The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering and the IEEE MITE Student Branch, in collaboration with the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S), organized a two-day workshop titled “Sparks and Fields: Hands-On Exploration of Electromagnetics” on 22nd and 23rd September 2025 at the ECE Labs, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE). The workshop was exclusively designed for 5th semester students to strengthen their understanding of electromagnetics through demonstrations, real-time experiments, and prototype building. A total of 126 students and 2 faculty members actively participated in the sessions.

The resource person Dr. Suryanarayana K, Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte, holds a Ph.D. from VTU Belagavi, an M.Tech in System Analysis and Computer Applications from KREC Surathkal, and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Mangalore University. With over two decades of academic and industry experience—including work at Bharat Electronics Limited, Sling Media, Mistral Solutions, and Tandberg Technology—he has been associated with NMAMIT since 2010 and has led the department since 2021. His research interests span power electronics, control systems, and signal processing, and he actively guides projects and patents in renewable energy and power electronic systems. He also heads the Center for Design of Power Electronic Systems at NMAMIT and mentors Atal Tinkering Labs, contributing significantly to innovation and applied research. A member of IEEE and ISSE, Dr. Suryanarayana has published widely and holds patents in advanced power converter technologies, reflecting his strong commitment to teaching, research, and professional development.

Over two days, participants were introduced to the fundamental concepts of electric and magnetic fields, observed live demonstrations of working models, engaged in hands-on training to build simple prototypes, and explored real-world applications of electromagnetic principles in communication, power, and electronic systems. The sessions also included group activities, advanced demonstrations, and discussions on recent developments in RF and microwave technologies.

The workshop helped students gain practical insights into electromagnetic laws, improve conceptual clarity, and strengthen problem-solving and teamwork skills through experiential learning. It also inspired them to pursue projects and research in RF, microwave, and related domains. Faculty participants appreciated the interactive approach, which successfully bridged theory with practice while motivating students to actively engage in IEEE professional society activities for holistic growth.