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Basic Science Engg. & Humanities

Engineering as a stream of study demands all the basic knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and ignoring these streams can never make a perfect engineer. The Department of Basic Science Engineering & Humanities is the backbone of the entire Atria Institute of Technology. In fact, it is the most vital part of the B.E. curriculum. Basic Science Engineering and Humanities supports efficiently the engineering department by providing quality training. The Department is also responsible for playing a pivotal role in development of communications skills of the students, which is of prime importance to the industry.

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Basic Sciences Engineering and Humanities is a first rostrum all the aspiring engineers step on to. It strongly believes that knowledge is the base of all basic sciences and it strives to achieve this power to its best. This Department is devoted to foster the fundamental principles and understanding of Science to enhance the students’ basic knowledge of Engineering. It offers excellent introductory courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English which will both instruct and stimulate students in all of the University's programs.

The department believes that engineers are a significant source of technological innovation and expertise. To achieve this belief, the department continuously fosters students to focus on their brainpower on solving problems through the application of science and mathematics, discovering new ways to make life better for the general public.

Students are guided by well experienced and highly qualified faculty members who strive to improve the students learning, research and development processes. The "spark" of creativity is a hallmark of the department and it endeavour to create the same zest amongst all the budding engineers and this process is unceasing.

QUICK FACTS

Doctorates
7
Ph.D Pursuing
8
Research Centers
2
B.E. Intake (First Year)
660
Students Above 9 SGPA
50+
SWOC

Vision

To mold engineers into better professionals through effective mathematical thinking, multifaceted application of applied sciences to solve societal issues, fostering liberal arts in realistic situations and to inculcate interdisciplinary research.

Mission

Department of Basic Science Engineering & Humanities is committed to:

  • M1 - Enriching Mathematical logic through a multi-disciplinary approach among students.
  • M2 - Augmenting the use of cutting edge technology and theoretical scientific concepts in the area of Applied Sciences.
  • M3 - Developing effective and ethical communication based on awareness of diverse perspectives, contexts and social identities.
  • M4 - Creating a culture that promotes critical consciousness and empathy at various personal, professional and civic contexts.
  • M5 - Nurturing the ability to perform interdisciplinary research.

OVERVIEW

Duration & Eligibility of Basic Science Engineering & Humanities Course:

  1. Duration: 1 Year
  2. ELIGIBILITY:
    • Pass in 10+2 / Higher Secondary (HS) / Pre University (PUC) / 'A' Level (with 12 years of schooling) or its equivalent with English as one of the languages.
    • Shall have secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and any one of the following : Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics.
    • AIT admits students as per prevailing rules and regulations of VTU.

Overall Highlights

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bridging the gap between pre-university and college-level academics through Bridge Course, organized every year for the I-year students in the areas of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Python, and Communication Skills.
  • Providing a greater scope for students to carve their technical and non-technical knowledge through the in-house Induction Program.
  • Celebrating and commemorating days pertinent to the field of Engineering such as National Mathematics Day, National Science Day, Pi Approximation Day, and many more.
  • Enhancing the scope of engineering for budding engineers by organizing guest lectures from eminent scholars.
  • Enhancing the scope of engineering for budding engineers by organizing guest lectures from eminent scholars.
  • Initiating to sign MoUs with professional educational bodies such as IUCEE and ComedKares.
  • Encouraging students to learn through Project-Based Learning and develop projects for the welfare of society.
  • Providing assistance and guidance to research scholars by encouraging them to publish papers in journals and conferences of high repute.
  • Motivating students and faculties to attend seminars, professional courses, FDPs, SDPs, Conferences, and many more to develop lifelong learning.
  • Nurturing technical skills among students by driving them to participate in inter and intra-collegiate events, thereby helping them to identify their inbuilt potential..
  • Inculcating the spirit of leadership and entrepreneurial skills by involving students in departmental activities.
  • Maintaining close contact with parents by organizing regular Parent Teachers Meeting.
  • Organizing industrial visits and on-site tours such as witnessing the launch of the LMV3-M2 at ISRO, Shriharikota.
  • Enhancing teaching and learning skills by motivating teachers and faculties to take up MOOC and NPTEL courses.

FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Congratulations to Prof. Nagendra Naik for publishing his research article in IJMC.
  • Congratulations to Dr. Nalinakshi N for guiding her PhD students Mrs. Sushma T C and Mrs. Kavitha S for their Viva Voce.
  • Congratulations to Prof. Mahesh K S on receiving the Best Professor Award for the AY 2022-23.
  • Congratulations to Dr. Nalinakshi N for becoming the BoE (Mathematics) VTU.
  • Congratulations to Dr. Nalinakshi N, on receiving the Best Professor Award for the AY 2021-22.
  • Congratulations to Dr. Venkatesh S, on receiving the Best Teacher Award for the AY 2021-22.
  • The Department received the Research Award for publishing the highest number of papers in the college.
  • The department played a key role in NBA accreditation.
  • Prof. Jeslin had secured THREE GOLD Medals and TWO Cash Prizes from Bangalore University for bagging the First Rank in MA English, 2017-19 batch.
  • Dr. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy submitted a research grant of Rs. 54,05,400 INR to SERB-DST.
  • Congratulations to Prof. Nagendra Naik K for successfully submitting his thesis for the award of Ph.D.
  • Congratulations to Prof. Bhavya B S for clearing UGC-NET, 2022.
  • Congratulations to Prof. Pavithra K, Prof. Ramya N, Prof. Anu S, and Prof. Vanitha N for successfully clearing the Ph.D. entrance test at VTU.
  • The department has a strong research background and is recognized for publishing papers with good impact factors in journals and conferences.
  • Organised Induction Program - 2022-23 for I Year students, to help them understand the nuances of college life.
  • Organised Bridge Course - 2022-23 for I year students, to bridge the gap between pre-university and college academia.
  • Set up the IUCEE Student Chapter Forum, to promote holistic development among students.
  • Played a key role in the inauguration of NCC Firing Range, by stationing nearly 350 cadets on campus.
  • Organised an Industrial Visit to SHAR, ISRO, Sriharikota to witness the launch of LVM3-M2.
  • Organised an Industrial Visit to URSC, ISRO, Bangalore.
  • 10+ papers published in SCI Journals and Scopus Indexed Journals.
  • To enhance the teaching and learning skills, teachers are motivated to take up MOOC and NPTEL courses, attend FDPs, and Conferences.
  • Dr. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy submitted a research grant of Rs. 54,05,400 INR to SERB-DST.
  • Dr. Nalinakshi N received the Best Assistant Professor Award for the AY 2021-22.
  • Dr. Venkatesh S received the Best Teacher Award from the Department of Basic Science for the AY 2021-22.
  • I year students participated in the Freedom March.
  • Played a key role as a supporting department for the NBA accreditation.
  • Dr. Nalinakshi N published papers in S Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry and in Springer-Advances in Fluid Dynamics.
  • Received The Best Faculty Award, 2020-21.
  • Prof. Chethan P B qualified the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Lectures / Assistant Professorship held in December 2018.
  • Dr. Venkatesh Sadhana published papers in the Journal of Coordination Chemistry and the Journal of Herbal Medicine.
  • Dr. Prakashaiah B. G. applied for a project to the VGST under the scheme of CISEE: Centers of Innovative Science, Engineering and Education.
  • Prof. Jeslin secured THREE GOLD Medals and TWO Cash Prizes from Bangalore University for bagging the First Rank in MA English, 2017-19 batch.
  • Prof. Kshama Jain qualified the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) for Lectures / Assistant Professorship held on 31st December 2017.
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2022-2023

  • Congratulations to Mr. Kalver Bernard Emmanuel on receiving the Mr. Ethnic title.

2020-2022

  • 30 students have registed for NPTEL courses
  • Mr. Abhishek P own an patent for his creation of E-Dynamo Scooter
  • Ms. Pratyaskha B R received the 'Pradhan Manthri Rashtrya Bal Puraskar' award for her active involvement in promoting women empowerment
  • 6 students have secured 100% marks in Mathematics
  • 35+ students have secured above 9 CGPA

2019-2020

  • On an average 10% improvement in the result when compared to previous batch.
  • 50+ students scored above 9 SGPA
  • 68 students have scored 90+ marks in Mathematics
  • 17 students have scored 85+ marks in Chemistry
  • 15 students have scored 85+ marks in Physics

2018-2019

  • 100+ students have scored above 8.5 SGPA
  • 4 students cent percentage marks and 40 students have scored 94+ marks in Mathematics
  • 2 student’s cent percentage marks and 15 students have scored 90+ marks in Chemistry
  • 20 students have scored 90+ marks in Physics.

2017-2018

  • 15 students have achieved the scholarship awards of approx. 6 lakhs in their I year performance from the institute.
  • 60 students have scored above 9 SGPA
  • 2 student’s cent percentage marks and 15 students have scored 96 + marks in Mathematics.

BEST PRACTICES

  • One on One Faculty-Student Interaction
  • Project Based Learning
  • Student Support System
  • Paperless Administarative Activities
  • Good number of research and publications
  • Department Technical Fest - SCIENTIA

COURSES OFFERED

Ph.D. in Mathematics

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY COURSES

Ph.D. in Chemistry

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY COURSES

BSc(Hons.)

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Research Centers

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Mathematics Research Center

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RESEARCH DETAILS

International Journals & Conferences
46
National Journals & Conferences
11
Total Grants Submitted
40L
Total Books Published / Patents
4

Head of the Department and Faculties

Dr. Nalinakshi N
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Dr. Nalinakshi N.

Professor & Head of Department - Basic Science Engineering & Humanities

  • M.Sc. in Mathematics, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA
  • MPhil in Mathematics, Madhurai Kamaraj University, Madhurai, TamilNadu, INDIA
  • PhD in General and Applied Science(Fluid Mechanics), Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU), Belagavi, Karnataka, INDIA
  • Area of Research: Fluid Dynamics, Modelling of Physical fluid Flow Systems, CFD problems.
  • Books Published: International (one of the Global Edition Contributor):3 books,Pearson Publications
  • Published 15 papers in National and International Journals
  • Presented in 10 National and International Conferences including 2 Foreign Visits (1) Beijing, CHINA (2) Hawaii, USA
  • Delivered 02 Expert Talks, Attended 20 Faculty Development Programmes / Workshops/Symposium/Webinars
  • Experience: Teaching- 23 years & Research- 12 years
  • Received the Best Assistant Professor Award for the year 2021-22
  • Nominated as the Exam Section Coordinator consecutively for three years.
  • Serving as the NBA and NAAC coordinator
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1Dr. A. VIJAYA BHASKAR REDDYDr. A. VIJAYA BHASKAR REDDY
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2Mr. Mahesh K. S.Mr. Mahesh K. S.
Assistant Professor
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3Dr. Shivaraj MadivalappaDr. Shivaraj Madivalappa
Assistant Professor
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4Mr. Murali T. G.Mr. Murali T. G.
Assistant Professor
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5Mrs. Kanchana S. K.Mrs. Kanchana S. K.
Assistant Professor
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6Dr. S. VenkateshDr. S. Venkatesh
Assistant Professor
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7Ms. Ramya N.Ms. Ramya N.
Assistant Professor
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8Ms. Pavithra K.Ms. Pavithra K.
Assistant Professor
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9Mr. Nagendra Naik KMr. Nagendra Naik K
Assistant Professor
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10Ms. Jeslin G.Ms. Jeslin G.
Assistant Professor
View Profile		English LitertureB.A. M.A.(Gold Medalist) PGDELT 3 Yrs
11Mr. Chethan P BMr. Chethan P B
Assistant Professor
View Profile		PhysicsB.Sc. M.Sc. (Physics) 7 Yrs
12Ms. Anu SMs. Anu S
Assistant Professor
View Profile		Finite Elements Methods M.Sc. B.Ed. 7 Yrs
13Mrs. Indira SMrs. Indira S
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14Ms. Vanitha NMs. Vanitha N
Assistant Professor
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15Ms. Bhavya B SMs. Bhavya B S
Assistant Professor
View Profile		English LiteratureMA(English) 1 Yrs
16Dr. Sravan Kumar TDr. Sravan Kumar T
Assistant Professor
View Profile		MathematicsM.Sc. Ph.D 8 Yrs
17Mr Mahesha RMr Mahesha R
Assistant Professor
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18Mr. Madhu G UMr. Madhu G U
Assistant Professor
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19Ms. Nagaveni M DMs. Nagaveni M D
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20Ms. Veda TMs. Veda T
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21Mrs. Prakruthi P RMrs. Prakruthi P R
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22Mr. Tejas JMr. Tejas J
Assistant Professor
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23Mr. Vinodnadig B MMr. Vinodnadig B M
Assistant Professor
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24Mr. Shashi Kumar S KMr. Shashi Kumar S K
Assistant Professor
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25Mrs. Ramya S KMrs. Ramya S K
Assistant Professor
View Profile		MathematicsM.Sc 5 Yrs
26Mr Chethan MMr Chethan M
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MathematicsM.Sc 2 Yrs
27Mr. J Suresh KumarMr. J Suresh Kumar
Assistant Professor
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28Mrs. Poornima K AMrs. Poornima K A
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Assistant Professor
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Dr. Dinesh P. A.
Dr. Dinesh P. A.

Associate Professor

  • Department of Mathematics in M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
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Prof. S. Janardhan
Prof. S. Janardhan

Assistant Professor

  • Department of Chemistry in GITAM University, Bangalore
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Prof. Thirumalesh
Prof. Thirumalesh

Associate Professor & Head

  • Department of Applied Sciences, R. L. Jalappa Institute of Technology, Doddaballapura
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Prof. Krishnamurthy M.
Prof. Krishnamurthy M.

Assistant Professor & Head

  • New Horizon First Grade College, Bangalore
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Department of Basic Science Engineering & Humanities has two research centers namely “Research Centre - Mathematics” and Research Centre - Chemistry” registered under VTU from 2016 and 2017 respectively. The department has four approved Research supervisors from the university to guide the research scholars to pursue Ph.D:

  • Dr. Nalinakshi N.,Prof. & Head, BSE & H,
  • Dr. Venkatesh S.,Asst. Prof, Chemistry,
  • Dr. Prakashaiah B. G.,Asst. Prof. Chemistry,
  • Dr. Shivaraj Watage,Asst. Prof, Physics
Research Scholars in VTU under the Resarch Guide Dr. Nalinakshi N.
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11MS15PGJ10VANITHA G. P.02-JAN-2015Completed Pre-Colloquim
21AT16PGJ02KAVITHA S.01-JAN-2015Completed Comprehensive Viva-Voce
31AT16PGJ01SUSHMA T. C.01-JAN-2015Completed Comprehensive Viva-Voce
41AT17PGS02SOWMYA S. B.01-JAN-2016Completed Course Work
51AT18PMA01INDIRA S.21-Sep-2017Writing Course Work
61AT20PMA01VIJAYAMALA03-Dec-2021New Registration
71AT20PMA02MAHESHA R02-Mar-2022New Registration
Research Scholars in VTU under the Research Guide Dr. Prakashaiah B G.
#Name of CandidateYear of RegistrationYearStatus
11AT20PCY01RAJANNA B R02-Mar-2022New Registration

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Engineering Chemistry Laboratory

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