Dr. Pratik H. Shah is the Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Gujarat. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering and has also done Masters in CAD/CAM. He has over 21 years of teaching experience, over 6 years of research experience and 2 years of industrial experience. He has published around 25 research papers in various National and International Journals and Conference proceedings. He is actively guiding PG projects and has 4 research scholars pursuing Ph.D. under his guidance. He is regularly invited to deliver expert talks at various universities. His areas of interest are manufacturing, welding, and finite element analysis.

SVIT Gujarat

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

“Ability to inspire and motivate the young generation to follow their passion”

Teaching is a very noble profession. Teachers are entrusted with the responsibility of building a nation. They also play a key role in imbibing moral and human values in the new generation. Those words of Chanakya, "Rashtra Nirman ka dayitva shikshak ke haath mein hai '' inspire me greatly. Apart from this, the day to day interactions with young minds motivates me a lot. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? 

“Leaders not only lead by example, but also identify potential leaders”

I keep motivating my faculty staff members to acquire skills that meet their needs. They are motivated to participate in Faculty Development Programs, courses on the Swayam portal, training programs on universal human values, and publish papers in prestigious journals. It is imperative for all to remain abreast with the latest technologies prevailing in industries. The faculty members are motivated to undergo industrial training.

How do you plan the marketing and administration of your school?

“Focus on promoting the STEM-related programs plays a key role”

In the current context, students have a tendency to neglect STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from the time of their school days onwards. A nation's economy is driven by science and technology. It is crucial that STEM disciplines are ignited from the beginning of schooling. We at SVIT, offer many such programs for STEM promotion. Visiting schools to conduct presentations on career guidance and STEM workshops. School students in and around the location are invited to the campus for witnessing national level technical events organised by the institute. 

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

“A multicultural environment with extracurricular and academic activities”

The course of study at our institute can be beneficial in many ways for our students. The program offers students the chance to study at one of the state's most prestigious institutions. It is an excellent opportunity for students to study with some of the best brains in the world. Apart from engineering and research, students will learn social and financial skills. In addition to good laboratory facilities, students will have access to best-in-class infrastructure. Student clubs such as robotics, gaming, arts and dance, music, aeromodelling, etc. allow them to learn many additional skills. Sports and games are also given due importance at the institute. As a final point, the placement activities that are conducted are extremely useful for students to get placed at top companies. 

How does the curriculum of your College ensure the best practice of industry?

“Curriculum maintains a balance between the courses of basic science, professional courses and their distribution in core and elective offerings. Curriculum also comprises of industrial visits, internships, live projects and expert talks for students benefit”

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology (SVIT) is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU). The teaching curriculum is regularly updated to meet the requirements of industries. Our faculty members have doctorate and post graduate degrees and deliver course content expertly. We at SVIT ascertain that the knowledge and vision that the students derive should give them a cutting edge in these times of cut-throat competition. The students at SVIT are exposed to the current trends and latest technologies via state-of-the art laboratories. Expert talks and workshops are organised by eminent personalities from the industries. Students are regularly taken for industrial visits that helps in building confidence level and practical approaches of our students. Summer/winter internships and live projects are also offered to the students.

Any insights into how your institute could be more welcoming to students of different backgrounds?

“A fund to aid and support economically disadvantaged students”

Socializing and interacting with the students of different races and different economic backgrounds has a positive influence on personal and academic development. Many students come from backward castes and backgrounds. To promote higher education to them they are allotted reserve seats and a separate cell is also established to resolve any issues they face. We have also set up an International Students Cell for the well being of international students. Under the student exchange program many of our students have visited our partnered universities in the US as well as in Canada. Our institute has also set up a poor students’ fund to help the students with the low income group. 10% of the total intake in all the branches of engineering are reserved for students with low family income and are given 100% relaxation in fees. 

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What do you see as your institute's greatest strengths?

“Over two decades of cultivating innovative ideas in Indian youth”

We, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, are engaged in nurturing technological ideas in our young Indian minds for over two decades. We have been providing world-class training in graduate engineering courses such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Instrumentation and Control and Architecture degree courses. We are proud of our dedicated faculty who are around three hundred in number having their doctorate and post-graduate degrees in their respective fields. Being a self financed engineering college, we have also equipped our laboratories with latest application softwares and other required facilities. Our students have been placed in reputed industries such as TCS, Infosys, L&T, ISRO, Siemens, ABB, Bombardier, Alstom, IRDA, FAG to name a few. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth?

“Teamwork is essential. Improve your leadership and initiative skills”

Keep your social media presence to a minimum, decide early about your career plans, and stick to them. The time they spend in the classroom should be dedicated to learning. The students do not attend classes even when they are on campus. Learn all technical skills related to the selected discipline. Make a list of people who inspire you. You should also take part in extracurricular activities.