SVR Engineering College Principal: Dr. P. Mallikarjuna Reddy Interview

Dr. P. Mallikarjuna Reddy is the Principal at SVR Engineering College, Nandyal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. He has completed his A.M.I.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 1986, M.E. (R and A/c) in 1991 and obtained his Ph.D. in 2006. With a vast experience of over three decades, he has 40 publications to his credit in various National and International Journals and Conferences. He has guided 2 Research scholars and presently is guiding 1 Ph.D. scholar. He is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education, the Indian Society of Heat and Mass Transfer, the Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), the Kurnool District Technical Forum. He is the recipient of the Eminent Educationist Award, 2011. His Research Interests are Heat Transfer, I.C. Engines, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, CFD and Renewable Energies.

What is the Vision and Mission of SVR Engineering College?

“To build creative professionals who work for the betterment of the society”

Our vision is to produce Competent Engineering Graduates and Managers with a strong base of technical knowledge. Also, to impart the complementary skills needed to be a competent engineer. The aim is to fulfil the vision by imparting quality technical and management education to aspiring students.

What is your philosophy of academic leadership?

“To collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance”

The educational leader has an influential role in promoting positive outcomes for students and families. Effective educational leadership builds the capacity of educators by inspiring, motivating, affirming, and extending their practice and pedagogy. The role of the educational leader is primarily to support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices

What are the greatest strengths of SVR Engineering College?

“A commitment to management, faculty, and students, with holistic education”

Our strengths are our high-commitment management, faculty and students. We focus on holistic education and the growth of our students as well as faculty members. Research-based activities and publications along with hands-on workshops and webinars are regularly organized for everyone. 

Check SVR Engineering College Nandyal Courses & Fees

What would you suggest to aspiring students for a successful career? 

“Having the right attitude is the first step towards success, so cultivate it”

• Become a team player and work as a team.
• Taking constructive criticism with an open mind.
• Make a productive network of like-minded people around you.
• Get more experience in the field.
• Having a strong work ethic.

What would you say are the “Best Practices” in the Courses you’re offering?

"We ensure the proper training of students to maximize their effectiveness for placement"

We provide our students with the skills necessary for work placements by providing them with proper training. It not only makes them sound technically proficient but also shows versatility by understanding industry demands. We train and practice aptitude test questions in-house. We arrange industrial visits to expose students to real-world working conditions.

How do online and digital platforms help promote your institution?

“Digital Platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp have played a major role”

Online and Digital Platforms are a boon for Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) today. Through digital diligence and social media frameworks, it can open a round of opportunities in building stronger networks around the globe. Integration of Global Institutes to harness better sources of knowledge can benefit the student community on a larger scale. It can instill professional values along with academic learning in parallel.

Click SVR Engineering College Nandyal Placements

What are the responsibilities of education providers towards the students?

“To promote students’ intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressive learning”

Roles and Responsibilities of education providers:

• To be highly knowledgeable about a subject
• To pursue relevant opportunities to grow professionally and keep up-to-date about the current knowledge and research in the subject area 
• Planning and preparing appropriate lectures and courses
• Providing classroom instruction at a high level of competence
• Complete and timely implementation of the curriculum designated
• Effective classroom management should be planned and implemented