Annexure-J
List of interdisciplinary learning & research programmes
S.No.
1.
Programme
concept
Features
Technologies
Advancement of Smart The concept of smart environments Smart environments are broadly To build a smart environment,
Virtual
Environment evolves from the definition of classified to have the following involves technologies of
using Internet of Things
Ubiquitous
according
computing
to
Mark
that, features
a) Wireless communication
Weiser, a) Remote control of devices, b) Algorithm design, Signal
promotes the ideas of "a physical
like
world that is richly and invisibly
communication systems to
interwoven with sensors, actuators,
control devices.
displays,
and
power
computational b) Device
line
Prediction & Classification,
Information theory,
c) Multilayered Software
Communication,
elements, embedded seamlessly in
using
the everyday objects of our lives,
Wireless communication to d) Speech recognition
and
form a picture of connected e) Image
connected
continuous network
through
a
middleware,
Architecture, Corba,
and
middleware
environments.
c) Information
processing,
Image
recognition
f) Sensors design, calibration,
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Acquisition/Dissemination
Motion detection,
from sensor networks
temperature, pressure
d) Enhanced
Services
by
Intelligent Devices
e) Predictive
and
Making capabilities
sensors, accelerometers
g) Adaptive control, Kalman
Decision-
filters
h) Computer Networking
i) Parallel processing
j) Operating Systems
2.
Software training using
AutoCAD, Staad.pro V8i,
Autodesk Revit Structure,
Primavera
3.
'Design
Buildings' by
of
Tall
Civil
Simplified branch of Skifi
Labs
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4.
Radio
Frequency Energy issue of RF EH for small Radio
Frequency
Energy Ambient
radio-frequency
Energy Harvesting (RF hand held device recharging with Harvesting for WSN is one of (RF) signals. Though, replacing
EH)
the help of Bharat Electronics the critical research topics to or recharging batteries can avoid
Limited (BEL). The objective of enhance the lifetime of the energy harvesting, it incurs a
the research is to obtain a portable WSN. Recently, prolonging the high
cost
and
can
be
device used to harvest energy from lifetime of a wireless network inconvenient or hazardous (e.g.,
ambient
energy
sources
recharge the handheld devices.
to through energy harvesting has in a toxic environments), or
received significant attention. highly undesirable (e.g., for
There
are
harvesting
various
energy sensors embedded in building
techniques apart structures or inside the human
from the conventional energy body).
harvesting methods, such as
solar,
wind,
vibration,
thermoelectric effects or other
physical phenomena, a new
emerging
solution
is
to
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avail ambient
radio-frequency
(RF) signals. Though, replacing
or
recharging
avoid
batteries
energy harvesting,
can
it
incurs a high cost and can be
inconvenient or hazardous (e.g.,
in a toxic environments), or
highly undesirable (e.g., for
sensors embedded in building
structures or inside the human
body). The solution for such
problem
is
RF
EH
WSN. The advantage of
RF
EHWSN provides Energy-onDemand. Moreover, in some
deployments,
owing
to
the
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sensor
location,
replacement
may
battery
be
both
practically and economically
infeasible,
or
may
involve
significant risks to human life.
An
application
of
wireless
sensor network which is used
for
environmental
analysis
is
event
known
as environmental monitoring.
5.
Software
ETAP
Requirement ETAP software is basically a real ETAP software can help our 1. Various
projects
and
for Simulation time integrated suite of electrical students to gather knowledge
research can be done for
and analysis of Research software solutions. It is the most regarding control of operation,
existing problem in power
work
comprehensive enterprises solution maintenance and planning of
sector,
for design, simulation, operation, electrical power system on real
software.
control,
optimization
using
ETAP
and time basis. The key features of 2. Faculty will be able to give
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automation
of
generation, ETAP software includes,
transmission,
distribution
and 1. Advanced
technical consultancy based
monitoring,
on
the
simulation
and
industrial power system. It also
simulation & control of any
analysis performed using
finds its application for effective
power
software.
operation and analysis of any power
distribution network.
transmission
system problem viz arc flash, load 2. Predications
flow,
short
circuit,
transient
stability, relay co-ordination, cable
ampacity,
optimal
power
and
3. ETAP
software
the
serves the power system
system response can be made
needs from generation to
in order to operator action.
utilization.
flow. 3. Automation
regarding
system
in
system 4. Through
ETAP provides intelligent power
optimization
the
monitoring, simulation and
monitoring, energy management,
efficiency & effectiveness of
optimization of electrical
system
power operation & control.
process
optimization,
advanced
increases
continuous
management
automation and real time prediction; 4. Intelligent one line diagrams
system, ETAP- real time
which will be highly useful for
of a huge network power
software can maximize the
handling
system
to
entire production process,
analyze easily and improves
reduce losses, and increase
and
analyzing
proper
power system operation. The real
can
be
made
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time feature of ETAP offers the
the stability of the system.
profits, which are the main
user, an ability to manage, control, 5. Multi dimensional database
requirements
visualize, optimize and automate
system can be easily handled
research.
power transmission and distribution
and monitored.
networks
5. ETAP
in
today
system/software
6. Time domain operations for
helps the students to detect
both past and present can be
and investigate the cause
examined
and effects behind every
efficiently
&
accurately.
operation and fault within a
7. Alarm,
warning,
power system.
acknowledgement system are 6. Proper
usage
of
ETAP
integrated within the whole
system can help the students
system.
&
8. Client server configuration
helps
demand
side
faculty
analyze
members
accurately
operations
of
to
the
power
management to analyze and
generation, transmission and
control a real time power
distribution
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delivery system effectively
improves
the
ability
to
and precisely
detect and minimize the
losses, which also result in
extending the lifetime of
equipments.
ETAP expands the capability
of a user to operate a real
time
power
independent
system
of
site
requirement.
6.
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is an emerging
multidisciplinary technology and
has a high potential to affect every
aspect of life. It is an enabling
technology
to
develop
novel
materials in the nano scale range
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and can generate new capabilities,
products and markets. It has major
application in the field of medical
science,
information
advance
technology
materials,
chemical
and
textiles,
pharmaceutical
industries etc.
7.
Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is the delivery of 1. Achieve economies of scale Delivery of computing as a
computing as a service rather than a
– increase volume output or service rather than a product,
product, whereby shared resources,
productivity
software,
are
people. Your cost per unit, software, and information are
provided to computers and other
project or product plummets. provided to computers and other
devices
and
as
information
a utility (like the 2. Reduce
with
fewer whereby
spending
shared
resources,
on devices as a utility (like the
electricity grid) over a network
technology
infrastructure. electricity grid) over a network
(typically the Internet). Clouds can
Maintain easy access to your (typically the Internet). Clouds
be classified as public, private or
information
with
minimal can be classified as public,
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hybrid. Cloud computing relies on
upfront spending. Pay as you private
sharing of resources to achieve
go
coherence and economies of scale,
yearly), based on demand.
similar
Globalize your workforce on and economies of scale, similar
to
a
utility
(like
the 3.
or
hybrid.
Cloud
(weekly, quarterly or computing relies on sharing of
resources to achieve coherence
electricity grid) over a network. At
the cheap. People worldwide to a utility (like the electricity
the foundation of cloud computing
can access the
is the broader concept of converged
provided
infrastructure and shared services.
Internet connection.
Cloud computing, or in simpler 4. Streamline
they
cloud, grid) over a network.
have
processes.
an
Get
shorthand just "the cloud", also
more work done in less time
focuses
with less people.
on
effectiveness
resources.
maximizing
of
Cloud
the
the
shared 5. Reduce capital costs. There’s
resources
are
no need to spend big money
usually not only shared by multiple
on hardware, software or
users but are also dynamically
licensing fees.
reallocated per demand. This can 6. Improve accessibility. You
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work for allocating resources to
have
users.
cloud
anywhere, making your life
serves
so much easier!
For
computer
example,
facility
a
that
access
European users during European 7. Monitor
projects
business hours with a specific
effectively.
application
budget
(e.g.,
email)
may
reallocate the same resources to
anytime,
more
Stay
and
within
ahead
of
completion cycle times.
serve North American users during 8. Less personnel training is
North America's business hours
needed. It takes fewer people
with a different application (e.g., a
to do more work on a cloud,
web server). With cloud computing,
with
multiple users can access a single
curve
server to retrieve and update their
software issues.
a
minimal
on
data without purchasing licenses for 9. Minimize
different applications.
learning
hardware
licensing
and
new
software. Stretch and grow
without the need to buy
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expensive software licenses
or programs.
10. Improve flexibility. You can
change
serious
direction
without
“people”
or
“financial” issues at stake.
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