A versatile personality and varied experienced professional, Prof Dr Eriki Ananda Kumar is currently serving as the Principal at Priyadarshini Institute of Technology - [PDIT], Tirupati. He has more than 15 years of experience in Research, Academics and Industrial areas, sound knowledge in Mechanical, Automotive and Industrial Engineering as well. He has 3 patents to his credit in India as well as Australia. Also, he is a member of IAEng, IMechE, Malaysia and AICTS, India, and a review and advisory/Editorial board member of JARMSIIER, IASTEM, IJMSE, OGCE, IJMEA, and IISEM, and reviewer for IJSTM, IJEX and IJMCMR. 

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What are some plans that you are currently designing for PDIT students?

“Enabling wider resources for student benefit”

To develop the social outlook of the student community by arranging interactive sessions with students and professionals of other organizations is what we are working on. We are planning to give an adaptable educational plan that encourages the students to satisfy their skills and professional goals. We would help them to sustain exclusive requirements of education by developing teaching methods and to enhance the capabilities of the students. To arrange more workshops and other such platforms relevant to the contemporary resources of knowledge and professionalism are already in the pipeline. 

What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the students are?

“Approving and preparing academic standards for student development”

To prepare teaching classes and carry out assessments, monitoring and evaluating of examination work and providing academic and consultative support to students in their learning activities are my prime responsibilities towards my students at PDIT. I take roles in directing and supervising the work of Tutor/Demonstrators and take academic responsibility for the academic standards of the work. Also, I am here to conduct high-quality courses and to constantly upgrade with the current demand, and also to build students to pursue their knowledge and career in their future trends. Also, to establish opportunities and state of art infrastructure with laboratories, Projects, Industrial visits, Symposiums etc. for the students. 

What do you see as PDIT’s greatest strengths?

“Faculty, facilities and open working environment”

PDIT encompasses a serene atmosphere for holistic student development. We have qualified and committed staff available round the clock. Along with enormous and well-equipped infrastructure, PDIT possesses a big Library with a huge number of books, National and International Journals and magazines. Open day is arranged to look into the institute and its facilities. The Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality works with PDIT to ensure the national, sectoral and local roll out of specific action plans. 

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

“Evolve as a University with high-quality teaching and learning pedagogy”

To collate and present high-quality data analytics relating to the Institute’s trajectory towards University designation and future development is our foremost priority. In addition, we strive to work cooperatively with the various Institute constituencies and collaborative partners to optimize the quality, availability and flow of relevant data and information. This will include the development and maintenance of accessible databases as well. We aspire to become one of the best technical organizations by giving extraordinary learning strategies in technology that serve the world at its best and empower learners to achieve their career and life potential. 

What are your roles toward the Institute, being the Director?

“Ensuring proper management and workflow within”

To monitor the achievement of the Institute's objectives and provide appropriate reports to the Governing Body, Academic Council, Management Team, and other committees and groups as appropriate are my prime duties being the Director. Supporting academic staff in the implementation of blended and online learning and working with Faculty and Staff to promote, support, enhance and transform learning through the use of digital technologies are also my responsibilities. Also, supporting faculty and student use of learning technologies through training and tutorials, troubleshooting and providing other support services, as well as other duties as assigned.

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How do you ensure a research environment is established within PDIT?

“Working in line with research culture and funding activities”

I work with the leadership team and ensure good governance of research ethics within the Institute. I closely work with all members of the Institute to support and develop their expertise and capability to write research (Funding) proposals. I play a leadership role in the areas of good research practices, research integrity, research impact and the wider development of society and the economy of the region. The Departments of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has secured financial support for the Higher Education and Further Education and Training sector including funding to implement the framework for consent in our Institution.