About the Symposium
The SAGE – BMSIT Symposium on RF MEMS is a two-day technical symposium jointly organized by Shastry Associates’ Global Enterprises (SAGE) and BMS Institute of Technology (BMSIT). The symposium focuses on the design, fabrication, and applications of RF MEMS in Biomedical systems, 5G and beyond communications, and Electronic Warfare systems.
The event brings together distinguished scientists from DRDO, IISc, CSIR-NAL, IITs, industry professionals, and academic leaders to discuss emerging technologies, indigenization challenges, and interdisciplinary research directions in RF MEMS.
Event Highlights
- Two-day national-level symposium on RF MEMS and advanced communication technologies
- Jointly organized by Shastry Associates’ Global Enterprises (SAGE) and BMS Institute of Technology (BMSIT)
- Technical focus on Biomedical systems, 5G & beyond communications, and Electronic Warfare applications
- Distinguished speakers from DRDO, IISc, IITs, CSIR-NAL, academia, and industry
- Keynote address on next-generation RF MEMS technologies and interdisciplinary research
- Industrial visit to SITAR, DRDO for real-world exposure
- Platform for industry–academia interaction and collaborative research discussions
- Free parking facility available for all participants
Who Should Attend
Academicians and researchers | Industry professionals | Students of Electronics, Communication and allied disciplines | Entrepreneurs | Anyone interested in India’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Program Schedule – Day 1
Registration
Inauguration & Addresses
Chief Guest: Dr. K. D. Nayak
Guest of Honour: Dr. Ravi M R
Dignitaries from SAGE & BMSIT
Keynote Address
Dr. K. J. Vinoy, Professor, IISc Bangalore
“RF MEMS and other Interdisciplinary Technologies for Next Generation Communications”
Coffee Break
Technical Talk
Dr. M. H. Kori, Former Technical Director, Alcatel Lucent
“RF MEMS in 5G & other Wireless Communications”
Lunch
Industrial Visit
Visit to SITAR, DRDO
Program Schedule – Day 2
Technical Talk
Dr. Anita V R, Associate Professor, BMSIT
“RF MEMS for Radar and Biomedical Applications”
Technical Talk
Dr. Balamati Choudhary, Scientist SF, CSIR-NAL
“Trends and Challenges in Indigenization of Certified Antennas”
Coffee Break
Technical Talk
Prof. Harjinder Singh Bhatia
Former LRDE, DRDO
“Integrated RF MEMS in Radar Systems”
Technical Talk
Dr. Shankar Prasad, IIT Guwahati
“Fabrication of RF MEMS”
Lunch
Industry Talk
Mr. S. Gurunathan, Deputy Manager, STARC-C
“Packaging of RF MEMS”
Valedictory Session
Event Speakers
Dr. K. D. Nayak
Chief Guest
Distinguished DRDO Scientist
Former Director General – MED, CS & Cyber Security
Dr. Ravi M R
Guest of Honour
Chief Executive Officer, Bangalore SITAR (DRDO)
Dr. Sanjay H. A.
Presiding the Inauguration
Principal, BMS Institute of Technology & Management
Dr. K. J. Vinoy
Keynote Speaker
Professor, Electrical Communication Engineering
IISc, Bengaluru
Dr. Prasad Shastry
Special Guest
Founder & Chair, SAGE
Professor, Bradley University, USA
Dr. M. H. Kori
Technical Speaker
Former Technical Director, Alcatel-Lucent Technologies
Executive Board Member, SAGE USA
Dr. Anita V R
Technical Speaker
Associate Professor,
BMS Institute of Technology & Management
Dr. Balamati Choudhary
Technical Speaker
Scientist SF, CSIR–NAL, Bengaluru
Mr. S. Gurunathan
Industry Speaker
Deputy Manager, STARC-C, Bengaluru
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