Title: Security in Wireless Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Course code 16WN712
Aspects of Wireless Networking and Security - Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Eavesdropping, Masquerading, Denial of Service, Cryptography - Concepts - PRFPRP, Stream Block Cyphers, RC4, 3DES, AES, Hashing, Asymmetric key pairs, Certificates, Overview of various wireless technologies, protocols, systems and applications and the respective security concerns and challenges - WLAN, WMAN, WPAN, WMN, WS(A)N, MANET, VANET, Smart Home, Smart Grid, Cross-Layer attack and defense, Tunneling - SSL and IPSec, Enterprise Wireless LAN Security - 802.1X, EAP, TLS, Kerberos,PEAP, TTLS, LEAP, EAP-SIM, Physical layer security consideration, Jamming, Spread Spectrum, Proposed mitigation, Link Upper layer security consideration. MAC misbehavior, Routing and Forwarding misbehavior, Transport layer misbehavior, Proposed mitigation, Cross-Layer attacks and defenses, Trust and Reputation Management - Attacks and Defense strategies, Synchronization Localization based attacks and mitigation strategies, Privacy & Anonymity, Smart Grid Security, Introduction to Telecom systems-2G / 3G / 4G, Telecom system and infrastructure attacks, Mobile App and OS security, PAN Security, loT, NFC.

Title: Wireless local area Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Course code 16WN703
Introduction to WLAN terminology and overview of WLAN : Wireless Challenges, IEEE Standards, IEEE 802 family, 802.11 LANs, AP, BSS, IBSS, ESS, DS,SSID, BSSID, Mobility, Security, 802.11 MAC: CSMA/CA, Hidden & Exposed Node Problems, MAC Access Modes, NAV, Interframe Spacing, Fragmentation, MAC Frames - 802.11 MAC frame, Data Frames, Control Frames, Management Frames, RTS/CTS, Structure of Management Frames, Management Frame Components, Management Operations - Management Architecture, Scanning, Authentication, Pre-authentication, Association, Power Conservation, Timer Synchronization, Spectrum Management, Hardware Overview: Network Interface card, Access point hardware, chipsets, 802.11 a/b/g PHY - Physical-Layer, Architecture, The Radio Link, FHSS, DSSS, OFDM, QAM, ERP; 802.11n : MIMO, Beam Forming, Channel Bonding, Block ACK, 802.11e QoS / WMM, 802.11s Mesh network, 802.11ac, 802.11ad, Performance Analysis, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis. Cryptography – Concepts : PRF/PRP, Stream / Block Cyphers, RC4, 3DES, AES, Hashing, Asymmetric key pairs, Certificates, WLAN Security : WEP, TKIP, AES-CCMP, RADIUS, TLS, TLS over EAP, Kerberos, LEAP, PEAP, EAP-SIM, Network & Security Architecture, Network Planning & Analysis. Advanced Topics: Long Range Wi-Fi, Li-Fi, Passive Wi-Fi, 802.11ah (HaLow), 802.11af (White-Fi), 802.11ax, 802.11ay

Title: Antenna Engineering: Theory & Design
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Course code 16WN710
Introduction, Antenna Basics, Antenna Arrays: Two element arrays, Multiplication of patterns, Linear Array with n -isotropic point sources of equal amplitude and spacing (Broadside, End fire Arrays), EFA with Increased Directivity, Scanning Arrays, N element linear array and directivity, Binomial Arrays- Uniform spacing and Non-uniform Amplitude. VHF, UHF and Microwave Antennas: Dipole array with Parasitic Elements, Folded Dipoles & their characteristics, Yagi-Uda Antenna, Reflector Antennas : Flat Sheet and Corner Reflectors, Paraboloidal Reflectors –Beam formation, Types of parabolic reflectors, F/D Ratio, Spill Over, Back Lobes, Aperture Blocking, Feed systems, Off-set Feeds, Cassegrain Feeds, Horn Antennas – Types, Optimum Horns, Design Characteristics of Pyramidal Horns; Lens Antennas – principle, types of lens antenna, non metallic dielectric lens antenna, primary feed and its uses, E –plane metal plate lens antenna, Antenna Measurements – Patterns measurement-arrangement for radiation pattern, Distance requirements, Directivity and Gain Measurements, Introduction to microstrip antennas. Wave Propagation: Introduction, classification, modes of Propagation, Ground Wave Propagation–Characteristics, Parameters, Wave Tilt, Flat and Spherical Earth Considerations. Sky Wave Propagation – Formation of Ionospheric Layers and their Characteristics, Mechanism of Reflection and Refraction, Critical Frequency, Virtual Height, MUF– Calculations, LUHF, Skip Distance, Optimum working Frequency, Ionospheric Abnormalities, Ionospheric Absorption, multi-hop propagation, Space Wave Propagation – LOS, Tropospheric Wave Propagation – Radius of Curvature of path, Effective Earth’s Radius, Effect of Earth’s Curvature, Field Strength Calculations, Duct Propagation(M-curves).

Title: Mobile Communication Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Course code 16WN624
Overview of the legacy second generation (2G) and third generation 3G networks including key developments in spectrum aspects. Review of the stake holders including Service Providers (SPs), product manufactures and regulatory bodies and interplay and context for MCN. Architecture of 4G networks from 3GPP and introduction to the physical layer and resource management. Key elements underpinning the network architecture including access stratum and non-access stratum, end to end security principles, network and UE procedures. Network design framework for call set-up/release, mobility management in idle mode and active mode (handover) and the dependency on the user experience. Introduction to network operations, management and support (BSS/OSS) including relevant use cases in diagnostics, life cycle of trouble shooting. Role of network planning and performance management and deployment of the networks for Quality of Support (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE). Network evolution towards Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) focus on architecture changes plus impact assessment. Overview of air interface upgrades, scalable air interface, Self Organizing Networks (SON) and Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets). Wi-Fi technology evolution to upcoming concepts pertaining to LTE in WiFi and introduction to candidate proposals in 5G [5].

Title: Wireless Sensor Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Course code 16WN623
Overview of WSN: Introduction, Applications, Unique Constraints and challenges. Platforms for WSN: Sensor Node Hardware’s (Introduction): Mica2, MicaZ, TelosB, Cricket, i-Mote2, TMote, BTnode, Wasp mote, Comparisons of these based on the specifications. Sensor Node Software’s (Introduction): TinyOS, MANTIS, Contiki and RetOS, Programming Tools: C, nesC. Tiny DB. General Architecture of a WSN: Von Neumann, Harvard Architecture, Super Harvard Architectures, Sensing Unit: ADC, Sampling, Quantization, Sensor Characteristics, Transducers, Impedance Matching. Processing Unit: Microcontrollers, DSP, ASIC, FPGA, General Constraints and Pros and Cons. Communication Unit: SPI, I2C. Power Management Unit.
Networking in WSN: Hierarchical, Nonhierarchical, Clustering, Multi hop, Single hop, Multiple Sinks and Sources. Coverage and Connectivity. Self-Organization, Self-configuration. MAC Protocols- Introduction, Low Duty cycle Protocols: SMAC, Contention Based Protocols: CSMA, PAMAS, Scheduling based Protocols: Leach, SMACS, TRAMA.
Optimization in WSN: Power, Delay, QOS, Data Aggregation; Time synchronization: Types, RBS, LTS, HRTS; Routing: Proactive routing: DSDV, Optimized Link State Routing, DSR and Reactive routing: Flooding, Gossiping, Hierarchical Routing, Location based routing – Unicast, Multicast; Localization and Positioning: Overview, TOA, TDOA, AOA, RSSI, Range based Localization: Triangulation, Trilateration Iterative and collaborative Multilateration, GPS based localization; Range free localization: APS, Event Driven Localization: Light House approach, Multi Sequence Positioning; Wireless Sensor Network for Specific Application. Research Paper Discussion and Presentation.
Laboratory: includes the OSs /platforms/Simulators detailed below.
• TinyOS Libraries: http://www.tinyos.net/scoop/special/working_groups
• Omnet++: http://www.omnetpp.org/pmwiki/index.php?n=Main.NesCT
• Comparison of OS: MANTIS - http://rosejn.net/publications/mantis-monet.pdf
• NS2, NS3
• Qualnet
Creating hierarchical network, Implementation of Data aggregation, clustering and Time synchronization Algorithms, Indoor and outdoor testing of algorithms to study the effects on range, delay and data loss at different power levels, Integration of Sensor networks with Wireless LAN.

Links/URL: Laboratory: includes the OSs /platforms/Simulators detailed below.
• TinyOS Libraries: http://www.tinyos.net/scoop/special/working_groups
• Omnet++: http://www.omnetpp.org/pmwiki/index.php?n=Main.NesCT
• Comparison of OS: MANTIS - http://rosejn.net/publications/mantis-monet.pdf
• NS2, NS3
• Qualnet


Title: Distributed Systems
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Course code 16WN702
Introduction: Goals, Types: Distributed Computing Systems, Distributed Information Systems, Distributed Pervasive Systems. Architecture: Centralized, Decentralized, Hybrid, Architecture Vs Middleware, Self-Management. Processes: Threads, Virtualization, Clients, Servers, Code Migration.
Communication: Fundamentals, Remote Procedure Call, Message Oriented Communication, Stream Oriented Communication, Multicast Communication, Naming: Flat, Structured, Attribute based; Synchronization: Clock, Logical, Mutual Exclusion, Global Positioning, Election Algorithms, Consistency and Replication: Introduction, Data Centric, Client Centric models, Replica Management, Consistency Protocols; Fault Tolerance: Introduction, Process Resilience, Reliable Client Server Communication, Reliable group Communication, Distributed Commit, Recovery. Security: Secure Channels, Access Control, Security Management, Distributed Object based systems, Distributed File Systems, Distributed Web based Systems.

Title: Wireless Securitylab
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Theoretical module contents and using Network Analyzers and Qualnet simulation platform.

Title: WLAN lab
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Theoretical module contents and using Wireless routers, AP’s, Long-Range Wi-FI base stations, CPE’s and Qualnet simulation platform.

Title: Wireless Sensor Network
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Theoretical module contents and using Creating hierarchical network, Implement Data aggregation, Integrate sensor networks with Wireless LAN.

Title: Wireless local area Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total enrolment (2013-2017): 46
Lab info: WLAN lab based on the course content using wireless routers, AP’s, Wi-Fi enabled smart devices, Long range Wi-Fi base station and QualNet simulation platform.

Title: OceanNet
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Not yet registered

Title: Piscean Net Solutions
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Not yet registered

Title: Mobile Infrastructure for Coasta1 Region Offshore Communications and Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Application Number: US20170230841A1
Filing Date:10 Aug 2017

Title: An Automated Lesion Detection System for DCE-MRI images using Circular Mesh based Shape and Margin Descriptor
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Application Number: 201741007686
Filing Date: 07/04/2017

Title: Ansys HFSSpackage
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Date: Summer 2015
Participants: 35

Title: SmartAntennas
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Date: Winter 2015
Participants:25

Title: Delay Tolerant Networks
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Date: Winter 2015
Participants:20

Title: ACM Event Workshop on Machine Learning and its applications.
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants: 32

Title: Intel Nirvana Workshop on Artificial Intelligence
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2018
Number of Participants: 60

Title: Wireless link characterization over Arabian sea by Dr Kalyan
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants: 30

Title: Rough Set Theory and its Applications for Research Scholars by Dr. Sabu M K
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: November 2017
Participants: 45

Title: Channelizers Demystified
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants: 50

Title: Emerging topics in Network Function Virtualization Research
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants: 50

Title: R&D topics from TCS innovation Labs
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants: 50

Title: IoT& its Challenges
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants: 50

Title: OceanNetApp usage Workshop
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2017
Participants: 20

Title: Asian Student Symposium on Emerging Technologies ASSET
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2016
Location: Singapore
Participants 30+

Title: Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) Data Mining and Analysis
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2016
Participants: 40

Title: Asian Student Symposium on Emerging Technologies ASSET 2018
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Title: Sensors and Small Satellite Technologies for Disaster Management (SSTDM)
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year : 2016
Participants:45

Title: International Conference on Mobile Systems, Applications, and Services Mobysis.
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year : 2016
Participants : 40

Title: Robotics And Automation ICRA
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2017
Participants: 40

Title: Convergence In Technology
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2017
Participants: 40

Title: Image Processing and Machine Vision (NCIPMV)
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2017
Participants: 30

Title: COMSNETS
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2018

Title: International Conference on Computing and Network Communications (Coconet)
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year:2015
Participants:50

Title: Digital Signal Processing
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Total Participants:20
Course content info: Sampling theorem, Anti-aliasing Pre-lters,Analog and Digital Dither, Pole zero designs, State space analysis, Inverse filters and stability, FFT Algorithms, FIR Filtering and Convolution, Transfer function, Inverse filters and stability

Title: Wireless Link Characterization over Arabian Sea
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants:45

Title: Network Function Virtualization
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants:40

Title: ChannelizersPackages
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants:36

Title: IoT
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants:32

Title: IoT Workshop
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015
Participants:32

Title: Knowledge Graph Based Search - Invited Talk by Dr TV Geetha for research scholars
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year 2016
Participants: 40

Title: Machine Learning Techniques and Algorithm, "Big Data and IoT
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: February 2017
Participants: 40

Title: Cognitive and Language Computing
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year July 2017
Participants: 35

Title: Research: DO's and Don'ts - FDP Programme,
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: November,2017
Participants: 30

Title: Word-Sense Disambiguation (WSD) in Malayalam - at Fourteenth International Conference on Natural Language Processing (ICON 2017) , held on Jadavpur University, Kolkatta.
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: December,2017
Participants : 40+

Title: Research on Speech Recognition - National Workshop on Speech Recognition and Its Application.
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: February2018
Participants:40

Title: Cognitive computing -Refresher course on computer science and Information Technology, University of Kerala
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year February 2018
Participants:40

Title: Discussions were held with theIndianNavy about the prospectiveLR Wi-Fi communication system
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2014

Title: Poster sessions on MICRONETwas held during RT Labsnationallevelworkshopfunded by MHRD
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015

Title: Postersessions on MICRONET was held during HFSS designworkshop.
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015

Title: Poster sessions on MICRONETwas held duringFinal YearM.Tech Wireless Networks &Applications project reviews, conducted by Amrita University inorder to create awareness among visitorsand participants of theevents.
Institutes: AMRITA-KOL

Remarks: Year: 2015

Title: Brief presentation of MICRONet project to the Minister of Fisheries Mercy KuttyAmma, Director of Fisheries and other Govt. officials and Industrial stake holders by Dr.ElizabethSherly and team.
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: January 2017

Title: MICRONet project presentation to Dr.Gulati, Zonal Director Fishery Survey of India (FSI) and other staff members.
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: November 2017

Title: Open House with Dr.Manoj Samuel, Head of Engineering Division and his team, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT).
Institutes: IIITM-KER
Title: Open House with DrVelvizhi, Principal Scientist, M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation to know about the current status and feedback of their Fisher Friend
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year: 2017

Title: Brief presentation of MICRONet given to Fishermen community at District Level Feedback meeting on INCOIS Services organized by MSSRF October at Poovar Trivandrum and Azheekal, Kollam
Institutes: IIITM-KER

Remarks: Year:2016.

Title: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS)

Remarks: MoU signed for data dissemination and R&D.

Title: Central Institute of Fisheries Technology(CIFT)

Remarks: IoT and Image processing based fish freshness assessment.

Title: Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute CMFRI

Remarks: Data Sharing

Title: Coastguard

Remarks: Installation of NanoStation on Coastguard boats and utilize their support center for issuing alert messages.

Title: Indian Navy

Remarks: Utilize Indian Navy's research facilities for improvement of the Micronet.

Title: Directorate of Lighthouses.

Remarks: Installation of Base stations on light houses situated along the coast.

Title: Dept. Of Fisheries, Govt. Of Kerala.

Remarks: Providing best ICT enabled solutions for better fishing and information dissemination to fishermen and other stakeholders

Title: State Disaster Management Authority

Remarks: Providing best ICT enabled solutions for better fishing and information dissemination to fishermen and other stakeholders

Title: Mata Amritanandamayi Math
Title: CANEUS

Remarks: Led by Dr Milind Pimprikar

Title: M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)

Title: MICRONet Web portal
Title: Mobile APP for the stakeholders

Title: Dept. Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala
Title: Central Institute of Fisheries Technology(CIFT)

Title: Prospective member of High Level Committee team of Dept.of Fisheries, Govt.of Kerala