Centre for System Design NITK Surathkal

09/10/2026

📸 GTTC Mangalore Visits CSD, NITK Surathkal

The Centre for System Design (CSD), NITK Surathkal, welcomed students and faculty members from Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC), Mangalore, on 1st October 2026.

The visit provided an opportunity for the visitors to explore CSD’s innovative facilities, advanced technologies, and ongoing initiatives in experiential learning, research, and technology development. The students and faculty gained valuable insights into the Centre’s activities and its efforts to promote hands-on learning, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

✨ A meaningful experience inspiring young minds to explore emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions!

Dr. Gangadharan KV, Head, CSD & Participating Institute Vlab Coordinator, NITK Surathkal

Dr. Pruthviraj Umesh, Institute Vlab Development Coordinator, NITK Surathkal

Centre for System Design NITK Surathkal Ministry of Education NITK Surathkal

09/10/2026

29/09/2026

🎓 From Campus to Career: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers!

The Centre for System Design (CSD), NITK Surathkal, organised an interactive session on “Career After Engineering Degree” on 25 September 2026, featuring distinguished NITK alumni Mr. Awanish Gautam, Software and Engineering Leader at Intel Corporation, Bengaluru, and Mrs. Leena M, Metallurgy Professional.

The session provided students with valuable industry perspectives, real-world experiences, and meaningful career guidance. What began as a one-hour interaction extended into an engaging three-hour discussion, driven by students' enthusiasm, curiosity, and thought-provoking questions.

Organised by Prof.Gangadharan KV, Head, CSD, the session offered an excellent platform to bridge the gap between academia and industry while inspiring students to explore their future career opportunities.

The visit was also a memorable homecoming for our alumni, filled with meaningful conversations, cherished memories, and opportunities to reconnect with their alma mater.

✨ Learn. Ask. Connect. Shape Your Future.

Centre for System Design NITK Surathkal NITK Surathkal Ministry of Education

29/09/2026

✨ CSD Hosts Delegates from NITs & IIEST Dean (Research/Innovation) Conclave 2026 ✨

As part of the NITs / IIEST Dean (Research/Innovation) Conclave on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem”, hosted at NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, from 24–26 September 2026, the Centre for System Design (CSD), NITK Surathkal welcomed two groups of visiting delegates on the afternoon of 24 September 2026.

👥 51 delegates from 29 institutions visited CSD in two back-to-back sessions:
🔹 Shivaji Group – 26 delegates
🔹 Ashoka Group – 25 delegates

The delegates explored CSD’s diverse initiatives, including Virtual Labs, AR/VR, SRM, VidhYug, and several other innovation and technology-driven projects.

The visiting Deans appreciated NITK’s practical, outcome-oriented approach to connecting higher education research, innovation, and entrepreneurship with real-world problem solving. 🤝💡

📸 The sessions concluded with group photographs featuring the visiting delegates and the CSD team.

Dr. Gangadharan KV, Head, CSD & Participating Institute Vlab Coordinator, NITK Surathkal

Dr. Pruthviraj Umesh, Institute Vlab Development Coordinator, NITK Surathkal

Centre for System Design NITK Surathkal Ministry of Education NITK Surathkal

21/09/2026

🌟 Expert Visit to CSD, NITK Surathkal

The Centre for System Design (CSD), NITK Surathkal, was pleased to welcome Dr. K. Visalini, Founder and Director R&D, VIKA Park, during her visit to the campus on 17 September 2026.

Dr. Visalini was at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NITK Surathkal, as a resource person for the expert lecture on “AI-Driven Neuroscience: New Frontiers in Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research.” As part of her campus visit, she also visited CSD and explored the centre’s various research and innovation initiatives.

Dr. Gangadharan KV, Head – CSD, NITK Surathkal, showcased the centre’s activities, projects, and technology initiatives, highlighting CSD’s work across emerging technologies, experiential learning, innovation, and research.

The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange ideas around Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Computer Vision, Bio-Signal Processing, and emerging assistive technologies. 🧠🤖

It was a pleasure to have Dr. Visalini visit CSD and engage in an inspiring exchange of ideas on the possibilities of technology-driven innovation.

Thank you, Dr. K. Visalini, for visiting CSD, NITK Surathkal! ✨

Centre for System Design NITK Surathkal NITK Surathkal Ministry of Education