Hcellence Magazine 2023

TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A FAILURE Drive Your Dreams

“Only a nation built on strong basic principles of economics will stand the test of time. It is for every one of us to think about where this country is headed and see what we can do individually and collectively to help India come out of the red. We are a billionstrong nation of talented and diligent people. We don’t really need to leave our home ground in search of greater pastures. It breaks my heart when I see brilliant and educated youngsters queuing up in front of the foreign embassies for visas. I wish I could tell them there are plenty of things they can do right here in India. Together we have to build a better nation.

I am reminded of the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”

This is what I have tried to do.

I wish I had the strength to do more.”

Founder Chairman

Dr. K. C. G. Verghese (1940-2006)

Preamble

The Birth of an Institution

In the early days of 1965, Late Dr. K.C.G. Verghese took up teaching assignments in Automobile Engineering subjects. His well-acquainted subject knowledge and inquisitiveness to the know-hows of the Automotive industry worldwide drew in a large number of students. While coaching for British Automobile Examination then, Dr. K.C.G. Verghese realized that Indian students could easily clear them with minimum preparation. It was at this moment, students promised Dr. K.C.G. Verghese to bring over a hundred students from Sing pore and Malaysia if he were to set up an institution on his own. The idea dawned upon Dr. K.C.G. Verghese as he felt the time has come to start his own venture; and very soon, Hindustan Engineering Training Centre (HETC) was started in 1966 as an educational institution intended mainly for foreign students. This irresistible quest for knowledge eventually paved way for the commencement of other Institutions under the Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI).

Dr. MRS. ELIZABETH VERGHESE Founder Chancellor

The citadel of an educational institution attracts students if it caters to their holistic development. Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science (HITS) has been providing world class education for students for over five decades, considering the vision of the late Founder Chairman, Dr. KCG Verghese, “To Make Everyman a Success and No Man a Failure”. I am happy to note that there were several events, collaborative projects, and laudable efforts by staff members to ensure the completion of a successful academic year.

This academic year witnessed several accomplishments from the Management. Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese was endowed with the role of Chancellor, while Mr. Ashok Verghese, assumed charge as Pro Chancellor and Dr. Aby Sam as the Executive Director of HITS. Impressive accolades and awards were won by the institution, faculty and students. In the global rankings we have won the covetous IET accreditation for nine BTech programmes viz., Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology and Mechatronics.

An important milestone this academic year is the establishment of several new facilities like Centre for Underwater Robotics and Communication, Royal Enfield Experiential Training Hub, Mark Zuckerberg Data Science Laboratory, all these new facilities are a boon for our staff and students to pursue their research and training in their respective fields.

Convocation is an important event that happens every academic year. This year we had 1,852 students graduating and 52 rank holders. The 9th edition of Dr. KCG Verghese Endowment Lecture was held in a pompous manner, and the 3rd edition of TedX was also held at HITS. Several MOUs were signed maintaining the tempo of international collaborations–a few of them are DDB-German Academy of Digital Education, DAAD Academic exchange programmes, Letter of Intent with District Rural Development Agency, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and City of Trier, Germany.It is heartening to note that students were benefited by the KEB Hana Bank Scholarship, Korea which presented scholarships to 20 students of HITS.

Students at HITS were exposed to quality interaction with eminent speakers, researchers and academicians. Youth talks by Ms. Kanimozhi, MP and the celebration of world space week in collaboration with SHAR, ISRO were some of the hallmark events. Several sports and cultural events were also held during the academic year.

I would like to conclude by welcoming the new batch of students to HITS and assure them that they will be provided a congenial environment for holistic development.

Congratulations to the HCELLENCE 2023 editorial team!

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

- John Dewey

Dr. ANAND JACOB VERGHESE Chancellor

As we reflect upon the past year, I am immensely proud of the achievements and progress we have made as an institution. It is a matter of pride to announce that our university has received the prestigious accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This recognition is a testament to the quality of our engineering programmes and the dedication of our faculty and staff in achieving excellence in education.

Furthermore, I am delighted to inform you that seven of our B.Tech. programmes viz., Aeronautical, Computer Science, Aerospace, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Mechatronics and Electrical and Electronics have been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). This acknowledgment reaffirms our commitment to academic excellence and ensures that our graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the professional world.

Our university has been successful in forging strategic partnerships and collaborations with leading organizations and institutions both nationally and globally. We have entered into several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that provide valuable opportunities for research, internships, and knowledge exchange. These collaborations strengthen our academic programs and expose our students to real-world experiences.

In line with our commitment to fostering a strong alumni network, we have established new chapters in different cities across the globe, enabling our alumni to stay connected and contribute to the growth of their alma mater. The support and achievements of our alumni serve as an inspiration to our current students and demonstrate the value of their education.

I am pleased to inform that we have recently signed a significant Agreement with Republic of Chile and QMAX Test Equipment Private Limited. These partnerships will provide our students and faculty access to cutting-edge resources, research opportunities, and industry expertise. Such collaborations are essential in keeping our programmes at the forefront of technological advancements.

In our continuous effort to enhance the learning environment for our students, we have developed state-of-the-art facilities. The newly inaugurated Physio Care centre will provide comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring the well-being of our students. Additionally, the establishment of I-Focus Labs and Computer Labs equipped with the latest technology will foster innovation and promote hands-on learning experiences.

I am also extremely delighted with the launch of two new Centres of Excellence. The Centre of Excellence in Space Technology will spearhead research and innovation in the field of space exploration and satellite technology. Meanwhile, the Centre of Excellence in Underwater Robotics and Communication will focus on advancing underwater robotics and communication systems. I am sure that these centres will facilitate groundbreaking research and provide invaluable opportunities for our students and faculty.

Moreover, in collaboration with the renowned automobile company, Royal Enfield, we have established the Royal Enfield Experiential Training Hub. This facility will provide our automobile engineering students with hands-on training and exposure to the latest technologies in the field. Last, but not least, we are proud to introduce initiatives to develop Data Science programs and quantum technology. These facilities will support research and education in the rapidly evolving field of data science and quantum technology equipping our students with the knowledge needed to flourish in the digital age.

As we look forward to the future, I am confident that HITS will continue to grow on world rankings, driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our faculty, staff, students, and esteemed partners for their dedication and support.

I invite you to explore this magazine and learn more about the remarkable achievements of our University community. Together, we will shape the future and create a lasting impact on society.

The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.

-John

F. Kennedy

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Mr. ASHOK VERGHESE Pro Chancellor

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

The most remarkable achievement of the Institution is the accreditation of nine B.Tech. programmes viz., Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Mechanical and Mechatronics by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK. Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science is the 9th Institution to be ranked in India.

I am also delighted to announce that our university has achieved commendable rankings in THE WEEK's Private Engineering Colleges Rankings 2023 and secured the 29th rank (private colleges) in India; 4th rank in Tamil Nadu.

QS Asian University Ranked Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science 40th rank in India; 3rd rank for the percentage of staff with Ph.D. qualifications; 18th rank Employer Reputation; 160th rank in the South Asia.

I am also part of the IURC (International Urban and Regional Cooperation) initiative of the European Union and represented our University and Chengalpattu District in the Annual Convention held in Brussels, Belgium. IURC is a Global network for the Urban and Regional Innovation. Many initiatives revolving around the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) will be implemented locally.

I also extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Editorial Team for their outstanding work in producing HCELLENCE 2022-23 Wishing you all a bright and successful year ahead!

Dr. ABY SAM Executive Director

Iam glad to note that our Institution is coming out with HCELLENCE, the annual Magazine for the year 2022-23. With great pleasure, I share the remarkable achievements and milestones we have attained over the past year.

I am delighted to note that nine of our B.Tech. Programmes such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, Automobile, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Mechatronics have received International Accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This recognition is a testimony to the high quality of education and industry relevance that we provide to our students. It demonstrates our commitment in fostering excellence in engineering education. Furthermore, I am proud to inform you that our university has secured an impressive position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the year 2023. This recognition reaffirms our status as one of the leading institutions in the country, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation.

In addition to our academic achievements, our university has also renewed the prestigious ISO accreditation. This certification bears testimony to our commitment in maintaining and improving the highest standards of quality management systems. It showcases our dedication in providing a conducive learning environment and ensuring the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Our students’ success rate in the university examinations reflects the quality of education and the opportunities available at our university. We are delighted to share that our placement record has been exceptional, with our students securing coveted positions in top organizations. To foster a global learning environment, we have established several meaningful Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with leading international universities and organisations. These collaborations provide our students and faculty with unique opportunities for exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and the sharing of best practices especially with DAAD (Germany), ENAC (France) etc.

This year we have also strengthened the ‘School of Health Sciences’ with opening of School of Pharmacy and Physiotherapy. Establishment of School of Nursing is also under process. Many new projects have been launched and the major ones are: the construction of G+6 ‘Venus Academic Block’; G+3 ‘Health Science Block’; the addition of 2 floors in the ‘D’ Block of Jupiter Hostel and a Student Counselling & Meditation Centre totalling to an addition of 3,60,000 sq. ft. of academic infrastructure.

As we celebrate these achievements, let us remember that we remain steadfast in our pursuit of academic excellence, continuous improvement, and making a positive impact on society. With the support and enthusiasm of our university community, we are confident that our institution will continue to soar to even greater heights in the years to come.

The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.”

- Mortimer Adler

Dr. S. N. SRIDHARA Vice Chancellor

Iam pleased to present to our readers the annual newsletter of the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, HCELLENCE 2022-23. The HCELLENCE 2022-23 is platform to showcase our stories, celebrate our successes, and inspire future generations.

I extend my congratulations to all our students, faculty, and staff members on their accomplishments throughout this most happening year. In 2022-23, HITS achieved impressive accomplishments. HITS succeeded to get the first International Accreditation in this happening year. Nine UG engineering programs have been accredited by the United Kingdom’s Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). With this achievement, HITS joined the club of eight Indian Institutes accredited by IET. HITS also stepped up in the NIRF 2023 rankings.

HITS has collaborations with many national and international universities and organisation to foster research and academia on campus. Some of the Memoranda of Understanding includes: German Academy of Digital Education, HTC Global Services, Synthite Industries Private limited, the Academic Affiliate with IET. Through these collaborations the students undergo exchange programmes that help them in their career path

In addition, we have been ranked in the Diamond Band with A Grade by the R World Institutional RANKING. Our School of Management was ranked 4th in Chennai by The Business Today Ranking. In addition, we have been certified by BSI with ISO 9001-2015 and TUV Rheinland for the successful implementation of 5S practices on Campus. These accolades attest to the hard work, perseverance and intellectual rigor of the entire HITS community. We take immense pride in nurturing an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and holistic development. Moreover, the Institution has established new facilities to cater to the academic and research requirement of the staff and students. The Royal Enfield Experiential Training Hub on campus provides the student community the essential internship and training programmes on two wheelers. The Mark Zuckerberg Data Science laboratory is another facility established in the current year. The new Centres of Excellence provides the HITS fraternity the right platform for research development.

I herein record my heartfelt appreciation to every member of the Hindustan fraternity for their unwavering support, dedication, and commitment.

I congratulate the HCELLENCE editorial team for having produced the current edition with the greatest etiquette.

Dr. R. W. ALEXANDER JESUDASAN Pro Vice Chancellor

Post-pandemic, HITS has experienced a fresh wave of developments with a fleet of newcomers joining the institution, installation of meaningful statues on campus - “Moulding Professionals” and “Read and Lead”, drawing students’ attention, establishment of State–of the-art training facilities and mega infrastructural expansions.

Highly qualified faculty members who joined the fraternity of HITS are endowed with a great responsibility to foster quality education to young minds. Pertinent orientation was given to them and a refreshing leadership programme for the senior band of Administrators was organized to ensure that their vocation are in alignment with the institution’s vision and mission. These are certainly initiatives that drive all from success to excellence, which could be achieved through continuous improvement of oneself.

The year has witnessed laudable achievements by both students and Faculty in areas of academics, research, sports, etc., as evidenced by the several awards and accolades won by the HITS family. Also the institution was seriously involved in the preparation for accreditations during the year gone by.

With the cumulative commitment of all concerned, HITS, is certainly heading towards brighter and greater days.

“ Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.

-Swami Viviekananda

Dear students, faculty, and esteemed members of our university community, it gives me immense pleasure to project the accomplishments that reflect the dedication and hard work of our students and the unwavering commitment of our faculty.

Our university has been a hub of intellectual discourse, hosting a series of conferences and symposiums that have attracted renowned scholars, experts, and industry leaders. Internships and placement training programs have played a vital role in preparing our students for the professional world. During the year 2022-23, HITS has collaborated with prestigious organizations, both locally and internationally. Through these MOUs, our students have gained access to cutting-edge resources, global exposure, and mentorship programmes, further enhancing their educational journey.

I encourage each member of our university community to delve into the pages of this magazine, embrace the spirit of achievement, and be inspired by the experiences shared within. Let us celebrate our collective successes and continue striving for excellence, knowing that we are part of an institution that nurtures talent, fosters innovation, and empowers its students to shape a brighter future.

I appreciate the editorial team for their meticulous efforts in curating HCELLENCE 2022-23. Their dedication and commitment have ensured that the stories of our accomplishments and opportunities are beautifully captured and presented.

D r. P ON R AMALINGAM Director of IQAC

We are proud to introduce our latest issue of HCELLENCE 2022–23, Annual Magazine, which highlights the outstanding accomplishments and significant milestones of our teachers and students in the last academic year. We always maintain a culture of academic achievement, innovation, and international collaboration in our University. This year, we conducted several symposiums, conferences, seminars, and workshops that created a platform for sharing information across a range of subjects.

The programs conducted by the Institution provide great opportunities for our students and teachers to engage in intellectual conversation and broaden their views, from the stimulating discussions on sustainable development to understand cuttingedge technology breakthroughs currently happening across the globe.

Additionally, HITS still provides a variety of internship options for students to get real-world experience in their chosen fields of study. These internships serve as a significant addition to their academic studies and aid in the development of knowledge and skills that will be invaluable to them in their future employment. We are really proud of what our students and teachers have accomplished by exhibiting continuously professionalism, perseverance, and a desire to learn.

We express our sincere gratitude to our committed professors, hardworking students, and esteemed partners who have played crucial roles in making these accomplishments possible as we take stock of the last year’s successes. Their continuous dedication to academic quality and creativity has advanced our university and strengthened our standing as a top centre for learning and research.

Education is the basic tool for the development of consciousness and the reconstitution of society.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

“The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.”

- William S. Burroughs

E NID V ERGHESE J ACOB Deputy Director, CODE

Since its inception in 1966 by Dr. K.C.G. Verghese, Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI), Chennai, stands as a beacon of knowledge and intellectual growth. Today, HGI resonates as a premier educational institution echoing both domestically and internationally.

Since 2020, over the years of my service at HGI, I have been a part of our significant milestone, the Centre for Open and Distance Education (CODE). Born out of necessity in the times of COVID, CODE now stands testament to our commitment towards quality, accessibility, and flexibility in education. The Centre now serves as a powerful engine for freedom in education, bridging boundaries, and presenting opportunities to those bound by constraints. It epitomises the versatility that digital age education must offer, amplifying our commitment to nurturing education that is reachable, adaptable, and of high standards.

Remember, students, we at HGI are not mere providers of education, but instillers of passion, resilience, and adaptability. You are the keepers of a great legacy and the architects of our shared future. I urge you, dare to dream, imbibe knowledge, and continue this tradition of excellence threaded from our Founder’s vision. After all, today's learners are tomorrow's leaders, and remember, the world is waiting for your mark!

D r. S IVATHANU P ILLAI Father of BrahMos, Professor Emeritus – HITS

It is with great pleasure and admiration that I extend my warmest felicitations to the brilliant minds of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. I find immense joy in witnessing the remarkable achievements of this esteemed institution. A scientific community thrives when young minds dare to dream and pursue on a journey of exploration. I am pleased to note that Hindustan has cultivated an environment that fosters curiosity and nurtures innovation, paving the way for future trailblazers. In a world where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, I urge the students to be resolute in your ethical responsibilities. As you contribute to this vast tapestry, remember that collaboration is the heartbeat of scientific progress. Together, we can conquer the most formidable challenges and unlock the mysteries of the universe.

Once again, congratulations to HITS on nurturing exceptional talent and fostering a community of innovators, entrepreneurs and outstanding sportsmen and women. Your dedication to academic excellence sets an example for institutions worldwide. As you embark on your scientific journey, know that the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong endeavour. Embrace it with curiosity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place through science.

Wishing you all success in your future endeavours.

- Kofi Annan

- Brian Tracy

Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family.

Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.

Dr. M. Ravichandran Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India

I first thank you for inviting me for the 13th Convocation. It is indeed a great pleasure to be here with you all. Congratulations to all the students who are graduating today. I also congratulate their parents and staff for shaping them and facilitating them to graduate.

Dear graduates welcome to the real world and exciting world. The process of transformation begins today Whatever the job you get, be sincere to yourself and your organization so that you will excel and get bigger opportunities. You are the ambassador of this University and it is your responsibility to bring laurels and fame to your alma mater by reaching greater heights.

India is fortunate have young minds like you whose talents need to be fruitfully utilized for the growth of our country. Now, as a graduate you have focussed and specialised in a specific field. But it is important to know many other related subjects in a multidisciplinary world. So, learn domains that are related to your discipline of study in order to face the competitive world.

In independent India we have many success stories in terms of technological developments, innovation, and solutions. But we are mostly technology followers rather than a leader in many areas. We should aspire and dream to be a leader or pathfinder in innovation and technology before celebrating 100 years of Independence.

I conclude with food for thought essential for a successful life. Ensure to maintain your honesty and integrity in your life process and have fire in your belly. Always remember that there is no substitute for hard work. Be positive and think differently. Learn something new every day. Do not be afraid of taking rational and calculated risk in your life. Set your goal and work towards achieving the same. I wish you all the very best as you go along your life journey.

Shri. S. Somanath Chairman, ISRO, Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India

My greetings to each one of you on the 13th Convocation of HITS. I would like to thank the Institute for honouring me with honoris causa. I deemed it a great honour for me and for entire the space Community. Many years back, the passion of Dr. K. C. G. Verghese for engineering in aircrafts and automobiles inspired him to establish an institution and today we see the result as HITS has created other engineering domains and a very large number of students graduating from its citadels.

I am also happy to have inaugurated the Centre of Excellence in Satellite Technology in an age

where space technology is booming. In the history of human evolution, I find the present days to be the best times because we live in the age of science and technology. As technology is transforming at a faster pace, it is difficult to envision a future based on these two. So, whatever domain you have specialised will never be used in your life. But you have been trained to be capable to equip and handle the transformation in future. So, as you graduate, look out for what you should be and how you should be in shaping your career in this changing world. I suggest you to be a T-shaped personality who has both the horizontal and vertical bars. The vertical bar defines you as an expert in your domain and the horizontal bar shows the breadth of understanding you have for the other domains.

Furthermore, I suggest you to develop a quality of respecting domains other than yours. Through this you will start learning the other domains too. And, if you can really get to know something more than your expert domain, then you can be an expert in multiple domains. All this put together makes a person perfect to handle complex problems of tomorrow’s world.

I thank HITS for honouring personalities from the space sector as well as from the religious sector. I wish the Institution great days ahead.

13th Convocation Ceremony on 30 September 2022

13th Convocation Ceremony on 30 September 2022

Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan

I am deeply honoured and humbled to express my gratitude to the Hindustan University for honouring me in such a significant way. I was a priest in this city and I am still a great admirer of this land and people. I believe that Tamil Nadu has a distinct power and spirit to nurture life. The land carries the heritage of hospitality and love.

Years ago, the land welcomed Dr K C G. Verghese and it is here where all his vision, passion and ambitions were formed, groomed and flourished. This is well reflected in his two beautiful lines:

“To Make Every Man a Success and No Man a Failure.” I am happy to say that his mission is still

blows through this great Institution. Hindustan University plays such a big part in developing the potential and talent of tens of thousands of students who come from different parts of the world.

Being a priest is an invitation to serve God by serving mankind. However as committed to follow Jesus Christ, I have long been convinced that the future of humanity is an interfaith. Compassion is the most gracious virtue that moves and enlightens the world. Education makes one compassionate and sustains harmony.

India is a land of many faiths, and only tolerance and love can preserve the beauty and harmony of this land. The beauty of the land is also amplified by our distinct wisdom and knowledge. Many eminent scholars and scientists have emerged from our nation. The graduates of this Hindustan University are a testimony to the whole world as they are equipped and prepared to face the future with confidence.

Dear graduates, you have a great future ahead and I encourage you to aim for the sky with the knowledge you have acquired from this University. Always believe that God has a purpose for all his creations which is distinct and unique. May all of us be and increasingly become science of Hope. Thank you very much. May the Good Lord bless us all.

Lord Waverley Member of British Parliament, United Kingdom

I deem it an honour to be here in India and in Chennai in particular. The relationship with India ranks alongside the most important for the United Kingdom. A free, independent and democratic India is a powerhouse that will play a pivotal role in world affairs and commands attention and respect. For the past few days, I have travelled around your country and I am taking back a very clear message that India is a country that the United Kingdom needs.

There is much to be gained in strengthening an already strong relationship with deep across the board interaction. The United Kingdom should never take India for granted. At the moment,

the negotiators of India and UK are discussing on a free trade agreement in order to benefit the citizenry of both the countries. With the opportunities that exist with India, I understand the country has created a framework for freight and logistics and this will help in the cooperation between our two countries.

India, to me, represents real opportunity and you are going to be pivotal in world affairs. The world needs you students who are coming into play exactly at the right time. Given all the challenges there are in the world, you will have a very clear responsibility to guide the world in a direction that will benefit all. So, with those short words I wish all those here today congratulations. Wish you well! You are the future and I am so honoured to be here in your country.

13th Convocation Ceremony on 30 September 2022

13th Convocation Ceremony on 30 September 2022

Dr. Kanakasabapathi Subramanian Senior Vice President - Product Development, Ashok Leyland Limited

A hearty congratulations to all the graduates for your great achievement. I know you have all gone through a lot to get here and you are standing here at the pinnacle of your engineering degree. In many ways it is just a beginning. I do recognize all the hardships gone through by you, your parents and faculty. But at the end what matters is that you have graduated.

So, what next is the big question on everyone’s mind. On one side you have a sense that you have achieved something and on the other side you have an uncertainty that you are just starting out in life. You will have the urge to achieve something. Now, you must make a choice

between a normal life and a life that urges you to change the world. I believe that every single person can change the world if they believe in themselves.

Currently industry is looking for people who are multidisciplinary. We are looking at people who can play the intersections; who can have a conversation with somebody from a completely different discipline. So, whether you are taking up a job or starting up a company or pursuing higher studies in a foreign university, always remember to be at the intersection of disciplines.

Confidence is the most important facet in one’s life. Also, try to be inquisitive by questioning even the basic inventions of the world. This leads to innovation and that spark of innovation is what is going to drive us as a country and you in your personal career.

Wish you all success!

I congratulate the members of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science for organizing the World Space Week 2022 and the Space Exhibition of ISRO. I congratulate the management, staff and students for conducting this event. I also greet Dr. Sivathanu Pillai for his constant support and motivation towards the government school students.

In India, space technology is based on the saying “bicycle to a billion dreams” because we were not recognized in the field. But today India has made tremendous progress in rocket science and space technology. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil, Mr. M. K. Stalin has been constantly encouraging research in space technology. He urges students to contribute in innovating

new technologies that will lead the nation to be the forerunner in space technology. Students must be proactive and involve themselves in research so that out nation stays in the forefront in space technology.

Once again, I heartily congratulate Hindustan University for their unwavering support to the students. I wish the Institution all success.

It is a proud and memorable moment in life. Students were attentive. I am really impressed about the various innovations made by Hindustan University. There were so many departments offering programmes relevant to the present day. I hope students will benefit through these departments to get good placements. I wish the Management all the best in all their endeavours.

Hon’ble Justice M. Sathya Narayana Prasad Justice, Madras High Court

Mr. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

Hon’ble Minister for School Education of Tamil Nadu

13th Convocation Ceremony on 1 October 2022

World Space Week on 7 October 2022

University Day on 29 April 2023

I had an opportunity to visit the campus for “Eat Right Millet Campaign”. My hearty congratulations to the Institution for organising such campaigns which will carry good messages to the students. I also appreciate their efforts to provide the student community with the right education so that the students can be the best citizens of tomorrow’s world. My best wishes to HITS for all future endeavours.

Drug Awareness Programme 13 April 2023

Happy to address the students on ‘illicit drug abuse.’ I urge the students to be cautious and stay aways from drugs. I would also like to advise them to take up sports as a hobby in order to keep themselves away from these illicit drugs. My sincere thanks to the Management, staff, and students for inviting me to the Campus. Hope and wish all the students to have bright future.

International Conference on Migration Challenges and Prospects on 31 March 2023

India is a land which is open to all cultures. Migration in Indians have been able to hold on to their rich tradition. I am delighted to note that Hindustan is conducting an International Conference on Migration which is sure to open avenues in research on the theme. I record my congratulations to HITS for organising the Conference.

Fiesta 2022 on 26 November 2022

It is my honour to be amongst the finest students of the very finest Institution. I would like to urge the students to celebrate the diversity of the land to uphold the unity of the nation. My best wishes to the students to enjoy good health and success. God Bless the Institution for their splendid service towards education..

World Space Week on 7 October 2022

Excellent arrangements for World Space Week 2022 programme. Students are very innovative and talented. India has faced several challenges to produce extra-ordinary results which galvanised today’s youth to take interest in the field of Space Technology. I congratulate the Management, staff and students of HITS for organizing this event and motivating the students to join ISRO in the future.

Mr. Rahul Nadh IAS, District Collector

Dr. A. Amalraj IPS Commissioner of Police, Tambaram City

Mr. T. P. Sreenivasan Former Ambassador, Republic of India

Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali Dewan to Prince of Arcot

Dr. R. Venkatraman

Associate Director, SDSC SHAR – ISRO

Eat Right Millet Campaign on 14 December 2022

Very good arrangements for World Space Week 2022. A very nice college and infrastructure. My heartfelt wishes for the students to achieve their dreams in space technology. All the best Hindustan for your all your endeavours in education.

Wonderful environment for the students to learn and grow in their respective specialisation. I wish them all success in all their endeavours. Kudos to the Management, faculty and students. Proud to see HITS in our own country’s space map. Continue the great work. Best wishes Hindustan!

Nice and vast campus with greenery. Students and staff are constantly encouraged to learn the technologies of industries. The rapport of Hindustan with the industries is commendable, I urge the Institution to deploy more digital technologies and syllabus. My best wishes to the Management, staff and student of this Institution.

Very beautiful campus. Fresh, young, and joyful students. Hospitality was very good and professors are very friendly. Very happy to have been a part of this great Institution. May you grow in leaps and bounds in all your upcoming endeavours.

The National Book Lover’s Day celebrated by the Department of English is a first of its kind. Book play a vital role in chiselling the character of a person. Today’s youth must be encouraged to read and lead. Congratulations to the Head and faculty of the Department of Languages for organising the event in style.

Dr. G Grahadurai Deputy Director, SDSC, SHAR, ISRO

Mr. M. Sathyanandan Vice President, Product Development, Ashok Leyland

Mr. Rabindra Sah Chief Engineer, Strategic Projects, Tata Technologies, Bangalore

Dr. Rushikesh Khire Ulhas International Business Administration Program, Providence University, Taiwan, Province of China

Dr. K. S. Antonysamy Professor, Department of Languages, Loyola College

World Space Week on 7 October 2022

University Day on 29 April 2023

Guest Lecture on Digital Manufacturing on 15 July 2022

Guest Lecture on Higher Education Opportunities For Engineering And Management Students on 18 July 2022

Book Lover’s Day on 9 August 2022

AXIMAZ: Coherence in Design -Symposium 2022 on 14 October 2022

Enjoyed being in the campus. Loved the energy and enthusiasm of the students and teachers. The cordiality of the Hindustan community is commendable. The students are constantly encouraged to stay updated with the new technologies. Also, a wonderful campus to be in. Wishing all the very best.

Yarona 2023 on 1 April 2023

Amazing to be back in HITS campus. The campus has gotten “cooler” and is just awesome. No words to describe the energy. The visit brought back memories of my college days. I appreciate Hindustan for organising cultural competition in such a grand manner. My best wishes to my alma mater.

3rd Edition of TEDx Hindustan University on 26 November 2022

Very well organised TEDx event with inspiring speakers all gathered at the beautiful Hindustan university campus. Grateful to be invited. It was a honour to have addressed a very enthusiastic audience. The volunteers were awesome. Thank you Hindustan for you hospitality.

IAS (R), former TN IT Secretary on board of Global Best HR & Management Consulting Private Limited as Strategic Advisor.

25 January 2023

It is always a pleasure to visit the Hindustan. It is a vision of capacity building realized and delivered. May the Institution be successful in all their endeavours. Thank you, Hindustan, for your invitation. Your hospitality was impeccable. Best Wishes!

International Conference on Emerging Trends In Business Intelligence on 13 February 2023

We had a very warm welcome and a wonderful stay. Looking for a collaboration with the Institution. I am sure our association will revolutionise academics and research between both the Institutions. Thank you so much Hindustan.

Mr. Sanjay Mohe Lead Architect, Mindspace Architects

Ms. Samyuktha Shan Actress, Bigg Boss Fame and Alumnus of HITS

Mr. Saurabh Uboweja Founder & Managing Partner - BOD Consulting

Mr. Vivek Harinarain

Dimitris Sotiros Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is one of the leading prestigious institutes in India. I have a long association with the Institution. This top technical University and its faculties are putting all efforts in moulding the students to perform and excel when they come out of college and join industries. HITS is in constant touch with industries through joint research, consultancy projects, conferences, and guest lectures which help the students keep abreast with the latest developments in industry. My best wishes for the University and its faculties who are playing a very big role in carving out engineers capable to face and withstand in this world.

The Department of Automobile Engineering has taken great strides over the years in nurturing the future generation not only from academics stand point but also from an application perspective through wide exposure and interactions with industry connect programs. The spread and depth of knowledge base available through esteemed faculty of the department is moving mountains in academics.

D R . K.C.G. V ERGHESE E XCELLENCE AWARD 2023

Mr. K. C. Muraleedharan General Manager, NTPC.

Dr. Arvind A. R Deputy General Manager, (Project Planning) Ashok Leyland, Chennai.

Expert Message

Expert Message

Mr N. Ram, Director The Hindu, receiving a memento from Mrs Elizabeth Verghese, Founder Chairperson HGI and Dr Anand Jacob Verghese, ChairmanHGI.

Mr T.S. Tirumurti IFS (Retd.) Former Indian Ambassador, UN, receiving a memento from Mr Ashok Verghese VP-HGI, Ms Susan Verghese, Director - HCAS.

Ms Michaela Kuchler, Consul General of the Federal of Republic Germany receiving memento from Ms Annie Jacob, Director, KCG College of Technology and Dr. Aby Sam Executive Director - HGI.

Mr N. Ram, Director- The Hindu and Dr Anand Jacob Verghese Chairman - HGI presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, Chairman, Nalli Silks.

The event was graced by Dr. Elizabeth Verghese - Founder Chairperson, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese - Chairman, Mr. Ashok Verghese - Vice President of Hindustan Group of Institutions. The Chief Guest was Mr. N. Ram - Director, The Hindu Newspaper. The Guests of Honour were Ms. Michaela Kuchler, COnsul General of the Republic of Germany and Mr. Tirumurti IFS (Retd.), Former Ambassador, United Nations.

The Lifetime Achievement Awardees with the dignitaries.

A NNUAL R EPORT

T HE TORCH B EARERS

Presented by Dr. S. N Sridhara, Vice Chancellor, on the occasion of University Day Celebration held on 29 April 2023.

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese Founder Chancellor

Mr. Ashok Verghese Pro Chancellor

Dr. Aby Sam Executive Director

Mr. Enid Verghese Jacob Director, CODE

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese Chancellor

Engineering programmes Aerospace, Aeronautical, C.S.E. I.T., ECE., EEE. and Mechatronics, were accredited by the National Board of Accreditation. This adds the feather to the HITS cap to have Seven accredited programmes.

ACCREDITATION RANKINGS

HITS Ranked 101-150 - University; 101-150 – in Engineering; 101-125 – Management; 101-150-Innovation;

• SDG 6 – Rank 101-200 - Clean water and sanitation

• SDG 7 - Rank 401-600 – Affordable and Clean Energy

• SDG12 – 201-300 - Responsible Consumption and Production

• SDG17 – 1000+ Partnership for Goals

• Ranked # 769 in Global Category

• Ranked # 113 in All India Category

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Nine B.Tech. Programmes accredited Aeronautical Aerospace | CSE I T | EEE | ECE | Mech Mechatronics | Auto

Diamond Band with A+ Grade

• #40th - in INDIA

• #601- 650 - in ASIA

• #160 - in Southern Region

Placed 480th as the World's Most Sustainable University in the UI Greenmetric World University Rankings

• #4 in Chennai

• #77 in Private

• #94 in Learning Experience

• #55 Overall India (Government and Private)

• #29 Overall India (Private)

• #14 South Zone

• #5 Tamil Nadu

• #4 Chennai

5S Certified by TUV Rheinland for successfully implementing 5S Work Place Management System.

M EMORANDA OF U NDERSTANDING

C ENTRES OF E XCELLENCE

The Hub was unveiled by Mr. B. Govindarajan, CEO, Royal Enfield in the presence of Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor, on 30 November 2022. It will impart high end industrial training to the students and faculty members in the emerging areas of twowheeler technology for better employability; and support innovators and potential young entrepreneurs. It will also facilitate workshop, training classroom and conference hall for hands-on-training. Royal Enfield will also provide an opportunity to the students, scholars, and faculty members to conduct research and projects in two-wheeler technology and to develop several advanced applications.

Royal Enfield Experiential Training Hub

Centre of Excellence in Satellite Technology

The advanced research centre aims to nurture and accelerate the growth of Space based technological applications for the benefit of society and to impart advanced training and research in the field of Satellite Technology and Development. The facility was unveiled by Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the presence of Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Founder Chancellor HITS on 30 September 2022. KCG Micro Satellite is being built and tested in the Centre and is to be launched by ISRO by the end of 2023.

Centre of Excellence in Underwater Robotics and Communication

The Centre aims to establish advanced research and development in various areas of ocean engineering. It will offer unique research opportunities for students and industry partners through its under graduate and post graduate level advanced research projects along with regular Ph.D. research work. The Centre of Excellence in Underwater Robotics and Communication was inaugurated by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in presence of Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 30 September 2022.

Mark Zuckerberg Data Science Laboratory

The Mark Zuckerberg Data Science Laboratory was inaugurated on 2 December 2022 by His Excellency, Mr. Juan Rolanda Angula Monsalve, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to India. The facility aims to provide skill training in the field of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep learning, Business intelligence, Big Data Analytics and many more.

M AJOR E VENTS

13th CONVOCATION

The 13th Convocation of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science was celebrated on 30 September and 1 October 2022. The ceremony witnessed the success of 1852 students graduating on their big day. 52 Rank Holders were honoured with medals and cash prizes for their meritorious performance in academics.

The Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) was conferred on Shri. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India. Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan received the Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa).

Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India., urged the graduands to have a multidisciplinary approach to attract success in all aspects of life and to be sensitive towards the environment and find ways to utilize the natural resources judiciously.

Shri. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India in his acceptance speech, thanked the Institution for conferring him with the Honoris Causa. He also congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to stay well informed of current affairs and possess the right knowledge in order to excel in their domains. In his acceptance speech, Rt. Rev. Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan recorded his gratitude to HITS for conferring on him the degree of Honoris Causa. He urged the students to practice compassion. He also motivated them to have a higher goal in life.

“Graduation is the beginning of life that you will lead in future”

Day 1- Forenoon Session

Day 2- Forenoon Session

Day 1- Afternoon Session

WORLD SPACE WEEK

HITS in association with Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), SHAR, ISRO organized the World Space Week from 7 to 9 October 2022. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Space and Sustainability.” The celebration was inaugurated by Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamazhi, Hon’ble Minister for School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. The event was attended by staff and students from 77 schools and 21 colleges. Various competitions such as: quiz, drawing, extempore, poster painting, live project exhibition, AeroExpo and drone competition were conducted for both school and college students. On this memorable day, HITS housed above 2000 participants from different institutions in and around Chennai.

26 November 2022

Other Events

• Eat Right Millet Mela - The Food Safety Department of Chengalpattu District, in collaboration with the Department of Food Technology, organized the event on 14 December 2022 to raise awareness of the value of millets as part of the International Year of Millet (I.Y.O.M.) 2023.

• Yarona 2023, an Interdepartmental Cultural Fest was held on 1 April 2023

• Vibrance ‘22 and Fiesta ‘22 for the freshmen of Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts and Applied Science, Law, Management, were organised on 26 November and 3 December 2022

Research Activities

• Total of research articles published - 4772

• H-number - 59.

• 88 patents - 10 national and 78 international

Placements

• Dr. KCG Verghese Memorial Basketball Tournament on 25 and 26 February 2023

• 3rd DR. KCG Verghese Equestrian Competition on the 18 and 19 February 2023

• Technical Symposium – Aximaz was held on 15 October 2022

• Independence day ‘22,

• Republic Day ‘23,

• Open house event for the school children to witness the academic and research activities of the University was conducted on 5 and 6 January 2023.

Success Day

• 85% of the students are placed.

• Maximum package - Rs. 12.75 LPA offered to 4 students by Eurofins IT Solutions India

• A package of Rs. 10.53 LPA offered to 4 students by B.N.Y. Mellon.

Placement in 2022-23

Undergraduate - 76%

Postgraduate - 61%

• 408 research scholars

• Full time research scholars - 100. For the past five years,

• Funded projects - Rs. 11.6 crores

• Boeing India Private Limited conducted a Campus Drive and recruited a total of eleven students from the Departments of Aeronautical, Aerospace, Computer Science and Mechatronics.

• Indigo Airlines six students from the Departments of Aeronautical and BBA.

• Mr. Bhavani Prasad secured 8th rank in All India Ranking in GATE.

U NIVERSITY D AY 2023

University Day 2023 was held on 29 April 2023. The Chief Guest for the event was Hon’ble Justice J. Sathya Narayana Prasad, Judge, Madras High Court, and the Guest of Honour was Mr. M. Sathyanandan, Vice President, Product Development, Ashok Leyland. The staff and students were honoured for their achievements with awards and certificates. The students entertained the audience with their cultural performances.

U PCOMING FACILITIES - 2023

N EW FACILITIES

Venus Academic Block Health Sciences Block Student Meditation Centre

Bay Range Hangar

Mark Zuckerberg Data Science Laboratory

Nanocatalyst and Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Office of National Cadet Corps

Read and Lead

"Reading is essential for those who want to rise above normal"

This unique sculpture is designed to depict the Institute's mission to inspire students in reading. To mould and develop students as future leaders in their respective professions. This sculpture welcomes global students into a healthy environment for learning, thus becoming universal personalities.

School of Engineering & Technology

About the School

The changing scenario in engineering and technology needs more innovation, creativity and reform. Students need to be exposed to the new technologies with respect to their course of specialization. The School of Engineering and Technology in Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science has been established with a mission and objective to encourage the students of the engineering and technology stream to pursue and be successful in their passion towards engineering. Students are offered opportunities to explore various avenues in the field of engineering by providing the right opportunities such as industrial visits, internships, exchange programme in a foreign university and many more. The School of Engineering and Technology aids the students to contribute to high quality research and impart research-led education in the emerging multidisciplinary areas encompassing science, engineering and technology so that they become successful in their endeavours.

Dean’s Message

The year 2022-23 was a year of great achievements. On the academic front, we received the coveted international accreditation, IET accreditation for nine Engineering Programmes. This was possible by the constant encouragement from management and the sincere efforts from our faculty and students. We have moved forward in our NIRF rankings, striving hard to move up the ladder. We have witnessed strong alumni bonding that resulted in opening few more international alumni chapters.

We have strengthened our industry-academia relations by extending our collaborations with many industries and corporates. Our students have brought in many laurels and accolades, both in academics and curricular activities taking the brand HINDUSTAN to greater heights. At Hindustan, we always strive to dream big, achieve great and serve the community.

Dr. ANGELINA GEETHA DEAN ENgINEERINg & TECHNoLogY

AERoNAUTICAL & AERoSPACE ENgINEERINg

(Established 1996)

Welcome to the School of Aeronautical Science (SAS) at HITS. SAS started its educational journey in the year 1996. Over the last twenty-five years, the core competence in Aeronautical Engineering of SAS has witnessed overwhelming growth in terms of Academics and Research. SAS has a robust undergraduate program in Aeronautical engineering and Aerospace Engineering. SAS records the intake of 240 students every year at the UG level, and this is the maximum intake for Aeronautical engineering. At SAS, we offer M. Tech. and PhD degrees at the postgraduate level. The primary focus of our curriculum is to impart knowledge in advanced abilities in the Aeronautical Engineering sector and prepare students for future jobs in the industry. We have curated the syllabus to cater to the broad spectrum of options for the students to excel in the field of Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion, Space Technologies, and Maintenance.

Department Achievements

The department is actively participating in the design and develoment of a 1U Nano Satellite KCG Verghese Sat which aims to help the society in times natural disasters. The Department of Aeronautical and Aerospace developed a State of the Art of Satellite Tracking Ground Station Facility, which can track Low Earth Orbit Satellites. This centre was inaugurated by Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, DoS

Staff Achievements

• Sanctioned Rs. 49.8 Lakhs Fund from ARDB project titled “Experimental and Numerical investigations on failures of metallic and composite structures to hail ice impact’

• Dr. G. Dinesh Kumar was invited as a Member of the Technical Committee in AEROTHON’23 (A national Level Drone Competition).

• Dr. Rohith I J received the best Research Award from Lockheed Martin, USA

Dr. R. ASOKAN DEAN

Dr. DALBIR SINGH HEAD - Aeronautical

Dr. PARTHASARATHy V HEAD - Aerospace

Dr. Vishnu Kumar G C - HITS Seed Grant - Improving the thrust characteristics of Mini Jet engine

Students Achievements

Best Start up Award.

Aeromodelling

Competition at IIT Roorkee

Team Striker comprising of three students from the Department of Aeronautical Engineering clenched the first prize and received cash prize of Rs. 2 lakhs at Flight Fury – an Aeromodelling Competition conducted at Cognizance 2023, an event by IIT Roorkee. The team members are:

• Mr. Shanza

• Ms. Laura Merin

• Mr. Danush Dattathireyan

IET UK, Chennai Local Network (CLN) has organized "Student Achievement Awards 2022". As the part of the ceremony, different award categories were announced one of the award category is the "BEST STARTUP AWARD", the award is to encourage young minds pursuing B.tech courses towards startups.

Mr. Harikrishnan from the Department of Aerospace Engineering received Rs. 10 lakhs from TANSEED 4.0 as start up fund. The fund was presented by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. M. K. Stalin.

• Mr. Joshva Daniel of second year Aerospace excelled for his Outstanding Performance at BRAINZEE CONTRALIS 2022 at VISTAS, Department of Aviation.

• Mr. Rishabh Pal of second year Aerospace Engineering, won the first place at the Best Innovation Award in Micro Class SAE India southern section at Aero Design Challenge.

• Mr. Nalli Shalem Raju, Mr. Kodi Vaishnav Yadav, Mr. Gutti Nithin Kumar of final year Aeronautical won the Best Paper Award at the 2nd International Conference on Recent and Advanced Composite Materials (ICRACM-2023) held between 22-24 February 2023 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

• Mr. Devaguptapu Sai Prakash Navdeep and Ms. Sai Samyuktha won the Silver and Bronze honour respectively at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition.

TANSEED 4.0 as Start up Fund.

A Team of Delegates from Boeing visited the Bay Range Campus on 22 February 2023. The squad included Mr Krupal Aerpula, Director and Chief Engineer; Mr. Venkata Babu Pariath, Senior Manager, Support Data Engineering; Mr. Ramanathan Srinivasan, Leader- Support Data Engineering; Mr. Thulasi Krishna Rao BansiRao, Senior Manager, Design Engineering; Mr. Ekambaram K, Senior Engineer; Amirtha Ganesan Mani, Manager – Modification Engineering; Mr. Pattu Rajan Ganesan, Manager – BDS Engineering; and Mr. Marankhan Abdul Sikander, Technical Illustration Engineer, Boeing and Alumni, HITS.

Team of Delegates from Boeing

MECHANICAL SCIENCES

AUToMoBILE ENgINEERINg

(Established 1997)

The department has created an environment wherein the students are encouraged to learn the concepts and test the same by building prototypes. They also undergo internship in auto related companies all over the country. Also, the Motorsport Club comprising of student members work 24 X 7 to convert concepts into products that are patentable. The department houses state of the art AUTO-BAY, Centre for Automotive Electronics, BOSCH – HITS Joint Training Centre & Electric One - HITS Skill Next Centre facilities are put in place for the benefit of our students where students can learn the concepts hands on consolidating their knowledge of working principle of Auto Electrical & Electronics components. The department encourages our students to participate in various Motorsports and Professional Body Activities such as SAE (Baja, Supra), ISIE (Solar Vehicle Championship), GKDC & NKRC (Go-kart Design challenge), E-bike Championships, Tractor Design, EEV, Extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

Department Achievements

• 2 international patents published

• Ring Feder Power Transmission, Chennai selected 18 students for a paid internship

• Initiated a memorandum of understanding between the City of Trier and District of Chengalpattu for city-to-city partnership as a part of IURC Project

Staff Achievements

• Dr. E. Sangeethkumar, Assistant Professor (S. G.) received the "Best Attendance Award" on 26 January 2023.

• Dr. V. Ramanathan and Dr. E. Sangeethkumar conducted Motivation inhouse Talk, Career Counselling, Auto Quiz and Car Sketching competition for school students on behalf of the department as part of the School Connect Programme.

• Dr. M. Jaikumar; Dr. Godwin John J and Dr. T. Shanmuganathan received the Felicitation Patent Award on 26 January 2023 for procuring International Patent.

• Dr. M. Jaikumar, Dr. V. Ramanathan and Dr. E. Sageethkumar facilitated a memorandum of understanding with Expert Spanners Mutibrand Car Service, Navalur, Chennai and Ignite the Garage, Mutibrand Car Service, ECR Road, Chennai as part of the B. Voc Programme.

• The staff and students participated and presented research papers at international conferences conducted by reputed institutions and organisations.

Students Achievements

Mr. Sahul M from B. Tech third year won the first prize and cash award of Rupees Two thousand for completing a mini projectDesigning a Water Collector at THINK CREATE ENGINEER , PALS held at IIT Madras Campus between 12 - 14 December 2022

Dr. M. JAIKUMAR HEAD

Mr. C. A Joel of M. Tech 1st year won the Climate Hackathon Award and a cash prize of Rs.11,000 at Are Conference and Energy Awards held in New Delhi.

Vahaana’23

Vahanaa ‘23, National Level Technical Symposium was conducted on 31 March 2023. Mr. Zubin Songadwala, Area Manager, South ITC Hotels and General Manager ITC Grand Chola inaugurated the Auto Expo in the presence of Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor, Mr. Ashok Verghese, Pro Chancellor, Dr. S. N Sridhara, Vice Chancellor and Mr. Sandeep Kumar, International Racing Driver. The most awaited 10th edition of Vahanaa ’23, automotive technical symposium is an event that focuses on the technical aspects of the automotive industry. It typically includes expo, presentations, and discussions related to the latest research, trends, and innovations in automotive engineering and technology. The Auto Expo hosted more than 200 cars and the event was inaugurated attracting an impressive crowd and showcasing an incredible array of cars and bikes including exotic, vintage, and high-performance models.

Auto Carnival’23

Auto Carnival ’23, Global Online Automotive Contest took place online from February 2023 and submissions were received from across the globe. The fun gala event ended with an offline award ceremony boasting premium fashion show, cultural shows, and DJ night. Indian Film Actor, Aparna Das graced the occasion.

Future of Mechanical Industry and Skills

Mr. Deepan Ramalingam Managing director Ringfeder Power Transmission India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai delivered a Guest Lecture on “Future of Mechanical Industry and Skills” on 28 February 2023.

CHEMICAL ENgINEERINg & BIoTECHNoLogY

(Established 2009)

The Department of Chemical Engineering established in 2009 serves with a dynamic mission to achieve excellence in both academic and research activities. The department faculty are engaged in various research activities in the area of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Our student Kevin V (III-year, Biotechnology) has qualified in GATE with All India Rank 957. MoU signed with TICEL Biopark. Mr. Vijay Samuel and Dr. Abirami B received Funding of Rs. 5 Lakhs for prototype development from Carbon Zero Challenge - IIT Madras

Department Achievements

• Memorandum of Understanding with TICEL Bio Park

• Funding from Carbon Zero Challenge

Staff Achievements

International Conference on Neurological and Brain Disorders

Ms. Lakshmi Sundeep, Assistant Professor, Biotechnology presented a paper titled "Screening of Biomarkers for Ischemic Stroke Using Bioinformatic Analysis" at the International Conference on Neurological and Brain Disorders (INBC 22). The Conference was held at Florida, USA between 24-26 October 2022. Ms. Lakshmi received a funding of Rs. 30, 000 from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to attend the Conference

Carbon Zero Challenge

Mr. Vijay Samuel and Dr. Abirami B received funding of Rs. 5 Lakhs for a prototype development from Carbon Zero Challenge - IIT Madras

Students Achievements

• Mr. Kevin V Ms. Rintheya G of third year and Ms. Esther Joice Moses of second year participated in the "Aadukalam" - A Startup TN event in collaboration with Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women Society, Chennai on 16 February 2023.

• Ms. Esther Joice M received the Outstanding Performance Award at the conference conducted by IUCEE in collaboration with ICTIEE at Vijaya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru (VVCE) held between 4-6 January 2023.

Dr. B.VIVEKANANDAN HEAD

• Mr. K. B. Rishi Praneash, Mr. S. A. Akash Chopra, Mr. K. Hari Prasad of final year received TNSCST Student Project Scheme worth Rs. 7500 for Desalination Using Single Focal Parabolic Solar Still under the guidance of Dr. A. Saravanan, Associate Professor, on 3 March 2022.

• Mr. Adil Jabbar won the Best Paper Award at the Conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology and its Applications (RTBA 2023) held at Vels University.

• Mr. Gokula Mukesh and Ms. Aradhana S won first and second prize respectively at PAALAM held at MGR University.

• Ms. Talitha Maria Udhay - Second Year Student won First Prize in VASPO 2022-2023 (an Inter-Collegiate Tournament) held at M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai on 16-17 February 2023.

IUCEE

GATE Examination

Mr. Kevin V of III year cleared the GATE examination with an All-India Rank of 957.

Events

• Winter Workshop on Nanotechnology for a Sustainable Future held between 7-9 December 2023

• Guest Lecture on Emerging Pollutants in Air. Dr. Abinaya Sekar, Senior Research Associate, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi on 18 November 2022

• Guest Lecture on Environment and Us Mr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman, Birds Educator, Suzhal Arivom delivered the lecture on13 October 2022

Dr. Abirami B was shortlisted among 30 participants from nationwide to undergo DST Sponsored STUTI training on Material Characterization techniques at IIT Madras

Ms. Esther Joice Moses IUCEE and Ms. Sneha Muralidharan were designated as Secretary and Assistant Innovation Coordinator IUCEE respectively.

Esther Joice Moses Sneha Muralidharan

STUTI training on Material Characterization Techniques

BUILDING SCIENCES

CIVIL ENgINEERINg

(Established 1985)

The Faculty and Students of the Department of Civil Engineering have published thirty plus research articles in indexed journals. One Patent was granted and three patents were filed. Seed grant for executing four research projects was obtained by our department faculty from HITS and also TNSCST has sanctioned one Student project. The department has conducted many Workshops and Seminars by Industry experts and eminent scientists to enable holistic development of the students. Internships, industrial visits, and industrial trainings were organised for our students to enhance the quality of learning and make the students competent for industrial needs.

Department Achievements

• Paper published: 33

• Conference publications: 2

• Patent granted: 1

• Patent filed: 3

• Seed money received from HITS: 4

• TNSCST student project: 1

• Industrial visits: 5

Staff Achievements

• Dr. V. Preethi visited the Environmental Engineering Department, KMUTT Thailand as a visiting faculty.

• Dr. Shalini R Nair attended a seven-day National Level FDP on "Industrial Revolution: Role of Higher Education in Developing the Future Workforce" between 22-29 May 2023 conducted by the ACP Academy.

• Dr. V. Preethi is selected as the Special Editor for International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and also for a special issue entitled “Research on Sustainable Development for Environmental Management (RSDEM)” in a springer journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research (ESPR).

• Dr. V. Preethi received Visiting Professorship from King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thonburi, Thailand.

Students Achievements

• Pranav Patil of final year won a cash prize and certificate for academic excellence during the University Day 2023 Celebration.

Dr. V. PREETHI HEAD

Dr. C. Daniel and Mr. V. Amudhan participated in a five-day Faculty Development Training Programme on Structural Analysis II organised by SSN College of Engineering

Dr. C. Daniel Mr. V. Amudhan

Events

• International seminar on "Behaviour and Design of Cold-Formed Steel Built Up Columns," on 17 March, 2023.

• International Webinar on “Water Conservation and Sanitation on 13 May 2023. Dr. Anu Rachel Thomas, Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of KwaZulu- Natal, Durban chaired the session.

• A career building webinar on "What next after 12th" was organized to guide school students to think about new and existing programme for higher learning.

• A three-day workshop on "Software applications in Civil Engineering" was conducted through Hybrid Mode by Dr. J. Samuel, Dr. P. S. Joanna and Dr. Shalini R Nair

• Ms. Pooja Prakash 2020 batch Alumni delivered a talk on "T-Time- My journey so far" on 28 February 2023.

• Career Compass 2023 was held for School Students on 5 and 6 January 2023. Students from various schools in and around Chennai participated and benefitted by visualizing the various Engineering Project displays of the Department.

Dr. V. Preethi, visited AIT, KMUTT and Southeast Bangkok University in Thailand between 17-31 May 2023. She interacted with Prof. Kim, Prof. Prapat and Prof. Chen Wang Kun from AIT, KMUTT and Southeast Bangkok University, Thailand for research collaboration.

Dr. J. Samuel delivered a speech on the topic "Engineers can make a difference to the world" at the United Nations World Habitat Day Celebrations organized by the Kalpakkam Chapter of IEI.

Dr. C. Daniel and Mr. V. Amudhan – participated in the summer faculty research fellowship held between 6 June – 16 July 2022 at IIT Delhi

COMPUTING SCIENCES

CoMPUTER SCIENCE & ENgINEERINg

(Established 1993)

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is accredited by NBA and IET and has made tremendous contributions in research, teaching and practice. Unquestionably, one of the domains with the highest growth rates both domestically and internationally, is computer science and engineering. You can, gain strong practical and theoretical understanding of computer hardware and software by earning an engineering degree in CSE at HITS. This stream includes theoretical and practical sessions that focus on the of computational processes and programming languages. International collaborations such as Eurofins, BNY

Department Achievements

Computer Science & Digital Initiatives

Staff Achievements

Dr. R. KANTHAVEL Dean

Dr. J. THANGAKUMAR HEAD

Mellon, Accenture, Wipro, Cognizant, Virtuza, Capgemini, HCL, and Infosys visit the campus for placements, providing excellent employment opportunities for our students.

The Department facilitated the One in Tech Global Scholarship worth $10,000 from the ISACA foundation (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), in partnership with NTT Data Services on 23 February 2023

Inauguration of Mark Zuckerberg Data Science Laboratory on 2 December 2022 by Mr. Juan Rolanda Angula Monsalve, Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to India.

Inauguration of Mark Zuckerberg Data Science

Tech Global Scholarship worth $10,000

• Dr. J. Thangakumar intiated the One tech Scholarship grant (from ISACA foundation in partnership with NTT Data Services

• Dr. M. Sambath trained a team of students who won a cash of 1 lakh rupees in the Smart India Hackathon.

Students Achievements

• Team Athena, students of III-year B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) developed a Face Detection Solution for the Data Identification and Individual Body Temperature through CCTV Cameras, by incorporating Artificial Intelligence. The competition was held at Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran, Punjab on 26 August 2022. They clenched the first prize and were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1lakh Members of Team ATHENA: Mr. Rithesh Kumar, Mr. Chandramouli, Ms. Sharon Divyaa, Mr. Nithish, Mr. Vimal, Mohammed Lodghar.

Team Athena secured the third position at the IBM ICE Code Wars 2023-Hackathon Competition event. This Mega event was organized by the IBM-ICE team in UPES Campus, Dehradun. The winning team received medals with a cash award of Rs. 40000.

Events

A two-day National Conclave on Cyber Security was held on 10 and 11 February 2023. The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Shiju Rawther, Chief Technology Officer, SBI Mutual Funds.

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Mr. Dinesh Chandar of final Year won the first price of Rs. 10000 at the National Level Drone Challenge organised at VIT Chennai on 23 September 2022.

A two-day National Conference on Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics (CIDA 23) on 30 and 31 March 2023. The conference was inaugurated by Mr. R. MuthuKrishnan Ravindiran, Vice President, Rapidcube Digital Solution, Chennai, and Dr. Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, Co-Founder and CEO, Openteams Global.

• A Research and Industry Symposium on Data Science and Analytics was organised in honour of Mr. F. C. Kohli, Father of Indian Software Industry on 27 October 2022. The chief guest for the inauguration ceremony was Dr. P. Balasubramanian, CEO, Theme Work Analytics, Bangalore. The guest of honour is Ms. C. G. Gayathri, Technical Project Manager, ITI Data dealt with machine learning and deep learning. The key note address was delivered by Mr. Victor Thamburaj, CEO, iPLON India. and the special guest was Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chair - Events, IEEE-CS Madras

• An orientation programme on Cyber Jagrookta Diwas was organised as per AICTE direction on 20 September 2022. The resource persons Dr. Thangakumar. J, Head, Department of Computer Science Engineering and Dr Sudalaimuthu T, Head IQAC.

• A value-added training programme of the Centre of Excellence on AWS certified Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Power Bi Data analyst. The inauguration by the programme was held on 10 October 2022. The keynote address was delivered by Mr. G. Venkatesh, Head- Training and Development, ICT Academy.

• The grand launch of CISCO Certified Value added Training programme was held on 14 December 2022 in association with Cisco Networking Academy. Mr Sivaramakrishnan, Executive Vice President — Cloud, IT infra and Security services, LTIMindTree was the chief guest for the program. The students were trained for CISCO certification.

• The Cyber Security Week was celebrated on 28 November 2022 in view of the World Security Day to create awareness among the students. The keynote speaker for the occasion was Mr. Vinod Senthil Director/CTO and Hacker, Infysec Solutions.

• The IBM-ICE Day’22 was organised in collaboration with IBM on 26 and 27 October 2022. The chief guest was Mr. Viqaruddin Surki, IBM Delivery Head and Account Management. The two-day event hosted competitions such as poster presentation, paper presentation, hackathon and projects competition. These competitions were judged by the jury members from IBM.

SCIENCES

CoMPUTER APPLICATIoN

(Established 2008)

The Computer Applications Department has established high standards and functions on the objective to nurture and produce computer application engineers of exceptional quality. The Department recognizes the ever-changing industrial and societal needs and aims to equip its graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to address those needs effectively. By emphasizing ethical considerations in its teachings, the Department instils a sense of responsibility and integrity in its students, preparing them to contribute positively to the technological advancements of society. Furthermore, by incorporating the latest advancements into their curriculum and research focus, they ensure that their graduates are well prepared to tackle the dynamic and evolving nature of the field.

Staff Achievements

• Dr. Raja Sekar received the best paper award at the Research and Industry symposium on Data Science and Analytics – an inhouse Seminar

• Dr. R. Maruthi published 4 research papers in Scopus indexed proceedings by IEEE, Springer and Elseivier.

• Dr. P. S. Sreeja, Associate Professor was nominated to evaluate the pre-screening ideas at the 2022 Smart India Hackathon (SIH) platform which is India’s biggest annual platforms for technical students to showcase their ideas, creativity and innovations.

• Dr. Rajasekar obtained the Korean Beginner 1 Certificate from King Sejong Institute Chennai HITS on 12 September 2022.

• Dr. Sathish Kumar Assistant Professor (S.G) received the Reviewership Certificate from the Annal of Operations Research (Q1), Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assesments (Q1) and Expert System (Q2) Scopus indexed journals.

• Dr. Rama Prasath Associate Professor received Reviewership Certificate from Nueral Computing and Applications (Q1) Scopus indexed journal.

• Dr. Angeline Benita, Dr. Sathish Kumar, and Mr. France successfully completed the Train the Teacher (T3) workshop on "Deep Learning" conducted by IBM.

Students Achievement

32 MCA Students presented papers at various IEEE & Springer conferences.

Dr. R. MARUTHI HEAD

Dr. S. Gokila received an inhouse felicitation award on 26 January 2023 for achieving international patent.

Ms. Sherin Eliyas Assistant Professor (SS) received the "Best Teacher Award" on 26 January 2023.

Events

TechBee (AIML)-Club organized various competitions like debate, quiz and poster and presentation during the year 2022-23

• A two-day workshop on Get Some Rest (Full Stack Development Workshop) was held on 12-13 August 2022.

• “HACK-O-HITS” an Inter Institution Innovation Challenge (IMAGINE, BUILD, COMPLETE) was organised on 13 March 2023 with the ultimate motive to provide a platform for students to showcase their technical skills and creativity. Twenty-four teams participated in the event from various institutions.

• A three-day Virtual FDP on Cloud Computing and Cyber Security was organized between 22-24 June 2022.

• A two-day Workshop on Mobile Application Development on 08 and 12 December 2022. The resource person was Dr. R. Nagarajan, Software Consultant, Professional Systems, Chennai.

An International Virtual Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The resource persons from various industries such as Quest Global Sweden, Microsoft USA, and TCS Australia. The workshop hosted a total of 137 were participants from different institutions and industries.

ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRoNICS ENgINEERINg

(Established 1992)

It gives me immense pleasure in reporting the achievements of our students and faculty on behalf of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Our undergraduate programme is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for imparting highest quality of education in India. B. We have 4 ongoing Funded Research and Consultancy projects worth INR 1.25 crores from major National and International funding agencies. One of our faculty members successfully received postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Cape Town. Five patents have been granted to our faculty and we have published one patent. Our students are placed in top notch companies with good salary package.

Department Achievements

• B. Tech EEE is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK for imparting high quality of Education.

• International Conference on Smart Grid and Electric Vehicle was conducted in collaboration with the University of Leeds, UK

• Students achieved 90% placement and 100% internship in reputed industries and companies

Staff Achievements

Second

Dr. A.K. PARVATHy HEAD

Dr. N. Mahiban Lindsay received the in house Best Teacher Award.

year and third year students were Grand Finalists at the Smart India Hackathon 2022.

Barnali Mukerjee, of first year received Scholarship Award from Teqip Engineers

Best Teacher Award

Smart India Hackathon

Scholarship Award

Events

The 2nd International Conference on Smart Grid and Electric ICSGEV’23 was held on 3 and 4 April 2023 in Association with University of Leeds, UK. The Chief Guest was Dr. S. Joseph Antony, Associate Professor, University of Leeds and the Guest of honour was Dr. R. Gopalan, Former Regional Director, ARCI, DST, Government of India and Dr. A. SivathanuPillai, Professor – Emeritus (Research), HITS . Mr. Sakthi Ganesh, Managing Director, Velev Motors India Pvt Ltd, Chennai and Dr. Sanjib Kumar Panda, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore, Singapore delivered the keynote addresses.

Career Compass

• CHARGE 2022, the National Symposium was conducted in association with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

• Guest Lecture on the Importance of Higher Education was held on 14 September 2022. The lecture was delivered by Mr. Mark North, General Manager, TIME Education.

A workshop on IoT and its Applications on was held on 10 and 11 October 2022. The resource person was Mr. Sree Raj, Director - Technical and Operations, Emcog Solutions.

ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

ELECTRoNICS & CoMMUNICATIoN ENgINEERINg

(Established 1985)

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation for its outstanding academic and research work. B Tech (ECE) is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), an international accreditation body for imparting high-quality education. The Department has established the Centre for Underwater Robotics and Communication in association with NIOT, Chennai. We have signed MoU with 5 industries and research institutions. Six International patents have been granted to our faculty and we have published one patent. 40+ technical articles were published and presented in journals and conferences by the faculty of the department.

Department Achievements

• Accredited by the National Board of Accreditation.

• Established the Centre of Excellence in Underwater Robotics and Communication in association with National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai. The Centre was inaugurated by Dr. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences.

• Houses two industry assisted Laboratories-Texas Instruments Innovation Centre and Communication Lab supported by Entuple Technologies.

• Collaboration with reputed core industries such as Data Patterns India, Chennai QMAX Test Equipment Pvt Ltd, Chennai, DADB Pvt. Ltd., Germany based Learning Academy, iPloN German based, IoT Industry, TANSAM ( Tamilnadu Smart Advanced Manufacturing) CoE powered by Siemens, Equad, Chennai for consultancy, projects, and internship.

• Department has signed MoU with National institutes such as National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai for research collaborations and projects.

• More than 30 students pursuing industry projects with paid Internships. Consistent placement record of 80% and 20% of students admitted to top international universities for higher studies. Global walkers of ECE - Global Korean Scholarship Funded Semester Exchange program by Samuel David, 3rd Year ECE at Dongseo University, Busan, South Korea

Staff Achievements

• Dr. K. Sakthidasan and Dr. A. Arikesh received the inhouse Best Teacher Award,

• Dr. V. Vasanth Kumar received the Research Excellence Award for High impact Factor Publication

• Dr. Vallikannu received the inhouse International German Patent Award.

Students Achievements

• Mr. Srikanth VS bestowed with the Best Social Impact award by IET Chennai.

• He also participated in a three-day residential workshop conducted by IIT Madras.

• Mr. Allen Jacob of third year won the first and second place in the Inter College Cultural Fest conducted by Sona College of Technology and Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering respectively.

• Mr. Samuel David of third year clenched the runner up position at "A Day with ChatGPT Event" conducted by IET local Network, Chennai on 20 April 2023. Through this he earned an internship programme in a start-up company

Dr.VALIKANNU HEAD

Dr. V. R. Prakash received the Partnership Award on 15 June 2023 at PALS VALEDICTION 2022-23 from IIT Chennai.

Global Korea Scholarship

Events

• International Conference on Smart Grid and Electric Vehicle ICSGEV 23 was held on 3 and 4 April 2023 in association with the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. It was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering and University of Leeds.

• A Technical Seminar on "Introduction to E-Waste Management in India" was held on 10 October 2022 and the resource person was Mrs. Priyadharshini, CEO of Wastewinn Foundation.

• A Technical Training Programme on Electronics, Measurement, and Instrumentation was conducted on 08 October 2022 and the resource person was Mr. S R. Kannan, Manager of Tektronix products.

• A Guest lecture was conducted on "IoT Applications in Smart Grid" on 20 October 2022. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Vijayakumar, Associate Professor of IIITDM, Chennai.

• A two-day technical webinar on "Eras of the Web" was conducted on 9 and 10 January 2023. The resource persons were cyber-experts from renowned institutions.

• A Guest Lecture on "Innovations in Embedded System and its Real time Applications". The lecture was delivered by Dr. Parthiban Rudrapati CEO- Knowledge Xchange Community on 9 February 2023.

An FDP was conducted on "Ansys Tools Capabilities for Upcoming Wireless Communication Technologies" on 19 – 20 December 2022. The trainer was Mr. R. Shashi Kumar, RF Design Engineer, ENTUPLE Technologies, Bangalore.

Mr. Samuel David obtained the Global Korea Scholarship for the "Studying Abroad Programme" at Dongseo University. His scholarship included tuition fee, accommodation, food, medical expenses, and his air trip fare.

The Technical Symposium "Voltronix 23" was conducted on 29 April 2023. The chief guest was Ms. Roja Vadlamudi. Scientific Officer/ Scientist, ISRO.

Voltronix 23 FDP

INFoRMATIoN TECHNoLogY

(Established 1998)

"Adopt, evolve or hunt, and find a pathway! The Department has motivated self-phased teaching learning platform for which an Offensive Defensive Scenario is created in Kerckhoffs Lab in alliance with Checkpoint Technologies and Cybertracs Technologies Many industry-applicable projects are developed by students under the guidance of faculty."

Department Achievements

• Nine students of third and final year of Cyber Security to participate in a Semester Exchange Programme at Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan from September 2022 to January 2023. The following students namely Ms. Nandhini and Mr. Ben Franklin from final year and the students from third year Ms. Auroshaa, Mr. Sanjai Das, Mr. Bala Suriya, Mr. Jayavasan, Muthumanikavel, Mr. Surendar, and Mr. Meshach George Mathew were a part of the programme.

• Career Compass Programme 2023 - an open house for school students was conducted on 5 and 6 January 2023. The Department showcased various projects of the students.

Staff Achievements

Dr. V. Ceronmani Sharmila, Professor and Head received the inhouse Seed Money Grant of 1.1 Lakh for the Project Proposal entitled "An Innovative Model for Hologram Based Traffic Lights and Connected Cars Using Trust Analysis Stability System and Cyber Gis".

Students Achievements

• A team of third students-third-year students Mr. Chris Mario, Mr. Vibish, Melvin James, and Mr. Shiraj Santhosh under the name BEDEANS FC, participated in HACKERZ Futsal event and clenched the first place. They received trophy, certificates, vouchers, and cash prize of Rs.5000.

• Mr. Chris Mario was chosen as the Student Developer Championship for the season 2022-2023 by the UIPATH panel and was declared as the Developer Champion.

• Mr. Shubhankar Yadav of second year Cybersecurity presented a research paper on "Colour Based Cryptography Technique for Security of the Data" at the National Conference on Digital Invasion and Disruptive Technologies. The conference was organized by Engineering in association with Engineers Integrated for Computing Needs (EICON) and Indian Society for

Dr. V. CERONMANI SHARMILA HEAD

Dr. V. Ceronmani Sharmila attended UMAGINE Chennai 2023An Event on Technology, Entrepreneurship and Skills Summit.

Seed Money Grant of 1.1 Lakh UMAGINE

Technical Education (ISTE) at Loyola College of Engineering and Technology.

• Mr. Shubhankar Yadav clenched the first position at the Ideathon organized by the Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) on the occasion of International Women's Day. The theme of the event was "Woman Safety in the Digital Era," and it aimed to promote the use of technology to address issues related to women's safety.

• Mr. Shubhankar Yadav received the Global Scholarship from the ISACA Foundation in partnership with NTT Data Services. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and a passion for pursuing a career in the field of information technology.

Events

National Seminar on “Cyber Awareness Programme was organized on 8 March 2023. The session was handled by Dr. A. Suresh, Counselling Psychologist Awareness Charitable Trust, NGO Coimbatore

• The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology organized a two-day National Conference on Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics (CIDA 23) on 30 and 31 March, 2023. CIDA ‘23 was inaugurated by Mr. R. Muthu Krishnan Ravindiran, Vice President, Rapidcube Digital Solution. Chennai, and Dr. Lalitha Krishnamoorthy, CoFounder and CEO, Openteams Global.

• An International Seminar was organised on “Exploring Career Opportunities in Python" by Mr. Melcose, Founder, DSIT, USA.

• An Online International Seminar on “Data Scientists and Data Analysts” was organized on 10 February 2023. The session was handled by G. V. Meher Chaitanya, Product Consultant, USA.

• A National seminar on "Software Testing and Strategies" was conducted on 11 August 2022 and the resource person was Mr. Yethish Kumar, Software developer.

• The BreakSec workshop on "Ethical Hacking" was conducted by Kruptos Security Club (KSC), Centre for Networking and Cyber Defence and the Department of Information Technology on 1 and 2 September 2022. Mr. T. Vinod Senthil, Founder, Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer, InfySec, Chennai presided over the event that hosted more than 110 students.

National Conference on Computational Intelligence and Data Analytics (CIDA '23)

Cyber Awareness

CIDA '23

MECHANICAL SCIENCES

MECHANICAL ENgINEERINg

(Established 1985)

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one among the pioneering departments of HITS. The vision of the Department is to excel in innovation and collaborative research, promoting technical and entrepreneurial skills. The department always delivers its best, in terms of industry-oriented curriculum, value-added courses, and various events, for our students, to nurture their skills, and excel in their career. About 50 plus research articles have been published in indexed journals. The Department has also conducted guest lectures, webinars, workshops and FDPs for the benefit of staff and students. Many of our faculty have received awards, for their achievements in research.

Department Achievements

• A total of 52 research articles were published of which 44 were in indexed journals and 8 papers in indexed conference journals.

Staff Achievements

• Dr. V. Hariram, Professor received the inhouse "Best Scopus H Index Award" for achieving a Scopus H index of 20.

• Dr. M. Rajesh, Assistant Professor received "Certificate of Recognition Award" from Anna University, Chennai, for publishing in Q1 Journal while pursuing his Ph. D., Degree.

• Mr. T. Matheevan Pillai, Dr. D. Balaji, and Dr. A. John Presin Kumar, received the inhouse "Appreciation Award" for publishing an international patent.

• Dr. A. Krishnakumari, received the inhouse "Best Citation Award" for receiving 40 Scopus citations for the paper titled "Investigating the influence of nanoparticle disbanded phase changing material (NDPCM) on the working of solar PV"

Students Achievements

• Mr. Amal Krishna A, and Mr. Sharavana Kumar, of second year, M. Tech, presented a paper on "Modelling and Analysis of Vortex Induced Vibration in Marine Riser", at the International Conference on Applications in Computational Engineering and Sciences (IConACES2022) held on 21 and 22 of October 2022.

• Mr. Sri Vasant of third year successfully completed a two-week Summer Internship at M/s. Honda Scooters and Motorcycles, Karnataka between 16-28 January 2023.

• Mr. Marshal Mithrananth of second year completed his training at M/s. Hyundai Motors India Limited from 5 December 2022 to 4 January 2023.

• Mr. T. Santhosh Rajan of second year completed training from 6 to 8 December 2022 at M/s. Sundram Fasteners Limited and Southern Railways from 12 to 17 Dec 2022 in Ponmalai, Tiruchirappalli.

• Mr. Mustafa Jamnagarwala of second year completed his training from 29 November to 25 December 2022 at M/s. TVS SFL.

Dr. P. VIJAyABALAN HEAD

An 8-member team of third year students successfully completed the Students Internship Programme / Vocational Training at Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited – Product Training Centre (TAFE-PTC) between 25 November - 22 December 2022.

A two-day workshop on “Tribology and Its Applications In Engineering” was organized on 13 and 14 June 2022. Dr. A. Elayaperumal, Director, Centre for Affiliation of Institutions, Anna University, Chennai, was the resource person.

Events

Mr. R. Jagadeesh, Ms. Siri Reddy, of third year B.Tech. visited Deakin University, Australia under the "Blue Marble Study Tour" hosted by the University, from 30 October to 7 November 2022.

Dr. G. Ravikumar Solomon, Professor visited the University of Malaysia Pahang at Gembang, and Multi Media University, Malaysia and discussed on the possibilities of student exchange programmes, collaborative research and twining programme

• A guest lecture on “Digital Manufacturing” was organized on 15 July 2022. Mr. Rabindra Sah, Chief Engineer, Strategic Projects, Tata Technologies, Bangalore, was the resource person.

• A guest lecture on "Opportunities for Engineers in Indian PSUs" was organized on 10 October 2022. Mr. Chidambram Subramaniam, Senior Scientist, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), West Bengal, was the resource person.

MECHATRoNICS ENgINEERINg

(Established 2013)

The Department of Mechatronics Engineering is accredited by NBA and IET. The Department's outreach, academic, and research initiatives for this year were also successful. Over 41 articles were published in recognized journals and presented at conferences. Two faculties were honoured as the Best Teachers and Outstanding Researchers. It is commendable that students actively participate and volunteer in various technical, academic, and extracurricular activities. In March 2023, more than 400 students participated in the Automation and Robotics Challenge (ARC 23), and about 250 school children participated in the "I Can Build Robot" outreach programme that our students presented to the public schools in the districts of Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu. There have been amazing deliveries and impacts this year, and there will undoubtedly be many more!

Department Achievements

• Conducted the Automation and Robotics Challenge (ARC) ‘23.

• Sixteen students placed in leading core and software industries.

• More than 30 students completed internships in leading core industries.

• Accredited by NBA and IET.

• Successfully conducted Career Compass program during 5 and 6 January 2023.

• 65 Research publication in 2022-23

Staff Achievements

• Dr. A. Joshuva, Assistant Professor (S. G.) received the inhouse "Best Teacher Award" and "Best Citation Award".

Students Achievements

• Mr. Aditya Sharma, Mr. Vikram R, and Mr, Dinesh Chandar L won first prize in the Drone Race competition at VIT, Chennai

• Mr. Yogendra Sai Prasad and Mr. Devashish Sharam won second prize in the Line follower competition at CBIT, Hyderabad.

Events

• The 3rd International Conference on Robotics Automation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (RANE2022) on the theme “Mobile Robots” was conducted on 23 April 2022

• A webinar on “Learning Mechatronics-A Futuristic Skills” was held on 11 July 2022 for the engineering aspirants to provide them with an insight into Mechatronics Engineering.

• Dr. Arockia Selvakumar Arockia Doss, Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT Chennai campus delivered a guest lecture on “Kinematics for design of Robot systems” on 21 September 2022.

• Dr. John Paneer Selvam, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Leicester, UK delivered a guest lecture on “An Analytics Approach for Sustainable Data centres” on 18 August 2022.

• A Short-Term Training Programme on Understanding Japanese Management Practices and Introduction to Industrial Automation was conducted in collaboration with M/s. SMC Corporation from 4-14 April 2023. The topics covered during the training were: Kaizen and TQM, HRM in Japan, Japanese Production Management, Knowledge Management and Basic Introduction to Industrial Automation. It provided valuable insights and skills that can benefit them in their future careers in Mechatronics Engineering.

• The Automation & Robotics Challenge ‘23 (ARC ’23) Tech Fest was organized by the Department of Mechatronics Engineering on 30 - 31 March 2023.

Dr. KUPPAN CHETTy HEAD

Dr. D. PIRIADARSHANI HEAD S & H

Achievements

With a strong focus on technology and science, HITS empowers students with knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As the Head of the Department of Sciences and Humanities, I address you with great pride and enthusiasm in this edition of our university magazine. Together, we have made incredible strides in the realm of science, fueled by curiosity and innovation. Our department is a vibrant community of curious minds, encouraging intellectual exploration and critical thinking. Our dedicated faculty continuously push research boundaries, shaping future leaders in science and technology. To our students, congratulations on your unwavering commitment to academic growth. Let us embrace interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering an inclusive environment where ideas thrive and forge ahead into the boundless world of science with determination.

• The staff of the Department of Mathematics published 22 papers in international journals and 2 text books during the year 2022-2023.

• Two Faculties received best teacher award and one faculty received patent award from HITS. One research scholar received Ph. D., during the year 2022-2023.

• Industrial visit to Anakaputhur Natural Fibres Textiles on 1 March 2023.

• Guest lecture on Nanotechnology and Nanoscience was organised on 21 February 2023.

• M. Sc. students displayed their experiments at the inhouse Innovation Science Expo held on 9 and 10 March 2023.

• A guest lecture on “Advanced Materials Using Crystal Engineering for Cosmetic Applications” was delivered by Dr. Venu Vangala, Deputy Director for Research, Centre for Pharmaceutical Engineering, University of Bradford, UK.

Staff Achievements

• Dr. P. Periyadurai was invited as a Keynote Speaker for the 'One Day International Seminar on Pure and Applied Mathematics' organised by the Department of Mathematics, Government Arts and Science College, Tharangampatti, Thiruchirapalli on 14 March 2023.

• Dr. G Kavitha was invited as a resource person for the 'International Mathematics Pi Day and Workshop on LATEX, organised by Department of Mathematics, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, Chennai on 14 January 2023.

• Dr. R. Keerthivasan was invited as a resource person for a Hands on Workshop on "Application of Statistical methods in Biological and Medical Reasearch" on 27 June 2023 organised by Department of Biotechnology, HITS.

• Dr. G. Iyyappan was invited as a resource person for a one week Workshop on "Concepts and Applications of Mathematical tools using R, Matlab, Tableau and Cryptographic Models" organised by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai held between 6-10 February 2023.

• Dr. A. Rajkumar was invited as a resource person for Workshop on 'Social Related Issues Project Through Fuzzy Logic' organised by Loyola College, Olaipadi, Thiruvannamalai.

• Dr. K. Periyadurai completed Post-Doctoral Fellowship from University of Beria Interior, Portugal, Europe titled “Influence on Lorenze force in non-Newtonian flow in a microfluidic device” in the year 2022.

• Dr. D. Piriadarshani was nominated as a Reviewer for the 'International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences'

• Dr. G. Kavitha was nominated as a Reviewer for 'Financial Innovation' and 'International Journal of Fuzzy Systems (IJFS)' .

• Dr. R. Keerthivasan nominated as Reviewer of 'The Calcutta Mathematical Society'.

• Dr. R. Sundara Rajan nominated as Reviewer of the Q2 journals: 'The Journal of Supercomputing, 'The journal Symmetry, 'The journal Symmetry' and 'The journal Mathematics'

• Dr. M. Prabaharan published a paper entitled “Preparation and characterization of chitosan/carboxymethyl pullulan/ bioglass composite films for wound healing” in Journal of the Biomaterials Applications.

• Dr. M. Prabaharan and Dr. D. Sathya Seeli published a book chapter entitled “Progress of Guar Gum-based Biomaterials as Drug Delivery Carriers” In Natural Biopolymers in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Eds., Dr. Vishnu Priya Murali and Dr. R. Jayakumar, Elsevier

• Dr. Tejaswi Ashok Hegde was a resource person at the Six-Day Online International Faculty Development Programme on Recent Trends in Applied Physics organized by the Department of Physics, Easwari Engineering College (Autonomous), Ramapuram, Chennai, between 25 – 30 July 2022.

• Dr. Rajeswari Yogamalar N, delivered a guest lecture on the topic of “Supercapacitors for Energy Storage Applications” on 18 July 2022. The lecture was organized by Faculty Development Training Centre in association with Department of Physics, Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi.

• Dr. Rajeswari Yogamalar N received for Best Paper Award for Bio medical for the paper entitled “Antibacterial study on baby diaper with nano ZnO and aloe-vera extract”, at the Indo-South Korea–Thailand 2 International e-Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Energy, Environment and Biomedical applications, organized by Vinayaga Mission in association with Gyeongsang National University, South Korea and Chulalongkorm University, Thailand held on 24-25 November 2022

• Dr. Annie Aureen Albert was promoted as an Associate Professor effective from the month of January 2023.

• The Institute Seed Money Grant (HITS-SEED) was awarded to Dr Rajeswari Yogamalar N, Dr Tejaswi Ashok Hegde and Dr T Ponmudi Selvan on 20 March 2023.

Students Achievements

• TNSCST sanctioned project -Ms. Princess Anitha and Mr. Alexander Ponnudurai. Student M.Sc. Chemistry were sanctioned a TNSCST project on Synthesis, characterization, docking studies and biological applications of S-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Events

• The National Mathematics Day was celebrated on 22 December 2022

• MATLAB Workshop was organized in association with Mathworks and DesignTech. The workshop focused on “Numerical Modelling, Optimization, Differential Equations, Fuzzy Logic and Statistics” and was held on 10 and 11 November 2022. It also generated a revenue of Rs. 1,16,000/-.

• A guest lecture titled Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Basics and Applications was Dr. P. Kuppusami, Professor and Senior Scientist, Centre for Nanoscience and nanotechnology organized on 21 February 2023.

Staff Achievements

Dr. G. Kavitha received the inhouse Best Teacher and Patent Award.

Dr. D. Piriadarshani received the inhouse Best Teacher Award.

Best Teacher Award Patent Award

SCHooL oF PLANNING ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN EXCELLENCE

About the School

SPADE, which was started as School of Architecture (SOA) in 1993 celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2018. Over the past 27 years, the School has evolved and grown into a School of unique thought through all the academic, technological and pedagogical milestones. The School was ranked as one of the top 20 Architecture institutions in the NIRF ranking by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, India, this year.

The School is committed to nurture creative, analytical and technical skills to the learners who carve out to be socially responsible citizens, with a vision “To impart quality education in architecture, planning and design and holistically develop the future generations to transform built environments with cutting-edge and sustainable solutions”. At SPADE, students explore learning beyond the classroom where learning meets fun. Today, the school is one of the most sought-after institutions in Architecture, Planning and Design programmes. The School offers Design Programmes on Communication Design, Interior Design and Fashion Design.

SPADE has stamped its global footprint through collaboration with many premier foreign universities. It has also involved with several on-going activities in the city and country associating itself with renowned organisations. The School takes pride in its great network of alumni who are actively involved in the development of SPADE.

Dean’s Message

“SPADE has evolved and grown into a school of unique thought through all the academic, technological, and pedagogical milestones. Our vision is to impart quality education in Architecture, Planning and Design and holistically develop future generations to transform built environments with cutting edge and sustainable solutions. We organise webinars, guest lectures and hands-on workshop to fortify the students’ exposure to industry standards and conditions.”

Dr. SHEEBA CHANDER DEAN

PLANNING ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN EXCELLENCE

(Departments of Planning, Architecture, Design)

SPADE

(Established 1996)

The School of Planning Architecture and Design excellence has evolved and grown into a school of unique thought through all the academic, technological, and pedagogical milestones. SPADE is committed to nurture creative, analytical and technical skills to the learner who carve out to be socially responsible citizens. The vision is to impart quality education in architecture, planning and design and holistically develop future generations to transform built environments with cutting edge and sustainable solutions. The school has conducted many webinars, guest lectures and hands on workshop to fortify the students’ exposure to industry standards and conditions.

Department Achievement

• Paper published: 13

• Patent filed: 4

• Exhibited students the Urban Design Work on Santhome – Mylapore of the final year students.

• Educational visits: 3

Staff Achievements

• Faculties Ar. P. C. Devishree and Ar. Arpita Sarkar were awarded the title of “IGBC Accredited Faculty”.

• Dr. Sheeba Chander and Ar. Sudhan Srinivas attended the 28th International Conference of the Association for ComputerAided Architectural Design Research in Asia in CEPT, Ahmedabad between 18-24 March 2023.

• Ar. P. C. Devishree and Ar. Arpita Sarkar attended a faculty development programme conducted by The Indian Green Building Council (IGBS) between 13 - 24 March 2023.

• Mr. Sanmughan Priyan attended a faculty development programme on Repair and Rehabilitation of concrete structures conducted by VIT, Chennai

• Ar. Janani attended a faculty development programme on “Sustainable Coastal Area Designing Planning Protection and Management organized by COA-TRC from 13-17 February 2023

Students Achievements

• Quiz Competition, Archumen and Transparence 2023, REVA University, Bengaluru Two students Surya and Pranav from B. Arch final year won 3rd Place in Archumen Quiz competition.

• Ms. Rashmikaa S and Mr. Mohamed Navas K. R. of B. Des. Fashion Design clenched the first place at the Gyan Disha 2023 –Project Expo.

Events

• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science and Arba Minch Institute of Technology conducted the first Joint Research Symposium 2023.

• A new initiative - SPADE TALK hosted a series of technical talks by professionals from diverse fields of architecture.

• “Feel For the Space” - Collaborative Planning Studio - The School of Planning Architecture Design Excellence (SPADE) conducted

• A joint collaborative studio – Feel for the Space was conducted in association with the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijaywada (SPAV). The objective of the collaboration was to share ideas and exchange thoughts on area appreciation. A total of 26 students of Bachelor of Planning (B. Plan) fifth semester from SPAV accompanied by Dr. Abdul Razak Mohammed, Professor and Head, Department of Planning, visited SPADE, HITS.

• A workshop on “Short Film Making” by Mr. Jayesh Paniker was conducted on 30 August 2022.

Dr. SUDHAKAR. J HEAD

AXIMAZ

The Annual Symposium 2022 - AXIMAZ: Coherence in Design – An event for the Design Community, was conducted on 14 and 15 October 2022 attended by students of SPADE of various institutions, interns and practicing architects. The two-day event consisted of keynote sessions, by eminent Ar. Sanjay Mohe and by Ar. Sheila Sri Prakash.

• “Sustera” a series of three online talk series were organised by Dr. Sheeba Chander on Sustainable Strategies. Students of Architecture and Interior Design attended these lectures. The first talk Series was conducted on 30 June 2022, the speaker was Ar. Sri Rekha Mavulati, Counsellor IGBC, who briefed on “Green Building and Concepts”. The second talk series was by Mr. Dhanarasu, Counsellor, IGBC on 14 July 2022 on “Sustainable green products”. And the final talk series was by Ar. Gaurav Pershad, Associate Counsellor CII-IGBC on “Green Building and Concepts”.

• A special online lecture on topic “Essence of Communication Design” on 20 July 2022 by Dr. Udaya Kumar, noted for his design of the Indian rupee symbol and he is the Associate Professor at IIT Guwahati. The event was attended by students of Communication Design, Interior Design, Architecture.

School of LIBERAL ARTS & APPLIED SCIENCES

About the School

A liberal arts and sciences education in HITS provides interdisciplinary study and application of the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. The SLAAS offers its students to enhance their perspective, make unforeseen connections, and discover new possibilities. Also, enrolling in the School of Liberal Arts and Applied Science allows you to challenge yourself and develops an agile mind capable of solving complex problems-and a heart that aspires to do so. A specialisation on liberal arts and science education helps the students in terms of the soft skills students learn so that they become active and responsible citizens who work for positive and effective change, and forge purposeful paths toward a brighter future. The degree in liberal arts and sciences ensures graduates will be the ones shaping that future. In today’s constantly changing economic landscape, being prepared for a future is essential.

Head Message

The mission in the School of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (SLAAS) is to examine human-values and form an essential aspect of education and research that solves the challenges facing the global community. Understanding human complexity is central to cultivate our talented students to unleash their full potential, tackle the needs of our ever-changing world and make positive impact in society. Our academic programmes provide students opportunities to develop cultural, social and political understanding, creativity, and critical thinking encompasses a diversity of academic fields.

Dr. MARCELINE PUSHPA HEAD

FASHIoN DESIgN

(Established 2011)

Staff Achievements

• Ms. Navya Sudheer attended a 10-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Programme on Diversified Innovative Approaches of Design in Areas of Fashion, Textiles, Product and Architecture.

• Ms. Sasirekha, FDA and team signed HP3 MoU signed with Holy Sai International School, Urappakkam, Loyola Academy CBSE School of the famous Loyola Group of Institutions, Maraimalai Nagar and St. George Matric Higher Sec School, Thoraipakkam.

Students Achievements

• Ms. Vaishnavi Nehru of B. Des second year clenched the second place in the Ms Fashion Icon event.

• Ms. Adin. W, Ms. Vidarshna and Ms. Shreemayi Ganesh of B. Des second year attended the seminar on Creating Consciously Sustainability in Art and Design at Stella Maris College, Chennai on 21 March 2023.

• Ms. Samyuktha, Ms. Sreemayi Ganesh and Ms. Vidharshna of B. Des Fashion and Apparel Design participated in the Fashion Spectrum 2023 at NIFT Chennai and won the second place in Junk Art and received Rs. 2000/- cash prize.

Events

• A Workshop was conducted on Designing for Digital Printing” on 21 October 2022 by Ms. Kaviya Sivakumar, Textile Art Head of Shireen Shahana Boutique, Chennai.

• Razzle Dazzle 8.0 - the Graduation Fashion Show 2022 was held on 2 December 2022. The event was witnessed by more than 1000 fashion enthusiasts. The Chief guest for the evening was His Excellency Mr. Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile in India and the Guest of Honor and Show Stopper was Ms. Sakshi Agarwal, Actor and Model. The event marked the continuation of the Chancellor’s Day Celebration of Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, who graced the event with her presence along with distinguished members of the management – Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro-Chancellor; Mr. Ashok Verghese, , Director; Dr Annie Jacob, Director, KCG College of Technology; Mr. Enid Verghese Jacob, Deputy Director; Dr. S.N Sridhara, Vice Chancellor; Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. Pon Ramalingam, Registrar; Deans, Heads of the Departments, staff and students Director; Dr Annie Jacob.

• Students of B.Sc. second year initiated a Fashion Show for the children affected with the Down Syndrome on World Down Syndrome Day-2023 with the support of Satya Special School, Pondicherry. The students of the Department designed garments specially for 15 children and participated in the show at Pondicherry on 1 April 2023.

Saree Draping and Styling”

A Workshop was conducted on “Saree Draping and Styling” on 20 October 2022 by Ms. Jayalakshmi, Founder and Creative Head of Jalak Art Studio.

The KCG Verghese Fashion Bank initiated the distribution of the collected clothes on 10 November 2022. The clothes were received by the Class IV staff.

KCG Verghese Fashion Bank

Razzle Dazzle 8.0 - the Graduation Fashion Show 2022

FooD TECHNoLogY

(Established 2019)

The Department of Food Technology was established in 2018 and is growing steadily with significant milestones. We not only focus on academics, but also on industrial visits, internships, research, publications, and patent. The primary goal of the Department is to provide a holistic education that will make our students intellectually competent and expert in practical skills which will pave for their overall development. With expert faculty and art of structure labs, our curriculum is in par with international universities.

Department Achievements

• Received World Record Award from M. A. Anbarasan, Honourable Minister for taking part in the International Year of Millets and displaying a maximum number of millet recipes.

• Received the Eat Right Campus Award 2022 from Thiru. Ma. Subramanian Hon’ble Minister for Health.

• Signed 6 Memoranda of Understanding with industries for internship, industrial visit and guest lecture.

• Introducing B. Voc. Food Processing Technology and M. Sc. Food Technology for the academic year 2023 – 2024.

• Organised a One Day Awareness Campaign - Millet Mela on 14 February 2023 in collaboration with FSSAI.

• Conducted ME2MILLET Challenge and Nutri-Cereal Expo on 18 October 2022 to commemorate the International Year of Millets.

• Conducted a Guest lecture On Food Recovery - Opportunities and Challenges in Science and Technology.

Inaugurated

Inaugurated the Food Safety Club on February 2022

Staff Achievements

• Dr. T. Sivapriya Head i/c. - received the Women Achievers Award for the year 2023. She published 7 Scopus/WOS/UGC publications and 1 proceeding for the years 2022 -2023. She has also filed 2 Indian patents.

• Dr. T. Sivapriya was invited as a resource person to HIS, Karapakkam, and as an Inhouse Guest speaker for the five-day workshop on Research Insights held between 22 - 26 August 2022 organized by Dr. KCG Verghese Higher Education Leadership Management Centre. Completed 7 Coursera courses, 5 National, 1 International, and 1 Faculty Development Programme. She is a columnist and has written 3 technical articles for various magazines. in the academic year 2023 -2024.

• Dr. Sankar Ganesh P, Assistant Professor published 11 research articles/review articles in Scopusv/ WoS indexed / UGC care list, high impacted journals; Book: 01 and Conference Proceedings:01.

• Ms. Malathy S Assistant Professor (S.G) received Operational Excellence Award for Gluten-free plant- from TEF organization 2019. She was invited as a guest speaker, covering various topics including Industry related Risk assessment, HACCP, and Food Safety in 2019 and 2022 at various colleges as Technical Expert for Processing of perishable plant products (Fresh and Processed Fruit and Vegetables including RTE Salads, juices, etc) Received appreciation shield for the best work contribution.

Dr. T. SIVAPRIyA HEAD

Recognized as Technical Expert for ISO/FSSC standards. Successfully Completed BRC Internal Audit course Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8: Lead Auditor.3 FDP course completion in 2023.

• Ms. Sarah Priscilla. S Assistant Professor (S.S) attended a One Day Workshop and Hands on Training titled “Development of Testing of Packaging Materials” funded by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), DST, Government of India – On 28 October 2022 at Centre for Food Technology and Department of Printing Technology, Anna University.

• Ms. Sarah Priscilla. S Assistant Professor (S.S) - Invited as Guest Speaker to Loyola College to address Health and Wellness Club Students on Healthy Eating: Healthy Living on 3 February 2023.

• Ms. Sarah Priscilla. S Assistant Professor (S.S) was invited as Resource Person to a Community Programme on 26 February 2023 at Madras Christian College to create awareness on Malnutrition and Child Development.

• Ms. Sarah Priscilla. S Assistant Professor (S.S) was an External Member for UG ESE Practical Examination for the courses Diet Therapy and Advanced Dietetics at Queen Mary’s College, Chennai between 23-25 March 2023.

• Ms. Sarah Priscilla. S Assistant Professor (S.S) - Presented a paper in IQAC Enabled RUSA 2,0 sponsored Two Multidisciplinary Online International Conference under the branch of Nutrition and Health Education (ICNHE) on the topic “Clinical Androgenism in Women” organized by the Department of Education, Annamalai University during 20 & 21 February 2023.

Students Achievements

• Mr. Syed Afsar, Mr. Murtaza, Mr. Anush, Mr. Thamizharasan, Mr. M. Akash and Mr. Manasir of I B. Sc. Food Technology participated and secured fourth place in Interdepartmental Basketball Competition.

• Ms. Shantha Lakshmi and Mr. Manasir of I M.Sc. Integrated Food Technology won the first place in Recipe Competition at the inhouse Eat Right Millet Mela conducted by the Department

• Ms. Shantha Lakshmi, I M.Sc. Integrated Food Technology, participated in the IP Awareness/ Training Program under the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission on 23 January 2023.

• Ms. Bilvani Devisetty, Ms. Sarah Sam Mathew, Ms. P. Sahiti Lalitha of III B.Sc. Food Technology presented a paper titled “Spirulina as an Immune Booster” at Zelos 2k21 organised by Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai.

• Ms. Sarah Sam Mathew, Ms. Roshni Sattar, III B.Sc. Food Technology and Ms. Sneha Titus, Ms. Narmada Trivedi C.H, II B.Sc. Food Technology received Rank Certificate on University Day held on 29 April 2022.

• Ms. N. Kanisha, Ms. Narmada Trivedi C.H, Ms. P. Bharathi, II B.Sc. Food Technology secured II place in Food Trivia at Rhenia 2023, Loyola College.

• Ms. Bilvani Devisetty, Ms. Sarah Sam Mathew, Ms. P. Sahiti Lalitha od III B.Sc. Food Technology, Participated in Food Connections and Crossword Puzzle, Zelos 2k21, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai.

• Ms. Sneha Titus, Ms/ Sarah Mathew of II B.Sc. Food Technology has won I Place in Food Trivia, Rhenia 2023, Loyola College.

Events

Eat Right Millet Mela by FSSAI – Food Safety Department, Chengalpattu and Department of Food Technology was held on 14 December 2022.

• Workshop on Carving and Ice Carving was held on 20 July 2022.

• A Guest Lecture on Food Recovery - Opportunities in Technology and Management was delivered by Shri. Raju Narsing Rao, Founder, Xtraplus Learning and Counselling, Chennai.

• The “Nutri-Cereals Expo” & “Me2Millet Cooking Competition” was held on 18 October 2022 on the occasion of World Food Day and Chancellor’s Day Celebrations.

• Students and Staff Team participated in ADVENT CHORAL CONTEST An Interdepartmental Carol Singing Competition held on 2 December 2022.

Millet Mela

ARTS & APPLIED SCIENCES

VISUAL CoMMUNICATIoN

(Established 2017)

The Department of Visual communication was established in the year 2016. We have qualified faculty members with technical expertise and industry experience. We train young designers in the art of communication through visual means which cover areas like digital media, photography and videography, design, and animation. The Department houses state-of-the-art facilities that includes the sound recording studio "Sound Works", Multimedia lab and Drawing Studio. Students are trained through live projects, workshops, industrial visits, and internships. We conduct various co-curricular activities like Annual Photography Exhibition "Exposure", Film festival, Guest lectures with directors, cinematographers, and other technical experts.

Department Achievements

• Produced a Documentary film on West Asian Syrian Migration.

• Launched the HITS Pitch Podcast.

Students Achievements

• B. Sc. Visual Communication students won the second prize in the Innovation Project Expo 2023.

• Aditya Premlal of III B.Sc. Visual Communication won the second prize in the Photography Competition - Exposure 2022.

Events

• Exposure 2022 – the Photography Exhibition was held on 12 October 2022.

• A one-day script writing workshop on Idea to Screen was organised by the Department on 15 March 2023and was attended by the students of B.Sc. Visual Communication and B. Design (Communication Design). Mr. Sampath Kumar, Film Director and Executive Producer was the resource person for the event.

• Industrial Visits to various places including Dakshinachitra (Heritage Museum), Government Fine Arts College, Government Museum, Mahabalipuram, Radio City, and Photography exhibitions were arranged throughout the year.

• A Guest lecture on Camera framing was delivered by Mr. Saravanan, Cinematographer.

• A Webinar on Public Service Broadcasting was organised on 22 November 2022. The resource person was Mr. Ajai Joy, Deputy Director – News, IIS – Doordarshan, Trivandrum. The session covered the various challenges faced by public broadcasting in Digital Era.

• A Guest lecture on Technology in Media: Boon or Bane was delivered by Veteran Sports Journalist Mr. Norris Pritam on 12 July 2022.

Dr. T. NIRMALA HEAD

Exposure 2022 Photography Exhibition on was held on 12 October 2022. Mr. Sree Sarvanan Indian Cinematographer and Mr. Sadhiq Basha CEO - The Photo Hub were the guests for the inaugural function.

Exposure 2022 Photography Exhibition

Launched

The HITS Vlog and HITS Pitch Podcast was launched on 8 December 2022 and the Chief Guest was Mr. Bharath, Radio Jockey - Radio City. This initiative will cover a variety of topics ranging from domain courses to pop culture enabling the students to learn outside a conventional classroom.

Students Click

ADITHYA PREMLAL P V, II BSc Viscom

K ESAV M OORTHY, II BSc Viscom

N OEL B IJU D OMINIC, II BSc Viscom

LANgUAgES

The Department of Languages has been very active this academic year. B.A. and MA English programmes were successfully conducted. The Department boasts of producing several doctorates this year. Staff members have also published papers in Scopus indexed journals and shown keen interest in research. Several Ph.D. scholars have been inducted this year as full time and part time scholars. Department has successfully conducted FDPs, seminars, workshops, webinars, and guest lectures. This academic year we witnessed a gamut of experts both national and international addressing the students and HITS fraternity during a plethora of events organised by the department. Literary club Athena and ELTAI Professional Body Chapter had conducted events every month throughout this academic calendar.

Department Achievements

• The Department clenched the first place in the Advent Choral Contest – Interdepartmental Carol Singing. The team comprised of 30 choristers and was led by Dr. Thejas Gigy Thomas and Ms. Nila Ellya Lama II BA English.

Staff Achievements

• Dr. Thejas Gigy Thomas, Assistant Professor (SG), received the Young Achiever Award in academics by the Malankara Mar Thoma Church of Mumbai Diocese on 29 January 2023.

• Dr. Sheeba Sreenivasan, Assistant Professor (SG), published a book titled “Oosailla Salangai” on 6 January 2023.

• Mr. Richard Jagadeesan, Asst. Prof. (SG) was the resource person for a workshop on “E-Publishing and Content Writing” organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu and Chennai Literary Association on 5 January 2023.

• Dr. Akkara Sherine, presented her views to the organisers of Gender Equality in Higher Education: Action Plan, National and Global Perspectives, during the World Technology University Congress, Virtual Conference held on 23 November 2022.

• Dr. Prem Shankar Pandey, Asst. Prof. (SG) was invited to conduct a motivational webinar on “Dynamics of Students Life” for the students of B. Tech in the induction programme of Motihari College of Engineering, Bihar on 19 November 2022.

• "World Literature in your Fist," a book written by Dr. Prem Shankar Pandey, Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Languages, was released on 27 October 2022.

• Dr. Marie Evangeline, Assistant Professor (SG), Department of Languages published a translated book titled “Devaki” on 23 October, 2022.

• Mr. Ben J. Milton, Assistant Professor, Department of Languages published a book titled “Let’s all Heal Together” on 1 October 2022.

• Dr. Thejas Gigy Thomas, Assistant Professor (SG) presented a paper co-authored with Dr. Akkara Sherine for the International Symposium on West Asian Migrations to Pre-Modern Kerala Challenges, Processes, Prospects and Contribution organised by University of Kerala on 30 September 2022.

Dr. A. SHERINE JOy HEAD

The Sherlock Holmes Parody Play was staged on 12 April 2023. The play was produced and enacted by a diverse cast of talented students.

Student Achievements

• Mr G. Saran of I MA clenched first place in the Essay Competition held during the Law Week Celebration on 24 November 2022 by the School of Law, HITS.

• Mr G. Saran, I MA won first place in the Quiz Competition held during the Law Week Celebration on 24 November 2022 by the School of Law, HITS.

• Mr G. Saran, I MA student earned third place held during the Law Week Celebration on 24 November 2022 by the School of Law, HITS.

• Mr G. Saran won first place in the Athena Literary Club's elocution competition for National Unity Day on 31 October 2022.

• In the ELITE 2022 quiz competition conducted by Hindustan Arts and Science College, Ms. Mansi Sharma and Ms. Tondon Chanu from III BA English participated and won second place.

Events

The International Conference on Migration Challenges and Prospects was held on 31 March 2023. The conference aimed to explore the historical and cultural significance of the migration of Syrian Christians to the Oriental Region in the 9th century AD.

Seminar on The Significance of Hispanism in the Globalized World was held on 02 December 2022. The lecture was delivered by His Excellency Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile in India

• In association with the Department of Languages, the Auxilia wing of Athena, the Literary Club conducted an online event 'Poster Con'.

• Guest Lecture on 'How To Be An Author And Publish A Book' was held on 7 December 2022. The resource person was DTM. Manju K. Manohar (Amazon bestseller author).

• The Online Winter Course for learning basic German was held between 5-12 December 2022.

• The Online Winter Course for Life Changing Workshop 2022 was held between 12-23 December 2022.

• The students and staff were invited to attend the Multilingualism and Empowerment Author Meet organized by British Council on 24 September 2022.

• The Debsoc wing of Athena the Literary Club conducted an Interdepartmental Verbal Bout Debate on the topic “Communist Dragon Finally Losing Its Power Due to Geopolitical Tensions and Financial Angst.” The finals were held on 22 September 2022.

• The Department in association with Athena Literary Club organized a Chat Championship Mastering the Art of Texting and using it to Out Chat Everyone else at WTF (Words to Forward) on 20 July 2022.

• Crash Course for NET/JRF (English Literature) was conducted in Hybrid mode from 18 July 2022.

• A Quiz Tournament was held in celebration of Bastille Day on 14 July 2022. The questions based on French language and culture.

DEPARTMENT OF PHySICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE

Physical Education and Sports is the area that empowers students to evaluate the opportunities and challenges associated with living in modern society and help them develop their endurance and immunity to keep their health and well-being from being compromised. HITS provides a conducive environment for active learning and personal growth with the state of art enabled infrastructure. Our faculty members are equipped with the top-of-the-line qualification and extensive experience in the industry. They will guide the students through the interdisciplinary perspective to the curriculum and add value through research and dynamic corporate interface which helps the students in carving a niche for themselves. HITS provides Scholarships for meritorious students. In addition to this, the university has also introduced sports scholarships for talented sportspersons. Incentives and awards are also bestowed on those who set new records and win at the inter-university competition. I am confident that Hindustan University will reach greater heights nationally and globally in the days to come and inspire more students from various parts of the world.

Department Achievements

Dr. KCG Verghese Basketball Memorial Tournament

Chancellors Trophy

All India Inter Institution Tournament (Football (M), Badminton (M) Volleyball (M & W) from 3 to 5 December 2022. Mr. Syed Sabir Pasha, Assistant Manager, Indian Bank, Former International Football Player, Coach – Chennaiyin Football Club was the Chief Guest Mr. Mohamed Rehan, Senior Auditor, AGS Office, International Badminton Player was the Guests of Honour for the Valedictory Function on 5th December 2022 at University Campus. Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS presided over the event in the presence of Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice Chancellor, HITS; Mr.Abraham Varghese, Sports Advisor, HITS; and Dr. B. Selvamuthukrishnan, Professor & Head, PED, HITS

Dr. B. SELVAMUTHU KRISHNAN HEAD

Dr. KCG Verghese Basketball Memorial Tournament from 25 to 27 February 2023. The chief guest for the inauguration was Ms. Jeena Zachariah, Former International Basketball Player, Southern Railways. The winner’s trophy was clenched by the team representing Madras University.

Dunking Devil at HITS

Staff Achievements

Dr. T. Parasuraman, Assistant Professor P, Dr. B. Selvamuthukrishnan, HoD and Dr. R. Ramakrishnan, Assistant Professor, received Rs 1,00,00.00 Grant under HITS SEED Project entitled on "Randomized Controlled Trail on The Impact Of Aerial Yoga On Kinesthetics Intelligence Among Sports Persons".

Students Achievements

The world-renowned basketball acrobats – the Dunking Devils enthralled the basketball enthusiasts of HITS on 27 February 2023. Their acrobatic moves and jumps held the onlookers spellbound.

3rd Dr. KCG Verghese Trophy (Equestrian Competition) from 18-19 February 2023. The Chief Guest for the tournament was Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor. A total of twelve teams along with one hundred horses participated in the event. The Competition was graced by the presence of Mr. Ashok Verghese, Pro Chancellor, members of the Management, Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Vice Chancellor; Dr. R. W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice Chancellor; Dr. Pon Ramalingam, Registrar; staff and students of HITS.

• Winners in the State Championship Chennai Zone organised by TNBA from 19 to 20 August 2022.

• Winners in the SRM Founders Trophy, organised by SRM University on 22 August 2022.

• Winners in the VASPO 2022-23 - organised by M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women, from 16 to 17 February 2023.

Basketball Women Team Basketball Women Team

• Second Place in the Dr. KCG Verghese Memorial Tournament organised by Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science from 25 to 27 February 2023.

• Second Place in the GF & KR Basketball Tournament, organised by IIT Madras - 30 March to 03 April 2023.

3rd Dr. KCG Verghese Trophy (Equestrian Competition)

SoCIAL SCIENCES

Staff Achievements

• Mr. Daryl S Ferrario of third BA Psychology was selected as Captain of the under-25 Tamil Nadu team in the Colonel C. K. Nayudu Trophy. The tournament was held between 1-4 January 2023

• Ms. Brenett Ashritha Fernando, Assistant Professor, was invited as a Panel Member to Bank of America on 18 October 2022. The theme for the discussion was Menstrual Hygiene and Menopause.

• Ms Ishwarya Kumaresan and Ms Yahvi Patira of B.A. Psychology – members of the Hindustan Dance Team represented and won laurels for HITS at various cultural events conducted by renowned institutions.

• Ms Milan Joji of second B.A. Psychology clenched the second place and won a cash prize in the Monoact and Mappilapattu events at AYUSH Cultural Fest 2022.

• Aaron Divakar of third B.A. Psychology was appointed as the International Relationship Manager, People Management HR of AIESEC in Chennai.

Events

• A seminar on ‘Self Esteem and Youth- An Interactive Session on Self-Esteem and Its Influence On Thoughts and Behaviour Among Youth’ was conducted on 22 October 2022. The Resource Person was Ms. R. Aswini, Head of the Department of Psychology, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College.

• The Students of the Department of Psychology visited the Museum of Possibilities on 27 July 2022. Museum of Possibilities is a - an initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu is a Demonstration Centre for Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities across life domains. It aims to create a hub by bringing people together, to ensure that it evolves and keeps up with the growing world.

• The students of the Department of Psychology visited the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) on 12 April 2023.

School of Allied Health Sciences

About the School

With an aim to be the global leader in research and service in health care, the School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS) is committed towards providing a transformative and holistic learning experience in a collaborative and diverse environment that is designed to develop leaders who can address the health care issues and needs of the citizens. The School of Allied Health Sciences provides ample opportunities to learn the full spectrum of health care industry that includes Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Cardiovascular Technology, Geriatric Care, and Medical Laboratory Technology.

Head’s Message

Allied Health Sciences in Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) started at the year 2014, with collaboration of Frontier lifeline hospital, Chennai. It was initiated with BSc courses in cardiovascular, Anesthesia and Perfusion technology. Later in the year 2020 Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Optometry was established on full time basis at HITS campus, Padur, Chennai, with well spacious classrooms and facilities. School of Allied Health Sciences has partnership and MoU s of International and National levels so that the students are benefited with vast exposure and it would help them to get nurtured to become leaders in Health Care industry. HITS prioritizes and promotes not only academics, sports but also for research and development. We believe that research can bring up overall well-being of the community for a greater cause and to alleviate human suffering, as student projects and internships which are mandatory can give solutions to the above problem. We have upcoming lab for Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Optometry. In future, we plan for 100-bedded hospital set up providing wide range of opportunities in areas of nursing and medicine practices.

Dr. C. Ramesh HEAD

SCHooL oF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (DEPARTMENTS oF PHARMACY, oPTHALMoLogY AND PSYCHoLogY)

Department Achievements

• The Department has collaborated with:

» Tamil Nadu Apex Council

» Smart vision Eye hospital and diabetes clinic

» Indian Vision Institute

» Voluntary Health Service Hospital

» Deugu Health College, South Korea

» Chettinad Hospital, Kelambakkam

• The "i-Focus" & “Physiocare” laboratories of the Departments of Optometry and Physiotherapy respectively was inaugurated on 18 April 2023.

Staff Achievements

Ms Shalin Abraham, Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, attended the hybrid Faculty Development Program organized by GD Goenka University, Haryana on 16 July 2023. She was certified for the completion of the course – “Recent Advances in Spectacle Dispensing” with 3 CE points.

Students Achievements

• A team of second year and third year students of Optometry won the second position in the Quiz Competition conducted by the Indian Vision Institute. The Competition was held at IIT Madras on 21 January 2023.

• Optometry student attended the IVI International Optometry Conference - “Eye Health in a Changing World” online session on 14-15 October 2022.

• The second year B.P.T students attended a one-day training program on “Basic Life Support” at St. Johns Ambulance, Chennai on 2 December 2022.

Events

• A Seminar on “Access to Diabetes Education” was held at Smart Vision Clinic Adyar on 30 November 2022 to commemorate the World Diabetes Month.

• A guest lecture on “Bright side of Contact Lens” was delivered by Ms. B.S. Savitha – Founder, Eyeful Optometry Clinic on 18 April 2023.

on 18 April

The "i-Focus" & “Physiocare” laboratories of the Departments of optometry and Physiotherapy respectively was inaugurated

2023 by Ms. B.S. Savitha – Founder, Eyeful Optometry Clinic, Chennai.

i-Focus

Physiocare

Inaugurated “i-Focus” & “Physiocare” laboratories

Pharmacy laboratories

SCHooL oF LAW

About the School

The School of Law is a pioneering School envisaging the goal of achieving excellence in imparting legal education through exemplary teaching and learning methods. With the ever-changing dynamics of legal education, the interface between technology and law is an interesting area to explore. Law and technology are two distinct areas for discussion, and both are not connected in such a way that no discussion is complete without acknowledging the other. The future of legal profession must largely depend on the role of technology which takes to shape and enhance it. The School encourages interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches to learning through its unique and dynamic curriculum and diverse teaching methodologies along with excellent infrastructural facilities to aid the all-round development of the students.

Dean’s Message

Greetings dear reader! This is the 4th successful year for “ Hindustan School of Law” and we are growing stronger and bigger with each passing year. This year, the Dr. KCG Verghese Memorial Intra-Moot Court Competition - 2023 went on a satisfactory note. Our budding lawyers learned ‘court-craft’ during this five-day long exercise. The School is back to normal after Covid19 and academic activities picked up; seminars, workshops and debates are part of our activities now. We have established a Debate Club to discuss judicial and legislative trends. We are also adding field visits as part of our activities. Our final year students have visited Madras High Court. The school encourages self-learning through SWAYAM. Our students and faculties in good numbers joined the courses. Let the spirit of learning continue.

P.V NAGENDRA SARMA DEAN

Dr.

SCHooL oF LAW

Department Achievements

• Career 360 – India’s Best Law Schools rates with AAA grade.

• GHRDC Law School Survey 2023 – First rank in the category of Promising Law Schools and 9th rank in the Southern Region.

• Competition Success Review rates as the 8th leading law School of Super Excellence in India.

Staff Achievements

• Dr. Nagendra Sarma, Dean is an External Member of the Board of Studies for Woxsen University, Hyderabad and Kerala Law Academy

• Mr. Hari Raman, Assistant Professor (SG) was invited a Judge the All India Moot Cout Competition held between 5-7 May 2023 at Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Pondicherry.

• Mr. Hari Raman, Assistant Professor (SG) was External Examiner for a viva-voce at Pondicherry University.

• Mr. Hari Raman, Assistant Professor (SG) invited to chair a session at the Seminar on Environmentally Sustainable Development held at Vellore Institute of Technology, in the month of April 2023.

Students Achievements

• First year students won the runners-up position at the 3rd National Moot Court conducted by ICFAI University, Tripura. The students were trained by Law Department Faculties Mr. Bensha. C and Mr. Kannan. K. The students won the second place among 40 teams.

• Students of First Year BBA LLB participated in the National Moot Court conducted by Pondicherry Dr. Ambedkar Law College and Mr. Indrajith won the Best Researcher Award.

• Mr. Gokula Krishnan of third year BBA LLB participated in many Legal Workshops and Paper Presentations.

• Tamil Selvan of second year BA. LLB participated and won gold in the National Kick Boxing Tournament.

• Ms. Vismaya, a student of second year B.A. LLB participated in many dance competitions and won laurels for the Institution.

• First year student Sriharan, first year LLB participated many of chess tournaments at National and Zonal Levels.

• Mr. Prathab Santh .C R, first year LL.B student participated and won gold medal in the ‘3rd Dr. KCG Verghese EQUESTRIAN competition, conducted at Hindustan University and bagged third place in the Sholinganallur Equestrian competition held by CRC (Chennai Equestrian Centre)

Gokulakrishnan of third Year, receiving award from Ms. Pushpa Kandhaswamy, proprietor of Kavithalaya Production at Workshop on law ans cinema

Sensitisation Workshop on “Prevention of sexual harassment of woman at workplace” on 5 December 2022. The resource person was Adv. Bader Sayeed, Advocate, Madras High Court.

Events

• Dr. KCG Verghese Memorial Intra-Moot Court Competition 2023 held between 27 February - 2 March 2023.

• A One-Day National Workshop on the Legal Facets Of The Cinema Industry on 23 March 2023. Renowned film personality Ms. Pushpa Kandaswamy, Creative Head and Managing Director of Kavithalayaa Productions. The other resources persons were Mr. R. Sachin Raj, (who authored the book ‘Film and the Law”; Mr. B. Venkat Krishna, (IP Pop Corn Fame) Mr. Ratheesh Sundar, (Legal expert on Film related issues) and Dr. Choloraja Mudimannan M. (Prof.in Law) University of Delhi

• Sensitisation Workshop on “Prevention of sexual harassment of woman at workplace” on 5 December 2022. The resource person was Adv. Bader Sayeed, Advocate, Madras High Court.

• Legal Workshop on IPR Awareness Session, conducted by Mrs. Sindhuja. R, to raise awareness on "Trademarks" and their relevance among students, Government of India (GOI) has initiated National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM).

• Faculties attended a five days Induction Programme (FDP), conducted by NITTTR.

• Court visit (High court and District court) Outgoing batch of LL.B, visited the Madras High Court and District Courts of Tambram and Chengalpattu as part of their field visits to observe court proceedings.

• Dr. KCG Verghese First Intra department Moot Court between 27 February-2 March 2023

'Legal Faucets of Cinema Industry ' , A One Day National Workshop, conducted by Hindustan School of Law for students of Law and other disciplines on the 23 March 2023

Field visit to Madras High Court

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Dr.Reddivari Revathi, Professor and HOD of Constitutional Law and Human Rights department,TNDALU

Dr. Reddivari Revathi

SCHooL oF MANAGEMENT

About the School

The SOM at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is renowned for its commitment to superior management education, with world class infrastructure and experienced faculty. HITS-SOM, has about 25 years of experience in creating business leaders across 12 domains. The School offers international academic mobility through global immersive learning programmes and collaborative research opportunities with partner institutions of higher learning. Our MBA Programme is structured with the active involvement of industry experts which makes the curriculum relevant to the needs of the industry. An MBA at Hindustan is not just about getting a degree. It is about standing at the cross roads of innovation and leadership, geared with the power of change to move in the right direction.

Dean’s Message

HITS School of Management has focused itself on preparing Professionals for the global workplace with quality training and internationally experienced pedagogy. The prime objectives are to provide quality education and to achieve academic excellence. Our faculty continue to bolster the reputation of the school and add new knowledge to management practice with their cutting-edge research. Our illustrious alumni support the development of our students in various ways. About 20% of our alumni working in various leading corporate throughout the world. SOM continuously strives to stay in tune with the development of the industry and have introduced Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Fintech, Aviation Management, Logistics, Health Care, Tourism & Travel and Aviation Safety as specializations.

Dr. R. KARUPPASAMy DEAN

SCHooL oF MANAgEMENT

The School of Management has been carrying a legacy of 29 years of producing successful business leaders. In recognition of its continued excellence in Management education. SOM is consistently ranked among the Top 10 B-Schools of the state and the Top 5 - Business Schools of Chennai.

Department Achievements

Staff Achievements

• Dr. Badrinarayanan, Professor and Head and Dr Usha, Associate Professor received the Silver Award for the Best Management Institute at the IMC Management Conclave, IIM Kozhikode on 9 October 2022.

• Ms. Lakshmi Devi, Assistant Professor received the Best Paper Award for the paper titled "A Study on The Perception of Female MBA Graduates in Seeking An Entrepreneurial Career" presented at the International Conference on 'Emerging Research in Business, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Economy for Sustainable Development' organised by Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies on 16 December 2022.

• Mr. Arun Kumar received the Aviation Course Introductory Award from EXCAPF on12 January 2023.

• Faculty advisor of Rotaract Club of Hindustan University, Ms. M. Ramya received the "Recognition" Award on 5 April 2023 for being the mentor and for her contributions towards the upliftment of the society and the Rotaract Movement.

• Mr. Mohammed Riyas received the Moderator Icon Award from EXCAPF on 12 January 2023

• Dr. A. R. Nithya, received the Best paper Award for the paper titled "Usage on Mobile Phones Affect or Effect Emotional Quotient Of A Budding Managers Using Ryff's Model" at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Social, Business and Management Research" held on 4 and 5 May 2023 at VIT Business School, Chennai

• Mr. Arunkumar received an award for Ecosystem Creation Project for CRPF GC in the month of September 2022.

Student Achievements

• MBA final year students participated in MMA Annual Student Convention and Mr. Rohan Philip emerged as the top 5 contestants in the Grand Finale of Chanakya - Management Student of the Year competition.

• Kaizen Competition - Organised by Crescent School of Business - Ms. Mahalakshmi, MBA first year, secured second prize.

• CII Yi - Instaminds Competition - A total of 16 MBA students participated. Mr. Santhosh from Final year MBA won the first prize in the problem category proposed by TTDC on 14 October 2022.

• Mr. Mohammad Jakkir (MBA Business Analytics) was selected for the State Level Chief Minister's Trophy in February 2023.

• BBA students Ms. Mignot Jeff, Ms.Feben Teklu won the Active Participant Award at the National Level Marketing Workshop held on 17 March 2023.

• MBA students Mr. Sivaguru and Mr. Sriramachandran won the second prize at the Sangramam Operations Management Event on 18 March 2023.

Dr. M.K. BADRINARAyANAN HEAD

Events

• International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Business Intelligence was held between 11-14 February 2023.

• Research Conclave on 10 April 2023. Dr. Maran Kaliyamoorthy and Dr. Karuppasamay Ramanathan led the conclave.

• A Conclave on “Aviation Safety Management” was organised on 18 April 2023 in which stakeholders from the different fields of aviation participated and presented their views on the necessity of Safety Management System (SMS) in Aviation Safety Management.

• Workshop on "Professional Excellence" was organised by School of Management, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, for their first year budding managers on 7 June 2023

• Management Club - Investiture Ceremony and Corporate Talk - Mr. Caleb Andrews, Associate General Manager, HCL Technologies

• WTUC Parallel session – Hybrid - Dr.Badrinarayanan participated as a panel speaker on the title Creating Impact and Value with Innovation and Entrepreneurship: A bottom-up Perspective.

• An international guest lecture on “Being a Great Leader” was delivered by Mr. Sarvarasanayakam on 24 April 2023

• An Expert Talk on "Agriculture & Rural Marketing" was conducted as part of Corporate Connect initiative. The resource person was Dr. K. Raman, Associate Vice President, Godrej Agrovet Limited, Mumbai.

• A Guest Lecture on Financial Planning was delivered by Mr. Subbiah on 12 May 2023.

A pre-conference workshop on Survey Research was conducted by Prof. Yash Chawla on 11 February 2023 as a prelude to the International Conference “Emerging Technologies and Business Intelligence" (ETBI 2023)

International Study Tour to Malaysia by the students in the month of September 2022

International Study Tour to Malaysia

RESEARCH CENTRES

About the Centres

The Centre for Research and Consultancy (CRC) promotes academic research, sponsored research and consultancy. Researchers include full time scholars, part time scholars, faculty members, and post graduate and undergraduate students who collaborate with peers across the University. The Centre is headed by Director (Research) and assisted by Dean (Research Initiatives) and three Research Coordinators looking after Academic Research, Funded Research, Consultancy respectively and an IPR Coordinator managing IP related issues. The Centre for Research and Consultancy (CRC) is a service unit that provides valuable support in fulfilling the University’s Vision-Mission through its programs and services. CRC promotes and nurtures a culture of genuine intellectual inquiry, advances inter-and multi-disciplinary studies, and serves as a clearinghouse for information related to faculty research activities on campus, among others, in support of this Vision-Mission

Director Message

The Research & Consultancy (CRC) has been formulated to spearhead all activities that promote research culture across all the disciplines of the University and to primarily generate new knowledge and spirit in young minds. The CRC encourages faculty to take up scientific and technological projects for research which in turn will provide the basis for undergraduate and graduate mandated student projects to face challenges post their studies with confidence. CRC administers sponsored research projects and consultancy services to advance facilities and engage research scholars (national and international) to work in cutting edge technologies and trending areas to publish articles in international journals of repute and national/international patents. Funding sources for these projects come from national government agencies like Dept. of Atomic Energy, Department of Science and Technology, AERB, DRDO, ICMR, ISRO as well as from international institutions like DAAD (Germany), Royal Academy of Eng. (UK) and collaborative projects with other international laboratories. CRC initiates formation of new Centres for Excellence in order to adapt to disruptive technologies that have huge marketing and industrial values. The Research and Consultancy offers managerial support and guidance to all research and consultancy programs that in turn supporting the University’s achievements and recognitions to reach new heights.

Dr. A. SENTHIL KUMAR DIRECToR

The objective of the Research and Consultancy (CRC) is to promote research culture within the Institution to innovate in frontier areas of research and share the learnt experience with Industry & Academia through collaborative projects and consultancy across disciplines of the Institution such that “no one” is left behind in striving for new knowledge. HITS offers full-time and part-time research programs in Science, Engineering & Technology, Planning Architecture and Design Excellence, Management, Law, Sciences & Humanities, Liberal Arts & Applied Science. Allied Health Science and Pharmacy. The research programs of the university have attracted research scholars from other institutions and industries to register for their Ph. Ds over the years. The formation of Centres for Excellence to work on disruptive technologies cutting across different disciplines has started yielding fruits, with many industries and government departments coming forward to provide funded Projects and Consultancy work. There is continuous growth in the outcome of research in terms of publications, patents, and funded projects.

Research Scholars

Enrolment

Total :574

Full Time : 113

Part Time

International : 12

Part Time

External : 371

Part Time

Interna : 78

Award of Ph.D. Degree : 265

Faculty Publications

Total Publication – 788 / Indexed Publication – 694

Dr. J.M. MATHANA DEAN

Sponsored Research Projects

Probing the dynamic photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity and interface carrier transport of direct Z-scheme heterostructure based on insitu spectroscopy

Experimental and numerical investigations on the failures of metallic and composite structures to hail-ice impact

Senior Professor,

Vijay Samuel G, Assistant Professor

Carbon Zero Challenge 2022 (CZC)

Assistant Professor;

The Seed Grant of 22 Lakhs has been awarded to 16 faculty members by the management of HITS for carrying out preliminary Research in identified Research Areas. The sanction order was handed over to young research faculty on 20.03.2023 at 9.00 am, Conference Hall, Main Building.

Improving the thrust characteristics of mini jet engine

Nanoparticle laden fuel droplets behaviour in the reactive environment at the elevated pressure condition

Development and Structural Characterization of Moment Resisting Frames with Pultruded Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers and Sustainable concrete for Earthquake Resistant Buildings

Solar Hydrogen Production from Industrial Wastewater

Self-Powered Magnetorheological Damper for Seismic Resistance of Structures

Experimental Investigation on Failure Modes of Power Transmission Tower under cyclone loading

An innovative model for hologram-based traffic lights and connected cars using trust analysis stability system and cyberGIS

Mechanical and dynamic properties and machining behaviour of high strength environment friendly metal fibre laminates

Influence of hydrogen enriched non-edible oil with ethanol addition operated DI diesel engine

Adaptive Control Algorithms Investigation with Brain Computer Interface System

A study on surface neck muscle for head/neck dysfunction patients

Microwave Hydrothermal Synthesis of Perovskite Metal Oxide Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Development of Transition Metal-Organic Cocrystals for Nonlinear Optical Limiting Applications

Concentrations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs) and Safety of Grilled and Barbecued Chicken in Chennai Metropolis

Randomized controlled trial on the impact of aerial yoga on Kinaesthetic intelligence among sports persons

Events

National Symposium on Green Hydrogen Technology: Harnessing the Power of Renewables

• Guest lecture on Advanced Materials using Crystal Engineeringfor Cosmetic Applications

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Venu Vangala, Deputy Director of Research, Pharmaceutical Engineering, University of Bradford, UK on 27 February 2023.

• A Five-Day Workshop on “Research Insights”

The Workshop was held from 22-26 August 2022 and was organized by Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Higher Education Leadership Management Centre and Research and Consultancy.

• Guest Lecture on Geospatial Driven Modelling for Urban Micro Climate and Urban Green Spaces

The School of Planning, Architecture and Design Excellence in association with Research and Consultancy conducted the guest lecture on 21 April 2023. The resource person was Dr. Kshama Gupta, Scientist, Department of Urban and Regional studies, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun. The topic of the Lecture was “Geo-spatial Driven Modelling for Urban Micro Climate and Urban Green Spaces.”

The symposium was held on 20 April 2023. The chief guest was Prof. Suddhaastwa Basu, IIT Delhi and the keynote speakers were Dr. Asit Das, SeniorVice President, RIL, Mumbai, Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Founder CEO & MD, BrahMos, Professor Emeritus (Research), HITS and Dr. Raghavan Gopalan, Director, ARCI, Chennai.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

About the Department

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) aims in enhancing the quality of education and research and their service to society by creating an ecosystem for learning and world class research. It helps in developing national and international collaboration and strategic partnership. The Office of International Affairs coordinates the university's wide-ranging international activities such as recruitment of international students and faculty; encouraging study abroad; and fostering international exchange and collaboration. OIA strives to help students gain international exposure through semester exchange, study abroad, summer program etc. It also helps the international students to have successful academic, cultural and personal experiences while studying at the University and facilitate joint research.

Director Message

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) strives to “Enhance the quality of Education and Research through internationalization. With a mission to broaden the academic experiences of students and faculty, OIA promotes i) interdisciplinary courses design and offered by Academic and Industry Partners from abroad ii) Joint supervision of Ph.D. Scholars and iii) Internships in MNCs, and academic Institutions. Students have been given opportunities to participate in Semester exchange & Semester abroad Programmes, international student competitions, Hackathons, Summer Programmes, Cultural Immersion Programmes leadership Programmes etc. organized by Partner Universities, Twinning and Dual / Double Degree Programmes with Universities such as RMIT, Deakin, Swinburne, Wester Sydney in Australia, Naresuan University in Thailand, Chicago Kent Law School affiliated to Illinois Institute of Technology, University of New Haven etc.

Dr. N. MANOHARAN DIRECToR

Collaborations

Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), France signed on 17 March 2023 for the Launch of Masters Programme in Aviation Safety Management

Letter of Intent (LoI) with Republic of Chile

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor, HITS and Ms. Yumi Takahashi, Western Michigan University, USA signed an MoU on 2 June 2023 for potential research projects and student exchange programmes.

DADB- German Academy of Digital Education

A Letter of Intent was signed between HITS and the Republic of Chile on 2 December 2022. The agreement was penned by Mr. Ashok Verghese, Pro Chancellor and His Excellency Mr. Juan Angulo, Ambassador of Chile in India in the presence of Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor. The agreement aims to utilize the services and expertise on either side on any project, education, training, research and consultancy, to initiate students’ recruitment and digital services

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with DADB – German Academy of Digital Education for the launch of Blended Learning Course – 5G Technology on 6 July 2022. The collaboration aims to offer students future oriented education across all backgrounds. The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. Ashok Verghese, Pro Chancellor; Dr.-Ing. Carsten Schroeder, CEO & Founder, DADB alongside Mr. Neleesh, MD, DADB; Mr. Shone, Operation Lead, DADB India Pvt Ltd.

HITS hosted the Letter of Intent (LOI) between the District Rural Development Agency, Government of Tamil Nadu and the City of Trier, Germany with the coordination and support from Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany HITS. This collaboration looks forward to exchange best practices in sustainable development. The Letter of Intent was signed by Prof. Dr. Peter Koenig, Project Lead-DAAD & IURC Projects, Dr. Karl Hofmann Van-Kap-Herr, Co-Lead DAAD Project, Dr. Panagiotis Karamanos, Urban Development Expert IURC, Tmt. R.V. Shajeevana I.A.S, Sub-Collector, Chengalpattu District, Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS and Mrs. Elise Limbacher, Coordinator International Relations and Sustainability, Trier.

LETTER OF INTENT between District Rural Development Agency, Government of Tamil Nadu and the City of Trier, Germany

Western Michigan University, USA ENAC, France

Students Exchange

Semester Exchange Programme at LeTourneau University. USA.

Semester Exchange Programme at Dongseo University, Busan, South Korea

The second year Aerospace Engineering students – Mr. Vignesh P V, Mr. Mohammed Munavar Hussain, and Ms. Aparajeethaa Kumarsamyraja completed the semester exchange programme at LeTourneau University. USA.

Study Tour Deakin University, Australia.

Samuel David, a student of Electronics and Communication Engineering, completed the semester exchange programme at Dongseo University, Busan, South Korea, under a Global Korean Scholarship by the Korean Government.

Mr. Abishek Reddy S of third year CSE, Ms. Sri Reddy, and Mr. Rengaraj Jagdeesh, of Mechanical Engineering attended Blue Marble Study Tour sponsored by Deakin University. Australia.

Researcher Visit World Technologies Universities Network (WTUN), Austria (Europe)

Mr. Ajay Nikhilesan Parimelalagan of M. Tech CSE Mr. Ben Franklin Yesuraj, Ms. Nandhini. S., Mr. Surendar Vinayagamoorthy, Mr. Bala Suriya, Mr. Muthumakikavel Venkatesan, Mr. Jeyavasan Thirumalai Kumar, Mr. Sanjai Das Ms. A., Auroshaa Anand, and Mr. Meshach George Matthew of B. Tech IT (CS)) completed the semester exchange programme at the Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan.

Study Tour Dongukk University, South Korea

Ms. Bakkialakshmi. V. S., a Full-Time Research scholar from CSE visited Austria (Europe) on an academic World Technologies Universities Network (WTUN) research exchange for two weeks during the month of October 2022. She had the opportunity to visit partner university research centres, and meet the local researchers. The visit was worth more than 2000 GBP and was funded by the WTUN.

Ms. Dheeptha Senthilkumar, Ms. Sharon Divya, and Mr. Jayaprakash Karthikeyan Nithesh of third year Computer Science Engineering pursued the course of study at Dongukk University, South Korea Semester Exchange Students.

Semester Exchange Programme at the Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan.

International Visits

The IURC representatives, Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director and Dr. M. Jaikumar, Professor and Head, Department of Automobile Engineering along with the representativesof Chengalpattu region, Mr. S. Selvakumar, Project Director, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Government of Tamil Nadu and Mr. S. Victor Amirtha Raj, Assistant Executive Engineer, DRDA met the IURC Asia & Australasia Team in Brussels at the IURC Annual Event 2022 on 7 and 8 November 2022. The delegates exchanged urban/ regional development experiences, found solutions to common challenges, and envisioned joint actions. The event was attended by more than 50 delegates from Europe, China, India, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia

DAAD Academic Exchange Program, Germany

By providing funding for people from all countries of the world and facilitating diverse intercultural encounters, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) strengthens diversity and mutual understanding. Under Service Prof. Dr. M Jaikumar, Head, Dr T. Shanmuganathan, Assistant Professor, Mr. S. K. Vignesh, Research Scholar and 4 Under Graduate Students from the Department of Automobile Engineering, visited ADAS Vehicle Testing, Integration Facilities and Automated Driving Systems at ZF ADAS Validation Centre, Koblenz on 12 July 2022. They were accompanied by Prof. Dr. Peter Koenig and students from Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany. During the visit, ZF ADAS Team Mr. Niklas Geiss, Dr. Christian Fuahs and Dr. Constanze Pradarutti briefed the visitors on ADAS Validation and Homologation with breakthrough Data and AI.

IURC Annual Event - Trier City, Germany, HITS and Chengalpattu RegionCooperative Leadership

Delegates Visit to HITS

TUM Asia, Singapore

Dr. Markus Wachter, Managing Director of TUM Asia, Singapore Delegation visited HITS on 15 Febrauary 2023 for Potential Student Exchange in Aeronautical Engineering,

Leeds Beckett University, UK

Leeds Beckett University Delegation: (Lord) Allan Jones and Ms. Shaila Shivdas tours HITS Campus on 28 March 2023 for Insight into Future of Education

Inauguration of King Sejong Institute

Arizona State University, USA

HE Mr.Chang Jae-bok, Ambassador of Republic of Korea to India visited HITS on 29 September 2022 along with the Commander of Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Cruise Training Task Group and ROKS Hansando. The Ambassador addressed the Students of HITS. The audience witnessed a spectacular performance by the Korean Navy Band.

Arizona State University delegates: Dr. Brett Durate, a clinical associate professor and co-director of the MSBA programme at Arizona; Ms. Matt Gaggin, the Associate Director of Graduate School Recruitment State University, USA; and Mr. Moninder Holly Singh, the Associate Vice President of the International Students and Scholars Centre explore collaboration opportunities with Hindustan.

French Embassy Delegates led by Dr. Francois-Xavier Mortreuil, Attaché for Science and Academic Cooperation, Embassy of France in South India explore collaboration opportunities with HITS Campus in Academic and Research Developmenton 17 May 2023.

Seollal - Korean Lunar New Year

King Sejong Institute Chennai2 HITS celebrated the Seollal (Lunar New year) 24 January 2023

French Embassy

“ The world is a Global Village”

Students Inbound Programme

Hearty Welcome to Students from Ethiopia under Govt, of India’s Scholarship!

HINDUSTAN TECHNOLOGy BUSINESS INCUBATOR (HTBI) AND HINDUSTAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION CENTRE (HEIC)

Dr. K. SAKTHIDASAN HEAD

Foreword Entrepreneurship is the driver of economic development. This veritas is the core of our focal vision at Hindustan Technology Business Incubator and Hindustan Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre – to bring forth high flying startups and successful entrepreneurs. At HTBI & HEIC, we believe in the power of imagination, the versatility of ideation and the dynamics of incubation to bring our vision to reality. We work closely with different stakeholders to handhold young minds and innovators, mould them with mentorship to help them stand firm as full fledgers. The milestones

we thus seek are obvious – to identify prospective startups, to nurture them by their efforts in tandem with ours, and finally graduate them as players in the regional economy. Witness our quest to bring forth startups from scratch-to-match those of any other dramatis personae in the entrepreneurship game.

Events

A two-day Workshop on “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” as Career Opportunity was held on 16-17 November 2022 - Resource Persons: Dr. K.B alaji, Senior Consultant and Mr. Subash Kannan, Lead Consultant, Learning Link Foundations, Chennai

A Session on "My Story - Motivational Session by Successful Entrepreneur was organised 24 November 2022- Resource Person: Mr. Kanishka Johnson, Cofounder, HYPSTUMA, Chennai

“My Story” – A Motivational Session by Successful Innovators was held on 29 November 2022 - Resource Person: Mr. V. Hariharan, Founder and Director, SPACE ZEE, Chennai

An Awareness Program on 5G Technology was held on 27 February 2023- Resource Person: Shri S.Sudhakar, Deputy Director General (Technology); Shri M. Venaiah, Director (Compliance), Tamil Nadu LSA; Shri. P. Loganathan, Director (Security), Tamil Nadu LSA, Department of Telecommunication, Govt. of India, Chennai

Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill, Attitude and Behaviour Development on 24 February 2023 - Resource Person: Ms. Abha Appasamy, Director, Abha Probiotics, Chennai

Two Days Workshop on Design Thinking, Critical thinking and Innovation Design was conducted on 21-22 February 2023- Resource Persons: Mr. Venkata Nori, Associate Director; Mr. J. R. Sabharishwaran, Technical Support Engineer and Mr. T. Priyaranjan, Technical Support Engineer, Skill Lync, Chennai

CENTRE FoR TRAINING & CAREER ADVANCEMENT

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” – Napoleon Hill In today's rapidly changing business environment, organizations must continuously evolve for success. Therefore, academic institutions are obliged to foster a new breed of professionals – individuals equipped with the right kind of knowledge, technical skills, ability to think out of the box and innovation. HITS provides the right training in perfect blend with the moral values to ensure that the students not only become successful professionals but also come out as exceptional human beings with rich values. The Institution focuses on creating knowledge, influencing management practices, and global integration. Emphasis is placed on inculcating corporate values, developing decision-making skills, and expertise in functional domains. HITS nurtures an inquisitive and enterprising outlook in students. The rich learning environment and comprehensive academic programs empower students to become leaders in their respective fields.

Ms. KAVITHA VIJAyARAGHAVAN HEAD

Success Day ‘ 23

Success is a measure of an individual’s accomplishment and achievement. HITS classifies this aspect of the students through their diversified attributes. The Institution takes pride in celebrating the success stories of its students who get placed in multinational organisations, chooses career in defence services, opts for higher studies, prefers family business, or turns out to be an entrepreneur. In order to honour these achievers, SUCCESS DAY is celebrated. The Success Day ’23 of Batch 2023 was celebrated on 15 May 2023. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest, Mr. Thomas Wittek, Managing Director, R. STAHL (P) LTD. Alongside the Chief Guest, the event was graced by Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Vice Chancellor; Dr. R. W. Alexander Jesudasan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muthukumar Subramanian, Registrar; Dr. K. S. Shaji, Dean – Student Affairs and Mrs. Kavitha Vijayaraghavan, Head Placements and Training.

Boeing Campus Engagement Program

Testimonial

Avinash Mallick

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

Women’s Day Panel Discussion on "Innovation & Technology for the Gender Equality"

The discussion was spearheaded by Ms. Rophia Rose, Senior Manager, Cognizant Dr. Gayathri R, Manager – Talent Management (India & Nepal), KONE Elevator India Pvt Ltd Ms. Vaishnavi Vignesh Raja, Director, EQuad Engineering Services Ms. Archana Rajamanickam, Strategic HR Leader, E-Con Systems India Pvt Ltd Ms. Barghavi Thirumalai, Assistant Manager - Human Resources, Keller Groups

Placed with Eurofins IT Solutions as Associate Software Engineer

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is what I believe to be the personification of the phrase “A land of opportunities”. It is where I had the courage to not only explore the field of Computer Science thanks to the incredible professors and faculty members from the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, but also discover myself with the co-curricular opportunities, which helped me in my personality development. The sum total of all learnings from my experiences in Hindustan and with the help of the Department of Placement and Training, I was granted the opportunity to join Eurofins IT Solutions India as an Associate Software Engineer. I am and shall always be grateful to the Dept. of Computer Science, Department of Placement and Training and the various other departments I have had the honor to work with, which all lead to this opportunity of a lifetime.

The event was graced by Mr. Krupal Aerpula, Director and Chief Engineer Mr. Venkata Babu Pariath, Sr. Manager, Support Data Engineering Mr. Ramanathan Srinivasan, Leader – Support Data Engineering, ET&T India Mr. Thulasi Krishna Rao BansiRao, Sr. Manager, Design Engineering Mr Amirtha Ganesan Mani, Manager – Modifications Engineering Mr Pattu Rajan Ganesan, Manager –BDS Engineering Mr. Marankhan Abdul Sikander, Alumni – HITS, Technical Illustration Engineer

Bhuma Yaswanth Reddy

B.Tech ( Automobile Engineering)

Placed with Wheels India (TVS) as Graduate Engineer Trainee

Hindustan has always been a second home for me, ever since I first joined the college It always thought me useful lessons in life. Apart from education, which is already up to the mark, Hindustan

always focused on strengthening student’s social life, practical skills and promoted exchanges between students from all around the world. The relation between the students and the faculty of the campus is something that cannot be looked off. The faculty supported the students in almost the all the ways within in their reach and always been a good friends to them. The Department of Automobile Engineering in particular has always assisted the students. It’s because of the department, I was able to visit a university in Germany and get valuable experience. I would like to thank the Department of Placement and Training for striving to provide the students with jobs and always putting their best to bring various kinds of companies for the campus recruitments. Because of all these I was able to get into a company like, Wheels India(TVS). I consider myself lucky to be a part of the Hindustan family.

Ashok Kumar S

BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Placed with Eurofins IT Solutions as Associate Software Developer

I had the privilege of studying at HITS and I can honestly say that it was one of the best experiences of my life. Heartfelt gratitude to all the faculty members for providing me with timely guidance and

mentoring. The college has a Department of Placement and Training that was very supportive and encouraging throughout the Interview process. They went above and beyond to help us obtain positions in the companies of our dreams. The mentors helped me enhance my academic and interpersonal skills. The regular interaction with the Placement team also encouraged me to excel in my interview and developing skills that are required for future use.Thanks to the college and the placement cell’s constant help and direction.

Vishnu Priyan

MCA Cloud Computing

Placed with Trimble as Graduate Technical Intern

I express my sincere gratitude for the invaluable education and support that has been provided to me during my time as a student at Hindustan. I am confident that the knowledge and experience gained

at Hindustan have prepared me well for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and I am grateful for the strong foundation that has been provided to me as I begin my professional journey. As a result of this exceptional education and support, I am thrilled to share that I have been offered a job in my desired field, even before my graduation. I am happy to be a part of Hindustan!”

Ashney Sharon S

Master of Business Administration

Placed with Minosha India Limites as Management trainee

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science is a place where you can find an amalgamation of learning. I feel great studying at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science as it gives great

opportunity as well as support from faculty members and the Department of Placement and Training. Getting placed in Minosha India Ltd is an achievement for me for which I would like to thank my institution

NATIoNAL SERVICE SCHEME

NSS Cell of HITS has done a phenomenal job in the academic year 2022-23 in terms of Projects and Camps.The NSS Team organized more than45 events and created impact on the society. The effort was highly appreciated in the Rotary International and Y's Men International and bagged several awards to students and faculty.

Department Achievements

• "Rotaract Club of Hindustan University received a ""Recognition"" award for the unwavering support towards the Rotaract movement and uplifting District 3232 to greater heights as a United front on 19 Feb 2023 at District Conference (UNITE) held at Chettinad Vidyashram, RA Puram, Chennai.

• Faculty advisors of Rotaract Club of Hindustan University Mr. Gnanasekaran and Ms. M. Ramya received the ""Recognition"" award for being the mentor and contributions towards the upliftment of the society and the Rotaract Movement on 17 Feb 2023 at Pre-Conference (TRIBUTE) held at held at Chettinad Vidyashram, RA Puram, Chennai."

NSS cell of HITS along with Madras Knights Round Table 181 and Madras Knights Ladies Circle 200 organized a blood donation camp on 23 September 2022 as a part of Chancellors Day Celebration. A total of 528 donors donated the blood to various Government blood banks. Tr.Vijay Raghavendra, Area 2 Chairman, Round Table was the chief guest. Tr. Shahid Asraf, Chairman, MKRT 181,Tr. Sujay Sudarshan, Area 2 Vice Chairman Cr.Priyanka Goel Chairperson-MKLC 200C r.Isha Vivek VC-MKLC 200 graced the occasion.

The installation of the Rotaract Club of Hindustan University, Rotaract clubs of KCG, HIET and HCAS was held on 6 August 2022. Rtn. Selvakumar, District Youth service Director, Rotary District 3232 was the guest of honour and PHF. Rtn. Ashok Verghese, Pro Chancellor, HITS was the Chief Guest. Rtn. Kishore Reddy, President, Rotary club of Chennai Capital, Rtn.Ram swaroop, Secratary, Rtn. Manoj Kumar Bhaiya, Youth service director and officials from Rotaract District graced the occasion.

The Rotaract Club of Hindustan University received the "Recognition" award for its unwavering support towards the Rotaract Movement and also for uplifting District 3232 to greater heights as a United front at the District Conference (UNITE).

Mr. K. Gnanasekaran and Ms. M. Ramya, Faculty Advisors, Rotaract Club of Hindustan University received the "Recognition" Award for being the successful mentors and tireless contributions towards the upliftment of the society and the Rotaract Movement at the Pre-Conference (TRIBUTE)

Mr. K. GNANASEKARAN HEAD

The Special NSS, HITS camp was held between 18 and 24 July, 2022 at Sirudavoor Village, Thiruporur. Dr.S.N.Sridhara, Vice Chancellor, HITS inaugurated the camp

Recognition Award Special Camp

Blood Donation 2022

Installation of the Rotaract Club

NATIoNAL CADET CORPS

The three wings of NCC doing commendable works for the society. The cadets participated in many activities including social outreach programmes such as beach cleaning, plastic awareness marathon etc. HITS NCC feels elated and honoured as 2 of our passed out NCC cadets joined defence forces to serve the Nation.

Students Achievements

• C/Sgt Khushali Bhavsar joined as Naval Constructor in Indian Navy.

• C/Sgt Tonmoy Paul, Aeronautical Engineering was selected as Sub-Lieutenant in the Aviation Specialisation (Naval Air Operating Officer)-Executive Branch of the Indian Navy and appointed as additional in Indian Naval Ship Zamorin for training in the Indian Naval Academy, (INA),

• NC1 Jai Sai Abhishek of CSE participated in: Madras Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2023 at Marina Beach, Chennai and the team Won MRDC medal for the Best Contingent – Colleges, NCC (Boys).

Flt. Lt. GIRI RANGARAJAN NCC Officer, Air Wing

Lt. D. DANIEL NCC Officer, Army Wing

Dr. SHANMUGANATHAN NCC Officer, Naval Wing

NC1 Suraj Kumar ECE participated in the All India National Trekking Camp and achieved a Medal for First Position in Trekking to Delta Company

Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan at Kovalam Beach by HITS NCC-27 November 2023

Inauguration of Cadet Corps Command Centre - 20 October 2022

The Cadet Corps Command Centre (C3 CENTRE) was inaugurated by the Group Captain T Arunachalam, Group Commander Madras Group B NCC with the Commanding Officers of the three wings of NCC on 20 October 2022 in presence of Vice Chancellor Dr. S. N. Sridhara.

HITS ALUMNI ASSoCIATIoN

Hindustan Alumni Association has achieved significant milestones this academic year. We have successfully launched three international chapters (East Asia Chapter at Singapore. Malaysia Sub chapter, and Americas Alumni Chapter) and three national chapters, AP & Telangana State Alumni Chapter and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Alumni Chapter). It has certainly been a historical moment for the management, Faculty, Alumni, and Students of Hindustan Group of Institutions. We have grown in terms of networking across the globe and fund- raising for various philanthropic contributions. We ensure building the connection with our alumnus(i) stronger and meaningful.

The Class of 1996 celebrated their 25th Reunion on 5 November 2022 held at the Bay Range Campus. Reliving their golden days, the alumni honoured their patrons and mentors of the institution. Mr. Ram Jawahar (Mech’96), Chair-1996 Core Committee, Mr. Devanand, Secretary

and Mr. Terence E , Treasurer., and

13 Professors and Non-Teaching staff who served the institution for almost 3 decades. A few prominent alumni shared their success stories.

The Class of 1997 came together to celebrate the 25th Reunion on 24 June 2023 held at the Bay Range Campus. Reliving their golden days, the alumni honoured their patrons and mentors of the institution. Ms. Deepa (CSE-’97) and Mr. S. S. Murthi (CSE’97), Core committee

Ms. V.S. PRAGATHA CooRDINAToR

other Core committee members along with HITSAA organised the reunion. All the mentors were the Chief Guests of the event. On behalf of 1996 alumni batch, Mr. Ashok Verghese, Patron, presented an ex-gratia amount of Rs 3lakhs to

members along with HITSAA organised the reunion. Dr S. N. Sridhara, VC of HITS was the Chief Guest of the event. The alumni have contributed Rs. 60,000/- to HITSAA funds.

Annual Alumni Meet was organised on 7 January 2023 at HITS.

Reunion 1996 Batch

Reunion CSE 1997 Batch

Annual Alumni Meet

Inauguration of Hindustan Americas Alumni Chapter (North & South America, Canada, Mexico & Alaska)

The inauguration of Hindustan Americas Alumni Chapter (North & South America, Canada, Mexico & Alaska) was held at Washington D. C on 3 June 2023. Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chairman, Hindustan Group of Institutions was the Chief Guest. The other dignitaries to grace the occasion were: Mr. Enid Verghese, Director-CODE; Dr. Manoharan N,

Director-International Affairs; and Dr. Jaikumar M, Head, Department of Automobile Engineering, HITS. The Office Bearers of the Chapter are: Mr. Jefferson Vikas (IT-2010), Chapter President, Mr. Blessen (AERO-2016), Chapter Treasurer, MR. Suchandra (CSE-2012), Chapter Secretary, Mr. Jayaprakash Moses (ECE-‘92), Chapter Vice-President, &

Inauguration of East Asia Chapter (Malaysia)

The Hindustan East Asia Alumni Chapter (HEAAC) - Malaysia Sub Chapter Inauguration meet was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 February 2023. Prof. Dr. G. Ravi Kumar Solomon represented HGI. Mr. Robert Bornshin, HEAAC -President spearheaded the inaugural meet with his team; Mr. Guldip Singh, Malaysia Sub Chapter - President, Mr. Dorasamy K, and HEAAC Office Bearers (Ms. Premila, VP, Mr. Senthil, Sec., Ms. Deepa

of

Inauguration of East Asia Chapter (Singapore)

The Inauguration of Hindustan East Asia Alumni Chapter was held on 2 October 2022 in Singapore. More than seventy-five alumni from around 15 countries of South East Asia participated in the inauguration. Dr. Aby Sam, Director, HGI & Dr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HGI & Dr. Linu Sam, Prof., KCG College of Technology and Mr. Abraham V, Group Sports Advisor graced the occasion.

The Office Bearers are: Mr. Robert Bornshin, the HEAA Chapter President, Ms. Premila, VP, Mr. Senthil, Secretary, Ms. Deepalakshmi, Joint Secretary, Mr. Johny Nixon, Treasurer, Ms. Mitu, Advisor and the Planning Team, Mr. Deenu Bhaskar, Mr. Agasthya and Mr. Ramanathan had organised along with Ms. Pragatha, HITSAA Coordinator.

Inauguration of East Asia Chapter (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Alumni Chapter was launched at Port Blair on 16 April 2023. Mr. Kamal HITSAA President graced the occasion. Dr. Sheeba Chander, Dean – SPADE represented HITS. The Office Bearers are: Mr. Asish Ram (MTech -2015), Chapter President, Mr. Majeshwar Rao (MTech-2016), Chapter Secretary, Mr. Anas P P. (BTech2012), Chapter Treasurer, Ar. Anuba (BArch-2016), Chapter VP along with Ms. Pragatha (Coordinator -HITSAA).

Sport-X -Badminton

The Sport-X -Badminton event for Alumni of HITS was conducted on 9 July 2022 at the Bay Range Campus. Around 65 players registered. 120 participated in the event. Valedictory was held at 6pm followed by Dinner, Music & Dance performance by HITS Cultural Club, DJ Night & Camp Fire.

Lakshmi R, Jt. Sec., Mr. Johny Nixon, Treasurer, Ms. Mitu Singh, Advisor & Mr. Agasthya R, Planning Team) and other Senior Alumni

HIET and other units of HGI. The HGI management, Faculty, Alumni & Students convey their greetings to the team.

Mr. Shyam G. (Civil-’94), Chapter ECM and HITSAA.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

About the Department

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) aims in enhancing the quality of education and research and their service to society by creating an ecosystem for learning and world class research. It helps in developing national and international collaboration and strategic partnership. The Office of International Affairs coordinates the university's wide-ranging international activities such as recruitment of international students and faculty; encouraging study abroad; and fostering international exchange and collaboration. OIA strives to help students gain international exposure through semester exchange, study abroad, summer program etc. It also helps the international students to have successful academic, cultural and personal experiences while studying at the University and facilitate joint research.

Dean Message

As the Dean of Student Affairs at our esteemed university, it is my utmost pleasure to connect with you through this platform and share some insights about our continuous efforts to nurture student growth and well-being. At our university, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom walls. It encompasses a holistic development that empowers students to excel academically, embrace diversity, cultivate leadership skills, and forge lifelong connections. As the hub of student life, the Office of Student Affairs is committed to create an inclusive and supportive environment that enriches the overall university experience.

Dr. K. S. SHAJI DEAN, STUDENT AFFAIRS

In addition to academic support, we place great emphasis on the well-being of our students. We understand that a healthy mind and body are crucial for optimal performance. To this end, we offer a variety of wellness programs, ranging from counselling services to fitness activities, mindfulness workshops, and stress management seminars. By promoting self-care and mental well-being, we aim to create an environment where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of student involvement and leadership development. Our office actively encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that align with their interests and passions. By participating in these activities, students develop valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, which will serve them well in their future endeavours.

Celebrations

Christmas 2022

The Christmas Celebration of Hindustan Group of Institutions was held on 15 December 2022 at HITS Bay Range Campus, Padur, Chennai. The event was presided over by Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, Founder-Chancellor, Hindustan Group of Institutions. The Chief Guest for the event was Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Makarios Episcopa, Bishop of Chennai – Bangalore Diocese, Mar Thoma Church and the Guest of Honour was Dr. Joseph Thomas, Vice President and Business Head-Americas at Wipro Infrastructure Engineering graced the event.

Ms. BEENA JAMES HEAD (i/c)

The Ponnonam 2022 was graced by the presence of Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, and Ms. Parvati Nair, Indian Actress. The lighting of the ceremonial lamp and key address marked the message of joy and celebrations for the festivities.

Ponnonam 2022

Pongal, the festival of harvest was celebrated on 14 January 2023. The Chief Guest for the celebration was Thiru. S. S Balaji, MLA of the Thiruporur Constituency and the Guest of Honour was Dr. Sharmila Balaji, General Physician, Actress and Social Activist.

Holi, the festival of colours was celebrated at Bay Range Campus, Padur on 8 March 2023. The celebration was organised to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity.

Events

University Day 2023

The University Day 2023 was held at the Bay Range Campus on 29 April 2023. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour for the programme were Hon’ble Justice Mr. J. Sathya Narayana Prasad, Judge, Madras High Court, and Mr. M. Sathyanandan, Vice President, Product Development, Ashok Leyland respectively.

UGADI ’23 was celebrated on 22 March 2023 to celebrate Telugu New Year with great enthusiasm and fervour. The event was marked by the presence of Dr. S. N. Sridhara, Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Pon. Ramalingam, Registrar; Dr. K. S. Shaaji, Dean, Student Affairs; Ms. Beena James, Head i/c, Student Affairs, staff, and students. The event was celebrated with cultural programme and a traditional lunch.

HINDUSTAN’S GOT TALENT

The vibrant and humongous “HINDUSTAN’S GOT TALENT” was organized on 23rd September 2022 by the Office of Student Affairs and Cultural Club in commemoration of Chancellor’s Day Celebration. The event was filled with a bunch of entertaining and explorative events.

Pongal Holi

UGADI ’23

Fiesta ‘22 and Vibrance ‘22

The Fresher’s Talent Hunt Fiesta ‘22 and Vibrance ‘22 was conducted for the first year students of Engineering and Technology, SPADE and Liberal Arts, Applied Science, School of Management, School of Law, School of Allied Health Science on 26 November 2022 and 3 December 2022 respectively. The freshmen showcased their talents in different art forms. Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali Dewan to Prince of Arcot was the chief guest for Fiesta and Mr. Karthik Thirunarayanan, Director-Hybrid Cloud Systems, Oracle was the chief guest for Vibrance. Both the guests urged the students to contribute to the betterment of the society. The event was also attended by the Officials of the University.

Amir Mahal

A contingent of 30 students and 4 staff members were invited by Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, Dewan to Prince of Arcot to Amir Mahal at Royapettah, Chennai on 25 February 2023. The visit aimed to educate the students on the rich heritage and culture of India.

Advent Choral Contest

A wave of melody and serenity took over HITS as the Advent Choral Contest - An Interdepartmental Carol Singing brought the sweetness of the Christmas carols by the choristers who represented their respective departments. The staff and students participated in the competition. Around 10 teams participated in the contest.

Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali Dewan Prince of Arcot

Mr. Karthik Thirunarayanan Director-Hybrid Cloud Systems, Oracle

A vibrant and humongous Inter-Departmental Cultural Fest “Yarona 2023” was held on 1 April 2023 at the Bay Range Campus. A line of cultural events was held at various venues. The evening events included light music show by the band “Get Nithyafied” whose lead vocalist is Ms. Nithyashree, Playback Singer. The other singers of the band included: Ms. Srisha, Mr. Raja Ganapathy and Mr. Syed Subahan. The DJ Night was hosted by DJ Navas and DJ Deepika, the first DJ couple in Chennai. The overall championship was won by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering and the runner up was clenched by the School of Liberal Arts and Applied Science.

Campus Student Ambassador (CSA)

The Ambassadors (CSA) are selected under the Work As You Study (WAYS) Scheme. As an enrolled student of the University, they are provided part-time employment to earn a bursary. After various stipulated selection process, the CSA are deputed to various Administrative Offices on campus.

Shane A S Giftlin III year BTech Aerospace Engineering

Sneha Titus III year BSc Food Technology

Feben Teklu Abye III year BBA General

Office of Student Affairs International Affairs Office Hostel Office

Central Library

Central Library

Alumni Office Editor’s Office

Asmarech Muluneh III year BCA

Chandan Sah III year BTech Civil Engineering

Ayushmann III year BTech Aerospace Engineering

Jackson Iradukunda III year FDA

P RIDE OF H INDUSTAN

Students to pursue Masters Programme at Foreign Universities

Name University

Australia

Chinta Sharath Chandra University of New South Wales, Australia

Aman Sami The University of Adelaide, Australia

Bhavith Chowdary Gonuguntla The University of Melbourne, Australia Europe

Sai Vandhan Sekaram Universite of Orleans, France

Rupesh Reddy Kakara SRH Berlin University of Applied Science, Germany

Ranadheer Malayala Hoschchute University of Applied Science, Germany

Syam Chandrasekharan University of Limerick, Ireland

Praveen S Sundarum University College Cork, Ireland

Sai Kiran Bologna University, Italy

Shravan Andu KTH Royal Insititute of Technology, Sweden

Prince Bharat University of Surrey, UK

Sridharan University of Sheffield, UK

Rama Krishna University of Leicester, UK

Sashi Vandhan Komer Universiti of Bridgeport, UK

Siddharth Govindarajan Cranfield University, UK

Madhava Suresh Coventry University, UK

Jyothi Devi Reddy University of Liverpool, UK

Prithvi C. G University of Cambridge, UK America

Yashwanth C Confederation College, Canada

Dhannush Rohith K University of Windsor, Canada

Kevin Issac Robinson University of Western,Canada

Ashwin R Fanshawe College, Canada

Battula Nirathi Reddy University of Western Ontario, Canada

Nara Chaitanya Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA

Sudheer Gadde Illinois Institute of Technology, USA

Prasanth Mutyala Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, USA

Kota Balaji Florida Institute of Technology, USA

Phanindra Rao Gajula Saint Louis University, USA

Mavilla Venkata Sailesh Florida Institute of Technology, USA

Chintala Teja Cleveland State University, USA

Name University

Himanth Kamireddy Science and Supply Chain Management, USA

Vamsi Krishna Kettering University, USA

Sai Manoj University of North Carolina, USA

Sai Bhargav Reddy Cleveland State University, USA

Vineeth Mylavarapu University of North Carolina, USA

V Vijay University of Central Missouri, USA

Praveen Kumar Thabjul Northweast Missouri State University, USA

Lakshmi Narasimha Koushik Devalapalli

Northweast Missouri State University, USA

Om Prakash Narayana California State University, USA

V Vijay University of Central Missouri, USA

Praveen Kumar Thabjul Northweast Missouri State University, USA

Lakshmi Narasimha Koushik

Devalapalli

Northweast Missouri State University, USA

Om Prakash Narayana California State University, USA

P V Sai Goutham Aditya University of North Carolina, USA

Nelluri Pavan Venkat University of North Texas, USA

Raavi Sowmya Texas Tech University, USA

Janapala Sunil Reddy University of Missouri- Kansas City, USA

M Tharun Florida Institute of Technology, Florida, USA

Sanampudi Jayanth Venkata Sai Sacred Heart University, USA

Bollina Sai Mani Durga Gowtham University of Bridgeport, USA

Konakanchi Thirupathi Rao University of South Alabama, USA

Guduru Krishnanji Reddy Stevens Institute of Technology, USA

Mothkuri Akshith Goud University of Wisconsin, USA

Kothagundla Lakshmi Narasimha Rao Georgia State University, USA

Bolagani Venu The University of Southern Mississippi, USA

G V Deepak Reddy Northwest Missouri State University, USA

Rachel Melissa Andrews Northeastern University, USA

M OULDING P ROFESSIONALS

The sculpture is designed to depict the institutes mission to mould and develop its students to future professionals. The sculpture also aims to inspire the students to become unique and universal personalities.

CREATIVE CORNER

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Words and Wounds

M.A. English - First year

There's volumes of poetry right beneath my skin. To put them on paper, and take them from within Would mean cutting myself open, Delving past that even Into the very marrow of my soul. But before that, I need a mirror in my hands

To catch my heart's raw reflections: Both the carnations blooming in the tender parts And the ugly, broken creature hiding in the dark. It should be easy to line up some pretty words But my fingers and tongue are cowards, Because to speak, write and recite Is to break myself into pieces And beg the world to perceive The very essence of me. How terrifying it is to be seenTo lay out the mosaic of your person And let strangers enter your safe haven, To trace your fault lines with hands and eyes, To give them the power to judge and criticize. But I'm afraid I know no better road to healing

No other method that won't leave me bleeding

So I write out my bruises and wounds, In the hope that I'll know wholeness soon And feel the sun rise in my chest. And everytime I use the ink of my being

To write every letter, word, line and verse, My mind's chaotic choir sings a little less worse. And everyone that peers into the ocean of my soul, Makes me believe that I'm a little less alone.

Ms. Nadia Faiza Khader

Des. Communication Design Third Year

Mr. T. S. Berish

English - First year

Ms. Rajeshwari E

Ms. Nusaiba Anas

B. A. English – Second Year

I wish I could be you.

A thousand times you get hit by the buffeting winds, the slashing rain and the angry sun. But still you stand, and still you smile; Your smiles never fade away.

People of the billboards,

Please let me into your kingdom.

No! Please don't leave me out here alone. Here alone, where there are no smiles as strong as yours and no faces as finely chiseled as yours. No! Please don't make me go!

See my smile, I pray.

It surely is worthy of love?!

Surely?!

People of the billboards, Villains, wretched villains laughing at me. Down at my vain smile, And at a million other desperate lives.

I see you now, for what you are. Your smiles are gone,

Torn by the persisting winds. No one admires you now. And none dare to look up at you. For they used to see what they wanted to be, But now they see haunted reflections, and forgotten promises. People of the billboards, The high and mighty cut outs, Immortality is not your suit. For though your smile is a thing of divine beauty, it is only a fabric wide, and a fabric away from inevitable time.

Mr. Claude Robbin Clement Rajsekar

B.Tech. Mechatronics – Second Year

The Road Taken

Ever got attached to routes? I did!

The roads once I used daily

Seemed new to me.

It was a mere bus travel

But this day it helped me travel to the past

Evocating those days when I slept, when I wept

When I prepared for my exams

When I prepared replies to my parents for being late

When anger and hunger troubled me

When music and snacks solaced me.

All these trivial matters weighs a lot to me

It isn't a journey anymore but a reminiscent

The places I crossed by has become a part of me

That I wish to continue but in vain

Never thought i would be this nostalgic!

Ms. Jerlyn Jebarani Chandravalli M

M.A. English - First year

People on the billboards, And in the high and wide cutouts, I want to be you.

Smiles made of shining plastic, Smiles made of a million printed colours. You talk a billion different words, Without talking. Yet, we listen to you. People on the billboards, And those on the sides of buildings, trains, trams, and busses,

The Hotel Room

The doorman helped with her bags as she walked towards the front desk and he dropped them there for the bellboys. She took the key and followed the direction boards to her room. She sat on the double bed in her large fur coat and those tacky boots while she waited for the bellboy to get her luggage. She was observing the room, a room which was bigger than her apartment back home, the large TV, a small lounge and the enormous bookshelf right opposite the graceful fireplace. Her head moved towards the bathroom when the bellboy arrived, she asked him to place the bags in the closet, tipped quite generously and shut the door right on his back. There is something about hotel rooms that is so intriguing, these walls know so much, so many different stories and a new one every night. An insecure woman dancing in front of the mirror naked, something she would never do at home and something she might never do again. A young couple in the prime stage of their relationship having some intimate time, an old couple totally in love and having a beautiful and a quiet night. A young man who pulls back the curtain as he doesn’t want anyone to see him cheating on his poor, innocent and loving wife. A couple who has just gotten a weekend away from their kids and a young man on a business trip who gets just a few hours to put his back down. But none of these was the reason why she was here, she was here to wait anxiously as time passed because she has to meet him tomorrow, if there was any luck, this room could be the witness of the birth of new love or it could be the poor witness and offer a shoulder to cry on to a broken heart. Whatever it may be and whoever it may be, these walls will always be there for everyone and anyone.

Mr.

Lokin G H Reddy

B.Tech. Aeronautical - First Year

EDITORIAL TEAM

MS. BEULAH CATHERINE. R ASSISTANT EDIToR & ASSISTANT PRoFESSoR, LANgUAgES.

MR. L. CHANDRU MANAgER - EDIToR oFFICE & DESIgNER- HCELLENCE 2023.

MR. PUGAzH MURUGAN PHoTogRAPHER

MS. FEBEN TEKLU AByE BBA SECoND YEAR STUDENT INTERN EDIToRIAL

HITS ANTHEM

Pride of the land, haven of hope with her banner Flying aloft; Stands Hindustan greeting all Shining at the zenith of glory. Peace and harmony dwell Goodwill and friendship prevail; Millions seek thy portals Make thy name immortal.

(Chorus)

Honesty, Civility

Pride of Hindustan Quality, Unity Mission of Hindustan.

Excellence our ambition; Success our noble vision; Diligence and determination Hallmark of Hindustan.

Loyal to our motto we stand Virtue and knowledge in hand; Good Shepherd, Divine Guide Long live our Alma Mater.

(Chorus)

Honesty, Civility

Pride of Hindustan Quality, Unity Mission of Hindustan.

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