Hyderabad, June 11: The second day of the 5th IEEE Wireless, Antenna and Microwave Symposium (WAMS–2026), being hosted at B.V. Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Narsapur, witnessed vibrant participation from researchers, academicians, industry experts, and students from across India and 18 countries.
A major highlight of the day was the outreach programme conducted under IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) and IEEE COPE (Committee on Promoting Equality), led by Dr. Vedula Sameer Chakravarthy of Vignan Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam, Dr. Jayasree Das of BVRIT, and Dr. Satish Rama Chowdary. The initiative was specially designed to ignite scientific curiosity among school students and encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and innovation while fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Through engaging presentations and interactive demonstrations, School students gained valuable insights into the applications of space technology, satellite systems in everyday life, healthcare innovations, military and defence technologies, and emerging developments in the education sector. The sessions highlighted how technological advancements are transforming society and addressing humanitarian challenges.
Adding to the excitement was a live CubeSat tracking demonstration, organised with the support of Dhruva Space. The session offered participants a rare opportunity to witness real-time satellite tracking and understand the fundamentals of satellite communication and space technologies, generating immense enthusiasm among the young audience.
The day also featured AP-S Chapter Chair Meetings, Student Design Contest activities, initiatives for Ph.D. and M.Tech. scholars, and networking programmes under Women in Engineering (WiE) and Young Professionals (YP). The proceedings concluded with student recognition and service award ceremonies.
The technical programme comprised eight special sessions and four invited talks by eminent experts from leading institutions in India and abroad. Discussions focused on cutting-edge research areas including 5G/6G communications, Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS), RF Energy Harvesting, Biomedical Sensing and Imaging, Advanced Antenna Systems, and Aerospace Technologies.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sanjay Dubey, Principal of BVRIT, stated that WAMS–2026 is providing an exceptional platform for students and faculty members to engage with globally renowned researchers and industry leaders, thereby strengthening their knowledge, research capabilities, and innovation potential.
Dr. B.R. Sanjeeva Reddy, General Chair of WAMS–2026, noted that the symposium has attracted participants from 18 countries and premier institutions worldwide, creating opportunities for international collaboration and advancing research in wireless, antenna, and microwave engineering.
Distinguished guests including Dr. Sudhakar K. Rao, Dr. C. J. Reddy (Virtual), Prof. Francesco P. Andriulli, Prof. Christophe Fumeaux, Dr. Dhaval Pujara, Mr. Phil Venezia, scientists from national laboratories, faculty members, researchers, and students actively participated in the event.
The successful organization of WAMS–2026 has been made possible through the continuous support of the management of BVRIT, The symposium continues to serve as a premier international platform for knowledge exchange, technological innovation, and global collaboration in the fields of wireless communications, antennas, microwaves, and space technologies.
Among others, Mr. B. Bapiraju, Manager (Administration), BVRIT, and Mr. Suresh, Administrative Officer, also participated in the inaugural session.