BITS Embryo : Education Exposure Research

Stability ,Compensation

devdatta — 2008-30-03

Lecture for EEE/Instru

Speaker:Prasenjit Bhowmik

Date:April 6 2008
Title:Stability ,Compensation

Abstract:

Biography:

Stability, Compensation

devdatta — 2008-29-03

Lecture for EEE/Instru

Speaker:Prasenjit Bhowmik

Date:April 5 2008
Title:Stability, Compensation

Abstract:

Biography:

Feedback: Various Feedback topologies, Effect of feedback on noise, Distortion - Part 2

devdatta — 2008-23-03

Lecture for EEE/Instru

Speaker:Prasenjit Bhowmik

Date:March 30 2008
Title:Feedback: Various Feedback topologies, Effect of feedback on noise, Distortion - Part 2

Abstract:

Biography:

Feedback: Various Feedback topologies, Effect of feedback on noise, Distortion - Part I

devdatta — 2008-22-03

Lecture for EEE/Instru

Speaker:Prasenjit Bhowmik

Date:March 29 2008
Title:Feedback: Various Feedback topologies, Effect of feedback on noise, Distortion - Part I

Abstract:

Biography:

Particle Physics - a recent observation about Neutrino

devdatta — 2008-22-03

Lecture for Physics

Speaker:Prof. Naba Mandal
Dept. of High Energy Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Date:March 29 2008
Title:Particle Physics - a recent observation about Neutrino

Abstract:
Neutrinos, �the most tiny quantity of reality ever imagined by a human being�, as quoted by its co-discoverer FedrikReines, never ceased to puzzle physicists. Wolfgang Pauli introduced neutrino in 1930 as a desperate remedy to save the �Law of Conservation of Energy�. It then took twenty seven long years to find the first experimental evidence for its existence. The reason for this long wait is its extreme reluctance to interact with matter. Over the last several decades, dedicated neutrino experiments around the globe have looked for neutrinos from the sun, from outer space, from interior of the earth and from man made activities. These experiments have answered many of the questions related to particle physics, astrophysics and even geophysics. In this talk the speaker will describe few of these experiments and their findings. He will also discuss the INO experiment and its physics potential.

Biography:
Prof. Mondal, a very well known experimental particle physicist, is a member of the Department of High Energy Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai India. An ex-chairman of the department, he is a leading contributor in many national and international experimental collaborations. Notable among them are the D0 collaboration at Fermilab, Batavia, Illinois, and CMS at CERN, Geneva. Currently he is leading a very ambitious project "India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO)". The project is under the review of Govt. of India. INO will be one of the biggest venture of Govt. of India, in Science.

Entrepreneurship Part 4: Marketing and Product / Services Launch

devdatta — 2008-21-03

Lecture for all

Speaker:Naveen Bisht
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Luxmi Ventures, LLC
Founder, President & CEO, Nayna Networks

Date:March 28 2008
Title:Entrepreneurship Part 4: Marketing and Product / Services Launch

Abstract:
This is the fourth talk of a five talk series on Entrepreneurship at BITS Embryo. This series will talk about all aspect of entrepreneurship from creating and leading an organisation to marketing and services to finally end on exit strategies. This series is a must attend for all budding entrepreneurs.

Biography:

Naveen Bisht is a successful technology entrepreneur in Silicon Valley and brings expertise and entrepreneurial success in launching, developing and investing in high technology companies across multiple industries. His, over 18 years of experience in high growth technology and services sectors include Cross-Border Team Building & Management, Operations, Business/Product Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Turnarounds, Startup Strategic Advisory Services and Strategic Planning and Negotiation Skills.

Naveen is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Luxmi Ventures, LLC - a seed stage angel fund, to focus on networking, internet, software and services market. Some of the successful exits from this fund have included Netscaler Inc (acquired by Citrix Systems, NASDAQ: CTXS), Speedera Networks (acquired by Akamai Technologies, NASDAQ: AKAM), Paxonet Communications (Conexant, NASDAQ: CNXT), and Valicert (Tumbleweed Communications, NASDAQ: TMWD. He is also an advisor to several startup companies including Kirusa, Inc. - a mobile application company.

Most recently, he was Founder, President & CEO, of Nayna Networks, Inc.; a networking solutions and services company, where he was resonsible for the overall strategic direction and general management of the company. At Nayna, Naveen raised over $80 Million dollars from VC and PIPE Funds and completed five strategic acquisitions of technology and Services Company for Nayna in addition to completing a reverse merger of Nayna into a public company.

Prior to this, he founded Ukiah Software, Inc. - a leader in policy-based bandwidth and security management software systems for service provider and enterprise networks. He served as its President and CEO since its inception till its acquisition by Novell, Inc. in 1999. Ukiah received a number of awards including Top 10 companies to watch in 1999 by Network World and Top 25 Hot Startups of 1998 by Data Communications Magazine, 1999 and 1998 Hot Product Awards by Data Communications Magazine, 1999 Product of the Month Award by Telecommunications Magazine and Network World's Blue Ribbon Award. Previously, he was Founder and President of NeoGlobal, Inc, a Software Consulting Services company focused on internet, enterprise software and networking market.

He holds MS from Texas Tech University, MS and BSME from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani. He also attended Ph.D. program at University of California, Santa Barbara and holds several patents in the area of Quality of Service and security management in IP Networks. He has published a number of papers on the trends and issues in networking industry and is a member of The Indus Entreprenuers , a global non-profit organization focused on entrepreneurs.

Investing Series Part II - Derivatives and Structured Products

devdatta — 2008-1-03

Lecture for

Speaker:Krishna Hegde

Date:March 8 2008
Title:Investing Series Part II - Derivatives and Structured Products

Abstract:

Biography:

Investing Series Part I - Private Equity

devdatta — 2008-24-02

Lecture for

Speaker:Karthik Krishna

Date:March 2 2008
Title:Investing Series Part I - Private Equity

Abstract:

Biography:

A Primer on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics

devdatta — 2008-20-01

Lecture for Physics

Speaker:Pranesh A Sundararajan
M.Sc. (Hons.) Physics with B.E. (Hons.) EEE(2005) from BITS, Pilani. Purusing Ph.D. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston.
Date:January 27 2008
Title: A Primer on Gravitational Wave Astrophysics

Abstract:
Gravitational waves are the bold prediction of Einstein's theory of General Relativity. They are produced as a result of the dynamics of massive bodies such as black holes and neutron stars. They are ripples in spacetime that carry energy, momentum and a tremendous amount of information about the source. This talk will present an introductory background and the usefulness of gravitational waves. We will also discuss current efforts to detect these waves and the open problems present in this emerging area of astrophysics.

Biography:
The author obtained his bachelors degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering at BITS, Pilani in 2005. He is now pursuing a Ph.D in Physics at MIT.

Entrepreneurship Part 3: Development of Product / Services

devdatta — 2007-16-11

Lecture for all

Speaker:Naveen Bisht
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Luxmi Ventures, LLC
Founder, President & CEO, Nayna Networks

Date:November 23 2007
Title:Entrepreneurship Part 3: Development of Product / Services

Abstract:
This is the third talk of a five talk series on Entrepreneurship at BITS Embryo. This series will talk about all aspect of entrepreneurship from creating and leading an organisation to marketing and services to finally end on exit strategies. This series is a must attend for all budding entrepreneurs.

Biography:

Remote Sensing At Its Extreme : The Interdisciplinary Nature of Observational Radio Astronomy

devdatta — 2007-28-10

Lecture for General

Speaker:Urvashi R.V.
Programming Engineer,NRAO,New Mexico
M.Sc.(Hons) Physics with B.E.(Hons) Computer Science (2002).
MS in Computer Science from University of California, San Diego
Date:November 4 2007
Title:Remote Sensing At Its Extreme : The Interdisciplinary Nature of Observational Radio Astronomy

Abstract:
The lecture aims at answering the following questions:

What is Radio Astronomy?
What are the latest instruments in use?
What goes into making them work?
What are the technical challenges?

Biography:
Urvashi completed her M.Sc.(Hons.) in Phy along with B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science from BITS Pilani in 2002. She did one PS-II at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics where she got a chance to work with the Radio Telescope operated there.

Subsequently, she joined the University of California, San Diego and did her MS in Computer Science with specialization in scientific and parallel computing.

In 2004, she joined the New Mexico Tech (Physics dept) for a PhD. She has worked part-time as a programmer in the scientific computing group at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for the past 3 years and is now doing full-time work on her thesis - "Multi-Frequency Synthesis Imaging in Radio Interferometry" relating to Wide-band Image Reconstruction algorithms.

Entrepreneurship Part 2: How and Where to Start?

devdatta — 2007-26-10

Lecture for all

Speaker:Naveen Bisht
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Luxmi Ventures, LLC
Founder, President & CEO, Nayna Networks

Date:November 2 2007
Title:Entrepreneurship Part 2: How and Where to Start?

Abstract:
This is the second talk of a five talk series on Entrepreneurship at BITS Embryo. This series is a must attend for all budding entrepreneurs.

Biography:

Entrepreneurship Part 1: Dream Big: Visualize and Realize!

devdatta — 2007-22-10

Lecture for All

Speaker:Naveen Bisht
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Luxmi Ventures, LLC
Founder, President & CEO, Nayna Networks

Date:October 29 2007
Title:Entrepreneurship Part 1: Dream Big: Visualize and Realize!

Abstract:
This is the first talk of a five talk series on Entrepreneurship at BITS Embryo. This series will talk about all aspect of entrepreneurship from creating and leading an organisation to marketing and services to finally end on exit strategies. This series is a must attend for all budding entrepreneurs.

Biography:

Traffic Engineering: Congestion Relief

devdatta — 2007-22-09

Lecture for Civil

Speaker:Anyesha Mookherjee

Date:September 29 2007
Title:Traffic Engineering: Congestion Relief

Abstract:
Fueled by rapid economic development and population explosion the demand for transportation has seen a steady upward surge over the last few decades. Construction of new highway capacity to accomodate this growth has not kept up pace resulting in a congested and over burdened transportation network. In 2003, it was estimated that the 85 largest metropolitan areas of the US experienced 3.7 billion vehicle-hours of delay, resulting in 2.3 billion gallons in wasted fuel and a congestion cost of $63 billion. Under these circumstances, what are some of the innovative techniques available to a transportation planner or traffic engineer? What are the lessons learnt so far? This talk will try to answer some of those questions. The speaker will also take questions regarding career options in the field of transportation engineering after the talk.

Biography:

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)- An Overview

devdatta — 2007-13-09

Lecture for

Speaker:Ayusman Sarangi & Pankaj Nathani
Ayusman Sarangi: M.Sc (Hons) Biology with BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani, 2003. Pankaj Nathani: BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani, 1998-2002. MS Computer Science University of Utah 2005-07.
Date:September 20 2007
Title:Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)- An Overview

Abstract:
1. What is GPU?
2. Why is GPU essential?
3. GPU and ImageProcessing
4. Software Applications using GPU Power
5. GPGPU: GPU's use for general purpose computing.

Prereq: Just some basic knowledge of Image Processing/Computer Graphics.

Expected Audience: 3rd year/4th year/5th year (dualites :) ) CS/IS students. Interested 2nd year students can also attend to get a flavour of this new domain.

Reference:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_processing_unit
2. http://developer.nvidia.com/object/gpu_programming_guide.html
3. http://gpgpu.org/

Biography:
Ayushman did his M.Sc (Hons) Biology with BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani, 2003. After working with Sun Microsystems, Bangalore for a short period, he has been working with Adobe Systems, Noida . Pankaj did his BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani(1998-2002). He did his MS Computer Science from University of Utah (2005-07). He is currently working with Adobe Systems, Seattle.

Apping guidelines and fundamental Q&A on apping

devdatta — 2007-2-09

Lecture for All

Speaker:Team BITS2MSPHD

Date:September 9 2007
Title:Apping guidelines and fundamental Q&A on apping

Abstract:
This talk will cover all the information you need for applying to MS/PHD programs abroad. You can ask you questions to a team of BITSians who have been there , done that. Target Audience is students who are apping this year.

Biography:
Team BITS2MSPHD consists of Karthik Narayanan, Addala Bhargav, Mayur K Siddana, BITSian alumni who have pursued various graduate courses abroad after their BITS Bachelor's degree.

Computational approach to Catalysis

devdatta — 2007-1-09

Lecture for Chemical

Speaker:Shampa Kandoi
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (University Of Wisconsin -Madison)
B.E (Hons.) Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani ('97)
Date:September 8 2007
Title:Computational approach to Catalysis

Abstract:
Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations serve as a useful tool to understand the atomic and molecular structure and properties, as well as chemical reactivity on well-defined catalytic surfaces. They help to elucidate the mechanisms of complex chemical transformations and also to identify new reaction intermediates. Recently, these calculations have also started to play an important role in the design of new and improved heterogeneous catalysts. This talk will first introduce some key concepts in DFT calculations. The synergism of DFT calculations, experiments, and microkinetic modeling for achieving better understanding of catalytic systems will then be described through examples of reactions related to hydrogen chemistry.

Biography:

Career options, Changing trends,Emerging Areas in CS and IS related fields

devdatta — 2007-31-08

Lecture for CSIS

Speaker:Amit P. Sheth

Date:September 7 2007
Title:Career options, Changing trends,Emerging Areas in CS and IS related fields

Abstract:

Biography:

Core Values in Building a Sustainable Business

devdatta — 2007-13-08

Lecture for All

Speaker:Raju Reddy
Founder and CEO, SierraAtlantic, BE(Hons) EEE, BITS Pilani, MSCS, Virginia Tech
Date:August 20 2007
Title:Core Values in Building a Sustainable Business

Abstract:

Biography:
Raju is the founder and CEO of Sierra Atlantic. With over 1,000 employees, Sierra Atlantic is headquartered in Silicon Valley, has a Global Development Center in Hyderabad, India and offices around the world. Under his leadership, Sierra Atlantic has become a Best-in-Class Global Services company. Before founding Sierra Atlantic in 1993, he spent 10 years at Intel in software development, marketing and general management. Raju holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from BITS Pilani and a Master of Science degree in computer science from Virginia Tech. Raju is a member of the BITS Pilani Board of Directors and a Charter member of TiE Silicon Valley. He also served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Puente, a Wharton School non-profit program which helps under-privileged communities worldwide gain access to technology. Raju also co-founded SIPA (Silicon Valley Indian Professional Association) along with other young Indian engineers from Silicon Valley in 1987.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Network Analysis

devdatta — 2007-12-08

Lecture for Civil

Speaker:Deelesh Mandloi
Product Engineer, ESRI, Redlands
M.S Geography with specialization in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Science , State University of New York, Buffalo
B.E(Hons) Civil , BITS Pilani ('99 Batch)
Date:August 19 2007
Title:Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Network Analysis

Abstract:
Networks form a back bone of many infrastructures in our society. We commute from one place to another using transportation network. We communicate with each other using telecommunications network. This talk will focus on how such geo-spatial networks are represented in a Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The talk will focus about data modeling that enables the representation of such networks with in a GIS. It will be very beneficial for people having background in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Graphs and Theory and Optimization

Biography:
Deelesh is currently working with Network Analyst team at ESRI Redlands, that builds the Network Analyst extension for ArcGIS. He helps in design and testing of software, prepare software documentation, create developer code samples and assist software users with technical questions. Earlier at ESRI, he has worked with ArcWeb Services group at the ArcWeb Content team building new data sources for the product, updating existing data sources and evaluating the suitability of the data from new data providers for future ArcWeb content. He holds an MS from SUNY Buffalo with GPA of 4.0/4.0.

Core Values in building a sustainable business

devdatta — 2007-18-04

Lecture for All

Speaker:Raju Reddy
Founder and CEO, SierraAtlantic, BE(Hons) EEE, BITS Pilani, MSCS, Virginia Tech
Date:April 25 2007
Title:Core Values in building a sustainable business

Abstract:

Building micro-multinationals

devdatta — 2007-15-04

Lecture for All

Speaker:Chandra Bhople
Director, Business Development, Osellus BE(Hons) EEE, MMS, BITS Pilani, 1981
Date:April 22 2007
Title:Building micro-multinationals

Abstract:
In a connected business world of today, entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to build successful small companies which do global business. These are Micro-Multinationals and they could be started from any location in the world. The talk will discuss the characteristics of such companies and what it takes to build a successful Micro-Multinational.

Biography:
Chandra has 20 years of U.S. and international experience in sales, business development, and marketing for software, hardware and services companies in financial, telecommunications, government, manufacturing and education sectors. He has held executive and management positions at Formulasys, TechSpan (now Headstrong), Sun Microsystems, SysScan Asia, and Digital Equipment. Chandra earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and MBA with distinction from BITS Pilani, India.

Apping for M.S./PhD.

devdatta — 2007-15-04

Lecture for All

Speaker:Mr. Karthik N.Subramania
BE(Hons)Electronics & Instrumentation, BITS Pilani('01 batch)
M.S. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
Date:April 22 2007
Title:Apping for M.S./PhD.

Abstract:

Biography:

Antibody Based Therapeutics and Applications

devdatta — 2007-10-04

Lecture for Chemical Engg

Speaker:Shanta Boddapati
Batch of 2001, B.E. Chemical Engineering,
Ph.D candidate in Chemical Engineering, Arizona State University
Date:April 17 2007
Title:Antibody Based Therapeutics and Applications

Abstract:
Antibodies play a very important role in the immune system. Their properties can also be exploited for therapeutic purposes. The talk will cover using antibodies and scFv's as therapeutics and some of the "protein engineering" strategies that can be applied to "tune" their properties. It will also cover the applications of these therapeutics and some basic techniques used to develop the same.

Biography:

Placements & Journey from BITS to BCG

devdatta — 2007-7-04

Lecture for All

Speaker:Mr. Anupam Mathur
B.E.(Hons)Mechanical Engineering, BITS Pilani('99 batch)
MBA,IIM Ahmedabad
Boston Consulting Group, Singapore
Date:April 14 2007
Title:Placements & Journey from BITS to BCG

Abstract:

Biography:

Demystifying the Common Admission Test(CAT)

devdatta — 2007-6-04

Lecture for All

Speaker:Mr. Deepak Kapur
IIM Indore & BITS Graduate('95 batch)
Visiting Faculty, Finance & Acc.(IIM Indore)
Date:April 13 2007
Title:Demystifying the Common Admission Test(CAT)

Abstract:

Biography:

Hedge Funds: The 700 billion dollar industry

devdatta — 2007-29-03

Lecture for Wall Street Club

Speaker:Laetitia Pichot de Cayeux
Texas Pacific Group
Date:April 5 2007
Title:Hedge Funds: The 700 billion dollar industry

Abstract:

Biography:
Laetita is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. She has also worked with Goldman Sachs. Currently she is with the Texas Pacific Group.

The Mysteries of Plant Biochemistry

devdatta — 2007-26-03

Lecture for Bio Sci

Speaker:Dr. Harsh Bais
University of Delaware
Date:April 2 2007
Title:The Mysteries of Plant Biochemistry

Abstract:
The rhizosphere encompasses the millimeters of soil surrounding a plant root where complex biological and ecological processes occur. The work presented through the talk will describe the recent advances in elucidating the role of root exudates in interactions between plant roots and other plants, microbes, and nematodes present in the rhizosphere. Evidence indicating that root exudates may take part in the biochemical and cellular signaling events that initiate the execution of these interactions will also be discussed. Various positive and negative plant-plant and plant-microbe interactions will be highlighted and described from the molecular to the ecosystem scale.

Biography:

Journey from BITS to the zenith of corporate excellence

devdatta — 2007-23-03

Lecture for All

Speaker:Vivek Paul
Partner, Texas Pacific Group.
Formerly, Vice Chairman, Wipro and CEO of its global information technology, product engineering, and business process services segments
Date:March 30 2007
Title: Journey from BITS to the zenith of corporate excellence

Abstract:
Vivek Paul takes a walk down memory lane , with an interactive session with the students of BITS, Pilani, covering anything and everything. Organised in collaboration with Wall Street Club, BITS , Pilani

Biography:
Vivek Paul, is one of the most influential business persons in the world. A EEE graduate from BITS, Pilani, he received his MBA from University of Massachusetts. He has been ranked the "Best Manager of the Year" in 2004 by Business World. He has also been named one of the "Top 30 CEO's by Barrons.
Starting his career at Pepsi Co, he did a short stint at Bain & co. He also ran the global CT (Computerized Tomography) business of GE and reported directly to the Chairman of GE. In fact he was hand picked by Jack Welch for the job. He also did valuable work as the President and CEO of GE's medical equipment JV in India. In his tenure as the President, he made it the "best joint venture in Asia" (Source: The Economist) and made India a large exporter of high value engineering goods.
His most famous success as a manager has been the exponential growth of Wipro Technologies that he achieved while at the helm of it's global IT, product engineering, and business process services segments. He converted this $150 million business into a $1 billion behemoth in just six years. During his tenure as Vice Chairman of Wipro, he was the most highly paid executive in India. After quitting Wipro, he joined the venture capital firm, Texas Pacific Group as a partner. Currently, he oversees the new technologies and life sciences investments of the group working in close co ordination with its Asian arm, Newbridge Capital. The group manages a global portfolio of approximately $70 billion in revenue. Besides TPG, he is also serving on the board of Electronic Arts and is a member of the BITS Senate.

Programmable Software on Chip(PSOC)

devdatta — 2007-21-03

Lecture for CSIS EEE E&I

Speaker:Kaushik Subramanian
Cypress Semiconductors
Date:March 28 2007
Title:Programmable Software on Chip(PSOC)

Abstract:

Biography:

Performance Analysis and Trouble Shooting Of Industrial Process Control Loops.

devdatta — 2007-17-03

Lecture for Chemical Engg

Speaker:Dr.Lakshminarayanan Samavedham
Assistant Professor,National University Of Singapore
B.E(Hons) Chemical Engineering1988, BITS Pilani
MS (Chemical Engineering.),IIT Madras,
PhD (Process Control) University of Alberta, Canada, 1997.
Date:March 24 2007
Title:Performance Analysis and Trouble Shooting Of Industrial Process Control Loops.

Abstract:

Biography:

Inside the Animal Cell Culture Laboratory

devdatta — 2007-9-03

Lecture for Bio Sci

Speaker:Manoj Kannan
M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems, M.E. Biotechnology from BITS-Pilani
Date:March 16 2007
Title:Inside the Animal Cell Culture Laboratory

Abstract:
This lecture will cover the routine techniques used in an animal cell culture laboratory, using plenty of pictorial aids. The aim is to give a virtual tour of the laboratory so that students who do not currently have access to one can get benefited.

Biography:
Manoj went to BITS in 1996 and did both his undergraduate and masters degrees there. Manoj is working toward Ph.D. at the National Cancer Institute, Maryland, USA.

Entrepreneurship-Food for thought

devdatta — 2007-8-03

Lecture for All

Speaker:Jayan Ramankutty
Serial Entrepreneur
Date:March 15 2007
Title:Entrepreneurship-Food for thought

Abstract:

Biography:
Jayan Ramankutty (1971 batch) is Vice President of Cypress Semiconductor�s Data Communications division, and co-founder and Director of Empowertel. Jayan was founder, President and COO of Lara Networks, Inc., which he sold to Cypress Semiconductor in 2000. He has held various senior level technical and management positions in Alliance Semiconductor, VIA Technologies and Elxsi. He also founded, and sold Nimbus Technology to Alliance Semiconductor prior to going IPO. Jayan has over 18 years of extensive experience in the field of research, design and development of large, multi-processor computer systems, complex ASICs and SoCs targeted towards networking and telecommunication markets. Jayan holds an MS in Computer Engineering from San Jose State University and a BE (Hons) EEE from BITS. He is currently chief executive officer of Yume Networks, a San Jose startup that delivers broadband content for Indian ex-patriate.

San Francisco Bay : Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources and Ecology

devdatta — 2007-4-03

Lecture for Civil Engg

Speaker:Vamsi Krishna Sridharan
Doctoral Research Scholar, Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ,Stanford University
Date:March 11 2007
Title:San Francisco Bay : Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources and Ecology

Abstract:
The initial part of the lecture will be given by Dr. Stephen G. Monismith ((PhD, University of California, Berkeley; PDF, University of Western Australia). The talk will focus on several ecological and environmental issues pertaining to the effects of water resources use on the ecology of the San Francisco Bay. Several key concepts pertaining to the role of Fluid Mechanics in the environment will be introduced to the students. The lecture will also underline the need for understanding fundamental issues related to hydrology and fluid mechanics in order to develop strategies for environmental sustainability.

Biography:
Vamsi graduated from BITS with BE (Hons) Civil Engineering Degree as part of the class of 2004. He then did Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering, from the Singapore Stanford Partnership Program (SSP), a joint program with Stanford University and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and graduated in 2005. He worked in Singapore at NTU as a Project Officer under Dr. Adrian Law in the area of Fluid Mechanics applied to membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Fluid Mechanics at Stanford University under the guidance of Dr. Stephen Monismith. He is working on a computational model to study the effect of flows in the San Fancisco Bay on movement of fish larvae. His research experience includes computational modeling and lab scale non-invasive measurements of fluid flow. For the past two years, he has also been a teaching assistant in three graduate level courses in Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology taught at Stanford University. While at BITS, He was an active member of the Civil Engineering Association , and served as second year representative of the association and as APOGEE coordinator and High rise magazine sub-editor in his third year. Some of the projects he worked on while at BITS are: Expert system based drought management under Dr. K. S. Raju, GIS based drought management under Dr. Rajiv Gupta, Municipal Solid Waste characterization in Vidya Vihar campus under Dr. V. Ramakrishna and design and fabrication of live suspension bridge under Dr. S.P. Gupta. He was also an active member of the Department of Trophy Fabrication during and the Department of Closed Circuit Television during his first year. During his second and third years, he was also involved in the cultural activities of the Pilani Tamil Mandram (PTM) as an amateur pantomimer.

The MBA experience

devdatta — 2007-4-02

Lecture for All

Speaker:Prerna Goel
MBA, Queens Business School
Date:February 11 2007
Title:The MBA experience

Abstract:
MBA is a totally different experience. This talk will discuss the life during a MBA. It will also cover the different opportunities and options available after a MBA.

Biography:
Prerna Goel did her MBA from Queens School of Business, Canada. She is currently working with CIBC Toronto. Previously, she worked for close to three years in Texas Instruments and had a brief stint at Techspan India Ltd.

Overseas MBA - How ?

devdatta — 2007-4-02

Lecture for All

Speaker:Abhinav Gattani
MBA Student, Kellogg's School of Management
Date:February 11 2007
Title:Overseas MBA - How ?

Abstract:
The talk will cover the following topics :

How to prepare for an abroad MBA ?
What to do on campus ?
What to do off campus (professional career) ?

Biography:

Overseas MBA � Why ?

devdatta — 2007-3-02

Lecture for All

Speaker:Abhinav Khushraj
MBA Student, MIT Sloan School of Management
Date:February 10 2007
Title:Overseas MBA � Why ?

Abstract:
The talk will cover the following topics :

Why should you consider doing a MBA abroad ?
The differences between indian and foreign business schools.
Information about top B schools.
Different ways to prepare your MBA profile.

Biography:

Finance as a Career Option

devdatta — 2007-3-02

Lecture for Wall Street Club

Speaker:Venu Palaparthi

Date:February 10 2007
Title:Finance as a Career Option

Abstract:

Biography:

Wall Street Club : Start Off Lecture

devdatta — 2007-27-01

Lecture for Wall Street Club

Speaker:Sameer Singla
ISB, India
Date:February 3 2007
Title:Wall Street Club : Start Off Lecture

Abstract:

Biography:

Grass Root Entrepreneurship (key elements)

devdatta — 2007-26-01

Lecture for All

Speaker:Sasi Kanth Chemalamudi

Date:February 2 2007
Title:Grass Root Entrepreneurship (key elements)

Abstract:

Current Scenario: The next twenty years are the most crucial of India. Opportunities are bright for entrepreneurs (Indians especially). The envirnment is most conducive to give yourself the best. No point compromising for 20k, 40k or 50k per month.
My experiences as a beginner

Biography:
Founded Habits Edutainment Pvt. Ltd. - India's first Edutainment Company. We have two more divisions - Habits Technology Office and Habits Business Consultancy Division (for start-ups and small-businesses)
We are a team of 8 as of now and we are organising our second recruitment drive aiming at being a team of 18 by mid Feb.
We are working on lauching Habits Edutainment Lounges all over the city of Hyderabad (and gradually spread all over India)
I was selected by BusinessWeek as one of Asia's 20 Best Entrepreneurs under the age of 25. I wish to have a degree in Entrepreneurship from INSEAD (France) once I set Habits on the track perfectly

Cost-effectiveness analysis using Markov modeling

devdatta — 2006-18-11

Lecture for Pharmacy

Speaker:Dr Rahul Ganguly
B.Pharm, BIT, Mesra, 1992, M. Pharm, BITS, Pilani, 1994, Ph.D, University of Georgia, 2003
Date:November 25 2006
Title:Cost-effectiveness analysis using Markov modeling

Abstract:
Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA), one of the mostly used study designs in Pharmacoeconomics. Markov modeling is commonly used to evaluate the impact of competing health care technologies including prescription drugs. This presentation is aimed at understanding.

What is Markov modeling and why do we need it?

What are some of the important concepts around Markov modeling?

How do we apply Markov modeling to answer research questions?

This talk aims at acquainting the students interested in pursuing research/career in Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacoeconomics, Health Economics with research going on in this area. All students with interest in Pharmacy, Management, Computer science, Biological sciences are encouraged to attend.

Biography:
Dr. Ganguly works on the health economic and outcomes research aspects of neurological products in early phases of development at GlaxoSmithKline, Global Research and Development. He is also adjunct assistant professor at the University of Arkansas, Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy department. Before joining GlaxoSmithKline he was on faculty at the University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy teaching and developing a research program in health economics and outcomes research.

His research interests are:

Methodological issues in retrospective database research. For e.g. techniques for reducing selection bias, research design

Reimbursement and access for pharmaceutical products and their impact on overall resource utilization (Policy analysis)

Cost-effectiveness analysis of pharmaceutical products (Decision modeling)

Introduction to Storage Area Networks - 1

devdatta — 2006-12-11

Lecture for CS / IS

Speaker:Ashish Shah
Lead iSCSI team, CISCO Systems, MS EE, Stanford, 2001, BE(Hons) EEE, BITS Pilani, 1998
Date:November 19 2006
Title:Introduction to Storage Area Networks - 1

Abstract:
# IP storage (protocol details, how/when they are used, comparison with competing technologies)

iSCSI

FCIP
# Case Studies of SANs

e.g. a multilayer datacenter SAN

e.g. use of FCIP for long-distance replications

Biography:
Ashish Shah is BE(Hons) EEE from BITS Pilani (1998), and MS EE from Stanford (2001). He is currently leading the iSCSI team in the MDS SAN Switch product line at the Data Center Business Unit of Cisco Systems in San Jose, CA.

Design of Experiments - Part 2

devdatta — 2006-12-11

Lecture for Mechanical Engg

Speaker:Shilpa Gupta
Phd (Industrial Statistics) Arizona State University MS (Industrial Engineering) Arizona State University, 2004 BE (Hons) Mechanical Engg, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:November 19 2006
Title:Design of Experiments - Part 2

Abstract:

Biography:
Shilpa Gupta is currently doing Phd in Industrial Statistics at ASU. She holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certificate in Statistics.

Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) - Emerging Research Directions

devdatta — 2006-9-11

Lecture for Mechanical Engg, EEE / Instru, CS / IS

Speaker:Pramila Rani
R&D Engineer, Metis Design, Phd, Electrical Engg, Vanderbilt University, 2005, BE(Hons) EEE, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:November 16 2006
Title:Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) - Emerging Research Directions

Abstract:
It will focus on the state-of-art in HRI and the new research areas that are emerging with respect to entertainment and service robots. Multi-modal human-robot interaction consisting of facial expressions, vocal intonation, gestures, postures, and physiology are fast replacing traditional interfaces. The goal is to achieve high-dimensional, intuitive, and seamless interaction between humans and robots. This requires a synergistic integration of areas such as engineering, psychology, and computer science. This talk aims at acquainting the students interested in pursuing research/career in HRI with research going on in this area.

All students with interest in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning are encouraged to attend

Biography:
Pramila Rani, R&D Engineer at Metis Design, received her B.E(Honors) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science in 2001, and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2003. As part of her Masters� work she developed a fuzzy-logic based affect-recognition system that could predict the underlying affective state of a person from his/her physiological signals. Continuing her research in this field, she received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2005. Her research focused on the area of human-robot interaction in which she developed affective feedback-based implicit communication framework for advanced human-robot interaction. She specializes in signal processing, machine learning, robotics, and linear control theory. Her work on making intelligent, emotion-sensitive robots was featured in several news websites and on TV, including BBC and TechTV. She was among the 35 students selected worldwide to take part in the RAS/IFRR Summer School on "Human-Robot Interaction" in July 2004. She was also nominated for the Chancellor�s list during 2004 and then again in 2005. Dr. Rani has several technical publications in her areas of expertise, including three book chapters, and is currently a member and contributing author for the IEEE, and AAAI.

Design of Experiments - Part I

devdatta — 2006-5-11

Lecture for Mechanical Engg

Abstract:
Introduction to DOE, Introduction to ANOVA, 2k Factorial Designs

2^k-p Fractional Factorial Design, Response Surface Methods

Random Factors in experiments and Nested and Split Plot Design

Biography:
Shilpa Gupta is currently doing Phd in Industrial Statistics at ASU. She holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certificate in Statistics.

MBA - From the eyes of a BITSian - Part III

devdatta — 2006-4-11

Lecture for All

Speaker:Madhusudan S.N.
Mahindra British Telecom, PGDBM, IIMA, 2005, BE(Hons) EEE, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:November 11 2006
Title:MBA - From the eyes of a BITSian - Part III

Abstract:
Focus on IIMA + Career Path and Post MBA opputunities

Biography:
Madhu is working onsite with Bristish Telecom in London and graduated from IIMA

Component Based Software Architecture on Embedded Mobile Platforms

devdatta — 2006-29-10

Lecture for CS / IS / EEE / Instru

Speaker:Karthick Chinnaswami
Sr Staff Engg, Qualcomm, MS CS, Clemson University, MSc(Tech), IS, BITS Pilani, 1994
Date:November 5 2006
Title:Component Based Software Architecture on Embedded Mobile Platforms

Abstract:

Evolution of embedded system architecture: Mid/Late 90s (Limited memory, no heap), Early 2000s (increased memory, more processing power, filesystem) to where we are today (multimedia, desktop/mobile convergence, full blown OS support)
Object Oriented programming and Embedded Systems: Are OO languages inefficient on embedded systems ?
Component Based Software Architecture: Introduction, overview and advantages. (this part will be the main focus of the presentation). Will have code snippets in C++ to better explain various concepts.

Target Audience: 3rd/4th year Comp Sci and Info Sys students.

Biography:
Karthick Chinnaswami (90C6xxxxx) graduated from Pilani with M.Sc.(Tech.) Information Systems in 1994 and M.S. Computer Science from Clemson University. He is currently a Senior Staff Engineer/Manager at Qualcomm where he is co-architect of an effort for refactoring the multimedia subsystem.

Introduction to Epigenetics

devdatta — 2006-28-10

Lecture for Bio Sci

Speaker:Manoj Kannan
M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems, M.E. Biotechnology from BITS-Pilani
Date:November 4 2006
Title:Introduction to Epigenetics

Abstract:
The emerging field of epigenetics holds great promise to enable answer fundamental questions in biology that directly impact development of disease cure strategies. Today, a great deal of biomedical research is focused in various areas of epigenetics. In my lecture I shall introduce the audience to this field, explain the various epigenetic processes in the cell (eg. DNA methylation, histone modifications), and briefly describe their relevance to important diseases like cancer.

Biography:
Manoj went to BITS in 1996 and did both his undergraduate and masters degrees there. Manoj is working toward Ph.D. at the National Cancer Institute, Maryland, USA.

TCP/IP Security Issues

devdatta — 2006-25-10

Lecture for CS / IS

Speaker:Nasir Memon
Professor - Department of Computer and Information Science & Director, ISIS Lab, Polytechnic University. Phd, CS, UNL, 1992, BE(Hons) Chemical MSc Mathematics, BITS Pilani, 1982
Date:November 1 2006
Title:TCP/IP Security Issues

Abstract:
In this lecture we will examine different security issues related to the TCP/IP suite of protocols. TCP/IP was not designed with security in mind and does not contain mechanisms to provide confidentiality, integrity and availability. Consequently, there have been numerous techniques, some quite ingenious, developed to circumvent the security of a TCP/IP connection. We will review some of the more important of such techniques and discuss simple solutions wherever possible. Topics to be covered will include fingerprinting, sniffing, hijacking, DDoS, DNS. The lecture will NOT cover the different cryptographic solutions that have been recently developed to address these security issues. A knowledge of TCP/IP will be assumed. No knowledge of cryptography is required.

Biography:
Prof Memon has strong research interests in Data Compression, Computer and Network Security, Digital Forensics and Multimedia Processing. For more information, please visit his home page and his lab

Microfluidics - A Primer

devdatta — 2006-23-09

Lecture for Chemical Engg

Speaker:Ketan Bhatt
Post Doctoral Fellow, UIUC, Phd, Chemical and Biomolecular Engg, NCSU, 2006, BE(Hons) Chemical Engg, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:September 30 2006
Title:Microfluidics - A Primer

Abstract:
Microfluidics deals with the behavior, precise control and manipulation of micro- liter and nano- liter volumes of fluids. It is a multidisciplinary field comprising physics, chemistry, engineering and biotechnology, with practical applications to the design of systems in which such small volumes of fluids will be used. Microfluidics emerged in the 1990s and now is used in the development of DNA chips, micro- propulsion, micro- thermal technologies, and lab-on-a-chip technology.

The behavior of fluids at the microscale can differ from 'macrofluidic' behavior as factors such as surface tension, energy dissipation, and fluidic resistance start to dominate the system. Microfluidics studies how these behaviors change, and how they can be worked around, or exploited for new uses. At these scales (channel diameters of around 10 to several hundred micrometers), some interesting and unintuitive properties appear. The Reynolds number, which characterizes the presence of turbulent flow, is extremely low; therefore the flow will remain Laminar. As a result, two fluids joining for example will not mix easily and only diffusion alone will cause the two compounds to mingle.

This lecture will introduce the listeners to the various concepts in microfluidics. It will outline the challenges and applications in the field of channel based microfluidic systems. It will also discuss the field of droplet based microfluidics and present some of the author�s work in this area.

Biography:
Ketan Bhatt received his B.E. (Honors) in Chemical Engineering from BITS, Pilani in 2001. He joined Professor Orlin Velev�s research group at North Carolina State University in Raleigh soon after. He received his M. S. in Chemical in 2003 and his Ph. D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering in 2006. His graduate research was focused on the manipulation and assembly of colloidal particles and fluids using alternating electric fields. His research work has lead to publications in such prestigious journals as Nature and Nature Materials. He has accepted a post doctoral research position in Professor Jennifer Lewis�s research group at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign starting September 2006.

Machine Translation

devdatta — 2006-18-09

Lecture for CS / IS

Speaker:Saurabh Deshpande
PhD student, CS, Univ of Rochester, NY, BE(Hons) CS, BITS Pilani, 2005
Date:September 25 2006
Title:Machine Translation

Abstract:

What is Machine Translation?
Why is it hard?
A brief history and important approaches
the IBM models(the most primitive translation models)
Basic MT framework (language/translation model)
Examples of language/translation model(eg. HMM models)
Overview of synchronous grammars
Syntax and Semantics : Evaluation
Where are we heading?

For beginners, try translation on http://www.google.com/language_tools

Biography:
Saurabh Deshpande is a second year Phd student in Statistical NLP at University of Rochester, NY. He graduated from BITS, Pilani in 2005 with a dual degree in Computer Science and Biological Science.

SPC with Autocorrelated Process Data

devdatta — 2006-17-09

Lecture for Mechanical Engg

Speaker:Shilpa Gupta
Phd (Industrial Statistics) Arizona State University MS (Industrial Engineering) Arizona State University, 2004 BE (Hons) Mechanical Engg, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:September 24 2006
Title:SPC with Autocorrelated Process Data

Abstract:
With a brief introduction to statistical process control, the talk aims to discuss challenges faced while monitoring autocorrelated process and will introduce techniques for setting up monitoring schemes for the same.

Pre-requisites: A basic course in probability and statistics

Biography:
Shilpa Gupta is currently doing Phd in Industrial Statistics at ASU. She holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certificate in Statistics.

Mechanisms of Activation of Immune cell receptors

devdatta — 2006-16-09

Lecture for Bio Sci

Speaker:Mahima Swamy
Graduate Student( Phd) in Molecular Immunology, Max Planck Institute for Immunobiology, Freiburg, Germany 2003.
M.Sc. Biological Sciences, ME, Biotechnology BITS Pilani, 1998-2003
Date:September 23 2006
Title:Mechanisms of Activation of Immune cell receptors

Abstract:
T cells and B cells are the main arms of the adaptive immune system in the body�s response to foreign pathogen invasion. The T cell antigen receptor (TCR) and the B cell antigen receptor (BCR) recognize foreign antigens, triggering signaling cascades with multiple outcomes, depending on the antigen. How these receptors transduce an extracellular ligand-binding event into intracellular signals is not clearly understood. I will discuss the different models of signal initiation by these receptors, with a focus on the structure of the TCR as a means to understanding its activation.

All students with interest in Biology /Immunology are encouraged to attend.

Biography:
Mahima Swamy is currently a Phd student in molecular immunology at the Max Planck Institute for Immunobiology, Germany. She completed her M.Sc. Biological Sciences and M.E., Biotechnology from BITS Pilani in 2003.

Multi-scale modeling and simulations of materials and biological systems

devdatta — 2006-10-09

Lecture for Chemical Engg

Speaker:Arthi Jayaraman
Phd, Chemical Engg, NCSU, 2006, BE(Hons) Chemical Engg, BITS Pilani, 2000
Date:September 17 2006
Title:Multi-scale modeling and simulations of materials and biological systems

Abstract:
This lecture will introduce the students to various multi-scale modeling and simulation methods and applications of these methods to various materials science problems (eg- phase behavior of polymer blends, adsorption in carbon nanotubes, colloidal systems, etc.) and biological problems (eg- drug design, protein folding and aggregation, etc.)

1. Overview of computer simulation methods � Monte Carlo Simulations and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
2. How to choose an appropriate computational method given a problem
3. Computational study of materials systems
4. Computational study of biological systems

Recommended texts: Molecular Modeling: Principles and Applications by Andrew Leach, Understanding Molecular Simulations by Frenkel and Smit

Biography:
Arthi Jayaraman received her B.E. (Hons) in Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani in 2000. She went on to work with Dr. Carol K. Hall and Dr. Jan Genzer at North Carolina State University and got her M.S. Chemical Engineering in 2002 and Ph D in Chemical Engineering in 2006. Her doctoral work was devoted to understanding molecular recognition in biomimetic polymer systems using computer simulations. Her research has been published in high impact journals such as Physical Review Letters and Biophysical Journal. Currently, she is doing her postdoctoral work with Dr. Kenneth Schweizer in the department of Material Science and Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Semantic Web � an Overview

devdatta — 2006-10-09

Lecture for CS / IS

Speaker:Sivaramakrishnan Narayanan (k2)
PhD, CS, OSU, BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani, 2002
Date:September 17 2006
Title:Semantic Web � an Overview

Abstract:
Most of the Web's content today is designed for humans to read, not for computer programs to manipulate meaningfully. Computers can adeptly parse Web pages for layout and routine processing�here a header, there a link to another page�but in general, computers have no reliable way to process the semantics.

The next generation of the Web, named Semantic Web, is an attempt to standardize ways to express semantics. It will enable computers to combine related data meaningfully. The Knowledge Representation community and the Web Standardization community (W3C) are working together to develop logics and representations to achieve this end. This lecture will present an overview of the same with pointers to resources for further study. Based on audience response, a follow up lecture may also be scheduled.

Pre-requites: The talk will mainly be targeted at students with CS/IS/Math background in their 3rd year. Some basic knowledge about the Web will be useful. Some elementary set theory/boolean logic will also help.

Biography:
k2 is BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani (2002) and is currently pursuing PhD at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. He has two arms and two legs.

Introduction to Computer Vision

devdatta — 2006-4-09

Lecture for CS / IS

Speaker:K L Arvind
Manager of Technology, Sarnoff in India
Date:September 11 2006
Title:Introduction to Computer Vision

Abstract:
-How is vision related to sensing, control, AI -Applied vision - sampling of vision applications (vehicle safety, medical imaging, entertainment, autonomous navigation, industrial inspection)

Biography:
Arvind graduated from Birla Institute of Technology and Science with a Masters degree in Systems Software and a Masters degree in Chemistry. He then went on to do a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. During the course of graduate study, he also dabbled with a startup on virtual medical simulation and also had a stint at a high-technology small business (Intelligent Automation). After that he worked at Honeywell, Bangalore for some time and now he is managing technology for Sarnoff in India.

Regulatory T-cells and Autoimmunity

devdatta — 2006-3-09

Lecture for Bio Sci

Speaker:Uma Chandrasekaran
Grad Student, Medical College of Georgia, USA, MSc(Bio Sci), BE(Hons) Instrumentation, BITS Pilani, 2005
Date:September 10 2006
Title:Regulatory T-cells and Autoimmunity

Abstract:
Naturally occurring Regulatory T-cells play a vital role in establishing tolerance to self constituents, with their dysfunction leading to Autoimmune pathology. Their ontogeny, signal transduction are the most popular area of Immunological research. Understanding their function will aide the treatment of wide spectrum of diseases namely � Autoimmunity and Cancer. All students with interest in Biology /Immunology are encouraged to attend.

Prerequisites: Basics in Immunology will be helpful

Biography:
Uma Chandrasekaran, Graduate student at Medical College of Georgia(MCG), received her M.Sc(Hons.) Biological Sciences and B.E(Honors) in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science in 2005. She did her Summer Fellowships in India (IISc) as well as in Medical College of Georgia(USA).As part of her Internship she worked on signal transduction in T-cells and went on continue her Phd with the same lab group in MCG. At present her area of research is Regulatory T-cells, their enrichment and delineation of their signaling.

MS/Phd - the BITSian angle

devdatta — 2006-19-08

Lecture for MS / Phd Admissions

Speaker:Sanketh Shetty
PhD (ECE) UIUC (current),MS(EE) NCSU(04-06), B.E(Hons.) EEE BITS Pilani (00-04)
Date:August 26 2006
Title:MS/Phd - the BITSian angle

Abstract:
- Statistics on how BITSians perform
- Common mistakes which BITSians make
- What resources can you make use of which are specific to BITSians

Biography:

MS/Phd Application Process Details

devdatta — 2006-19-08

Lecture for MS / Phd Admissions

Speaker:Nitish Korula
Phd CS, UIUC BE(Hons) CS, BITS Pilani
Date:August 26 2006
Title:MS/Phd Application Process Details

Abstract:
- Basic components of Apping like GRE, SOP, Resume etc.
- Supplement the application with other components
Break some myths like low GPA, no aid, MS vs Phd etc.

Biography:
Nitish is pursuing a PhD at UIUC in Algorithms

MBA - From the eyes of a BITSian - Part II

devdatta — 2006-12-08

Lecture for All

Speaker:Madhurjya Banerjee
IIM Bangalore, 2005-2007, BE(Hons) E&I, BITS Pilani, 2001-2005
Date:August 19 2006
Title:MBA - From the eyes of a BITSian - Part II

Abstract:
Focus on IIMB and Admissions - the CAT, resources to tackle the exams

Biography:

MBA - From the eyes of a BITSian - Part I

devdatta — 2006-12-08

Lecture for All

Speaker:Subramaniyan Krishnan
MBA, ISB, 2005, BE(Hons) EEE, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:August 19 2006
Title:MBA - From the eyes of a BITSian - Part I

Abstract:
Focus on ISB + Why MBA

Biography:
Worked for DaimlerChrysler Research & Technology India for three years before completing MBA from Indian School of Business (Class of 2005. Working with Trilogy India for the past one year.

MS/Phd - Overview of Higher Studies and life after graduate school

devdatta — 2006-6-08

Lecture for MS / Phd Admissions

Speaker:Sagnik Nandy
Software Engineer, Google Inc Phd Computer Science, UCSD, 2005 BE(Hons) CS, BITS Pilani, 2001
Date:August 13 2006
Title:MS/Phd - Overview of Higher Studies and life after graduate school

Abstract:
Graduate School Life
Difference between MS and PhD
Various Job options

Biography:
Sagnik Nandy received his B.E. (Hons) in Computer Science from BITS, Pilani in 2001. He subsequently went to University of Califronia, San Diego and recieved his PhD in Computer Science in 2005. He is currently working as a Software Engineer at Google in Mountain View, CA.

Global Positioning Systems

devdatta — 2006-21-04

Lecture for EEE / Instru

Speaker:Mayur Shah
Senior Software Engineer, Qualcomm Inc, M.S. (Electrical Engineering) Arizona State University M.Sc. (Physics), B.E. (Electrical & Electronics) BITS Pilani, Class of 2002.
Date:April 28 2006
Title:Global Positioning Systems

Abstract:
1. Basics of GPS 2. How GPS works ? 3. Applications of GPS.

Biography:
Mayur Shah received M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University in 2004. He received B.E.(Hons.) in Electrical Engineering and M.Sc. (Hons.) Physics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, in 2002. He is currently working on GPS receiver algorithm design at Qualcomm.

Design of Experiments

devdatta — 2006-16-04

Lecture for Mechanical Engg

Abstract:

Biography:
Shilpa Gupta is currently doing Phd in Industrial Statistics at ASU. She holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certificate in Statistics.

Basics of Information Retrieval

devdatta — 2006-16-04

Lecture for CS / IS

Speaker:Shashikant Khandelwal
Chief Architect, Search Technologies, TheFind Inc. M.S. (Computer Science) Stanford University BE. (Computer Science) BITS Pilani, Class of 2001
Date:April 23 2006
Title:Basics of Information Retrieval

Abstract:
This talk will act as an introductory talk for Information Retrieval techniques.

It will cover topics like the search and browse paradigms, relevance measures like precision and recall, inverted indices, clustering and classification, and personalization.

There is no prerequisite required for this lecture. 1st yearites can attend too.

Biography:
Shashikant is BE(Hons) CS from BITS Pilani (2001), and MS CS from Stanford (2004). He is currently leading the Entity Extraction and Search Relevance team at TheFind Inc. TheFind is a search engine startup which is trying to break the barriers of comprehensiveness and relevance for shopping search.

Power of the BITSAA Network for the BITSian Entrepreneur

devdatta — 2006-12-03

Lecture for All

Speaker:Alagu Periyannan, Jayan Ramankutty, Prem Jain, Punita Pandey, Raju Reddy, Vivek Paul

Date:March 19 2006
Title:Power of the BITSAA Network for the BITSian Entrepreneur

Abstract:
Leverage the BITSAA network to create a forum for

Inspiring and training the next generation of BITSian Entrepreneurs
Finding business partners, advisors and investors
Tapping into BITSian talent
Providing investment opportunities

Biography: