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St. Joseph’s College of Engineering

S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T
S T U D E N T A C H I E V E M E N T

Second-year students from the
Department of Chemical Engineering
earned a Special Mention Prize at
ImpactX 3.0, a 24-hour hackathon on
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
held on 5th and 6th February 2026 at St.
Joseph’s Institute of Technology.
The team members Roshini Priya V and
Sivadurga M were recognized for their
innovative approach and problem-solving
skills. The event was organized by the
Department of ECE, St. Joseph’s Institute
of Technology, bringing together young
innovators to address sustainability-
focused challenges.

Ms. S. Akshaya, a III Year student of the Department of Chemical
Engineering, participated in an online guest lecture on “Modeling
of Non-Linear Industrial Process using Machine Learning”,
organized by The Institution of Engineers (India),
Kancheepuram Local Centre, on 30th January 2026. She
received a Certificate of Participation for her active involvement
in the session, which provided valuable insights into the
application of machine learning techniques in non-linear
industrial process modeling.

Students from the Department of Biotechnology
actively participated in the Campus Run for Equality
held at St. Joseph’s College of Engineering on 6th
February 2026, organized in association with the
Institute of Green Engineers (IGEN). The event aimed
to promote gender equality through a 2 km campus
run. The department students performed exceptionally
well, with Ms. Sanjana securing the first position and
Ms. Nithyashree securing the second position, winning
cash prizes and bringing laurels to the department.

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