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RANKED NO. 1 IN INDIA in “Outreach & Inclusivity”

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CONVOCATION 2015

FOUNDER’S DAY 2016

CHETAK LANDS AT HITS

ACM ICPC ASIA CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

INAUGURATION OF CENTRE FOR AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS

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CONVOCATION 2015

HONORARY DOCTORATES

FELICITATION TO NSLV TEAM

Dr. Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization felicitated the Launch Team associated with Near Space Launch Vehicle - NSLV (A Tribute to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam) on 3rd October 2015. Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese Pro Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the team which was mentored by Mr. P. S. B. Kirubakaran, Assistant Professor, School of Aeronautical Sciences.

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Mr. Isa Abdullatif Alansari, Chief Operations Officer, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C,. with ALBA team.

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor honouring Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar.

The 6th Convocation was held on 3rd October 2015. Padma Shri. Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Secretary, Department of Space; Chairman, Space Commission; and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was the Chief Guest and Mr. Isa Abdullatif Alansari, Chief Operations Officer, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C and Mr. Berndt A. Buchmann, Director of Group After Sales and Vehicle Logistics, Volkswagen Group Sales India were the Guests of Honour. The dignitaries present were Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor; Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor; Dr. Aby Sam and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Directors; and Rev. Dr. Xavier Alphonse S. J, Founder Director, Indian Centre. Dr. S. Ramacharan Vice-Chancellor,

who presented the Annual report proudly announced that the University was provisionally accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering programme. Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar spoke about the advances in space and technology; followed by houring 58 gold medalists and bestowed degrees to 1251 students of UG, PG, M.Phil & Ph. D. Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, stressed the vitality of entrepreneurship and contribution for the economic growth of the nation. Dr. S. Ramachandran conferred Honorary Degrees to Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Mr. Isa Abdullatif Alansari, and Mr. Berndt A. Buchmann.

ACM ICPC ASIA CHENNAI REGIONAL CONTEST

DST Sponsored a ten day Training Programme on “Big Data Analytics” hosted by Hindustan University in association with Big Data Initiative Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India from 14th to 24th March 2016. Dean-SCS, HOD-SCS, faculty members of Information Technology, Computer Science and MCA departments organized the event.

The efforts of Dr. K. Ramesh Kumar, Associate Professor (IT), to get sponsorship from Big Data Initiative Division was laudable.

INTRA COLLEGIATE QUIZ ACM ICPC Asia Chennai Regional Contest was conducted on 23rd January 2016. The Contest Chair was Dr. Venkat Subramaniam, Dean C S; Contest Site Director, Dr. Rajeswari Mukesh, HOD, CSE; Contest Associate Site Director, Mr. John Deva Prasanna; and Contest coordinator, Mr. D. Praveen Kumar. 115 teams from 78 colleges participated in the ACM ICPC contest.

Dr.Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, welcomed the

contestants with a special address. Dr. Madhavan Mukund, Dean, Chennai Mathematical Institute & ACM India, Vice Chairman, was the Chief Guest of Honour. As Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay bagged 1st prize, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad won 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively.

HINDUSTAN INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2015

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In memory of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, an Intra Collegiate Quiz was conducted on 27th July 2016.

In commemoration of the birth anniversary of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Hindustan Technology Business Incubator (HTBI) & Hindustan Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre (HEIC) of Hindustan University conducted “The Hindustan Innovation Challenge-‘Innovate2Win’” on 15th October 2015. The aim was to inspire the students to excel in creativity and develop team spirit. The teams comprising students of various engineering disciplines exhibited their innovative projects. There were eight rounds of screening before the grand finale.

HR FORUM

From Left: Mr. Anand Moorthy, AVP, TOI Group; Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan University; Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice - Chancellor, Hindustan University; Mr. D. Peter Immanuel, Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council; Mr. T. Muralidharan, Author of the book “Your Right First Job”& MD, TMI Network; Mr. Raghu Ananthanarayanan, Consultant; Mr. C. V. K. Maithreya, Director, Professional Consultancy Services; and Mr. Namr Kishore, AVP, TOI Group.

From Left: Dr. Tanaya Mishra, Managing Director HR, Accenture & Kalpana Penumatsa, Director HR, Itelligence–An NTT Data Company.

HR Forum event in collaboration with Times of India was held on 8th January 2016. Mr. D. Peter Immanuel, CEO, Aviation & Aerospace Sector Skill Council, NSDC, was the Chief Guest. A book titled ‘An Expert Guide to Your Right First Job’ authored by Mr. T. Muralidharan was released during the event. The forum had many Panel discussions and Workshops.

RELEASE OF GOLDEN JUBILEE LOGO

Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI) has stepped into 50 years of service in the field of Higher Education.

The Golden Jubilee Anniversary Celebrations of HGI commenced with Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, Chairperson, HGI, releasing the new logo signifying this proud milestone along with Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, CEO & Director, HGI; and other dignitaries.

FOUNDER’S DAY

Founder’s Day celebrations was conducted on 20th June 2016, to commemorate the 76th birthday of our beloved Founder, Late Dr. K. C. G. Verghese. The function was presided over by Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chairperson, Hindustan Group of Institutions. Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, shared few instances from the life of Dr. K. C. G. Verghese; and quoted his saying “If you have a dream in your mind, destiny is in your hand.” Further, she reminded the younger generation to chase their dreams so that they can succeed in life. Rev. Dr. John M. Prasad, Director of Peace Studies, Institute of Advanced Chrristian Studies, MCC, Chennai remembered Dr. K. C. G. Verghese as a great visionary and stated that it was his perseverance: a quality to be imbibed by all, that made all his dreams come true.

UNIVERSITY DAY CELEBRATION

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University Day Celebration was held on 3rd May 2016. Mr. M.G. Poduval, Managing Director, MGP Associates, Chennai was the Chief Guest. Rank holders and Staff achievers were given awards in appreciation of their performance.

ANTI-RAGGING CAMPAIGN 2016 Chief Guest, Mr. Abash Kumar IPS, Addl. DGP, Tamil Nadu Police Academy, Vandalur, stressed on the need of self-discipline among adult students by becoming role models for the future generation on 2nd August 2016. Around 900 students attended this programme.

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The School of Aeronautical Sciences inducted Chetak Multipurpose Helicopter. The Chetak features a single lifting rotor and anti-torque tail rotor powered by a turbine engine. It can carry seven passengers including the pilots. It weighs 2200 kg and can cruise at 100 knots covering a range of 270 nautical miles and has an endurance of 3.40 hours.

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NEW CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE CENTRE FOR AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS Chief Guest, Dr. Kiran Kumar, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization inaugurated the Centre for Autonomous Systems on 3rd October 2015. He congratulated the Pro Chancellor, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese for establishing the Centre at the University. As a sign of progression in all spheres of the Institution, planting of saplings was done by the Chief Guest.

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Dr. Berndt A. Buchmann (Director, Volkswagen Group Sales & Vehicle Logistics) delivered inaugural address and inaugurated the Centre for Automotive Electronics. He informed the various opportunities in the automotive sector and the achievements of Volkswagen. Further, he

presented the Association Certificate to Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese. Dr. Berndt A. Buchmann, and Mr. Mahesh Rane, Head Volkswagen Group Academy, presented Trainer Certificate to the trainers: Mr. T. Shanmuganathan & Mr. B. Venkatraj, Assistant Professors (Department of Automobile Engineering).

CENTRE FOR CORPORATE TRAINING

The Center for Continuing Education was inaugurated on 12th February 2016 by the Chief Guest, Mr. K. Suresh, President & CEO, India Cements Capital Ltd. Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director – HITS graced the occasion. Mr. Milton Huggins, heads the Center for Continuing Education. The Center for

Continuing Education brochure was released during the programme. An MOU between Hindustan Institute of Technology and M/s Enhelion was also signed aiming at facilitating online training and certification courses related to management & law.

RANKINGS

Ranked in THE WEEK–HANSA Research Best Colleges Survey 2016 on June 2016 issue. The ranking was done under the Category Top Private Engineering Colleges as 33rd & 24th among Top Private Engineering Colleges South Zone.

Times of India 2016, published the rankings on 30th June 2016. The study had three major modules: Desk Research, Factual Survey and Perceptual Rating Survey; and HITS was Ranked 7th in Chennai.

Ranked 6th in the list of ‘TOP 10 Indian Applicants for Patents from Institutes and Universities’ as released by the Indian Patent Office.

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Ranked in CSR-GHRDC Engineering Colleges Survey 2016 and published in Competition Success Review July 2016 issue. Ranked 1st in All India and 3rd in Tamil Nadu among Top Engineering Colleges/Universities.

Careers 360, India’s premier monthly magazine, ranked Hindustan University, School of Management with a score “AAA” at Tamil Nadu.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor has been honoured with “IET Ratna Award”, the highest award from IET, Chennai Local Network for his commendable contributions in the field of Engineering Education.

Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director received Raindrops’ “Edupreneur Awards 2015” from Dr. K. Rosaiah, Honble Governor of Tamil Nadu as the Outstanding Educationalist of Tamil Nadu.

THE BEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Hindustan Institute of Technology And Science (HITS) has been awarded as the “Best Private University for Research and Innovation of the Year” for outstanding service and contribution to the society in the field of Education, Research and Innovation by Worldwide Achievers during Asia Education Summit and Excellence Award 2016 on 15th March, 2016 at New Delhi. Shri Upendra Kushwaha, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Government of India bestowed the award to Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director.

INDO GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD 2015

School of Architecture, Hindustan University received Indo Global Architecture, Education Excellence Award 2015 during the International Research Conference conducted by the Indo Global Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (IGCCIA) in December 2015 at Pune.

Dr. Sheeba Chander, HoD, School of Architecture, received the award from an eminent Architect Ar. Shaikh Zuber Rashid. She also received a citation and Lifetime membership on the occasion.

NATIONAL DEBATE WINNER

Mr. Makesh, CSE 2nd Year won the debate at the Student Speaker Leaders of the 6th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad 2016, held at Pune.

He represented Tamil Nadu under the debating topic: “Will income and crop security seal the fate of farmers? His team members were Vikas Raje (Maharashtra), Priyanshu Shukla (Madhya Pradesh) and Sumedh R. Kadam (Maharashtra).

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ACHIEVEMENT TALK

Innovation and Engineering Technology (IET’16) event was held on 19th March 2016. Dr. Pon. Ramalingam, Registrar received the “Hindustan University Best Team Award” from Dr. S. Amar Prasad Reddy, Additional Director-General, National Cyber Safety & Security Standards, Chairman - Recruitment Analysis Council.

YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD

Dr. V. Preethi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil participated in the 4th National Convention on Hydrogen Energy and Advanced Materials held at NIT-Bhopal in association with University of Kerala and IAHEAM and won the prestigious National Young Scientist award.

CADETS EXCEL IN AIVSC 2015

The Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andaman Nicobar Directorate adjudged the Second Best Air NCC Directorate in India out of the 17 NCC Directorate. This has been attributed to the excellent performance by Hindustan NCC team under the able leadership of Contingent Commander Flying Officer Giri Rangarajan. The team won 4 trophies and 29 individual medals in AIVSC 2015. Cadet Rama Dugu Anil was adjudged the Best cadet pilot.

TAIYOZEN WINS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

WINNERS OF CII - HACKATHON PROGRAMMING CONTEST

Students of Computer Science and Engineering received the Top 2 Winners Awards at the CII– Hackathon Programming Contest conducted at TCS - Siruseri, on 31st October 2015.

Makesh, Kaushik, Abhishek, CSE, II Year representing Feathers Team and M. Gokulavasan, J. Gopinath representing Lock & Learn Team emerged as winners.

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Team “TAIYOZEN” won the National Championship at Electric Solar Vehicle Championship (ESVC) organized by the Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers held at RPM Circuit & Radharaman College Science and Technology, Bhopal from 25 to 29 March 2016.

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INTERNATIONAL TALK

IPSA, SEINE FRANCE

SAN ANTONIA, TEXAS, USA

TURKEY VISIT

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and an agreement for Aero Students Exchange Programme was signed at Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées (IPSA), Seine, France

by Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor – Hindustan University and Dr. Hervé RENAUDEAU, General Director - Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées.

MoU was signed by Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan University and Dr. Jo-Carol Fabianke, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Success, Alamo Community College District, at San Antonia, Texas, USA. San Antonio and Chennai have sister-city relationship. Under sister-city agreements, municipalities agree to promote economic, cultural and educational exchanges.

As part of the Mevlana Exchange Programme, Dr. Sheeba Chander, HoD, School of Architecture, visited the Department of Architecture, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey between 16 November and 5th December 2015. Her lecture was on “Sustainable Architecture in Indian Context.”

7th BRICS STUDENTS MEET

SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY, TAIPEI, TAIWAN

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A Memorandum of Understanding for Students Exchange Programme was signed at Shih Chien University (USC), Taipei, Taiwan by Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor, Hindustan University; and Dr. Michael J.K. Chen, President, Shih Chien University.

7th BRICS Students Meet, International Research Conference was held at National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI”, Moscow between 10th and 12th November 2015. The delegation from Hindustan University, School of Management were Dr. M. K. Badrinarayanan, Associate Professor, and MBA students Mr. Nafzal Shahul, Mr. Rahul Bhaskaran, Mr. Mohammed Ameen Abdul Nasser, Ms. Linto Chacko & Ms. Adithya R.

NARESUAN UNIVERSITY, THAILAND

CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY, THAILAND

Dr. David Easow, Deputy Director School of Management & International Affairs and Dr. S. Darius Gnanaraj, Dean Mechanical Sciences visited Naresuan University, Thailand and met HITS faculty and students doing Ph. D. and M. Tech. in Renewal Energy with full scholarship.

Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese , Pro Chancellor, visited Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and interacted with Dr. M. R. Kalaya Tingsabadh, Vice-President and Dr. Surat Horachaikul, Founding Director, Indian Studies Center. The meeting was organized by the Royal Thai Consulate, Chennai.

SINGAPORE AIRSHOW

Students, School of Aeronautical Sciences attended the Singapore Airshow - Asia’s largest and one of the most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world between 14th and 20th February 2016.

SUMMER PROGRAMME, RIGA, LATVIA

SUMMER PROGRAMME IN KOREA

MBA Aviation Management students with Mr. Lauris Mikelsons, Vice-President, Air Baltic Airlines during their International Summer Programme at Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia.

MBA Aviation Management Students pursue International Summer Programme at Korea Aerospace University (KAU), Korea, through Hindustan University’s MoU with KAU.

Other MoUs in the year 2015-2016 Moscow University of Finance and Law, Russia

Management Development Institute of Singapore, Singapore

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Politecnico Di Milano University, Italy

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MOU WITH DONGGUK UNIVERSITY

Director Ashok Verghese and Dr. G. Ilavazhagan Director (Research) visited Dongguk University, Korea and attended the 110th Anniversary of the Dongguk University. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS and Prof. Dr. Han Tae Sik, President, Dongguk University to establish a Centre for Korean Culture, Buddhism, Heritage & Education at HITS Campus, as a joint venture between Dongguk University and HITS.

MOU WITH CHANG JUNG CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - TAINAN, TAIWAN Director Ashok Verghese visited Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU), Tainan, Taiwan and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director HITS and Prof. Lan, Yu-Su, Dean, Office of International Affairs, CJCU.

UK DELEGATES VISIT

GULF DELEGATES VISIT The delegates from University of East London, U.K. visited our campus on 14th September 2015. Prof Michael Seed, Professor of Pharmacology, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience; Professor Neville Punchard, Dean of Health, Sport and Bioscience; and Ms. Mirrin Raikhan, Project Manager Education U.K., South India were the guests. Seminar on “Cheminformatics and Drug Designing” and presentation on “Higher education opportunities at University of East London” were delivered by Prof Michael Seed and Professor Neville Punchard successively.

IRELAND EDUCATION FAIR

Ireland Education Fair was conducted by the School of International Affairs on 26th February 2016. Dr. González-Vélez from National College of Ireland delivered a Guest Lecture on “Cloud Computing” facilitated by CSE Department; and Prof.

Dr. Derek Sinnott from Waterford Institute of Technology delivered a Guest Lecture on “Sustainable Construction and Energy-a European Context” facilitated by Civil Dept.

Visit by Dr. Mona Al Zayani, Chairperson, Gulf University; & Mr. Mohanned K Al-Anni, Vice Chairman, Gulf University on 16th October 2015.

US UNIVERSITIES EDUCATION FAIR

SUMMER PROGRAMME IN GERMANY

A two-week short term course on “Automotive Engineering” was given by Steinbeis Transfer Center Automotive Engineering Esslingen, (SteinbeisTransferzentrum Fahrzeugtechnik Esslingen) between 27th June and 13th July 2016. Saaluvesh, Harshith, Mahesh, Nayagya Solanki, Abhijeeth, Craig Mathew, Nikhil, Alston and Emmanuel participated in the programme.

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The School of International Affairs arranged the US Universities International Education Fair on 10th September 2015. Around 12 US Universities made representations and explained students about the education system and avenues available for their studies abroad.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMMS

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME, SIAS, CHINA

Mr. Prem Kumar, Mr. Abin and Mr. Vishnu, from School of Management participated in the Exchange Programme for a semester in 2015-16, at SIAS, International University, China

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SOUTH KOREA

Students from School of Architecture and School of Computer Science participated in the exchange programme for a semester in August 2016 at Dongguk University, Korea.

BUSINESS MIND PROGRAMME

Students from Dongukk University enrolled in EIBIS programme attended Business Mind Programme titled,“Business Strategy in India” & “Korean Companies in India.” conducted by Mr. Kim Sang Woo, Hankook Elevator & Car Parking Business; & Mr. Seokju Lee, Director, Samsung, SDS.

SPACE TRAINING, FLORIDA, USA

Gladston Joseph, B. Tech., Aeronautical Engineering participated in the Internship Programme at Space Training Adventure & Research Inc., Daytona, Florida. Developing Interior design of the Mobile International Space Station (ISS) Simulator and the Inflatable System containing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related classrooms were dealt.

DETMOLD, GERMANY

Shreyas, Mohit and Saranya, 3rd year School of Architecture students participated in the Semester Exchange Programme at Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences, Detmold, Germany between July and August 2016.

EIBIS PROGRAMME

Orientation programme for students from Dongukk University, South Korea enrolled in English, Indian History & Culture, Business Studies for International Students (EIBIS) 2016 batch was held on 19th February 2016 at International Office.

INTERNATIONAL AERIAL ROBOTIC COMPETITION 2015, CHINA

Team Recon, comprising eight students of Aerospace Engineering and Avionics competed in the International Aerial Robotics Competition in China on 2nd November 2015.

Dr. Dalbir Singh, Associate Professor, School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan University was the Faculty Advisor. The participants were Kunal Naik, Vishwajeet, Singh Saini, Rohan S. K., Prashant Prabhakar, Path Mirani, Nirav Patel (4th Year Aerospace Engineering), Midhun M. and V. Aasish (M. Tech. Avionics). The final flight of the drone designed by Team Recon on 7th November 2015 resulted in “The Best Sheepherder Award.”

ORIENTATION PROGRAM IRANIAN STUDENTS

SEHIS VALEDICTORY PROGRAMME Valedictory programme was conducted for the first batch of SEHIS (Special English & Hindi for International Students) from Busan University, South Korea on 21st Nov 2015.

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Orientation programme for Iranian students, enrolled in Special English Course for International Students (SECIS) 2016 batch was held on May 2016 at International Office. The course was held from May 2016 to August 2016.

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SILVER JUBILEE REUNION OF 3rd BATCH 1987-1991

“HCE ’91 meets HITS 2016 - An informal Panel Discussion” was the highlight in the Silver Jubilee Re-union of Third batch. UG Students from third and final year classes had the opportunity to interact with their Senior Alumni on various important matters like, Significant Changes in Educational Environments, Employer’s Expectations vs Job Seeker’s Demands, Balancing Work & Personal Life, Role of a Teacher, Higher Studies in Foreign Universities etc.

HITSAA OFFICE & RELEASE OF HITSAA NEWSLETTER

ALUMNI REVISITING ALMA MATER Mr. Vishal Asthana (ECE 1999) delivered a talk on “Secure SDLC and its Importance” on 13th August 2016.

Dr. Nishanth Chandran, K CSE Batch of 2005 delivered sessions on “Cryptography and Cyber Security”.

Mr. Harish Prasanna, (CSE-UG 2014), pursuing MS in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security at City University, New York, and Lead Technical Consultant for Cyber Security Research Group, New York, addressed on “Python Programming” for CSE students.

The Annual Alumni Meet 2016 was held at Hindustan University on 27th February 2016. Ms. Rekha Rangarajan, Director, Data Patterns was the Chief Guest of Honour. Dr. E. Bhaskaran (Alumnus Mech 1990), Deputy Director, Dept. of Industries & Commerce, Govt. of India was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Venkata Subramanian, Dean Computing Sciences briefed on “The Role of Alumni for the Growth of the Country”. Dr. E. Bhaskaran inaugurated HITSAA office. The first edition of “My Hindustan HITSAA Newsletter” published by Ms. Madhuri Yatham, Asst. Registrar and HITSAA Co-ordinator was released on the occasion. Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice Chancellor, HITS released the first copy of the HITSAA Newsletter to the Chief Guest.

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THE FACE OF PETITE WORLD

Ms. Neethu Balan (Aero 2012) represented India in the Miss World Petite Pageant, USA and was placed First Runner up! She also won “The Face of Petite World”. She highlighted the theme, Protecting Children’s Right to Education.

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INDO KOREA SYMPOSIUM

Centre for Clean Energy & Nano Convergence (CENCON), Hindustan University and Dongguk University conducted a joint Symposium on “Technologies for Clean Energy & Environment.”

Dr. Han Tae Sik, President, Dongguk University, South Korea was the Chief Guest.

E-WEEK CELEBRATIONS

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

The NEN E-Week Celebrations 2016, was organized by HTBI & HEIC from 20th to 27th February 2016. The lecture titled “The Wonder of Hearing” delivered by Professor Andy McIntosh, a Chartered Mathematician and Engineer. As part of the Hindustan Distinguished Lecture Series 2016, several events were conducted such as E-Waste Awareness Talk, Quiz on Indian Entrepreneurs, Role plays of an Entrepreneur, Participation in MSME Expo, Android/Coding for School Students and Aero Modelling Workshop.

NCRASM 2016

ISRES2016-INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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School of Electrical Sciences organized International Seminar on “Renewable Energy Systems ISRES2016” from 26 to 28th July 2016. Dr. S. Gomathinayagam, Director General, National Institute of Wind Energy was the Chief Guest and Dr. Sahataya Thongsan, Naresuan University, Thailand was the Guest of Honour.

YUVA ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

The CII-Yi YUVA have appreciated Hindustan University for participating in YUVA Orientation Programme and pledged to lead a change by creating responsible ‘Youth for a Dream Nation’ on 5th Aug. 2016.

The National Conference was held on 5th February, 2016. Dr. Ravi Kumar Bhargava, Dean, Building Sciences welcomed the gathering; followed by Dr. Vasudevan, Dean Academics addressing them. Dr. Jessy Rooby, HOD, Civil Engineering, introduced the Chief Guest, Dr. Kingsley.J. D. Thomas, General Manager, L&T Heavy Civil Infra projects who delivered the key note address elucidating the “Advances made in the field of Civil Engineering.” Mr. Christopher Danielraj, Joint Secretary of the Conference introduced the Guest of Honour Ar. Manjula Inian, Architect, CPWD who later delivered a lecture on the “Latest Advancement made in the field of Architecture.”

AMTI NATIONAL CONFERENCE

CII INTERACTIVE SESSION

Hindustan Technology Business IncubatorHindustan Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre Htbi Heic Student Innovators attended Confederation of Indian Industry (CII’s)Young Indians (Yi)- an Interactive Session with Dr.Naushad Forbes, President, CII.

VOLKSWAGEN PROMOTION EVENT The Volkswagen Vento Promotion event was held at the University where exhibits, presentation and the stunt show were witnessed by 300 Students.

Mr. Rakesh, Racing champion of HITS was also present at the occassion. The Volkswagen team presented T-Shirts to winners of Quiz; and appreciated our facilities for Motorsports.

IBM COUNSELING AND TRAINING PROGRAMMS

IBM Counseling Session by Mr. Vithal M Madyalkar, Country Manger - IBM Innovation Centre for Partners at IBM India Ltd, IBM Growth Market Unit, Bangalore, was held on 27th July 2016 at School of Computing Sciences.

Department of Chemistry and CENCON, HITS jointly organized a two-day National Conference on “Recent Advancements in Smart Materials” (NCRASM) between 7th and 8th January 2016 in association with Indian Institute of Metals and Materials Research Society of India at HITS. Dr. S. R. Vadera, Scientist-H & Director, DRDO, Jodhpur, chaired the National Conference.

The IBM T3 Training Programme on “Virtualization and Virtualization Lab” was conducted by IBM. Faculty members from School of Computing Sciences attended the training from 27th to 29th January 2016.

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The 50th Annual Golden Jubilee Conference of Association of Mathematics Teachers of India (AMTI) was hosted by Department of Mathematics, from 27th to 30th December 2015. The dignitaries present were Prof.

M. Mahadevan, General Secretary of AMTI; Prof. M. S. Ragunathan, Head of the National Centre for Mathematics, IIT Mumbai; and Dr. J. Pandurangan, Retd. Prof. Anna University, Executive Chairman of AMTI. Prof. Toshiakira Fujii, Tokya Gakugei University, Japan, gave a lecture on “Japanese Approach to Reach Every Learner; Lesson Study and Problem Solving Lesson.” Prof.

R. Athmaraman, Editor, Junior Mathematician, AMTI and Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan conducted quiz. Elections were held for the office bearers of AMTI and Dr. D. Piriadarshani, Prof. Dept of Mathematics, Hindustan University was elected as an executive member of AMTI, to represent Tamil Nadu state.

MADRASAPATTINAM TO CHENNAI

Shri. Subbiah Muthiah, Indian writer, journalist, cartographer, amateur historian, and heritage activist delivered a lecture titled “Chennai–From Sandy’s trip to Metropolis” on 10th September 2015.

EARN WHILE LEARNING

Head of Operations at Coders Trust India, Denmark, Mr. Francesco Stasi’s talk on “Earning while learning” was organized by Hindustan Technology Business Incubator (HTBI) & Hindustan Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre (HEIC) on 9th February 2016.

“Programming Club” of the School of Computing Sciences was also inaugurated by Mr. Francesco Stasi.

TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TALK FOR BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS Mr. Glenn Turner, President & CEO, FireStream Worldwide, USA visited our campus in January 2016 and addressed the engineering students on the traits, tips & tricks to become a successful entrepreneur. He spoke on how to develop a business plan, scale up & be successful in smart ways. A panel discussion with students was also scheduled.

DIGITAL INDIA WEEK

DATA ANALYTICS & OPPORTUNITY

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Guest Lecture on “Data Analytics and Opportunity” was conducted by Prof. Dr. John Yearwood, Head of School of Information Technology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia on 15th February 2016.

IET SEMINAR

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON SOFT COMPUTING

School of Computing Sciences organized an International Seminar on “Soft Computing” on 16th September 2015 for the benefit of PG and Final Year UG students and Faculty. The resource Person, Dr. Emerson Raja, Multimedia University, Kuala Lumpur, familiarized the students with the recent developments and trends in soft computing field.

INTRA COLLEGIATE QUIZ

Department of Aeronautical Engineering conducted an Intra Collegiate Quiz in memory of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on 27th July 2016. Mr. T. K. Sundaramurthy, Mission Director, ISRO was the Chief Guest.

Digital India Week was celebrated from 9th to 15th October 2015. Mr. E. Iniya Nehru, Senior Technical Director, NIC, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, India was the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasized on the commitment of people in various sectors to the success of Digital India; and illustrated about the 9 pillars of Digital India. Dr. K. M. Suceendran, Regional Head, TCS, Chennai was the Guest of Honour.

Several awareness programmes were held such as Digital India for rural schools, Safe and Secure Usage of Cyber Space, Digital Usage in Banking Services etc. Competitions were also conducted commemorating the 84th Birth Anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam; and HITS Digital India Week on 15th October 2015.

School of Computing Sciences conducted an IET sponsored one-day Seminar, “IoT for Connected Health.” The programme was inaugurated by the distinguished Chief Guest Dr. K. Ganapathy, President, Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF) and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai on 25th January 2016.

FDP

With Dr. G. Janardhanan, Head, Centre for Environmental Management, NITTR, Chennai as the Chief Guest, a Faculty Development Programme on “Solid Waste Management” was organized by Civil Engineering Department on 22 - 23 July 2016.

WELCOME TO THE NEWLY JOINED STAFF

Dr. Fr. Baby Joseph Dean, Research.

He has 16 years of experience in academic institutions and has also served as Principal & Director of MCC. He holds several awards to his credit such as “Young Scientist Award” and “Best Scientist and Research Award.”

Dr. M. Ramakrishnan Professor, Mech.

Dr. M. Ramakrishnan is an expert in composites, he has been nominated to the Bureau of Indian Standards Committee on Composite Cylinders.

He has around 24 years of experience in institution & industry and he also served as Professor & Head. of reputed Universities.

Dr. R. Srikanth Professor, SOM.

He has experience spanning over two decades in industry & academia. His subject specialisation is Marketing. He is a recipient of ‘Shiksha Rattan Puraskar’ Award and ‘Glory of India Award’ from the Institute of International Success Awareness, New Delhi.

Col. (Retd.) R. Ashok Kumar

Mr. Mathew K. M.

Dr. A. C. M. Rajkumar

He was in the Engineering Wing of the Indian Army for 23 years. He is the National Record Holder in Cycling, 1996; and also participated in several National Adventure Sports.

He has worked with few of the best HR practicing companies like Bharat Petroleum (Shell), CocaCola, Saudi German Hospitals Group, Oreedoo, Bank Dhofar etc. and managed a multi-national work culture.

He has 24 years of experience in various fields of H.R, I.R and Administration. He had served in the capacity of Director/Vice President in previous industries..

Additional Registrar

Chief HR Officer

Deputy Registrar – H. R. & Legal

Ms. Josephine Debbi

Mr. B. Thirumaran

Dr. A. Ramesh Babu

She worked in Tamilan, Polimer & Sathyam T.V. Channels as a News Reader for 10 years and was Managing Director for UPTREND2U ECOM, Malaysia. She has 13 years of experience in Administration.

He has 29 years of experience in the field of Placement & Training. He had served as Head Placement & Training in SMIT, Chennai

He has 26 years of experience in academic and research and he also served as Dean in an Engineering College, Chennai. His subject specialisation is Graph Theory, Design Analysis of Algorithm.

Manager Marketing & Corporate Communication

Head – Placement

HoD (S&H)

Dr. S. Velmurugan

Dr. M. Veerachamy

Dr. F. Afrose Fathima

He has 13 years of experience in academic and research and he also served as Professor in Excel Engineering College, Erode.

He has 10 years of experience in Library and Information Science and also served as Librarian in Sri Subramanya Engineering College, Palani.

She has 9 years of experience in academic. She worked as Associate Professor, at NIFT, Kannur, Kerala and Assistant Professor in JBAS College for Women, Chennai.

HoD (Maths)

Librarian

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SERVICE TALK

CHARTER OF ROTARACT CLUB OF HINDUSTAN

Rotaract Club of Hindustan University and Rotary Community Corps of Chennai capital was sponsored by Rotary Club of Chennai Capital. The charter function of the clubs was organised on 10th April 2016 at Hindustan University. Rtn. C. R. Raju, District Governor, RI 3230 was the Chief Guest. Rtn. Shriram Duvvuri, President, Rotary Club of Chennai Capital, Rtn. Ashok Verghese, President elect, Rotary Club of Chennai capital and other office members participated in the event.

PRESIDENT OF ROTARY CLUB

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DENTAL AWARENESS

Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan University elected as President of the Rotary Club of Chennai Capital in July 2016

67TH REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

The NCC Unit organized a free dental camp with doctors from Chettinad hospital on 26th February 2016.

FLOOD RELIEF CAMP IN DECEMBER RAIN

The 67th Republic Day celebrations was held on 26th January 2016 at Open Air Theatre. The event began with a parade by the NCC, followed by hoisting of the flag and cultural programmes.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP

The Madras Blood Bureau organized the Blood donation camp on 9th October 2015. Dr. Ramachandran, Vice Chancellor inaugurated the camp.

The Blood banks from Govt. Hospitals ( Mobile Blood Unit), Cancer Hospitals, Hindu Mission and Royapettah Govt. Hospitals were the sponsors and 368 units of blood were collected from the camp.

A team from Hindustan University set out on a war footing to rescue the families affected by the horrendous rain in the inundated localities at OMR, Kelambakkam, Padur, Chemmenchery, Tiruporur and adjoining 40 villages. Hindustan University Rescue Team comprising NSS, NCC, Sports students and staff actively involved in relief activities. Medical camp was also conducted after the floods in the adjoining villages.

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CULTURAL TALK

Christmas Celebration of Hindustan Group of Institutions (HGI) was held on 11th December 2015. Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chairperson (HGI), touched on the hardships Chennai faced recently because of Nature’s fury.

She mentioned that it is time to contemplate where man is going wrong and ensure we tread in the right path. Dr. Annie Jacob, Director, KCG Coll. of Tech.; Dr. Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts and Science,

and Dr. Joseph Barnabas, Principal, HCAS rendered the Bible Readings respectively. Nativity Programme was presented by students of Hindustan International School, Guindy campus. In his Christmas message the Chief Guest, Mr. Jayakumar Christian, Partnership Leader, Faith and Development World Vision International, Chennai reiterated that “EMMANUEL” has a very powerful meaning: “God is with Us” that encompasses all.

COLORS OF YOUTH

PONGAL CELEBRATION 2016

URIYADI

The MTV & Maruti Suzuki – Colors of Youth 2016 Season 5 in collaboration with Hindustan University was held on 15th February 2016. The Grand Finale will be held in New Delhi. Ms. Perizaad Zorabian, an eminent dancer & actress and Mr. Nikhil Chinapa, Face of MTV were the judges of the event. Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan University honoured the guests with mementos.

Kantha fame Masala Coffee featuring Antony Daasan performed Uriyadi Music Concert at campus on 27th January 2016.

The students were ecstatic and enjoyed the concert.

BATTLE OF BANDS

Hindustan Battle of Bands was held at Hindustan University on 5th August 2016. Winner: The Cartel From Vit-Vellore Campus, Runner Up I: Hindustanic Frequency, Runner Up II: Nobody Team From Madras Christian College.

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Pongal was celebrated on 15th January 2016. Dr. Pon. Ramalingam in his message focused on the importance of the Pongal festival. Dr. N. Rajasekharan Nair, Dean Student Affairs, Dr. Dilip Shah, Dean Aeronautical Sciences and few staff members enjoyed the Pongal celebrations in its true traditional fervour with the students.

K - POP

K-POP Contest 2016 Chennai was held at Hindustan University on 20th July 2016. Mr. Joongsuk Park, Vice - Consul of the Korean Consulate and Mr. Sanghyun Cho, Member of Korean Association graced the event. Mr. Roy Dipankar, Indie Earth, was the Chief Judge for the Contest. The winners of the K Pop contest: 1st Prize Sindhoo Dhana, 2nd Prize - Pooja, 3rd Prize - Revathi Sukumaran.

MIRCHI FEMINA 2016

The Radio Mirchi in association with FBB & Kara Fresh, conducted a National Level Activation called “Varun’s Style Buddy” on 23rd February, 2016. “Every girl is stylish in her own way and deserves to celebrate her style and the way she looks” is the philosophy of Varun, Bollywood Actor who has acted in 7 movies and received 7 awards. Among the 40 registered students from various departments, Ms. Sajnu Alex, I Year – EEE, emerged as the winner.

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SPORTS TALK

INTER UNIVERSITY ALL INDIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

CHANCELLORS TROPHY SPORTS FEST

HITS Basketball Women’s Team secured 1st place in South Zone Inter University held at SRM University, Chennai; and 2nd place in All India Inter University at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi.

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INTER UNIVERSITY SOUTH ZONE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Chancellor Trophy Sports Fest: an Inter Collegiate Competitions was held from 21st to 25th September 2015, Following are the list of events and winners: Football: Hindustan University, Chennai, Volleyball (Men): SRM University, Chennai. Volleyball (Women) Hindustan University, Chennai.

8TH INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Volleyball Women‘s Team secured 3rd place in South Zone Inter University held at Krishna University, Machilipatanam, and they were selected to participate in All India Inter University at Kurukshetra University, Haryana.

INTER DEEMED UNIVERSITY BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 8th International Football Tournament was held at the Hindustan University from 21st to 25th September 2015. Eight countries participated namely India, Gambia, Angola, Nigeria, Bhutan, South Sudan, Africa XI and Rest of World. Sudan team were the winners and they received the Trophy from Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan University and Mr. Gulam Hussain, President, Chennai Football Association.

UBA STARS OF HINDUSTAN UNIVERSITY Badminton Men’s and Women’s Team Secured 2nd place in the Deemed University Tournament organized by SDAT held at Chettinad University on 25th & 26th September 2015.

HINDUSTAN EAGLES 2016

Hindustan Eagles bagged 5th place under Chennai Super Division, 2016.

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Chukwunanu Agu & Longji Gobum who won Season 3 of UBA Pro Basketball Championship played for Team Chennai Slam, at Balewadi Stadium, Pune.

RENOWNED RACE DRIVER ALISHA ABDULLAH AT HITS

School of Mechanical Sciences, organized a motivational talk on “Motorsport Racing for Women” on 31st March 2016. Ms. Alisha Abdullah, Fastest Women Racer of India was the guest speaker.

RACING CHAMPION

Mahindra Motorscribes Thunder Run 2016, a unique 10 day adventurous drive from Kanyakumari to Goa was held between 24th July 2016 and 3rd August 2016. The event was sponsored by Hindustan University as Knowledge Partner & Mahindra Adventure as Vehicle Partner. Vehicles comprised five Mahindra Scorpio and one Mahindra TUV driven by representatives from Corporates, CEO’s, Journalists, Businessmen and Entrepreneurs. One SUV was driven by Mr. Sheyz K. Francis, Asst. Editor and A. Abhijith, III year Mechatronics of Hindustan University.

Mr. Rakesh Ramkumar, Final Year, finished 5th in the Championship, in the MMSC FMSCI MRF Formula 1300 National Racing Championship 2016. He also participated in JK Tyre Volkswagen Polo Cup 2013 and Polo Support Race 2015. Hindustan University is his Official Sponsor.

IDDL 2015 GRAND CHAMPION

Vyshali Pillai - 2nd year, Auto won prizes in IDDL 2015 Grand Champion.

• 4th Qualifier 2015 - 1st Place in Young Riders Dressage, 1st place in Dressage Intro for Club Horses.

• 5th Qualifier 2015 - 1st place in Young Riders Dressage.

• 6th Qualifier 2015 - 1st place in Young Riders. Dressage, 2nd Place in Dressage Elementary Open.

HITS SPORTS TEAM IN THE LIME LIGHT Students Men’s and Women’s team clinched several Trophies in the State & All India Inter Collegiate Tournaments organized from 17th to 28th August, 2015.

OLYMPIC QUIZ

School of Physical Education and Sports organized Olympic Quiz with renowned Quiz Master Dr. Sumant Raman on 30th July 2016.

More than 125 teams participated in the preliminary rounds and 6 teams were qualified for the final round. Former Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, Padmashri V. Baskaran was the Chief Guest; and Padmashri. Shiny Wilson, Former Arjuna Awardee was the Guest of Honour. Ms. Sakshi Agarwal, Cine Actress was the Special Guest for the event. Trophies and Cash prize worth Rs. 1 Lakh were given to the winners.

SRM Trophy

Basketball Women’s Team emerged as Winners, the Men’s Team were Runners up; and Badminton Men’s Team ended up Third, Football Men’s Team were placed in 4th position.

Buck Memorial Trophy (YMCA, Chennai)

Basketball Women’s Team, Badminton Women’s Team Cricket Men’s Team, Football Men’s Team, and Volleyball Women’s Team bagged Winners title; and Badminton Women’s Team clinched the Runners up & Third Place too.

TNPESU Trophy (Sports University, Chennai)

SSN Trophy Chennai (All India)

Basketball Women’s Team and Cricket Men’s Team bagged Cricket Men’s Team, Football Men’s Team, and Volleyball Women’s Winners trophy, Basketball Men’s Team ended up as Team were the Winners. The team received the trophies from Runners; and Badminton Men’s Team secured the Fourth Dr. S. Sundararaj, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare. place.

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Edited and Published by Dr. Akkara Sherine, Editor & HoD, Languages and Ms. Hemadarshini G. B., Asst. Editor & Asst.

Professor, Languages

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