Dr. Gadaram Meerimatha is the Head of the EEE Department at Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology. Dr. Gadaram Meerimatha received a B.Tech degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from G. Pullareddy Engineering College, Kurnool, AP, M.Tech degree in Electrical Power Systems from JNTU Anantapur, AP, and Ph.D. in Electric Power Systems from KLUniversity, Vijayawada, AP. She has published several international reputed journals. She has attended various workshops/ seminars/ conferences, Faculty Development Programs and Professional Development Programs. She has completed several courses through NPTEL. She got two patents published. She has written a text book with title “Switchgear and Protection – Basics”. She received an Asia's excellent researcher award in electrical and electronics engineering at the Asia International Research awards congress 2023, TRICHY, Tamil Nadu. She also acted as reviewer for the Journal of Photonics for Energy. Now she appointed as Executive Council member of JNTUA, Anantapur.

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What factors make this program the best for the students to opt for?

Yeah, joining in the B.Tech, is the first step towards growth in their career. Opting for the Electrical and Electronics Engineering branch is a rewarding decision. Because the present generation of students is looking at computer world in a crazy manner without knowing the importance and future of core branches. So, opting for electrical and electronics engineering in a programme makes students strong in core subjects. Here are some convincing factors that might influence the students to opt for this branch. EEE is a broad field that covers electrical systems, electronic systems, control systems, power systems, etc. This encourages students to explore a variety of fields. The demand for electrical engineers continues to grow globally, driven by advancements in technology, automation, and the integration of electronics in various industries. This creates ample opportunities for EEE students. Also, we should know that the demand for electric vehicle technology has been increasing in recent years. So, there are plenty of opportunities for EEE students in this EV industry. In the coming years, definitely EEE branch students can have a bright future. As per industry needs, they will have demand in the coming years.

What are the best practices in the program you are doing?

Every student, when they enter the campus, needs new energy and a positive vibe to survive their day. Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology is the best place to get those things. In our college, the infrastructure is one of the good things, and the second is the facilities we provide for the students to grow. In this way, we are offering the best teaching and learning environment. The department having well qualified faculty, strong technicians, well equipped laboratories, Virtual laboratories, research laboratories, e-class rooms, incorporating latest pedagogy initiatives, conducting remedial classes, conducting GATE classes, encouraging to do NPTEL courses, encouraging to do internships, organizing skill oriented courses, organizing symposiums, organizing project expos, planning international conferences, organizing workshops, seminar, arranging guest lectures by experts in industry, arranging adjunct faculty lectures, arranging peer learning, planning industrial visits, conducting training classes for placements, etc are the best practices doing in the department for our students.

How do you tend to build an industry connection with the program?

We are having a MoU with the industries. So frequently, we go for guest lectures and workshops from industry experts. We allow our students to do mini-projects in those industries. We allow a set of students to undergo industrial training. We plan for an industrial visit. These practices we do in the department build industry-institute interaction for the growth of students.

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What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course?

As I said before, plenty of opportunities globally awaited the EEE students. For example, EV Industries is seeking young electrical and electronics engineers to fully fill the industry requirements in the coming years.

What do you think are your roles and responsibilities?

Being a teacher, my responsibility is to make every student strong in academics and to encourage the students towards co-curricular and extracurricular activities. I counsel the students who are weak and not confident about their studies, etc. I teach human and ethical values. I do tell them to be professional and have good relationships with peers. I do, keep telling them, “Hard work never fails,” so do hard work and achieve your goals. And my role in the department as a HOD is to provide the best platform for the student’s successful career.

What were the challenges that you faced while teaching this program in your curriculum?

 Being an autonomous college, we have had the opportunity to introduce advanced courses into our curriculum. So, what the current industry requires, in that way is that we design our curriculum and make our students ready to solve real-time engineering problems according to industry needs. So being an autonomous college, framing the syllabus with the discussion of faculty experts, and getting approval from BOS members in twice or three sittings to get a better outcome from the syllabus in a curriculum is the challenge for us.