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Dr. MRS. ELIZABETH VERGHESE

Chancellor

“Real education should consist of drawing the goodness and the best out of our own students.

- Cesar Chavez

This quote throws light on the role of educational institutions and its stakeholders. I am proud to note that the entire fraternity of Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science ensures to groom the students’ community and bring out the best qualities of the students. The academic year 2021-22 has been a successful year for HITS. NBA has accredited / re-accredited 10 engineering programmes and it’s a milestone in the annals of our institution. The various academic reforms and the sustained efforts of Team Hindustan, have resulted in HITS achieving national and global recognitions, and regions across the globe in this rigorous international evaluation platform. HITS participated in Times Higher Education Impact rankings 2022 and out of 1406 institutions from 94 countries HITS achieved an overall rank of 400-600 in Sustainable Development Goals.

I firmly believe that the prestige of a nation relies largely on the calibre of its educational and research institutions and the graduates it produces year after year. Hindustan, a pioneer in Aviation, is now a symbol of aspiration for the youth of many nations. The institution follows the vision of the Late Founder Chairman Dr. KCG Verghese, “To Make Everyman a Success and No Man a Failure.” It is with great pride to realise that the founder of the citadel of learning and the architect of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, Dr. KCG Verghese – a great philanthropist, an academician and a fine humanist, was posthumously awarded the Second Marwan Sabore Iso Award by His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III the Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan and the Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in recognition for his service to the society throughout his lifetime.

An important milestone this year at HITS was the inauguration of Centre for Open and Digital Education (CODE) by Thiru. Dr. K. Ponmudi, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. CODE has been established idealizing the principle: for anyone, anywhere, at any age. The objective of CODE, through blended learning is expected to benefit students and working professionals at a large scale. My perception is that the pandemic has forced us to look at new light; and education is no exception and HITS has made huge strides reaching out to students who aspire to be educated.

Achievements of students and staff this academic year has proved again that HITS continues to reach greater heights in the field of education. To mention a few of the achievements, a Chemical Engineering student has obtained fully paid AICTE – MITACS Research Internship at University of Alberta, Edmonton. One of our Aerospace Engineering students received the runner up title in the prestigious Indian Space Science Olympiad. The Institute of Management and Accountants has awarded CMA Program Scholarship worth Rs. 3.5 Lakhs to an Automobile Engineering student for his outstanding performance.

This academic year witnessed the launch of new programmes, inauguration of newgen laboratories and facilities. The MoU’s with foreign universities such as Deakin University, Australia; Swinburne University, Australia; Western Sydney University, Australia paves the way for twinning programmes, student exchange for research and other developmental activities. Several important events were conducted throughout the year like Engineers’ Day University Day, Convocation and Success Day were held to celebrate the successful placements of our students.

The concerted and committed efforts of the entire Hindustan fraternity have enabled this institution to scale greater and newer heights and achieve laurels in all spheres of its activities. I personally welcome all the aspirants who would like to join HITS for their new academic pursuits. I congratulate the editorial team for compiling the HCELLENCE, the University Magazine 2022 in a meticulous manner.

Dr. ANAND JACOB VERGHESE

Pro Chancellor

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence

-Abigail Adams

Technological advancements and the steady growth in the quality of life are the results of education. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science has been providing quality education over the years and continues to achieve many milestones, in the national and global front.

It is matter of pride for HITS this year, as NBA has accredited five more engineering programmes. Our Institution has been ranked by World Ranking agencies THE in the Impact Rankings (SDG) and QS. Careers 360 has rated AAAA+ among engineering institutions. HITS achieved excellence in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering among all engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu in the Times Engineering Institute Ranking Survey 2021. Centre for Open and Digital Education, HITS was awarded the prestigious ArdorComm- Higher Education & EdTech Awards 2022, for Excellence in Digital Education and Innovation. During the 22nd World Education Summit, Department of Fashion Design and Arts, HITS was awarded the leading Fashion Institute in India.

HGI has signed an MoU with ITCA (Indian Technology Congress Association) and TSC in collaboration with ISRO for launching the Nano Satellite into space as a part of Students’ Satellite Mission 2022. The institution aims at naming this mission as “KCG VERGHESE SAT: A satellite by the students; for the society”. Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Hindustan Group of Institutions signed an MoU to work closely to develop English proficiency and employability skills. HITS has entered into an MoU between Cambridge University Press India Private Limited to benefit students so as to build their future as graduates confident to take on all career challenges. HITS and Cambridge will collaborate for Higher Education Academics and Research to offer Cambridge Professionals Development Qualifications (PDQ) programs with support from Cambridge and to explore academic and research publishing initiatives for faculty members and students. In addition, HITS will explore partnership with Cambridge for curriculum learning content, resources assessments and certification for employability and English proficiency. On the academic front, students have excelled and many have been placed in reputed firms. Staff members have done exceedingly well and there is a spurt in obtaining national and international patents.

I sincerely wish that Team Hindustan achieves many more laurels in the upcoming academic year.

Congratulations to the editorial team for their efforts in compilation of the Hcellence 2022 magazine.

Dr. S. N. SRIDHARA

Vice Chancellor

“That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing itself is changed, but that our power to do is increased. For, life is a journey, not a destination

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is one of the institutes which shown incessant growth in the academic field for the past five decades. After a severe pandemic hit at the global level, HITS stood and has risen again with more accolades and achievements. The comprehensive achievements and the complete coverage of the successive paths of HITS during the academic year 2021-22 are covered in Hcellence, the annual magazine.

HITS always believes in imparting quality education and providing conducive learning and the research environment to concoct the students for the future corporate demanding scenarios. As a team, HITS delivered the best academic services. The academic year marks the extraordinary feat of ten programs accredited by NBA, Student Satellite- KCG Verghese SAT, National and International rankings and International Collaborations, and sports achievements. HITS takes the pride in graduating 2,093 students in the 12th Convocation and I wish them great success in their endeavours. HITS is the destination for success and strategically it is all set to work towards attaining the top global positions as the most sought-after university in the World.

I congratulate the Editorial team for their work in compiling this wonderful Magazine.

Dr. R. W. ALEXANDER JESUDASAN

Pro Vice Chancellor

Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one

- Malcolm Forbes

Educational Institutions cannot afford to be stagnant in the ever-changing global scenario. Adapting to changes and adopting appropriate pedagogy and technology are imminent to the perpetuation of the temples of learning. In the above context, HITS has been making perpetual efforts in providing quality education and research to the student community even during the pandemic times. Around 2,093 students had graduated. While a substantial number of students have gone abroad to pursue their higher studies, more than 500 students were placed in many top-ranked companies.

Updating and upgrading infrastructural facilities on campus have always been one of the lifelines of the Institution, and as a result the ‘Symphony at Jubilee’ – a mural enculturing Hindustan’s comprehensive coverage of all major streams and programmes, a Sound Work studio, Motion Control laboratory and Human Machine Interaction laboratory, Texas Instruments and Innovation Centre and WK Kelloggs Food Analysis laboratory have been added to the already existing facilities.

In addition, HITS has signed up MoUs with institutions and industries of high reputation. The institution also provides scholarships and necessary care for the needy through the Institution’s Social Responsibility.

HITS is poised to reach higher levels in Higher education in the days ahead.

Director

““The best way to predict the future is to create it’

- Abraham Lincoln

COVID Days are behind us. Against all odds, we have marched through and won the battle against an unseen enemy - The Covid Virus. The lessons learnt must make us stronger and prepare us for the days ahead. The foray of Hindustan into the Digital World was a significant achievement under the guidance of our Pro Chancellor. Hon'ble Education Minister Dr Ponmudi with a host of luminaries showered praises upon our officials from across India and overseas. CODE - the Centre for Open and Digital Education is one of the handful of universities selected by MHRD and shortlisted by the Ministry of External Affairs for admission of foreign students into our Online Degree Programs. The digital initiative has been crafted by our Digital Team. Similarly, HITS also attained the International Book of Records for completing the highest number of online courses in the recent past. A few of the notable achievements in terms of rankings and accolades include, attaining • Overall rank of 400-600 in Sustainable Development Goals among 1406 universities across the globe by Times

Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022; • Rated EXCELLENT in Private Universities Category among 3551 Higher Education Institutions in India by ARIIA

Ranking • NBA for 5 departments - IT, Mechatronics, Aerospace., ECE, and EEE. We signed the “Goa Declaration” the first of its kind towards achieving the UN’s SDGs in the PACT2030 (Pledge, Act, Change & Transform) Summit. Partnerships were inked with IUCEE, ITCA, ISDC, University of Cambridge, Govt. of Uganda, IPN, QMAX, Royal Enfield. Our Founder Dr. K. C. G. Verghese was posthumously awarded the “Second Marwan Sabore Iso Award” by His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III the Catholicos of the East & Malankara Metropolitan and the Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church for his contributions to the Nation and Church. There has been significant augment in the Patent Conversion Rate: we are rated #1 in Chennai, and #6 in India in the Private Category. Hindustan obtained the first European Patent titled, “An IOT Based Intelligent Driver". Wishing the graduating batch success and a grand welcome to the freshers of 2022.

Dr. ABY SAM

Director

““Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another” - Cesar Chavez

The success and the progress of the institution is based on the performance of its staff and students. The HITS fraternities always carry an urge to excel and progress in all areas and disciplines. The academic year 2021-22 has been a successful year for HITS. NBA has accredited 5 more engineering programmes. NIRF 2022 has placed HITS at 152 Rank in Engineering, 27 in Architecture, 102-125 band in Management and 101-150 band in University Category. This gives an added impetus to work further to improve the position within 100 in NIRF 2023. IET has recognized Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science among India’s Top Private Universities in i3RC Times Ranking. The ATAL rankings for innovation and achievements placed HITS in the 11th - 46th position among private universities in India. Its noteworthy to mention a few achievements of our students in the global front. Four students from Aeronautical Engineering won Rs. 1.00 lakh at the World Students Competition 21, UK conducted by WTUN. We were elated when our students won the Design Award in the Robotics Competition hosted by AUAP (Association of Universities of Asia and Pacific) at Philippines. The Institution also witnessed multiple collaborations with universities and organizations both national and overseas for semester exchange, summer programmes, twinning programmes and cultural exchange. An important milestone this year at HITS was the inauguration of Centre for Open and Digital Education (CODE). by Thiru. Dr. K. Ponmudi, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Research activities are the backbone of any Institutional growth and HITS focusses primarily on this research growth in terms of establishing new centres and enhanced research activities by promoting students and faculty. IPRs and over 65 patents have been the unassailable assets to HITS. I congratulate the editorial team for compiling the HCELLENCE magazine 2022 in a meticulous manner.

Dr. PON RAMALINGAM

Registrar

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

- Albert Einstein

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science aims to empower, strengthen, and equip students to transform themselves into entrepreneurs and holistically developed individuals who will emerge victorious in the future. They strive for excellence in the various avenues presented to them by engaging in activities, assisting in projects for hands-on experience, and taking part in a variety of events within and outside the institution. This year has been earmarked by success for the institute, with various accolades being presented to Hindustan and the introduction of novel concepts. In accordance with this, CODE-Centre for Open and Digital Education commenced. This venture has enabled a lot of students to pursue their education irrespective of distance and time constraints. Our institute’s achievement of NBA accreditation for five more new programmes was also an outstanding triumph. The collective effort of the faculty and the management to pull off this feat was commendable.

It is true that Hindustan concentrates on the holistic development of the youth, where it will not only make learning a joyful process but also nurture innate talent and develop many skills in the youth, which is considered an invaluable asset for HITS. I congratulate the teachers on reaching the point where your efforts match the students’.

Nature Captured by the Students

MR. KRIS GOPALAKRISHNAN

Co-Founder, Infosys.

It’s my privilege to be here on the occasion of the 12th Convocation of the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. Congratulations to all the graduates, their families and their teachers. Today you should be proud of receiving this degree certificate since it makes all the hard work worthwhile and gives you the confidence to face any challenge in the future and emerge stronger. You can have a long-term impact on the lives of our people, economy, and society by using technology to solve the problems faced by society. Life is full of twists and turns; it’s never a straight line. Leverage your strengths; find friends and people around you who will help you. The motto should be to adapt and thrive rather than adapt and survive. This is your professional life and you have the opportunity to play an important role in creating a new developed India. Critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, etc. are more important aspects than the current knowledge. You can play an important role in building a new world, a new and better India. I am confident that you can and that’s my wish for each one of you.

H.E. Dr. Grace Akello

Ambassador of Uganda to India

I feel doubly honoured to be in Hindustan Institute of Science and Technology. First, this institute has conferred upon me the prestigious academic award of Honoris Causa. Secondly, I attach great value to this honorary award because it has been given to me at the most auspicious of all times of the year. This is the time of year when the world honours the mothers of its people. It has taken many years for the world to place equal value on the female part of humanity. Females, over thousands of years of the evolution of the human species, have been gentle, silent strength and inspiration that propelled humanity to achievement. When I looked at the number of Indian women as professors, heads of departments, engineers, and technicians, I said, "Hail the spirit of India because India has recognised that its humanity is made of women and men.” Thank you for making India grow and grow and grow. As for my Honoris Causa from this prestigious university, I dedicate this degree to all women everywhere on planet earth.

Mr. Priyadarshan Indian Filmmaker.

Happy to be at Hindustan for the Convocation occasion! After my school days, when my dad asked me what my next plan was, I said I would like to go to the Pune Film Institute. With a huge frown, he asked me, "What are you going to learn there?" What do they teach? I said, "Cinema." The frown became bigger and he asked me if it was a profession. My dreams of becoming a filmmaker were shattered. But I always knew where I belonged, and even though I graduated in Psychology and Philosophy, I moved forward to achieve my dream. I'm so proud of that. The journey was filled with many hurdles, but it became smooth later. This is what I would like to tell the graduates who graduate today. You can stand and understand the world around you because of your education. Always remember where you belong and take your path towards that. I am very sure none of you will ever fail, so I take this opportunity to thank the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science for giving me this great opportunity and this honour.

Dr. G. A. Ramadass

Director, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Government of India.

Despite the pandemic, I applaud HITS for a stellar academic year 2021–22. By starting with such a prominent institution, I am strongly invoking the exceptional example of the University's Founding Father, Late Dr. K.C.G Verghese. We must focus on the critical question of what to do with one's life throughout our careers? And, the basic response is that there is only one way to be successful in life—do what you enjoy. ‘You should flourish at what you do and put your heart and soul into it,’ says the modern adage; but, ‘You must also work on your character if you want to achieve your aim.’ Opportunities for today's youth are as open and wide as the ocean. Students can choose from a wide variety of options and move ahead in life. The only requirement is vibrancy among the youth community. HITS dedication to training students with long-term goals has always impressed me, and I wish each student the best of luck in their chosen career.

I beseech everyone to take responsibility for your life, and be an example for others by showing values and constantly strive to find real values in life. There are three types of responsibilities that I would like each one of you to develop upon: 1. Reflect on what you hear and read; and not to accept the statement of others. 2. Need to speak up if something is wrong. Try to change the world a little around with your charm, character, potential, positivity, and good wealth. 3. Develop and guide others irrespective of nationality, gender, race, religion to be better—make this world a little bit better every day. I have been associated with Hindustan for over 3 years and working on the DAAD Project with the Department of Automobile Engineering. I take this opportunity to welcome young learners to visit Germany as we share a good partnership with India and I would be honoured to offer my support in any possible way. Wishing all success to Hindustan!

I'm honoured to be at Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science. If you need to have one reason to commemorate this day, then let this be the day that divides the two stages in your life: one that is the power that you are and one that is the power that you can be. You are the future. Your life will be powered by hopes, dreams, and hard work, which comes along with immense possibilities and the choices that you make for life. Keep your eyes on the future and build it. Don't live in the present. That is how you can mould the future. The future is not given to you, you create it. It is not written somewhere that you will be able to achieve up to this level. Only your efforts can build and mould it better. This great institution has provided you with good education - a launch pad from which you can go out into the world and demonstrate to them the capabilities that have allowed you to be not subservient to history. Go out into the world and do something that makes you and the people around you to feel proud. Write your own story.

Dr. Peter Koenig

Professor & Head, Institute for Automotive Technology, Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

Dr. Saravanan

President & Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland Ltd.