Center of excellence
A Center of Excellence (CoE) at Akshaya Institute of Technology is a dedicated hub that fosters collaboration, research, innovation, and education in a specific domain. It brings together faculty members, researchers, students, industry partners, and sometimes government agencies to advance knowledge and expertise in a particular area.
CoEs signify a commitment to excellence and leadership in a specific field or discipline. They serve as focal points for cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, and knowledge dissemination within the university and beyond.
The Purpose of CoEs is to focus on Advanced Research, Upskill & Training, Innovation & Technology Transfer, Community Engagement & Global Recognition.
CYBER SECURITY
We are proud to announce the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Cyber Security in our institution. This initiative marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing technological education and research in emerging domains of national and global importance.
The Centre of Excellence aims to serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, training, and innovation in the field of cyber security. It is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, industry experts, and government bodies to address the growing challenges in digital security.
Key Objectives of the CoE:
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To provide hands-on training and certification programs in cyber security.
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To promote research and development in areas such as ethical hacking, network security, data privacy, cryptography, and cyber forensics.
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To build partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions for knowledge sharing and project development.
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To encourage student participation in national and international cyber competitions and hackathons.
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To create awareness on cyber hygiene and digital safety through outreach programs and workshops.
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Students who successfully complete the program will receive a globally recognized Certificate of Completion and can pursue a variety of roles in the cyber security field, including but not limited to: Information Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Engineer / Architect, Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Assessor, Cyber Security Analyst, Cyber Security Engineer, Ethical Hacker
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Risk Management Specialist.
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There are various companies that recruit Cyber Security professionals like
Global IT & Consulting Firms
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IBM
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Microsoft
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Google (especially Google Cloud Security)
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Accenture
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Capgemini
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TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
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Infosys
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Wipro
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Cognizant
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Tech Mahindra
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HCL Technologies
Key Learning Outcomes
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Conduct thorough Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing.
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Identify security weaknesses in various systems and applications.
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Apply Industry-standard Tools and Techniques for Ethical Hacking.
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Develop and implement effective Security Measures.
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Understand the Legal and Ethical Implications of Penetration Testing.
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Prepare detailed reports on findings and recommend remediation measures.
Faculty Coordinators
Dr. Pushpa R
CoE Head
Mrs. Ashwini Singh S
Coordinator
Mrs. Chahath Fathima A
Coordinator
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Center of Excellence
Recent years have seen a dramatic increase of research in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. The Applications based on AI are becoming more and more integrated in our daily lives. The science fiction stories about AI are slowly becoming true as more and more companies are researching towards it. So, in order to meet the current and future demands of the industry, mainly in the area of AI and Machine Learning. The ‘Centre of Excellence in AI & ML’ provides students training and project based learning which can helps them in their career be it professional or research.
Our center is associated with AIML pioneers, Ashtaksha Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore as a knowledge partner who will deliver the content with hands-on for 150 hours of training duration.
The activities of the center will be focused towards the areas of Medical Image Analysis, Object detection, Crowd detection, people behavior, etc. The students will be directed towards internships in companies, academic projects and placement assistance.
Activity Planned:
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FDPs/Workshops/technical Talk
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Industry Visit
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Certifications
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Hackathon
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Internship
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Projects
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Placement Assistance
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Research Publications and Funded Projects
Job Scope
AI/ML job opportunities are abundant and varied, including roles like Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Research Scientist, and AI/ML Engineer. These roles involve designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML systems and solutions for various applications. Data Scientists use data, AI, and ML to generate insights, while AI/ML Engineers focus on building and maintaining AI systems.
outcomes:
Students can Implement various AIML projects in different domains.
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Healthcare : Medical Diagnosis
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Computer Vision : Facial Emotion Recognition, Object Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition etc.
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Natural Language Processing : Chatbot, Sentiment Analysis, Plagiarism Detection etc.
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Robotics : Autonomous Systems, Robotics and AI etc.
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Other Applications : Sales Forecasting, Stock Price Prediction, Fraud Detection, Recommendation Systems, Smart Agriculture etc.
Top AI Companies WHO ARE LOOKING FOR AIML EXPERTS:
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Google
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IBM
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Microsoft
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NVIDIA
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Amazon
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Manthan
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Happiest Minds Technologies
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DataRobot
Faculty
Incharge
Dr. Champakamala S
CoE Head
Ms. Trupthi V
Coordintor
Mrs. Shivaranjani S S
Coordintor:
COE-VLSI
Chief Coordinator: Prof Padmavathi N
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in VLSI Design is established under the Chips to Startup (C2S) program by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The primary goal is to create a sustainable talent pipeline in semiconductor and chip design by equipping students and faculty with cutting-edge skills in ASIC and FPGA design using world-class Synopsys EDA tools.
This initiative aligns with the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India) by building indigenous capability in chip design and empowering academic institutions to contribute to India's semiconductor ecosystem.
Scope:
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Hands-on Training:
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Use of licensed Synopsys EDA tools for front-end and back-end VLSI design.
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Training modules on RTL design, synthesis, place & route, static timing analysis, and DFT.
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Curriculum Integration:
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Inclusion of VLSI design flow in UG/PG courses, mini-projects, and final year projects.
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Support for faculty development programs (FDPs) and workshops.
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Industry Collaboration:
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Engage with semiconductor startups and companies for internships, mentoring, and real-time projects.
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Participation in national-level design contests and hackathons under C2S.
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Research and Development:
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Facilitate collaborative research in low-power design, analog/mixed-signal IC design, and SoC design.
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Support for publishing papers, patent filing, and IP development.
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Expected Outcomes:
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Skilled Manpower Development:
100+ students trained annually in VLSI design, meeting industry expectations. -
Project-Based Learning:
Execution of ASIC/FPGA-based projects using Synopsys tools, with end-to-end design experience. -
Employment and Startups:
Enhanced placement opportunities and support for students to join or launch semiconductor startups. -
Academic Excellence:
Contribution to NBA/NAAC accreditation, higher research output, and improved academic-industry linkages. -
National Contribution:
Strengthening India’s capabilities in chip design and reducing dependence on foreign technology.
INTERNET OF THINGS
An IOT center of excellence (COE) is a centralized facility that focuses on promoting , standardizing , and advancing the adoption of Internet of Things (IOT) technologies within an organization or institution.
It serves as hub for expertise, innovation, research and best practices in IOT.
Key functions of an IOT COE
1 Research and Innovation
Drives innovation by exploring emerging IOT trend and technologies.
2 Skill development
Provides training workshops, and hands on experience to build IOT skills in students and professional.
3 Collaboration
Facilitates partnership with academia, industry and government for joint projects and funding opportunities .
Placement opportunities through IOT
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IOT is a fast growing field with placement opportunities in roles such as
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IOT Developer/ Engineer
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Embedded System engineer
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IOT Data Analyst
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Cloud Engineer for IOT
Major recuiters include
Techgiants, cisco, intel, Microsoft , IBM, Google.
IOT Specilized firms like Enthutech consumer electronics like Samsung, LG, Bosch.
Finally An IOT COE is essential in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real world application making it strategicanet in digital transformation efforts.
Ashtaksha labs Private Limited
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