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ACCREDITATION & RaNKING Graded as Category 2 Accredited with Institute for Maintaining ‘A’ Grade by NAAC High Academic Standards by UGC. UGC Association of AICTE Indian University Approved (AIU) NIRF ranked HITS between 101-150 National Institutional Ranking Framework One among five Institutions Ministry of Human Resource Development in India Government of India qualified for the QS Ranking. • Ranked No.1 in India among Best Technical Universities (Private) • Ranked No.2 among Top 5 Private Universities with Best Value for Money “TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS & NO MAN A FAILURE.” FOUNDER CHAIRMAN Dr. K. C. G. VERGHESE (1940-2006) CONTENT Page PREFACE 6 ABOUT HITS 7 GOVERNANCE 8 Board of Management 8 Academic Council 9 Planning and Monitoring Board 10 Proceedings of Statutory Bodies 11 ACCOLADES 13 Awards & Rankings 13 Golden Jubilee Valedictory Celebration 15 INFRASTRUCTURE 16 New Additions 16 Infrastructure Added 17 Labs 17 Facilities 17 HUMAN RESOURCES 18 Pictorial Representation of Faculty & Department 18 Faculty Achievements 19 ACADEMICS 22 Programmes Offered 22 Admissions 25 Value Added Training Programmes 28 Placement /Training Programmes 31 Business Incubator and Entrepreneurship 32 Conferences/Seminars/Workshops 33 Conferences 33 Seminars 34 Workshops 35 Other Events 35 Events Attended 36 Research Colloquium 37 Convocation 38 Learning Resources 39 Digital Initiatives 39 Page RESEARCH 40 Research Advisory Board 40 Research Promotion 41 Research Incentive Scheme 41 Award of Ph.D. & M.S. 41 Sponsored Research Projects 44 Consultancy 44 Publications 46 Patents 76 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS 77 Academics 77 Sports 80 NCC 84 NSS 85 CELEBRATIONS 86 INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL COLLABORATIONS 89 List of International Academic MoUs Singed during 2017-18 89 International Programmes at HITS 91 Staff Exchange Programmes 92 Student Exchange Programmes 93 International Visits by Faculty 95 Important Visitors to HITS 96 ALUMNI ACTIVITIES 98 PREfaCE The Annual Report for the academic year 2017-18 is a culmination of achievements both by the faculty, staff members and students. I am happy that the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Hindustan Group of Institutions was concluded with the Valedictory Function on 16 March 2016. There has been a striking improvement and significant increase in all domains of academic activities of Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science during the year. Sports and cultural accomplishments are no exceptional; as students have excelled remarkably in it brining more trophies and laurels to the institution. HITS has obtained several rankings and certifications this year. To mention a few, certified with Grade A Accreditation from NAAC with 3.3 CGPA scale; and placed in Category 2 by MHRD; ranked No. 1 among Best Technical Universities (Private) in India, and No. 2 among Top 5 Private Universities with ‘Best Value for Money’ by India Today; NIRF Rankings 2018 placement of HITS in 101-150 band in the Overall Ranking of Institutions, 100-150 band among Universities, 100-150 band in Engineering and 75-100 band in Management; the first Institution in India to be certified by TUV Rheinland for successfully implementing 5S Work Place Management System. There is a significant development in infrastructure and amenities with construction of state of the art labs, classrooms & seminar halls in Jubilee Block; modernization of labs & establishment of ‘Smart Class Rooms’; installation of yet another state of the art Flight Simulator, ALSIM AL250; establishment of modern conference hall in the School of Aeronautical Engineering; and lay out of football field using natural turf, in association with “Chennaiyin Football Club”, the champions of IFL, to train players, as well as host National & International tournaments. HITS has also launched OFO Cycles for the first time in India to promote eco-friendly travel environment. HITS has signed 13 MoUs with foreign universities during the current year, aiming to scale up our academic excellence and establish partnership with global universities. In the academic arena the students have graduated with flying colours and bagged placements in several multinational companies and organizations across the globe. The staff and students have participated in several exchange programmes. In National/International Competitions, students have won 11 team event awards and 21 individual event awards. The importance extended to co-curricular and extra-curricular along with curricular activities has brought several laurels to the Institute. These efforts of the Institute are bestowed with ‘The Great Patron of Sports and Games Award’ for the Vision, Infrastructure, appropriate process and personnel to promote Sports and Games among the youth in India (FICCI CASCADE). Students have won 19 Winner trophies and 11 Runner trophies in National/State level Intercollegiate Volleyball, Basketball, Football tournaments under Men and Women categories.On the cultural front, Kalaikoodaam, a South Inter Zone Youth Cultural Fest with representations from 31 universities and over 1600 participants; and Yarona 2018 were so popular showcasing the ethos of cultural diversity of India. All accomplishments were possible only with the commitment of our faculty, staff and students alike and due to the able guidance and encouragement from the Management. I hope flipping through the pages of this report would give you a sense of fulfilment and also instill positive vibes to pursue excelling and setting records. Best wishes for the upcoming academic year! Dr. K.P. Isaac Vice Chancellor 6 Page Annual Report 2017-2018 ABOUT HITS Commenced in 1985, Hindustan Institute of as No. 10 in Chennai among Private Universities Technology and Science (HITS), a deemed to be in National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) University, is one of the most sought after institutions 2017; and the first institution to be certified by TUV in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India offering a wide Rheinland for successfully implementing 5S Work spectrum of Undergraduate (29), Postgraduate Place Management System. (34), Research and Doctoral Programmes in diverse fields of Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Highly qualified and competent faculty and Management, Fashion, Arts and Design, Aviation, excellent infrastructural facilities for curricular and and Arts and Sciences. The Institution is a part of extracurricular activities catering to the needs of prestigious Hindustan Group of Institutions which students are additional advantages of HITS. The includes KCG College of Technology, Hindustan student community comprises of students from all Arts and Science College, Hindustan International over India and Overseas. The institution hosts 14 Schools, Hindustan First Grade College and Orient Centres of Excellence with sophisticated and advanced Flight Aviation Academy. This illustrious group caters facilities for focused Research.The institution has to the academic needs of 15,000 students, facilitated established global collaborations with Institutes and by 2000 faculty members. Industries to promote Faculty & Student Exchange Programmes, Joint Research, Consultancy Projects, HITS has been in the forefront of academic innovation Conferences and Events. since inception. The motto of HITS is to lead by example; and has been meticulous in carrying out the HITS is renowned for its accomplishments in Sports. changes to cater to all the stakeholders, in particular, World-class play courts over 15 acres designed the student community. The vision of the Founder exclusively for indoor and outdoor games, and Chairman Dr. K.C.G. Verghese “TO MAKE EVERY recreational activity is worth mentioning. Besides, MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A FAILURE” is Y’s Men International, Round Table India, Rotary the guiding principle behind all the transformations International, National Cadet Corps (NCC), National that are carried outat HITS. Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross (YRC), and Student Clubs are active all over the year. HITS HITS is accredited with an “A” Grade by the National is bestowed with Good Green Governance Award Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC), Govt. for the seventh consecutive time in recognition of of India; approved by AICTE; Placed in Category 2 environment friendly initiatives in its plush green institution by MHRD; Ranked No.1 in India among campus. The institute ensures that highest standards Best Technical Universities (Private), and No.2 among of quality is implemented in all spheres to build a Top 5 Private Universities with Best Value for Money strong future for the student community and nation by India Today; awarded an overall 3Star Rating for at large. Teaching, Employability, Innovation, Inclusiveness and Facility by QS Stars, Rated for Excellence; Ranked 7 Annual Report 2017-2018 Page GOVERNANCE Board of Management Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese Dr. K. P. Isaac Mr. Ashok Verghese Dr. Aby Sam Pro-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Director Director Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese Chancellor Dr. Pon. Ramalingam Dr. G. Ilavazhagan Dr. N. Vasudevan Registrar Director-Research Dean-Academic ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH Dr. A. Ramesh Babu Dr. Pon. Ramalingam Science & Humanities. Registrar Dr. A. Sherine Dr. G. Ilavazhagan Languages. Dr. G. Ilavazhagan Director-Research Director-Research Dr. V. Parthasarathy Dr. Baby Joseph Physics. Dr. N. Vasudevan Dean, Research. Dean-Academic Dr. M. Veerachamy Dr. D. Mohan Chief Librarian. Associate Dean, Research. Dr. Baby Joseph Dean, Research. Dr. K. Kamalakkannan Automobile Engineering. Dr. D. Mohan ACADEMICS Associate Dean, Research.