Innovation begins with understanding the fundamentals: Prakash Balasubramanian
Prakash Balasubramanian emphasized the importance of understanding foundational knowledge for driving innovation during the inauguration of 'Nirmaan Utsav' at HKES’ Poojya Doddappa Appa Engineering College. He highlighted the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in engineering, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like automated vehicles. The event featured various activities aimed at encouraging students to engage in technical and creative pursuits while staying informed about global advancements.
- ▪Prakash Balasubramanian spoke at the 'Nirmaan Utsav' event, stressing the importance of foundational knowledge in innovation.
- ▪He noted that revolutionary technologies evolve through continuous refinement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- ▪The event included a marathon, flash mob performances, and technical competitions like the Techno Vision Hackathon.
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Innovation and research continue to redefine the modern world every day, but true breakthroughs emerge only when individuals understand the fundamentals behind every discovery, said Prakash Balasubramanian, senior director at Infineon Technologies and an alumnus of PDA Engineering College.He was speaking after inaugurating “Nirmaan Utsav” - a technical and cultural fest organised at HKES’ Poojya Doddappa Appa Engineering College in Kalaburagi city on Friday.Highlighting the importance of foundational knowledge, Dr. Balasubramanian noted that several revolutionary technologies evolved through continuous refinement over decades.He cited the example of early scientific discoveries made in 1958 that were later redesigned and upgraded to suit changing technological needs.
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