Student Chapters

INVITED TALK, 2024 by Dr. Yukitoshi Otani (Utsunomiya University, Japan) on 11/03/2024

Student Chapters organized an invited talk on March 11, 2024, by Dr. Yukitoshi Otani, Professor in the Department of Optical Engineering and Director of CORE, Utsunomiya University, Japan. The event was held at Room C-109, Interdisciplinary Block (D1), IIST, and saw enthusiastic participation from students, researchers, and faculty members across various disciplines.

Dr. Otani delivered an insightful lecture titled “Bio-Polarization Imaging Using RGB Snapshot Full Stokes Camera.” He introduced a cutting-edge imaging system capable of capturing comprehensive polarization data using two RGB micropixel polarization cameras integrated with micro-polarizer arrays.

The focus of the presentation was on the use of this system in bio-polarization imaging, particularly for visualizing dynamic biological processes and Dr. Otani also highlighted potential applications.

Lab visit on May 22 2024 by school students as a part of CRYSTAL (Crafting Young Scientists of Tomorrow) program by KSCSTE

On May 22, 2024, the Student Chapters hosted a lab visit for school students as part of the Crafting Young Scientists of Tomorrow (CRYSTAL) program, an initiative by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE). The CRYSTAL program aims to promote science and technology development in the state by engaging and inspiring state-level winners from grades 7 to 12.

The visit, conducted on a Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, provided an exciting opportunity for young minds to explore advanced scientific concepts through hands-on demonstrations. A total of 10 different experiments were showcased during the session, covering fundamental and advanced topics in optics and photonics. 

Outreach program on November 8, 2024, at Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Vattiyoorkavu

We set up a stall at the school, where students from first standard to higher secondary classes, along with their parents and teachers, visited. During the program, we demonstrated simple experiments to explain basic concepts of optics, such as reflection, refraction, and diffraction. These demonstrations helped introduce the principles of optics in an easy-to-understand and interactive way. The program successfully introduced the basics of optics to a wide audience and inspired interest in the subject.