ASCE New Cabinet!

We are happy to announce the new cabinet for the year 2026–27 for ASCE. The new members officially took charge during a small and warm program held on 7 April in the
seminar hall. The event brought together the members of the outgoing cabinet, incoming cabinet and faculty advisors to mark this transition.

The program also recognised and appreciated the efforts of the outgoing cabinet. Their dedication, teamwork, and contributions over the past year were acknowledged, and we bid them a fond farewell with gratitude for their service. Certificates were presented for the members of the outgoing cabinet.

We wish the new cabinet a very successful and productive year ahead. We hope this team will bring fresh ideas, strong leadership, and active participation to all ASCE activities. The department looks forward to working with the new team to further strengthen and elevate the ASCE Student Chapter, and to create more opportunities for learning, collaboration, and professional growth for all students.

These are the members of the New Cabinet: 

Executive Leadership

President: Abiram B Krishna

Vice President: Somya Goswami

Treasurer: Dennis

Sub-Treasurer: Swetha Swaroop

Secretarial Team

Recording Secretary: Sheethal S Edakkara

Joint Secretary-Recording: Gautham

Correspondence Secretary: Ananthakrishnan

Joint Secretary-Correspondence: Tharuni Paul Malayil

Committee Leadership

Chairperson Publicity: Diya Shoby

Vice Chairperson Publicity: Hamna TA

Chairperson Community Service: Fathimath Meha

Vice Chairperson Community Service: Fathima Hana

We also had the presence of Dr. Reiva Sibi, our new faculty member, who will be a part of the ASCE team, since our faculty advisor Ms. Neeraja has taken a break for her advanced masters program in Italy.  The program concluded on a good note with members sharing a good time and a "snack box"

Congratulations Dr. Kavitha

The department congratulates Dr. Kavitha P. E., Professor and Head, on her conferment as a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India). This honour is conferred in recognition of her professional achievements and contributions and service to the professional body.

Congratulations!

Industry Connect - Advenser

A team of three faculty members and six third year B.Tech students from our department visited Advenser Academy at Infopark, Kochi and Advenser Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. at Cochin Export Processing Zone on 30th March 2026. The visit aimed to expose students and faculty members to real-world applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and industry practices.

As the team arrived, Harikrishnan K, Director, Advenser provided insights into the organisation’s vision, global presence, and its contributions to engineering design and BIM services. This was followed by a detailed session by Ashwin S. Nair, General Manager, who elaborated on the training programs offered by the academy, emphasizing the growing demand for skilled BIM professionals in the industry.

Further interactions were held with Leny Vijayan, Business Unit Manager (Architecture), and Manoj Mohan, Business Unit Manager (MEP), who explained the execution of real-time projects using advanced software tools such as Revit Architecture, MEP, Recap, and Tekla. The discussions highlighted how these tools are integrated into project workflows to enhance accuracy, collaboration, and efficiency. Santhosh Dominic, Assistant General Manager (HR & Operations), provided valuable information regarding internship opportunities, live project involvement, and pathways for students to be absorbed into ongoing projects. These insights were particularly beneficial for students aspiring to build careers in BIM and allied domains.

The visit also included interaction sessions with staff members at both locations, offering a closer look at the working environment. The organisation has around 350 employees, with more than 250 professionals actively engaged in projects at the CEZS office, showcasing the scale and capacity of operations.

The sessions gave the participants a deeper understanding of industry expectations and the importance of practical training. The emphasis on skill development and industry readiness reinforced the need for continuous learning beyond the classroom.

Overall, the visit was highly informative and inspiring, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice, and motivating students to pursue careers in the rapidly evolving field of BIM. The visit was attended by faculty members Dr. Kavitha P.E. (Professor & HOD), Dr. Asha Joseph (Professor), and Ms. Rinu J. Achison (Assistant Professor, Senior Grade).

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Dr. Asha Joseph, Professor