Dr. Ajay Kumar is presently working as the Director at Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad. With an experience of more than 22 years in academic as well as administrative units, he has been serving at prominent profiles at various national institutions and designated as Nodal Director for SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2018. Along with achieving several appreciations and awards, he has participated in many workshops, seminars and development programs at national and international level. Also, Dr. Ajay has published a number of research papers in various journals and conferences, and has gained a patent - “SMART MOPPING FOR BLIND ZONE” to his credit as well. 

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What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“The contemporary challenges and innovations in the field of education”

The day-to-day innovations always keep me motivated to do things better for the development of the education system in our country. Also, for improving the quality and efficacy of the education sector in any professional career we carry around a few challenges like student orientation for knowledge, better value based learning and skill development of students. I always hunt for solutions and take it as my motivation to stay inbound and move in the education sector. 

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“Clear responsiveness and high productivity”

My leadership includes making people responsible and more self-reliant, and motivating them to accomplish the assigned tasks within the given framework of time. This also includes the optimum participation as well as contribution of each of the stakeholders in actualizing the vision of the organisation. In this way you can lead to the higher productivity and recognition of the organisation. 

How does the curriculum at your college ensure the best practice of industry?

“Implementation of outcome-based education and training sessions”

The strategies and planning are always made by keeping the interest of the students first. We focus on practical classes and industrial visits, research and value-added courses to inculcate in students various aspects of the industrial world and practical learning. We often serve them mentorship and counselling programmes as well as alumni connect programmes to educate them on self-awareness and better understanding of subjects. In addition, to bridge the gap between industry and academia, we started a number of programs like educational trips, conferences, seminars, short term training programmes, mentoring the students by industry people, etc.

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How do you tend to establish a healthy environment in your college?

“Positive and well-established student staff relations”

At IPEC, a healthy relation is maintained between students, staff and faculty through clear communication and interaction of thoughts. Faculty hereby not only educate students about professional perspectives but also guide and inculcate in them true values and ethics as a human being. We always provide our students best quality education and thus maintain a constructive environment of learning and growing on the campus.

What do you think should be the College's top priority over the next 10 years? 

“Research oriented centre of excellence and industrial collaborations”

We are looking forward to establishing a well-organized institution with advanced teaching learning process, consultancy, hands-on training and technical skills that attracts students globally. We aspire to create a leading research culture within the campus in terms of publications and projects that inspires students to acquire knowledge and skills. Also, we strive to have a 100% placement of our students in all diverse branches of the field and for this we are contributing for high-tech facilities and alliance with industries on a regular basis. We have also signed MOUs with the industries and renowned universities in India and abroad to help our students learn better. 

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Any suggestions you would like to give to the aspiring students?

“Be focused and creative to become a qualified professional”

I would like to suggest the students to be focused on their dreams and to put their 100 per cent energy and efforts into actualising them into realities. At this moment in the present scenario, we need to be more punctual, self-disciplined and creative to deal with the contemporary issues concerning jobs or embarking on any entrepreneurial journey. Education is your tool, so choose and use it wisely.