Mr. Priyamvada is the Assistant professor in the Electrical Engineering department at Shivalik College of Engineering, Dehradun. He has completed his M.Tech in Communication Systems and is a NET-qualified professional. With an experience of 6 years, he aims to provide quality technical education to the students of this college.

Shivalik College of Engineering

What are your roles and responsibilities towards the students?

“To set an example by our professional attitude and learnings for students benefit”

We are responsible for the overall development of the students which includes technical skills and ethical and moral values. Key responsibilities can be listed as below:

  • To deliver lectures on various courses for Electronics and communication.
  • To conduct labs and enhance the hands-on experience for students 
  • Develop acumen for research and problem solving in students. 
  • To encourage the students to set higher goals for themselves and not to limit their learning.

How do you tend to establish healthy relations with the students and fellow faculty?

“Motivation and appreciation work as the driving forces behind establishing a peaceful habitat”

Healthy relations give a strong base to all types of growth and learning. It can be established by developing trust among colleagues and students. This can only be achieved by maintaining consistent communication and by appreciating the efforts of each one.

What are the best practices of the subjects offered by the department?

“We run specialized value-added courses based on the demand of the industry”

Our department is working on specialization tracks like digital System Design, Wireless Communication and Cyber Security. Also, the skill set of students is improved with the help of various webinars and workshops on Python, MATLAB, IoT, Robotics, etc.

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How does your department prepare students for Higher education and placements?

“Adequate higher studies resources and pre-placement guidance provided”

As per the alumni records, most of the students from the ECE department are placed in the software industry and are performing well. Core branch placements can be increased in sectors like VLSI, Communication and Digital design. We help our students prepare for their placement interviews by carrying out mock sessions and group discussions. This helps increase their confidence and self-belief.

For higher education, students are guided and supported with the possible resources which are helpful for competitive exams. 

How does the curriculum of your department ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Specialized courses, updated syllabus and practical exposure of the field”

  • Student development programs are executed to help them bridge the gap between syllabus and industry. 
  • To improve it further, we are planning to follow the specialization tracks. 
  • We also requested the university to update the curriculum with the suggested syllabus gap report.

What do you see as the College’s greatest strengths?

“Proactive and transparent system of learning coupled with experienced faculty”

A conducive environment that ensures the multidimensional enrichment of every single student is a key strength of the college. Introduction to Outcome-based education(OBE) is definitely going to enhance learning as well. Our career-oriented courses and well-qualified team of faculty members add to the noteworthy factors of the college.

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What valuable advice would you like to the students for a successful career?

“Focus on skill and personality development for a bright future ahead”

I would like to share with the students that continuous effort to learn and the capability to adapt are essential for career growth. They should focus on developing their skills and be proactive to learn about the latest technological developments in the industry.