Mr Shiraz Khurana is the Assistant Professor and AR VR Experience Designer at Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Haryana. He has an experience of around 10 Years in teaching domain, both nationally and globally. He specializes in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Machine Learning. He has published several research papers in many international and national conferences and journals. 

Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology

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

“Ability to learn from others and the exchange of thoughts is an inspiring factor”

The Education Sector plays a vital role in the success of any country around the globe. The continuous enrichment in the education sector is a bit challenging, which motivates me to learn more. Assisting the younger generation in establishing their career paths provides us immense motivation in life.

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“Leading from the front and creating an habitat of growth for everyone”

My leadership style has always made me lead from the front. I firmly believe in delegating the task concerning the capability and availability of each personnel. I also ensure that each member of our team has a chance to learn and evolve from the assigned tasks.

How has the education sector evolved since the Pandemic began?

“The complete switch to online learning methods has been a challenging and invigorating experience”

The pandemic has made us switch to the digital mode entirely. It has led to the actualization of Education 4.0 in its true sense. However, the transition phase has its drawbacks such as lack of real engagement and lack of desired growth.

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

“Understanding the dynamic technologies and including them in syllabus gradually”

We are working on the latest technologies and tools to align with the needs of the industry-academia. These tools have an immense scope in the future. These include Artificial Intelligence using Machine Learning and Data Science, Blockchain, IOT, Cyber Security and Augmented and Virtual Reality. All these technologies have been either incorporated into the new curriculum or introduced as value-added courses.

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What are the types of pre-placement activities for the students at PIET?

“Helping students develop their technical, soft and corporate skills since first year”

On-campus placement plays a very crucial role in a student’s journey. However, placement is a result of the continuous nurturing of students right from the first year. Hence, we start with personality development classes in the first year itself. From the second year onwards we polish their aptitude, soft and technical skills. In the third year, we motivate students to undergo internships on real-time projects. All these efforts help in making them future-ready for a sustainable and employable career. The on-campus placement in our institute is one of the best in this region. 

What are the most important functions of your role at PIET?

“Ability to nurture the students with latest developments in AI, App development, etc”

I am leading the AR VR Studio at Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology. We get an opportunity to work on many real-time projects that provide students with an industry environment. Further, I teach android app development, software engineering and artificial intelligence.

What do you see as PIET’s greatest strengths?

“An extremely qualified pool of faculty members combined with student-oriented policies”

In PIET, we support a student-centric approach and possess tremendous placement opportunities. Added to this is our modern infrastructure with the latest technology equipment, a constructive environment and an incubation centre. 

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

“An aspiring student must never give up and focus on continuous learning”

There is no shortcut to success. Students should always strive for consistency, hard work, perseverance and focus. They should practice on real-time projects and never stick to curriculum only as technology is changing rapidly. They should always try to learn from other’s mistakes. Let school end with school. But be a student for LIFE.

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What are the top qualities that a student must possess to pursue the Computer Science and technology field?

“An inclination towards technical skills and analytical domain”

In general, any student who wants to be an engineer must possess analytical and logical abilities. To be a professional in the field of Computer Science and Technology, the student must have a zeal and interest in this domain. Secondly, the student must practice with at least one programming language. Further, computer science is divided into various sub-domains that require specific skills.