Vision

To foster innovative skills of the young minds through guidance and counselling, help them to create products for the global market by fostering a conducive environment for creativity, to support “Digital India”, “Make in India” and “Start Up India” initiatives.

About IDEA Lab

The IDEA Lab provides an interdisciplinary platform where students and faculty can collaboratively work on cutting-edge projects, transforming theoretical knowledge into real-world applications. The IDEA Lab will drive research and development, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration, ultimately contributing to the technological advancement, socio-economic development of the region and the nation by leveraging state-of-the-art tools and technologies.

AICTE-IDEA Lab Members

S.No	Faculty	Designation	Department	Role
1	Dr. M. N. Thippeswamy	Principal	-	Chief Mentor
2	Dr. B S Shylaja	Dean (Industry Institute Interaction) & Professor	Information Science & Engineering	Faculty Coordinator
3	Dr. B Sivakumar	Dean(Foreign Affairs) & Professor	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	Faculty Coordinator
4	Dr. B V Ajay Prakash	Head of the Programme	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	Faculty Co-Coordinator
5	Dr. Mohan Kumar	Associate Dean(R&D)	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	Faculty Co-Coordinator
6	Dr.Vidyarani H J	Head of the Programme	Computer Science & Business Systems	Faculty Co-Coordinator

Implementation Team of the AICTE-IDEA Lab

S.No	Faculty	Department
1	Mr Madhusudan M	Electrical & Electronics Engineering
2	Dr. Deepak C	Mechanical Engineering
3	Mr. Rakesh	Mechanical Engineering
4	Dr. Rangaswamy Y	Electronics & Communication Engineering

Integration of IDEA Lab with Existing Facilities

The IDEA Lab will be seamlessly integrated with the existing facilities at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology to maximize resource utilization and enhance learning outcomes:
• Collaboration with Departments: The IDEA lab will work in close coordination with departments such as Computer Science and Engineering , Information Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Business Studies, Aeronautical Engineering, Medical Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.
• Utilization of Existing Infrastructure: The IDEA lab will leverage existing infrastructure such as computer lab, internet of things lab, data science lab, robotics lab, cryptography and network security, VLSI lab, embedded systems lab, electronics lab, nano materials lab, mechanical workshops, structural engineering lab and research centers ensuring optimal usage of resources.
• Shared Resources: Shared access to advanced software’s, hardware, and fabrication tools will be provided, fostering a collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environment.
• Support Services: Integration with the institute’s library, IT services, and administrative support will ensure smooth functioning and management of the IDEA lab.

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