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SITAM HoD wins first prize at national semiconductor program
A teacher named T Damodhar Naidu from Satya Institute of Technology and Management in Vizianagaram won first prize in a big competition.
The competition was part of a two-week training program called 'Crest for Chip Forge 2026'.
This program was organized by important organizations like NSDC and CREST at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus.
The program teaches people about semiconductor technologies, which are tiny parts used in electronics.
Damodhar Naidu's team did really well in a presentation competition during this program.
His school is very happy with his achievement and encourages teachers to keep learning new things to help students.
T Damodhar Naidu, HoD of ECE at SITAM, won first prize in a group presentation competition.
The competition was part of the 'Crest for Chip Forge 2026' programme organized by NSDC and CREST at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus.
The two-week residential programme focused on strengthening India’s semiconductor talent pipeline.
Damodhar Naidu's team was recognized for exceptional teamwork, innovation, and presentation excellence.
SITAM's director and principal congratulated Damodhar Naidu and emphasized the institution's commitment to faculty upskilling and student development.
- Who
- T Damodhar Naidu, HoD of ECE at SITAM
- What
- Won first prize in group presentation competition
- Where
- BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
- When
- Recently concluded
- Why
- For exceptional teamwork, innovation, and presentation excellence
Key facts
- Institution
- Satya Institute of Technology and Management (SITAM), Vizianagaram
- Programme
- Crest for Chip Forge 2026
- Organizers
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Centre for Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies (CREST), BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus
- Leadership
- T Damodhar Naidu, HoD of ECE
- Award
- First prize in group presentation competition
- Event
- CREST Summer School – ‘Silicon to Systems’
- Programme Duration
- Two weeks
- Programme Focus
- Strengthening India’s semiconductor talent pipeline
Quotes
Majji Sashibhushana Rao
Director of Satya Institute of Technology and Management (SITAM)
“The institution consistently encourages its faculty members to participate in prestigious national and international faculty development programmes, certification courses and industry-oriented training.”
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