Prof. Lekshmy S, a faculty member of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at VAST TC, received a prestigious appointment in recognition of her active involvement and contributions to IEEE student and professional activities. As Vice Chair of the Travancore Hub, she will play a significant role in coordinating and promoting student engagement

initiatives, technical activities, leadership programmes, and professional development events under the IEEE Kerala Section during 2026.

The announcement was made by IEEE LINK, the Local Integrated Network of Kerala IEEE Students, as part of its newly constituted Student Activities Committee for 2026. Prof. Lekshmy S will lead and coordinate student-focused initiatives across the Travancore Hub, which covers a key geographical cluster of engineering institutions in Kerala.

The Student Activities Committee plays a pivotal role in nurturing student leadership, technical skill development, and professional networking through IEEE. Her appointment to this prestigious state-level position reflects her consistent contributions to student mentoring, technical education, and IEEE activities at VAST TC.

The IEEE Kerala Section Student Activities Committee 2026 is chaired by Dr. John George, CEA, with Mr. Varghese Cherian, UST GLOBAL, serving as Advisor. Other Vice Chairs include Prof. Vishnu S, CCET for Kochi Hub, and Dr. Bindima T, GECK for Malabar Hub.