Kozhikode: Six students including a faculty member from Vimal Jyothi engineering college, Kannur, won 5 international awards under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IAS (Industry Application society), which is an organization supporting and encouraging engineering students and graduates globally. The award recipients were recognized globally at IEEE IAS Annual Meeting at Marriott Hotel Portland, Oregon, USA held between October 2 and 6.
Priyadarshan C. V. and Robin Thomas were selected among the top 10 projects submitted under the Myron Zucker project competition. The duo was also given the opportunity to attend the annual meeting of IEEE IAS, for their projects.
Jesvin Pinto, student of the college and Nikhil Valsan, the faculty and advisor of the student branch chapter of the organization, received awards for their outstanding performance both as the advisor and the chairman of the student branch.
One of the largest special interest societies within IEEE, the IAS focuses specifically on the unique needs of industry and commerce. IAS is a source of professional power to its nearly 10,000 worldwide members.
Through a network of over 100 chapters globally, regional events and national and international conferences, the society keeps members abreast of current developments in the area of technology in electricity and electronics.
