ACEM HOD (Civil Engineering Department): Prof. Rachana K. Vaidya

Prof.Rachana Vaidya is the Assistant Professor at Alard College of Engineering and Management, Pune. She has completed a Diploma and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and also has a Master’s in Environmental engineering. As an educator, the subjects she has taught are Basic Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Geology, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Air pollution and control, building planning and Geotechnical Engineering. She has around 20 publications in international journals and has won the Best Teacher award in 2019 at Alard College of engineering and management.

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

“Opportunity to learn from on-field projects and develop technical skills”

Civil Engineering is the core discipline of civil engineering. After completing the course, students will have more opportunities to work on construction projects, in the government sector, or in the research sector. By conducting board of studies members (SPPU) and subject chairman sessions, we provide students with technical skills and knowledge.

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

“A dynamic environment of learning and acquiring skills”

The Civil Construction industry is made up of dynamic proprietors, independent contractors, service providers, and scholars. Their interest lies in the developed task as well as the venture capital measure. We aim to further develop the business viability of the capital office lifecycle, including wellbeing, quality, plan, cost, security, dependability and operability.

What are some valuable insights into the program that you are offering?

“SPPU, AICTE hosts interactive sessions featuring top education leaders”

During interactive sessions, we invite eminent speakers from SPPU to talk on the subject of a software and deep learning. The areas of focus are subject improvement and academic improvement. We also help students with their projects, on-field visits, and internships.

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

“Skill and personality development sessions are regularly organized for students benefit”

Our students focus on attending soft skill sessions and employment skill development sessions to become future-ready. We also help them in preparing for competitive examinations on weekends. Our goal is to assist the students in achieving their future dreams, be it higher education or job placements.

Check Alard College of Engineering and Management Courses & Fees

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

“Regular training and FDP’s with help of online courses and modules”

SPPU organizes orientation sessions and syllabus drafting sessions for faculty members relating to respective subjects. Additionally, AICET organizes faculty development workshops and teaching-learning schemes at the institute level.

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

“Expert interactions with alumni and industry leaders”

The industry-institute interaction helps students build themselves according to the industry requirements. Depending on the subject requirements, we plan two industrial visits per semester for every subject. Our students spend the entire day on-site and prepare to visit reports as well, in order to gain a fair understanding of practical knowledge and how the industry operates. 

Click Alard College of Engineering and Management Placements

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

“The project is focused on practical Challenges, design functions, and outcomes”

We plan to implement Project-Based Learning for every year's class. As in the case of Second-year students, we plan to make the most of the best out of the waste topic project system. Our third year will be dedicated to designing and executing projects. Finally, the project focuses on real-life practical Challenges, design functions, and outcomes in an effort to have a broader scope in the future. We also plan students paper publication in National, international journals and conference