Faculty Development Programme (FDP) On Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology 2024

AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Sponsored
Faculty Development Programme (FDP) On
Advancing Green Communication: Research Perspectives in Sustainable Optical Wireless Technology (Offline)
(09th – 14th December 2024)
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
(Offline)
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Organized by
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology (SSMIET), Dindigul
Dindigul – Palani Highway, Dindigul-624002
Website: https://ssmiet.ac.in/
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Objective
With the increasing complexity and environmental impact of modern communication systems, there is a growing demand for fast, energy-efficient, and sustainable technologies. Optical Wireless Communication (OWC) presents a promising solution, offering high-speed, energy-efficient data transmission for various industries. This FDP aims to familiarize faculty and research scholars with the latest advancements in OWC technology, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
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Course Contents
1. Spectrum Scarcity and OWC Solutions
o Standards and recommendations on OWC
o FSO Communication Signal Propagation through Atmospheric Channels
o Hands-on Simulation of Free-Space Optics Communication
2. Optical Networks and Turbulence Effects
o Study of atmospheric turbulence on OWC links
3. Diversity Techniques: MIMO in OWC
o MIMO Technology using LED Arrays and Fly-Eye Receivers
o Indoor Positioning Methods using VLC
4. Reconfigurable Optical Intelligent Surfaces
o Aided communication systems and OWC for space-air-ground integration
o Indoor VLC simulations using LED communication systems
5. Energy-Efficient OWC Systems
o Visible Light Communication for Next-Gen Communication
o Energy transfer, harvesting, and savings in OWC systems
6. Research Challenges in FSO Systems
o IoT/IoE, 6G, THz spectrum, and quantum communication integration
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Eligibility
Faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students from AICTE-approved institutions and industry professionals within a 100km radius of SSMIET, Dindigul, are eligible. Prior successful completion of AICTE ATAL FDPs is preferred.
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Resource Persons
1. Dr. D. Sriram Kumar – Professor, Dept. of ECE, NIT Trichy
2. Dr. Vineeth Palliyembil – Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE, IIIT Kottayam
3. Dr. K. Prabu – Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, NIT Karnataka
4. Dr. G. Athisha – Professor & Head, Dept. of ECE, PSNACET, Dindigul
5. S. Bala Meenakshi – Managing Partner, Balsu's Success Academy, Madurai
6. Dr. G. Indumathi – Senior Professor, Dept. of ECE, MSEC, Sivakasi
7. Mr. M. Rajalingam – Engineer In-charge (Electronics), Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
8. Dr. Balaji Dhayabaran – Senior Member of Technical Staff, Saankhya Labs Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
9. Dr. R. Sandanalakshmi – Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, PEC, Pondicherry
10. Dr. Lingasamy Veluchamy – Manager of R&D, Rakuten Mobile Inc, Bangalore
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Important Dates
• Last date for application submission: 29th November 2024
• Notification of selection: 1st December 2024 (via email)
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Registration Details
• Registration Fee: NIL
• Seats Available: 50 (first-come, first-serve basis)
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Accommodation
Shared accommodation on a payment basis is available upon request in the Guest House/Hostel on campus.
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Contact for Queries
Dr. S. Karthigai Lakshmi
Professor, Department of ECE, SSMIET, Dindigul
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 9965263782
Mrs. S. Keerthana
Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, SSMIET, Dindigul
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 9487391919
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FDP Venue: SSMIET, Dindigul
Online Registration Link: ATAL - AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy (aicte-india.org)

Industry Visit is arranged for a day within the FDP timings