Sports!

It has been several years since our campus last celebrated the Annual Sports Day. To the best of our memory, the previous full-scale Sports Day was conducted in 2019. After that, the COVID-19 pandemic and other constraints made it difficult to organise the event on a large scale. However, selection trials and small sports meets were conducted every year.

The Annual Sports Day was finally celebrated on 27 January 2026. The meet was named Astra 2026. The event began with a grand opening ceremony that included a march past by all the four houses - Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, and Topaz. The inauguration also featured the Olympic torch relay.

Competitions were conducted in a wide range of events, including 100 m (men and women), relays (men and women), long jump, 1500 m, 5000 m, shot put, javelin throw, and discus throw. The events witnessed good participation from students.

The campus has also made significant investments in sports infrastructure, including a new cricket ground, two football grounds, and other supporting facilities. Regular coaching camps are conducted for football, volleyball, cricket, and basketball, which have helped our students win several prizes at the university level. Many of our students also represent the university teams.

On the day of the Sports Meet, the grounds truly came alive!

Congratulations, Nandana

The University Republic Day Parade 2026 at the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram, marked a historic moment as the first-ever Republic Day Parade conducted at the University level by the NSS Cell of APJ AKTU.

Among the selected volunteers were Nandana P S (S6 Civil Engineering) and Misab Ali (S6 Mechanical Engineering) from FISAT, who represented the institution at this prestigious event.

Their participation reflected the values of the National Service Scheme. Along with volunteers from other colleges, they took part in the parade in the true spirit of Republic Day. The event was attended by Dr. Ciza Thomas, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of APJ AKTU.

Congratulations Nandana and Misab!!

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Dr. Sumayya Naznin P H
AP, CE

Welcome new faculty members

There are three new additions to our faculty team this January: Dr. Unni Krishnan S, Dr. Reiva Sibi, and Dr. Nishida A. With these appointments, our faculty strength has grown to 24.

Dr. Unni Krishnan S specialises in Geotechnical Engineering, Dr. Reiva Sibi in Environmental Engineering, and Dr. Nishida A in Environmental Geotechnology.

Dr. Unni Krishnan S

Dr. Reiva Sibi

Dr. Nishida A

We look forward to their contributions to teaching, research, and academic activities of the department.

MoU for Add-on Course

Our Department has taken yet another meaningful step towards strengthening industry-oriented learning by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Karthas Academy and Kochuthommen Associates on 21st January 2026  for offering Add-on Course on  "Diploma in Interior Design" to our students. 

This collaboration reflects the continuous efforts of the Department to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world professional requirements. The MoU aims to provide students with opportunities to gain practical exposure, skill-based training, and certification support in emerging and in-demand areas of Civil Engineering. 

Through this partnership, students will be able to access structured training modules, expert mentoring, and hands-on learning sessions designed to enhance their technical competencies and employability. This is the second edition of the course being conducted in the Department. In its first edition, 30 students were successfully placed in leading construction and interior design firms such as Asset homes, Trine holdings, D life etc.

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Rinu J Achison, AP, CE

Faculty Development Program on Disaster-Resilient Construction Techniques and Sustainable Practices

Our department  organised a Six-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Disaster Resilient Construction Techniques and Sustainable Practices” from 14th to 21st January 2026. The programme was organized in a hybrid mode. 

The FDP was formally inaugurated on 14th January 2026 at the Main Seminar Hall, by Dr. E. S. M. Suresh, Professor and Head, NITTTR, Kalamassery. 

The FDP was designed to enhance the technical competence of faculty members and postgraduate students in the domains of disaster risk reduction, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable development, with special emphasis on Kerala’s disaster-prone context. The FDP  addressed both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, aligned with current Indian Standards and global sustainability goals.

The FDP featured eminent academicians, researchers, and industry experts from premier institutions and reputed organizations such as IIT, NIT, CUSAT, KILA, KSDMA, KERI, and GCC Abu Dhabi to address the major themes of the FDP. Various sessions of the FDP were :

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   Prof. E. S. M. Suresh, Professor & Head, NITTTR, Kalamassery, Topic: GIS Applications in Disaster Management and Vulnerability Assessment
2. Dr. S. Sreekumar, Disaster Management Expert, KILA, Topic: Landslide Risk Reduction and Resilience Strategies – Kerala Perspective
3. Dr. Deepa G. Nair, Professor, School of Engineering, CUSAT, Topic: Sustainable Development Goals and Housing
4. Shri. G. Sankar, Advisor, KSDMA, Former Scientist ‘G’ (Retd.), NCESS, Topic: Land Subsidence in Kerala due to Soil Piping
5. Dr. Rupen Goswami, Professor, IIT Madras, Topic: Latest Indian Standard Codal Provisions for Seismic-Resistant Structural Design
6. Prof. Sreevalsa Kolathayar, Associate Professor, NITK, Surathkal, Topic: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Infrastructure
7. Dr. Santhosh Kumar P. T., Manager – Engineering, GCC, Abu Dhabi, Former Joint Director, Kerala Engineering Research Institute, Government of Kerala, Topic: Retrofitting and Rehabilitation of Structures for Disaster Resilience as per Indian Standards 

Every session was highly informative, enlightening, and practice-oriented, offering participants valuable insights into policy, codal provisions, case studies, and real-world implementation strategies. 
The programme witnessed 90 registered participants, including faculty members from various engineering colleges across Kerala, research scholars and postgraduate students. 

 All online sessions were conducted from 7:30 PM to 9:00 p.m., enabling active participation without disrupting regular academic schedules. The FDP concluded successfully on 21st January 2026, receiving excellent feedback from participants, who expressed that the FDP significantly enhanced their understanding of disaster resilience, sustainability, and updated codal practices.

The Faculty Development Programme was coordinated by Dr. Asha Joseph, Professor, and Dr. Beena B. R., Associate Professor, The programme also received wholehearted support and cooperation from the Head of the Department and all faculty members.

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Dr. Asha Joseph, Professor, CE

Seminar on “Safe Systems Approach in Kerala’s Road Safety”

Students from our department attended the State-Level Seminar on “Safe Systems Approach in Kerala’s Road Safety” held on 17 January 2026 at SCMS Cochin School of Business. 

Organised by the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department in association with the SCMS Institute of Road Safety, the seminar provided valuable insights into contemporary road safety policies, system-based approaches, and the interdisciplinary role of engineers in creating safer transport networks. 

Accompanied by Dr. Sumayya Naznin, Assistant Professor, the students gained an enriching learning experience that effectively connected academic learning with real-world societal impact.

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Dr. Sumayya Naznin P H

AP, CE

Bharatham 26 - Curtain Raiser

 Bharatham is an emotion for FISATians. Every two year, we celebrate this meaga event, the whole campus comes alive with many events, competitions and pro shows. This year, we are celebrating Bharatham on 30th and 31st January 26. Arangu, the intra collegiate event is planned for 29th. The curtain raiser was held on Monday 19th Jan. We had some guests too - the film crew of Chatha-Pacha was here as part of their promotions.

It was indeed very joyful to see the campus coming alive!

Are you guys coming?

Remembering Panicker Sir

FISAT will never forget Dr. K. S. M. Panicker. He was the one person who walked alongside P. V. Mathew when the Federal Bank Officers Association aspired to start an engineering college. Panicker Sir was the Principal of Model Engineering College when Mathew Sir approached him for consultation on establishing an engineering institution. That relationship played a crucial role in shaping FISAT into what it is today. Panicker Sir was instrumental in the academic and institutional development of FISAT during its formative years. He helped in selecting the courses, planning the requirements, recruiting people, and developing the institution.

FISAT held a special place in Panicker Sir’s heart, we believe. He had a very clear vision while setting the goals for FISAT in its initial days. He was a mentor to many young faculty members on campus at that time. Personally, for me, he was someone we always looked up to, the vision and foresight he possessed cannot be explained in words. 

I still remember the day he called me to his chamber and asked me to prepare the detailed project report for starting the B.Tech programme in Civil Engineering at our campus. He mentored and guided me at every step in building the department. He stood with us always, encouraging us in everything we did. 

It was his vision that also helped us start the M.Tech programme. One of the strongest reflections of his trust, even today, was the opportunity he extended to me to be a placement officer when I had zero experience. When I look back, it was a great honour for me to work with him at FISAT. There are a million more things I can recall, but...  I am sure there are many, many hearts he touched during his academic career. 

When the news of his passing reached us late last night, we were all saddened beyond words. Twenty-two years flashed by, the time we spent with him on campus, during working hours and beyond. 

This photograph will remain in my mind forever, I took it the day we walked to the top floor of FISAT on a fine evening, we could see the master planner looking at a creation that he was a part of.

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Unni Kartha G

10 Jan 2026

Congratulations Ananthakrishnan!

Ananthakrishnan V S, S6 B.Tech, from our department has been selected as the Chairperson, ISTE Central Zone (Kerala Chapter). Congratulations!

Its a prestigious position and you have a lot to contribute. 

All the very best!

The CAD Christmas Tree!

Congratulations Somya Goswami (S4 CE 2024B) for securing the Second Prize in the AutoCAD Christmas Tree Drawing Competition conducted by the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) AISAT Student Chapter. Here is the screenshot of the prize winning tree!

Kudos Somya!