Dr. G. T. Chandra Sekhar is the HOD and Associate Professor for Mechanical branch at Sri Sivani College of Engineering, Srikakulam where he has been teaching from the past 12 years. He has written 7 text books as an author and co-author; out of which 2 books are from Springer, 3 text books from Schand Publications and 2 text books from Shree Publishing House. He has published more than 50 research papers in various National/International Journals and International/ National Conferences of repute and has also received Best Young Researcher in Electrical Engineering in the year 2017. 

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How do you ensure a healthy relations with the students and faculty?

“Through Constant talks and knowledge sharing sessions”

Usually, I interact with the students every week in the classroom. I used to resolve students’ issues then and there and also motivate them to overcome their fears either in academics or in personal life. Coming to the faculty, I sometimes act a bit strict to the faculty in terms of academics (Class deliverables and result driven outcomes) and will move freely otherwise sharing the knowledge of various aspects.

What is your approach to make subjects more practical and industry oriented? 

“Industry tours are organized to understand exact industry demands”

During the preparation of our college Academic Calendar, we plan for one industrial visit in each semester to obtain real time knowledge on how the industry operates. The students are also motivated to design real time hardware products, Solar based vehicles which are useful for the society as well as for their learning outcomes. 

Which are the practices departments follow to help students gain necessary skills?

“Teaching-learning process for both students and faculty”

Inclusion of CRT classes, Library hour and Sports hour in curriculum for all round personality development of a student. Having MoUs with IIT-Bombay and Industries for generating Skill oriented knowledge and exposure required for the young graduates in the outside competitive world, Workshops and Conferences are conducted on a regular basis to give them the chance to know what is happening outside the college.

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How does your department help students for placements?

“Lectures being conducted by experts from reputed institutes”

The internal faculty and experts from reputed institutes take classes for GATE and other competitive exams, due to this the students are choosing higher education. For placements we have a separate CRT team and they will train-up our students such that they will be placed in reputed companies with all the required skill set. It is worth mentioning that every year 50% of our students are placed in reputed companies with good packages and around 25% of the students are opting for higher education.

How do you prepare students to cope up with the competitive world? 

“By indulging them to gain skill-oriented knowledge”

We are helping our students to deal with competition in the outside world by indulging them into subject & skill-oriented knowledge, Problem solving methods and proper communication skills, Time management and organizational skills. The curriculum is designed to ensure students are ready to face any challenge in the corporate world. 

What are the extracurricular activities conducted by SSCE?

“Various inter and intra symposiums are organized”

Usually, the students are encouraged to participate in inter and intra symposiums. And also, there would be hundred percent support and appreciation for the students who wanted to participate in the inter college fests or the symposiums in various prestigious colleges.

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What challenges have you faced while uplifting the quality of education? 

“Real challenge for us is to admit students in other departments other than Computer Science”

The real challenge nowadays for the Electrical & Electronics Engineering department is to get the students admitted in this course as everyone is moving towards Computer Science. The other challenge is to make them entrepreneurs rather than getting placed in a good company.

Any valuable advice which would you like to the students?

“Sincerity and good communication skills are key component”

Be Sincere and should have commitment to reach your goals. With only hard work and dedication you can reach your aspirations and our college will always be there for you to support and guide the students.