Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, celebrated IEEE Day 2025 with the grand inauguration of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Student Branch Chapter and the launch of the GRSS Lecture Series on 30th OCT 2025.
The program began with a welcome address by Prof. Zaheer Ahmed from the Department of Civil Engineering, who expressed pride in BIT’s continued engagement with IEEE activities and encouraged students to leverage such platforms for innovation and global collaboration.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Shyam Lal, Chair of IEEE GRSS Bangalore Chapter and Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NITK Surathkal, inaugurated the Student Branch Chapter and delivered an insightful talk on “Applications of Scikit Library for Remote Sensing Data.”
Dr. Shyam Lal emphasized the growing importance of data-driven research in the geoscience domain and how machine learning frameworks like Scikit-learn are revolutionizing satellite image processing, classification, and environmental monitoring. He encouraged students to cultivate interdisciplinary skills, combining electronics, computing, and environmental science to address real-world challenges.
The Guest of Honour, Dr. Shwetha H. R., Assistant Professor, Department of Water Resources and Ocean Engineering, NITK Surathkal, delivered an engaging lecture on “Geospatial Technologies for Water Resources Management.”
She highlighted the crucial role of GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics in efficient water resource planning, flood management, and sustainable development. Dr. Shwetha motivated students to explore the potential of geospatial intelligence in tackling climate-related and environmental issues, stressing that technological innovation should go hand in hand with social responsibility.
The celebration of IEEE Day alongside the inauguration of the GRSS Student Branch Chapter marked a milestone moment for BIT, reinforcing its commitment to fostering research, innovation, and global academic engagement in the field of geoscience and remote sensing.The event was skillfully compered by Mr. Shuhaib Quraishi, The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the dignitaries, IEEE Bangalore Section, faculty, and students for their enthusiastic participation.