IEEE PaperQuest 2024: A Journey Through Technical Innovation

As part of the IEEE Day celebrations, the IEEE Student Branch at Don Bosco College of Engineering, Goa organized IEEE PaperQuest 2024 on October 4th, 2024. Themed Journey Through Technical Innovation, the event aimed to enhance participants’ skills in research methodologies, paper analysis, and presentation techniques by working with research papers sourced from IEEE Xplore. With over 60 students participating, the event featured four technical tracks: Digital Systems and VLSI, Remote Sensing and GIS, Robotics and Control Systems, and Machine Learning, Cloud, and Data Analytics, providing a comprehensive platform for students to learn and showcase their expertise.

The hosts opened the event by emphasizing the significance of IEEE Day, which celebrates advancements in technology that contribute to the progress of humanity. They also underscored the event’s core goal—equipping students with the skills to effectively analyse, present, and discuss research papers, fostering a deeper understanding of technical innovations.

Track Summaries

1. Digital Systems and VLSI Track

The Digital Systems and VLSI track kicked off with presentations on the latest advancements in the accelerators, computations, testing & testability. The participants engaged the audience with their knowledge and were further enriched by insightful question-and-answer sessions with the judges, Dr. Vidhya D. S and Prof. Maria Christina Barretto.

2. Remote Sensing and GIS Track

This track delved into the real-world applications of GIS and Remote Sensing in areas like urban planning, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. The research presented explored the practical implications of these technologies, and the session was evaluated by Dr. Shweta Prasanna and Prof. Melba D’Souza, who provided thought-provoking feedback to the participants.

3. Machine Learning and Data Analytics Track

Focusing on innovative approaches in data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, this track featured eight teams who presented their research across various applications. The judges, Dr. Gaurang Patkar and Prof. Deron Rodrigues, engaged in stimulating discussions with the participants, offering valuable feedback that enhanced the learning experience for all.

4. Robotics and Control Systems Track

The Robotics and Control Systems track showcased cutting-edge research, with topics ranging from Robust Wireless Control of a Six-Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle to Object-Aware and Precision Grasping for Robotic Arms and RFID-Based Semi-Autonomous Robotics Library Management Systems. Judges Dr. Shreyas Simu and Prof. Flavia Leitao commended the participants for their creativity and technical prowess, offering guidance for further improvement.

Prof. Yeshudas Muttu, the IEEE DBCE Student-Body Counselor, presented tokens of appreciation to the judges at the end of each session. The event’s various tracks were hosted by Mr. Hrishikesh Bhave, Mr. Soham Tulaskar, and Mr. Vihaan Naik Karmali, who kept the audience engaged throughout the day. The event concluded with a group photo, capturing the spirit of IEEE PaperQuest 2024—a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and learning, marking the students’ journey through technical innovation.