Dr. B. Kiran Kumar is the Head of the Department of AI and DS, IoT, at the Aditya College of Engineering. He is a UGC Net qualified professional who holds a B.Tech. degree in CSE, an M.Tech. degree in IT, and a PhD. Moreover, he holds NPTEL certifications in Discrete Mathematics, Accreditation and Outcome Based Learning and Joy of Computing using Python. Dr. Kumar has had eight papers published in journals, three in SCI indexed and four in scropus indexed. Moreover, he has one book published and one patent to his name. He has also attended 12 faculty development programs, workshops and seminars.

Aditya College of Engineering

You have held key positions at education institutes throughout your professional career. What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

The key factors that have kept me connected with the education sector throughout my professional career are learning and knowledge sharing technology integration. Being able to establish a culture of research and an innovation policy helps us provide quality education. Moreover, community engagement, global education initiatives and having economic and social impact motivate me to keep teaching.

Being the HOD Aditya college of Engineering what is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

My philosophy of leadership is that leaders inspire and motivate their team through their passion, vision, and ability to communicate a compelling future. Regardless of their position or function, everyone, including myself, deserves to be treated with professionalism and respect, and it is something that my style of leadership will always prioritize. I believe in having growth that is inclusive for my staff and having the ability to respond successfully to a variety of circumstances and challenges. I have faith in my team's ability to carry out tasks and make judgments pertinent to their respective areas of expertise. I try to be capable of providing my team members with a clear understanding of my expectations, of accepting their input, and of actively listening to them. I am responsible for the accomplishment of set goals and objectives and I am always there to provide direction and eliminate hurdles whenever they become necessary.

The education systems in India and other foreign countries are structured very differently. In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

My philosophy of leadership is that leaders inspire and motivate their team through their passion, vision, and ability to communicate a compelling future. Regardless of their position or function, everyone, including myself, deserves to be treated with professionalism and respect, and it is something that my style of leadership will always prioritise. I believe in having growth that is inclusive for my staff and having the ability to respond successfully to a variety of circumstances and challenges. I have faith in my team's ability to carry out tasks and make judgements pertinent to their respective areas of expertise. I try to be capable of providing my team members with a clear understanding of my expectations, of accepting their input, and of actively listening to them. I am responsible for the accomplishment of set goals and objectives and I am always there to provide direction and eliminate hurdles whenever they become necessary.

How does the curriculum of Aditya college of Engineering ensure the best practice of industry?

Even though our institute is a JNTUK affiliated institution, we try to compensate for the gap between industry and academia by conducting add-on courses for students. Students can keep their knowledge updated by doing global certifications from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Redhat, and many others. This is an added advantage for those at Aditya College of Engineering. Some of our best practices would be our global certifications, student technical clubs, encouragement for entrepreneurs, and engaging students with real time projects. We also provide an outcome based education.

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What do you think should be the Institute's top priority over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, we will be concentrating on improving placement offers and increasing our average package. We also achieve NAAC accreditation with a good grade (A+ + ) and try to keep our faculty updated with the latest skills. Moreover, we will also have a NIRF rank below 250 band and encourage our students to set up startups.

What do you see as your Institute's greatest strengths?

Our strengths are our visionary management and administration, which have continuously improved the institute's infrastructure. We have a team of well qualified faculty members who have years of industry experience that they bring to the classroom. Our student admissions number is growing year by year because of the quality education we provide. We also have collaborations with top industries internationally and provide a good placement and training team.

What would you like people to know about your college they may not know?

Aditya College of Engineering was founded in 2008 as the premier promoter of quality education in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh under the Sarojini Educational Society. Sri N. Sesha Reddy, our founder chairman, promoted the educational institution with a mission to offer the best engineering education with unmatched innovations in the process of teaching and learning by aiming at the all-round development of the students. It is approved by AICTE, recognised by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and is permanently affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK). The college also received UGC recognition under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. Aditya College of Engineering tries its best to offer an innovative environment wherein your dreams will be realized: dreams for higher knowledge, dreams for scientific inquiry, dreams for technology creation, dreams for co-curricular activities, and dreams to change the world. Our institute is accredited by the NAAC and four programs are accredited by the NBA. We are now autonomous for 2023-24 academic year.

Any message you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

Life is a big adventure, especially when you're learning and growing. Stay curious, ask lots of questions and explore new things. Learning is like a treasure hunt, and curiosity is your map. Life can be tough, but so are you. When things get hard, remember that you can bounce back. You're stronger than you think. Keep learning; school is just the start. Always be ready to learn new things, even outside the classroom. Every day is a chance to discover something cool. Think about what you want to do and where you want to go. Set goals, but don't worry if plans change. Technology is cool, but don't forget to put down your gadgets and talk to people face-to-face.