Dr. Sudhir Sharma is the Dean of Academics at DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar. A dedicated academician, he has provided expert guidance in this field for the last 21 years. As a Ph.D. holder, his area of research includes Power quality, wind generation, Induction Generator, and Intelligent Control. To his credit, he has 34 Research Publications in reputed Journals and Conferences. Also has associated his name with 4 book publications. He is an active member of Educational associations such as the Board of studies at Punjab Technical University, the Indian Society for Technical Education and the institution of Engineers (India).

DAVIET Jalandhar

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“The ability to administer quality education for the future of young minds of our nation”

Education is the tool for shaping the future of a nation. Being connected with the educational fields throughout my professional career helps me to contribute towards the nations intellectual growth. It’s an effort to help society constructively and that ultimately provides a sense of satisfaction and gratification to me.

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“To utilize the capabilities of all the members in order to achieve the common goal”

A leader must possess empathy and gratitude to become a role model. Hence, my leadership operations include leading by an example wherein one sets the benchmark themselves before expecting the teammates to follow. There must be a maximal use of individual talents synchronously, for the greater good. 

What can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

“An opportunity to become an academic expert with a flair for the corporate world and strong morals”

The Indian education system has a rich history. The education imparted at DAVIET amalgamates both the Vedic values and modern education. The inbound students will experience this first-hand. The focus is on building skilled technocrats and empathetic human beings.

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How does the curriculum of DAVIET ensure the best practice of industry?

“A curriculum designed exclusively to align with the modern needs of technical industry”

DAVIET is the affiliated institute of I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU). We follow the curriculum designed by the concerned authorities of the university. The authorities comprise of eminent industry people who help in designing the curriculum as per the need of the industry.

How does your university practise inclusivity towards students from different backgrounds?

“We celebrate diversity by welcoming students from all strata of society for their upliftment”

Our institute promotes a positive environment filled with a distinct crowd. A three weeks orientation program at beginning of the course helps the students of all backgrounds to slowly acclimatize to the new habitat and adjust with peers harmoniously.

What do you think about your responsibilities to the institute and the students?

“To regularly monitor the quality of the teaching-learning process & work for providing necessary solutions”

As a chief academic officer and administrative leader of the DAVIET, my role is to work for continuous improvement of the quality of academic activities. I strongly believe that quality in education could only be envisaged with stronger cohesion between the different stakeholders of an academic body. This can only be achieved with an appropriate blend of a constructive teaching pedagogy with the student learning process.

What do you think should be DAVIET’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“To nurture the budding engineers and transform them into Visionaries”

The mission statement of the DAV community aligns with our future priorities. We aim to provide professional education with a difference and an inclination towards multidisciplinary knowledge domains. Targeting excellence in collaboration with the industry is a top priority for us. Additionally, promoting creative competence and innovation to produce skilled human resource and entrepreneurs.

What has been your vision for the growth of DAVIET? 

“We have the vision to make this institute the best in the northern region within 10 years of its establishment”

DAV Institute of Engineering & Technology Jalandhar got established in the year 2001 under the aegis of the DAV College Managing Committee. I am privileged to be the founder faculty of this institute. This is the first engineering institute of the DAV college managing committee. We wish to excel profoundly in the field of technical education. We have won many awards and accolades in theses years and have been declared the best institute by IKG Punjab Technical University in the year 2013. 

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

“Imparting education along with inculcating dynamic leadership qualities in students”

The fact that differentiates our institute from the rest is the entrepreneurship culture it inculcates in its students. MSME selected our institute from the Punjab State for funding, under the central government scheme for shaping our student’s idea into a business.

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What do you see as DAVIET’s greatest strengths?

“A healthy blend of great infrastructure experienced faculty and excellent academic practices”

The patronage of stalwarts of DAV CMC to DAVIET and the vital governance of this institute in my view is our greatest strength. In addition to this, the coalition of dedicated faculty and the state of the art infrastructure helps the students to strive for excellence. 

What are some of the biggest challenges you see for higher education?

“Inability to retain talented individuals in our nation, leading to a lack of experts”

The biggest challenge experienced by DAVIET is the brain drain that is taking place due to the emigration of students in foreign countries. This has led to the loss of talented individuals. Our nation is in the utmost need of bright minds to become future policy makers.

What are some plans that you’re currently designing for your institute’s international affairs?

“International collaborations with prestigious institutes for exchange programs and training”

We strongly believe in providing global exposure to our students. In the current scenario, MOUs are being planned with an array of reputed International universities. Further faculty and student exchange programs are also in pipeline.