Innovation begins with understanding the fundamentals: Prakash Balasubramanian

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• Innovation and research continue to redefine the modern world every day, but true breakthroughs emerge only when individuals understand the fundamentals behind every discovery, said Prakash Balasubramanian, senior director at Infineon Technologies and an alumnus of PDA Engineering College.
• He was speaking after inaugurating “Nirmaan Utsav” - a technical and cultural fest organised at HKES’ Poojya Doddappa Appa Engineering College in Kalaburagi city on Friday.
• Highlighting the importance of foundational knowledge, Dr. Balasubramanian noted that several revolutionary technologies evolved through continuous refinement over decades.
• He cited the example of early scientific discoveries made in 1958 that were later redesigned and upgraded to suit changing technological needs.
• Understanding such evolutionary journeys, he said, inspires students to think innovatively and contribute meaningfully to future advancements.