04-05-2025
Thalassery engg. students develop IRIS software for Kannur airport
In a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia partnerships, final-year students from the Information Technology department of the College of Engineering, Thalassery, have developed and handed over a customised software application named IRIS (Incident Reporting and Investigation System) to Kannur International Airport Ltd. (KIAL).
The innovative application was designed to streamline the airport's internal safety operations. Developed as part of their final-year project, students Aadithya V. Anand, Navajyoth P., Vaisakh Sathesh, and Vivek N. M. created IRIS under the guidance of project guide Nithya G.P. and project coordinator Akhil Chandran Miniyadan, both assistant professors in the IT department.
In a felicitation ceremony held at the airport recently, KIAL Managing Director C. Dinesh Kumar honoured the students and faculty members behind the project. The event was also attended by Shamal P.K., head of the IT department at the college, Ashwini Kumar, chief operating officer of the airport, along with senior IT and safety officials from KIAL.
IRIS allows for real-time reporting and analysis of safety incidents across departments via a centralised dashboard. The system includes a role-based access control mechanism to ensure data security and privacy, and features an intuitive and efficient user interface. The application enhances operational efficiency, allowing airport safety personnel to monitor and respond to incidents more effectively.
'The project is a prime example of what industry-institute interaction can achieve,' said Akhil Chandran, the project coordinator. 'It not only provides students with exposure to real-world challenges but also fulfils our responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the society we live in.'
Beyond its use at airports, the IRIS platform is scalable and adaptable to other sectors such as ports, industrial facilities, and railway stations. This is not the first time Thalassery Engineering College has collaborated with KIAL. Last year, the college's IT department delivered another application, which is currently being used by the airport staff.
The initiative marks a notable achievement in bridging the gap between engineering education and practical industry needs, setting a model for future collaborations.
