21 Mar 2024|Noida | Amity University, Noida
ISRO Chairman, Shri S. Somanath shares his vision and possibility of developing a Human Space Flight soon during SPIN-2024, at Amity
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amity School of Engineering & Technology (ASET), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, organized the “11th International Conference on Signal Processing and Integrated Networks (SPIN-2024)” from 21st- 22nd March 2024. The Conference aims to bring together the Academia, Industry, Entrepreneurs and Researchers to discuss the Challenges, Advancements and prospects in the fields of Signal Processing, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Medical Image Processing, AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Smart IoT, 5G/6G, Mobile Communication, WSN, RF, Antenna, UAV, Robotics, VLSI, Micro & Nano Electronics, Bio Sensors and other related areas.
Addressing the students of Amity in online mode, Chief Guest Shri S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission, Govt. of India, averred, “Amity has been a pioneer in Research & innovation, which goes hand in hand with education. Signal Processing is the essential ingredient of variability of physical parameters and it is very helpful in capturing good quality images, with larger spectral capability. We have been working in Space Centre for a long time and Remote Sensing continues to be the backbone of Space Craft. Space Craft looks at earth and then takes its picture through signals and there is a huge process involved to convert the signals into images, without losing its fidelity. There has been a tremendous progress in this area, however a lot needs to be done. Remote Sensing is a very important part of Signal Processing, which is a very complex process. Space Science is done through astronomical observations and ASTROSAT looks deep into the universe and studies it minutely. It involves a very complex system of sensors, signal capturing, high-frequency operations and then transmitting the data back to earth. A big chain of signal processing and connected networks enables us to do these activities. Although expertise has been developed in developing this domain, however, we need to scale up and strengthen the capabilities and fasten the process.” He encouraged the future researchers, industry and academia to work together and contribute to this area.
Responding to a query form a student, regarding what are the cutting-edge technologies that ISRO has developed, Shri S. Somanath said that “Quantum Domain in Communication Networks which are software driven, Remote Sensing Space Craft with a focus on high-resolution and larger spectral capability, Signal Intelligence and Rockets with tech-green based footprints, which reduce pollution and are reusable, are some of the most important technologies which have been developed in the area of space craft by ISRO.”
Sharing the “Way ahead and Road map for future”, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group, stated, “Industry- Academia association is crucial for the development of the nation and Amity University will be the biggest private partner for the Space Science and Technology sector in India. Amity believes in “success by compulsion” and failure is not an option for us.”
Speaking on the occasion, Guest of Honor Dr. Vivek Lall, Chief Executive, General Atomics Global Corporation, San Diego County, California, USA, opined, “India and US share the same values and innovation is the backbone of our future progress. Data-driven Defence technology will be a very important technology along with capability enhancement.” He suggested Electronic Warfare, Big Data and Cloud Computing technologies to develop the S&T landscape of the country.
Dr. Atul Chauhan, President RBEF & Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said, “Today, India has attained a respectable position in the world and the whole world is looking at India. India will definitely become a leader in science and technology and Amity will be the largest private contributor to the Space Science Mission of India.”
Advising the students, Shri Binay Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Telecom Security) in Telecom Engineering Centre, Deptt of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India, said that students must come out of their comfort zone and take full advantage of this opportunity to enhance their learning and knowledge.
Highlighting the significance of the Programme, Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “The Conference has witnessed immense growth since the time of its inception. The vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 can only be fulfilled by developing new technologies and strengthening the pillars of research and innovation for scientific development.”
During the Inaugural Session, Honorary Professorship was conferred upon Mr. Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, India Head-Networks, Market Area- Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India at Ericsson and Mr. George Paul, Director – Corporate Strategy & Govt. Relations, Sahasra Electronics Private Limited. More than 550 Research Papers from premier academic institutions, research organizations and industries across the globe were presented during the Conference. Also present on the occasion was Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President ASTIF and Dr. Manoj Pandey, Director ASET, who welcomed the guests on the occasion. A Book of Abstracts was also released and experiences were shared by Amity Alumni during the Inaugural Session.