Student Branch
EVENTS TIMELINE
IEEE Xtreme 15.0
23 October 2021
Our IEEE members have participated in intercollegiate coding contest and secured a place in top 20% rank world wide
05 october 2021
The inauguration of GCT IEEE Student Chapter was held on October 5 , with Dr.Umashankar Subramaniam, GCT Alumnus, former Vice Chair IEEE Madras Section, as the chief guest. The event was graced by the presence of Dr.P.Thamarai. principal of GCT. Dr.V.Gopalakrishnan, HOD/EEE and EIE, and Dr. Ranjith Kumar, branch counselor of IEEE and the members of club were appointed
To explore the new dimensions of patient care through real time health monitoring and access to patients health data
Identifying the research problems,brainstorming the solutions,technical writing and documentation methodology.
GCT IEEE student Chapter Orientation with 2nd and 3rd year students filled with lot of fun and demonstration of IOT with a Demo project
Orientation program
20 November 2021
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Webinar on techniques for innovative research ideas
20 November 2021
Importance of research, scrutinizing the proposal , elaborating the analytics and filling patents.
Skynet 1.0
Decembr 22nd 2021 - May 27th 2022
It's an innovation hackathon contest to bring all our ideas into life. It consists of three phases and knowledge flowing procedure
Orientation session for International Robotics Contest
07/04/2022
Orientation session for International Robotics Contest was held in the campus to create the awareness about the contests , along with CODING CLUB of GCT
SKYNET 1.0 phase 2
08/04/2022
Paper presentation for the SKYNET 1.0 phase 2 was held offline in EEE Seminar hall of GCT
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The technical exhibition on the National Technology day show cased the prototypes developed by SKYNET1.0 participants
SKYNET 1.0 phase 3
27/05/2022
Tech Expo 2022
11/05/2022
Prototype presentation and valedictory function for SKYNET 1.0
Contriva
26/10/2022
The workshop was handled by Mukil Saravanan, Undergraduate Researcher at Robotics Innovativions Laboratory, IISC Bangalore.
We designed and built our own Solar-powered cycle from the scratch.
ZERO Cycle
3/11/2022
Tenure Inauguration (2022-23)
25/11/2022
New board has been installed.
e-Vehicle Competition (ELITZ)
26/11/2022
GCT IEEE SOLAR SQUAD members participated and received the second prize in the National Level e-Vehicle Competition (ELITZ) conducted by Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of Karpagam Institute of Technology ,Coimbatore
A session on "Exploring AR / VR"
31/01/2023
​The presentation highlighted the numerous aspects, the technology behind this magnificent item, how it functions, future roles and applications, and its rising market demand.
Get Your Hands Dirty
09/02/2023
The whole SB led the participants in this activity under the chairmanship of Suntrakanesh S U. It is instruction in actual board assembly glue application. Hands-on soldering
practise.
GCT-CANADA
14/02/2023
Pavithran, a former research intern at Concordia
University in Canada, led a fascinating and spirited conversation on how to be successful while
applying for jobs abroad.
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO UNLEASHING ARDUINO'S POWER
16/02/2023
Session
by Vishal, Sandhep, and Niranjan, it covers the ARDUINO's summary features, working methods,
and application process.
Phase I of the Matrix
28/02/2023
IEEE SB's intra-college hackathon, Matrix in association with a Japanese
firm C1X and jury panel from Bosch Bosch . Students from varied academic disciplines &
backgrounds come together for these events to collaborate on original solutions to contemporary
issues.
ML Workshop
01/03/2023
By Sriram of CSE is researching machine learning at this meeting as part of MATRIX event. Participants in this workshop receive a thorough overview to machine learning.
and application process.
Session on Proteus
02/03/2023
Sivaraj of IOT Team will present a MATRIX event during this session called Proteus Simulation. The participants in this lesson receive a thorough explanation of how to
use Proteus,create their own hex code & simulate.
Project to Product
06/03/2023
Shreya and Marimuthu from CSE, Civil resp. have presented Project to Product again. They provided a thorough explanation of how to launch a business, and the major focus of this
session is turning a project into a business model.
Matrix Validation
12/04/2023
The participants developed unique solutions by
presenting the problem statement & prototype, phase 2's review was completed. The
participants selected and presented the different problem statements from the domains, including
cyber security, data science, IoT, website and app development, etc.
PIXEFX
28/03/2023
PIXEFX is a full day workshop exclusively for the GCT students to get
trained in the visual designing using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator from the scratch.
Skynet 2.0 – Innovation Unleashed
20.08.2023 to 01.09.2023
Skynet 2.0, the intra-college hackathon, sparked creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving among students. With generous support from our alumni, mentors, faculty, and the Ketto platform, participants turned bold ideas into impactful tech solutions.
The event saw active participation from 130+ students across various departments and unfolded in three key phases:
🔹 Phase 1 – Idea Submission
(August 20, 2023):
Students submitted innovative ideas addressing real-world challenges. The most promising ones were shortlisted.
🔹 Phase 2 – Prototype Planning & Mentorship
(September 1–15, 2023):
Shortlisted teams received guidance from mentors to develop and refine their prototypes.
Phase 3 – Final Build & Demo (Main Event on February 03, 2024):Finalist teams built and showcased working models, using materials funded through alumni contributions. Skynet 2.0 was more than a competition—it was a vibrant platform for learning, innovation, and future-ready thinking.
EPIC Workshop
22.09.2023
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EPIC was a hands-on inter-college project development workshop conducted under the banner of Skynet 2.0, aimed at fostering innovation and real-world engineering experience.
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The event saw enthusiastic participation from 200+ students representing 10+ colleges across Coimbatore, building a platform for collaboration and creative thinking
Skynet 2.0 – phase 3
03.02.2024
Stack verse
05.02.2024
StackVerse was a hands-on workshop on ETL pipelines, cloud integration, and data management, held under Skynet 2.0.
Led by Mr. D. Anandakumar (GCT MECH 2021, Product Manager at SC Network), the session helped students gain practical insights into data workflows and industry tools.
The event enhanced technical skills and offered a chance to build professional connections.
Ice Breakers
29.08.2024
The Ice Breakers session marked the vibrant beginning of IEEE GCT’s new phase. Squads for Solar, Robotics, and IoT were introduced, showcasing their focus areas and goals. Alumni Vivek Poovalingam highlighted teamwork’s role in innovation. Fun icebreaker activities helped participants connect and build a sense of community.
Solar Paint Technology
04.09.2024
Focusing on innovation in renewable energy, this seminar explored solar paint technologies like perovskite and quantum dot variants. Attendees learned about futuristic developments and Toshiba's contributions. Interactive quizzes sparked curiosity, and the session left participants inspired by the possibilities of sustainable tech.
Introduction to AI
19.10.2024
Mukil Saravanan delivered an in-depth session covering core machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning. Participants explored key algorithms, deep learning models, and real-world applications in AI. The interactive webinar provided a solid foundation for those interested in AI and its future impact.
SKYNET 3.0 :Phase 2
​ 11.112024
The shortlisted teams presented their projects before an expert jury. 8 teams were selected for the final phase based on technical strength, innovation, and real-world relevance.
AutoGenix
18.02.2025 & 19.02.2025
AutoGenix, a two-day hands-on intercollege workshop on Industrial Automation. This workshop was designed to provide participants with practical knowledge of automation technologies, equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate the evolving landscape of industrial automation. The workshop featured interactive sessions, hands-on training, and expert insights to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications led by Mr. Angappa Velumani.
This session introduced the fundamentals of IoT, covering sensor integration, cloud storage, and secure data practices. Real-world demos on phishing and authentication kept learning engaging. Participants explored the ESP module through a fun Chrome memory game, bridging theory and practice effectively.
IoT on Focus
Enhance Security and Connection
02.09.2024
IEEE Paper Discusses
11.09.2024
Students explored IEEE research papers under the mentorship of IoT, Solar, and Robotics squad leads. The event encouraged critical thinking, group discussions, and knowledge sharing. Active participants were rewarded, making it a motivating and insightful session for budding researchers.
SKYNET 3.0: Phase 1
SKYNET 3.0 was an intra-college hackathon, promoting innovation and problem-solving. The event challenged students to develop impactful solutions for real-world issues.
Over 40 teams registered with innovative ideas under predefined and open themes. 20 teams were shortlisted based on novelty, feasibility, and impact after abstract evaluation.
SKYNET 3.0: Phase 3
15.02.2025
The top 8 teams showcased their working prototypes to jury members and attendees. The event celebrated creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities
