Workshop on “Problem Solving & Ideation” at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), under the auspices of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) 7.0, successfully hosted a transformative Workshop on “Problem Solving and Ideation” today at the Mini Indoor Auditorium. The event ignited creativity and fostered a spirit of innovation among students.

The program was honored by the esteemed presence of Dr. B. Venkatesham, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad, who served as the resource person. His captivating and dynamic lecture on the Design Thinking Process—spanning the phases of Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—left a profound impact, engaging participants in thought-provoking discussions and interactive activities.

Detailed Insights on the Workshop Session

Dr. Venkatesham’s session delved into the Design Thinking Process, equipping students with a systematic and innovative framework for tackling complex problems with creativity and clarity

1. Empathize: He emphasized understanding user needs and shared case studies to demonstrate how empathy fosters innovative solutions.
2. Define: The importance of framing precise problem statements was highlighted, showcasing examples where clarity led to effective results.
3. Ideate: Students participated in brainstorming exercises, learning to generate diverse and unconventional ideas.
4. Prototype: The session explained how creating tangible models of ideas helps in identifying and refining potential flaws.
5. Test: Dr. Venkatesham underlined the role of iterative testing to refine solutions, illustrated with real-world examples.

The interactive session featured engaging hands-on activities where students identified real-world challenges and collaboratively brainstormed innovative solutions. Practical demonstrations grounded in engineering and technology made the content highly relatable and inspiring.Participants displayed remarkable enthusiasm and joy, actively contributing throughout the workshop. The session empowered them with actionable tools to tackle problems creatively, emphasizing the importance of structured innovation in driving meaningful outcomes.

Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus remains steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence and cutting-edge research, equipping students with transformative opportunities to excel in today’s dynamic and competitive landscape.

The session commenced at 11:00 AM and concluded at 12:50 PM. Ms. Maimuna Siddiqui, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, expertly anchored the event, ensuring seamless execution. The distinguished dignitaries delivered profound and inspiring addresses, underscoring the critical role of ideation and innovation in revolutionizing engineering education. The organizing team honored the resource person with a heartfelt felicitation, recognizing his exceptional and impactful contribution.

The workshop was inaugurated by distinguished dignitaries:

• Dr. S. Sreenatha Reddy, Director
• Dr. P. Parthasaradhy, Joint Director
• Dr. S. V. Ranganayakulu, Dean-R&D
• Dr. A. Raj Kumar, Head of the Department (Mechanical Engineering).

After a short lunch break, we resumed with the essay writing competition on “problem solving and design” at 1:30 pm. The valedictory session held from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm, where winner where declared.

WINNERS:

First Place: Ms Sravani, IV year, ME

Second Place: Mr B Praveen, II year, EEE

Third Place: Mr C Archith, II year, ME