EVENT TITLE : First Year Orientation Program-August2025
Alumni Talk :From Campus to Code: My Journey into AI, Security, and Autonomous Vehicles
DATE : 08.08.2025
TIME : 2.00 pm to 2.50 pm
VENUE :Gallery Hall 1
Event Convenor :Dr.N.V.S Sree Rathna Lakshmi,Professor and HOD-ECE
Event coordinators : Dr.P.Ramani,AP/ECE, Dr. C. Aravindan, AP/ECE
Alumni coordinator:Dr.P.RamaniAP(SG)/ECE
No. of Participants : 120 (ECE -First Year)
SPEAKER :Dr.Harrison kurunathan M.Tech,Ph.D (Branch: ECE)
(Batch:2008-2012-Alumnus) , Integrated Researcher,CISTER, Portugal
Profile of the Speaker :
Dr.Harrison kurunathan is a alumni of 2012 batch ECE Department , SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram. He is currently employed as Integrated Researcher, CISTER, Portugal. Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Skilled in network theory and analysis and has a strong drive to learn and develop new IoT technologies and standards.
Summary of the Event:
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized an engaging guest interaction session on the topic “From Campus to Code: My Journey into AI, Security, and AutonomousVehicles”. Dr.Harrison kurunathan shared an inspiring career journey, highlighting how skills developed during the academic phase can be effectively applied to cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and autonomous vehicles. Through real-life experiences and industry case studies, students gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in these rapidly evolving domains.
In this inspiring guest session students discovered how innovative hardware integration and intelligent sensing can transform next-generation mobility solutions. The speaker discussed practical approaches to embedding communication modules in smart systems and using vision- based algorithms for enhanced navigation. The interactive exchange encouraged participants to think creatively, explore interdisciplinary knowledge, and apply emerging technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges.
The session emphasized the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and problem- solving in building a successful career in technology. The interactive Q&A encouraged students to clarify their doubts, explore diverse career paths and understand the interdisciplinary nature of modern engineering roles. Overall, the program motivated students to think beyond traditional boundaries and embrace innovation, preparing them to make meaningful contributions in AI, security, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
