Pallavi Baruah Guha is working as a Head Computer Science and Engineering Department at Asian Institute of Management and Technology. She has an experience of more than 22 years. She has vast experience in the IT Industry as a software programmer working for various customers. She has also published multiple research papers and a few books. She is a Senior Researcher in Data Mining and has additional specialization in AI and Machine Learning from Perdue University apart from the traditional academic degrees.

Asian Institute of Management and Technology

What are your roles and responsibilities?

“To bring best business value for college and education for students”

In my opinion, I do have a lot of responsibility in all aspects be it related to inculcating the latest research and best practices in the classroom sessions, individual content expertise, or creating enthusiasm in students to learn, motivate them, etc. From a moral point of view, I am responsible for developing the moral character of the students and development of social-efficiency or good citizenship in the child from a sociological point of view. 

Which key factors keep you connected with the education sector?

“Inspiration to influence students’ life by educating them”

Yes, I have been in this educational sector for more than 15 years and was in the industry for around six years. I enjoy every bit of software development, teaching and research with the students. Moreover, it’s very inspiring to be involved in the learning, growing process of the student and to make them equipped to be successful in future. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? 

“I ensure growth of others whosoever work with me”

The following point describes my philosophy of leadership- 

  • Taking timely decisions by being proficient in teaching, research and projects and upgrading yourself as well as others. 
  • I ensure accountability of mine and my team actions. 
  • I try my best to understand the team members and the students through the means of effective communication.

How can students benefit from studying here in your institute?

“We provide industry oriented education and 100% placement assurance”

We have adopted a totally different approach to teach students. We organize year-round competitions such as Debates, Group Discussions, PowerPoint Presentations, Essay writing, etc. to help them to enhance and improve their confidence, reading, writing and Communication Skills. Necessary guidance is provided by the faculty members about various entrepreneurship encouragement schemes declared by the state and central government to help the budding Entrepreneurs of the University. 

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How does the curriculum of your institute align with the best practices of industry?

“Taking suggestions from various education committees, industry practitioners as well as university to prepare our curriculum”

The program covers the various essential concepts in Computer Science. It also conducts educational trips to different Institutions, Universities, Industries like IITG, IIE, Guwahati University, Data Centre of Amtron, IT Park, etc. Dignitaries from reputed IT organizations and Professors of University levels are being invited to give knowledgeable sessions and hands-on training to the students. The curriculum also includes free certificate courses based on the latest computer technology as add-ons. 

How is your university more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

“We provide fee waivers and any kind of discrimination is punishable”

We give priority to the students coming from different economic backgrounds, the Institute aids the student to apply to the Govt. portal so that the facility of financial assistance could be availed. Also we value diversity in our admission process and best-in-class faculty, infrastructure, values and best practices.

What is the University’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“To update itself with the changing demands of industry”

To make the Institute in top education institution list, we need to adopt the following steps-

  • The top priority of the Institute is to have a good number of teachers with an excellent academic record to accept Adaptability and flexibility with respect to academics
  • To have very good research publications/patents and to bring good projects to the University.
  • To make the Institute a Centre of excellence

What would you like people to know about your university?

“Our educative environment and its faculties are worth exploring”

I joined the institute in the year 2009 and had a vision that it should have full academic as well as administrative advancements so that the Institute can grow at a different pace. The curriculum is upgraded with the latest technology. Good quality of research publications is being published by the teachers who are indulged in self upgradation with recent developments and are knowledgeable, committed and efficient. 

What are some of the biggest challenges for your institute?

“Updating ourselves with the changing needs of this competitive world”

Educators need to be flexible in adapting the learning goals of a course to the practical needs of students. Likewise, students may need to be flexible in choosing correct courses / subjects that will provide meaningful learning experiences for students. Open and supportive communication, mutual understanding, and trust are invaluable in this process. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Be passionate towards your aim”

“It takes dedication and hard work to constantly improve yourself” Hard work, dream and dedication leads to success so strive for the three and achieve success. 

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How do you establish a healthy relationship with students?

“By providing effective communicative environment to them”

I ensure a healthy relationship with students by recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities of each student. The students are free to interact with me, be it personal issues or educational issues. There is a mentorship in which each batch is mapped with a teacher who in turn nurtures the students and helps them in rectifying their academic as well as personal issues.