS),
Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), NIT Raipur
NIT Raipur, organized an Expert Talk on Digital
organized an Industrial Expert Lecture under the Industry
Interventions into Humanities: Possibilities and
Institute Collaboration Cell (IICC) on 29th Jan. 2025, by
Challenges on 12ᵗʰ Feb 2025. The keynote speaker for the
Mr. Himanshu Verma, Manager, Bhilai Steel Plant, on the
session was Dr. Ujjwal Jana, Professor, Department of
Steel Manufacturing Process and Recent Technological
English, Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi, North Campus.
Advancements. The students learned more about how the
industry works and what innovative techniques are being used

11
7
The talk explored the evolution of digital culture and its IBM’s cutting-edge AI tools and strategies, aligning with
influence on humanities, focusing on digital methods, tools, global technological trends and India’s developmental goals.
and their intersections with literary and cultural studies. It
examined the institutionalization of Digital Humanities MOUs
(DH) in Indian universities, key publicly funded DH projects,
and the establishment of Digital Humanities Alliance for NIT Raipur and Washington State University
Research and Teaching Innovations (DHARTI). (WSU)
NIT Raipur and Washington State University, USA (WSU)
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
22nd Jan. 2025. The MoU aims to foster collaboration in
student exchange programs for Undergraduate, Master’s, and
Ph.D. students, faculty exchange, and joint research projects.
Both institutions will also coordinate efforts to commercialize
technologies developed at their universities or partner
institutions in mutually beneficial ways. It will remain in effect
for three years from the date of signing. The partnership
Challenges such as research infrastructure, the digital divide, reflected a shared commitment to academic excellence, and
financial constraints, and sustainability were also discussed, research collaboration.
along with future prospects for DH in the Indian context.
Faculty, researchers, and students attended the session, NIT Raipur and South Eastern Coalfields
engaging in insightful discussions on the future of digital
Limited (SECL)
humanities in India.

Industry Expert Lecture for MME students

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
(MME), NIT Raipur organized an expert lecture by Dr.
Pampa Ghosh, Founder & Director, Innovative Materials NIT Raipur and SECL have signed a Memorandum of
Solutions (INMAS) on 13th Feb. 2025. The program co- Understanding (MoU) on 22nd Jan. 2025, in the presence of
ordinator was Dr. Sudip Kumar Sinha, Assistant Professor, Dr. N. V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, Shri Alok
MME. Dr. Ghosh shared her insights in the field of structure- Kumar, General Manager (Civil/CSR), SECL and key
property correlation in automotive steel, and advanced non- dignitaries from both institutions. The MoU formalizes the
ferrous materials. She talked about the career opportunities in construction of a 500-bedded Girls Hostel on campus, funded
R & D division, TATA Steel for fresh graduate students. by SECL under its Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) initiative with a sanctioned amount of ₹48.19 Crores.
Industry Expert Lecture on AI for AI The hostel will be a G+3 RCC framed structure with
provisions for future expansion up to G+6 floors. It will
feature high-quality construction, modern amenities, and
state-of-the-art utilities, ensuring safety and comfort for
residents. The project, expected to be completed in 36
months, will be managed by NIT Raipur post-construction.
NIT Raipur organized an Industry Expert Lecture under
the Viksit Bharat Abhiyan initiative on 17ᵗʰ Jan. 2025. The The Foundation Stone was remotely laid on 21st Jan. 2025
session featured Dr. Mani Madhukar, Program Lead, IBM by Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble Vice President of India,
Innovation Center for Education (Expert Labs-Data & AI, in the presence of Shri Ramen Deka, Hon’ble Governor,
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.), who discussed advancements and Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister,
applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving Chhattisgarh, and other dignitaries. Additionally, an MoU was
innovation and industry solutions. The lecture emphasized signed between NIT Raipur and CPWD on 10th Jan. 2025 for
project management services on campus. This initiative

811
12
highlights the commitment of SECL and NIT Raipur to (MGNREGS) and other schemes. Sri Vinay Kumar Gupta,
enhancing infrastructure and supporting female students in Superintending Engineer, DPRD and Dr. Vikas Kumar
higher education. Vidyarthi, Assistant Professor, CE will coordinate all
collaborative activities between DPRD and NIT Raipur.
NIT Raipur and DPRD, Government of
Chhattisgarh NIT Raipur and Indira Gandhi Krishi
Vishwavidyalaya Raipur (IGKV)

NIT Raipur and IGKV Raipur have signed a Memorandum

NIT Raipur and Department of Panchayat and Rural
of Understanding (MoU) on 27th Jan. 2025, in the presence of
Development (DPRD), Government of Chhattisgarh,
Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, Dr. G. P. S. C.
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster
Mishra, Dean (R&C), NIT Raipur, Dr. Srinivasu G.S.,
research and development in various projects running in the
Assistant Professor, ME, Dr. Girish Chandel, Vice-
rural areas of the State, through several flagship programmes
Chancellor, IGKV Raipur, Dr. V.K. Pandey, Dean, SVCAET,
of the Government of Chhattisgarh and Government of India
and Dr. A.K. Dave, Dean, College of Food Technology, along
on 10th Jan. 2025. The MoU was signed by Dr. N.V. Ramana
with other deans, senior faculty, and department heads.
Rao, Director, NIT Raipur and Dr. Seema Mishra, Joint
Commissioner, DPRD, Chhattisgarh in the esteemed presence The collaboration aimed at driving innovation and solving
of Shri Shivraj Sigh Chauhan, Hon’ble Minister of Rural real-world challenges and focused on joint research in areas
Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri such as sustainable farming technologies, agricultural
Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister and Shri Vijay machinery design, and resource-efficient practices. It
Sharma, Hon’ble Minister, DPRD at Swami Aatmanand also included initiatives like faculty exchanges, student
School campus, Nagpura in Durg. Dr. P. Y. Dhekne, internships, and other collaborative projects. This
Registrar, NIT Raipur, Dr. S Sanyal, IICC Chairman and Dr. partnership was expected to benefit students, researchers, and
Manwendra K. Tripathi, Associate Dean (R&C), Dr. the community by developing advanced solutions to pressing
Himanshu Poptani, Assistant Professor, DAP and Dr. agricultural challenges. It marked a milestone in
Malathy R Prasana, Assistant Professor, (CSVTU) were interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together two premier
present from NIT Raipur. Smt. Niharika Barik Singh, institutions for the betterment of society.
Principal Secretary, DPRD, Sri Rajat Bansal, Director,
PMAY-(G), and Shri Arvind Rahi, (OSD-T) were present NIT Raipur and State Forensics Science
from the DPRD.
Laboratory (SFSL), Raipur
The DPRD and NIT Raipur are already initiated a project titled
the house model for particularly vulnerable tribal group and
this MoU will further pave the way for knowledge exchange
and resource sharing, joint research and development, capacity
building and training, exploration of future technology for the
sustainable development of rural communities. The agreement
outlines several key areas of collaboration, including creating
a common platform for interaction between DPRD and NIT
Raipur, furthering government-academic relationship,
proposing solutions to increase the efficiency of traditional
NIT Raipur and SFSL Raipur, signed a Memorandum of
systems of execution and monitoring of schemes such as
Understanding (MoU) to foster research and development in
Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojna – Gramin (PMAY-G), Mahatma
the fields of cyber security and forensics on 17th Mar. 2025.
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

13
9
The MoU was signed in presence of Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, NIT Raipur and Zoom-My-Life, California, USA,
Director, NIT Raipur, Shri Sushil Chandra Dwivedi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Director, State Forensics Ssicnce Laboratory, Raipur (C.G.), (MoU) on 30 Jan. 2025, in the presence of Dr. N. V.
th

and key dignitaries from both institutions. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, and Mr. Srinivas
Sreepada, Founder & CEO, Zoom-My-Life, California, USA,
The agreement between NIT Raipur and SFSL Raipur focuses Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean (Academics), Dr. Samir Bajpai,
on collaboration in forensic science through research, Head, CDC, Dr. D. Sanyal, Dean (FW), Dr. G.P.S.C.
academic programs, workshops, and conferences. It aims to Mishra, Dean (R&C) , Dr. Arindam Bit, HoD, BME, and
promote student training, quality research, and access to faculty members.
laboratory facilities. Key areas include Digital Forensics,
DNA Analysis, advanced scanning, brain mapping, and The Mou outlined a collaborative framework for joint research
technology incubation like hackathons and startups. Dr. in AI-driven diagnostics and treatment strategies. Both
Nitesh K Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor, CSE, NIT Raipur organizations agreed to work together to identify and pursue
and Dr. Vikrant Singh Thakur, Audio Video Forensic research initiatives, develop innovative and cost-effective
Division, SFSL will coordinate all collaborative activities treatment solutions, advance diagnostic accuracy and
between SFSL Raipur and NIT Raipur. provisions for consultancy services. Additionally, the
MoU established guidelines for intellectual property rights.
NIT Raipur And Zoom-My-Life, California, The collaboration remained open to further cooperative
USA in AI-Driven Healthcare Innovations ventures in areas of mutual interest. This strategic alliance was
expected to drive innovation, promote academic exchange,
and address critical challenges in the biomedical domain
through collaborative research and practical applications. Both
NIT Raipur and Zoom-My-Life expressed confidence in the
potential impact of this partnership, which took
effect immediately following the MoU signing. Dr. Bikesh
Kumar Singh, Associate Professor, BME, NIT Raipur, was
designated as the coordinator for all collaborative activities
with Zoom-My-Life.

Academic Activities

2nd International Conference on Emerging Director, NIT Raipur, and Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean
(Academics), were also present. The session was chaired by
Technologies and Applications in Electrical
Dr. Anamika Yadav, HoD, EE while Dr. G.P. S. C., Dean
Engineering (R&C), served as the Patron. The organizing secretaries for the
event were Dr. D. Suresh, Assistant Professor, EE, Dr. V.
Hari Priya, Assistant Professor, EE, Dr. Rajan Kumar,
Assistant Professor, ME, and Dr. Chilaka Ranga, Assistant
Professor, EE.

Dr. Yadav delivered the welcome speech, highlighting the

Department of Electrical Engineering (EE), NIT Raipur Electrical Department's achievements. Dr. Verma encouraged
hosted the inauguration of a two-day 2nd International building partnerships and seeking help when available. Dr.
Conference on Emerging Technologies and Applications in Rao highlighted critical issues in energy management,
Electrical Engineering (ICETAEE 2024) from 18th to 19th including smart grids. He discussed the role of AI in
Dec. 2024. It focused on AI-Driven Solutions and Emerging addressing energy storage challenges through AI-powered
Power Technologies for a Sustainable Future. The batteries and their integration into electric vehicles. Shri Bhim
inaugural session was presided over by Shri. Bhim Singh Singh Kanwar provided insights into the operations of
Kanwar, Managing Director of Chhattisgarh State Power CSPDCL, the largest power utility in Chhattisgarh after BSP.
Distribution Company Limited. Dr. N. V. Ramana Rao,

14
10
He underscored AI's benefits, including minimized power and ambient intelligence in simplifying lives through
loss, and theft detection, while addressing its challenges. unobtrusive technology. Special guest Shri. Gupta then took
the stage and expressed his pride in being part of such an
The valedictory session was held on 19th Dec. 2024 was graced insightful conference. Dr. Bikrol, the organizing secretary,
by Commodore Shri. Ajay Singh Bisen (Indian Navy), Dr. delivered the vote of thanks. The first day of the conference
Debashish Sanyal, Dean (FW), as the Chief Guest. Dr. featured various panel discussions and speaker sessions, with
Shubhrta Gupta, Professor, EE, served as the Guest of participants and experts from institutions across the country.
Honor, alongside Dr. Anamika Yadav, HoD, EE. Dr. Rajan During the conference in the special session of Women in
Sonkar highlighted how the success of the 2023 conference Engineering, Dr. Sanjay Shukla, Registrar Govt. Ayurvedic
laid the foundation for this year’s success. Dr. Sanyal College Raipur, Dr. Surbhi Dubey, Assistant Professor, Pt.
suggested collaboration across branches and knowledge of AI J. L. N. M Medical College Raipur, Dr. Rajni Dewangan,
is crucial. Commodore Shri. Ajay Singh Bisen with 34 years Gynaecologist, Agarwal Hospital Raipur and Dr. Nivedita
of service in the Indian Navy, credited his electrical Chaubey, Paediatrician & Visiting Consultant, Govt.
engineering education for aiding his Navy career. The event Ayurvedic College Raipur, were present. Dr. Bikrol,
concluded by the delivery of vote of thanks by Dr. Ranga. addressing the gathering on behalf of the department,
encouraged participants to explore and utilize the resources of
NIT Raipur inaugurated 3rd International NIT Raipur.
Conference on Ambient Intelligence in
Dr. Jyoti Pillai, Chairman, IEEE MP Chapter, acknowledged
Healthcare (ICAIHC- 2025) NIT Raipur’s contributions and presented a memento as a
gesture of appreciation. Dr. Mithilesh Atulkar, Professor,
DCA congratulated all the organizers, coordinators, and
researchers for their efforts in organizing the event
successfully. Dr. Narendra Bodhey, AIIMS Raipur, Dr.
Rajendra Prasath, IIIT Sri City, Dr. Arpan Chaturmohta,
CBCC Raipur. Dr. Kamal Raj Pardasani, MANIT Bhopal,
Dr. Anil Kumar Sao, IIT Bhilai were present. Dr. Dibakar
Department of Computer Applications (DCA), NIT Saha, Assistant Professor, DCA presented a comprehensive
Raipur inaugurated 3rd International Conference on report on the two-day event. The event featured five keynote
Ambient Intelligence in Healthcare (ICAIHC-2025) talks, including two by international speakers, covering areas
sponsored by IEEE on 10th Jan. 2025. The inaugural such as IoT, Computational Biology, and Machine Learning
ceremony of this 2-day conference was graced by the presence applications in engineering. In her closing remarks, Dr.
of Special Guest Shri. Pradeep Gupta, IPS, Additional Swarnakar expressed her gratitude to Dr. Rao for his
Director, General Police, CG accompanied by Chief Patron unwavering support and guidance throughout the event. The
Dr. N. V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur. Dr. Shrish session concluded with a vote of thanks.
Verma, Dean (Academics), NIT Raipur and Dr. G. P.
Mishra, Dean (R&C), NIT Raipur served as Patrons for the 4ᵗʰ IEEE International Conference on Power,
ceremony. The event was organised under the guidance of
Control, and Computing Technologies
Conference Chairperson Dr. Priyanka Tripathi, HoD, DCA
and Organising Chairs Dr. Harendra Bikrol, Associate (ICPC²T 2025)
Professor, DCA, Dr. Tripti Swarnakar, Professor, DCA and
Dr. Shyam Sundar, Associate Professor, DCA.

Following this, Dr. Tripathi inaugurated the conference with

her opening address, extending a warm welcome to all the
guests, delegates, and participants from across India. Dr. Rao
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE), NIT
commended the Department of Computer Applications for
Raipur organized the 4ᵗʰ IEEE International Conference on
organizing the conference. Dr. Swarnakar, in her address,
Power, Control, and Computing Technologies (ICPC²T
welcomed the keynote speakers and elaborated on the theme
2025) from 20ᵗʰ Jan. to 22ⁿᵈ Jan. 2025. The inaugural
of the conference. Dr. Verma highlighted the broad scope of
ceremony featured Shri Hemant Verma, Chairperson,
the conference, emphasizing the importance of ergonomics

15
11
16
Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission Dr. Sarkar outlined the program’s objectives, emphasizing
(CSERC), as Chief Guest, alongside Dr. N.P. collaborative efforts for actionable outcomes. Dr.
Padhy, Director, MNIT Jaipur, and Dr. N.V. Ramana Bajpai highlighted the focus on Divyangjan under NEP 2020,
Rao, Director, NIT Raipur. The valedictory session on 22ⁿᵈ appreciating efforts in policy direction and recommendations
Jan. 2025 was graced by Dr. Rao and Dr. Debashish for inclusivity. Dr. Soni discussed NEP 2020’s vision of
Sanyal, Dean (FW), NIT Raipur. Keynote speakers equitable education, focusing on teacher training,
included Dr. Akshay Kumar Rathore, Professor, Singapore collaboration between Centre and States, and the 5+3+3+4
Institute of Technology, Dr. Nilesh J. Vasa, Professor, IIT structure. She also addressed the Persons with Disabilities
Madras, Dr. Vinod Khadkikar, Professor, Khalifa Act (2016) and NEP 2025’s goals for an inclusive learning
University, UAE, and Dr. Biplab Sikdar, Professor, National environment. The session concluded with Dr. Nitin
University of Singapore. Jain presenting a memento to Dr. Jana, followed by the
national anthem.
The conference, chaired by Dr. Anamika Yadav, HoD,
Department of Electrical Engineering, received 564 Workshop on Communication and Project
submissions from 15 countries, with 267 accepted papers and
Management by CDC
182 participants. It featured 18 technical sessions, six keynote
addresses, and collaborations with IEEE Madhya Pradesh Career and Development Cell (CDC), NIT Raipur
Section, IEEE IAS, IEEE PELS, and the IEEE Student Branch organized an Expert Workshop on Strategic Communication
of NIT Raipur. Dr. Padhy highlighted India’s energy and Project Management for Corporate Efficiency on 30th
challenges, including unmet peak demand, while Shri Dec. 2024. The event was graced by an eminent speaker, Dr.
Verma stressed interdisciplinary collaboration. During the Krish K. Dubey, President, Dubey & Associates and a US
valedictory ceremony, Dr. Sanyal underscored the role of Fulbright Scholar, and other Hon’ble guests like Dr. Shrish
research in EVs and renewable energy, and Dr. Verma, Dean (Academics) and Dr. Samir Bajpai, Head, CDC
Yadav announced a potential MoU with a Nepalese along with Mr. Tushar Dubey and Mr. Aakash Dubey from
participant. Dubey & Associates. The event was attended by faculty
members, scholars and students of the institute in high spirits.
The event concluded with Best Paper Awards for Dr.
Venupriya, Dr. Aramshetti Hemachandan, Ms. Rashmi Dr. Dubey referenced Warren Buffett's advice on
Barade, and others. Dr. Ramya Selvaraj, Assistant communication skills being more valuable than a degree. The
Professor, EE, delivered the vote of thanks. speakers delved into techniques applicable across hierarchical
levels. They covered inventory control using ABC analysis,
National Conference on NEP 2020 organised forecasting through regression, and error mitigation.
by NIT Raipur
Event on Water Quality and NABL
Accreditation of Water Testing Laboratories

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS),

NIT Raipur, organized National Conference on NEP 2020: Department of Civil Engineering (CE), NIT Raipur and
Challenges, Prospects, and Future Directions for UNICEF Raipur are jointly organizing a two-day state-level
Divyangjan on 10ᵗʰ Feb. 2025. The event was attended by Dr. event on Water Quality and NABL Accreditation of Water
A.B. Soni, Director (I/C), NIT Raipur, Dr. Sandip Testing Laboratories on 23rd Dec. 2024 held at the Thakur
Sarkar, Assistant Professor, DHSS & Coordinator of the Pyarelal State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development,
event, Dr. Ujjwal Jana, Department of English, Delhi Nimora, this event aims to enhance water quality standards
University, Dr. Samir Bajpai, HoD, DHSS, along with under the Jal Jeevan Mission by strengthening laboratory
faculty and participants. capabilities and aligning practices with ISO/IEC 17025:2017
standards. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Mohammad

16
12
Qaiser Abdul Haq, IAS, Secretary, Public Health language, and mathematics and magic. His discussion on
Engineering Department (PHED), Government of the poetics and politics of typology in linguistics helped
Chhattisgarh, as Chief Guest, and Mr. Sarveshwar Narendra audience to understand how languages are structured and
Bhure, IAS, Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, as Guest of analysed.
Honor. Both highlighted the importance of reliable water
quality monitoring systems in ensuring safe drinking water for One of the highlights of the lecture was Dr. Das’s detailed
rural households. analysis of syntactical structures like SUBJECT-VERB-
OBJECT framework in language grammar. The lecture
The event includes expert-led sessions on the NABL concluded with an engaging Q&A session. The department
accreditation process, laboratory setup and calibration, expressed gratitude to Dr. Das for his remarkable contribution
microbiological water testing techniques, and quality and reaffirmed its commitment to organizing such academic
assurance. Esteemed speakers include Mr. Mohd. Ishfaq, IAS events that inspire and enlighten the scholarly community.
(Retired), Adviser, SPM-NIWAS, Ms. Sugandha Ganguly,
Water Quality Expert, SPM-NIWAS, Dr. Bhavna Trivedi, Lecture session on Application of Petrology in
Water Quality Expert, SPM-NIWAS and Ms. Sweta Patnaik, Critical Minerals
WASH and Climate Specialist, UNICEF Chhattisgarh. These
sessions are designed to equip participants with the necessary
skills and knowledge to modernize laboratory operations and
achieve NABL accreditation. The event is being organized
under the leadership of Ms. Patnaik, Dr. Govardhan Bhat,
Assistant Professor, CE and Dr. Chandan Kumar Singh,
Assistant Professor, CE. Their collaborative efforts reflect the
shared commitment of NIT Raipur and UNICEF to advance
Department of Applied Geology (DAG), NIT Raipur
water quality testing infrastructure and capacity in
organized an expert lecture session on Application of
Chhattisgarh.
Petrology in Critical Minerals on 14th Jan. 2025. The
The event concluded on 24th Dec. 2024 with a valedictory keynote speaker for the event was Prof. J. Gregory Shellnut,
session and certificate distribution to participants. This Distinguish Professor in the Department of Earth Science,
initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening water National Normal Taiwan University, Taipai. The lecture was
testing infrastructure under the Jal Jeevan Mission and focused on the scope and development of Petrology and its
enhancing public health outcomes across the state. application in Mineral Exploration, study of critical
minerals and use of petrology in the formation of minerals
Expert Lecture on the Scientific Approach to deposits. Brief description of critical minerals deposits related
to the petrogenesis of different rocks from different parts of
Research in Humanities the globe was given in the lecture. Prof. Shellnut also
discussed about the scope and job opportunity in geosciences
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (DHSS),
field particularly in Taiwan. He suggested the students to work
NIT Raipur organized an expert lecture on Scientific
hard and remain dedicated towards the goal. The lecture was
Approach to Research in Humanities by the esteemed Dr.
attended by the UG, PG students, Research Scholars and
Pradeep Kumar Das, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU),
faculty members of Applied Geology Department.
New Delhi which delved into the theoretical frameworks that
bridge the realms of science and humanities, offering an
Technical Session on Safety and Hazards in
enriching academic experience. Dr. Das addressed a pivotal
question whether research in humanities be considered Process Industries
scientific. Through an engaging discussion, he explored the
nuanced intersection of language, culture, literature, and social Department of Chemical Engineering (DCE), NIT
sciences, shedding light on how grounded theoretical Raipur conducted a technical session on Safety and Hazards
frameworks could provide a scientific foundation for research in Process Industries on 4th Feb. 2025 by Mr. Aabid
in these domains. He examined the contributions of linguistic Hussain, Scientist-D & Joint Director, Bureau of Indian
theorists like Noam Chomsky and Charles Hockett and Standards (BIS), Patna Branch Laboratory, aimed to foster
further elucidated the relationship between mathematics and discussion and practical knowledge on different aspects of
safety and hazards in various process industries. The event was

17
13
17
18
attended by Dr. Amit Keshav, HoD, DCE, Dr. A.B. Soni,
Professor, DCE, B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD research
scholars, along with faculty members of the DCE Department.
The session was coordinated by Dr. J. Anand
Kumar, Associate Dean (R&C) & BIS Nodal Officer, NIT
Raipur.
Department of Chemistry (DoC), NIT Raipur, organized an
expert lecture by Dr. Rupam Dinda, Professor, NIT Rourkela
on Recent Advances in Metal-Based Theranostic Agents:
Anticancer and Cellular Localization on 5th Feb. 2025. He
is a Fellow of the Royal Society Chemistry (FRSC) and a
Member, CRSI Executive Council.
Dr. Soni welcomed Mr. Hussain with a sapling. In his
presentation, Mr. Hussain emphasized the importance of Dr. Dinda delivered a lecture which was beneficial for P.G.
standards in industries and highlighted need for updated and PhD students. The details discussed included metal-based
standards and their adoption in process industries focusing on drugs that are luminescent and crucial to cancer diagnosis and
safety and hazard management. The session concluded with an therapeutics. The research outcomes were published and
engaging Q&A session. The department expressed gratitude accepted in journals with high international repute.
to Mr. Hussain and reaffirmed its commitment to organizing
such technical sessions related to standards that inspire and Capacity Building Workshop on Outcome-
enlighten the scholarly community. Finally, Dr. Keshav Based Education
honoured the guest with a memento. Dr. Kumar thanked the
faculty members and students for their active participation
and Mr. Hussain for delivering the expert lecture.

Expert Lecture on Space Technology:

Satellite Flight Dynamics Application of
Mathematics NIT Raipur’s Dean (FW) in collaboration with National
Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research
(NITTTR), Bhopal, organized a Capacity Building
Programme on Outcome-Based Education on 24ᵗʰ Jan
2025. The three-day workshop from 22ⁿᵈ Jan 2025 to 24ᵗʰ Jan
2025 aimed to strengthen educators’ understanding of
outcome-based teaching, learning, and evaluation practices.
Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean Academics, NIT Raipur served as
Chief Guest for the event, Dr. Debashis Sanyal, Dean
(FW), Dr. Shubhashis Sanyal, Professor, ME served as
Patrons, and Dr. Badrilal Gupta, Professor,
Dr. Vineet K. Srivastava, SE, Flight Dynamics Operations, NITTTR Bhopal and Dr. Hussain Jeevakhan, Assistant
ISRO, Bengaluru had delivered a compelling talk on Space Professor, NITTTR Bhopal were the Special Guests for this
Technology: Satellite Flight Dynamics Application of event.
Mathematics on 8th Feb. 2025. highlighting the pivotal role of
mathematical principles in Space Technology. With his Dr. Shubhashis Sanyal emphasized the importance of
extensive experience on Flight Dynamics Operations at ISRO, effective pedagogical practices and acknowledged NITTTR’s
Dr. Srivastava provided valuable insights on its Mathematical support. Dr. Debashis Sanyal shared insights on balancing
Applications, Mission Design and Simulation and Challenges. professional and personal responsibilities, stressing organized
record-keeping. Dr. Shrish Verma highlighted
Expert Lecture on Metal-Based Theranostic transformative academic reforms, including Outcome-Based
Teaching and innovative tools like chatbot interactions to
Agents: Anticancer Localization

14
18
enhance student engagement. He advocated for implementing Education (OBE), AI tools for teaching, industry
the National Education Policy (NEP), focusing on networking, and the National Credit Framework. Designed
the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) and National Credit for faculty members, it aims to enhance pedagogical
Framework (NCRF). methodologies and align academic practices with global
standards.
Participants, including Dr. Sana Tak, Professor, BIT Raipur,
praised the workshop’s impact and thanked mentors. The cer- Certificate course on Foundations of Cyber
emony concluded with feedback sessions, a sapling presenta-
Physical System
tion to Dr. Verma, and the national anthem. The workshop
reinforced strategies for aligning education with global Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE),
standards, fostering innovation in teaching methodologies. NIT Raipur launched a certificate course on Foundations of
With 37 participants from NIT Raipur and BIT Raipur, the Cyber Physical System from 6th Jan. to 7th Mar. 2025. The
workshop concluded with feedback sessions and the national Chief Patron of the workshops were Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao,
anthem, reinforcing strategies for global academic standards. Director, NIT Raipur and Dr. G.P.S.C. Mishra, Dean (R&C),
NIT Raipur would be serving as the Co-Patron, the workshop
Online Faculty Training on Sustainable Civil was chaired by Dr. Pradeep Singh, HoD, CSE. The
Engineering Materials Certificate Course on Foundation of Cyber Physical Systems
was led by the Coordinators Dr. Manu Vardhan, Assistant
Department of Civil Engineering (CE), NIT Raipur, in Professor, CSE, Dr. Nitesh K. Bharadwaj, Assistant
collaboration with the AICTE Training and Learning Professor, CSE, Dr. Madhukrishna Priyadarsini, Assistant
(ATAL) Academy, conducted a six-day online faculty Professor, CSE.
training program on Sustainable Civil Engineering
Construction Materials in Infrastructure and The Certificate Course on Foundations of Cyber Physical
Industry from 6ᵗʰ Jan. 2025 to 11ᵗʰ Jan 2025. Coordinated Systems was designed to offer a comprehensive understanding
by Dr. Meena Murmu, Assistant Professor, CE and Dr. of cyber-physical systems (CPS), focusing on automation
Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE. The program through AI and hands-on case study experience. The key
aimed to advance research and industry collaboration in topics include CPS computation platforms, real-time sensing,
sustainable construction. communication, attack detection, etc.

The inaugural session was graced by Dr. N.V. Ramana This event was excellent opportunity for students and
Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, who emphasized sustainable professionals to enhance their expertise in critical fields of
materials like recycled aggregates and geopolymers. Dr. S.V. technology.
Deo, HoD, CE, urged participants to leverage insights from 13
experts, including speakers from Singapore, Canada, IITs, Online Workshop on Ethical Hacking and
NITs, and industry. Topics ranged from low-carbon concrete Digital Forensics
to AI-driven material optimization.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE),
The program encouraged faculty to pursue collaborative NIT Raipur organised a 15-day online workshop on Ethical
research and explore green construction innovations. Hacking and Digital Forensics from on 27th Jan. 2025 to 12th
Over 100 participants gained insights into sustainable Feb. 2025. The organizing team for this workshop were Dr.
practices, concluding with a vote of thanks by Dr. Bhatt. G.P.S.C Mishra, Dean (R&C), Dr. Pradeep Singh, HoD,
CSE, Dr. Akanksha Sharaff, Assistant Professor, CSE and
Five-Day Faculty Development Program Dr. Nitesh K. Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, CSE. The
inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr. N V Ramana Rao,
NIT Raipur, in collaboration with NITTTR Chandigarh, Director, NIT Raipur as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Subhojit
inaugurated a five-day online Faculty Development Ghosh, Chairman, CEC, NIT Raipur as the Guest of honour.
Program (FDP) on Outcome-Based Curriculum Dr. Rao, in his address, emphasized the growing importance
Design on 10ᵗʰ Feb. 2025. The program, aligned with NEP of ethical hacking in strengthening cybersecurity. He
2020 and industry requirements, focuses on curriculum highlighted that certified ethical hackers and professionals
development strategies, including Outcome-Based skilled in Python, C++, and Java are crucial for investigating

20
15
19
data breaches, taking legal actions, and driving development the program would include both theoretical aspects and hands-
and research in cybersecurity. Dr. Bhardwaj welcomed on learning with case studies, wishing participants the best in
everyone to the workshop, mentioning that this was the 2nd gaining valuable insights from it. Dr. Pradeep Singh, HoD,
edition of the program, with the first successfully conducted CSE emphasized how the program would cover various
in June. The workshop aims to provide participants with applications of data science, illustrating with examples how
insights into ethical hacking, penetration testing, Linux, data science can be applied to different organizations and
problems by effectively manipulating data to find solutions.
network forensics, vulnerability analysis, password cracking,
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr.Rout.
malware analysis, IoT security, and how to adopt a hacker's
mindset to strengthen defenses against cyber threats. Dr. Online Workshop on Blockchain, Fintech and
Ghosh acknowledged the participation of professionals from
Cybersecurity: Shaping the Future of Secure
the police and income tax departments, highlighting the
inclusion of topics like blockchain and hardware security in Digital Finance
the sessions. He suggested that future workshops could expand
on these aspects to provide a more comprehensive Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE),
understanding of cybersecurity. Dr. Sharaff delivered a vote NIT Raipur organized a 10-day online Workshop on
of thanks, appreciating the efforts of all research scholars Blockchain, Fintech, and Cybersecurity: Shaping the
involved in organizing the workshop Future of Secure Digital Finance, which commenced on 6th
Jan. 2025 to 16th Jan. sponsored by IBITF (NM-ICPS) under
Online Workshop on Data Science and its the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the
program aimed to familiarize attendees with the critical roles
Application of blockchain, fintech, and cybersecurity in shaping secure
digital financial ecosystems. The inaugural ceremony was
Department Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
graced by Mr. Prabhat Malik, IAS and CEO, CHIPS, as the
inaugurated a 15-day online workshop on Data Science and
Chief Guest and Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur
its Application from on 13th Jan. to 29th Jan. 2025. This
workshop aimed to equip participants with a comprehensive as Guest of Honor. The workshop coordinators were Dr.
understanding of data science, focusing on its practical Preeti Chandrakar, Assistant Professor, CSE and Dr. K.
application to solve real-world challenges. The coordinators Jairam Naik, Assistant Professor, CSE.
for this workshop were Dr. Akanksha Sharaff, Assistant
Professor, CSE, Dr. Jitendra Kumar Rout Assistant The inaugural ceremony by a welcome address from Dr.
Professor, CSE and Dr. Nitesh K. Bhardwaj Assistant Chandrakar. She extended a warm welcome to the guests and
Professor, CSE. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Mr. participants, introduced the Chief Guest, Mr. Malik, and
Vivek Gupta, Director, Infogain, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. provided an overview of the program. During his address, Dr.
N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur as the Guest of Rao emphasized the importance of robust cybersecurity
Honour. measures to safeguard sensitive financial data. Highlighting
issues such as cyberattacks and fraud in the digital finance
In his address, Dr. Rao highlighted the importance of data
science and discussed its key components. He elaborated on domain, he underlined the significance of technologies like
its applications in diverse areas such as healthcare, finance, AI-powered security, real-time threat detection, quantum
marketing, transportation, social media, energy, education, cryptography, and blockchain protocols in ensuring secure
and urban development. Emphasizing its significance, he fintech platforms. Mr. Malik shared insights into the
stated that data science is a crucial tool in today's world, with interplay between blockchain, fintech, and cybersecurity while
its applications set to expand further, offering solutions to explaining that blockchain ensures tamper-proof transaction
critical global challenges. Mr. Gupta, a prominent leader in records, fintech improves the efficiency of financial services,
the AI industry, emphasized in his address that data science is and cybersecurity safeguards systems from threats. Dr. Singh
an art that can be mastered through practice and is centered on welcomed faculty, students, and guests to the workshop and
effectively conveying the story behind data to an audience. elaborated on the need for collaborative efforts in fintech,
Dr. Shubhojit Ghosh, Professor, EE highlighted the issue of blockchain, cybersecurity, and AI to ensure secure digital
individuals applying data science concepts without a solid
finance. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr.
understanding of the underlying mathematics. He shared that
Naik.

20
16
 Research Frontier
Expert Lectures delivered by Institute Faculty/Staff
• Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE delivered an expert lecture on AI and Energy Efficiency in Smart Cities at
Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) organised by Jodhpur Institute of Engineering & Technology on 6th Jan.
2025.
• Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE delivered an expert lecture on Advantages of engineered cementitious
composites at Sustainable concrete for new generation organised by ICI, Ultratech cement on 16th Jan. 2025.
• Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE delivered an expert lecture on AI and energy efficiencies in smart cities at
One week faculty development program organised by Dr. Rajendra Gode Iinstitute of Technology and Research on 4th
Feb. 2025.
• Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE delivered an expert lecture on Ensuring Structural Integrity In Smart Cities:
Advanced Concrete Crack Detection with YOLO V8 at ASCE international college organised by ASCE India section and
Punjab engineering college. on 7th Feb. 2025.
• Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE delivered an expert lecture on The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in
Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Civil Engineering and Smart Cities organised by M.M.M. University of Technology on 17th
Feb. 2025.
• Dr. Preeti Chandrakar, Assistant Professor, CSE, NIT Raipur delivered an expert lecture on Emerging Technology in
Fintech Security: Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology in One Day National Webinar organized by the
Government Autonomous College, Rourkela on 19th Feb. 2025.
• Dr. Preeti Chandrakar, Assistant Professor, CSE, NIT Raipur delivered an expert lecture on Blockchain and Distributed
Technology: Transforming Fintech Security in the Faculty Development Program organized by IIT Bhilai on 28th Feb.
2025.
• Dr. Preeti Chandrakar, Assistant Professor, CSE, NIT Raipur delivered an expert lecture on Blockchain as Public Ledger
in a 10-day Online Workshop on Blockchain, Fintech, and Cyber Security: Shaping the Future of Secure Digital
Finance (BFC-25) organized by NIT Raipur on 6th Jan. 2025.
• Dr. Preeti Chandrakar, Assistant Professor, CSE, NIT Raipur delivered an expert lecture on Emerging Technology
Blockchain for Fintech Security in a 5-day program at Fintech Security Bootcamp organized by IIT Bhilai on 4th Feb. 2025.
• Dr. Nitesh K Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor, CSE, delivered an expert lecture on Cyber Security at the Five-Day Training
Program for Class III Employees organized by Chhattisgarh Governor’s Secretariat Raj Bhawan, Raipur on 11ᵗʰ Jan.
2025.
• Dr. Nitesh K Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor, CSE, delivered an expert lecture on Emergence of AI in Digital
Forensics during the Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Unleashing the Real-World Applications of Artificial
Intelligence and Machine Learning sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI,
and jointly organized by E & ICT Academy, NIT Warangal, and Department of Computer Science & Enegineering, SVNIT
Surat on 20ᵗʰ Jan. 2025.
• Dr. Nitesh K Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor, CSE, conducted sessions on Tools and Techniques in Digital Forensics at
the Cyber Commandos Training Program sponsored by Ministry of Home Affairs and Indian Cybercrime Coordination
Centre (I4C), hosted by Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, on 22ⁿᵈ to 23ʳᵈ Jan. 2025.
• Dr. Aakanksha Sharaff, Assistant Professor, CSE, delivered an expert lecture on Introduction to AI and ML in E & ICT
Sponsored Online FDP on From Research to Reality: Translating AI and ML Innovations into Practice in Association with
School of CSE & IS, VIT Vellore, sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI, at NIT
Warangal from 21st Feb. 2025 to 2nd Mar. 2025.
• Dr. Aakanksha Sharaff, Assistant Professor, CSE, delivered an expert lecture on Pipelining with advanced architecture in
Expert Lecture of Computer Architecture and Organization at G.H. Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Nagpur on 7th Mar. 2025
• Dr. Sapan Mohan Saini, Professor, DoP, delivered an expert lecture on Bandgap, Stability and Beyond: The thermoelectric
Promise of Heusler Alloys in one day workshop on Solid State Electronic Technologies: From Bulk to Quantum
systems organized by DoP, IIT Roorkee on 8th Feb. 2025.

21
17
 • Mr. Pawan Kataria, Assistant Registrar, CDC, delivered an invited expert lecture on Integrating Innovation and
Entrepreneurship in Academia in the Short-Term Course on Innovation, Start-ups, and Industry-Academia Linkages
at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur organized by the UGC – Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre on
12th Feb. 2025.

Patents

• A patent titled Method for Fabrication of Cerium Oxide (CeO₂) Microtubes, filed by Dr. Awanish Kumar, HoD,
DBT, Dr. Chinmaya Mahapatra, Assistant Professor, DBT, and Mr. Dilip Kumar Chandra Ph.D. Scholar, was published
by The Patent Office, Government of India on 28ᵗʰ Jan. 2025.
• A patent titled Method for real-time news verification and Misinformation detection using AI-driven augmented
reality smart glasses, filed by Dr. Aakanksha Sharaff, Assistant Professor, CSE and Ms. Rakhi Seth, Research Scholar,
CSE was published by The Patent Office, Government of India on 21st Mar. 2025.
Sponsored Research Projects

• A project titled Price Forecasting of Hot Rolled Coil Ex-Yard Prices in Mumbai via Machine Learning by Dr.
Pradeep Singh, PI and Associate Professor, CSE, Dr. Naresh Kumar Nagwani, CO-PI and Professor, CSE, Dr.
Nitesh K Bharadwaj, CO-PI and Assistant Professor, CSE sanctioned by BigMint Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Grant of Rs. 3,30,000/- for the period of 6 months.

Ph.D Thesis Defended

• Mr. Yugal Kishor defended his Ph.D. thesis entitled • Mr. Bupesh Kumar Chandrakar defended his
Modelling and Implementation of High-gain Ph.D. thesis entitled Analytical modelling for
converter for a Solar PV System under the supervision vibration analysis of cracked tapered plates subjected
of Dr. Ramnarayan Patel, Associate Professor, EE to different surrounding mediums under the
and Dr. Lalit Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, EE supervision of Dr. Nitin Kumar Jain, Professor,
on 4th Nov. 2024 DME on 13th Dec. 2025.
• Ms. Baitule Payal Kamalakar defended his Ph.D. • Mr. Devendra Kumar Golhani defended his Ph.D.
thesis entitled Study of green corrosion inhibitor for thesis entitled An Investigation on Optical and
mild steel in alkaline medium containing chloride ions Magnetic Properties of Biosynthesized GeO₂
Nanoparticles under the supervision of Dr. Ayush
under the supervision of Dr. Manivannan, Associate
Khare, Professor, DoP on 20th Dec. 2024.
Professor, DCE on 27th Nov. 2024
• Mr. Akhilesh Kumar Tiwari defended his Ph.D.
• Mr. Amit Kumar Shukla defended his Ph.D. thesis thesis entitled Investigation and Development of
entitled Cryosphere studies and impact of climate Multiport Electric Vehicle Charging System under the
change in Teesta River basin under the supervision of supervision of Dr. Lalit Kumar Sahu, Assistant
Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahmad, Assistant Professor, CE, Dr. Professor, EE on 28th Dec. 2024.
Sanjay Kumar Jain, Scientist-G, NIH Roorkee, Dr. • Mr. Vishal Kumar defended his Ph.D. thesis entitled
Mani Kant Verma, Assistant Professor, CE on 28th Noise mapping hotspot identification and mitigation
Nov. 2024. approaches for an urban area under the supervision
• Mr. Shubham Yadav defended his Ph.D. thesis of Dr. A. V. Ahirwar, Associate Professor, CE on
entitled Optimal design of adaptive noise cancellers 30th Dec. 2024.
using Meta-Heuristic approach for bio-medical • Mr. Anand Kumar Singh Parihar defended his
signals under the supervision of Dr. Suman Kumar
Ph.D. thesis entitled Under-utilization of maternal
Saha, Assistant Professor, ECE on 5th Dec. 2024.
and child health care services: a study of Tharu Tribe
• Ms. Arkaprava Bhadhuri Mandal defended his
in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh under the
Ph.D. thesis entitled Design of Anti-Forensics
supervision of Dr. Moksha Singh, Assistant
Schemes to Evaluate the Security and Robustness of
Professor, DHSS on 31st Dec. 2025.
Image Forensics Schemes under the supervision of
Dr. Tanmoy Kanti Das, Assistant Professor, DCA on • Mr. Sathiri Naveen defended his Ph.D. thesis entitled
Parametric study on sustainable Engineered
10th Dec. 2025.
Cementitious Composites (ECC) by using industrial

22
18
 by-product materials under the supervision of Dr. • Mr. Nitesh Kumar Singh defended his Ph.D. thesis
Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE on 11th entitled Bone remodelling-based optimization of
Jan. 2025. porous driven interspinous fusion device under the
• Mr. Pritish Behera defended his Ph.D. thesis entitled supervision of Dr. Nishant Kumar Singh, Assistant
Role of Social Competence in Vocational Education Professor, BME on 5th Feb. 2025.
and Training under the supervision of Dr. • Mr. Kummari Venkatesh defended his Ph.D. thesis
Shashikanta Tarai, Assistant Professor, DHSS, and entitled A Framework for Crop Yield Prediction and
Dr. Moksha Singh, Assistant Professor, DHSS on Nutrient Deficiency Identification in Precision
23rd Jan. 2025. Agriculture using Deep Learning Approaches under
• Mr. Mohammad Usama defended his Ph.D. thesis the supervision of Dr. K Jairam Naik, Assistant
entitled Typological Error Patterns in Written Professor, CSE on 7ᵗʰ Feb. 2025.
English: Syntactic Evidences from Indo-Aryan and • Mr. Jay Kumar Mehra defended his Ph.D. thesis
Dravidian Speakers under the supervision of Dr. entitled Role of Interfacial Electric Field in
Shashikanta Tarai, Assistant Professor, DHSS on Thermoelectric Property of InₓAl₁₋ₓN/GaN
24th Jan. 2025. Superlattice under the supervision of Dr. Bijaya
• Mr. Bittu Kumar defended his Ph.D. thesis entitled Kumar Sahoo, Professor, DoP on 8ᵗʰ Feb. 2025.
Non-enzymatic Electrochemical Biosensors based on • Mr. Rahul Sharma defended his Ph.D. thesis
Hybrid TiO₂ Nanostructures for Glucose and entitled Micromechanical Analysis of Fuzzy Fiber-
Cholesterol Detection under the supervision of Dr. reinforced Composite Containing Radially Grown
Sudip Kumar Sinha, Assistant Professor, MME on Carbon Nanotubes under the supervision of Dr.
31st Jan. 2025. Rajana Suresh Kumar, Assistant Professor,
• Mr. Basingala Praveen Kumar defended his Ph.D. DME on 12ᵗʰ Feb. 2025.
thesis entitled Development and Ablation • Mr. Kranthi Kumar Guduru defended his Ph.D.
Performance study of Plasma Spray Coated Ablative thesis entitled Design and Development of Carbon
Carbon-Phenolic Composite Material under the Fiber Composite Material for Industrial Applications
supervision of Dr. N.V.Swamy Naidu, Professor, by Additive Manufacturing under the supervision
DME on 3rd Feb. 2025. of Dr. G. Srinivasu, Assistant Professor,
• Ms. Jyoti Sankar Prusty has defended her Ph.D. DME on 21ˢᵗ Feb. 2025.
thesis entitled Isolation, Identification and • Mr. Tarun Jaiswal defended his Ph.D. thesis
Characterization of Antifungal Peptides (AFPs) from entitled Image Captioning Through Cognitive IoT and
Microbes against Fungal Pathogen Candida albicans Machine Learning Approaches under the supervision
under the supervision of Dr. Awanish Kumar,
of Dr. Manju Pandey, Associate Professor, DCA
Associate Professor, DBT on 3rd Feb. 2025.
on 7ᵗʰ Mar. 2025.

Awards, Recognition, and Fellowship

• Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE has been appointed as a Member of Chhattisgarh Rural Housing Technical
Advisory Committee on 16th Dec. 2024.
• Dr. Aakanksha Sharaff, Assistant Professor, CSE, has been awarded Best Paper Award for her lecture on Predicting
Climate Temperature using Hybrid Models in 1st International Conference on Interdisciplinary Horizons: Integrating
AI in Science, Management, and Technology ICON-AI-SMT'25 organized on 20th to 21st Feb. 2025.
• Mr. Suresh Dua, Technical Assistant, MME, and a cyclist received the Super Randonneurs title in just 6 days from 21st to
26th Feb. 2025 in an event organized by Raipur Randonneurs. Mr. Suresh is the first rider from Chhattisgarh who completed
the Super Randonneurs title in 6 days and has won 8 times. In 2025, he won the Super Randonneurs title twice.
Research Publications

• Dr. Awanish Kumar, Associate Professor, Dr. Chinmaya Mahapatra, Assistant Professor, Mr. Dilip Kumar Chandra,
PhD Scholar have published a journal titled Advanced Nano-Enhanced Bioplastics for Smart Food Packaging:
Enhancing Functionalities and Sustainability, in Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, Elsevier.
• Dr. Awanish Kumar, Associate Professor, DBT Dr. Chinmaya Mahapatra, Assistant Professor, DBT, Mr. Dilip Kumar
Chandra, PhD Scholar have published a journal titled Smart Nano-Hybrid Metal-Organic Frameworks:

23
19
 Revolutionizing Advancements, Applications, and Challenges in Biomedical Therapeutics and Diagnostics, in Hybrid
Advances, Elsevier.
• Mr. Uttam Sarkar, PhD Scholar, NIT Raipur, Mr. Manjeet Singh, Research Scholar, Shiv Nadar University, Dr. Mrinal
K. Adak, Postdoctoral Research Associate, IIT Ropar and Dr. Sagarika Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, DoC, NIT
Raipur have published their research on Lanthanide-Tetradentate Schiff Base-PMMA Composite Films for Tunable
White Light Emission in Adv. Optical Mater. 2024, 2402592.
• Dr. Satya Eswara Sanyasi Rao Kolli, PhD Scholar, CE, and Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE published a
journal on Advanced Seismic Performance Assessment of a Base-Isolated Open Ground-Reinforced Concrete
Structure Using Passive Negative Stiffness Device and Fluid Viscous Dampers, in the Journal of Earthquake
Engineering.
• Dr. Rakesh Shivaji Mawal, PhD Scholar, CE, and Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE published a review
paper on Various External Strengthening Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Deep Beam with Openings, in the SSRG
International Journal of Civil Engineering Volume 12 Issue 2, 79-88, Feb 2025.
• Dr. Sapan Mohan Saini, Professor, DoP and Ms. Lokanksha Suktel, Research Scholar, DoP have published a journal
titled Comparative analysis of electronic, mechanical, vibrational, thermodynamical and thermoelectric properties of
Li based quaternary Heusler’s LiNbRhAl, LiNbRhGa and LiNbRhIn alloys: A DFT study in Computational
Condensed Matter 42 (2025) e00987.

Students’ Corner
• Aishwary Singh, 8th Sem., DCE tournament hosted by NIT • Prakhar Shrivas, 8th Sem., ME
and Prateek Singh, 6th Sem., Rourkela after beating NIT represented NIT Raipur at
DCE secured the National Calicut in the finals to secure the the Viksit Bharat Young
Winner title in the Nation with Gold Medal. Leaders Dialogue during
NaMo-Nation Building Case • NIT Raipur’s Girl’s handball the National Youth Festival
Competition. team emerged as the Champions 2025.
• Prabhat Sharma, 6th Sem., ECE of the Inter-NIT handball • Rohan Jain, 6th Sem., MME
and Anurag Yadu, 6th Sem., ME tournament hosted by NIT received the Best Actor
won the MindQuest: Inter- Warangal. Award in the stage play
College Quiz, organized • Prakash Kumar Sahu, 2nd competition Third Bell,
by Times of India and Krishna Sem., CSE won a Gold Medal in organized by Mood Indigo, IIT
Group of Institutions. the Yogasana Artistic Pair Bombay.
• Abhay Sen, Abhigyan Verma, Event and a Bronze Medal in • Suryansh Srivastava, 8th Sem.,
and Ansh Shrivastav, 6th Sem., the Artistic Singles Division at DC, Somil Puri, 8th Sem., DCE,
IT clinched the Winner title, the 38th National Games in and Yahoo Singh, 8th Sem.,
while Rudra Katrodiya wer- Almora, Uttarakhand. DCE, secured Runner Up
e Runner-Up in Raipur Reg- • Priyanka Sahu, 8th Sem., EE Position in the case competition
ional Stage of NTPC Electron was awarded Best Player of the of KIRIT 5.0 held by Kirloskar
Quiz 2025. Tournament at the Inter-NIT Institute of Management, Pune
• NIT Raipur’s football team Handball (Girls) Tournament, where over 29,000 teams
emerged as the Champions of hosted by NIT Warangal. participated.
the Inter-NIT football

20
24
 Club/Committee Activities
Sanskriti – The Cultural Committee Fun activities like Papertopia, Slow Cycling, and Plastic
Hunt by Go Green Committee promoted sustainability. The
Eclectika’25 evening’s Cult Nite saw Raaga - The Music Club energize
the audience with Udta Punjab and Jeene Ke Hai Chaar Din,
while Nrityam - The Dance Club dazzled with Ram Chahe
Leela (Western) and Shiv Strotam (Classical).

Sanskriti - The Cultural Committee, NIT Raipur,

inaugurated Eclectika’25, Central India’s largest annual
cultural fest, on 7ᵗʰ Feb. 2025 The three-day
extravaganza, organized under the guidance of Dr. Nitin
Jain, Dean (SW), celebrated art, music, and culture with
The final day began with SnakeMania, a session by Nova
fervor.
Nature Foundation, which debunked myths about snakes and
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. A.B. honored sanitation workers. Allure (Fashion Show)
Soni, Professor, DCE, as Chief Guest, along with Dr. P.Y. saw Vishwanatt, IT, and Shruthi, DCE, clinch top
Dhekne, Registrar, NIT Raipur, and other faculty honors. Clash of Choreos featured performances on songs
dignitaries. Dr. Jain emphasized Eclectika’s role in nurturing like Jo Bheji Thi Dua and Malhari, with The OGtist
artistic talents through collaborations with clubs like Go Crew (Pandit Harishankar College) and The Cross
Green, Click Club, and Aakriti. Dr. S. Sanyal, Professor, Crew (Raipur) winning first and second places, respectively.
ME, highlighted the fest’s alignment with national goals, Mini-events like Solve the Cube, Sudoku, and Eco
while Dr. Samir Bajpai, Head, CDC stressed resource Quiz kept the campus buzzing with energy. The Finance &
optimization. Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean (Academics), NIT Consulting Club (FCC) hosted a speaker session with Mr.
Raipur, traced Eclectika’s origins and its evolution into Ashutosh Gajendra, Centre Manager, Faculty of QA,
Central India’s premier cultural fest. Dr. Soni declared the fest iQuanta Raipur, who shared insights on financial
open, urging participants to embrace a winning mindset. management. Engaging events like Guesstimate and Money
Haul made the session informative and enjoyable. The fest
The first day featured mega-events like Kalopsia (Art Com- culminated with the EDM Night, where attendees immersed
petition), Tafree (Stand-UpComedy), and Avirbhaav (War of themselves in electrifying music and vibrant energy. The
Bands), where teams delivered electrifying performances on closing ceremony featured prize distributions for competition
songs like Aigiri Nandini and Mai Pareshan. Mini-events winners, marking the culmination of Eclectika’25.
such as Got a Guess, Pixel Lane, and Trash to Ramp also
drew enthusiastic participation. The day concluded with Makar Sankranti celebration
the Artist Night, featuring singers Laqshay Ka-
poor and Anshika Pandey, who mesmerized the audience
with Dil Se Dil Tak.

On the second day, Eclectika Idol saw Neha

Niharikar secured first place and Ammaram
Madhu finished as runner-up. Goonj - The Nukkad Sanskriti - The Cultural Committee of NIT Raipur
Natak featured compelling street plays, judged by celebrated Makar Sankranti on 14th Jan. 2025. Dr. N.V.
actor Pinku Prasad Sharma. Abhinay - The Drama Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, Dr. Samir Bajpai,
Club won with their act Insaan Ki Mandi, while Rajbhasha Professor, CE, Dr. R.K. Tripathi, Professor, CE, Dr. D.
Samiti secured second place with Khamoshi Ke Mukhaute. Sanyal, Professor, DAP, Dr. Nitin Jain, Professor, ME along

25
21
with other faculty members and students were present and Sanyal, Dean (FW), and Dr. Samir Bajpai, Head, CDC. The
enjoyed this wonderful program. event was organized under the guidance of Dr. Manu
Vardhan, Faculty In-charge, Technocracy.
Kites were distributed to the students and faculties present
there. The students and faculties showed great zeal and Dr. Vardhan welcomed attendees and highlighted Aavartan as
enthusiasm flying kites. a platform for innovation, learning, and interdisciplinary
collaboration, emphasizing the significance of Vigyaan, the
SAMAR 2025 by Shaurya National Science Exhibition. Dr. Rao praised the festival for
enhancing technical skills and preparing students for real-
world challenges. Dr. Bajpai stressed the importance of
expertise and sustainable practices, aligning Aavartan with the
principles of a circular economy. Dr. Verma, underscored
Aavartan as the culmination of various technical events and
urged students to remain engaged throughout the year by
taking up projects and showcasing their talent. Dr. Sanyal
Shaurya - The Sports Committee, NIT Raipur organized
stressed on the significance of creative thinking over mere
the annual sports fest SAMAR 2025 from 23ʳᵈ Jan 2025 to
quantity while applauding students for their interdisciplinary
26ᵗʰ Jan 2025. The event commenced with an inaugural
approach to problem-solving.
ceremony attended by Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT
Raipur, Dr. Nitin Jain, Dean (SW), Dr. G.D. The event featured Vigyaan, the National Science Exhibition,
Ramtekkar, Dean (P&D), and Dr. Alfia Bano, Professor In- showcasing prototype models aimed at solving real-world
charge, Shaurya. The inauguration featured sapling problems, featuring the latest technological advancements. A
presentations, a torch-lighting ritual, and a team parade, workshop on Vehicle Data Applications, led by Mr.
setting the tone for spirited competitions. Gagandeep Singh, explored trends like Software-Defined
Vehicles (SDV) and High-Performance Computing (HPC).
Dr. Jain emphasized sports’ role in fostering discipline and
Competitions such as Mock CID, Robo War, and Pixel
mental resilience, while Dr. Ramtekkar urged participants to
Playground saw enthusiastic participation. The day
embody the battle spirit of SAMAR. Dr. Rao linked the event
concluded with performances by Raaga - The Music
to the Fit India Movement, highlighting sports’ impact on
Club and Nrityam - The Dance Club.
physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership.

The closing ceremony honoured winners across

disciplines: Kalinga University (football, boys’
basketball), GEC Raipur (kabaddi), NIT Raipur (volleyball
boys, girls’ basketball, cricket), and HNLU
Raipur (volleyball girls). Dr. Rao lauded participants’
sportsmanship, while Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean (Academics),
commended Team Shaurya for seamless execution. The The tech-fest concluded on 2ⁿᵈ Feb with a grand closing
event concluded with the national anthem and a group photo. ceremony. The closing ceremony was attended by Dr. Samir
Bajpai, Head, CDC, Dr. Anuj Shukla, Faculty In-charge,
Technocracy NITRRFIE, and Dr. Manu Vardhan. Dr. Bajpai commended
participants for their innovative projects, while Dr. Shukla,
Aavartan’25 highlighted the importance of such events in fostering
technical acumen. An inspiring speaker session featured Roni
Technocracy - The Technical Committee, NIT Raipur,
Mondal, Co-Founder, Matri, who shared his entrepreneurial
inaugurated its annual technical festival, Aavartan 2025,
journey. The Robo Show showcased Chitti, a robot
on 1ˢᵗ Feb. Aavartan brought together participants nationwide
performing dance moves and push-ups. Team Care
to showcase skills in robotics, coding, motorsports, and
Catalyst won the overall prize in Vigyaan, with Team
interdisciplinary fields. The ceremony was graced by Dr. N.V.
StrataSafe as runners-up. Winners from each branch were
Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, as Chief Guest, along
felicitated by faculty members. The event concluded with a
with Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean (Academics), Dr. Debashis

26
22
vote of thanks by Team Technocracy, marking the successful study to the audience and engaged them in an interactive
culmination of Aavartan 2025. brainstorming session to solve it together.

Speaker Session for Case Ops 3.0 Dr. Vardhan presented a memento to the respected speakers
as a token of appreciation. Mr. Amitabh Shukla, Overall
Coordinator, Technocracy delivered the vote of thanks
expressing his gratitude to the participants in making this
event successful.

Speaker Session on the Importance of DSA for

Placement
Technocracy- The Technical Committee, NIT Raipur
organized a workshop for Case Study competition, Case- Ops
3.0 on 12th Jan. 2025. The workshop aimed to improve PPT-
building skills, focusing on creating clear, visually appealing,
and impactful presentations tailored for case study
competitions. The event was graced by the presence of Chief
Guest Dr. Manu Vardhan, Faculty In-charge, Technocracy
and Guest Speakers and Mr. Abhishek Gupta, NIT Raipur
Technocracy- the technical committee, NIT Raipur
Alumnus, Founder, AB Classes and Miss. Anumeha Sharma,
organized an insightful session on Debugging and the
Educator, AB classes.
Importance of DSA for Placement on 17th Jan. 2025 which
featured Mr. Rithik Agarwal, a Computer Science graduate
The event began with an address by the Chief Guest, Dr.
from IIT Hyderabad, currently employed at Qualcomm and a
Vardhan, who welcomed the guests and participants. He
tech influencer on Instagram who shares valuable contents on
emphasized that in today’s era of rapid technological
DSA and coding.
advancements, the session would bridge the gap between
academia and industry, enhancing students' understanding,
During the session, Mr. Agarwal shared his journey,
employability, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Chief Guest then
highlighting his achievements, such as winning Smart India
felicitated the esteemed speakers with saplings, symbolizing
Hackathon (SIH), while also emphasizing the lessons learned
growth and sustainability. The next address was by Mr.
from the ten failed hackathons he participated in before he
Gupta. He emphasized the importance of case studies and
won. Addressing the students, he explained debugging
encouraged the audience to actively engage with the speakers.
strategies, including identifying compilation errors, runtime
This was followed by Ms. Sharma, who shared insights from
errors, and segmentation faults through practical examples. He
her college days at NIT Raipur and highlighted how case
advised students to consistently practice DSA on platforms
studies helped her excel in interviews and develop effective
like LeetCode, GFG, and Codeforces. Concluding the session,
marketing strategies. She highlighted that case studies are vital
Mr. Agarwal underscored the importance of recursion as the
for corporate interviews, MBA preparation, and lifelong
foundation of DSA and urged students to solve 100 questions
learning. She further discussed the frameworks involved in
on core topics for basic-level packages and move to non-linear
cracking a case study, including SWOT analysis.
DSA for higher packages.
Mr. Gupta explained the BCG (Boston Consulting Group)
Technocracy also organized the final round of their flagship
matrix and elaborated on strategies like investing, divesting,
case study competition Case-Ops 3.0 on 16th Jan. 2025. This
analyzing, and milking products based on their market growth
was the third and final round of the competition. The teams
and relative market share. Miss. Sharma then discussed
presented their solutions to real-world problems, showcasing
additional frameworks, including STP (Segmentation,
their analytical and problem-solving abilities. The Hon’ble
Targeting, and Positioning) and PESTEL (Political, Economic,
panel comprised esteemed faculty members, Dr. Chetna
Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal),
Rajput, Assistant Professor, DHSS and Dr. Anil Manjhi,
highlighting their importance in analyzing and solving case
Assistant Professor, DHSS. Teams showcased their innovative
studies effectively. The speaker then presented a model case
and well-researched presentations on three critical problem
statements.

27
23
MotoSports altering the vehicle’s design. Most of the parts were
manufactured in-house to minimize unnecessary expenses.
Motosports Club in Formula Bharat
Dimensions: CAD Modelling Workshop and
Competition, Secured Overall 10th Position Competition by Aviation Club and Motosports

The Aviation Club and MotoSports Club, NIT Raipur

successfully organized Dimension: A workshop and
competition on CAD modeling using SolidWorks, with
Motosports Club, NIT Raipur’s Team United Racing around 100 participants on 1st Feb. 2025. The event aimed to
represented NIT Raipur at the Formula Bharat enhance student's 3D design and modelling skills through
Championship, held at the Kari Motor Speedway, hands-on learning and competition. Participants learned to
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu from 22nd to 27th Jan. 2025. The create precise 2D sketches and explored essential SolidWorks
team participated in the Combustion Category and emerged tools like Extruded Cut, Revolved Cut, and Mirror. Guided by
as the National Finalist in Engineering Design expert mentors, students gained practical experience in 3D
Presentation. Additionally, they secured the 10th rank in modelling and design visualization. The Professor In-charge
Business Planning Presentation and the 7th position in Cost was Dr. N.V. Swamy Naidu, Professor, ME.
Report. Overall, the Motosports Team achieved the 10th
position among 28 teams participating from across the SAE e-BAJA 2025
country.

The team’s final test was graced by the presence of Dr. N. V.

Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur, Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean MotoSports Club, NIT Raipur participated in SAE e-BAJA
(Academics) Dr. P. Y. Dhekne, Registrar, NIT Raipur, Dr. 2025, a national-level electric All-Terrain Vehicle (e-ATV)
Samir Bajpai, Head, CDC, Dr. Manoj Pradhan, Professor, competition, held from 20ᵗʰ to 25ᵗʰ Feb 2025. The team
DME, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Faculty In-charge, Team United designed and built an e-ATV, competing against top Indian
Racing, and Dr. Anuj Kumar Shukla, Faculty In-Charge, teams to showcase innovation in electric mobility. The event
NITRRFIE. Dr. Rao inspected the progress and changes made emphasized technical knowledge, problem-solving, and
to the car’s design compared to the previous year. collaboration.
The Formula Bharat competition is a national-level event
where students from various institutes across the country The team successfully cleared Mechanical and Electrical
participate and showcase their self-designed Formula-style Technical Inspections, Weight Test, 2WD Test, and received
race cars, the design is tested at multiple levels, and prizes are safety certification for their vehicle. Faculty in charge Dr.
awarded in different categories. The team had participated for Ankur Gupta Faculty In-charge, Team IgNITRR and Dr.
the past two years, and this year proved to be phenomenal in Shailesh Vaidya Faculty In-charge, MotoSports Club guided
comparison to the previous sessions, the Team United the team. The achievement highlights NIT Raipur’s
Racing underwent a transformative overhaul, significantly commitment to sustainable automotive technology and hands-
on engineering excellence.

28
29
24
Workshop on Vehicle Data Acquisition students to entrepreneurship, STEM education, and
sustainable innovation.

Workshop on Business Model & Mental

Health
Entrepreneurship Cell, NIT Raipur organized a workshop
on Business Model & Mental Health on 13th Feb. 2025,
MotoSports Club, NIT Raipur conducted a Workshop on featuring Mr. Abhilash Shrivastava, Co-founder,
Vehicle Data Acquisition provided deep insights into BetterSpace, as a speaker. The session took place under the
Automotive Testing and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) guidance of Dr. Chandrakant Thakur, Faculty-In-Charge,
on 1st Feb. 2025. A highlight of the workshop was the live E-Cell. Mr. Abhilash advised startups to focus on securing a
demonstration of the Micron Vehicle Data Acquisition solid business model. He also discussed key challenges, such
Device on a campus vehicle. This hands-on experience as financial risks, and strategies for sustaining businesses
allowed participants to bridge the gap between theory and during a crisis.
practice. Dr Samir Bajpai, Head, CDC graced the event. The
professors In- charge of the event were Dr. Ankur Gupta, Rajbhasha Samiti
Faculty In-charge, Team IgNITRR, Dr Shailesh Vaidya,
Faculty In-charge, MotoSports. Mr. Gagandeep Singh was a Matribhasha Divas Celebration by Rajbhasha
mentor to the team. Samiti

E-Cell Rajbhasha Samiti, NIT Raipur celebrated Matribhasha

Divas on 21st Feb. 2025. Many events- like Kavita Lekhan,
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Outreach Nibandh Lekhan, Quiz, were organized online for the faculty
Program in Schools members as well as students of NIT Raipur, and outside
students. Winners of the events will be given a token of
gratitude for promoting Matribhasha. The event was organized
under the guidance of Dr. S. M. Saini, Faculty In-charge,
Rajbhasha Samiti.

Hindi Karyashala by Rajbhasha Samiti

Entrepreneurship Cell, NIT Raipur in collaboration with

the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MoE’s Inno-
vation Cell), Institution’s Innovation Council, and AICTE,
conducted the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Outreach
Program in schools under the IIC 7.0 Calendar Activities.
The program engaged students through Atal Tinkering Labs
(ATL) and School Innovation Councils (SIC), bridging the gap Rajbhasha Samiti, NIT Raipur organized a Hindi
between theoretical knowledge and hands-on problem- Karyashala on 11th Mar. 2025. The keynote speaker for this
solving. Under the guidance of Dr. Samir Bajpai, Head, workshop was Mr. Abhishek Prakash, Translation Officer,
CDC, and Dr. Chandrakant Thakur, Faculty In-Charge, E- Central Bureau of Investigation, Raipur. The event was
Cell, the outreach successfully involved three schools in conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sapan Mohan Saini,
Raipur. Faculty In-charge, Rajbhasha samiti.

On 31st Jan. 2025, the team visited Swami Atmanand English The workshop commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial
Medium School as part of the outreach program. On 5th Feb. lamp. A special discussion was held on the Translation
2025, the team visited J.R. Dani Girls School, Budhapara, Software Tool Kantastya 2.0, highlighting how modern
and R.D. Tiwari Government School for an interactive technology can make Hindi more relevant. Mr. Prakash
session. The outreach program successfully introduced shared his insights on the subject, provided significant

25
29
suggestions to enhance the effectiveness of Hindi in the digital Blood Donation and Health Camp by Sahyog-
age and emphasized Hindi's digital relevance, advocating its
The Student Wellbeing Club
mandatory use in central agencies like CBI Raipur under the
Rajbhasha Adhiniyam, 1963. He stressed Devanagari script
for official documents, the Sanskritisation of English terms,
and quarterly Hindi Karyashalas with 60% practical
application.

Highlighting technology's role, he discussed Al-driven tools

like LILA for learning, Kantashth for translation, and
IndiaTyping.com for keyboard mastery. He called for a
structured Hindi curriculum for non-Hindi speakers and robust
software like Kanthasth 2.0 by C-DAC Pune, ensuring Sahyog - The Student Wellbeing Club, NIT Raipur
meaning-driven translation. Al-based advancements, he organized a Blood Donation and Health Camp in association
concluded, are key to Hindi's integration into India's with AIIMS Raipur on 25th Feb. 2025. The event was graced
multilingual digital landscape. The workshop concluded with by the Dr. N. V. Ramana Rao, Director, NIT Raipur as the
feedback from all participants. It served as an essential Chief Guest and Dr. Nitin Jain, Dean (SW) as the Guest of
platform for understanding the digital applications of Hindi. Honor. The event was conducted successfully under the
guidance of Dr. Ashish Das and Dr. Madhukrishna
Advanced Workshop on Lighting and Priyadarshini, Faculty In-charges, Sahyog.
Cinematography by Click Club
Dr. Rao congratulated Team Sahyog for organizing the
voluntary blood donation camp. He highlighted the pivotal
role of blood donation in supporting patients suffering from
chronic illnesses and emergency situations. The Health Camp
Featured Eye-Checkup, Dental Check-up and Homeopathy
Consultation conducted under the supervision of reputed
doctors from AIIMS.

Click Club, NIT Raipur organized an engaging Workshop Speaker session on Robotics and AI for
on Lighting and Cinematography powered by Nikon on Human Risk Mitigation in Core Sector by
18th Jan. 2025. This workshop featured Nikon representative
Mr. Chetan Pahl, The Regional Head of the Nikon Team as
ROBOTiX Club
the guest speaker. The event, aimed at photography
enthusiasts, focused on the art of lighting in visual storytelling
and received an enthusiastic response from participants,
including students from other colleges.

The workshop was mentored by Mr. Pahl along with Mr.

Parivesh Sharma, Sales and Marketing Team Head of Nikon
Robotix Club, NIT Raipur organised a speaker session on
Chhattisgarh, and Mr. Mohit, Technical Head of Nikon
15th Feb. 2025 on Robotics and AI for Human Risk
Chhattisgarh. Together, they brought valuable insights into the
Mitigation in Core Sector. Mr. Abhimanyu Raja, Managing
nuances of Lighting, Photography, and Cinematography. Mr.
Director of Janyu Technologies Pvt. Ltd. was the speaker of
Pahl shared his expertise on how lighting influences mood,
the session. Mr. Raja, Mr. Anil Joshi, ED, BHEL, Mr. Sudhir
tone, and composition in both photography and
Jha, Director, Janyu Tech, Mr. Pritam Yadav, GM, Janyu
cinematography. He taught participants how to adapt lighting
Tech, Mr. Anil Joshi, Board of Directors, Janyu Tech, Mr.
techniques to different situations, enhancing their storytelling
Sudarshan, Mr. Yogesh Dongre and Dr Rajesh Doriya,
ability.
Faculty (I/C), Robotix Club were present at the event.

30
26
The guests and their company Janyu Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Professor, ME were the In-charges of the event, with a special
were introduced. Dr. Shrish Verma, Dean (Academics) gave mention of Dr. Govardhan Bhatt, Assistant Professor, CE.
introduction about Robotix club and the past and present of
robotics domain. Mr. Joshi talked about effects and In his talk, Dr. Harjani highlighted the importance of mind
applications of robotics and AI in industries and domains, and control as a lifelong personal task essential for achieving inner
the capabilities and potential of these in India. Mr. Raja talked peace and addressed challenges like anxiety. Sri
about what we can do for core industries through robotics. He Mahaswamiji delivered a discourse on the mind's nature and
discussed a case where humans have to feed the raw material functions from a Vedantic perspective. Dr. Rao delivered the
in high temperature smelters and are exposed to harmful gases vote of thanks.
and how robotic machines can take position of human and do
the task. Women’s Day-cum-Orientation Session by
UBA Club
The Q&A session was held and students asked their questions
regarding the technology, applications and business. Dr.
Verma gave a concluding speech summarising the challenges
and solutions, also giving insights on knowledge required,
team work, smart thinking and the experience from market and
practical learning and the potential of India to dominate in the
sectors of designing and manufacturing semiconductors. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) club, NIT Raipur organized
a Women’s Day-cum-Orientation Session on 8ᵗʰ Mar. 2025,
Expert Talk session on Nature and Control of aligning with the national UBA initiative. Chief Guest Dr. M.
Mind by Think India K. Verma, Former VC, CSVTU and Professor, CE as Guest
of Honour. Dr. Sanjay Kumar, HOD, IT, emphasized rural
development through tech-driven solutions. Experts like Dr.
Vijayalaxmi Biradar, Director IQAC, Kalinga University
and Dr. Archana Asutkar, Govt. Nagarjuna PG College
discussed organic farming, solar energy, and health
camps across 225 UBA-adopted villages.

Think India and Bhaskaracharya Study Circle, NIT The orientation highlighted NIT Raipur’s role in promoting
Raipur, in collaboration with IIT Bhilai, successfully higher education and research in rural areas. Dr. Sudhakar
organized an expert talk session on Nature and Control of Pandey, Regional Coordinator, UBA detailed initiatives like
Mind on 17th Dec. 2024. The event featured distinguished potable water projects and skill development. Dr.
speakers, including His Holiness Sri Sri Shankara Bharati Verma stressed practical learning for grassroots impact,
Mahaswamiji, Peethadheeshwara, Yadatore Sri urging student participation in sustainable development. The
Yoganandeshwara Saraswati Mutt, and Dr. Mulchand valedictory session, attended by Mrs. Jyoti Rao and Dr.
Harjani, Consultant Psychiatrist NH Hospital, Raipur. The Manvendra K. Tripathi, Associate Professor, MME linked
event also saw the presence of Dr. N.V. Ramana Rao, the event to International Women’s Day, celebrating
Director, NIT Raipur. Dr. Dilip Singh Sisodiya, Associate women’s contributions to societal progress.
Professor, CSE, and Dr. Rajana Suresh Kumar, Assistant

Alumni Achievements
• Mr. Shubham Agrawal (2016/Mechanical) secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Staff Selection Commission -
Combined Graduate Level (SSC-CGL) 2024 examination scoring 383 out of 390 marks. He has been appointed as
Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• Mr Avinash Bouddh, (2008/Civil) was appointed as Coach of Chhattisgarh Team for All India Civil Services Cricket
Tournament 2024-25.
• Shri Anand Jain (1995/Mechanical), IPS, Additional Director General, Jammu and Kashmir was awarded the President's
Medal for Distinguished Service on 26th Jan. 2025.

31
27
 • Shri Rajeev Sharma (1988/Civil), Officer, Border Road Organisation was awarded Vishisht seva medal by President on
the occasion of Republic Day.
• Dr. Pradeep Ghosh (1985/Civil) on appointed as Vice Chancellor of Dr. C V Raman University.
• Mr. Sameer Sharma (1988/Electrical) on appointed as Executive Director of NTPC.
• Alumni Association of GEC NIT Raipur Chapter West Bengal, organized an alumnus meet on 22nd Jan., 2025.
• Alumni Association of GEC NIT Raipur Chapter UAE, organised an alumnus meet on 26th Jan., 2025.

GATE Results

NIT Raipur’s students from various branches have excelled in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examinations (GATE)
2025. Following are the key rankers from NIT Raipur who have achieved outstanding results in the GATE examinations.

Name Discipline Batch AIR

Aniket Kumar Gupta Mining Engineering 2024 1
Priyanshu Gupta Biomedical Engineering 2023 4
Gaurav Singh Kaushik Mining Engineering 2025 7

Poshan Kumar Verma Mining Engineering 2025 11

Apurv Luka Engineering Sciences 2025 14
Umakant Sahu Instrumentation 2025 15

Sauhardya Goswami Biomedical Engineering 2025 16

Bhoj Pratap Rajwade Mining Engineering 2025 21
Sampad Shubhadarshi Mining Engineering 2025 21
Pradhan
Som Prakash Rathore Mining Engineering 2025 25
Muhammed Yaseen Instrumentation 2025 26
Ahmad
Saurabh Kumar Rai Mining Engineering 2025 27
Kuna Sandeep Kumar Electronics and Communication 2024 46
Engineering

Apurv Luka Mechanical Engineering 2025 14

J. Abhinandan Gupta Electronics and Communication 2025 63
Engineering

Kuna Sandeep Kumar Electrical Engineering 2024 70

Utsav Sharma Mining Engineering 2025 78
Itisha Kaiwart Biomedical Engineering 2025 88
Raj Kumar Mishra Biomedical Engineering 2025 99

Ayushman Singh Electrical Engineering 2025 116

2832
 Shubham Rana Mining Engineering 2025 133
Rishika Kanungo Biotechnology 2025 133
Mohit Madhur Biomedical Engineering 2025 150
Gaurav Kumar Instrumentation 2025 163

Shivam Ranjan Metallurgical and Materials 2026 167

Engineering
M B Sai Krishna Biomedical Engineering 2025 188

Abhay Rathore Mining Engineering 2025 184

Omkar Singh Gautam Mining Engineering 2025 192
Muhammed Yaseen Electronics and Communication 2025 343
Ahmad
Engineering

Ashish Kumar Computer Science Engineering 2025 351

and Information Technology
Chhaman Metallurgical and Materials 2026 395
Engineering
Aryan Pareek Metallurgical and Materials 2025 442
Engineering

Piyush Raj Civil Engineering 2025 665

Prem Abhinav Prasad Electronics and Communication 2025 907
Engineering
Gaurav Kumar Electrical Engineering 2025 982

Contribution to the Institution

Donations

• NIT Raipur expresses sincere gratitude towards Shri Amitava Sur (Mech/1970) who has made a generous donation to the
Institute.

Appeal
Ever since its establishment in 1956, the institute has been serving and maintaining steady progress to achieve a unique feat in the
highly competitive area of engineering and technology. To focus on cutting-edge multidisciplinary and frontier areas of engineering
and technology as well as innovation-based research, a strong and continuous financial support from alumni, faculty members,
students and all well-wishers is the need of the hour. All the stakeholders of the Institute have a major role in building a corpus fund
to support various teaching and research infrastructures, and other allied facilities for the welfare of students. NIT Raipur appeals to
all alumni, faculty members, students, and well-wishers for their contribution to the NIT Raipur Donation Fund. The financial
donation is exempted under section 80G (5) (vi) of the Income Tax, 1961 Vide IT Order Number ITBA/EXM/S/80G/2019-
20/1015830613(1) dated 29/04/2019.

How to Contribute:

33
32
29
21
The payment may be made either online (https://www.eduqfix.com/OnlineForms/nitrdfform/add) or directly into the bank account
of “NIT Raipur Donation Fund”.
Name of the Account: NIT Raipur Donation Fund
Account Number: 50100254910087
Name of the Bank: HDFC Bank, Tatibandh Branch, Raipur
IFSC Code: HDFC0003692

Follow us on:

Published By: PMRC, National Institute of Technology Raipur

E-mail: [email protected] 30