Newsletter_2025

Department of Applied Sciences

Message from HoD’s Desk

It is a pleasure to present the latest edition of the Department of Applied Sciences newsletter. This semester has witnessed dynamic participation in academic discussions, outreach workshops, student-led initiatives, and prestigious inter-school and inter-college events. The commitment of our faculty and staff in guiding students, conducting workshops, and fostering research is highly commendable.

Our department remains dedicated to empowering young minds with the skills, knowledge, and exposure necessary for academic and professional excellence. By integrating experiential learning, hands-on workshops, and mentorship, we ensure that students are prepared to tackle real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to society.

On behalf of the faculty and staff, I reaffirm our commitment to advancing teaching, research, and outreach initiatives that inspire innovation and excellence in our students.

We hope readers find this newsletter insightful and motivating.

Dr. Harpreet Kaur
HoD, Department of Applied Sciences

Department at a Glimpse

This department was established in the year 1957, whose role is to deliver excellent quality education in the subject of Applied Sciences and humanities for the future technocrats of all engineering streams. The department also endeavours to inculcate the scientific temper and the spirit of inquest in students. It inspires the students to realize and therefore apply the physical laws to the growth and development of their fields of study. We intensely think that an educational programme should be able to stimulate the development of a balanced and harmonious personality of the students. Hence, the educational program of GNDEC has been customised -to suit such necessities.

Event Highlights

GNE’s APEX 2024

Date: October 25, 2024
Organized by the Causmic Club, this inter-school competition celebrated Mr. Ratan N. Tata, highlighting leadership and humanity.
Participation: 30+ schools
Events: Folk Dance, Rangoli, Reel Artistry, Web Wizards, G.K. Quiz, etc.
Chief Guests:

• Mrs. Harmeet Kaur Waraich
• Dr. R.P. Singh
• Er. Manjit Singh Randhawa
  Winners:
• GNIPS, Model Town – ₹11,000
• BCM School – ₹7,000
• Amrit Indo Canadian Academy – ₹5,000
  Sponsors & Partners: Prabal TMT Rebars 550, Coca-Cola, Verka, MAAC, Kangaro, Hover Robotix

Panel Discussion: Diminishing Trend of STEM Courses

Date: January 28, 2025
Participants: 70+ educators from regional schools
Key Themes:

• Lack of infrastructure & outdated curriculum
• Experiential learning & virtual labs
• Government policy & financial support
  Panelists:
• Dr. Sandeep Kazal (IKGPTU)
• Mrs. Jaswinder Sidhu (Ludhiana Sahodaya)
• Prof. (Dr.) Akshay Girdhar (GNDEC)
• Mr. Gurdeep Sidhu (Cremica)

Ambit Youth Parliament 2025

Date: April 19–20, 2025
Participants: 200+ students
Committees: Lok Sabha, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Photography, Cartooning, Media Writing
Chief Guest: S. Jaswant Singh Zafar, Punjabi Poet & GNDEC Alumnus
Sponsors: GENCO Alumni Association (₹45,000 in prizes)
Guest Speakers:

• Er. Harinder Singh Dhillon (GENCO Alumni)
• Er. Arvinder Singh (Finance Secretary, GENCO)
• Er. Arshdeep Singh (MD, Pioneer Cranes)
  School Partners: DAV Public School, BRS Nagar; Amrit Indo Canadian Academy; Nankana Sahib Public School

Skill Development Workshop – DAV Public School Students

Date: June 3–5, 2025
Participants: Class 12 Students
Workshop Areas & Faculty Leads:

• Prompt Engineering – Er. Jaswant Singh
• 3D Printing – Dr. Amrinder Singh Pannu
• Augmented Reality – Dr. Amit Kamra
• FORTRAN Programming – Dr. Randhir Singh
• Instrumentation Techniques – Dr. Paramjit Singh, Dr. Amarjot Kaur, Ms. Komalpreet Kaur

Student Contributions & Feedback

• Students praised faculty engagement, hands-on exposure, and interactive sessions.
• Improved confidence, networking skills, and motivation for STEM careers were highlighted.
• Requests for additional workshops in coding, entrepreneurship, and field visits will be considered.

GNE’s ACME 2024

Date: March 5, 2024
Organizer: Causmic Club, Department of Applied Sciences
Guest of Honour: Mr. Sanjay Verma, Project Manager at Prabal TMT Saria
Participants: 213 from 15 colleges
Sponsors: Prabal TMT Saria, SK Trophy, Sahni Catering, Deepak Studios, GNDEC Alumni
Winners:

• Guru Nanak Dev Polytechnic College, Gill Road – ₹5,100
• Arya College (Boys), Civil Lines – ₹3,100
• Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town – ₹2,100

Faculty Academic Contributions

Research Publications

• Dr. Amarjot Kaur, Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Dr. Randhir Singh & Vijay Kant Singh (2025), JOM, “Implications on Structural, Morphological, and Optical Properties and Photocatalytic Degradation Behavior of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Effect of Calcination Temperature,” DOI: 10.1007/s11837-025-07344-9
• Pf. Jasmine Kaur, “Student Economic Literacy: An Exploratory Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness,” Gateway International Journal of Innovative Research, Vol. 4, Issue 1, March 2025, pp. 1–16, ISSN: 2583-7842
• Pf. Neeraj Kumar – ongoing PhD research under Dr. Neha Sharma (IKGPTU)

Events & FDPs Attended

• Pf. Sukhminder Singh: FDP on Innovations in Mathematical Sciences, DAV University, Jalandhar (27 May–1 June 2025)
• Pf. Karan Bhalla: AICTE-NPTEL FDPs on Advanced Polyolefin Catalysts & Introductory Organic Chemistry I, IIT Kharagpur & IISER Pune
• Pf. Gagandeep Kaur Lotey: FDPs on Artificial Intelligence, Indian Knowledge System, Applied Mathematics in Real-Time Problems
• Dr. Amarjot Kaur: Basic Training Programme on Indian Knowledge System, GNDU, Amritsar (03–08 March 2025)
• Dr. Rajvir Kaur: Workshops on AI, Punjabi Language, Green Energy & Environment Sustainability
• Pf. Neeraj Kumar: MDPs on Universal Human Values, Institution Building, Additive Manufacturing & Material Characterization

Events Organized

Dr. Amanpreet Kaur Sodhi

• IQmol workshops for BTech first-year students (14 & 18 February 2025)
• MAD SCIENCE event (30 April 2025)
• Peer-to-peer chemistry learning session (2 May 2025)

Dr. Randhir Singh & Dr. Rajvir Kaur

• GNE’S APEX 2024 – Inter-school Competition (25 October 2024)
• Mehndi Stall event (18 October 2024)
• IGKPTU Inter College Basketball Tournament Coordination (16–17 October 2024)
• Interactive Session on Skin & Health Care (25 September 2024)
• One-week SDP for Non-Teaching Staff (16–20 September 2024)

Pf. Gagandeep Kaur Lotey

• Maths Fusion-I Activity, GNDEC 69th Foundation Day

Pf. Nisha & Pf. Jasmine Kaur

• Public Speaking: “Speak’sphere” (11 February 2025)
• ‘Story Dunk’ (03 March 2025)
• ‘Extempore’ (07 May 2025)
• Extension Lecture on Budget 2025

Pf. Aastik Sharma

• Inspire Award (Manak Scheme) – District Level Exhibition & Project Competition 2025 (22 May 2025)

Awards & Milestones

• Pf. Sukhminder Singh completed PhD coursework
• Dr. Rajvir Kaur: Best Teacher Award & Bronze Medal, Women Faculty Relay Race, 64th Annual Athletic Meet, GNDEC (20–21 February 2025)

Faculty Achievements

Pf. Sukhminder Singh: Elite and Gold Medals in NPTEL Online Courses – Calculus of Several Real Variables & Advanced Calculus for Engineers

Dr. Rajvir Kaur:

• Judged DST Inspire Awards & District Level Exhibitions
• Conducted hands-on Chemistry sessions during Summer Internship
• Completed AICTE-SPICES grant for Causmic Club
• Reviewer for reputed journals

Dr. Amanpreet Kaur Sodhi:

• Supervised students in Vigyan Mahotsav, Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana

Dr. Amarjot Kaur:

• Expert talk on Physics Experiments during Skill Development Program (3–5 June 2025)

Pf. Neeraj Kumar:

• Community outreach initiatives on occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April 2025)

Student Achievements

• Multiple students received top positions in Hackathons, Esports, Skits, Basketball, and Athletic Meets under faculty mentorship.
• Student PhD completions: Three scholars successfully completed their PhDs under faculty supervision.