Dr. N. S. Bhuvaneswari is the Principal of GKM College of Engineering and Technology. An experienced academician, she holds a B.E. degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Annamalai University and an MS. In Electrical Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology, along with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Anna University. Dr. Bhuvenswari has been working as an academician with institutes like Moogambigai College of Engineering, Bharath Engineering College, Cresent Engineering College, and Easwari Engineering College.

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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?

My overall teaching experience is thirty years in the field of education. I have worked as a lecturer and a senior lecturer for the first ten years of my career, where I gained extensive knowledge of teaching approaches. After earning my PhD, I started researching the state of modern technologies and included my students in it. A few years into my tenure as a professor, I was promoted to department head, where I was able to use my creative thinking skills to help every student grow and develop. Following a few years of HOD experience, I was given the chance to become a principal. I am currently employed at GKM College of Engineering and Technology as a principal. I am tied to the school industry in this way because I get to focus on the exceptional students who are completing creative initiatives to meet social requirements, which motivates me.

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/ university/ school?

We are affiliated with Anna University, and we don’t specifically cater to international students. However, based on my observations, I’ve noticed that practical, project-oriented curricula are more prevalent in international education. In India, only a few deemed universities have adopted this approach. Fortunately, our university is also moving towards project-oriented subjects that align closely with industry needs, benefiting students from diverse backgrounds.

What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the college and the students are?

As part of my role and responsibilities, I focus on equipping students with a comprehensive skill set. This is crucial for producing industry-ready engineers. To achieve this, we’ve established co-curricular forums—such as the Innovation Cell, Entrepreneurship Skill Cell, and IPR Cell—as well as extracurricular activities like IRC, NSS, NCC, and sports. Encouraging student participation in these forums enhances their skill sets. I also prioritise faculty growth and development. I motivate faculty members to attend workshops, conferences, and seminars during their free time, ensuring they stay updated and benefit both our student and faculty communities.

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

Beyond the academic offerings, our college has some fascinating features. Visitors can explore a ship-like structure on campus, complete with engine rooms, control rooms, and cabins, that provides a unique experience. Additionally, we boast specialised facilities such as an automobile field testing center, a drone center, and a solar lab. For those in the digital age, our YouTube channel and active social media profiles (including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) offer insights into life at our institution.

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

For our unique marine engineering school, we have created many ships chief engineers. We are proud to have produced so many captains of ships and some of our students who are employed by the Navy. We also have a research lab that is used by research scholars in the automotive field testing centre. We also established a drone centre where we will produce drone scientists, pilots, designers, and builders, among other professionals. Additionally, we have an industry collaborator lab with the Adler Skyview aero lab, so in the aero lab we also have an industry collaborative lab with the address kind of aero lab.

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

To improve students’ skill sets in addition to their academics, they must study with interest in whichever field they choose to pursue. If students improve their skill set during the course, they will graduate as industry-ready engineers. If they work hard and put in effort over the next four years, they will be able to manage easily in the next forty years. Learning is a continuous process because students must update their knowledge base to keep up with rapidly advancing technologies. Every learner ought to be learning all the time.