Dr. S. Lavanya is an Assistant Professor and the Head of the Department of Computer Science at the Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology. She holds a B.Tech. in Information Technology, an M.Tech. in Information System Management, an MBA along with a PhD degree as well. Over the course of her career, she has guided over 45 postgraduate projects and 20 undergraduate projects.

Dr. Lavanya has organised 16 workshops and faculty development programs. Moreover, she has participated in 12 workshops and summer and winter schools. Her papers have been presented at 17 international conferences and 20 have been published in reputed international and national journals.

Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology

What is the latest program that you are offering in your institute/dept. which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

We help students enhance their skills and expertise in their respective fields. Apart from courses, we recently organised hands-on training on real-time application development in Figma UI/UX. Bootcamps are also conducted to gain expertise from an industrial point of view. All of these help our program stand out from other programs that add significant value to our students.

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

By completing this program, students are able to learn the tools they need to work in their fields. They learn the essential skills to get selected for jobs and stand out from the competition. We also teach our students to apply their own ideas to develop applications during the training period. Our program teaches students to be self-starters and create waves in their careers.

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

In Computer Science and Engineering, our course emphasises several best practices to ensure comprehensive learning and skill development. These include hands-on laboratory experiences to apply theoretical knowledge, real-world projects that encourage practical problem-solving, and a focus on sustainable design principles to address the contemporary society of the country. Additionally, our course promotes effective teamwork and communication skills and the lifelong development of Computer Science and Engineering projects in the professional world.

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

The program ensures students' future readiness through a forward-looking curriculum that integrates emerging technologies, industry trends, and sustainable practices. By emphasising practical projects, collaborative teamwork, and experiential learning, students develop adaptable problem-solving skills. Additionally, exposure to real-world challenges and interactions with industry experts provide insights into the evolving demands of the field, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for computer science and engineering jobs.

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How did you train yourself/faculty to deliver this program to the students?

We have ensured that our faculty members are experienced and talented, which helps them provide a practical learning experience to their students. Through dedicated pedagogical workshops, they honed their teaching methodologies, adopting innovative approaches that encourage active learning and student engagement. Our faculty is also actively engaged with industry professionals, collaborating on projects, participating in workshops, and visiting industrial sites. 

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

In the Computer Science and Engineering course, we offer numerous benefits, including a strong foundation in engineering principles. We emphasise problem-solving skills and provide scope to earn hands-on experience. Graduates can pursue a wide range of career options, such as program developer, business analytics, project associate and software architect.

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

In this Computer Science and Engineering program, students engage in diverse projects that mirror real-world challenges. These encompass socially relevant projects in various domains like Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, IOT and AIML, Image processing, AdHoC Networks, Web Applications, Deep Learning, Data Science etc. These are only some of the topics our students work on for their projects.

What made you decide to become a teacher?

I enjoy the fact that, as a teacher, I get to teach and shape students to become upstanding citizens. I help them know who they are, what their skills are and how they can contribute to society. I am motivated to teach students and share my knowledge.