Distinguished Lecturer Program on 6G Communication: RPM (Rise, Power, Progress)

The IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Student Branch Chapter at NSSCE organized a highly impactful Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) on February 23, 2023 featuring Shahid Mumtaz, a distinguished expert affiliated with Instituto de Telecomunicações and serving as a Digital Innovation professor at Nottingham Trent University, UK. The session, conducted via Google Meet and later streamed on YouTube, centered on the transformative realm of 6G Communication.

This engaging discourse delved into the nuances of emerging 6G technology, highlighting recent trends and its potential global impact. The DLP comprehensively covered key aspects such as the visionary scope of 6G communication, its prerequisites, technical challenges, standardization processes, and the ensuing economic implications. The session commenced with an elucidation of diverse communication generations and their distinct technologies, exploring implementation methods and potential challenges they may encounter.

Particular emphasis was placed on the pivotal role of 6G communication in the forthcoming generation of vehicles, encompassing the domains of self-driving and interconnected cars. The event culminated in a dynamic Q&A session, wherein the enthusiastic participants, predominantly vibrant students and young professionals, posed insightful questions. The distinguished lecturer, Shahid Mumtaz, adeptly addressed these queries, leaving attendees thoroughly satisfied. In summation, the DLP proved to be a resounding success, fostering knowledge exchange and engagement within the community.

RPM (Rise, Progress, Master) - Session 1 - Connected Vehicles
The IEEE VTS Student Branch Chapter at NSS College Of Engineering organized a highly impactful session focused on 'CONNECTED VEHICLES' on November 18, 2023. This event marked Phase 1 of RPM (RISE, PROGRESS, MASTER), an ambitious initiative by IEEE VTS SBC NSSCE aimed at disseminating vehicular technology education and knowledge.

Under the guidance of Ms. Sripriya GN, the distinguished former head of Product at Ather Energy and an expert in the electric vehicle sector, the session extensively explored the intricacies of connected vehicle technology. Discussions covered various essential topics, including the connectivity stack, nuances of establishing connectivity in electric two-wheelers (EV 2-wheelers), critical functionalities in a robust connectivity platform, and diverse career opportunities within the connected vehicles sector.

Conducted seamlessly on the Google Meet platform, the virtual gathering attracted 50 enthusiastic attendees, fostering collaborative learning and transcending geographical constraints. The palpable enthusiasm and satisfaction of the participants underscored the session's success.

This session stood as an unequivocal triumph, empowering participants with insights into a transformative technology poised to become a cornerstone industry in the near future. By effectively bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, the session aligned seamlessly with RPM's overarching objectives to advance education and awareness in the field of vehicular technology.