Founders Day Celebration 2025

FISAT celebrates the Founders Day on 27 September, the birthday of our founder Chairman Late Adv. P V Mathew. He was the Secretary of the Federal Bank Officers Association and was instrumental in establishing the Federal Bank Officers Association Educational Society, which runs our college. 

The college was established in 2002 and the classes started on 23rd September 2002. P V Mathew lost his life battling cancer at the age of 64 on 6 June 2017. In his fond memory, we celebrate the Institution Day which falls on 23rd September and Founders day together on his Birthday.

This year, the commemorate lecture was delivered by Mr. Loknath Behera IPS, MD Kochi Metro Rail Limited and Ex DGP, Kerala Police, in a function held in the main seminar hall. The program was attended by Ms. Philo Mathew, Wife of P V Mathew, The Chairman, Management Committee Members, Principal, Vice Principal, Dean, HoDs, Teaching and Non teaching staff. 

Mr. Behera, in his talk, emphasised the vital role engineers play in the nation’s development, highlighting the urgent need for confident and capable engineers in our state. Interestingly, most of his references focused on the significant contributions that Civil Engineers can make. It was truly inspiring to hear him speak about various national projects that stand as a source of pride for our country. He was impressed by the infrastructure of our campus, especially the NSDC and IDEA Labs and the reputation that the college has built over the years. 

The Presidential Address by our Chairman, Mr. Shimith, was truly inspiring. He emphasised that we are on the path of fulfilling the dreams set by our founder and are making remarkable achievements, such as attaining autonomy this year. He further envisioned that within the next ten years, our institution will become a deemed university, continuing along the path shown by the founder.

Scholarships instituted in memory of PV Mathew, other scholarships instituted by various departments were presented during the event. The P V Mathew Endowment award for our department was awarded to Ann Mariya Babu, S7 CE.

The Best Teacher and Best Non-Teaching Staff awards were also announced this year. The Best Faculty Award was conferred on Dr. Abi P. Mathew, Professor, Department of EIE, and former HoD of the department. The Best Non-Teaching Staff Award was presented to Mr. Shibumon M. Thomas, who is in charge of the STP on our campus. 

The department joins everyone in congratulating the award winners! Kudos!

Let the Legacy Continue forever!

Prarambh '25

Our department hosted the installation ceremony of office bearers of student chapters, ACE, ASCE, BAI, ICI, IGBC and IGS in grand event named PRARAMBH’25 on 25th September 2025. The event marked the beginning of another vibrant academic year filled with opportunities for leadership, innovation, and collaboration.

Dr. Elson John, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam inaugurated the programme. His words inspired students to embrace opportunities in research and industry engagement. The Guest of Honour, Er. Abhilash Joy, Managing Director and Structural Consultant at Stuba Engineering Consultancy, addressed the gathering with valuable insights from professional practice and the five qualities that an engineer should posses.

Mr. Shimith P R, Chairman, Governing Body, FISAT, Dr. Jacob Thomas V, Principal, Dr. Mini P R, Vice Principal, and Dr. Unni Kartha G, Dean Academics, Dr. Kavitha P E,   were also present on the stage and spoke on the occasion.

Mr. Abin Thomas C A, Convenor of PRARAMBH’25, briefed the audience about the objectives and activities of the student chapters, underscoring their role in bridging academia with industry. The much-awaited induction of office bearers of the various student chapters followed, formally entrusting leadership roles to the newly elected team. This was the highlight of the event.

The programme also witnessed the distribution of awards and prizes to winners of technical competitions, recognising their talent and efforts. Mementos were presented to dignitaries, after which the ceremony concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Ms. Rinu J Achison, Convenor of PRARAMBH’25. 

The installation ceremony was a celebration of teamwork, leadership, and the spirit of civil engineering, promising a year ahead filled with dynamic initiatives and meaningful contributions from the student community. The cultural session that followed showcased the talents and helped them build interpersonal skills.

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Rinu J Achison, AP, CE

ASCE Outreach Competition Winners!

The student chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers,  ASCE, conducted an outreach program for the school children in Mookkanoor. Two competitions were held as part of it, Ideathon and Drawing. The winners of the competitions are:

Ideathon:

1st Prize - Elsa Mariya Joy, Sacred Heart school Mookkanoor 
2nd Prize - Anusree Manoj, St Anne's Public school Vathakad

Drawing Competition:

1st- Sam Renni Varghese, Sacred Heart school Mookkannoor
2nd- Devadharsh .S , St.Annes Public School Vathakad

The prizes of these competitions were distributed during Prarambh'25. 

Congratulations to the Winners!

Congratulations, Winners!

As part of the activities of the professional societies in our department, and as a prelude to Prarambh ’25, a few competitions were held during the last week of September. The department congratulates all the participants and winners of these competitions.

Judo Champ!

The department extents heartfelt Congratulations
to Mr. Niranjan Hari (S1CE-B) for winning the gold medal in the Asmita Kannur District Junior - senior  Judo championship held at Payyannur. 

Congratulations Niranjan Hari! We are proud of your achievement.

A Memorable day with Dr. Molly Joseph

Yesterday, 17 September 2025, was a day of great learning and inspiration in our college. Our department organised a seminar on the topic “A Positive De-Cocooning from Cyber Cells,” and the session was led by none other than our beloved former teacher, Dr. Molly Joseph. 

Though she has retired from teaching, she still carries the same passion and energy that once made her classes so unforgettable. 

During the session, Dr. Molly spoke about how we often find ourselves trapped in the “cocoons” of technology. Cyber cells, social media, and endless digital interactions sometimes isolate us instead of connecting us. But through her words, she reminded us that technology is not entirely bad, it depends on how we choose to use it. If handled positively, the digital world can help us grow, share knowledge, and even build a better future.

She shared her own experiences as a writer, poet, and traveler.

With 25 published books and another one on the way, she stands as a shining example of how creativity can thrive in this digital age. Her stories, from visiting different countries to interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, reminded us that the real world outside the internet is equally important.

The seminar was not just about cyber cells, it was about life, balance, and responsibility. Dr. Molly’s kind words and wise thoughts encouraged us to break out of isolation, embrace positivity, and use technology as a tool for growth.

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Punya Jackson, S1 CE

Workshop on Building Approval through KSMART

Our department hosted a one day workshop on "Building Permission Application using KSMART" on September 16, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The session was handled by M.A. Muhammad Azhar, Structural Engineer and Managing Director of Team Anversons, Aluva. 

KSMART (Kerala State Mapping, Application, and Research for Transformation) is a government initiative aimed at leveraging geospatial technologies for planning, development, and efficient governance across Kerala. It focuses on integrating mapping, data analysis, and research to support decision-making in sectors like infrastructure, environment, disaster management, and public services. The platform is used by civil engineers for building approvals, land use planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The forenoon session, attended by 70 B.Tech final-year students, aimed to introduce the legal and procedural aspects of building permits in Kerala and equip students with practical knowledge of the KSMART digital platform.

The afternoon session, designed for M.Tech students and faculty members, focused on preparing building drawings for submission on KSMART to obtain approval. Both sessions were highly informative, providing valuable insights into the application process.

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Lidiya P M

Assistant Professor.

Double titles in Kabaddi

Our college kabaddi teams, both men and women bagged the second runner up position in the KTU D Zone tournaments held on Monday, 16 September 2025 at KMEA, Edathala. The were two representations in the mens team from our department, Niranjan Hari and Sreehari M S from S1 CE. Kudos to the teams!

Congratulations Athul!

Our NCC Cadets won three medals in the Inter-Directorate Competition at the Advanced Leadership Camp. Atul CG from S5 made the department proud by winning the Gold medal in the Football match. 

Kudos Athul!

FISAT is now an Autonomous Institution

We are extremely happy to share the news that UGC has conferred Autonomous status to FISAT. This means a lot to the Institution. We are now independent and can design our curriculum to better meet industry and academic standards. This recognition will help us introduce innovative programs, enhance research opportunities, and strengthen collaborations with global institutions.

We are grateful to all Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff, and well-wishers whose support made this achievement possible!

Congratulations Fathimath Meha!

Congratulations Fathimath Meha Muneer (S5 CEA) for getting selected as the Regional Coordinator of Natural Resource Protection Force (NRPF) of National Service Scheme (NSS) Ernakulam District for the year 2025-26. 

Out of the five regional coordinators, two were from our campus. The other being Jishnu S, of S5 Mechanical Engineering. Vishwam Sajeev of S8 EIE is selected as the Senior Mentor.

The department proudly congratulate you all and wish continued success in your journey of making a difference.