Workshop on Advanced FMCW Radar Systems and Practical Applications in ADAS

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, in association with the IEEE SJEC Student Branch and IEEE SJEC GRSS Chapter, organized a one-day workshop on “Advanced FMCW Radar Systems and Practical Applications in ADAS” on 11 October 2025. Conducted in offline mode, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 87 students of the second and fourth years of the ECE department.

The workshop was facilitated by two eminent resource persons — Dr. Pathipati Srihari, Associate Professor at NITK and Director of Sri Shasha Prayathi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and Ms. Vandana G. S., Head of R&D at the same organization. Their expertise and interactive sessions provided participants with valuable insights into modern radar technologies and their role in intelligent automotive systems.

The primary objective of the workshop was to provide students with hands-on exposure to Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave  radar systems and their applications in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The sessions aimed to strengthen participants’ technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities through real-time experimentation and data analysis. The initiative was also aligned with the Perform, Learn, and Earn Internship program, emphasizing experiential learning and industry readiness. The workshop outcomes were mapped to PO1, PO2, PO4, and PO5, and contributed to SDG 4 and SDG 9.

The forenoon session (9:30 AM – 1:00 PM) focused on the theoretical foundations of FMCW radar technology. Dr. Srihari elaborated on radar principles, sensor operating frequencies (60 GHz and 77 GHz), and the integration of millimeter-wave radar and LiDAR systems in ADAS functionalities such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and object detection. Participants gained a deep understanding of radar signal concepts and their critical role in next-generation automotive systems.

The afternoon session (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) transitioned into an engaging hands-on demonstration, allowing students to observe real-time radar operations in outdoor settings. Under expert guidance, they collected radar data from diverse scenarios, conducted signal processing and visualization using MATLAB, and compared experimental results with theoretical predictions. This immersive learning experience offered participants practical exposure to data acquisition, analysis, and validation techniques relevant to radar system design.

The workshop effectively bridged the gap between academic learning and industrial application, empowering students with both conceptual clarity and practical proficiency. It also inspired interest in research and internship opportunities in the domains of automotive radar and ADAS technologies.

The Department of ECE extends heartfelt appreciation to the distinguished resource persons for their invaluable contributions and to the workshop coordinators, Mr. Prasad S. M. and Ms. Jane Maria Lasrado, for their dedicated efforts in organizing a highly successful and impactful event.