“Tech Innovations: Think, Create and Transform”

“Tech Innovations: Think, Create and Transform” Department of Chemical Engineering Calcutta Institute of Technology, Uluberia Coordinators: Dr. Swapnendu Chatterjee & Ms. Debdutta Mandal, Chemical Engineering Department Date: 7th November 2025 | Venue: CIT Seminar Hall ________________________________________ Executive Summary The Department of Chemical Engineering, Calcutta Institute of Technology, successfully organized and executed “Tech Innovations: Think, Create and Transform” on 7th November 2025. The event, held under the banner of the Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of Education Initiative), witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various years and disciplines. With the core objective of fostering creativity, promoting research culture, and showcasing practical technological solutions, the programme achieved all its intended outcomes and received overwhelming appreciation from faculty, judges, and participants alike. ________________________________________ Event Details • Date & Time: Friday, 7th November 2025, 2:30 p.m. onwards • Venue: CIT Seminar Hall • Coordinators: Dr. Swapnendu Chatterjee & Ms. Debdutta Mandal, Chemical Engineering Department • Theme Areas: 1. Sustainable Energy Generation Through Waste Management. 2. Smart Technology & Automation For Everyday Life. 3. Smart Health Care Innovations. 4. Hybrid Energy Harvesting Devices. 5. Advance Engineering Innovations for Household Applications (IoT etc.). ________________________________________ Programme Flow 1. Inauguration: The event commenced by felicitation of the dignitaries and judges with saplings and mementos. 2. E-Poster Presentation Session: Students from various departments presented presented their original ideas through visually appealing and technically sound e-posters on the five theme areas. The presentations demonstrated remarkable depth of research, practical applicability, and creative problem-solving skills. Participants confidently articulated their concepts and enthusiastically responded to queries from the judges. 3. Judges’ Remarks: The esteemed panel of judges lauded the depth of research, clarity of presentation, and practical applicability of the projects. They encouraged students to file patents and participate in national-level innovation competitions. 4. Prize & Certificate Distribution: o Winners across categories were awarded medals, certificates, and mementos. o All participants received Certificates of Participation. o Special appreciation tokens were presented to faculty coordinators and supporting staffs. 5. Group Photographs & Closing: The programme concluded with group photographs capturing the joyous and accomplished faces of participants, faculty, and organizers. ________________________________________ Key Highlights • Around 20 students actively participated. • High-quality e-posters with real-time data, process flow diagrams, and comparative charts. • Excellent coordination and seamless execution despite a packed schedule. • Strong emphasis on sustainability and societal impact in almost every presentation. • Active involvement of both junior and senior students, promoting peer learning. • Enhanced visibility of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Institution’s Innovation Council activities • Creation of a repository of innovative ideas that can be mentored further for prototype development and patent filing. ________________________________________ Acknowledgements The Department extends its sincere gratitude to: • The Management and Principal of Calcutta Institute of Technology for their constant encouragement and support • All faculty members and technical staff for seamless execution • The distinguished judges for their time and valuable feedback • Every participating student for their creativity and enthusiasm • Coordinators Dr. Swapnendu Chatterjee and Ms. Debdutta Mandal for meticulous planning and flawless coordination ________________________________________ Conclusion “Tech Innovations: Think, Create and Transform – 2025” proved to be more than just an academic event; it was a celebration of young minds daring to address real-world challenges through technology and engineering. The overwhelming response and the quality of ideas presented reinforce CIT’s commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. Let us carry forward this momentum and continue to Think, Create and Transform!