ANNUAL REPORT (JULY 2016 TO JUNE 2017) THE 31st ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17 THAPAR UNIVERSITY (Formerly Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology) THAPAR TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS PATIALA – 147 004 PRESIDENT Shri Gautam Thapar CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF GOVERNORS Shri Rajeev R. Vederah VICE CHAIRMAN Shri J. S. Neerav DIRECTOR Prof Prakash Gopalan TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page No. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1-16 THAPAR UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW (2016-17) 17-18 ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES 19 ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS 20-25 ACADEMIC WORKING 26-28 STUDENTS ACTIVITIES 29-36 FINANCE AND FUND SUPPORT 37-38 DEPARTMENTS 39-65 SCHOOLS 66-86 CENTRES AND CENTRAL FACILITIES 87-117 ANNEXURES 118-164 PREFACE I present the annual report of Thapar University, Patiala with a brief of activities and services rendered by the university to the society and country for the period of 2016-2017. Like every previous year, the university was full of new activities, initiatives, innovations and services. Number of new students and faculty joined us to realize our objectives towards fulfilling mission and vision of the university. The university was placed 26th in National Institutional Ranking Framework, 801-1000 bracket in Times Higher Education World University Ranking, and 210th in QS Asia University Ranking. It has received many research grants in the academic year. Two more undergraduate programs were accredited by ABET this year; which conforms to our inspiration of providing education of international standard and quality. The university is realizing its aim to collaborate for research and work closely with leading international institutes/universities to become top most university in India through partnerships with Trinity College Dublin, Tel Aviv University, University of Groningen and University of New South Wales. Ten faculty members have joined post-doctoral program at Trinity College Dublin to further their research and teaching career. I am sure that the university will remain inspiration for generations to come while treading on the path to success. Without constant support from our Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff the journey could have not been possible. I extend my gratitude to the chairperson and members of statutory bodies of the university for their unconditional support and guidance. In our continuous endeavour to be one of the best, I express my appreciation to students, faculty and staff for their invariable support. (Prakash Gopalan) Organizational Chart AnnualAnnual Report Report 2004 - 2005 2015-16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 Thapar University AnnualAnnual Report Report 2004 - 2005 2015-16 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION Thapar University in Patiala, Punjab is one of India’s finest institutions and a steady source of highly skilled manpower to Corporate India. The success of the university, backed by one of India’s most diversified conglomerates, the Avantha group, lies mainly on cutting-edge research, enviable infrastructure and smart institute-industry linkages. Cutting-edge research is at the heart of the university, which believes that original research has to be the backbone of engineering education. Thaparians had over 687 published research papers in Scopus Indexed journals and 114 sponsored research projects are currently ongoing in different disciplines. With research focused in niche areas of engineering and sciences, Thapar University has over 4700 published research papers in peer-reviewed journals under its belt. Another front where Thapar University scores big is infrastructure. Its sprawling campus is home to over 120 teaching and research laboratories in engineering and sciences. Majority of the students reside on campus in impressive fully equipped hostels. The already impressive infrastructure will be further bolstered by a new Learning Centre which includes a Green Library, Computer Science Block and Lecture Hall complex. Thapar University has forged strong linkages with industry to impart a practical dimension to technical training. A semester internship in industry is a testimony of project led teaching. Over 240 companies which include some of the leading corporate are a regular feature at Thapar University placements. The university is poised to become a global centre for quality technical education and research and has embarked upon a major contemporization and expansion of its education systems in partnership with Trinity College Dublin. The University offers academic programmes at the undergraduate level leading to BE/BTech degree and 2+2 credit transfer program (International Engineering Program) in collaboration with Trinity College, Dublin. At the postgraduate level, the university offers programs leading to MCA, MSc, MBA, ME/M.Tech, MPhil degrees and at the doctoral level, PhD and DSc degrees. The salient features of the programmes are semester- wise credit system letter grades, continuous evaluation of the students’ performance, course-wise promotion and the flexibility to allow the students to select courses and move at an optimum pace suited to their ability, capacity and interest. Most of the BE programmes of the University are also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The B.E. programs in Mechanical, Civil and Electronics Engineering are accredited by ABET for a period of six years. Vision "To be recognized as a leader committed to Excellence in Higher Education, Research and Innovation that meets the aspirations of the global community. “ Mission To redefine and revolutionize Indian engineering education by unlocking the beauty of engineering and applied sciences for the current and future generation. To instil excitement of engineering in young minds. To make Patiala, Punjab and India proud of being the most sustainable region of the world through creating, disseminating and applying actionable engineering knowledge. Quality Policy Thapar University is committed for creation, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in Science, Engineering and Technology for the service to the humanity. We undertake to carry out high quality research in the frontiers of technology as well as develop professionally groomed manpower with sound knowledge and skill, respect for profession, social and national values and ethics. This commitment is translated into practice through: 2 Thapar University AnnualAnnual Report Report 2004 - 2005 2015-16 – Ensuring topical and relevant curriculum; – Adept delivery mechanism; – Professional and intellectual fulfillment of faculty and staff; – Carrying our quality research in the frontiers of technology – Involving all stake holders in growth and development of the University; – Continuous augmentation and renewal of infrastructure and facilities; – Creating congenial and conducive work environment. 2.0 ACADEMIC UNITS OF THE UNIVERSITY The academic units of the University are Departments, Schools and Centres. Role of the Departments is to conduct undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in relevant engineering/technological disciplines, while the Schools cater for only postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The Centres are special inter-disciplinary units serving the University as a whole. As of date, the academic units of the University are: A.DEPARTMENTS I. Bio-Technology II. Chemical Engineering III. Civil Engineering IV. Computer Science & Engineering V. Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering VI. Electronics & Communication Engineering VII. Mechanical Engineering B.SCHOOLS I. Chemistry & Bio-Chemistry II. Humanities and Social Sciences III. Mathematics IV. Physics & Material Science V. Energy and Environmental Sciences C. CENTRES I. Central Library II. Central Workshop III. Centre for Industrial Liaison and Placement (CILP) IV. Centre of Relevance and Excellence (CORE) in Agro and Industrial Biotechnology. V. Centre for Information and Technology Management (CITM) VI. Health Centre D. LM School of Management (off Campus) 3.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES The University as of date offers 15 undergraduate programs, 4 International Engineering credit transfer programs, 5 integrated programs and 29 post graduate programs besides the doctoral program in each discipline. Undergraduate – Chemical Engineering 3 Thapar University AnnualAnnual Report Report 2004 - 2005 2015-16 – Civil Engineering – Computer Engineering – Electrical Engineering – Electronics & Communication Engineering – Electronics & Computer Engineering – Electronics (Instrumentation & Control) Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering (Production) – Mechatronics Engineering International Engineering Program (2+2 credit transfer program) – Computer Engineering – Civil Engineering – Electronics &Communication engineering – Mechanical Engineering Integrated Programs – Civil Engineering - MBA – Computer Engineering - MBA – Electrical Engineering - MBA – Electronics & Communication Engineering - MBA – Mechanical Engineering - MBA Postgraduate – CAD/CAM Engineering – Information Security – Structural Engineering – Biotechnology – Civil Infrastructure Engineering – Metallurgical & Materials Engineering – Electronics & Communication – Environmental Science & Technology – Wireless Communications – Energy Technology and Management – Production Engineering – VLSI Design – Software Engineering – Chemical Engineering – Electronic Instrumentation & Control – M.Sc. (Biotechnology) – Computer Science & Engineering – M.Sc. (Chemistry) – Power Systems – M.Sc. (Mathematics and Computing) – Thermal Engineering – M.Sc. (Physics) – Computer Applications – M.Sc. (Microbiology) – Power Electronics and Drives – M.Sc.