On the morning of September 15, 2025, the campus of ITM SLS Baroda University, Vadodara buzzed with excitement. As the nation celebrated Engineer’s Day, the School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology (SOCSET) turned its spotlight not just on engineering as a profession, but on engineering as a vision for solving real-world problems. The university organized a Faculty Project Exhibition, where faculty members proudly showcased their innovative research and prototypes.
This was not just another academic event. It was a celebration of creativity, critical thinking, and the commitment of teachers to step beyond the classroom and build impactful solutions for society.
From Mind to Machine: Security and Learning Redefined
Among the projects that instantly caught attention was by Dr. Pradeep Laxkar. His project AI-Powered Unauthorized Person Detection Using Gradio & DeepFace showcased how artificial intelligence can make campuses and public spaces safer. The live demo left visitors amazed at the power of AI in the security domain.
Dr. Kalpana Metre’s AI-powered Quiz Engine promised to make learning more engaging and interactive, while Dr. Ashutosh Abhangi presented IntelliAbstract, a cutting-edge tool capable of generating academic abstracts automatically. For researchers, this tool felt like a bridge between effort and efficiency.
Technology with a Human Touch
Innovation was not limited to technical systems—it embraced empathy too. Dr. Jaya Banerjee’s project, A Novel Fuzzy-based System for Early Detection of Dyslexic Children, struck an emotional chord. It reflected how AI and fuzzy logic can support inclusive education by helping identify learning challenges at an early stage.
Healthcare-focused projects like Mahee Mehta’s Medishare, Abhishek Dave’s Blood Donor Management System, and Devansh Rahatal’s Organ Connect highlighted how engineering can save lives and improve medical accessibility.
Safeguarding the Digital World
With the rise of digital transformation, cybersecurity emerged as a strong theme. Gaurav Kulkarni’s Live Network Intrusion Detection System and Smruti Sharma’s Phishing Malware Detection using Wireshark and Gradio demonstrated how faculty members are contributing to the global fight against online threats.
Meanwhile, projects like Neeraj Kumar’s EvalAI (Automated Answer Sheet Evaluation System) and Prachi Rajput’s SkillConnect (University Talent & Collaboration Hub) aimed to modernize education and career development, proving that the university is preparing students not just for degrees, but for the future.
A Festival of Knowledge and Innovation
The exhibition felt like more than an academic display—it was a festival of innovation. Students, visitors, and guests engaged deeply with the projects, asking questions, sparking discussions, and imagining real-world applications. Each stall told a story: of a problem identified, a solution imagined, and a prototype built with passion.
The atmosphere resonated with the belief that education is not confined to textbooks; it thrives when ideas are transformed into impactful realities.
Conclusion: A Message for the Future
The Faculty Project Exhibition on Engineer’s Day was more than a celebration. It was a message—that true engineering is about problem-solving with empathy, intelligence, and vision. Every project on display was a promise of a future where technology empowers people, strengthens communities, and safeguards humanity.
For students, it was an inspiration; for faculty, a proud moment; and for society, a beacon of hope. At ITM SLS Baroda University, innovation is not a choice—it is a culture.
