PECFEST 2025 Wraps Up with Unforgettable Highlights and Enthralling Performances

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The final day of PECFEST 2025 at Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh was a vibrant celebration of cultural and creative energy, marked by a range of captivating events that left audiences thrilled and inspired. This three-day extravaganza is organised under the visionary leadership of Dean Student Affairs, Dr. D. R. Prajapati (DSA), along with Dr. Puneet Chawla (ADSA) and the dedicated DSA Office.

The festival's first two days set an impressive tone with Cultural Evening of Glitterati, a lively BhangraTheque, and an unforgettable musical performance by popular Yellow Diary Band. These events created a dazzling atmosphere and laid the groundwork for the grand finale.

The final day’s spotlight featured the Robosoccer, Tech Expo, Defence Expo, Concrete Canoe, Rockathon, Solo Instrumental performances, Katha Sangram, Literature Quiz, Design Showdown, Twist a Script, Sketch Charades, a captivating Bazaar, Darpan (Nukkad Natak), and crowd-favorite Bhangra Wars. A variety of talented bands energized the audience with thrilling performances during the Rap Battle. Along with this, Nucleya – DJ Performance, Aashish Solanki – Stand-Up Comedy, Yuvraj Dua & Jaspreet Kaur Dyora – Influencers, Defence Expo – Displaying cutting-edge innovation and technology by the Indian Army Officials was also very captivating.

The day is set to culminate with the highly anticipated DJ Night, to bring an electrifying energy to the stage, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Cutting-edge tech brilliance continued with LLM Graveyard, a unique and engaging event exploring the capabilities and quirks of large language models, and Code Strike Go, a competitive coding battlefield that drew some of the brightest programming minds

The Communication, Information, and Media Cell added an intellectual edge to the festival with events like Netagiri, PR Writing, Quirky Quiz, and Ad-Mad, encouraging creativity, strategy, and quick thinking.

With its diverse lineup, PECFEST 2025 – “A Crescent Mirage” seeks to spark creativity, foster collaboration, and create a dynamic platform for young minds to express themselves. The festival promises an unforgettable experience for students, artists, and enthusiasts across disciplines.

Powered by Esteemed Sponsors, This year’s fest is supported by an impressive roster of sponsors: Title Sponsor: Trident, Co-Title Sponsor: Google Gemini, Co-Sponsors: ICICI Bank and Powergrid, In Association With: Medallion and Mech City, Banking Partner: SBI.

With such esteemed support, PECFEST 2025 poised a vibrant, memorable celebration of talent, innovation, and cultural spirit. PECFEST 2025 – “A Crescent Mirage” was an inspiring success.

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Dynamic, Hydraulic properties of spatially varied pond ash within an ash pond for Reclamation of abandoned/closed ash pond.
Dr S.K Singh
Electromagnetic Pulse Sensor
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Changes in condylar position after orthognathic surgery and its correlation with temporomandibular symptoms (TMD)- a prospective study
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Comparative analysis of radiation tolerant analog circuit layout in 180 nm CMOS technology for space application
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3D Printable, injectable Amyloid-based composite Hydrogel of Bovine Serum Albumin-Aloe Vera for Rapid Diabetic Wound Healing
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Technology and Education Inputs for Productivity Enhancement in Garment Manufacturing in the Developing World
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Analyzing the thermal, economic, and environmental dynamics of phase change materials used in cold chain applications.
Mohit Tyagi
SIFTBCS: scale invariant feature transform based fuzzy vault scheme in biometric cryptosystem
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Electric Field Sensor for Electromagnetic Pulse Measurement
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A comparative analysis of solvent cast 3D printed carbonyl iron powder reinforced polycaprolactone polymeric stents for intravascular applications
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Flattening of free energy profile and enhancement of energy storage efficiency near morphotropic phase boundary in lead-free BZT-xBCT
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Flexible Ag@LiNbO3/PVDF Composite Film for Piezocatalytic Dye/Pharmaceutical Degradation and Bacterial Disinfection
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Acidic ionic liquids: an alternative to HF for {001} reactive facet-controlled synthesis of anatase titania
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Electrochemical detection of herbicide atrazine using porous MnO2-NiO nanocatalyst
Dr. Anu Prathap M. U.
Mathematical depiction of costing perspectives allied with the dynamics of processed food supply chain
Mohit Tyagi
Multispectral transmission through phoxonic crystal slot-waveguide at midwave infrared frequencies
Jyoti Kedia, Neena Gupta
Electric Field Sensor for Electromagnetic Pulse Measurement
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Progress in bioactive surface coatings on biodegradable Mg alloys: A critical review towards clinical translation
Dr. Uma Batra
L Style n-MOSFET Layout for Mitigating TID Effects
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Characterization and Quasi-Static Compressive Response Of Closed Cell Al2024-B4Cp Composite Foams and Their Energy Absorption Characteristics
Dr. Jagmohan Datt Sharma
Correlation between the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Rutile Reinforced LM27 Alloy Composite
Dr. Jagmohan Datt Sharma
Transparent glass-nanocomposites possessing piezoelectric ZnO/Zn2SiO4 nanocrystallites for piezocatalytic dye degradation
Moolchand Sharma
Audio-video emotional response mapping based upon Electrodermal Activity
Prof. Parveen Kalra, Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Changes in condylar position after orthognathic surgery and its correlation with temporomandibular symptoms (TMD)- a prospective study
Prof. Parveen Kalra
GaN HEMTs FOR HIGH FREQUENCY APPLICATIONS
Arun Kumar Singh, Sanjeev Kumar
Chemical engineering at morphotropic phase boundary: Interplay with thermally stabilized ultra-high energy storage and electrocaloric response
Sanjeev Kumar
Flash Spark Plasma Sintering of SiC: Impact of Additives
Dr. Sandan Kumar Sharma, Dr. Pavol Hvizdoš, Dr. Michael J. Reece, Dr. Salvatore Grasso E-mail addresses
Effect of polar nano region dynamics on pyroelectric energy conversion efficiency of doped BaTiO3
Sanjeev Kumar
Tribological behaviour of transparent ceramics: A review
Dr. Sandan Kumar Sharma
Sustainable magnetically recoverable Iridium coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles for enhanced catalytic reduction of organic pollutants in water
Harminder Kaur
Assessing the Role of Virtual Surgical Planning in Mandibular Reconstruction With Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Graft
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Long-Short Term Memory Auto-Encoder based Position Prediction Model for Fixed-wing UAV during Communication Failure
Poonam Saini
BRIEFBCS: binary robust independent elementary features based fuzzy vault scheme in BCS
Nitin Kumar
Modulation of polar dynamics with oxygen vacancies in Zn doped BaZr0.1Ti0.9O3
Sanjeev Kumar
Adaptive qXE-LMF Filter for Improving Power Quality Using Grid Supporting Photovoltaic System
Dr. Ajay Kumar
Depression status identification using autoencoder neural network
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Computational investigation of bioactive 2,3-diaryl quinolines using DFT method: FT- IR, NMR spectra, NBO, NLO, HOMO-LUMO transitions, and quantum-chemical properties
Harminder Kaur
Critical Behavior of Relaxor〖 Pb〗_0.91 La_0.09 (Zr_0.65 Ti_0.35 ) O_3: Interplay between Polar Nano Regions, Electrocaloric and Energy Storage Response
Sanjeev Kumar
Modelling of barriers encumbering the advancement of processing technologies towards lean manufacturing principles.
Mohit Tyagi
Multispectral transmission through phoxonic crystal slot-waveguide at midwave infrared frequencies
Jyoti Kedia, Neena Gupta
To Study Impact of Array Tilt Angle, Orientation, and Inverter arrangement on Power Output of Rooftop Solar PV Panels for Chandigarh.
Prof. Tarlochan Kaur (PI) , Dr. Poonam Saini (CO-PI)
Electrochemical Behavior of Aluminum-Molybdenum Surface Composites Developed by Friction Stir Processing
Dr. Mahesh V. P.
Evaluation of school backpack prototype-based on gait parameters, energy expenditure and posture of students
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Innovations in Electro Chemical Discharge Machining Process through Electrolyte Stirring and Tool Rotations
Dr. Chandrashekhar Jawalkar
Stubble burn area estimation and its impact on ambient air quality of Patiala & Ludhiana district, Punjab, India
Dr. Har Amrit Singh Sandhu
Long-Short Term Memory Auto-Encoder based Position Prediction Model for Fixed-wing UAV during Communication Failure
Poonam Saini
Structural, morphological, and opto-electrical properties of Y2-xYbxO3 nanoparticles synthesized using co-precipitation method
Dr. Jagmohan Datt Sharma
RF MEMS SWITCH FOR HIGH FREQUENCY APPLICATION
Arun Kumar Singh , Neena Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar
IoT Based Accident Prevention, Detection and Alert System using GPS & Heat Mapping of Accident Prone Areas of Chandigarh
Dr. Sanjay Batish
A comparative analysis of solvent cast 3D printed carbonyl iron powder reinforced polycaprolactone polymeric stents for intravascular applications
Jasvinder Singh
Self-biased characteristics of NZCF/BCZT layered magnetoelectric composites: A novel coupling paradigm in magnetoelectricity
Sanjeev Kumar
4-Hydroxy Enigmol, a 1-Deoxyphytosphingolipid that Exhibit Good Activity against Prostate and Colon Cancer
Vasundhara Singh
Comparative analysis of radiation tolerant analog circuit layout in 180 nm CMOS technology for space application
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Bilayer Graphene/HgCdTe Heterojunction Based Novel GBn Infrared Detectors
Arun Kumar Singh , Neena Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar
Health Risk Assessment of Gurdaspur, Punjab, India Using Field Experiments and GIS: A Groundwater Perspective
Dr. Har Amrit Singh Sandhu
Audio-video emotional response mapping based upon Electrodermal Activity
Prof. Parveen Kalra, Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Surface Displacement Analysis of Road-Cut Slopes in the Vicinity of Koteshwar Area, Uttarakhand, India
Dr. Har Amrit Singh Sandhu
Thiophenol amine-based Schiff base for colorimetric detection of Cu2+ and Hg2+ ions
Harminder Kaur
IoT Based Accident Prevention, Detection and Alert System using GPS & Heat Mapping of Accident Prone Areas of Chandigarh
Dr. Sanjay Batish
High-Temperature Corrosion Performance of FeAl-Based Alloys Containing Carbon in Molten Salt
Suresh Chand
Influence of Flat Friction Stir Spot Welding Process Parameters on Quality Characteristics of AA6082Weld
Dr. Rajat Upadhyaya
Fluorine-containing 2,3-diaryl quinolines as potent inhibitors of methicillin and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Synthesis, antibacterial activity and molecular docking studies
Harminder Kaur
Transparent glass-nanocomposites possessing piezoelectric ZnO/Zn2SiO4 nanocrystallites for piezocatalytic dye degradation
Moolchand Sharma
Optimizing sustainable supply of essential materials in a circular economy: a CoCoSo-SWARA based approach.
Mohit Tyagi
Synthesis, structural elucidation, and catalytic activity of bimetallic rhenium-tin complexes containing Schiff base ligand
Harminder Kaur
Novel Vanillin-based hybrids inhibit quorum sensing and silences phenotypical expressions in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Vasundhara Singh
Finite element analysis of dental implant surgical guides
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Optimizing sustainable supply of essential materials in a circular economy: a CoCoSo-SWARA based approach.
Mohit Tyagi
An auto-tuned droop coefficient-based controller for microgrid system to enhance grid resilience during blackouts
Ajay Kumar
A comparative analysis of solvent cast 3D printed carbonyl iron powder reinforced polycaprolactone polymeric stents for intravascular applications
Jasvinder Singh
Electromagnetic Pulse Sensor
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Flexible Ag@LiNbO3/PVDF Composite Film for Piezocatalytic Dye/Pharmaceutical Degradation and Bacterial Disinfection
Dr. Gurpreet Singh
Metamaterial Absorbers for Microwave/THz applications
Arun Kumar Singh , Neena Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar
Evaluation of corrosion resistance, mechanical integrity loss and biocompatibility of PCL/HA/TiO2 hybrid coated biodegradable ZM21 Mg alloy
Dr. Uma Batra
Progress in bioactive surface coatings on biodegradable Mg alloys: A critical review towards clinical translation
Dr. Uma Batra
Technology and Education Inputs for Productivity Enhancement in Garment Manufacturing in the Developing World
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Comparative analysis of radiation tolerant analog circuit layout in 180 nm CMOS technology for space application
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Visualization and analysis of key performance indicators for agricultural cold supply chain in Indian context using fuzzy DEMATEL approach.
Mohit Tyagi
Depression status identification using autoencoder neural network
Prof. Parveen Kalra, Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Dynamic, Hydraulic properties of spatially varied pond ash within an ash pond for Reclamation of abandoned/closed ash pond.
Dr S.K Singh
Long-Short Term Memory Auto-Encoder based Position Prediction Model for Fixed-wing UAV during Communication Failure
Poonam Saini
L Style n-MOSFET Layout for Mitigating TID Effects
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Finite element analysis of dental implant surgical guides
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Avenues of decarbonisation in the dynamics of processed food supply chains: Towards responsible production consumption
Mohit Tyagi
Single sample face recognition using deep learning: a survey
Nitin Kumar
Recognition of Bovine Hemoglobin Protein on Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Surfaces using Nonlinear Vibrational Spectroscopy
Shilpi Chaudhary
Audio-video emotional response mapping based upon Electrodermal Activity
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Endorsers measurement for decarbonised processed food supply chain through newly befitted interval valued neutrosophic vague sets
Mohit Tyagi
Self-Switching Device (SSD) as Terahertz/Microwave detector
Arun Kumar Singh , Neena Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar
Endorsers measurement for decarbonised processed food supply chain through newly befitted interval valued neutrosophic vague sets
Mohit Tyagi
Synthesis and Characterization of CoCrFeNi1.75-xTi0.25+x High Entropy Alloy
Suresh Chand
Unlocking circular business model avenues to achieve net-zero emissions: a model-driven approach grounded on inter-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets
Mohit Tyagi
Analyzing the thermal, economic, and environmental dynamics of phase change materials used in cold chain applications.
Mohit Tyagi
L Style n-MOSFET Layout for Mitigating TID Effects
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Electrochemical detection of herbicide atrazine using porous MnO2-NiO nanocatalyst
Dr. Anu Prathap M. U.
Finite element analysis of dental implant surgical guides
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Unlocking circular business model avenues to achieve net-zero emissions: a model-driven approach grounded on inter-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets
Mohit Tyagi
Mathematical depiction of costing perspectives allied with the dynamics of processed food supply chain
Mohit Tyagi
A comprehensive review of grid-connected solar photovoltaic system: Architecture, control, and ancillary services
Ajay Kumar
Innovations in Electro Chemical Discharge Machining Process through Electrolyte Stirring and Tool Rotations
Dr. Chandrashekhar Jawalkar
Visualization and analysis of key performance indicators for agricultural cold supply chain in Indian context using fuzzy DEMATEL approach.
Mohit Tyagi
Sn coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles for selective and efficient oxidation of anthracene to anthraquinone
Harminder Kaur
Avenues of decarbonisation in the dynamics of processed food supply chains: Towards responsible production consumption
Mohit Tyagi
Technology and Education Inputs for Productivity Enhancement in Garment Manufacturing in the Developing World
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Investigations of effect of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene-based polyurethane binders containing various curatives on thermal decomposition behaviour and kinetics of energetic composites
Vasundhara Singh
Impact of digital technologies on the risk assessment in food supply chain: a wake towards digitalisation
Mohit Tyagi
Electric Field Sensor for Electromagnetic Pulse Measurement
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Ballistic Rectifier for Thermoelectric and Terahertz Applications
Arun Kumar Singh , Neena Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar
Impact of digital technologies on the risk assessment in food supply chain: a wake towards digitalisation
Mohit Tyagi
Time-dependent mechanistic insight into photo-degradation of mixed hydrophobic disperse dyes by magnetically separable nitrogen iron codoped titania under visible light using process variable optimization
Vasundhara Singh
Electromagnetic Pulse Sensor
Prof. Neelam Rup Prakash
Modelling of barriers encumbering the advancement of processing technologies towards lean manufacturing principles.
Mohit Tyagi
Flash Spark Plasma Sintering of SiC: Impact of Additives
Dr. Sandan Kumar Sharma, Dr. Pavol Hvizdoš, Dr. Michael J. Reece, Dr. Salvatore Grasso E-mail addresses
Geospatial survey of sand mines pilot project in Haryana
Dr. Har Amrit Singh Sandhu
Electrochemical detection of herbicide atrazine using porous MnO2-NiO nanocatalyst
Dr. Anu Prathap M. U.
Simulation of efficient Sn/Pb-based formamidinium perovskite solar cells with variation of electron transport layers
Shilpi Chaudhary
Assessing the Role of Virtual Surgical Planning in Mandibular Reconstruction With Free Fibula Osteocutaneous Graft
Prof. Parveen Kalra
Improved Pd/Ru metal supported graphene oxide nano-catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of vanillyl alcohol, vanillin and lignin
Vasundhara Singh
Exotic role of poling protocol on augmentation of magnetoelectricity in BCZT/CNZF layered composites
Sanjeev Kumar
Visualization and Assessment of Energy Efficiency Drivers and Solution Practices for Temperature-controlled Supply Chain Operations.
Mohit Tyagi