Department of Architecture at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, on 11th September 15, 2025 inaugurated the state of art AR/VR laboratory set up in the department premises at the hands of noted AR/VR expert Prof Ramaswamy R.N from Manipal.
Prof Ramaswamy R.N is a retired professor and Joint Director at Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP), Manipal with over three decades of Teaching experience. He is a renowned expert in the fields of CAD,3D modelling, Animatio, and VR applications in design. He is also a driving force at Manipal Skill Development Center (MSDC).
The Inauguration was attended by Dr. M.S. Patil, Principal, Prof. D.A. Kulkarni, Dena Admin, Dr. Arunkumar.P Dean Academics (Devp), Dr. Vivek Kulkarni, Dean Academics (Stat), Dr. Sweta Gowder, Dean R&D, Prof Jyoti Patil, HOD, Dept of Architecture, and HOD’s of other departments at GIT.
The inauguration of the facility was followed by a 3-day Short term Traning Program (STTP) titled “Application of Virtual Reality in Design” from 11th September to 13th September with enthusiastic participation from staff of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical and Aeronautical Departments.
The event was coordinated by Prof. Ritesh Dharmayat and Prof.Prasad Kulkarni of Architecture Department.
