The In-Reach
Research Program for Partner Institutes was conducted at the IC&SR
Auditorium on October 8th, 2015. The program focused on the
importance of research and the scope for placements for research students from
various disciplines. Distinguished dignitaries from IITM spoke on the current research
scenario and its many challenges and scopes which gave new ideas and confidence
to research aspirants.
The champion of
this event, Mr. Gautham welcomed the gathering. Dean of International Alumni
Relations, IIT Madras, Dr. R. Nagarajan, spoke from the research academia
perspective and re-iterated that research students were unique and sought after
by the industry. He said that placement of such students happened on a
continuous basis as there was always a demand for doctoral students from IIT in
academics, industry and other captive research labs.
Industry and the
Research Environment
The point that IITM
has the best infrastructure, faculty guides and the right ambience for research
was highlighted by Dr. K Srinivasan. He also gave clear details on how one
can pursue research at IITM. Dr. Arun Vasan spoke on the topic of why a
research environment needs to be nurtured for any industry, to survive, thrive
and sustain its presence. He highlighted the point that the industry arena is
now open to candidates with a research bent of mind. Mr. Viswanathan spoke
on his view of placement of MS and Ph.D students in IIT.
The research panel
discussion by research students from NITs and non-IIT backgrounds, was
refreshing. Mr. Krush Tripathi and team answered questions from the students
and gave tips on how students can confidently face the interview with the
panel. Mr. Krush emphasised that professors at IIT were more than willing to
help students work their way up for their respective research activities. After
a formal vote of thanks by Ms. Alamelu, Dr. Srinivasan went that extra mile to
talk to the faculty and students of DCE on the eligibility criteria and
opportunities in research.
