Dr. H. Raghupathi is the Head of the ECE Department at Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology. He has an experience of over 15 years in Teaching and Industry. He has been a HOD in ECE dept, for over 6 years. He completed his Ph.D. from Dr. M.G.R University, Chennai in 2023 and a Master of Technology from Prestigious Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad. His research area is Convolution Neural Network and Deep Neural Network. He published papers in National and International journals. He has an ISTE Membership and published books as well for undergraduate students.

Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology

What is the latest program that you are offering at Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

VCET offers courses in Emerging Technologies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML), Data Science, and Computer Science and Engineering. Apart from the latest technologies, the college offers conventional undergraduate courses like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The College offers PG programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Embedded Systems, and MBA. In MBA Specializations like Finance, Marketing, Systems, IT, and Logistics. 

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

The College focuses on student-centric learning processes like skill development, experimental learning, ICT-based learning, hands-on experience in a real-time application, project-based learning, and CRT programs exclusively for undergraduate students. The college focuses on 100 % training and Placement for students through regular campus recruitment, virtual drives, and Telangana Academic Skill and Knowledge (TASK). We offer co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, internships, sports, games, workshops, NPTEL certification, and hackathons. “Placements, TASK, skill developments, computer programs, and other courses make the program best.” The world needs computer scientists. Every area of our lives is directly impacted by computer programs. We depend on computer scientists for excellent potential for graduates, and beginning pay is an advantage of our program. Practically every sector requires them. Diverse internationally, opportunities for wide options for joining master programs abroad and more placement opportunities in top MNCs are provided to students. we are also providing gym and yoga facilities.

What will you say are the “best practices” in the course you’re offering? 

“Recruitment training, club activities, projects and internships, Seminars, and R&D Programs are the best practices of our courses.” The development of several practices at our institution has helped to raise the level of instruction and learning there. The educational tactics, initiatives, and procedures used by our institute to make sure that every student gets the most out of their time learning. Some best practices followed by us focus on collaborative learning, support for critical and design thinking skills, and promoting and encouraging the student club activities. Campus Recruitment Training, real-time Projects, and Internships are given to pupils. 

What are some valuable insights from the program that you are offering at your institute?

“Guest lectures from Academia and Industry, Seminars, Workshops, and training programs are offered to students from the campus.” We enhance the creativity of the students through designing skills. Our institute is conducting a value-added course for students. Techno cultural fest is organized to develop team spirit and organization skills among the students. Knowledge sharing between students is fundamental for successful innovation. Guest lectures, Seminars, Workshops, and training programs by Industry experts provide awareness to the students on the latest technologies adopted in the industries. Educating students in different fields is our primary goal. We encourage the students to start START UP, higher studies abroad, and Minor Degrees from IITs,

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“Integrates knowledge of Science, Math, and creativity through our programs.” Engineering is a lot of hard work, but it’s also one of the most rewarding careers out there. Applying mathematical and scientific ideas to solve issues is what engineering is all about. Engineers study, create, and improve methods in a variety of industries such as electronics, transportation, and medicine. The majority of what you see was created by an engineer someplace. They create and put into action solutions universally including access to water and energy, secure transportation, and medication. Engineering is a fascinating subject since it integrates knowledge of Science, Math, and Creativity. It teaches you to challenge conventional wisdom and generate original thought. You need imagination and the capacity to see beyond what has already been done to do this. Engineering offers a large variety of specializations and sectors to choose from. We provide countless employment prospects to develop a successful career. A specialization in engineering will increase your income and position. You can explore many diverse, fascinating employment opportunities within the sector to switch up your work and keep your professional spirits high. One of the major advantages of studying engineering is getting access to a variety of professional prospects.

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What are you most proud of in your career so far?

I’m most proud of managing a successful administrative team for the last five years. I oversaw a team of more than fifteen employees in an office setting. My team worked tirelessly to ensure that our department ran smoothly, and it showed in our Institute’s overall productivity. The higher-ranking associates even recognized us for our work output, and I was awarded a promotion after leading the team for three years. I consider supervising this team as my greatest accomplishment because of the growth and work produced by them. I gained experience in how to be a better head of the department and employee in the same period.

What strategy do you employ for building an efficient work team?

Emphasize the importance of each team member’s contribution and demonstrate how all of our jobs operate together to move the entire team closer to its goal. Delegate problem-solving tasks to the team. Let the team work on creative solutions together. Open communication helps our team understand each other and reach better decisions. It can also help us to find better conflict resolutions and create a more harmonious workplace.

What was the most challenging task that you faced in your career so far, and what did you learn from it?

The toughest challenge in my work is when manpower fluctuates & there is absenteeism of manpower, it becomes hard to work in this situation to complete the allotted responsibilities in time. As my work depends on another team or person, not receiving any responses from them as per expectation is the toughest challenge. I always try to overcome these challenges by executing some additional hard work as I strongly believe that, these challenges glorify our career and give us the opportunity to go ahead in our life.

What do you find most difficult about being the head of the Department?

In the highly competitive environment of today’s situation, any organization normally expects its employees to perform their best and meet their goals. While it is common for employees to go through periods of time where they are less productive and motivated, there are ways to help them feel motivated again. If left unresolved, a decrease in productivity can affect the performance of other team members and the achievement of the overall goals. We may handle these management problems related to decreased productivity by regularly monitoring employee performances. Set clear work targets, implement work processes, assign specific tasks to each member of the department, and provide constructive feedback if they fall short of the expected performance. We may analyze the workflow, get to the root of the problem, and make necessary adjustments. We may be required to enforce work discipline or restructure the department if performance does not improve. By addressing issues early on, it is possible to avoid more problems arising in a later stage.

What is your vision for Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad for the next five years?

To become a pioneer in the area of Engineering and Technology, to create skillful and knowledgeable human resources, and also assist the nation with its continuous research towards sustainable development.