IEEE Kochi Subsection’s office was opened at AISAT Campus, Kalamasserry and was inaugurated on the IEEE Day- 1st October 2013, by Dr.Unnikrishnan, Founder Chair of IEEE Kochi Subsection.
The events of the day started with the IEEE Code of Ethics, read out by Dr.Rajesh Maliekal who is the Educational Activities Chair of IEEE Kochi Subsection and the Principal of Ilahia School of Science & Technology. Shahim Baker, the Secretary of IEEE Kochi Subsection welcomed the gathering. Dr.Suresh Nair presided over the meeting. Professional and student members of IEEE Kochi Subsection, representatives of the AISAT Management and faculty, representatives from IEEE Kerala section were present during the occasion. In the presidential address Dr.Suresh Nair mentioned that it’s a dream come true for the IEEE Kochi Subsection. He thanked the AISAT management for providing a space and facilities for the office. The IEEE Day activities were inaugurated by Rev.Dr.Clement Valluvasserry, Manager AISAT. Dr. A. Unnikrsihnan, Associate Director NPOL & Founder Chair of IEEE Kochi Subsection, gave the IEEE Day address. “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow”, the theme of the year’s IEEE day was the topic of his talk. Dr.K.E. George, Principal-AISAT and Mr.Sabarinath G, Secretary IEEE Kerala Section gave felicitations. During the event, the the Best Subsection Volunteer award for 2012 was given to Ms.Mini Ulanatt.
Mr.Paul Ansel V, Vice Student Activities Chair for IEEE Kochi Hub announced the details of “Best Innovator Competition” planned by IEEE Kochi Subsection.
Signing & handing over of the Lease deed for the office space was done during the event by the Manager AISAT and Chair of IEEE Kochi Subsection. After this , the office was officially inaugurated by Dr. Unnikrishnan.
The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Ms.Mini Ulanat, Student Activities Chair of IEEE Kerala Section. The event ended with a networking High Tea.