Index Sr. No Title Page No. Vision & Mission 3 Foreword from the Vice Chancellor 4 Highlights 5 1. Central Activities 7 1.1 Admissions (2015) 7 1.2 External Accreditation 7 1.3 Statutory Bodies Meetings 10 1.4 Corporate Social Responsibilities 12 1.5 Academic Resources 15 1.6 Events 21 1.7 Students achievements 29 2. Departmental Activities 33 2.1. Faculty of Engineering and Management 33 2.1.1 Dept. of Mechanical Engineering 33 2.1.2 Dept. of Electrical Engineering 37 2.1.3 Dept. of Computer Science Engineering 40 2.1.4 Dept. of Civil Engineering 46 2.1.5 Dept. of Information Technology 48 2.1.6 Dept. of Electronics & Communication 52 Engineering 2.1.7 Dept. of Petroleum Engineering 61 2.1.8 Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences 63 2.1.9 Dept. of Chemistry 65 2.1.10 Dept. of Mathematics 68 2.1.11 Dept. of Physics 69 2.1.12 Dept. of Computer Application(MCA) 73 2.1.13 Dept. of Management Studies(MBA) 76 2.2 Faculty of Architecture 79 2.3 Faculty of Pharmacy 83 2.4 Placement Cell 88 2 VISION To be a world class professional University, constantly striving for excellence in education by high quality teaching in sync with the industry needs. To be driven by the spirit of ground breaking research and entrepreneurship. To instill each student qualities of mind and character necessary for good citizenship and wise leadership. MISSION To put our students first and work responsibly with honesty, transparency and integrity to influence, inspire and nurture talent for our students, and the members of faculty and staff. To encourage creative ability and research temperament. To provide knowledge based technological services for industry and society. To synergize the teaching learning process through active interaction with industry and academia whilst embracing modern technological changes. 3 Foreword from the Vice Chancellor It gives me immense pleasure in bringing out of Annual Report 2014-15 of DIT University, Dehradun. A premier Institution in the Northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, DIT University has contributed to the Higher Technical Education arena of the state. In the first year of its becoming a state University, DITU has set up a mission to be amongst the top ranking Universities of the Nation. The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate (M.Tech) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) programme in various branches of Engineering and Technology. (B.Tech) in 6 specialization viz Computer science, Civil, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm). Post graduate programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Wireless and Mobile Communication and Ph.D. in all specializations in the hall mark of the University. During 2014-15 admissions 1648 students were admitted in the University. Our students have done us proud by winning laurels for their Alma-matter in National Level Sports Meet and extra curricula competitions. Research is and shall remain the focus of our University. Faculty have published 46 Research papers in peer review journals and contributed to knowledge generation and dissemination for the benefit of students and the country as a whole. Several projects sponsored by DITU and Govt. of India are being undertaken. We have a long way to go and I am confident that our management, the Board of Governors and the DITU faculty, staff and students will leave no stone unturned in making the University to achieve the Vision of settlers. I express my deep sense of gratitude to our Visitor H’nble Governor UK State, the Uttarakhand Government, Shri Anuj Aggarwal, Chairman Board of Governors, Members of Board of Governors and Board of Management, Academic Council and all the DITU family for making us proud. Jai Hind (K.K. Raina) 4 Highlights DIT University (DITU) was established in February, 2013 after 16 years of legacy as Dehradun Institute of Technology. Admissions in 2015 - 16 session - 1648 ① Undergraduate Program: 1477 i B. Tech : 1291 ii B.Tech LE : 61 iii B. Arch : 60 iv B. Pharm : 64 v B.Pharm LE : 01 ② Post Graduate Program : 157 ③ Doctoral Program : 14 Faculty members mostly from IITs, NITs & other renowned institutes. - No. of newly appointed faculty members in various departments: 35 Publications by faculty members in SCI Journals: 26 Research papers presented in International Conference/ Seminars: 22 Research Papers Presented in National Conference/ Seminars : 24 Guest Lectures organized by various departments : 12 Patents filed by faculty of Pharmacy: 12 Books Published: 02 Sponsored Projects implemented in departments: 09 Conferences / Seminars / Workshops organized : 19 Newly established laboratories ① Laboratories in Petroleum Engineering: 05 Reservoir Engineering Lab Petroleum Product Testing Lab Drilling Fluid and Cement Lab Unit Operation Lab Computer Lab ② Laboratories in Civil Engineering – 09 Building and Concrete Lab Soil mechanics Lab Environmental Engineering Lab Transportation Lab 5 Fluid Mechanics Lab Geology Lab Survey Lab Structural Analysis Computer Lab ③ Laboratories in Electronics and Communication Engineering – 02 DRDO Lab Photonics Lab ④ Laboratories of Physics – 02 Physics Lab-II Material Research Laboratory Outstanding Achievement of Students: CAT 2014, XAT 2015 score above 90%: 20 Student Technical Clubs : 13 Student Cultural/ Literary Clubs : 08 Placement: Total no of Students placed for session 2014-2015 : 747 out of 1205 6 1. Central Activities 1.1 Admissions 2015-16 DIT University conducted its counseling for various courses and programs in June, 2015. The Admission Counseling process began in the month of June and was successfully completed in various stages by the end of July. The total number of applicants for B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Pharma, M.Pharma, B.Arch, MCA, MBA and PhD programs were about 6000. A total of 1477 students were enrolled in the undergraduate programmes, 1291 in B.Tech, 60 in B.Arch and 65 in B.Pharma. The university also enrolled 157 students in the postgraduate programmes during the counseling held on 7 June and 21 June, 2015. The Doctoral programmes have been opted by 14 students. The classes for the new session commenced from 3rd August, 2015. 1.2 External Accreditation 1.1.1 UGC Expert Committee Visit Experts of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Council visited the DIT University campus from February 21 to 22, 2015 to inspect its functioning, standards of teaching, effectiveness of curriculum, examination and research. The committee was chaired by Dr. Bibek 7 Bandyopadhyay. The visit was conducted as per the UGC / AICTE format. The officials interacted with the faculty members, students, and other stake holders to discuss the attributes of DITU. The program concluded successfully. 1.2.2 Council of Architecture Expert Committee Visit The Council of Architecture (COA) conducted its annual inspection at the Faculty of Architecture from June 2 to 3 June, 2015. The Committee was chaired by Prof. R.P. Deshmukh. The Committee was happy to note the academic progress and potential of the Faculty of Architecture and available infrastructure for the program. 1.2.3 Alumni Meet 2015 The DIT University Alumni Association meet was held on 10th January, 2015. The Alumni Association of DITU invited all the alumni to their Alma mater where they reminisced about their prime years spent in DIT. Dr. K.K Raina, Vice chancellor, Prof Shishir Kumar, Director Academic Administration along with other faculty members applauded the achievements of 8 Alumni and wished them luck for their future. The meet started with the welcoming of alumni followed by a group photograph session, lunch and cultural programmes organized by DITU students. The day ended with a grooving DJ night. 1.2.4 Educational trip Educational trip was organized in the month of October, 2014. Nearly 1400 students of 2nd year B.Tech and MBA visited various cities across the country viz. Mysore, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Chandigarh and Manali. They were exposed to various industries such as IBM Bengaluru, Infosys training centre Mysore, Coca Cola factory at Bengaluru, ACC Cement Plant at Chandigarh, Special Machine Tool Industries at Delhi, DRDO Lab at Jodhpur etc. The Prime objective of the tour was to expose the students to the industrial environment and to make them responsible as budding professionals. 9 1.2.5 58th Council Meet of Architecture Association DIT University had hosted the 58th Council Meet of the Association. This meet was a five day event from 23rd to 27th June’2015 and was attended by representatives of various Architecture colleges from all over India. The main focus of the meet was the deliberation on proceedings for the 58th year of Annual NASA Convention ‘2016, which is likely to be attended by more than 5000 Architecture students from India and the SAARC countries. Vice-Chancellor, DIT University Dr. K.K Raina inaugurated the event. Its objective is to provide the students a common platform for interaction where they learn and share their skills and knowledge by hosting different events at Zonal and National level Conventions every year. The Inaugural Event was attended by faculty/ staff members and students of the host University as well as the visiting student delegates. 1.3 Statutory Bodies Meetings Statutory Bodies meetings are conducted on regular basis at DITU campus to ensure smooth functioning of the institution. The meetings held during the period of 1st July, 2014 to 30 June 2015 are mentioned below. Sl. Meeting Date Chaired by Salient Approvals/ no. Recommendations 1 2nd Meeting of 15th Mr. Anuj Amendment to Academic Board of February, Aggarwal Ordinances U.G/P.G/PhD. 2013, Governors 2015 Chairman, DITU Ratification of Course structure of U.G/P.G/PhD. programs, Rules for Consultancy, Audited Financial Statements, Fee Structure and Annual Budget for 2014-15, Consultancy Rules, Student welfare Policy, Purchase Procedure, Provision for Research Grant and Ordinances of Service and Conduct of the Employees 2 3rd Meeting of 24th Dr.