1. Introduction
The Industry-Academia Lecture Week (March 3-7, 2025) was organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry. This lecture series provides a platform for students and faculty to interact with industry experts and gain insights into the latest technological advancements.
The first session, conducted on March 3, 2025, focused on the topic “Anti-Drone Technologies.” The session was conducted online and saw active participation from faculty members, students, and researchers.
2. Session Details
• Topic: Anti-Drone Technologies
• Speaker: Dr. Aditi Sharma, RF Engineer, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies
The session commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Surendra Kumar Gupta, who greeted the speaker, faculty members, and students. He emphasized the growing significance of anti-drone technologies in national security, defense, and industrial applications.
3. Speaker Presentation
Dr. Aditi Sharma, an RF Engineer at Paras Anti-Drone Technologies, delivered an informative talk on Anti-Drone Technologies, their design principles, and real-world applications. She covered:
• Introduction to Anti-Drone Technologies: The rise of drone threats and the need for counter-drone measures.
• Detection Mechanisms: Radar, RF signal detection, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) tracking systems used to detect unauthorized drones.
• Neutralization Techniques: Various methods such as jamming, spoofing, net guns, laser-based systems, and kinetic interceptors.
• Industry Applications: Use cases in defense, critical infrastructure protection, and commercial airspace security.
• Challenges and Future Trends: The evolving nature of drone threats and innovations in anti-drone systems.
Dr. Sharma explained complex technical aspects in an engaging manner, making it easier for students to understand the relevance and functionality of these systems.
4. Q&A and Interaction
After the presentation, a Q&A session was held, where participants asked questions about the effectiveness of anti-drone technologies, legal implications, and advancements in AI-based drone detection. Dr. Sharma provided insightful responses, making the session highly interactive and informative.
5. Conclusion and Acknowledgment
The session was highly enriching, offering students a deeper understanding of the critical role of anti-drone technologies in modern security frameworks.
Dr. Surendra Kumar Gupta concluded the session by expressing gratitude to Dr. Aditi Sharma for her time and expertise. He also appreciated the active participation of faculty members and students, emphasizing the importance of industry-academia collaborations in keeping pace with emerging technologies.
This session marked a successful start to the Industry-Academia Lecture Week (March 3-7, 2025), setting the stage for more insightful discussions in the upcoming sessions. Some glimpses of the event have been attached
