HCELLENCE 2015 by Hindustan University

2015 HCELLENCE

UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE

Founder Chairman

“TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A FAILURE.” -Dr. K. C .G. VERGHESE (1940-2006) HCELLENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2015

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End of the academic year and it’s time to consolidate and record the activities of the University.

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Magazine provides a panoramic view of accolades, achievements and events of the past year. An onerous task indeed, yet compiled with great honour and respect to our institution. The Editorial Team, wish to place on record that Hcellence magazine 2014 has won the ‘In - house Communication Excellence Award’ (A Shylaja Nair Foundation Initiative). With our eventful academic schedule we had to race against the time to meet the deadlines for publication of this issue. The untiring efforts of the editorial team, the tremendous support from the management and all the departments of our institution, have led to the publication of Hcellence 2015 leaving us with a memorable and enriching experience. I’m sure that the readers will not be disappointed as it will be a scintillating experience as

Dr. Sherine Joy Professor & Editor Department of Languages

Guest Book

Annual Report 2014-2015

International Collaborations

Campus Events

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Research Centres

School Reports

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Activities 120 Editorial Team Members

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Sponsors 127 Media Clip

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Mr. Sheismon K. Francis

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I am extremely pleased to pen a message for Hcellence 2015, the annual magazine of Hindustan University. The annual accomplishments of both the staff and students are recorded here.

It is heartening to note that Hindustan has established several Centres of Excellence and this indeed reflects the growth of the institution and a step towards achieving the status of a Research University. One of the greatest accomplishments this year is the establishment of Hindustan Technology Business Incubator & Hindustan Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre.

Collaborations with industries such as Yaskawa, Volkswagen to empower the students with skills for employability have been the prime focus this year. In addition, several MOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with international institutions such as Yildiz Technical University, Turkey Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia, Texas Tech University - USA and many more for research, staff and students exchange programmes speaks volumes of the tremendous progress in achieving greater heights as an institution to reckon with in the global arena.

CHANCELLOR Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese

It is heartening to note that several awards, accolades were received by the institution, staff and students this year. The most prominent accomplishment of the institution during the completion of its 30th year of excellence is that the institution was awarded the Best Private University Promoting Research by ASSOCHAM.

I congratulate the editorial team for this achievement in bringing out this Magazine.

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Glad to realize that Hindustan University is bringing out its annual magazine. This academic year has been an eventful one. Hindustan Group of Institution has expanded and added many more learning portals in its fold. Hindustan International School at Karapakkam and Hindustan First Grade College at Mysuru have commenced this year. It has been a glorious year indeed for the institution as it has bagged several awards to its credit. Few of the prominent noteworthy awards received are, Award of Excellence for promoting Excellence in Engineering Analysis and Simulation Practices in University by National Agency for Finite Element Methods and Standard (NAFEMS), 2015,`Good Green Governance Award 2014’ for its environment conservation efforts, Education Excellence Award for offering over Rs. 2 Crore worth scholarships for sports persons from Mr. Oommen Chandy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Best Private University Promoting Research by ASSOCHAM, Award titled “Global Exposure to Business School Students at Hindustan University” at the World Education Awards 2014 and the recent National award by the All India Technical and Management Council (AITMC) for Best Private University of the Year.

PRO CHANCELLOR Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese

I am extremely happy to note that this year an important initiative is taken to strengthen the zeal for entrepreneurship by establishing the Hindustan Technology Business Incubator (HTBI) & Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre (HEIC) to promote innovations, techno preneurship and entrepreneurship. This year also witnessed the launch of Advanced laboratories such as Auto-tronics, Robotics Lab & Electric Machines, Switching, Wireless & Surveillance. To encourage the student’s involvement in extra curricular activities several clubs have been inaugurated such as Literary, Maths, Mobile App Clubs etc. Several international seminars, conferences and workshops were held to promote research and the notable ones being the recently conducted Seminar on “India’s Growing Military Strength in the Region-Role Of Military Air Power” and the Indo-Sweden Clean Energy Symposium organised by the CENCON. The commendable feat of students participating in global competitions has been a regular feature at Hindustan University every year. The students have been achieving glory at international events especially winning NASA competitions . Hcellence magazine is a record of the various achievements of various departments in academics, research and cocurricular activities held this academic year and it would definitely be worthwhile to read this volume in its entirety. Congratulations to the editorial team for their exemplary work in bringing out this issue.

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Hindustan University has attained a new milestone this academic year. It has completed 30 years and stepping into the 31st year. During this long journey, many achievements have been made and primarily this institution was elevated from the status of a college to a deemed university. After becoming a university we have carved a niche amongst the cluster of educational institutions in the country. It is heartening to state that Hindustan University has been considered as the Best Private University Promoting Research by Associated Chambers of Commerce of India – ASSOCHAM. This indeed is a motivation for the entire Hindustan fraternity to achieve many more laurels and we will strive further to spread our wings far and wide. We have modernized the departments and laboratories in a phased manner, classrooms are converted into smart rooms. In the next five years, we will be completely modernizing all our departments with the required infrastructure. 11 International MOU’s were signed this academic year with International Universities such as University of East London, U.K., Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, Texas Tech. University, USA, Chang Jung Christian University, Taiwan &Yildiz Technical University, Turkey etc. MOU’s were also signed with NASSCOM, Yaskawa India, The Frontier Lifeline Hospital,

VICE CHANCELLOR Dr. S. Ramachandran

Round Table India, Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad TV and Film Academy, Chennai and Cambridge English. Active research activities and publications have been the forte this academic year, 563 publications by staff, students and research scholars and 35 filed patents are the highlights. Several projects have been sanctioned and consultancy activities are in full swing. Staff and students have achieved fame at national and international events. Most prominent among them are the SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award – 2015 won by a staff for his outstanding achievement as one of the top engineering educator in the world. Student of the Dept. of Aeronautical Sciences have won the first prize in the National Level KTH Master’s Challenge 2015 to pursue her Masters in Aerospace Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. To know more about the happenings and laurels achieved this year, let’s peek into the Hcellence 2015 magazine. Congratulations to the editorial team for making this possible.

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It gives me immense pleasure to know that Hindustan

Education is like sharpening the pencil. What you write with it, is left to you. At Hindustan University, we believe in providing opportunities to the students to think critically & pave their own path, at the same they are carefully nurtured by our faculty. I would like to dedicate this magazine to our faculty & students who have participated in making Hindustan a successful Institution.

University is bringing out its annual magazine. It is noteworthy to mention that there has been a flurry of academic initiatives this year by the institution. Several initiatives were taken for revamping the existing system of education and providing Outcome

Publish or perish is the buzzword in the academic scenario but the quality of research is the issue we need to address & focus. Hindustan believes in the best & our faculty has proved nonetheless. Hundreds of publications have been printed in worldly journals after much insightful research & guidance. Apart from the publications we also have many other general publications, which also speak volumes of the quality of our Institution, & some of them, which were launched in this year, is listed below. • Campus Talk - Feb 2015 • University Brochure 2015 • School of Management Brochure 2015 • School of Management Newsletter - Management Intelligence (June 2015) • Research Brochure 2015 • School of Fashion, Design & Arts - Design Collection 2015 Do grab a copy from the Editors Office & learn more about your University.

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examinations related to OBE practices and the entire teaching fraternity participated with enthusiasm and developed strategies for the new pedagogy of learner centric teaching. Also faculty from across departments of Hindustan had undergone specific Faculty Development Programme at IITM for updating and enhancing the knowledge of the recent developments in teaching learning process, I am glad that the institution has won several awards reiterating its stance as one of the most sought after

In an ocean of mediocrity, Hindustan University has stood out as an island of excellence. The past year has seen many awards & accolades been bestowed upon us. The heart & soul of an institution lies in its creativity & innovation & let us all strive to improve the place where we live.

institutions in India. Participation of our University staff members and students in international conferences, global competitions has given the institution opportune moments for exposure at global level.

I wish the graduating batch the very best for their careers & in their life. And remember, you are always welcome to your University. At the same time, I welcome the freshers who have entered the University.

Congratulations editorial team for bringing forth the annual magazine HCELLENCE’15.

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DIRECTOR Mr. Ashok Verghese

Innovation has nothing to do with how many R & D dollars you have. When Apple came up with the Mac, IBM was spending at least 100 times more on R & D. It’s not about money. It’s about the people you have, how you’re led, and how much you get it. Steve Jobs

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REGISTRAR The year 2014-2015 has been eventful at Hindustan University with achievements galore. The vision of our Late Founder Chairman, Dr. KCG Verghese, “Make everyman a success and no man a failure” is adhered in all earnestness. This academic year witnessed several additions of new courses in UG and PG streams. Introduction of specialised programmes, research activities, setting up of Centres of Excellence, promoting entrepreneurship activities by setting up HTBI centre has been the focus this academic year.

India is amongst top 5 countries globally in ‘cited research output’, with 23 universities in the global top 200! Hindustan University is one of the premier institutions in India with tremendous potential working towards excellence in Higher Education for more than 30 years.

Dr. Pon. Ramalingam

Dr. N. Vasudevan

This institution has been keen on working towards expanding its horizons at both

It has been a proud moment for the Management with many accolades for the Institution as well as for the staff and students. It is a commendable feat that Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor, Hindustan University, has been elected unanimously as the Chairman of Chennai Chapter of The Aeronautical Society of India.

national and international events. The focus this year has been on the education and pedagogy with stress on transition

The Institution boasts of receiving the Good Green Governance Award 2014, Best B School Award, Best Private University of the Year by the All India Technical and Management Council (AITMC), Best Private University Promoting Research by Associated Chambers of Commerce of India – ASSOCHAM, award for the Best Private sector initiatives in education for the project titled “Skilling for Employability” at ELETS Knowledge Exchange Summit 2015, CSR Excellence in Education Award for its service rendered in the field of education for 30 glorious years etc. Several awards were received by staff and students.

For the past few years the foundation of success and the path of achievement has been on the seven aspects namely

The testimony of the growth of the Institution is evident in the progress it has made over the years. Students from our nation and abroad choose Hindustan University as their destination for holistic education, and it is well known for the conducive learning environment and plethora of opportunities to excel . The excellent infrastructure, cosmopolitan atmosphere, various scholarships offered, summer school programs abroad, students and staff exchange programmes, value added courses, Outcome based education, CBCS implementation, excellent curriculum, qualified teaching fraternity and above all good placement opportunities has resulted in propelling this institution as the best in the nation. I congratulate all the staff and students for their efforts this academic year for their collective efforts to make this year a successful one. This magazine is the effort of the editorial team and I appreciate the contribution of all the departments for this would be a testimony of the accomplishments of the year 2014-15. Happy Reading!

to a learner-centered paradigm of education and intensive use of technology with Outcome Based Education as a base.

curricula and pedagogy, faculty, research, partnerships, infrastructure, funding, governance and leadership. It is a matter of pride that Hindustan University with its well-planned expansion and student-centric learning driven model of education has bettered its enrolment numbers and has dramatically enhanced its learning outcomes. The partnership with foreign institutions and expansion in research areas has been the forte of success this academic year. The annual magazine is a record of the achievements of the University throughout its academic year. This would give a glimpse of the phenomenal achievements, accolades of the institution, staff and students encompassing the areas of academics, extracurricular and social outreach activities. Congratulations Editorial Team!

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K.Maragatham Kumaravel Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

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Dr. V.K.Saraswat President AeSI

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COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE (COA)

Prof. Ar. Uday Gadkari Chairman Board of Advisor ARCHIPIDIA

It gives me immense pleasure in writing this message for the annual magazine HCellence 2015. I have the privilege to be in correspondence with Hindustan University through School of Architecture. I could see the growth and development of the university by taking this department as an example. Number of guest lectures, educational trips, student exchange programs, conference and exhibitions provide how effective the knowledge sharing process progressing in the University. Architecture, as an educational programme, should give freedom of thought and expression to its learners. I am happy to see from the steady intake of students in Hindustan that its name is flying high amidst its equivalents. I take this opportunity to thank staff, students and the authority that stood behind to reach this level of success. I also thank the Alumni of architecture for their contribution to the growth and development of society. I consider this as an honour to thank the authorities once again for successfully completing yet another accomplishment filled year. Treading the path laid by the late Founder Chairman and making his vision come true ‘To make every man a success and no man a failure’. Congratulations Hcellence 2015 team!

madras management of association (MMA)

Mr. T.Shivaraman MMA - President

I am happy to note that Hindustan University is bringing out its Annual Magazine – Hcellence 2015. It is an ideal forum that reflects the progress and achievements of the staff and students throughout its academic year. Madras Management Association (MMA) has been associated with Hindustan University for the last decade and more. Hindustan University has been very active in MMA’s activities and I would like to place on record that their contribution has been excellent. I am happy to note that Hindustan University has been making great progress right from its inception. This can be attributed to the Vision of its Founder Chairman, Late Dr K.C.G. Verghese and the dedication and spirit of the entire Hindustan University fraternity in taking that Vision forward. The growth both in quality and the number of students passing out from the Institutions and the establishment of the various Centres of Excellence and Research Centres is a testimony to the commitment of the team. It is a pleasure to note that Hindustan Group has been expanding its activities not only in the areas of higher education but also bringing their expertise to the school level. MMA is happy to be part of this growth. I hope that this magazine will spread the knowledge generated by the Institutions and will enlighten the readers. Congratulations to the Editorial team!

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Institution of engineering technology (IET) I’m glad to render a message for Hindustan University magazine 2015. It’s a pleasure to note that the staff of this institution are proud recipients of prestigious awards organised by IET.

Mr. Shekhar Sanyal President

Hindustan University has been spearheaded by a team of talented faculty with great exposure in their respective fields. It is heartening to note that many staff and students are IET members. Several international seminars, lectures and workshops are organised in association with IET. The recent International Lecture on Re-Imagining Society through the Internet of Everything by the School of Computing Sciences in collaboration with IET is a testimony of the academic ventures in the field widening and expanding the horizons of the knowledge related to technology and innovations.

I sincerely wish that Hindustan University students participate and compete for achieving the IET India Scholarship, a Prestigious Award which has been designed to reward and celebrate creativity, excellence, innovation and leadership amongst undergraduate engineering students. I congratulate the contributors to this magazine and wish everyone a great success in all academic pursuits.

tamil nadu olympic association (TNOA) I am extremely delighted to provide a message for the annual magazine of Hindustan University. I have been associated with this institution for several years. The dream of the visionary late Dr. KCG Verghese is being fulfilled by the excellent Management, staff and students. It is with great pride I would say that this is the only institution that has crystallised its immense potential in the field of education and sports. It is indeed interesting to note that the institution has achieved laurels in the field of education, environment and sports. As a testimony to my compliment few of the awards achieved such as, the Best Private University Best Private University Promoting Research by Associated Chambers of Commerce of India, ASSOCHAM, “Srishti GOOD, GREEN,GOVERNANCE AWARD” for the year 2015 and above all Education Excellence Award from Mr. Oomen Chandy, Hon’bl Minister of Kerala for offering over Rs. 2 crore worth scholarships for sports persons, it speaks about the magnanimous efforts of W.I.Davaram I.P.S., the institution to excel in academics and co-curricular activities. President (T.N.O.A) I am extremely pleased that this institution gives due importance acknowledging and recognising the talents of people and encouraging them too. I have been awarded Dr. KCG Excellence Awards in recognition of my work towards society. This institution is an asset to the society as a whole as it imparts not only education but makes it a point strictly adhering to the vision of its Late Founder Chairman, “Make everyman a success and no man a failure”. Best wishes to Hindustan Team for bringing forth its annual magazine.

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Guest Book Mr. P. J. Kurien

Ms. Letika Saran Former Director General of Police “Congratulations on the innovative courses that is being introduced in the college”

Wg. Cr. Pooja Thakur Wing Commander, Indian Airforce “The response of the students and the hospitality of the staff members was overwhelming. The campus is great. Wish the students all the best”

Mr. Arun Nanda Ms. Shobi Sivadasan Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions, Stevens Institute of Technology “Thankyou for your hospitality. Great to meet the academic and administrative leadership at Hindustan.”

Mr. Rakesh Verma Vice President & CTO, Samsung Heavy Industries Ltd. “Impressed. Keep it up”

Dr. Tessy Thomas Outstanding Scientist Director, Advanced System Laboratory, DRDO Hyderabad “Excellent facility for the students to develop their skill and knowledge. Let Hindustan University excel in academics.”

Mr. Robert Pepper VP, Technology Policy, CISCO “It is an honour present todays lecture on the ‘Internet of Everything.’ ” 20

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Chairman, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts Ltd. & Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. I am glad to see that the vision of Dr. K.C.G. Verghese is being implemented and the team continues to do excellent work in the filed of education.

Dr. Hee Ok Kim

Chairman Rajyasabha “A pleasure to visit Hindustan University.”

Mr. Sean Kelly Australian Consul General, Chennai “A pleasure to be back!”

Mr. Manik Sethi Marketing Manager, Elsevier-South Africa “Thanks very much for hosting us. We are happy to be part of the programs at Hindustan University.”

Mr. Ashwin Fernandes

President, Dongguk University “Wish for eternal development of Hindustan University”

Head of Client Relations (Middle East, North Africa & India) at QS “I am happy to be at Hindustan University after hearing so much about it. Thanks to Dr. Aby Sam & Dr. Sherine to champion this visit”

Dr. S. Raghavan

Mr. Krish Dhanam

Professor, Finance and Graduate Programme Coordinator, Embry Riddle University

“Excellent organization, great students”

Mr. Borje Johansson KTH Sweden “Very pleasant to visit HU at such a nice occasion.”

Motivational Speaker, Global Ambassador for the Ziglar Group of companies “Awesome”

Mr. Paul Sellers Director, South India, British Council “An excellent university. Wishing you do well!”

Dr. S. Raghavan Professor, Finance and Graduate Programme Coordinator, Embry Riddle University

“Excellent organization, great students”

Ms. Keit kiisel Head of International Marketing and Communications at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia Estonia “Thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality”

Archbishop George AntonY samy Archdiocese of Madras, Mylapore “I wish and congratulate Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chairperson of HGI for the wonderful service in the field of education. May God Bless you!”

Prof. Dr. Uta Pottigiesser University of Applied Sciences OstwestfalenLippe University, Detmold “Very nice and green campus with a lot of activity going on.”

Mr. Tim Morris NAFEMS, CEO NAFEMS, UK. “A pleasure to be at this institution”

Dr. K. Rosaiah Governor of TamilNadu “I am delighted to have attended the convocation function here. I wish the University success in all future endeavours.” HCELLENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2015

Dr. Prateep V. Philip Mr. Stephen Fleming Newzealand Cricket team and Coach Chennai Super Kings “Fantastic experience”

Ms. Kausalya Devi Honorary Consul of France “Wonderful experience”

Additional Director General of Police Economic Offences Wing “The National Education Day Programme was excellent platform to refocus on the true purpose of education. It was well organized and I hope the students & faculty are benefitted.”

Dr. Sandhya Chintala Vice President, NASSSCOM “Excellent Organisation!”

Mr. Sean Smith Dr. Frank Johnson

Mr. B. Santhanam

Former Captain Australian Women Cricket team “Really enjoyed my time here, I wish you all the best in the future and may Cricket be the No: 1 sport for all. ”

President Ottawa Instrumentation, Ottawa Canada “Very good to be here”

Managing Director, Saint Gobain Glass India Ltd. “Excellent well orchestrated and beautifully conducted function. Proud to be an alumni of this University.”

Mr. P. S. Krishnan

Air Marshal (Retd) S. Varthaman

Scientist & Director, ADE “Extremely important contributions to the Aeronautics sector of the country. Wish you many success.”

PSM, AVSM VM VSM, Air Marshal (Retd) “Thankyou for the opportunity to speak at the Aviation Seminar”

Ms. Lisa Sthalekear

Ms. Aysha Rau Director, Little Theatre “Thank you for inviting me to inaugurate your Drama Club Masquerade. Wish it all the success it deserves.”

His Excellency

Ms. Shanna D. Surendra Cultural Officer, US Consulate, Chennai “What a fantastic initiative! Congrats on the great work conducting OBERF’13 National Conference in Languages.”

Dr. V. Sumantran Vice Chairman, Ashok Leyland “Great Convocation ceremony wishing the institution continued success and glory.”

Ms. Angela Dean

Mr. Lee Joon-gyu

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India “Thankyou very much for the impressive hospitality extended to me. I wish all the glorious future for Hindustan University.

Premium Breakthrough Coach & Certified Master Result Practitioner “Your faculty and students are amazing. Loved every second! Its been a pleasure talking in front of your students. You have a nice resource for nurturing future Automation Engineers. ”

Mr. Rajeev Ahuja Professor, Department of Physics an Astronomy Uppsala Universitet, Sweden “Great success for CENCON ”

Head of School of Technology, University of Derby “Discussed regarding motorsport collaboration with staff and students. They seem to be very keen to start the motorsport programme. ”

Mr. Denis Merchant Dr. Kalyani Mathivanan Vice-Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University “A wonderful place to be in! The Hindustan University is in one word-Impressive”

Mr. Francois Richier Ambassador of France “The start of a promising collaboration between Hindustan University CDTS and French institution. ” 22

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Dr. V. K. Saraswat Former Secretary Defence R&D, Member, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. “It has been an outstanding experience visiting Hindustan University attending Convocation and receiving D.Sc(Honoris Causa). Among the private Universities Hindustan University has earned a good name through quality education. I wish them all the best in future endeavours and invite them to be part of DRDO in building technology for Defence.”

Mr. Sankaran Sundaresan Dept. of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Princeton University , NJ , USA “Glad to visit Hindustan University!”

Rt. Rev. Dr. Mar Theethos Archbishop “Happy to see the growth of the university and green campus. May God bless the university and all the activities.”

Kingston University, London “An excellent visit, great warmth and support given by colleagues and students . The students are very keen and their projects are very good. We hope to establish a working relationship to the benefit of all parties.”

Mr. Sailesh Shetty Vice President, Sales & Dealer Network Division, Toyota Kirloskar Motor “Look forward to a partnership between Hindustan & Toyota to bring out best students for Auto industry.” HCELLENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2015

annual Report 2014-2015

INDO-AUSTRALIAN AWARD

NAFEMS 2015

1. Hindustan University received the Award of Excellence for

Vice - Chancellor

promoting Excellence in Engineering Analysis and Simulation

I am immensely pleased to present the annual report for this

Practices in University by National Agency for Finite Element

academic year. Hindustan has completed 30 years and is stepping

Methods and Standard (NAFEMS), 2015. “Award of Excellence”

into the 31st year. During this long journey, we have accomplished

for promoting CAE practices in University was received by

several laurels. After becoming a university we have carved a

Vice-Chancellor Dr. S. Ramachandran from Mr. Tim Morries,

niche for ourselves amongst the cluster of educational institutions

CEO, NAFEMS, UK

and in the country and we will continue to spread our wings far and wide. This report is a record of the achievements of our faculty, staff and students and a complete report about the activities of this year. AWARDS/RECOGNITION 1. Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor has been awarded the Indo-Australian Award for Meritorious Service on 22nd November 2014.

Institution Awards

Stuart Campbell,, Patrick Suckling, Australian Australian Deputy Consul General to South India, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan University High Commissioner to India, Eugenie Pinto, Indo-Australian Association’s Vice-President and Dr. Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Chennai, India.

CSR Excellence 2015

in recognition of the quality education, prospective career to students, innovations and research & development 3. Hindustan University won the `Good Green Governance Award 2014’ under education category for its environment protection efforts

good green governance award 2015

‘The Most Enterprising Chancellor of the Year’ during the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Awards 2014 Programme held on

Excellence in Education Award 2015 for its service rendered in the field of education for 30 glorious years. This was conferred

THE MOST ENTERPRISING CHANCELLOR OF THE YEAR’

2. Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor has been awarded

2. Hindustan University, Chennai has been awarded with CSR

4. Hindustan University received the Award titled “Global Exposure to Business School Students at Hindustan University” at World Education Awards 2014.

29th August 2014 at New Delhi.

Ms. Anita Gupta, Regional Manager, Hindustan University received the award on behalf of the Chancellor. Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, President, Indian Council for Cultural Relations was the Chief Guest.

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Inauguration of Centre for automation & robotics

Rankings Institution R ANKof INthe GS AND AWARDS Hindustan University Ranked 16 in All India. Ranked 08 in South India. Ranked 04 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 01 in Chennai. Best Multi-Disciplinary Private University in South India by WORLDWIDE ACHIEVERS at India Education Excellence Awards 2014. Indian Management (AIMA) Best B School Survey 2014 School of Management was rated A-7. Good Green Governance Award 2014 by Srishti Publications. Ranked 2 among the top private Engineering Institutions in Chennai. AAA rating for Hindustan University, Chennai. Hindustan University received the MMA Award for Managerial Excellence in Education. School of Management- MBA (General Management) Graded B*** at the National Level. Graded TNA in the state of Tamil Nadu. (Aviation Management) Graded B* at the National level. Graded TNB** in Tamil Nadu. Hindustan UniversitySchool of Management Ranked 30 in South India. Ranked 12 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 6 in Chennai. Ranked 3 in Chennai. Ranked 11 in Tamil Nadu. Hindustan University - School of Management was awarded with B-Schoool Leadership Award in 2012. Hindustan University Ranked 27 in South India, 9 in Tamil Nadu and 4 in Chennai School of Management, Hindustan University is ranked No.2 in India under Top Emerging B-Schools of Excellence Ranked No.4 in Chennai & No.5 in Tamil Nadu

School of Management, Hindustan University is rated AAA

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Inaugurated

Hindustan University was declared winner at World Education Awards 2014 for Global Exposure to Business School Students under Higher Education Category.

• Robotics Laboratory on 20th October 2014 as a part of Centre

Ranked 2nd under Top Emerging Engineering Colleges of Super Excellence in India. Ranked 6th under Top Private Engineering Colleges in India. Hindustan University Ranked 24 in All India. Ranked 13 in South India Ranked 2 in Chennai. Hindustan University received the HR Club™ Campus 2 Corporate 2013 as the 2nd Best Institution in India. School of Management, Hindustan University bags ASSOCHAM AWARD 2014, as the Best B School in South India

for Automation and Robotics. • Hindustan

Hindustan University was awarded with Innovation Leadership Award in 2012. School of Management Ranked 28 in South India. Ranked 8 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 3 in Chennai.

Incubator

Hindustan

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre (HEIC) on 17th April 2015.

Inauguration of HTBI & HEIC

• HITS Mobile App Club “Kinitos” on 24th July 2014 by Mr. Roy

2014.

Antony, Lead, ETA, Infosys, Chennai, • New Electrical Machines Laboratory on 30th July 2014 by Er. V. Sankara Narayanan, Former Addl. Chief Engineer, TNEB • The 100 kW Solar Power System installed in our University by M/s Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd., Bengaluru, was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Toine van Megen, Co-Founder of Auroville Consulting, Auroville, on 17th September 2014. Mr. Rakesh Verma, Vice – President & CTO, Samsung Heavy Industries Hindustan Technology, Mr. K A David, Executive Director(Operation), BHAVINI, Kalpakkam and Mr. Rowland Taylor, Managing Director, Advanced Aircraft Training Ltd, inaugurated the Hindustan Technology and Business Incubator and Hindustan Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre on 17th April 2015.

Inauguration of 100 KW Solar Power system

• The Hindustan Mathematics Club on 25th September 2014 by Dr. Jones Tarcius, Prof., Anna University. • IEEE Robotics & Automation Society Student Branch Chapter on 16th December 2014. • Technical Association IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement

Hindustan University has eceived the Great Patron of Sports and Games award ror the vision, infrastructure, appropriate process and personal to promote Sports and f Games among the youth in India School of Management, Hindustan University is ranked No.2 in Chennai, No.5 in Tamil Nadu and No.21 in South India

Business

• Switching, Wireless & Surveillance Lab by D-Link on 19th June

32 in All India Level. 22 in South India. 10 in Tamil Nadu. 4 in Chennai.

Graded A at the National level. Graded AA+ in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 11 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 3 Chennai along with IIT, NIT and deemed universities and others.

Technology

Inauguration of Centre for Automation and Robotics on 20th October 2014 by Akinori Urakawa, President & CEO Yaskawa, India. and Dr.. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor.

Ranked 20 in India along with IIT’s and Engineering Institutions in terms of Placements / Industry Interface/USP. Ranked 13 in Top Engg colleges of Excellence. Ranked 13 in Top private Engg Colleges. Ranked 3 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked Ranked Ranked Ranked

New Initiatives

Society Student Chapter on 16th December 2014. • Literary Club and Literary Section 19th January 2015 by Ms. Mr. Toine van Megen, Co-Founder of Auroville Consulting, Auroville inaugurated 100 KW solar power system at campus.

Meena Kanthaswamy, Author and Playwright.

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Yildiz Technical University, Turkey

Memorandum of Understanding

NASSCOM

SEVEN MOU’S WERE ALSO SIGNED WITH

14 INTERNATIONAL MOU’S WERE SIGNED WITH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES •

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Yildiz Technical University, Turkey--Mevlana Educational Program(MEP Protocol) with Turkish Higher Education Council, Exchange of 12 faculty members (6 weeks) and 12 students(1 sem) across 6 departments with Financial Assistance on 7th April 2015 University of East London, U.K.--Exchange of Students for Study, Exchange of Faculty for Teaching and Research in June 2014 Dongguk University September 2014

Korea—(2nd

MoU)

Research

• NASSCOM-Training of our students for Global Business Prof. Dr. Mesut GÜNER,Vice-Rector & Academic Affairs, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, Dr. Aby Sam, Director, HITS, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, HITS, Prof. Dr. İsmail YÜKSEK, Rector, YTU, Turkey and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS.

Foundation Skills’ (GBFS) and Foundation Skills in IT (FSIT) Dr. Sandhya Chintala, Executive Director, SSC, NASSCOM & Vice-President NASSCOM and Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, HITS signed an agreement.

Frontier Lifeline Hospital

Stevens University

• Bradley University, US in October 2014 • University of North Florida USA on 15th October 2014 • Texas Tech. University, USA on 15th October 2014 • Management and Science University, Malaysia on 20th December 2014

Cardiovascular Technology, Perfusion Technology • LV Prasad TV and Film Academy, Chennai • The Sankara Nethralaya Academy-MBA in Hospital Management

and past members and family of Round Table India • Cambridge English-The objective of the MoU is to improve the English language standards of students and English teaching

• Hunan University of Humanities Science &Technology, China in September 2014 University of Alabama (Second MOU) on 17 October 2014

• Frontier Lifeline Hospital-Joint offering of UG programs in

• Round Table India-To offer advanced education to the present

• Stevens Institute of Technology, USA in April 2015

•

Industry Partners

standards of teachers. Dr. Dinesh Verma, Dean, School of Systems and Enterprises, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, USA and Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, Hindustan University

Bradley University, USA

• MOU with YASKAWA with the Centre for Automation and MOU was signed by Mrs. Sandhya Cherian, Director, Frontier Life Line Hospital and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS it offers opportunity for students of HITS to learn Health Care Management.

Robotics, HITS.

LV Prasad Academy

• Chang Jung Christian University, Taiwan in December 2014 • National Research Tomsk Polytechnic, University Russia in March 2015 • University of Northampton U.K. in April 2015 • Kookmin University Korea in June 2015

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Vice Chancellor, Dr. S. Ramachandran with Dr. David Glassman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Bradley University

MOU was signed with L.V. Prasad, PV and Film Academy and it offers opportunity for students of HITS to learn Media and Production Management.

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Istanbul Medeniyet University Istanbul, Turkey

STAFF PUBLICATION IN INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL JOURNALS & CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

International Visits • Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Mr. Ashok Verghese,

No. of Papers published by Faculty in International Journals

216

Director, Dr. Aby Sam, Director & Dr. David T. Easow, DD - SOM

No. of papers published by Faculty in National Journals

& IA visited Yildiz Technical University Istanbul, and Istanbul

No.of papers presented by Faculty in International Conference

112

Medeniyet University Istanbul, Turkey from 7th – 10th April

No. of Papers presented by Faculty in National Conference

No. of Papers presented by students in International Journals

No. of Papers presented by students in National Journals

List of Papers presented by students in International Conference

List of Papers presented by students in National Conference

University of Northampton

• Dr.

UK on 26th February 2015. • Dr.

S.NO

Title of the Sponsored Project

Nanoparticles of TPA and CsTPA as catalysts for biodiesel production from used cooking oils with high acid value

DST (Alternate Fuel)

Hybrid Energy Management System using Cyber – Physical Energy System for Micro- grid Applications

Design & Development of 1 KW Hybrid Vertical Axis Wind Turbine System for Low wind Regimes

MNRE

Development of Multi-functional DST Nano carriers for Cancer (Nano-mission) Theranostics Trainer for Tactical Warfare

CVRDE (DRDO)

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Name of the Faculty Dr.A.AnithaDept. of Chemical Engineering

Dr. S.

Admissions, visited University of East London, Southampton University, Warwick Manufacturing Group, Open University &

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

Amount Sanctioned

Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor,

Ramachandran, Vice - Chancellor and Mr. Salim Mahmood, DD

PATENTS: 35 patents were filed during the period

Funding Agency

Anand Jacob Verghese, Pro Chancellor & Mr. Salim

Mahmood, DD - Admissions visited University of Northampton,

Total 563

Five Projects worth Rs.148.45 were sanctioned by Govt. Funding Agencies

2015.

University of Southampton

Consultancy Research Projects

Bradford University, U.K. from 10th June to 16th June 2014. • Dr.

Ramachandran,

Vice-Chancellor

visited

Texas

Technical University, University of Houston, University of S.NO

Consultancy Research Projects

Funding agency

Construction Site Material Management

Target Home Pvt.Ltd

Design of New Civil Block Building

Edifice Const. Pvt Ltd,

Rs.50,000

Self-cured RC beam column & Cold formed steel beams with braced web

Cold formed steel beams with braced web

Rs.82,000

Cube Testing

Ultra Condominium company pvt. Ltd, Chennai &Advaita Homes, Mylapore

Rs.16,800

No:

Albama in Huntsville , University of North Florida, Embry-

Amount

Riddle Aeronautical University, Bradley University, Wichita 1

State University, University of Missouri& UCLA International

Rs.1,00,000

Institute, U.S.A. from 15th to 29th October 2014 for discussion Dr.AK.Parvathy Dept. of EEE

36.84

28..82

48.7

Dr.M.Premkumar Dept. of Mech. Dr.M.Prabaharan Dept. of Chemistry

9.63

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Dr.M.M.Ramya

on colloborative research and signing of MOU.

Warwick Manufacturing group

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Glimpse of Few International Delegates at Hindustan University •

Mr. Ashwin Fernandes, Head QS Asia

Mr. K. Kamalakannan won the SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award

• Mr. K. Kamalakkannan, Associate Professor & HOD (Auto) received SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award – 2015 for his outstanding as one of the top engineering educators.

Mr. Ashwin Fernandes , Head QS Asia visited Hindustan

• Mr. T. Sudalai Muthu, Assistant Professor - CSE department has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by India Didactics Association for his support and contribution in the Online Jury Evaluation of Pearson Teaching Awards 2014.

University on 17th December 2014. His presentation focused on three important aspects namely QS Rankings, QS Star Ratings, and the presentation titled, “Two Pillars of Academic Reputation” •

HE Mr. Sean Kelly, Australian Consul General, Chennai visited Hindustan University on 27th June 2014, to promote

Mr. Sean Kelly, Australian Consul General

Australian Endeavour Scholarship awards. •

Ms. Raja Kausalya Devi Apparao, Honorary Consul of France Day on 3rd March 2015. Prof. Dr. Uta Pottgiesser, Dean, School of Architecture University for Applied Science, Detmold Germany, visited Hindustan University on 19th December 2014

Dr. Rajeswari Mukesh, HOD (CSE) – IET Women Engineer Award

• Infosys Campus Connect conducted a competition in June 2014, three staff members won the Inspire - The Faculty Excellence Awards - Mr. M. Sambath, won the bronze medal and Mr. J. Thangakumar and Mr. T. Sudalaimuthu won the distinguished facilitator awards • Mr.G.Muthukumaran, Associate Professor of Electronics and Instrumentation received 1st prize NIYANTRA-2014 The annual Graphical System Design contest at National Instruments India, Bangalore

at Chennai was the Chief Guest for the International Women’s

•

Staff Awards

Ms. Raja Kausalya Devi, Honorary Consul of France

• Ms. V. Kanpur Rani, AP/EEE presented the project “Caterpillar Robot – Bio inspired smart Search & Rescue Robot for Disaster Management” got shortlisted in the NASA Tech Brief – Create the Future Contest on June-2014. • Dr. M. K. Badrinarayanan, Assoc. Prof., MBA and Mr. Shyam R Nair, AP/ANRO finalist in the 18th MMA Competition for Young Managers on the theme “India 2015: The Year of Resurgence” h • Dr. V. Hariram and his team won 2nd prize in the PAL’s Innovation Challenge held at IIT Chennai on March 2015 IET Chennai Network Awards - 2014 was given to the following Hindustan University staff members during the AGM held at Chennai on 16th August 2014:• Dr. Rajeswari Mukesh, HOD (CSE) – Women Engineer Award. • Dr. K. Komathy – HOD (IT) – Sir. C.V. Raman Research Award • Dr. A.K. Parvathy – HOD (EEE) – Er. D.A. Rajan Promotional Award.

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Team Recon from the School of Aeronautical Sciences participated in 2014 Mission 7 of International Aerial Robotics Competition conducted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, Yantai, China and won the Most Innovative Design Award 2014

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Students from Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Hindustan University participated in the SAE Aero Design Competition held at Lakeland, Florida, USA from 13th -15th March 2015. 75 teams from across the globe participated in the competition. The entry from the Hindustan University was named ASTRA Goutham, Azarudeen , Meharaj, Varun, Mohamed, Gladston, Mani, Karthik, Boopathi, Kevin Joy, Gomathi, Abinaya, Nivedha, Lakshmi and Nishant.

•

CAN-SAT 2014

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS Students Autonomous Underwater Vehicle SAUVC 2015

KTH Master’s Challenge 2015 A group of students and Faculty Advisors Mr. G. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor, EIE and Mr. A. Muthuvel, Assistant Professor, Auto

Ms. Nishita Vegi of Aero. Dept. won 1st prize in the KTH Master’s Challenge 2015 to pursue Masters in Aerospace Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Dept. participated in the 3rd International Competition on Students

TEAM BLACKBIRD CANSAT 2014 held at Burkett , Texas, US , Aasish, Bharathraj, Ridhwan, Linci, Punita, Nithya, Arif, won the “Most Innovative Design Award” International Aerial Robotics Competition Conducted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International at Yantai,China , JULY 2014.

from 6th - 8th March 2015. The team built a Autonomous Underwater

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUVC) 2015 - organized by National University of Singapore in association with IEEE-OES Singapore Society Vehicle (AUV) and was appreciated for its innovative design under the 32 Kgs category.

Team ASTRA

STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Mr.Pulkit Goel , Automobile Engineering student of Hindustan University has won the “Student of the year Award”, constituted by SAE India Foundation

Team Vinai

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Ajith Kumar, Ashvin Balaji, Madhan Raj, Mohanraj and Vinod S, of the Aerospace Engineering, were the members of the Team Vinai that participated in the Global Competition Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2015. They were amongst the 100 teams selected from 518 teams that participated from around the world. Team Vinai was placed second in this International Event. The Faculty Advisor for the team was Mr. G. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Prof. School of Aeronautical Sciences.

GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIp Ms. Trena Jenifer III Year B. Arch student from School of Architecture was awarded the Global Scholarship, by Korean Government under Semester Abroad Programme (SAP) at Dongguk University, Korea. She attended the programme from November to December 2014. HCELLENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2015

5th International Youth Convocation of Y’s Men International 2014

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/SEMINARS •

5th International Youth Convocation of Y’s Men International 2014 edition was hosted by Hindustan University, Chennai from 4th August to 10th August, 2014. The Youth Convocation brought together Youth Leaders and members from different parts of the world to build friendship and trust between people. Delegates from 6 continents and 30 countries were part of this accredited event.

International Conference on International Conference on Robotics,

Automation, Control and Embedded System

(RACE 2015). •

International Conference on Computing, Communication & Energy Systems(CESCON-2015).

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5th International Youth Convocation of Y’s Men International 2014.

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International Seminar on “Solar Energy – Recent Trends and Policy”

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International Seminar on “Adaptive Building Envelopes Concepts of Holistic Building Design”.

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International Seminar on Resilience Engineering

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International Seminar on Research Challenges in Big Data

Inauguration of Zonasa 2014 on the theme “Extreme Architecture”

CONVOCATION 2014 •

The 5th Convocation of Hindustan University was held on 27th September 2014.

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Mr. Arun Nanda, Chairman, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts Ltd. and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. was the Chief Guest and he delivered the Convocation Address.

Honoris Causa was presented to •

Dr. Tessy Thomas, Outstanding Scientist, Director, Advanced Systems Laboratory, DRDO, Hyderabad.

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Dr. Hee Ok Kim, President, Dongguk University, South Korea were presented with HonorisCausa

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GLIMPSE OF THE WINNERS IN SPORTS EVENTS • Mr. K. Rubesh, I year Aeronautical student won Gold

• University Badminton Men Team won the Winner’s

Medal in Kick Boxing under Senior Category (91 Kg

Trophy in the State Level Inter Deemed University

Weight) held in Faridabad, Haryana.

Tournament organized by SDAT, Chennai.

• University Basketball Women team secured Winner

• Three of our students participated in the prestigious

Trophy in 1st State Level Tournament organized by

Indian Dressage League competitions – South Zone

Sivagangai Basketball Association..

and Mr. Vikas Pandey came 3rd in the Equitation Class

• University Basketball Women team secured Winner Trophy in State Level Inter Deemed University Basketball Women Tournament organized by Sastra University.

– Advanced –I Category. Hindustan Horse Riding Team has won all three medals in Tent Pegging Event at Chennai Equitation Centre Horse .

CELEBRATIONS Christmas Celebrations

Founder’s Memorial Day Celebrations

Christmas Day celebrations was held on10th December 2014. The Most Rev. Dr. George Antonysamy, Diocese of Madras, Mylapore, Chennai was the Chief Guest.

Founder’s Memorial Day was held on 14th Feb 2015 Dr. M. Gabriel, Academic Director, Mylapore Institute for Indigenous Studies delivered the Memorial Address

Teachers Day

Engineers Day

Teacher’s Day was celebrated on 5th September 2014 Dr. A. Gnanam, Former Vice Chancellor of Bharathidasan, Madras and Pondicherry Universities was the Chief Guest.

Engineer’s Day was held on 15th Sept 2014. Dr. Arunkumar M Sampath , GM, Monocoque Platform, M&M, Chennai was the Chief Guest

University Day

REPUBLIC DAY

University Day Celebrations was held on 17th April 2015. Mr. Rakesh Verma, Vice-President &CTO, Samsung Heavy Industries, was the Chief Guest. Guest of Honors were Mr. K A David, Executive Director(Operation), BHAVINI, Kalpakkam and Mr. Rowland Taylor, Managing Director, Advanced Aircraft Training Limited.

Republic Day Celebrations was held on 26th Jan 2015. Chief Guest was Wg. Cdr. Madhusoodhanan, Commanding Officer, President, Regional Examination Board(South), Indian Air Force Station, Tambaram.

• University Basketball Women team bagged Winner Trophy in FEMFEST 2015 State Level Inter Collegiate Basketball Tournament organized by Sathyabama University. • University Basketball Women team secured Winner Trophy in National Level Inter College Tournament organized by PSN College of Engineering, Tirunelveli. • University Badminton Men Team won the Winner’s Trophy in the Loyola ICAM Trophy – State Level Intercollegiate

Tournament

organized

Loyola

College of Engineering & Technology. • University Badminton Men Team won the Winner’s Trophy in the SRM Milan ’15 Tournament organized by SRM University, Chennai. 38

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CELEBRATIONS INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY

The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. G. John Samuel, Founder Director, Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai.

SARDAR VALLABHABHAI PATEL DAY

CULTURALS Yarona 2014

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Birth Anniversary was celebrated as National Unity Day on 31st October 2014. Commodore (Retd) S. Shekhar was the Chief Guest.

EDUCATION DAY

anti-ragging day

Fr. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu, S.J. Entomology Research Institute Loyola College, Chennai was the Chief Guest during the Education Celebrations.

Mr. Sanjay Ramaswami, Advocate, Madras High Court was Chief Guest for the Anti-Ragging campaign conducted at HITS on 11th July 2014.

ONAM

WOMEN’S DAY

Yarona 2015, the inter-department cultural extravaganza of Hindustan University was celebrated on March 19 & 20, 2015.

Onam was celebrated on 28th August 2014. Mr. Alphonse, Music Director was the Chief Guest.

Fiesta 2014

International Women’s Day celebration was held on 8th March 2015. Ms. Raja Kausalya Devi, Honorary Consul of France was the Chief Guest.

Fiesta 2014 was celebrated on 10th October 2014. Dr. S.Santha Kumar, Former Dean (Academic) & Professor IIT M was the

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Chennai Express movie

Chief Guest. Staff and students were presented awards.

fame, Mr. Besant Ravi, Film Artist. Several competitions were

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held. There was a special mimicry performance by Mr. Badava Gopi, a renowned mimicry artist. The overall championship trophy was won by the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Alumni Meet & Social Outreach activities HITSAA Alumni Meet 2014

Special Outreach

Special Outreach Programs in tune with the Swachh Bharat Mission, Govt. of India was conducted on 11th Dec. 2014. The two significant National Level campaigns were , “Save the Girl Child” and PM’s Swachh Bharat Mission. The Chief Guest of the programme was Ms. G. Meenathal, Project Hindustan University (HITS) in association with HITS Alumni Association (HITSAA) held the Annual Alumni Meet 2014 on 22 November 2014. Mr. Sahil, Founder and Director, FuturEd, was the Chief Guest.

Director, Rural Development Scheme, Kancheepuram District. Dr. Pon Ramalingam, Registrar, Hindustan University, and

Department reports

several government officials from various sectors namely Dr. S. Rajasekaran, Deputy Director (Health Care), Saidapet, Mr. Chinnakutty, President, Padur Panchayat, Dr. D. Sivakumar,

137 alumni participated in the event. There were representatives

Field Publicity Officer, Puducherry, Dr. C. M. Arul Selvi, Medical

from almost every batch of alumni from the first batch who

Officer, Kelambakkam, Dr. K. P. Arjunan, State Head, Tamil Nadu

passed out in 1989 to the current 2014 batch of graduates. Office

Siddha Club, Vellore, participated in the Special Awareness

bearers of HITSAA including Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, HITS,

Programme.

attended the event and interacted with the alumni. Mr. Sanakraj Patwa, President, HITSAA, senior alumni Mr. Maniarasan Ilagnayeru (Civil - 1992 batch) and six alumni from the year 2000 MECH batch - Mr. Jayakishan, Mr. Rajesh, Mr. Jayakumar, Mr. Viswanathan, Mr. Ashok Raj and Mr. Prabhu, shared their experiences with the audience. Mr. Ram Jawahar, Secretary, HITSAA, proposed the vote of thanks. 42

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Award of Ph. D., MS (by Research) & M. Phil.

CENTRE FOR RESEARCH &

5 Candidates were awarded Ph. D Degree and 7 Candidates received M. Phil Degree during the Convocation held in Sept. 2014.

CONSULTANCY

Sponsored Research Projects: The University’s Centre for Research and Consultancy (CRC) is a service unit under the Office of the Director (Research). It provides valuable support in fulfilling the University’s Vision-Mission through its programs and services. CRC promotes and nurtures a culture of genuine intellectual involvement in the research, advances interand multi-disciplinary studies, and serves as a clearinghouse for information related to faculty research activities on campus, among others.

Programs and Services offered by the Centre: • Administers the Academic Research Program • Monitors externally-funded projects under taken by the different departments and research centers • Disseminates salient findings of completed researches • Provides project development and implementation assistance • Documents and assists in the formulation, review, and amendment of guidelines and policies governing research in the University The Centre is headed by Dr. G. Ilavazhagan, Director, Research and assisted by four research coordinators. Dr. A. Anitha, Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering coordinates the Generic Training Programme for Research Scholars, Dr. P. S. Raghavan, Professor, Dept. of Chemistry coordinates the Academic Research, Dr. D. G. Harris Samuel, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering coordinates the Consultancy Projects and Dr. N. Kavitha, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering coordinates the funded projects.

Research Scholars: Total of 371 Research Scholars are registered for Ph. D and during the year 115 candidates enrolled. The total number of full time Research scholars is 41. Two candidates enrolled M. Phil and one candidate enrolled in MS (by research) course.

HITS Teaching Research Fellowship: Hindustan University offers HITS Teaching Research Fellowship (HTRF) for Full Time Research Scholars. Out of 41 Full time research scholars 27 are provided Fellowships.

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Four Research Projects worth Rs. 138.82 Lakhs were sanctioned during the academic year 2014-2015 by DST and MNRE (Two Projects each). Three Projects worth Rs. 63.05 Lakhs have been recommended for sanction by DRDO.

Consultancy Projects: Four Consultancy Projects worth Rs.2.48 Lakhs were carried out by Dept. of Civil Engineering

Dr. G. ILAVAZHAGAN Director

Generic Training Programme for the Research scholars As a part of the Generic Training Programme, Interactive sessions on topics such as conceptualizing research, some practical tips and Do’s & Don’t’s of Good Research, Introduction to Taguchi’s Design of Experiments were organized for research scholars during the year 2014-2015.

DRDO - HITS Lecture Series: To promote interaction with Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Hindustan University has initiated the DRDO-HITS Lecture Series and under this series Distinguished Scientists and Directors from DRDO deliver Distinguished Lectures. During the year 2014-15, Dr. K. Tamilmani, Distinguished Scientist & Director General (Aero Systems), Dr. Manas K. Mandal, Distinguished Scientist & Director General (Life Sciences), Dr. A. K. Saxena, Outstanding Scientist & Director, Defence Materials and Supplies Research & Development Establishment delivered DRDO-HITS Lectures on topics such as Indian Aeronautics Today & Tomorrow, Multifunctional Materials and Advanced Composites for Aerospace Applications etc.

Interaction with R&D organizations A team headed by Dr. G. Ilavazhagan visited NEL CAST limited, one of the leading manufacturer of ductile iron casting and Madras cements, the fifth largest cement producer in India. Dr. K. Ramajeyathilagam, Senior professor, Mr. C Suresh and Mr. Amal Seba Thomas both Assistant Professors visited Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a Laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Bangalore and Dr. M. M. Ramya, Professor, Dept. of Computer Applications visited Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam.

Research Publications The research publications in Journals and Conferences indicate the involvement of faculty and students in research activities. There were a total of 549 publications during 2014 out of which 278 were in journals. The number of papers cited is also increased indicating the good quality of research publications.

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Centre for Clean Energy and Nano Convergence (CENCON)

Nanotechnology towards new generation clean energy” by Prof.J.Kumar, Director, Crystal Growth Centre , Anna University, “Thin film technology towards hybrid solar cell” by Dr. Ganapathy Subramaniam, QSRC, Dongguk University, and “Basics of semiconductor technology & Fundamentals of Vacuum technology” by Prof. T. W. Kang, Director, QSRC, Dongguk Univesity, Republic of Korea during Sept.-Oct. 2014.

About Department The Centre for Clean Energy and Nano Convergence (CENCON) was established by Hindustan University in collaboration with Quantum –functional Semiconductor Research Centre (QSRC) of Dongguk University, Korea with an objective to promote basic and applied research, develop products for exploiting the concept of Nano- Convergence. CENCON was inaugurated by His Excellency, Late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India on 6th January 2011. An environmental friendly green technology has been developed for the fabrication of nanomaterials. The Centre has collaboration with KTH, Sweden. CENCON is a member of the International Consortium on Nanotechnology Convergence consisting of Dongguk University (Korea), California Nano Systems Institute (University of California Los Angeles, USA), Institute of Microelectronics Technology (Russia), Anna University and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. CENCON offers Post Graduate (M.Tech.) Programme and Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.) in Nanotechnology. Areas of Research at CENCON :

Dr. Puspamitra Panigrahi, Head

• Computational Condensed Matter Physics • Phosphor materials for Solar Energy Application • Material for Hybrid Solar Cells • Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices • Materials for environmental pollution degradation The Centre is carrying out a DRDO Funded Research Project entitled “Enhancement of photovoltaic efficiency by Down conversion phosphors for underwater solar panels towards naval applications” at a Cost 22.2 lakhs CENCON has a well equipped Central

1. Dr. Puspamitra Panigrahi , Scientist E visited Dongguk University, Seoul Korea for a project in collaboration with QSRC, Dongguk University. 2. Ms. K. Srimathi ,Research Associate, Hindustan University working in QSRC Lab, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea handling Pulse Laser Deposition(PLD) 3. Ms. R. Veena, Research Associate visited Dongguk University, Seoul Korea and Ms. Padma Sheeba, Research Scholar visited Dongguk University, for projects.

Instruments Facility (CIF) providing sophisticated analytical equipment to scientific community for their advanced research. The Faculty and Scholars of CENCON have published 7 Scientific publications in indexed Journals and write up on one of them has appeared in Nature India. Their research work also has been presented in 5 National / International Conferences during the Year 201415. The Centre has organized Three Seminars on various topics of importance such as 46

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CENTRE FOR DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY STUDIES About CDTS CDTS was formally inaugurated by His Excellency M. Francois Richier, Ambassador of France to India on 13 July 2012. CDTS conducted the second international conference, DEFED2012, at Chennai on 23rd and 24th November 2012. 1

HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMENTS •

MOU has been signed between Hindustan University and Cranfield University – the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom at Shrivenham to conduct selected existing Cranfield University PG Certification, Diploma, Masters Programs and short term courses in India for Defence Services as well as public and private sector Defence Industries.

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A Tripartite Agreement was signed with Cranfield University and world renowned Missile system manufacturer, MBDA. Action initiated to pursue the PG course on Cyber security, with the tie up between Hindustan University and Warwick University and an executive management course with Glyndwr University.

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Three students from CDTS – Ms. Yazhini, Mr. Arjun Sasidharan and Mr. Desi Anil , I batch of MBA- Defence Technology Management Programme had presented a paper at the National Conference NCCM 2014 on18th and 19th Dec 2014 titled “Improving the Combat Effectiveness of Main Battle Tank Gun System by Continuous Monitoring of Heat Transfer across the barrel thickness“ and the paper earned appreciation.

Mr. B. RAJAGOPALAN Head

1. Participants in the CDTS- seminar on “ India’s Growing Military Strength In the Region- Role of Military Air Power”

2. Cmde (Retd) R. Seshadri Vasan, Indian Navy, Former Regional Commander - Coast Guard spoke on the “Role, Mission and Challenges of The Air Arm of Indian Navy” 3. CDTS team visited CVRDE, Avadi in Sep 2014.

GUEST LECTURE Mr. Sean Kelly, Australian Consul- General for South India gave a lecture on Emerging Dimensions of Indo Australian Relationships, with particular emphasis on Defence Technology on 6th November 2014. National Conference NCCM-2014 The National Conference on Condition Monitoring - NCCM-2014 was held at CVRDE Avadi on December 18th and 19th Dec 2014. This was a very prestigious event in the Calendar of events of the DRDO for which HU was the Gold sponsor. Prof. B. Rajagopalan, HOD – CDTS and member of the National Advisory Committee on Condition Monitoring chaired the fourth session in the conference. CDTS –Students (5 from 2013-15 Batch and 4 from 2014-16) of MBA-

CDTS staff and students

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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AT HU:

Office OF INTERNATIONAL AFAIRS

Conducted four months EIBIS (English Language , Indian History, Art & Culture and Business Studies) course for students from Dongguk University Korea and EICIS (English & Indian

Every day at Hindustan University academic staff and students are working to gain knowledge,

Culture for International Students) course for Jeonju University, Inje University, and Dong-A

solve problems and conduct research addressing global concerns. The Office of International

University students. During their course the students were taken for an industrial visit to

Affairs (OIA) fosters international partnerships, supports the international activities of all

Hyundai and POSCO by Dr. Akkara Sherine, Academic Coordinator. The students also

schools, departments, and centers at Hindustan University (HU); promotes students and its

celebrated International Lunar Day and International Mother Tongue Day and participated

faculty to international audiences and works to increase the visibility of HU’s international

in various regional events. Majority of the students underwent the above program got

activities around the globe.

internships in Chennai and 8 students accepted the offer from Hyundai, SeAH, Doowon and

Last year OIA welcomed over 200 international dignitaries and delegations to the HU. Today

Korean Consulate.

HU has 135 foreign and NRI students from 24 countries in the campus. INTERNATIONAL VISITS:

Dr. DAVID T. EASOW Deputy Director

SCHOLARSHIPS: Several students, research scholars and faculty received international scholarship. Ms.

As part of the collaboration to sign the Mevlana Exchange Programme Protocol and for the

Nishita Vegi, won the first prize in the national level KTH Master’s Challenge under the

renewal of the MOU the delegation from Hindustan University headed by Chancellor Dr.

category Aerospace Engineering. Mr. Nageswara Rao from EIE, applied for Doctoral Degree

Elizabeth Verghese visited the Yildiz Technical University at Istanbul, Turkey.

program and Mr. Nanda Kumar from Auto, applied for Master Degree program have been

INTERNATIONAL MOU’S: Fourteen (14) International Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were signed for Exchange of Students for Study, Exchange of Faculty for Teaching & Research, Exchange of Research Scholars, Joint Research Projects, Participation in Seminars, Conferences, Special Lectures, Summer Program, Internship etc.

awarded the full scholarship to pursue their studies in Renewable Energy at Naresuan University, Thailand. 7 students and 5 faculty have been awarded Mevlana Scholarship by Turkish Higher Educational Council. 5 research scholar and 2 students received Dongguk and Korea Government Scholarship.Expanding Cross-cultural competence and international experience in today’s global economy is a large part of preparing our students for tomorrow social, political and economic challenges. HU provided opportunity for over

We enable our students, research scholars and faculty to have international experiences in

120 students to participate in international conferences, events and competitions in China,

a variety of ways. Last year OIA organized Study abroad, students. Research scholars and

Singapore, Europe, USA and Cambodia and won several awards and enabled many faculty

faculty exchange program, industry visits, international summer programs / training / camps

to participate and present papers in international conferences and visits to universities and

and internships for over 250 students in Singapore, China, Malaysia, Korea, Germany, Taiwan,

industries abroad.

Latvia and USA.

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Aeronautical engineering

SCHOOL OF INTERNATONAL AFFAIRS

About the Department The School is endowed with various aircraft, which will be used for study of Aircraft Engineering. Low speed wind tunnel and Smoke wind tunnel are used for flow visualization of various models. The “Flight Simulator” available in house, provides an in-depth dimension to the flight mechanics. The students are exposed to the efficient use of flight envelopes and the complexity of aircraft stability and Instrumentation. In addition to it, the students are given flying training at Cessna Aircrafts in Orient Flying School. ACHIEVEMENTS Faculty Achievements: 1

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Special Memento to Dr. Dilip A Shah at International conference on Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring held at Bangalore on 17 Oct 2014

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Mr.S. Karunakaran (Lab Instructor) received the Best Faculty Award in SAE convention 2014 .

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Dr. R. Asokan, received Appreciation award from INFOSYS AND SPIRIT GLOBAL INC for the past three years 2012, 2013 & 2014 for Spirit Global Design Challenge (SGDC).

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Faculty Advisor Dinesh Kumar.G with Team “Direwolves” participated in SAE Aero Design WEST-2015 at VAN NUYS California USA from 21st to 23rd April 2015. 16 teams qualified for flying and Team Dire Wolves from Hindustan University is one of them.

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The achievement of the Hybrid Rocket Research group (Yash Pal & Ravikumar V) of Hindustan University is published in the journal “Aerospace America” December 2014 issue (p.61) a Publication of the American Institute of Aeronautics and astronautics

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Dr. Dilip A Shah serving as: •

Editorial Board member of Journal of Aerospace Engineering and Technology.

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Editorial Board Member (Advisory Committee member) of ISRASE

MBA Students Study Tour to Malaysia

Student Achievements

POSCO Industrial Visit by EIBIS Batch IV students

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Hyundai officials visit to HU and EIBIS Batch IV

Team of Aeronautical students won the “Most Innovative Design Award” International Aerial Robotics Competition Conducted by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International at Yantai, China , July 2014.

Mr. Nageswara Rao , EIE, and Mr. Nanda Kumar from Auto, along with Dr. Pornpimol Sugandhavanija, Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai

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Ms. Nishita Vegi, Final Year of Aeronautical Department has won the first prize in the national level KTH Master’s Challenge 2015 under the category Aerospace Engineering, conducted by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden – Value of the Total Award: Approx 1.5 Crores INR is worth 2.26 lakh USD.

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Valedictory Ceremony of EIBIS Batch IV students from Dongguk University.

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Three groups of students (TEAM ASTRA, TEAM AVIATORS, TEAM PRANDTL) from Hindustan University participated in SAE Aero Design at East, an international competition for technical students held recently at Lakeland, Florida,U.S. The Global Aero Design Competition was held at Lakeland, Florida, USA from 13th - 15th March 2015.

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Ruben Rajasekar a full time Research scholar was awarded a Fellowship (Rs. 30000/month) under Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme for five years from 2014-19. (Supervisor : Dr. R. Asokan)

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Team GARUDA participated in the SAE Aero Design West Competition in Micro class 2014 at Texas, USA on 28th - 30th March 2014 received 12th place out of 82 teams. (Mentored by Mr. G. Dinesh Kumar).

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The Team Pandavas from Hindustan University took part in the International Micro-Air Vehicle -2014 competition held in Netherlands and reached finals among many teams in the world.

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Team VANGUARD participated in SAE 2014 Aero Design East Micro Class (Marietta, Georgia ,USA) received 4th place in oral presentation.

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Team “ASTRA” participated in SAE 2014 Aero Design West Advanced CLASS (Fort Worth, Texas, USA). (Mentored by Dr. Dalbir Singh).

SEMINAR School of Aeronautical Sciences and Aeronautical Society of India jointly organized a Seminar on “Airworthiness and Flight Safety” on 19th and 20thSep 2014. The resource persons were: Dr. P. S. Krishnan, DS & Director, ADE, Mr. S. S. Subramania Sastry, DGM, CYIENT Ltd, Mr. Sadat, Maintenance Engineer, TN Govt SYMPOSIUM Two day “National Level Technical Symposium”Albedo’14, on 11th October 2014 organized by School of Aeronautical Sciences at Hindustan University. WORKSHOPS Dr. V. Ramanujachari, Director, Research & Innovation Centre, DRDO, was the Chief Guest. Dr. Tim Morris, CEO, NAFEMS,UK, was the Guest of Honour during the National Workshop on Design & Analysis of Composite Structures” held at Hindustan University on 6th February 2015. Workshop on Computational Fluid Dynamics by Dr. Sekhar Majumdar, Professor, NMIT and Dr. SN .Sridhara, Director, KSSEM on 6,7 Feb 2015 PATENTS Mr. Dinesh Kumar G & D. Balaji-- “910/CHE/2013” – “Inbuilt starting system for Ramjet engine” Dr. Dalbir Singh – 3255 / CHE / 2014” – “Hybrid wing concept for increased UAV performance” Mr. P.S.B. Kirubakaran – “3253 / CHE / 2014” – ‘System for prediction of Fly-By Near Earth objects” Mr. Dinesh Kumar G “3247/CHE/2014” – “Innovative Hybrid Vehicle” Mr. Dinesh Kumar G “3248/CHE/2014” –“ Self Starting Scram Jet Engine”

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Dr. Dilip Shah, HOD, Aero receiving Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring Award.

Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Dr. Dilip Shah, HOD and team at the Airshow Aero-India 2015, Bangalore.

Dr. Asokan & Team Spirit Global Design Inc.

Team “Direwolves” participated in SAE Aero Design WEST-2015 at VAN NUYS California US

Students particpated at the Global Aero Design Competition held at Lakeland, Florida, US

Mr. Karunakaran, received the Best Lab Instructor Award during the University Day Celebrations, 2014.

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School of Architecture Architecture

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Striving to hold the head high, the School of Architecture at Hindustan University is committed to impart quality education to learners through creative, constructive, competitive yet socially sustainable approach. With the present intake of 120 undergraduates and 60 postgraduates, the school is maintaining a steady pace of growth with additional postgraduate courses in the pipeline. It has stamped its global footprint through collaboration with many premier foreign universities

Aeronautical

like Technical University, Berlin, University of Detmold, Germany with MOU signed

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for students exchange programme. It has the credibility working in hands with prestigious government organization like CMDA, TNSCB, involving students in the field projects study & research. To nurture learning process and imbibe professionalism, the school annually hosts national and international conferences, thought provoking guest lectures by eminent visiting faculty and Architects from around the world. A team of well experienced academicians facilitates creative thought process and research orientation amongst the learners and fosters the spirit of becoming socially responsible Architects and Planners, treading the school to be one among the top-notch private academic universities. The M.Arch Programme, introduced in 2012 is expanding ,now offering M.Arch General, M.Arch Housing and M.Plan Academic results are exhibited and published. The International cooperation of School of Architecture is expanding.

PROF. KERSTIN FRICK Dean PG and Collaboration

Students participate in international Semester Exchange and Summer University Exchange Programmes. International workshops and guest lectures are becoming part of our regular activities. As our academic efforts are internationally recognized and we are looking forward to an exciting academic year addressing current architectural issues in the form of live projects and a further expansion of our International Cooperation in terms of research and related activities.

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The School of Architecture was established in 1993 with an intake of 40 students with the approval of the Council of Architecture. The intake is now 120 with due approval by the Council of Architecture. School of Architecture also offers post graduate programmes - M.Arch (General/Housing). Ever since its launch, the faculties of the school have put their best to mould the future of the building architects into excellent designers. Regular update is done in the software tools like Photoshop, AUTOCAD, 3D Studio max, Revit. The School has been identified as one of the State Resource Institutes (SRI) nominated by the State Government to conduct “National Programme for Capacity Building of Architects in Earthquake Risk Management (NPCBAERM) to practicing Architects. The School is authorized by the Council of Architecture (COA) for conducting the National Aptitude Test (NATA) for admission in Bachelor of Architecture course. The School is entrusted to document heritage buildings in and around Chennai by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) as part of Heritage Conservation. The School of Architecture has signed MOU with Technical University, Berlin & University of Detmold, Germany for student exchange programme. The school is also working with Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB) to design a layout for their proposed development for Slum Rehabilitation in Athipattu village in Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA).

National Seminar on “Conservation in Urban Architecture” in association with Goethe Institute, Chennai was conducted on 21st August 2014. The main speakers were Ar. Tara Murali, Ar. Ajith Koujalgi, Ar. Debasish Nayak & Dr. Binumol Tom.

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

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Ms. Trena Jenifer of 4th Year won the Global Korea Scholarship, by Korean Government which is worth Rs. 12,00,000/-

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Ms. Manasa , final year student participated in the Schindler awards 2015 in cooperation with ETH Zuerich on 31st, Dec, 2014.

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Mr. Hariharapriyan, Mr. Parouthi & Mr. Ragavendran of 3rd year, participated in the University of Westminister Trophy - organized by NASA on 12th Oct, 2014.

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Ms. Krithi Priyadharshini was awarded Kurula Varkey Design Forum 2015 organised by CEPT University, Ahmedabad for Best thesis titled “Housing for All” from 14th Feb to 16th Feb, 2015

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50 students took part in NASA 2014 hosted by MIDAS, Chennai.

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Mr. Sandheep Vijay, III year B.Arch, Ms. Hena Damadharan & Ms.Rajitha Grace, Ist Year M.Arch attended Semester Abroad Programme (SAP) at Detmold University, Germany from 1st April - 15th May 2015.

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Ms. Sinduja D, Ms. Aishwarya Richie C.A.& Ms. Reshma Johnson of III Year B.Arch went to Detmold University, Germany under SAP from 1st March 2015 to 30th August 2015.

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MS. Revathy T.R III Year B. Arch student visited Dongguk University, Korea under SAP from 20th February 2015 to 30th June 2015.

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Ms. Trena Jennifer III Year B. Arch student visited Dongguk University, Korea under SAP from 1st September 2014 to 30th November 2014.

International seminars / Lectures •

International Seminar on “Architectural Acoustics – Experience and Experiments” was organized by School of Architecture on 20th Jan, 2015. Dr. Ramani Ramakrishnan, Professor in Architectural Science, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada was the speaker.

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International Seminar on “Adaptive Building Envelopes Concepts of Holistic Building Design” was organized by School of Architecture on 19th Dec, 2014. Prof. Dr. Uta Pottgiesser, University of Applied Science Detmold, Germany was the resource person.

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Transparence 2014 Grand Finale was conducted by Saint Gobain Glass, India on 27th February 2015 at HITS. The prominent speakers who were part of the event was Ar. Oscar G. Consessao, Ar. C. N. Ragavendran and Ar. Ravi Sarangan.

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International Guest Lecture on “Design Optioneering” was organized by School of Architecture on 20th Aug, 2014. Ar. Vignesh Kaushik, alumni of our institution and researcher, Design Automation Lab, NUS, Singapore was the resource person.

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Hindustan University also hosted the Southern Level Regional Jury of Transparence 2014 conducted by Saint Gobain Glass on 28th November, 2014.

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International Guest Lecture on “Environment responsive facades” was organized by School of Architecture on 30th July, 2015. Dr. Pravin Bhiwapurkar,Ohio School of Architecture & Environmental Design, Kent State University was the resource person.

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ZONASA 2014 was conducted on the theme “Extreme Architecture” from 27th June 2014 to 29th June 2014. The main speakers for the event were Ar. Jaisim, Ar. Karan Grovier, Dr. Chandan Chowdry, Ar. Hari Mohan Pillai & Ar. N. M. Salim.

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Zonasa 2014 - “Extreme Architecture” was conducted from 27th to 29th June 2014.

Allegory 2015 - Art and Architecture Workshop.

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3. Architecture students attended the Summer Exchange programme at Detmold School of Architecture, Germany.

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School of building sciences STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

Civil Engineering About the Department •

The Civil engineering department was established in the year 1985 offering B. E Civil Engineering. It offers three Post Graduate programmes, Structural Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management and Environmental Engineering. The highly qualified and experienced faculty members are involved in carrying out research in the area of Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering, Highways, Water Resources etc. The Department has very close interaction with many leading industries and research laboratories in the country. The Department has organized several National level conferences, seminars, symposiums, workshops and Faculty Development.

Mr. V. Prabhu, Assistant Professor received the Best Teacher award for the year 2014-15.

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Dr. Jessy Rooby, Professor& HOD was a jury member in the “Chennai Silicon Real Estate award 2014” and distributed the awards to the winners on 31.10.2014 at Hotel Accord, Chennai.

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Dr. Jessy Rooby, Dr. Angeline Prabhavathy, Dr. P. S. Joanna and Dr. Pratheeba Paul were the Interview Panel Members for the post of Junior Engineers, Staff Selection Commission, Southern Region.

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Mr. P. Ravikumar, Associate Professor has filed 6 patents and Dr. P. S. Joanna, Professor has filed 2 patents for their innovations in the field of Civil Engineering.

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Dr. P. S. Joanna, Professor was the Chief Guest for the National level Technical Symposium at Valliammai College of Engineering, Chennai.

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Dr. Pratheeba Paul, Professor was the keynote speaker for the National level Technical Symposium at Valliammai College of Engineering, Chennai.

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Mr. Amit Kumar, 3rd year Civil, won the BEST PILOT NCC (Silver medal) in the All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2014

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Thomas George , Priyanka, S,Sajjad, Mazumder, Reethu,and Vineet , 2nd year students won 1st prize in the Bridge Modelling contest ‘India’s Biggest Civil Championship’ organised by IIT Mumbai and conducted at Loyola Institute of Technology, Chennai on 19 - 20 March 2015.

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Sethupathi. A. S., V. Ramgopal, Ahmed and Shanmuga Priya of M.Tech.(ST) and P. Shivangi (final year) students have won 2nd prize in the Bridge modelling contest ‘India’s Biggest Civil Championship’ organised by IIT Mumbai and conducted at Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai on 22 – 23rd Jan, 2015

Seminars

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“Integrated Water Cycle Management – an Australian Perspective” was organized on 25th February 2015. Prof. Baskaran, Deakin University, Australia was the Chief Guest.

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“Solar Energy - Recent Trends & Policy Issues” wasc onducted on 17th September 2014. The keynote speakers were Mr. Toine Van Megen, Co-founder, Auroville Consulting & Dr. Sethu Madhavan, Professor, Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai.

Symposium •

Students’ symposium “Shrishti 15” was conducted on 28th March 2015. Dr. A. R. Santha Kumar, Former Dean, Anna University was the Chief Guest for the symposium.

Workshop •

A workshop was organized on “Materials Flow Cost Accounting” on 16th July, 2014. Mr. Hiroshi Tachikawa, Technical MFCA expert for Japan was the guest speaker.

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A workshop on “Building Information Modelling for Next Generation Engineers” was organized on 10th January, 2015. Guest speaker was Mr. Vetrivel Shanmugam,, Manager,HSS BIM Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

R&D Projects

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Rs. 5 lakhs was received from the Department of Atomic Energy (BRNS scheme during 201415 for the project titled, ”Development and Characterization of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete for structural applications”.The total grant-in-aid for the project is Rs. 25 lakhs and it has been completed.

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1. First prize winners of India’s biggest Civil Championship conducted at Loyola Institute of Technology. 2. Inauguration of Student’s Technical Symposium “SRISHTI 15”. 3. Seminar on “Material Flow Cost Accounting” conducted on 16th July 2014.

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Mr. Lavan Sri Chandrahasan of 2nd year B.Tech. CSE won the best web developer for the website development competition by conducted by 99designs.com and the prize amount is $1175 USD.

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Anupama Nair of 2nd year B.Tech. CSE won the first prize in IIT – Saarang 2015 (Fashion show) a National Level Cultural Event.

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Ms. Anupama Nair and Ms. Shaleena Eliza Finny of Department of CSE won 2nd Runners-up position in Elihu Yale Inter Collegiate Debate 2014 which was organised by Indo American Association on 17th December 2014 on the topic “Make in India”- An economically winning proposition”.

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Mouna Annavarapu of 3rd year B.Tech. CSE obtained the Global Korea Scholarship for student exchange programme at Dongguk University,Seoul, Korea.

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Mr. Mohammed Hanief, Mr. Ajay Nethaji, Mr.P. Balaji, Ms. Puja Sengupta won the Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge Indian Design Contest - 2k15.

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Mr. Gokulavasan III year CSE participated in the 3rd International Competition on Students Autonomous Underwater Vehicle SAUVC 2015- organized by National University of Singapore in association with India Partner IEEE-OES Singapore Society from 6th March to 8th March 2015 and selected among the top 7 teams.

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Mr. Jagatheesan Pillai. I of III year CSE is one of the 20 Winners of Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) App Contest (Phase I.) out of 9000 entries and received an Android device from Google and an appreciation certificate from the Govt. of India.

computer science & engineering ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindustan University is established in the year 1993 with the vision to become a Centre of Excellence in computer education and research and to create the platform for industrial consultancy. The department has highly qualified, experienced and committed faculty members. The department offers B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. The goal of the department is to transform the students into skilled engineers with sound technical knowledge, good leadership quality and decision making capabilities. The department is self sustained with state of art computer laboratories and a resourceful

Dr. Rajeswari Head

department library. The Department has good record of organizing seminars, workshops, symposia and conferences in emerging technical areas. Apartment from regular courses the department also offers specialized courses in association with industries like IBM and HTC Global Services. Achievements Staff: •

Infosys Campus Connect conducted a competition in June 2014, three staff members won the Inspire-The Faculty Excellence Awards. Mr. M. Sambath, won the bronze

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The International Conference on Computing, Communication and Energy Systems-2015 (CESCON-2015), was held at Hindustan University on 15-17 April 2015. Four pre-Conference tutorials were conducted on 15/4/2015.

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The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Frank Johnson, Ph.D, Peng, CEng, FIET, President, Ottawa Instrumentation Ltd., Canada. The Guest of Honor was Shri. K. K. Rajan, Director, FRTG, IGCAR, Kalpakkam.The keynote address was given by Dr.S.Gomathinayagam, Executive Director, NIWE, Chennai.

medal, Mr. J. Thangakumar and Mr. T. Sudalaimuthu won the distinguished facilitator awards. •

Mr. Thangakumar, Ms. Deepa and Ms. Linda Joseph completed the D-link Certification Course and won the DCS-DCT D-Link Certified Trainer Award in July 2014.

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Dr. Rajeswari won the IET-CLN Achievement, Women Engineer Award and Mr. John Deva Prasanna won the Er. D.A. Rajan Promotional Award in August 2014.

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Mr. Thangakumar won the Project Design Contest organized by IEEE (CS) and also

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E-Luminate a National Level Technical Symposium was organized on 20th September 2014.

received a fund of Rs. 15,000/- and qualified for the final round of the contest. •

Mr. J. Thangakumar and Mr. T. Sudalaimuthu received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Texas Instruments Innovation Challenge India Design Contest – 2015.

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Mr. J. Thangakumar received the Appreciation award during University day celebration at HITS for creating the Know your candidate - Mobile App.- Election 2014.

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Mr. T. Sudalai Muthu won the Best Attendance Award in Jan 2015.

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SEMINARS • “Stylometric Analysis” by Dr. B. Muthu Kumaran , GM ,HTC-ITMR, held on 9th July 2014. • “Artificial neural networks” by Dr. Sornam Madasamy, Professor-Madras University held on 22nd August 2014. • “Future Trends in Software Quality assurance and Software Testing by Ms. R. Deeptha of Pyroferous Technology on 30th September 2014.

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“DBMS Concepts – An Industry Oriented Approach” by Mr. Rajesh Kannan, Senior Divisional Engineer BSNL, RTTC, Chennai on 7/10/2014 WORKSHOPS • “IET - INSPEC Training and Academic Publishing” by Mr. Sujan Sekhar, Sales and Training Manager, Knowledge Management, IET held on 11th July 2014. “Robotics” by Mr. G. Muthukumaran, Associate Prof, Dept of EIE, held on 21st July 2014. • “Android Development” by Mrs. Kalpana Balaraman, Infosys Ltd held on 14th August 2014. • “Ethical Hacking” by Mr. Surya Prakash , Senior Security Researcher, CSPF and was held on 19th September 2014. • “Data Mining Tools” by Dr. Syed Ibrahim, Head, Big data Analytics Group on 26th September 2014 • National level Workshop cum championship on QUADCOPTER was conducted in association with IIT Roorkee from 17-18th October 2014. CLUB INAUGURATION • Kinitos Android Club was inaugurated by Mr. Roy Antony, Lead, ETA, Infosys Chennai, held on 24th July 2014. WEBCASTS • Webcasting of Chennai Day Celebrations was held on 21 Aug 2014 and the Chief Guest was Mr. Santhosh Varghese from CII. • “Talent India 2014” by Sathya Nadela, Microsoft CEO & HRD Minister, was held on 30th Sept. 2014. WEBINARS: • Real-Time Mining and Analytics for Big Data by Mr. Sudheerreddy, Infosys was held on 31 July 2014. • Big Data Analytics by ACM was organized on 19th December 2014. • NS3-Network simulator 3, was organized on 21st January 2015. ACM ICPC 2015 • A Multi Provincial Programming Contest was organized on 28th February 2015, and was inaugurated by Dr. Madhavan Mukund, Dean –Chennai Mathematical Institute and ACM India Vice Chair and Guest of Honour was Mr. Dorai Thodla, Founder, Imorph. • Appdhoom2 Mobile app cum test, was held on 24-02-2015 resource person was Mr. Dinesh, Mr. Dhillep, Target Soft system ALUMNI TALK • A talk by Mr. Arvind Hariharan of 2010-14 Batch, currently pursuing M. S. in University of Melbourne, was held on 18th December 2014. • “Customer Relationship Management “ was given by Ms. Magdelene George, Tech Mahindra on 24th March 2015.

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1. International Conference CESCON-2015 was inaugurated by Dr. Frank Johnson, CEng, FIET, President, Ottawa Instrumentation Ltd., Canada. 2.

National Level Workshop cum Championship on Quadcopter in association with IIT Roorkee was held from 17th -18th October 2014.

IET Student Chapter Inauguration

4. Mr. J. Thangakumar received the Appreciation award during University day celebration for creating the Know your candidate - Mobile App.- Election 2014

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School of computing sciences Information Technology

graduating batch ABOUT DEPARTMENT

The Department of Information Technology provides quality education programs by maintaining the balance between theoretical and experimental aspects of Information technologies involving

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software, hardware and communication by providing curricula that serve the society and industries. The department offers programmes namely B.Tech(IT) with specialization in Mobile computing, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing; B.Tech/MTech(IT) with specialization in IBM Curricula; and M.Tech(IT) with specialization in Business Analytics, Social Networking and Ethical Hacking.The department maintains its relevance to world-class research by linking with industry and business

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through local and international research networks.The department has research expertise in the area of networking, cyber security, machine intelligence and data engineering. The Department of Information Technology collaborates with IT industries like NASSCOM, IBM, HTC-ITMR, IEEE and also with various Foreign Universities. ACHIEVEMENTS •

IT Department received the “Infosys Campus Connect – Advanced Partner Award” from Infosys.

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Dr. K. Komathy, HOD, IT received the Sir C. V. Raman research award from IET on 16th August 2014.

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Ms. V. Ceronmani Sharmila , Asst. Prof, IT, received the Er. D. A. Rajan Promotional award from IET on 16th August 2014.

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Mr. Dwarakanath, Assistant Prof. organized training for 56 Students from various departments under the Infosys Campus Connect Foundation Program from 4th February to 26th March 2015.

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Dr. K. Komathy, V. Pandimurugan, organized the DLink Training program for the students to obtain DLink Online Certification from 7th - 28th February 2015.

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Dr. K. Komathy, HOD and Ms. D.Usha, AP, organized the IBM iTrack online training program for T3 for the faculty members of Computing Sciences. Fifteen staff members attended the training programme

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Networking Concepts theory and practice on 20th January 2015 for the students of ECE, CSE and IT by Mr. Soumil Khandhadia, D-Link Academy, D-Link India Ltd.

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Android Applications for Computing Science Students and Faculty on 14th August 2014 by Ms. Kalpana Balaraman, Sr. Member ETA, Infosys.

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IPv4 Vs IPv6 on 12th September 2014 by Mr. Raman Parasuraman Director, Ransys Bios

Workshop/Job fair was organized by IT department for the members of IET on 30th July 2014 by IET Professionals.

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Introduction to Cloud Computing by Mr. Amitava Chakraborty, IBM for 30 Students of Computing

in association with IIT-Delhi & ACES ACM on 11th &12th September 2014 by Mr. Rajat

Sciences on 30th April 2015.

Chaugan,CISCO Engineer, CISCO India. 105 students from all Southern states attended the championship.

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Two days National level Workshop cum Championship on Android Applications Development

IET sponsored Bigdata and Hadoop was organized for the faculty and students on 26th March

was organized in association with IIT-Gandhi Nagar & RLABZ on 25th - 26th September 2014

2015 by Dr. Muthukumaran, General Manager - Training and Practice & Head - Bigdata, HTC,

by Mr. Saravanan Lalbagathur, Sr. Android Developer and Trainer. 67 students from Southern

Chennai, India.

states attended the championship.

“Network Simulator 3” conducted for faculty and students of Information Technology on 5th Feb

Two students were selected as Zonal Winners.

2015 by Dr. Padmanaban Ramasamy, Managing Director,CWRCD, Chennai.

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“Android Developers Reboot” conducted in connection with the Google Ambassador Program

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One day Infosys Campus Connect Online Programming Contest on 25.9.14 for the students of HITSwas organizedby Mr. Dwarakanath B, AP(SG), HITS

Developing Android Apps conducted under the Google Ambassador Program for the students of Computing Sciences from 29th Jan 2015 to 17th April 2015 by I. Jagatheesan Pillai, III B.Tech CSE, Hindustan University

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“Robotics Today” conducted for the students of Information Technology on 17th October 2014 by Mr.S.Selvaradji. CEO, S.S.Technologies.

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Android XML designing with GSA conducted for students of Information Technology on 23rd September 2014 by I. Jagatheesan Pillai, III B.Tech CSE, Hindustan University.

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Workshop on “Bigdata and Hadoop” on 26th March 2015 sponsored by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Techno Hunt Workshop cum Championship on Android Apps

Android XML Designing Workshop” was held on 23rd September 2014.

Networking Championship 2015 was held on 11th to 12th Sep 2014 in association with ACES, ACM and IIT Delhi., Mr. Rajat Chaugan , CISCO Engineer was the resource person.

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Mr. R. Karthikeyan is the runner in All India South Zone University championship held in Poorvanchal.

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Mr. Rifaz Mohammed from 3rd year BCA, Mr. Manu, Mr. Alex and Mr. Madhan from 1st year BCAhas secured first place in foot ball, basket ball, and volley ball in 7th International trophy and Chancellor’s Trophy.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Computer Applications is one of the pioneering departments of the School of Computing Sciences. The Department is committed to impart quality education in the sub-fields of information technology, a field growing in leaps and bounds. It is dedicated to the mission of inculcating value-based, socially committed professionalism to the cause of overall development of students and society. This department currently offers three year post-graduate programme M.C.A (Master of computer Applications) and a three year undergraduate programme B.C.A. (Bachelor of computer applications). The Department also offers M. Phil. in Computer Science and Ph.D programme in various fields of Computer Science such as Image Processing, Soft Computing, Data Mining, natural Language Processing and Intelligent Systems. The endurance of the

Exploring Big Data with Social Media Analytics by Dr. Ajith Abraham, Director, Machine Intelligence Research Labs (MIR), USA on 22nd May 2014.

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Resilience Engineering by Dr. Emmanuel Ramirez Marquez, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA on September 12th 2014.

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Financial Engineering by Dr. Khaldoun

Khashana, Director of the Financial Engineering Program, Stevens Institute of

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dedicated faculty in maintaining the academic standards is attested in the successful placement of students. To keep in touch with the ever growing technology, the faculty members regularly participate in refresher courses and symposia conducted by various universities and research institutions. STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS •

Dr. Anitha S. Pillai is nominated as committee member in Technology for Development of Indian Languages, Dept. of Electronics, Govt. of India.

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Dr. Anitha S. Pillai has filed a patent for the research project entitled as Adaptive Utility-based Anonymization: An Intelligent Approach for Privacy Preserving Data Mining vide Application No. 5741/CHE/2014, Nov,2014

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Mr. Siju Mammen Philip is nominated as Honorable Fellow member in Indian Space Research Organization, Dehradun

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Mr. SijuMammen Philip acquired prestigious membership in Scientific Society of Advanced Research and Social Change

Research Challenges in Big Data by Dr. R. Chandramouli, ThomasHattrick Chair Professor, Information System, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA on 12th September 2014.

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Department of Computer Applications conducted a value added program on oracle in collaboration with Oracle University.

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Department of Computer Applications organized a FDP on Python programming language on 5 Saturdays with 40 contact hours.

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Dr. Chandramouli and Mr. Thomas Hattrick Chair Professor of Information Systems, Department of ECE, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, on 18th March 2014.

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Dr. KhaldounKhashana, Director of the Financial Engineering Program, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA

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Dr. Emmanuel Ramirez Marquez, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA

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Dr. Heggere S Ranganath, Department Chair, University of Alabama, Huntsville.

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Mr. Udhayan, Devarajan from 2nd year MCA and Mr. Rifaz Mohammed from 1st year BCA contested in a Mobile Application project for Appdhoom 2 contest organized by Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindustan University.

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Mr. R. Karthikeyan has participated for TNCA league first division plate championship match with a 9 wickets haul and 104 runs.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering started in 1992, has highly qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty members. It has well equipped laboratories with modern computer facility.The department conducts national level technical symposium every year for the benefit of EEE students. The final year students of both U.G and P.G, programs are well placed every year. The department offers M.Tech (PED), M.Tech (AE) and M.Tech (PSE) programs.

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ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. A. K. Parvathy, received the IET Chennai Network Achievement Award 2014. INAUGURATION OF FARADAY’S LAB AND TECHNICAL SEMINAR Newly setup Machines lab, Faraday’s Lab (1&2) at Jubilee block was inaugurated by Dr.S.Ramachandran, Vice Chancellor, Hindustan University and by Er.V.Sankara Narayanan, Former Addl. Chief Engineer, TNEB on 30th July 2014. IEEE MS NTC CHAPTER TECHNICAL SEMINAR REPORT •

IEEE Madras Section Nanotechnology Council Chapter in association with Hindustan University conducted technical seminar on 28th October 2014. Dr.R.Jayavel, Director, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University was the speaker.

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering department of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science organized the National level Technical symposium, “Ωmega 2k14” on 20th September 2014 was inaugurated by Mr.S.Sundar, Associate Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Mr.R.Balaji,Regional Sales Manager,Bonfigloli Transmissions Pvt. Ltd.,

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International Conference on Computing, Communication and Energy Systems (CESCON-2015) ‘Advancing towards recent technologies in three different disciplines of Engineering’ was held on 15th – 17th April 2015. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Frank Johnson, Ph.D, Peng, CEng, FIET, President , Ottawa Instrumentation Ltd., Canada. The 78

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Officer, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of IT, Chennai gave the closing remarks. The Conference attracted around 200 papers, out of which 64 papers were selected for the presentation in 9 different sessions for the two days. The Session Chairs were: • Dr. Deivasundari,Professor, KC Tech, Chennai. • Mr. SureshVentachalam, Vice president, Hinduja Technologies Pvt. Ltd., • Dr. Dhanalakshmi, Professor, KCTech, Chennai. • Dr. C. Gomathy, HOD,Department of ECE, SRM Univeresity. • Dr. Vaithilingam, Professor, VIT, Chennai. • Mr. ThamaraiSelvan, AssociateManager, iNautix Technologies. • Dr. FrankVijay, Professor, KCTech. • Mr. Athifshah, Director & CEO, ABE Semiconductor Design,Chennai. • Dr. V. Kamraj, Professor & Head, SSN College of Engineering. • Dr. M. Mohammed Ismail, Professor,Department of ECE, BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai.

Faraday’s Lab (1&2) at Jubilee block was inaugurated by Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice Chancellor, Hindustan University and by Er. V. Sankara Narayanan, Former Addl. Chief Engineer, TNEB on 30th July 2014.

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School of electrical sciences Electronics and Communication Engineering ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Electronics and Communication was established in the year 1985, in the vision of developing the department as a centre of excellence in R&D, in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Our mission is to develop innovative and simple instructional material to drive the concept into the minds of students & infuse scientific temperament. The department is accredited by NBA and also ISO 9001 certified. The department has highly qualified and committed faculty members. The department offers Two B.Tech. degreeprogrammes namely B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering and B. Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering (with specialization in Biomedical Engineering) in ECE and 3 PG programme in M. Tech.

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in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, M. Tech. in Photonics and M. Tech. (Communication Systems) and Doctoral programme. The department imparts technical knowledge and skills to produce well qualified engineers and exposes students to advanced techniques in communication systems, VLSI Design, Embedded System Design & Photonics and various software tools

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Dr. MJS. Rangachar selected as a Returning Officer for Conducting Elections for Office Bearers in the year 2014-15 in IETE, Madras. Dr. Vanaja Shivakumar selected as an External Examiner for Pre-Ph.D Comprehensive Viva in the year 2014-15 in VTU Regional

Office, Bangalore. Dr. P. M. RubeshAnand has applied patent for his research work in “3D Handwritten Signature Biometrics for Efficient Authentication” with application No: 5734/CHE/2014. • Mr. VR. Prakash has applied patent for his research work in “Alcohol analyzer –cum-speed governor” with application No: 5735/ CHE/2014. Students •

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B. Tech 3rd year students (V R Jeevan, Gowtham Ravichandran, Gokul S, Ramesh Krishnan N, M. Sandeep) won the first prize in “Roboversity-IUCEE Challenge” in Bangalore (BMS College of Engineering) held on 8th January 2015. M. Tech. Communication Systems 1st year student (Shaicy P. Shaji) won the 2nd Prize in Hindustan Trophy organized by Hindustan University held on March 2015. M. Tech. Communication Systems 1st year student (Shaicy P. Shaji) won the 3rd Prize in Jain Trophy organized by Jain University held on March 2015.

National Technical Seminar on “ Atmospheric Science: Implication to Climate change and Optical Communication” on 22nd April 2015 for B. Tech & M. Tech. - I year students. The resource persons were Dr. S. K. Satheesh, Professor, Center for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, IISc, Bangalore & Dr. S. K. Sudheer, Assistant Professor, Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala. Charge Symposium Department of Electronics and communication of Hindustan University in association with ACES and IETE hosted a National Level

1. Seminar on “ Atmospheric Science: Implication to Climate change and Optical Communication” by Dr. S. K. Satheesh, Professor, Center for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, IISc, Bangalore & Dr. S. K. Sudheer, Assistant Professor, Department of Optoelectronics, University of Kerala. 2. Seminar on “4G LTE for advanced communications” by Dr.Sondur Lakshmipathi, CEO, Mymo Wireless Technology Private Limited, Bangalore. 3. Special Lecture on “Evolution of cellular wireless technologies” by Dr. Madihally Sim Narasimha, Senior Director – Qualcomm Consulting Professor - Stanford University. 4. Symposium-Charge 2015, . Ms.Gayithri ,IETE Secretary presided over the function.

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ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING About the Department : The Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering was established in the year 1995. The department is offering B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, M.Tech in Process Control and Instrumentation, M.Tech in Industrial Automation, MS and Ph.D. Programmes. Right from the day of inception there has been a series of activities targeted at enhancing the quality of education; as a result of this the department has produced many university ranks, including gold medallists. The Electronics and Instrumentation Association (EINTAS) is instituted in the year 2002 by staff and students of the department. The association showcases creative ability of our students through department magazine (EISCOPE) and organizing various events like symposiums, technical seminars and workshops.

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ACHIEVEMENTS: University Rover Challenge –URC 2015 was organized by Mars Society USA at Hanskille, Utah,USA from 28.05.15 to 30.05.15, Hindustan University team participated and secured 18th Position Globally and 2nd Position in India. Faculty Advisors : Mr. G. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor, E.I.E. Mr.Shyam R. Nair, Assistant Professor , Centre for Automation and Robotics. 4th National Level Competition on Student Autonomous Underwater Vehicle SAUVE 2015 – organized by National Institute of Ocean Technologies, NIOT, Chennai in Association with India partner IEEE-OES & Ocean on 24.01.2015. – Qualified for participation in Singapore Autonomous Underwater Challenge SAUVC 2015. Dr. Uppu Ramachandraiah, Professor & Head - EIE and Mr. K. Kamalakkannan, Associate Professor & Head – Automobile Engineering mentored the team. Faculty advisor: Mr. G. Muthukumaran, Associate Prof (EIE) & Mr. A. Muthuvel, Asst. Prof (Automobile Engineering) NIYANTRA 2014 – The Annual Graphical system Design Contest was organized by National Instruments India, Bangalore from 16 - 18 September 2014 . The team won the first prize (Cash prize: Rs.75, 000/-) Faculty Advisor: Mr. G. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor, E.I.E. Mr. G. Muthukumaran ,Associate Professor, received Innovation Award for the academic year 2014-15 during Annual Day celebrations. Dr. Uppu Ramachandraiah, Professor & HOD, is elected as Executive Committee member of Institute of Engineers, Tamilnadu State Centre. Electronics & Tele Communication Engineering. Dr. Uppu Ramachandraiah, Professor & HOD has been Elected as the Chairman of Instrumentation Measurement Society Chapter, Chennai, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ,USA, 84

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WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED Workshop on “Emerging trends in process automation with Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) overview” was delivered by Ms. Padma, Deputy Manager (Training), and Customer Service Division, YOKOGAWA, INDIA Ltd on 11th September 2014. CYNOSURE 2K’14 SYMPOSIUM National level Technical symposium “Cynosure’14” was conducted on 20th September 2014. The Chief Guest Dr. D. Thirugnana Murthy, Scientific Officer – H, Head-EID, Electronics and Instrumentation Division (EID), IGCAR Kalpakkam delivered a key note address on “IGCAR - Department of Atomic Energy DAE”. 3

INAUGURATION OF TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION IEEE Robotics & Automation Society Student Branch Chapter by Dr. P. A. Manoharan, Chairman, Robotics & Automation Society, IEEE- Madras Section on 16th December 2014. IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Society Student Chapter by Dr. V. Jagadeesh kumar, Professor and Head of Electrical Engineering, Central Electronics Centre, IIT Madras on 16th December 2014. International Society of Automation - ISA Students Chapter held at Hindustan University on 17th February 2015 , the Chief Guest for the inaugural function was Dr. J. Prakash, Professor and Head, Department of Instrumentation Engineering, MIT Campus, Anna University. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE RACE 2015

Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, School of Aeronautical Sciences and School of Mechanical Sciences jointly organized an International Conference from 18th to 20th February 2015 in the field of Robotics, Automation, Control and Embedded systems “RACE 2015”. This conference was convened by Dr. Uppu Ramachandraiah, HOD, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. 16 renowned speakers and 20 eminent scholars were present to give invited talks and also be the session- chairs for the presentations. RACE 2015 was co-sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation society, USA, Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Mumbai

1. Releasing of RACE 2015 Conference Proceedings and University Research Brochure(L-R) Dr. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan University, Dr. S. Gowmathinayagam, Director General, National Institute of Wind Energy, Prof. V. Jagadeesh Kumar, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Dr. M. Singaperumal, Professor(Rtd.), Indian Institute of Technology Madras,Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, Hindustan University, Dr. Uppu Ramachandraiah, Convenor, RACE 2015. 2.

Participants of NIYANTRA 2014, the annual Graphical system Design Contest organized by National Instruments India, Bangalore. L-R…Victor Mieres’s, Vice President, Emerging markets, National Instruments ,USA , Sandeep Kumar (IV yr. EIE), Naveen Kumar Reddy (Third year Mechanical Engineering), Mohit Gouda (IV yr. EIE), Nitish Kumar (IV yr. EIE), Puranjan Das (IV Yr. EIE),G. Muthukumaran (Associate Professor / EIE) , Alex Davern , Chief Operating Officer, National Instruments ,USA , Joel Shapiro, Marketing Leader, National Instruments ,USA.

Dr. T. Asokan, Professor, Department Engineering Design, IIT Madras delivering the seminar on Advances in Field and Services Robotics

and Robotics Society of India, Kanpur. The Chief Guest for the inauguration was Dr. S. Gowmathinayagam, Director General, National Institute of Wind energy, Chennai. The Guest of Honour was Dr. V. Jagadeesh Kumar, Professor and Head, Central Electronics Centre, Department of Electrical engineering, IIT Madras. The Chief Guest for the Valedictory function was Prof. Ang Marcelo H. Jr., Director, Advanced Robotics Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore. The Guest of Honour of the valedictory function was Dr. D. N. Badodkar, Head, Division for Remote Handling and Robotics, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. 86

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AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING About the Department Automobile Engineering Department is successfully conducting programmes in Automobile Engineering (UG & PG) and Internal Combustion Engineering (PG). Motor Sports Engineering as a specialization in Automobile Engineering under UG Programme was introduced during the academic year 2013-14. Autotronics is being introduced from the academic year 2014-15, as a specialization. Further, an Advanced Diploma Course in Autotronics, in collaboration with Volkswagen India Ltd, is also introduced from the 2014-15 academic year. Achievements: • Mr. K. Kamalakkannan received the Ralph R Teetor Award (Best Educator Award)

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presented by SAE International (April 2015). • Stalwartz Racing Team participated in BAJA AUBURN-2015 organized by SAE INTERNATIONAL, USA at the National Centre for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), Opelika, Alabama, USA. International BAJA 2015 from 9 – 12 April 2015. • Mr. Mohammed Ismail (M.Tech –Auto.-4th Sem) & Mr. Vishnu Prakash (M.Tech ICE – 4th Sem) won second prize in the PALS 4 Innovation Challenge held at IIT Madras on 27th March 2015 project titled “WASTE PLASTIC PYROLYSIS REACTOR” • The Team POSEIDON participated in the 3rd International Competition on Students Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUVC 2015)– organized by National University of Singapore in association with India Partner IEEE-OES Singapore Society from 6th to 8th March 2015. • The team Taiyo Zen won the Best Innovation Award, Best Acceleration Award, Second in design and Second in weight in the Electric Solar Vehicle Championship (ESVC) 2015 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala on 16-19 March 2015. • Stalwartz Racing Team participated in the BAJA 2015 event at Pithampur, Mathyapradesh from 19 – 22 February 2015. • P. R. Raghavendran, M.Tech (Auto) student won the 2nd prize in the Student Poster Presentation Competition (Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2015) organized by ARAI, Pune, Jan. 2015. • Deepak Jangid, Pulkit Goel, final year students won the 1st prize in Modeling & Animation, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Pulkit Goel. Shubham Sharma, Prakhar Shankar, Ajeesh, final year students won the 1st prize in Club Presentation, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Deepak, Abhieshek, Lokesh, Ajeesh, final year students won the 1st prize in Mechanical Engineering Design CAD, SAE 88

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Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Prakhar, Shubham, Yogesh, Gaurav, final year students won the 1st prize in CNC Milling, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Arijeet, Tanmoy, Gaurav, Manoj, final year students won the 2nd prize in Polymechanics and Automation, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Deepak Jangid, Pulkit Goel, Abhieshek Jinnuri, final year students won the 3rd prize in CAE contest, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Lokesh, Shubham, Balakrishna, Prakhar, final year students won the 3rd Prize in Polymechanics and Automation, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015.

• Prakhar, Tanmoy, Arijeet, Manoj, final year students won the 3rd prize in Plastic Dye Engineering, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Lokesh, Yogesh, Balakrishna, Abhieshek, final year students won the 3rd prize in Manufacturing Technology Challenge, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Sonu Singh, final year student obtained the Section Scholarship Award, SAE Convention organized by Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur in Jan. 2015. • Electrical Solar Vehicle team TAIYO ZEN qualified for the dynamic round with all India 5th rank in the virtual event organized by Imperial Society of Innovative Engineers, India. • SUPRA team has qualified with 22nd position for the dynamic round . 3

• ATRAIU RACING team obtained the 1st prize in Skid Pad Test in the National Go-Kart Championship organized by Imperial Society at Coimbatore

1. Mr. K. Kamalakkannan, HOD Auto Dept. received the received the prestigious Ralph R Teetor (Best Educator award) during the SAE International held in April 2015 at Detroit, US.

• Vasagiri Sai Deexit, Ballani Kesava, final year students won the 1st prize in the National Level Technical Symposium 2015-Auto hunt-2K15 organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman University. Chennai • Sanjay Job, Divyanshu Thakur, Shubham Sharma, final year students won the second prize in Auto Quiz, Convention Tier2 organized by SRM University in September 2014

• Deepak Jhangid, Pulkit Goel, final year students won the 1st prize in Modelling And Animation, Convention Tier2 organized by SRM University in September 2014 • Deepak Jhangid, Abhishek J, Pulkit Goel, final year students won the 1st prize in CAE, Convention Tier2 organized by SRM University in September 2014 • Karmakar Jason Charles, final year student won the 2nd place in paper presentation at Aarupadai Veedu Inst. of Tech. in September 2014

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Dr. S. Ramachandran, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. N. Vasudevan, Dean Academics, Mr. K. Kamalakannan, HOD Auto with Stalwartz Racing Team that participated in BAJA AUBURN-2015 organized by SAE INTERNATIONAL, USA at the National Centre for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), Opelika, Alabama, USA. International BAJA 2015 from 9 – 12 April 2015.

The Team POSEIDON participated in the 3rd International Competition on Students Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (SAUVC 2015)– organized by National University of Singapore in association with India Partner IEEE-OES Singapore Society from 6th to 8th March 2015.

• Conducted workshop on Condition & Monitoring organized jointly by Centre of Automation, Auto & Mech. on 27th February 2015.

Team Taiyo Zen won Best Innovation Award, Best Acceleration Award, Second in design and Second in weight in the Electric Solar Vehicle Championship (ESVC) 2015 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala on 16-19 of March 2015

• International Conference – RACE 2015 organized jointly by EIE/Automobile Engg./Mech./Aero - 18-20 February 2015.

Electric Solar Vehicle and the prizes won by the Team Taiyo Zen.

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering is one of the pioneering departments in the university. It has its beginning along with the institution in 1985. It has been rated as No.1 department among all

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the engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu according to the survey conducted by “The Week” Magazine. The department offers Undergraduate programme in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Engineering Design & Material sciences, Mechatronics, and Manufacturing Engineering also the department offers three Postgraduate programmes in CAD, R&AC and Thermal Engineering. Mechanical Department indulges Research activities in many thrust areas of Mechanical Engineering.

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Achievements • Establishment of robotics lab on 20th October 2014 initiated by Dr. D. Dinakaran. • An MOU with YASKAWA has been signed by the University on 20th October 2014. • Ms. Jessy , AP, has been awarded Ph.D during Hindustan University convocation. • Students of Mechanical Engineering with Faculty Advisor Mr. K. Yoga Narasimhulu won third position in E-BIKE competition organised by Lovely Professional University Punjab. • Mechanical Engineering Department achieved the overall Trophy in Intra University cultural programme Faculty Interaction with International Delegates • Dr. D. G. Harris Samuel interacted with Dr. Martin Fiddler, of Staffordshire University, UK during the University Visit IN November 2014 and discussed the possibilities of exploring area of interest, partnership and collaboration. • Dr. D. Dinakaran interacted with Mr. Akinori Urakawa, President & CEO YASKAWA, & Mr. Kenchi Imamura, Head(operations), YASKAWA During Robotics Lab Inauguration and MoU was signed with the YASKAWA on September 2014. Dr. D. Dinakaran attended the meeting conducted by YASKAWA Robotics. • Dr. D G Harris Samuel interacted with Mr Hiroshi Nitta -Vice -President of Hitachi Group, Japan during All India Seminar on “ Strategies in Sustainable Manufacturing “ at KCG College of Engineering. • Mr. K. Viswanathan, Mr. A. V. Sethuraman interacted with Prof Terrence Perena, Sheffield Hallam University,UK. Dr. Stephen Bentley, Cardiff School of Engineering, UK, and discussed on Manufacturing System Design. 92

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Seminars / Workshops organized –National • A National level seminar on “Trends in Metal Casting Technology” was organized by Mechanical Engineering Department, Hindustan University & IET Dr V S Raghunanthan was the resource person and Dr D G Harris Samuel coordinated the event in March 2015. • ENFUSE Student chapter coordinator Mr. L. Joseph Francis organised a workshop To create awareness on Energy conservation, which was presided by Mr. Madhavan Nampoodhari, an Energy consultant and chairman, New energy division of ENFUSE India in January 2015. 2

Patents Filed • Dr. T. S. Ravi Kumar, HOD, Mech Dept. on “A novel Design of CA4S Engine” in the year 2014 • Dr. T. Micha Prem Kumar on “ Design and Fabrication of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine in Low Wind Speed Regimes” in the year 2014 • Dr. D. Dinakaran on “Scooping Machine for the Hygienic Handling of Open Defecation” in the year 2014 • Dr . G. Ravikumar on “Enhancement of Het Transfer During the Solidification of PCM

for Free Cooling Applications” in the year 2014 • Mr . Ramanarayanan on “ Modification of Gear Shifter in a Two Wheeler” in the year

National Level Seminar on “ Recent Trends in Metal Casting Technology” in association with The Institution of Engineering and Technology was held on 17th March 2015 And the key note address was given by Dr. V. S. Ragunathan, Formerly Chief

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Scientist and Project Director, Non Ferrous Technology Development Centre and Formerly Associate Director, Materials Characterization Group IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

R&D projects • Dr. T. MichaPremkumar is involved in Design and Development of 1kW Hybrid Vertical

Inauguration of ISHRAE Chapter Dr. Ravikumar, HOD with final year students Mechanical Engineering

Axis Wind Turbine System for low wind speed regimes project funded by MNRE worth

Guest Lecture on Total Quality Management was held on 24th Feb 2015, Mr. Kothandaraman, Manager, WABCO, Chennai

Rs. 28.61 Lakhs. • Dr.D. Dinakaran has sent the project proposal to GaTET, DRDO.

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CENTRE FOR AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS ABOUT THE CENTRE

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Centre for Automation and Robotics at Hindustan University is established in 20th October 2014 to promote educational and research activities in the field of robotics, automation and computer vision. This centre bridges the gap between industries and University with a distinctive capability to harness the intellectual energy of academia to impact Indian industries. It is established as an interdisciplinary centre for schools of mechanical, electronics, electrical, aeronautical and computer sciences of Hindustan University in response to the rapidly growing interest of Indian industries in robotics and automation in recent years. In order to propel the centre through its visionary path, committees are formed at different organization levels.

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An external advisory committee consisting of eminent scientists from around the world including India in order to set the vision and develop a strategy for steering the centre. A core committee consisting of faculty from Hindustan University to implement the strategies for the day to day running of the centre. ACHIEVEMENTS Memorandum of Understanding has been executed between the Centre for Automation and Robotics and YASKAWA on 20th October 2014. Robotics lab was inaugurated by Mr. Akinori Urakawa – YASKAWA India on 20th October 2014 Students chapter of Condition Monitoring Society of India was inaugurated by Dr V Bhujanga Rao, Director General (Naval Systems and Materials) DRDO and President of Condition Monitoring Society of India on 27th February 2015 Dr. D. Dinakara received ‘Special Award’ awarded by Hindustan University, in the year 2014 for Industry Interaction. He also received the “Best Young Technology Faculty Award’ – 2014 from EET-Research Wing, India.

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Dr. Ramya, received ‘Best Project Award’ awarded by Hindustan University, in the year 2014 for funded project.

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Mr. Shyam R Nair, received “BEST Alumni Award” from the Honorable Home Minister of Kerala for achievements in various fields.

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Mr. Shyam R Nair and Mr. G Muthukumaran (Dept. of EIE) visited various Universities in USA and successfully processed MoU with University of North Florida and Illinois Institute of Technology.

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Hindustan Mars Rover Team supported by the Centre achieved 18th position globally and 3rd in India.

International Conference/ Seminars/National Conference Inauguration of Centre for Automation and Robotics on 20th October 2014 by Akinori Urakawa. Robotics Lab Inauguration of Student Chapter of CMSI (Condition Monitoring Society of India) Supported International Conference “RACE 2015 Webinars LabVIEW based Strain, Load, Pressure& Torque Measurements on 21st January 2015 conducted by National Instruments. LabVIEW based Sound and Vibration Measurements 22nd January 2015conducted by National Instruments. LabVIEW based Voltage, Current & Power Measurements 23nd January 2015 conducted by National Instruments. Student Projects Hindustan Mars Rover. Cascaded Bike - Helmet for Road Safety and Security – Submitted for Texas Instruments.

1. Mr. Shyam Nair, AP, Centre for Automation and Robotics received “Best Alumni Achiever Award” instituted from his school and he received it from the Hon’ble Home Minister Mr. Ramesh Chennithala on 26th Jan 2015. 2. Team Recon from the School of Aeronautical Science, participated in 2014 mission 7 of International Aerial Robotic Competition. 3. University Rover Challenge –URC 2015 was organized by Mars Society USA at Hanskille, Utah,USA from 28.05.15 to 30.05.15, Hindustan University team participated and secured 18th Position Globally and 2nd Position in India. Faculty Advisors : Mr. G. Muthukumaran, Associate Professor, E.I.E. Mr.Shyam R. Nair, Assistant Professor , Centre for Automation and Robotics.

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About the Department The Department of Chemical Engineering is a young department with its first batch of students admitted in 2009-2010. The department is multi-disciplinary with faculty expertise ranging from chemical engineering, biotechnology and polymer science and engineering. The department offers courses that are tuned to prepare students to face the challenging research and industrial world. The department houses 3 labs, Organic and Inorganic Technology Lab in the main building, Instrumental Analysis and Unit Operations lab in the Vaiyapuri Hall and Chemical Reaction Engineering lab in Jubilee Dr. V. Ravikumar Block. The labs and other facilities are used by people from other departments for their research activity. The second batch of students graduated in May 2014. Head A new Biodiesel lab has been set-up in Jubilee Block with the DST grant. Gas Chromatograph facility is established in the new lab. The Biotechnology programme is also housed in the department and the first batch of students has been admitted in 2013-14.A plan for setting up Bio-processing lab is on the anvil. ACHIEVEMENTS 100% results of the 3rd batch of Chemical Engineering students. Mr. Probuz Barua(3rd Year) was selected for the Summer Research Fellowship at IITM. The fellowship is competitively awarded. Distinguished Lecture Elsevier Distinguished Lecture was held on 10-12-2014 on”Hydrodynamic Cavitation for Process Intensification” by Dr. Parag Gogate. ( Young Scopus Awardee) Faculty Development Programs All the departmental faculty members attended the training on TCS ion. Industrial Visits Industrial visit to CPCL( Sept 2014) Visit to IGCAR with selected students for CHEMENT-2014 Paper Presentation/Publication Dr. A. Anitha presented as an invited speaker “ Heteropolyacids for Bio-diesel synthesis” at the Indo-German workshop for Biodiesel held at IITM on Feb 19th 2015. Professional Memberships All faculty and students are members of IIChE. R&D Projects Project titled” Nano particles of Heteropolyacids as catalysts for Bio-diesel generation” has been granted funding by DST through Alternate fuel Scheme. Fund of Rs.25 lakhs has been sanctioned for three years (2014-‘17) Ongoing projects Synthesis of Bio-diesel from heteropolyacids. Extraction of Heavy Metals using Sargassum SP The Department of Chemical Engineering organized a seminar on “A Scenario on Textile Industry - Environmental Impact and Remedial Measures” on 10.3.2015

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Department of Languages ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Languages, under the School of Science and Humanities, was established in 1985. The Department integrates all the branches of Engineering by imparting Language Skills and Communication Skills at the UG and PG levels. The English Division has pioneered a paradigm shift in the field of Language education and catered to numerous students from India and abroad. Under the banner of Hindustan University, it has now become a full-fledged Department of Languages offering M.A. (English), M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in English language and literature. Special Basic English course for International students is also offered by the Department. It consists of a dynamic team of highly qualified and experienced faculty. The objective of the department is to impart a need-based and learner-centered training programme on communication skills and acquire the soft skills necessary to encounter a healthy, competitive environment.

ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. N. Rajasekharan • Dr. N. Rajasekharan Nair, Dean & HOD, was appointed as member of the organizing committee Nair for the 36th International Conference of Linguistic Society of India. He is also member of the Dean S&H & Head Executive Committee of Linguistic Society of India, Pune. • Dr. Dolly Verghese,Prof. received the “Book Publishing Award” for the book titled ‘English for Life Languages and the Work Place through the LSRW&T Skills’ by Pearson Publications, during the University Day Celebration in April 2014. • Dr. C. Indira, Prof. received the “Book Publishing Award” for the book, ‘Teaching Writing Skills to Engineering students - An Experiment in a Multilingual Context’ by Lambert Academic Publishing. She also received the “Encouragement Award” for completing Ph.D during the University Day Celebrations in April 2014. • Dr. Akkara Sherine, Prof., received the “Encouragement Award” ” for completing Ph.D during the University Day Celebrations in April 2014. She was invited by the prestigious Middle East North Africa Writers Centre for Alliance (MENWCA) in Nov. 2014, at MENWCA conference, Dubai. Member of Editorial Board of (IJEI) International Journal Of Educational Investigations, International Association of Academic Journals, UAE. EIBIS / SECIS COURSE The staff members of the Dept. of Languages Ms.Sonu Mathew, Mr. Ananthan, Ms. Beulah Catherine, Mr. Benzigar, Ms. Neicy, Mr. Robert Divine and Dr. Sherine, Academic Coordinator, conducted language classes for the international students from Dongukk and Jeonju University for the short term course in Special English in the academic year 2014-15. GUEST LECTURES • “Common Errors in English by Dr. S. Thiruvengadasamy, HOD, English Dept., SSN College of Engg. on September 8, 2014 coordinated by Dr C. Indira. • “English for Workplace” by Dr. Ann Thomas, Madras Christian College, Chennai on December 28, 2014, coordinated by Mr. Samuel Jayakumar. • Vocabulary “Enrichment for English Learners” by Dr. N. Bindu, Presidency College, Chennai on February 2, 2015. coordinated by Ms. Beulah Catherine. • Indian Diaspora Literature by Dr. Joseph Koyippally, Dean, Head – Dept. of Comparative Literature, Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, Kerala on May 18, 2015 organised by Dr. N. Rajasekharan Nair. • Mr. Aswin Fernandes, QS Head, South Asia was invited for a International Seminar at Hindustan University on 17th December 2014 and was coordinated by Dr. Akkara Sherine. 102

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Dr. S. Sumathi Head

Staff: Encouragement Award: Dr. P.S. Raghavan and Dr. M. Prabaharan were honoured in the Teachers Day Celebrations with Encouragement Awards for getting the funded projects from NRB and DST Nanomission. Best Teacher Award: Ms. M. Chandrakala received the Best Teacher Award for Chemistry for the year 2014. Best Attendance Award: Dr. S. Sumathi, Dr. P.S. Raghavan and Ms. K. Kiruthiga received the Best Attendance Award for the year 2014. Science Meet was conducted on 12th September 2014. Ms. Lavanya, Senior Manager, R & D, CPCL, Chennai delivered an invited talk on “Biofuels”. In connection with this event,competitions were conducted on themes related to environment for I year B. Tech students. National Science Day was celebrated on 27th

February 2015. Competitions were

organised for the B. Tech students on Poster presentations on the themes connected with Environment. Dr. V. Bujanga Rao, Distinguished Scientist & Director General, Naval Systems and Materials, DRDO was the Chief Guest.

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Mathematics

About The Department

HMC (Hindustan Mathematics Club)

Library forms the nucleus of any system of Education. Libraries are one of the main pillars of

Chief Guest Dr. L. Jones Tarcius Doss, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Anna University inaugurated Hindustan Mathematics Club on 25th September 2014.

society responsible for educating young people for future careers for different walks of life. Library and Information Science is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field. It applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Librarianship as a profession provides a variety of employment opportunities. Today, there are a number of career prospects in Library and Information Science. The Department of Library & Information Science offers MLIS, M.Phil. & Ph.D programmes. Nine Research Scholars are pursuing their PhD programmes. E-Gate register software developed by M. Tech Students has been successfully implemented at the entrance of the Library to eliminate manual entry system. LIBRARIAN’S DAY & NATIONAL BOOK WEEK A seminar on “Librarian’s Day was celebrated on 12.08.14. Dr. G. Krishnamurthy, University Librarian, Anna University, Chennai was the Chief Guest for the function. National Book Week was conducted on 12.9.2014 and Prof. Dr. M. Krishnamoorthy, Documentation & Research Training, Bangalore was the chief Guest. KOHA WORKSHOP

Dr. K. NITHYANANDHAM Chief Librarian

Workshop “Applications of Probability Theory” organized by the Mathematics department was held on 06.02.14. Dr. Arivudainambi, Anna University, Chennai was the speaker. Dr. P. R. Parthasarathy, IIT, Madras gave a lecture on “Applications of Probability Theory”. Mathematics department staff CSE, ECE, IT, CHEMICAL department IV semester students participated in the workshop. A beginner’s level workshop on Latex was conducted by M. Clement Joe Anand, Assistant Professor in Department of Mathematics for the faculty members and research scholars of Mathematics Department of Hindustan University on 23.08.2014. The workshop was attended by all the faculty members of HITS and K.C.G college of Technology

Dr. Praveen Prakash Head

Invited Talk National Conference on Recent Advances in pure and applied mathematics organised by PG & Research Department of Mathematics, St.Xaviers College (Autonomous) Palayamkottai. Around seventy delegates attended the conference and around twenty scholars presented research papers. Dr. A. P. Santhakumaran , Professor, Hindustan University gave an invited talk for one hour and thirty minutes on the topic, “ Monophonic concepts in Graphs” and the talk was much useful to young researchers to enhance their knowledge

A Workshop on “ KOHA : An introduction to Librarian “ was organized and Dr. Sevugan, Prof.

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& Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University was the Chief Guest. About 80 Library Professionals took part in this workshop.

“Applications of Numerical Differential Equations” on 13th March 2014. The speaker of the day was Dr.S.Sundar, Professor, Department of Mathematics, IIT, Madras.

LIBRARY SEMINAR

Workshop National Workshop on Fuzzy Set Theory and its Applications, On Commemoration of 50th years of

Seminar on “How to Write Scientific Research Articles in Peer Review/Impact Factor Journals’

Zadeh’s Fuzzy Sets and R.P.Ranga Endowment Lecture on “Fuzzy Optimization” was organized by

was organized by Central Library in collaboration with Research Department.

PG and Research Department of Mathematics, Loyola College.

Dr. M. Natarajan, Principal Scientist (Retd.) NISCAIR inaugurated the programme and

ONLINE MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD

Dr. G. Ilavazhagan, Director (Research) and Mr. Subramani, Dy. Registrar delivered Special

The Department of Mathematics organized Online Mathematics Olympiad on 10th March, 2015. A

address.

total of 182 students both UG and PG participated in this event. The following were the prize winners. Kommana Tarun Kumar Aero 2C - I Prize, Makesh Kumar. D. K. Cse 2C- Ii Prize, Vadde Suhash Cse 2B - III Prize

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

About the Department The Physics Department was established in the year 2011. Earlier it was under the Department of Science and Humanities right from its inception of the institution since 1985. The Department offers the following courses. • B. Sc. Physics with specialization in Nano Science • B. Sc. Physics with specialization in Photonics • M Sc. in Materials Science • M. Phil Physics • Ph. D programs in Physics The department provides a strong foundation in Physics for B Tech students. The Department has highly qualified, experienced and committed faculty with active research interests and expertise to handle the subjects. The Department facilitates a congenial atmosphere that is conducive to the intellectual and scholarly pursuits of the faculty and students. The Department is selected as best Research Department by Anna University, Chennai in the year 2007. NATIONAL CONFERENCE A National Conference on Advanced Materials and its Applications (NCAMA – 2015) was organized by the Department of Physics, School of Applied Sciences , Hindustan University partially sponsored by DRDO, in association with Materials Research Society of India, Chennai Chapter and Indian Association for Crystal Growth on 29th and 30th January 2015, with an objective of bringing together research scholars, teachers and experts from a wide range of fields like crystal growth, Nano medicine, drug delivery, Sensors, Nano composites, Spectroscopy, photonics etc. on the same platform to discuss and share their ideas, experiences and findings.

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The Department of Foreign Languages, the new milestone at Hindustan University help students to look beyond their customary borders and develop insights into Foreign Languages their Culture and broaden students’ cultural, personal and intellectual horizons, in an ever evolving multilingual, national and global domain. Three languages-French , German , Japanese were offered as Electives, with three credits for the first time at Hindustan University, across disciplines UG/PG classes. The Foreign Languages were opted by the students of Automobile and ECE departments and 113 students were enrolled in the Odd Semester 2014. In the even semester 47 students of Computer Science and IT enrolled. The classes were handled by experienced visiting faculty- Mr. Chandrasegaran Toulasy was the French Faculty, Ms Kalyani- the German and Ms. Visalakshi the Japanese faculty. Accolades Staff/ Students * Dr. Rama Krishnasayee Prof & HOD FL is the Trained Official Cambridge Presenter and GESE Examiner for Trinity College London. * Ms.Niranjana- VLSI student passed the JPLT-N5 . Japanese Language Proficiency Test conducted by Ministry of Education Japan . Workshop /Events * Dr. Rama Krishnasayee Prof & HOD FL, attended a two day workshop on 11th and 12th August 2014 on the topic Building Capacity in Education Leadership by Deakin University, Australia. * Dr. Rama Krishnasayee, was selected to attend the GESE Trainers programme conducted by Trinity College ,London from 22nd- 25th September 2014 * Ms. Visalakshi, visiting faculty for Japanese, HITS attended Japanese Language Teachers’ Training Programme on 22nd February 2015 conducted by Ms.Kyoko Ogawa ,Japanese Language , Advisor Japan Foundation (South India). Visit Ms. Visalakshi, Japanese Language Faculty along with Japanese Foreign Language students, B.Tech (Auto)and M.Tech(VLSI) visited ‘’The Exhibition of Contemporary Architecture 1996-2006’’ at Multipurpose Hall,School of Architecture & Planning , Anna University, Chennai on November 1st ,2014. The Consulate General of Japan at Chennai, The Japan Foundation &School of Architecture & Planning (SAP) Anna University, ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI, Tamil Nadu Centre jointly organized this ‘’PARALLEL NIPPON’’ exhibition Guest Lecture * Mr. M. R. Ranganathan,Chairman,ABK-AOTS DOSAKAI , JAPAN delivered a Guest Lecture on 23rd September 2014 on the topic ‘’ The Importance of Foreign Languages in Today’s scenario

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School of science and humanities SCHOOL OF FASHION, DESIGN & ARTS Hindustan University started the B.Sc Fashion Design (3 Year course) under the School of Fashion, Design & Arts as a first step into the field of Fashion, Design and Arts stream in 2012.

Prof. Ashok Rajan Head

The B. Sc. Fashion Design course is a comprehensively designed course in terms of Curriculum and Syllabus to cater to burgeoning growth of the Fashion Industry in India and resultant demand and potential for Fashion professionals. The growth of the Fashion Industry in India is poised for quantum growth as the organised sector is still small and is growing rapidly . The course design and delivery foments the development of the concepts and techniques required by budding Fashion Design aspirants to harness their creativity . The course structure is briefly as below: In the first year the basic foundation is laid wherein the students get inputs on Fashion History and glimpse into the Western wear and Indian wear as also basic skills/techniques are instilled in the students like Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making , Sewing and Computer. The students also learn about Fabrics both Woven & Knits which is basic canvas for designers. Also. Importantly they get a good foundation in the concepts of the design elements. In the 2nd year the students advance to actual design and development of Fashion garments for Women’s and Men’s wear collection in the 3rd & 4th Semester. They also get inputs on Marketing, Fashion Forecasting , Merchandising and Manufacturing which prepares them for the Industry.

School of science and humanities PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE 2014-15 I Batch • The 1st batch of 7 Photography students completed their 1st year course in August 2014. • Their Graduation function was held on 25th April 2015 and Mr. D. Krishnan, Chief Photo editor , The Hindu, the Guest of Honour distributed their Diplomas. II Batch • The 2nd Batch of 10 students completed their course on 5th August 2015. • 2 students covered the photography of Mannapuram Beauty contest held on 18th April 2015 where Ms. Mili Ashok was one of the judges. • The students also did the photo shoot of the Fashion Design final year students Design collection on 29th April 2015. • They also covered the photography of the Fashion Design Collection of the Fashion Design students at the Chennai Fashion week on 12th July 2015.

on the Theme of Ocean

Hindustan University conducted a Graduate

The 3rd year rounds off their learning with Children’s wear development , Portfolio development , with exposure to Photography and Fashion accessories complementing their Design acumen.

Fashion Show during the Chennai Fashion week

A 6 weeks internship with an Industry /Fashion Retailer / Designer gives the students a practical exposure to make them Industry ready.

Students of the School of Fashion, Design and

on 12th July 2015 at Hotel Westin.

Arts showcased 15 exquisite garments. They

The final Semester gives the students an opportunity to bring together the entire gamut of knowledge garnered by them during the 5 Semesters to come out their Design Collection with extensive Market research and Analysis of trends .

presented their collections with top models. Dr.

All through the above process the students are processes by qualified and experienced faculty .

Collection Award to the outgoing student Ms.

initiated into the skills, concepts and design

Photography of Mr. Sagar, 2nd Batch Photography based on his project

Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts & Science presented the Best Design S.Sudarshana.

The department has a state of art Lab with modern machines and equipment . Students can look forward to an exciting, enriching and enjoyable learning experience at Hindustan University.

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About the Department: School of Management has been successfully imparting its transformational management education for the past 19 years. Right from inception, the MBA programme is known for its special blending of theory with practice, thus making it a tailored programme towards the needs of the industry. The focus is on the all round development of the students to make them a holistic personality with downto-earth and positive attitude. We have a very strong faculty team, which is a synergistic group of doctorates, academicians and professionals with decades of industry experience in senior positions. This conscious mix of faculty team perfectly aids our pedagogical process of blending theory with practice. Our faculty team handholds and mentors the students in the process of becoming able professional managers. Apart from this, School of Management brings in industry professionals for special guest sessions at regular intervals to expose the students to the contemporary issues in the Industry.

Dr. B. Yamuna Krishna Head

Achievements of the Dept • Digital learning ranking - 47th All India ranking and 4th in Chennai by Digital Learning, Asia’s premier monthly magazine in ICTE educations • Assocham Rank Rating School of Management Ranked 1 in South India . • BWI Business World Ranking School of Management Ranked 28 in South India. Ranked 8 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 3 in Chennai • The Week Rank Rating School of Management Ranked 30 in South India. Ranked 12 in Tamil Nadu. Ranked 6 in Chennai. • CAREERS360 Graded in School of Management Grade A at the National Level. Graded AA+ in Tamil Nadu Ranked 11. Ranked 3 in Chennai • School of Management Received the MMA Award for Managerial Excellence in Education. Student Achievements: • Mr. P. SathishKumar of BBA Final year won the second place in Chem Fest Trophy conducted by Medical college, Chengalpet in July 2014. He also represented the Volley Ball team which had won second place in Vel Tech University Tournament in Feb 2015 and third place in Inter Deemed University Tournament in Feb 2015 • Mr. B. Vasanth B.Com final Year was a team member who had won the cup in the Cricket Tournament conducted by SSN college in Aug 2014 • Mr. Veerakumar & Mr. Ashok of BBA final year were team members who had won the third place in the SSN trophy Basket Ball Tournament conducted by SSN college in Sept 2014, second position in PSN Tournament Trophy - Feb 2015, runners up in Gandhigram University Tournament in Feb 2015, runners up in Ragavendra Trophy in Sept 2014 and winners in the Sivakasi Tournament Trophy in Feb 2015

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in ALTO ESPIRITO - Cocktail Making Competition, ECRIVAIN DE VOYAGE - Travel Writing Competition, Travel Log’14: A National Level Seminar and Tourism Fest, Mahajana Tourism Institute, Mysore on 3rd-4th September 2014.

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• Mr. Pramodan, MBA IInd year Aviation Management & IInd year MBA Family Business and Entrepreneurship, Mr. Durai Karthikeyan were pre finalists for Chanakya competition conducted by MMA in Oct 2014, • Mr. Rajivbabu & Mr. Akhileshwar participated in Business Plan Competition conducted by Madras Management Association in October 2014, and achieved the 4th place. • Mr. Manisundar, participated in “The Big Debate” organized by Madras Management Association and achieved 6th position among 100 participants in Oct 2014 • Mr. Harshath of BBA final year won the fourth place in KCG Badminton Tournament in Nov 2014, first place in SRM Milan Badminton Trophy in Jan 2015 & first place in Badminton Tournament conducted by Tamil Nadu State Level Deemed University in Feb 2015. • Mr. Vasanth of B.Com final Year member of the Winning Team in the SRM Trophy Cricket Tournament conducted by SRM University in Nov 2014.

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Mr. Pramodan, MBA IInd year Aviation Management & IInd year MBA Family Business and Entrepreneurship, Mr. Durai Karthikeyan were pre finalists in the Chanakya competition conducted by MMA in Oct 2014,

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Dr. B. Selvamuthu Krishnan Director

Mr. Abraham Varghese Sports Advisor

Annual Reports 2014 - 2015 • University successfully conducted South Zone Inter University Basketball Women Tournament. There were 45 Universities from 6 States (Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andra Pradesh, Telungana, Karnataka and Pondicherry) participated in the event. • Badminton men & women teams have won the Six Winner Trophies and Three Runners Trophy in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • Basketball Men’s Team won the One Winner’s Trophy and Seven Runners and Four Third Position Trophies in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • Basketball Women’s Team won the Seven Winner’s Trophy and Three Runners and Two Third Position Trophies in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • Cricket Men`s Team won the Three Winner’s Trophy and One Runners Trophy in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • Football Men`s Team won the Three Winner’s Trophy and Three Runners Trophy in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • Volleyball Men`s Team won the Two Runners Trophy and Four Third Position in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • OVolleyball Women`s Team won the Four Winner’s Trophy and Seven Runners Trophy in State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 - 2015. • Swimmer Srinath K. Mukundan 3rd Year EIE, won the Gold Medal in 100 M Butterfly, Silver in 25 M & 50 M Breaststroke and a Bronze in 100 M Breaststroke in the State Level and All India Level Tournament for the academic year 2014 2015. • Srinath K. Mukundan of 3rd Year participated in Malaysia, Singapore Indians Youth Games 2014 and won medals. • Hindustan Eagles Football Club won the Championship in Chennai Football Association Senior Division League Championship 2014 - 2015. HCELLENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2015

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Runners Up Volleyball Women’s team

Tamilnadu State University Tournament was held at SDAT Madurai on 17th to 19th July 2015. Several universities participated and Hindustan University Volleyball Women team achieved the Runner up position.

Display of Awards Won by Hindustan University Sports Team Cricket-South Zone Second Position

South Zone Inter University Basketball Tournament

won the runner up trophy in the south zone

Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan University was the Chief Guest and Mrs. Prathibha Suriyashekar, Former Indian Basketball Women Team Captain and Mr. G. R. Maheswara Reddy, Former Hindustan College of Engineering Coach were the Guests of Honour for the Valedictory Function and gave away the Prizes to the Winners. Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan University presided over the function. University of Madras, Chennai clinched the winner up trophy for the third consecutive year in the South Zone Inter University Basketball Women Tournament 2014.

organized by Anna University, Chennai at JJ College of Engineering, Trichy from 16th to 27th November, 2014.

Hindustan Eagles Football team Season 2015 Champion in the Senior Division Football League Table

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2nd Dr. KCG Verghese Equestrian Competition The 2nd Dr KCG Verghese Equestrian Competition was held on Saturday, 20th December 2014 at Hindustan University Campus. The Chief Guest of the event was Maj Gen RG Krishnan – Chief of Staff – HQ – Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala Area. Several teams participated and winner of the competition was Chennai Equitation Club .

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National Sports Rally 2015 Kerala Organizers Hindustan University sponsored this event in celebration of the National Games

Launch of Hindustan Women’s Cricket Team by Lisa Sthalekar

Stephen Fleming inaugurated Hindustan Cricket Academy

that was held on 31st January in Trivandrum. More than 200 students from the Campus participated in the rally which witnessed more than 1000 runners from across the City. Dr. Pon. Ramalingam, Registrar addressed the gathering.

Indian Dressage League Three of our students participated in the prestigious Indian Dressage League competitions - South Zone, and Mr Vikas Pandey came 3rd in the Equitation Class - Advanced - I Category.

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Lisa Carprini Sthalekar former captain of Australian Women’s Cricket team played a match-winning knock with her inspirational talk at Hindustan University on 21 April 2015. Her visit to the University also earmarked the launch of Hindustan Women’s Cricket Team.

Mr. Stephen Fleming, former New Zealand cricket team captain and currently coach of IPL Chennai Super Kings visited Hindustan University on 10th April 2015. The university had the privilege to have him as the Chief Guest a day after the sensational one run win by Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Daredevils on 9th April 2015. Stephen Fleming inaugurated the Hindustan Cricket Academy.

Scuba Diving

Rakesh RamKumar - Race Driver Volkswagen Motorsport

Mr. Rajaeswaraprabhu First year - Chemical Engg. participated in the Indian Scuba Diving Competition for Advance Level Meet which took place in Cambodia during March 2015.

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Hindustan Campus Recruitment Drive

Hindustan Centre for Professionals and Career Development

The Placement Office aims at bringing the two very different worlds i.e. the institution and the industry with strong connect through which students get benefitted and their transition is made smoother as they enter into the corporate world. Having raised its benchmark, Hindustan University maintained its tryst with regular recruiters, who yet again showed immense faith in the students for building the future technical leaders. More heartening was the addition of new recruiters, who trusted the quality

Mr. S. Venu Menon Deputy Director

of students, sensing a potential value-addition to their respective firms and recruited offering exciting profiles. The cyclical enrichment in the process is brought-in through various interactive like Campus Talks, Industrial Visits and Joint Projects & Programmes keeping in view the technological know-how

by entering into MoU’s both national and international. The update in technology equips in offering the best infrastructural and technical support to the visiting delegates keeping them in synchronization with dynamic e-world. This year, a host of multinational companies visited Hindustan University campus , that included Samsung Heavy Industries, Infosys, VISA INC, Wipro GIS, iGate, Oracle, Videocon, Polaris, Sanmar, Fedral Bank, RBS, Zuari Cements, Captial First, GREEdge, AKS Software, Ramco Systems, TCS, Virtusa, TVS, Royal Enfield, mPhasis, Customs & Central Excise, KOTRA , Hyundai, Valeo, Toshiba, Air India, Fujitec, CSC, Mahindra, Honeywell & Syntel to name a few amongst domestic recruiters. International recruiter’s invested their confidence in Hindustan students namely M/s Al Khalili Group of Companies from Muscat, Oman ,Doha International Airport ,SAAB Sweden to name a few. Total of 142 companies provided the prospective opportunities for our students in this current academic year. Ms. Nishita Vegi student of Aerospace engineering got highest prospective offer of employment of INR 23 lacs with SAAB in addition to free Masters of Science in Sweden. On the front of Industry collaboration, department of placement facilitated MoU with NASSCOM, Frontier Frontline Hospital, Volkswagen, Yashkgawa India. A series of guest lectures were organized by bringing the industrial experts in the campus. Professionals like Mr. Biju Balendran, VP-Plant Engineering & Vehicle Process Engineering, Renault-Nissan Automotive India Limited, Mr. Krish Dhanam, International Motivational Speaker and Mr. Udaya Sankar, Nasscom (TN, Kerela & Pondy), Mr. Sujith Kumar, Infosys – Talent Acquisition Head, Mr. Santhanam, President & MD Saint Gobain , Mr. Arun Babu Team lead South Zone Infosys, Mr. K. Ananth Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer, TCS, Mr. J. Krishnan, Managing Director, UniMity Solutions, Mr. Ramnath S. Mani, Managing Director, Automation Excellence, Mr Stephgen Fleming International Cricket New Zealand & Ms. Lisa Stalekar International Cricketer Australia addressed our students. Industrial visit to Hyundai (Chennai) and Toyota Kirloskar (Bengaluru), & Volkswagen (Pune), ICF, L&T, Mahindra Aerospace, Wheels India, Saint Gobain, & Schwing Stetter during last academic year. Mr. Rakesh Verma, CTO & Vice President Samsung Heavy Industries inaugurated Hindustan Technology and Business Incubator on April 17, 2015 for stimulating the innovative and entrepreneurial skill development amongst the students which in turn will enhance employment prospects. Hindustan University student’s innovative project was declared second best by Pan-IIT Leadership Series (PALS) Innovation Challenge – 2014, held on 27th March 2014. 118

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By virtue of being equipped with a wide range of facilities, the Centre for Professional and Career Development is a veritable supermarket catering to the Training needs of our students. Our aspiring students are exposed, as part of their curriculum, to a wide array of facilities ranging from Machine tools to Flight Simulators to CNC to Wind Tunnels etc. In short, we don’t believe Training should be different from the real-world. The Centre aims at providing assistance to students in developing their academic and career interests through individual counselling and group sessions. This initiative is supported by Faculty members, Department Heads and Administration to integrate career planning Academic curriculum and Value Add programmes.This in return Empower students with life-long career decision-making skills.

Mr. Milton Huggins Head

The Centre has conducted many Value Added Courses for the Students during the academic year 2014-2015. Some of which are: • Soft Skills & Aptitude • Business English Communication Skills (BEC) • “C” Programming • CADD Centre • CNC Laser Machinery • Computed Fluid Dynamics • GRE, CAT, GMAT • SWEBOK (SCP) • Embedded System Development Using Intel • Lab View • Mat Lab • Non -Destructive Testing • Oracle - DBMS • CCNA - Routing & Switching • Volkswagen Group Service Advisor Talent Program (“VG-SATP”) • Volkswagen Group Sales Consultant Talent Program (“VG – SCTP”) • Switching, Wireless & Surveillance • Advanced Certification In Industrial Robots And Applications • Advance Diploma In Autotronics The total no: of students benefited though these programs were 1865. In addition to these programs Faculty Development Progams (FDP) such as Empowering Professional Women, Brand Building Workshop, Python Programming Language, Awareness Seminar on Cat/ GRE/ GMAT Exams, Seminar On Oil & Gas Mgt Course, D-Link Switching, Wireless, Surveillance, Primavera. HCELLENCE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE 2015

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NATIONAL CADET CORPS Hindustan University National Cadet Corps, associated with 1(TN) AIR SQN NCC Chennai, had yet another service oriented functioning in the academic year 2014-15. Other than the usual parades 120 Hours,meant for getting trained in physical drill and regular classes on NCC activities, General Subject Knowledge in NCC, Flying and Firing technical classes they indulged in, Combined Annual Training Camp(CATC),Inter Group Competitions(IGC2014),All India Vayu Sainik camp (AIVSC2014) at Bengaluru.

Mr. Giri Rangarajan Flying Officer

HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, NCC CADETS ACHIEVEMENT IN AIVSC 2014 1. Mr.Kashyap Satyamurthy

4th sem Aero - BEST PILOT- GOLD , HEALTH & HYGIENE –BRONZE

2. Mr.Kiran Kumar, 4th Sem Aero - BEST SHOOTER-GOLD 3. Mr.Amit Kumar, 6th Sem Civil - BEST PILOT-SILVER 4. Mr.Vijaya Renold , 4th Sem Auto - Represented Tamilnadu Directorate 5. Ms.Daniella JE Robinson, 4th Sem Aero - Represented Tamilnadu Directorate NCC , HITS obtained the prestigious opportunity of honouring His Excellency, The Governor of Tamilnadu during the Republic day celebrations. Hindustan Cadets represented more in number and Saluted the Governor at Marina Republic Day Celebrations 2015. SOCIAL SERVICES Cadets collected materials like Rice, Atta etc and gave it to the Orphanages like Manasu Ashram; a home for mentally challenged persons and poor school children, the cadets also conducted counselling sessions. Jai Hind!

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NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME NSS Cell, Hindustan University, Hindustan Y’s Youth Club of Chennai & Y’s Men Club of Mylapore jointly celebrated the NSS day on 24th September 2014 at Hindustan University. The following programmes were organised: First Aid Awareness Programme Blood Donation Camp

Dr. P. Manivanan Coordinator

The Blood Donation Camp with the association of The Madras Voluntary Blood Bureau was conducted on 24th September 2014. The students and staff voluntarily donated 501 units of blood to the Government Blood Bank. First aid Awareness programme was organised in association with the St. John Ambulance on 24th September 2014. Mr. S. S. Ramadoss, Senior Lecturer, St. John Ambulance, Indian Red Cross Society explained the importance of First aid and demonstrated the same. 60 NSS volunteers participated in the programme Community Service Week Celebration with Round Table of India NSS Cell, Hindustan University, Madras Knights Round Table 181 (MKRT181) and Madras Coastal Round Table #162 (MCRT#162) jointly Celebrated the Community Service Week 2014 from 7th to 21st November 2014.

Eye Donation Camp at Hindustan University NSS Cell, MKRT181and Sankara Netharalaya, Adyar jointly organized the Eye Donation Camp at Hindustan University on 12th November 2014. The Voluntary Health Service, Taramani, Chennai brought the mobile blood donor unit. 72 units of blood were collected from the staff, students and round table members 6. Computer Awareness Programme for Govt. School Students. Limb Donation Camp at Mukti Foundation, Meenambakkam. NSS Cell and MKRT181 jointly organized the Limb Donation Camp for National Limb Donation Day at Mukti Foundation, Meenambakkam on 15th November 2014. The MKRT181 members donated 10 limbs to the patients. After the programme Lunch, Fruits and Biscuits were given to patients. Special Outreach Program NSS cell, Yutharang, Field Publicity department, Puducherry, Govt. of India organised the Special Outreach programme on 11th December 2014. The Following programme were organised Swachh Bharath Programme Rally About “Save Girl Child” Free Siddha Medical Camp

Blood Donation Camp

Special Outreach Programme

The following programmes were organised Inauguration The inauguration of Round Table of India Community Service Week was organised on 7th November 2014 at Hindustan University. Inaugural Address by Tr. Shriram Duvvrri, Area Chairman, Area 2, RTI, Chief Guest, Tr. Ashok Verghese, Director, Hindustan University was the Guest of Honour. Tr. Ajmal Dastagir, Chairman, MKRT181 and Tr. Balaji, Project Convenor, MKRT181 & other table members were attend the function. Blood Donation Camp NSS Cell, MKRT181and Madras Voluntary Blood Bank jointly organized the Blood Donation Camp for National Blood Donation Day at Hindustan University on 7th November 2014. The Voluntary Health Service, Taramani, Chennai brought the mobile blood donor unit. 72 units of blood were collected from the staff, students and round table members. Tree Plantation at Hindustan University NSS Cell & MKRT181 jointly organised the Tree Plantation Programme for National Go Green Day on 7th November 2014 at Hindustan University. Tr. Ajmal Dastagir inaugurated the programme. 10 saplings were planted in the University Campus. And 25 NSS volunteers planted 30 saplings in the Government Middle school, Padur .

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YOUTH RED CROSS Ph. D.

The Youth Red Cross Movement, one of the social service units , of Hindustan University with its motto of-‘ We Serve All’ contributed in its own way following the Principles of the International Humanitarian Law for the programmes of 2015. The Principles being - Principles of Humanity, Distinction, Military Necessity , Prevention of Unnecessary Suffering and Proportionality . The YRC of Hindustan University was the promoter, propagator and follower of these in word, deed and action YRC Activities

• Geneva Convention Day ,the YRC members participated in the Special Camp organized by the Tamil Nadu Red Cross Society on 12th August 2014. • World Literacy Day was celebrated on 8th September 2014, with Debate Competition amongst the students.

A Rajkumar

R V Nagarajan

R Divahar

S P Sangeetha

S Saravanan

P S Aravindraj

S Roselin Mary

M. Phil.

• Visited HOPE Foundation School at Kannagi Nagar Chennai in June 2014. Contributions for a Lab to be set up in the School premise were given to them as part of the school expansion from Primary to Class VIII.

Revathi Ravichandran

Dr. Rama Krishnasayee YRC Coordinator M Senthil Kumar

J Suresh

J R Julius

K M Suceendran

Jayachitra L

B Aruna

Parvathi B

R Deepa

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• Swachh Bharath Programme in the campus began with active participation from YRC members on 5th November 2014. • ‘ Peace and Communal Harmony Campaign Week’ was observed as per the Directive of the National Foundation for Communal Harmony under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India on 19th November -25th November 2014. •

Premlatha K

M. Tech. (Aero)

Lakshmi P

Punitha Kumari

Hema Kumar M

Vagesh Shangar R

Joyce John

Chinchu Susan Jacob

Ashwini @ Bhavani R

M. Tech. (Comm. Sys.)

M.Tech. (Avionics)

M. Tech. (AME)

M. Tech. (Auto)

M. Tech. (ICE)

Suchampa Bagchi

Adithyaa V

M. Tech. (Con. Engg. Mgmt.) M. Tech. (Str. Engg.)

Saurabh Ram

M. Tech. (Str. Engg.)

Dr. Rama Krishnasayee Youth Red Cross Co –Ordinator and the team visited the Padma Adarsh Old Age home ,Vaniyanchavadi on 24th April 2015, and handed over old clothes, eatables and toiletries to the inmates of the old age home, orphanage and the printing press workers who were differently abled.

Anusha S

M. Tech. (Envi. Engg.)

M. Tech. (CSE)

M. Tech. (PED)

Vigensh D

M. Tech. (Thermal)

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Arathi Rao

M. Tech. (IT)

Deepika M

MBA (Mgmt. Studies)

Sujith Suresh

Anadkat Nishek Nitin

Amal Govind

M. Tech. (VLSI)

M. Tech. (PC&IE)

Kezia K

Monika Singh

Syed Aamir F M. Tech. (CAD)

M. Tech. (Emb. Sys.)

Mohammed Riyas

MBA (Hosp. & Mgmt.)

Yazhini V

MBA (Defence Tech. & Mgmt.)

MBA (Aviation & Mgmt.)

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Jangiti Akhileshwar

Archana J

MBA (Avtn. & Mgmt.)

MCA