Physical distances and the lack of resources make us unable to perform experiments, especially when they involve sophisticated instruments. Also, good teachers are always a scarce resource. Web-based and video-based courses address the issue of teaching to some extent. Conducting joint experiments by two participating institutions and also sharing costly resources has always been a challenge. With the present day internet and computer technologies the above limitations can no more hamper students and researchers in enhancing their skills and knowledge. Also, in a country such as ours, costly instruments and equipment need to be shared with fellow researchers to the extent possible. Web enabled experiments can be designed for remote operation and viewing so as to enthuse the curiosity and innovation into students. This would help in learning basic and advanced concepts through remote experimentation.Today most equipment has a computer interface for control and data storage. It is possible to design good experiments around some of this equipment which would enhance the learning of a student. Internet-based experimentation further permits use of resources, knowledge, software, and data available on the web, apart from encouraging skillful experiments being simultaneously performed at points separated in space (and possibly, time).

Objectives

• To provide remote-access to Labs in various disciplines of Science and Engineering. These Virtual Labs would cater to students at the undergraduate level, post graduate level as well as to research scholars.
• To enthuse students to conduct experiments by arousing their curiosity. This would help them in learning basic and advanced concepts through remote experimentation.
• To provide a complete Learning Management System around the Virtual Labs where the students can avail the various tools for learning, including additional web-resources, video-lectures, animated demonstrations and self evaluation.
• To share costly equipment and resources, which are otherwise available to limited number of users due to constraints on time and geographical distances.

Salient Features

1. Virtual Labs will provide to the students the result of an experiment by one of the following methods (or possibly a combination)
   • Modeling the physical phenomenon by a set of equations and carrying out simulations to yield the result of the particular experiment. This can, at-the-best, provide an approximate version of the ‘real-world’ experiment.
   • Providing measured data for virtual lab experiments corresponding to the data previously obtained by measurements on an actual system.
   • Remotely triggering an experiment in an actual lab and providing the student the result of the experiment through the computer interface. This would entail carrying out the actual lab experiment remotely.
2. Virtual Labs will be made more effective and realistic by providing additional inputs to the students like accompanying audio and video streaming of an actual lab experiment and equipment.

Broad Areas of Virtual Labs

1. Electronics & Communications
2. Computer Science & Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
7. Civil Engineering
8. Physical Sciences
9. Chemical Sciences

Department level coordinators

• Ms. Divya Konikkara, Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Ms. Jisha Akkara, Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
• Mr. Aneesh Chandran, Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering
• Ms. Drisya M.K., Assistant Professor, Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mr. Akhil A Balakrishnan, Assistant Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Mr. Sukesh O P, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
• Mr. Jinesh K J , Assistant Professor, Mechatronics
• Ms. Athira P Preman , Assistant Professor, Robotics and Automation

Activities

Academic activities - Virtual Lab Report 2020-2021

Academic activities - Virtual Lab Report 2021-2022

FACULTY TRAINING ON ONLINE MODE - VIRTUAL LABS

Virtual labs of Jyothi Engineering College in association with SOLVE: The Virtual Lab @ NITK conducted a Faculty training on Virtual Labs on 5th February 2021 (Friday) in Google platform. This training session is organised for all the faculty and lab staff of Jyothi Engineering College. The resource persons are Dr.K V Gangadharan - Participating Institute Coordinator (PIC), Ms.Aishwarya Hegde - Senior Research Fellow, NITK, Mr.Beryl Thomas - Senior Research Fellow, NITK, Mr.Rohit Kushwaha - Junior Research Fellow, NITK, Ms.Shreshta - Senior Research Fellow, NITK. Teaching and non-teaching staff from different branches participated in this session. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs by Nodal officer Mr.Christy V Vazhappilly, Asst. Professor, ME. During the session, various experiments were demonstrated. Also, they briefly described the newly developed experiments. It was a good opportunity for the participants to explore into virtual labs in the pandemic scenario.

WEBINAR ON - VIRTUAL LABS

Virtual labs of Jyothi Engineering College in association with SOLVE: The Virtual Lab @ NITK organized a Webinar on the topic "Virtual Labs'' for faculty members and students on 08/09/2020 (Tuesday) at 02:00 pm. The session was handled by Dr.K.V.Gangadharan, Professor & Head of Centre for System Design, President-Institute Innovation Council, NITK Surathkal, India. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs by Nodal officer Mr.Christy V Vazhappilly, Asst. Professor, ME. Dr.K.V.Gangadharan provided an insight into the importance of virtual labs in the present pandemic scenario system. He demonstrated the Virtual lab and briefly described the newly developed experiments. Mr.Beryl Thomas - Senior Research Fellow, NITK, Ms.Aishwarya Hegde - Senior Research Fellow, NITK and Ms.Shreshta - Senior Research Fellow, NITK also demonstrated the virtual lab of different engineering streams. More than 170 participants from various Engineering Colleges and Polytechnic Institutions attended this session.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Robotics and Automation

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction to Robotics and Automation” for the students of Robotics and Automation Department on 26 th April 2023 (Wednesday) at 11:00 am. The session is handled by Ms. Athira P Preman, Assistant Professor, Dept of RA. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. The trainer guided through engaging presentations, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions. Students practiced programming robots in virtual labs using popular programming languages and software frameworks. They trained to write code to control robot movements, perform tasks, and interact with the environment, often provide a simulated robot interface to test and debug their programs. This interactive approach ensures an immersive learning experience that caters to participants at all levels. All students from the Robotics and Automation Department attended this training programme and made this opportunity to broaden their understanding of Robotics dynamic field.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science” for the students of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department on 25 th April 2023 (Tuesday) at 3:00 pm. The session is handled by Ms. Divya Konikkara, Assistant Professor, Dept of AD. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. The session continued with explaining data analysis modules, where users can access pre-collected datasets and apply statistical and analytical techniques. This allows for learning data manipulation, visualization, and interpretation using real-world data. Furthermore elucidate environments for practicing programming skills, testing algorithms, and experimenting with network configurations. Students can simulate computer networks, develop software, and explore cyber security concepts. More than 60 participants from Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Department attended the session.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Electronics and Communication Engineering

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction Electronics and Communication Engineering” for the students of Electronics and Communication Engineering Department on 27 th April 2023 (Friday) at 03:00 pm. The session is handled by Ms. Drisya M K, Assistant Professor, Dept of EC. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. Virtual labs training provide simulations for studying analog and digital electronics. Students also experiment with operational amplifiers, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and flip-flops. They simulated and analyze the behavior of electronic circuits, such as amplifiers, oscillators, and digital logic circuits. Students familiarized with techniques for signal filtering, Fourier analysis, modulation/demodulation, and noise reduction. Also simulate the effects of various filters, study signal spectra, and analyze the performance of different signal processing algorithms. More than 60 participants from Electronics and Communication Engineering Department attended the session.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Embedded System

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction Embedded System” for the students of Mechatronics and Engineering Department on 24 th April 2023 (Monday) at 11:00 am. The session is handled by Mr. Jineesh K J, Assistant Professor, Dept of MR. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. Training provides students to explore the integration of sensors and actuators in embedded systems. They simulated and experiment with different types of sensors, such as temperature sensors, motion sensors, or proximity sensors, and understand how to interface them with microcontrollers to collect and process real-world data. Similarly, they explore virtual actuators, such as motors or LEDs, and learn how to control them through the microcontroller. Often provide design and simulation tools for developing complete embedded systems and how to validate the functionality of their designs by analyzing system performance, optimize resource usage, and evaluate the impact of design decisions. More than 60 participants from Mechatronics Engineering Department attended the session.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Civil Engineering

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction to Civil Engineering” for the students of Civil Engineering Department on 27 th April 2023 (Thursday) at 02:30 pm. The session is handled by Ms. Jisha Akkara, Assistant Professor, Dept of CE. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. Training provides opportunities to explore environmental engineering aspects. They simulated water and wastewater treatment processes, analyze water quality parameters, and study concepts like water distribution systems and wastewater management. They also explored environmental impact assessments and sustainability considerations in civil engineering projects. They also gone through traffic flow, analyze road networks, and study concepts like traffic volume, capacity, and signal timing. Also give information about transportation planning, highway design, and evaluate the impact of different factors on traffic operations in virtual lab aspects. More than 60 participants from Civil Engineering Department attended the session.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering” for the students Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department on 27 th April 2023 (Thursday) at 11:30 am. The session is handled by Mr. Akhil A Balakrishnan, Assistant Professor, Dept of EEE. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. Training helps students to get knowledge about power systems and electrical energy distribution and how to simulate power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Students also analyzed the behavior of transformers, generators, and transmission lines, and study concepts such as power factor correction, load flow, and fault analysis. Virtual labs include training on modules of renewable energy systems, such as solar and wind power. So that students can explore the behavior of solar panels, simulate the operation of wind turbines, and analyze the integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid. More than 30 participants from Civil Engineering Department attended the session.

Workshop on VIRTUAL LABS - Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering

Virtual lab of Jyothi Engineering College organized a student training programme “Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering” for the students Computer Science and Engineering Department on 25 th April 2023 (Tuesday) at 02:30 pm. The session is handled by Mr. Aneesh Chandran, Assistant Professor, Dept of CSE. The session started with a brief introduction about virtual labs and demonstrated different experiments which are available in virtual lab environment. Training exercises to study data structures and algorithms. Students explored and implemented various data structures like arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and trees. They also learned and analyzed different algorithms like sorting, searching, and graph traversal algorithms. Virtual labs include modules for web development. Students got knowledge about HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and practice building web pages and interactive web applications. They get to know about explore client-side and server-side web technologies, understand web frameworks, and simulate web development environments. More than 80 participants from Computer Science and Engineering Department attended the session.