Dr. K. Muralidhar is the Head of the Department of Computer Science Engineering at Anantha Lakshmi Institute of Technology and Sciences. He holds an M.Tech. and a PhD degree from JNTU Anantapur. He holds 14 years of experience and has been working at ALITS since 2014.

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

CSE graduates are in high demand across various industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and more. The field offers diverse career opportunities, from software development and data science to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. CSE is at the forefront of technological innovation, allowing students to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to advancements in the field. CSE skills are versatile and transferable, providing opportunities to work in different domains and industries. Graduates can quickly adapt to evolving technologies and pursue various career paths throughout their professional lives. CSE professionals often have the flexibility to work globally, collaborating with international teams and contributing to projects with a global impact.

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

The university to which we are affiliated, i.e., JNTUA, periodically reviews and updates the curriculum to stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in research. JNTUA designs a curriculum that balances theoretical concepts and practical applications. They incorporate hands-on projects, labs, and real-world case studies. We at ALTS foster strong ties with industry partners to understand current needs. We invite guest speakers, organize industry visits, and facilitate internships to provide students with real-world exposure. We encourage ongoing professional development for faculty members and provide opportunities for training in new technologies, teaching methodologies, and research advancements. We promote a culture of research within the department and encourage faculty and students to engage in research projects and publish their findings in conferences and journals.

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

The effectiveness of our Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program lies in preparing students for the future. Our efforts depend on the following key aspects that can contribute to ensuring students are well-prepared. We are affiliated with JNTUA, who regularly updates the curriculum and aligns it with the latest industry trends and technological advancements. This ensures that students are learning relevant and up-to-date skills. The curriculum focuses on developing practical, hands-on skills directly applicable to industry needs. This includes programming languages, software development methodologies, and tools commonly used in the field. We incorporate project-based learning into the curriculum that helps students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. It also fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills – all essential in a professional setting. We also provide opportunities for internships or cooperative education experiences, allowing students to gain practical work experience and exposure to the industry while still in school.

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

Building industry connections for the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at Anantha Lakshmi Institute of Technology and Sciences involves strategic planning, networking, and collaboration. We have academic committees comprised of professionals and experts from the technology industry that provide insights into industry trends, suggest updates to the curriculum, and offer guidance on the skills and knowledge students need. We invite industry professionals to conduct guest lectures, workshops, or seminars. This exposes students to real-world experiences and allows professionals to share their knowledge and insights with the students of CSE.

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

Integrating a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program into an engineering college curriculum comes with several challenges. These obstacles include keeping pace with the swiftly evolving field of computer science and incorporating the latest technologies into the curriculum is a continual challenge. The curriculum is regularly updated by JNTUA, to which we are affiliated. Ensuring faculty members possess the requisite skills to teach cutting-edge technologies and programming languages is a common hurdle. We conduct training and professional development programs for the faculty to acquire the skills to teach new technologies. Providing necessary resources, such as up-to-date computer labs, software, and hardware, can be costly. We invest in these resources to facilitate hands-on experience for students.

What are the types of projects that the students are working on this program through this program?

In ALTS’s Computer Science Engineering program, students typically engage in various projects that span different areas of computer science and engineering. The specific types of projects can vary based on the skills and interests of the students. Some common types of projects that students are working on are designing and implementing software applications, developing mobile applications, working on web development projects, designing and implementing databases for various applications, and developing data management systems to handle datasets. They also work on projects optimizing database performance and query efficiency, building machine learning models for classification, regression, and clustering tasks, analysing and visualizing data to extract meaningful insights, and implementing natural language processing or computer vision applications.