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Faculty Development Programmme (FDP) on CFD using OpenFOAM:

The FOSSEE team is organising a Faculty Development Program (FDP) on CFD using OpenFOAM, scheduled from 2–5 June 2026 in online mode. We invite all the interested faculty members to participate in this event.

This is a 4-day program, designed for faculty members interested in learning Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and OpenFOAM from basic to intermediate level for teaching and research purposes. Faculty members from engineering fields such as mechanical, aerospace, chemical, metallurgy and science fields such as applied physics, applied mathematics and geosciences can join us in this FDP. This FDP will offer lecture and hands-on sessions aiming at the skill development of the faculty members who work in the CFD field. Registration is free for this training program.

Program Details:
• Dates: 2–5 June 2026
• Time: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Mode: Online (joining link will be emailed to registered candidates only)
• Eligibility: Engineering & Science Faculty

Participants fulfilling the attendance and eligibility criteria set by the FOSSEE team will receive a certificate from FOSSEE, IIT Bombay.

Please click here for registration. For queries: contact-cfd@fossee.in.
FOSSEE eSim Interaction at SGGSIE&T Nanded:

The eSim team member Mr.Varad Patil visited Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (SGGSIE&T), Nanded, for a meaningful discussion on the implementation of eSim software and open-source EDA tools in academic laboratories, on 5 May 2026. The interaction was conducted with Dr. Siddhant Gudhe, Head of the Department, Electrical Engineering, Dr. Paramjeet Singh Jamwal, faculty members, and EESA Student Coordinators, focusing on enhancing practical learning through open-source simulation platforms.
Beginner workshop on OpenFOAM :

The FOSSEE - CFD team along with the Mechanical Dept., of IIT Bombay, had organised a one workshop on CFD and OpenFOAM on 1st May 2026. 42 students from across all the departments of IIT Bombay attended this workshop. They have been introduced to OpenFOAM from the basics (including the installation) through hands-on sessions and demonstrations. The students have been given an assignment after the workshop so that they feel confident about what they have learnt during the workshop. After the workshop the students felt confident about applying OpenFOAM in their CFD projects.
eSim Webinar with the Institution of Engineers India:

A webinar on eSim was successfully conducted as part of the initiative to promote awareness and adoption of open source tools in engineering education and practice. The session highlighted the growing importance of open source technologies in the engineering domain and featured discussions on the role of eSim in Electronics Design Automation (EDA). Shri Himanshu Bhatt, CEng, Secretary, IEI South Gujarat Local Centre, addressed the participants on the concept of open source software and its increasing adoption across various technology sectors.

Mr. Sumanto Kar, from the eSim team, presented an overview of the eSim ecosystem, its key features, ongoing development activities, and collaboration opportunities. A live demonstration of the software was conducted by Mr. Varad Patil, showcasing circuit design and simulation capabilities. The webinar was further enriched by the presence of Prof. Prabhu Ramachandran, Principal Investigator, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, who shared insights on the contribution of eSim towards strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The session was attended by 42 enthusiastic engineers.
Hands-On Workshop on Mixed Signal Circuit Simulation and PCB Design At RIT Chennai:

At Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology Chennai, in association with the FOSSEE Club, a hands-on workshop on Mixed Signal Circuit Simulation and PCB Design using eSim was successfully conducted. The eSim team member, Mr. Sumanto Kar, shared his expertise and guided participants through practical aspects of mixed-signal circuit design and simulation using the open-source tool eSim. The workshop emphasized the importance of open-source technologies in enhancing accessibility and practical learning in electronics education. The event, held on April 17 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wozniak Auditorium, witnessed active participation from over 200 attendees, including students and faculty members. The session provided valuable hands-on experience and fostered deeper understanding of circuit simulation and PCB design, making it an enriching learning experience for all participants.
Analog IC Design Bootcamp:

The Analog IC Design Bootcamp, was conducted online from April 11 to April 13 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST) by the eSim (FOSSEE, IIT Bombay) team under the IEEE Open Silicon Initiative in collaboration with NAVIA Labs. This event introduced participants to the complete open-source analog IC design flow through hands-on sessions covering schematic design and simulation (April 11), physical layout and DRC (April 12), and verification and sign-off (April 13); guided by guest speaker Vipul Sharma, Founder, NAVIA Labs. The event was attended by more than 30 students. The program emphasized practical learning and promoted open-source IC design, enabling students to gain real-world exposure and move toward building and fabricating their own silicon designs. What made this initiative truly impactful was its alignment with the vision of democratizing chip design education—enabling students to not only learn but also build and test real silicon designs.
Webinar On Osdag: A Free Software For Structural Steel Design:

The Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG) in association with the Osdag, FOSSEE team conducted a free webinar on Osdag on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The session topic was structural steel design using Osdag, an open-source software developed at IIT Bombay as per IS 800:2007. The session was by Prof. Siddartha Ghosh, Co-Principal Investigator of the FOSSEE project. round 225 participants attended this session. The session helped students as well as professionals to strengthen their conceptual foundation on structural steel design.
An awareness session on the vision of FOSSEE at the St. Xavier's College:

An awareness session was conducted by the FOSSEE team at the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai on 7 April 2026. The session covered the vision of the FOSSEE project, importance of learning free and open source software and applying the same, and the benefits of getting associated with the FOSSEE Project. The awareness session was attended by more than 25 faculty members (Both professors from St. Xavier's College and other nearby colleges).
Physical Computing with Arduino: From Idea to Intelligent Systems:

The hardware team under the FOSSEE Project in association with the Post Graduate Academic Council (PGAC) at IIT Bombay conducted the session “Physical Computing with Arduino: From Idea to Intelligent Systems”, on 28th March 2026. It introduced participants to the journey of transforming ideas into functional, intelligent hardware systems. The workshop started with the basics of Arduino and progressed to advanced experiments in simulation mode, enabling participants to understand concepts step by step. It focused on integrating programming with real-world electronics, demonstrating how ideas can be prototyped through simulation and then implemented as working systems. Participants explored hands-on examples, design thinking approaches, and practical applications in areas such as IoT, automation, and smart devices. The session aimed to inspire students to move beyond theoretical learning and actively build innovative solutions, fostering a mindset of experimentation, problem-solving, and open-source collaboration. More than 50 students participated (both in-person and online modes) for this workshop.
One Day Online Hands-on Workshop on Koha Library Automation Package:

The FOSSEE Project at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science at Pondicherry University, successfully conducted a One Day Online Hands-on Workshop on Koha Library Automation Package on 23 March 2026. The workshop provided practical training on implementing and managing library automation using Koha. Participants engaged in hands-on sessions covering topics such as creating libraries and patron categories, cataloguing with MARC frameworks, circulation management, OPAC setup, serials subscription, report generation, and data import. The program followed a blended learning methodology that included guided tutorials, live demonstrations, and interactive discussions. Around 40 participants attended the workshop and engaged in interactive hands-on learning sessions.