THE UrFU STORY
Crossing Horizons: Transformative Tales of Innovation and Excellence from Kopargaon to Ekaterinburg.
Embarking on a transformative journey, the students from Sanjivani Group of Institutions ventured to Ural Federal University (UrFU), Ekaterinburg, Russia, for an enriching summer internship. This tale weaves together three distinct narratives, each pulsating with innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence. In the heart of this endeavor was the dynamic duo, Utkarsh Devendra Deolalikar and Tejas Anil Nikumbh, guided by the visionary Prof. Gamberg. Their mission? Crafting an advanced automated system to tackle one of the planet’s pressing challenges: municipal solid waste. Through compression briquetting and incineration, they sought to reshape waste into invaluable resources. This audacious journey, guided by Prof. Gamberg’s expertise, aimed not just at efficiency but at holistic sustainability. By harmonizing these technologies, waste’s stubborn volume would bow to reduction, while the environment would breathe a sigh of relief. Automation was their ally, turning the intricacies of compression and incineration into graceful ballets of engineering.
In a realm where imagination dances with machinery, Thota Hemasai Srinivasarao and Navnath Sachin Kate embarked. The stage was set, with the guidance of Professors Aleksei and Ilya Ogorodnikov Igorevich. The canvas? Robots and cake, a seemingly whimsical blend. Yet, these young minds dared to dream beyond the ordinary. Learning from Aleksei about mechanical grippers and from Ilya about electronics, their creations were boundless. A symphony of ABB robots graced the cake industry’s future, with the crowning jewel: “Designing a pick-and-place robotic cell with a vacuum gripper.” Collaborating, they crafted not just machines but possibilities. Amid the whirlwind of technology, they found camaraderie, unveiling a world where sweet dreams meet silicon dreams.
In splendid isolation, Chinmay Omkar Bitne stood, a lone student guided by the astute Prof. Agbozo Ebenezer. Their mission was different but no less audacious: revolutionize the operations of Alterna Company. Machine Learning and Web Development became their tools, fashioning a masterpiece called “Alternovation.” The Alterna Company, a leading furniture business, stood to benefit from this symphony of innovation. Prof. Agbozo’s wisdom conducted the orchestra, crafting a seamless integration of technologies to fortify the company’s online presence and streamline its operations. This solo endeavor became a shared triumph, culminating in victory as Chinmay and the international team secured the best project award, signaling the dawn of new heights.
These stories converged not merely as projects but as the fabric of a vibrant academic ecosystem. The Sanjivani Group of Institutions had nurtured these brilliant minds, empowering them to excel on an international stage. Prof. Sudhanshu Bhatt played a role beyond the classroom, intertwining academic bonds across faculties. As a judge in the arena of student projects on “Doing Business in Russia”, he fueled a collective ambition for excellence. Thus, the summer internship unfolded as a tapestry of learning, innovation, and academic camaraderie. The stage was set, and the blossoming of ideas and the forging of dreams transcended borders and disciplines, echoing the spirit of Sanjivani Group of Institutions.