Dr. Krishna Murthy worked as a Principal/Director for the past 11 years in different Engineering colleges. He joined AITS in September 2016. Dr. Murthy is also the reviewer of many reputed journals like ASME, Elsevier etc. He has been guiding several PhD scholars. He has worked with many industries for two decades, and also has 17 years of teaching experience. Krishna Murthy has 154 Publications to his credit in international and national journals, and 21 publications in international and national conferences. He is the fellow of Institution of Engineers (India), Chartered Engineer of Institution of Engineers (India), and life member of Combustion Institute for Indian Chapter.

Dr. Murthy is also the reviewer of many reputed journals like ASME, Elsevier etc. He has been guiding several PhD scholars. 

Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences

What are the latest programs that you are offering in your institute/dept. which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

We are planning to conduct a 4 day workshop on Amazon web services (AWS) for the students to know the latest technologies in the market. We are also planning to conduct a Hackathon program. To benefit the students. We are also planning to conduct one International conference in the month of September 23.

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt?The following seven reasons to conduct a Hackathon program?

It is a fantastic learning opportunity. You can use this time to test a new skill or framework in a setting that keeps you focused and motivated. During its course, you will hear about new advancements in the field, and realize that asking even dumb questions is encouraged, and not frowned upon.

It forces you to get out of your comfort zone and grow. Expect to pitch your own idea for a project to complete strangers or explain why you are a good candidate for someone else’s team. Present your work in front of tens or hundreds of people. It will be intimidating but exciting, particularly if you are shy or suffer from imposter syndrome.

You get a taste of smart management and team dynamics. Hackathons are great lessons in terms of execution and efficiency. There is no room for perfectionism - you need to judge where to invest time, how long to try, and when to switch to a new solution. You will be working under pressure, taking lead on some tasks, sharing your know-how, and dealing with different personalities.

It opens your eyes to new career choices. Working on an exciting project may convince you to do a career shift. Besides learning while networking or through tech talks, large on-site hackathons feature company booths where you can approach their representatives and learn about your potential workplace first-hand. Just like at a job fair, but in a much more natural setting, they are recruiting.

It truly is intense-networking with relevant people. During these few days, you will have endless opportunities to get to know people on a professional level, be it during team-matching sessions, food breaks, or going for coffee together. And it could start already beforehand if a hackathon offers closed groups/messaging platforms to connect.

You make a step towards entrepreneurship. People often go to hackathons when they have a business idea that they want to explore. Sometimes your idea/solution might be so amazing it could get bought, or you and your team mate(s) might resonate so well that you will continue working together beyond the hackathon (and maybe even form your own startup).

You catch attention if you win. It is not the most important point but in case of success, it does help you market yourself and makes a nice entry on your CV. And if you aren’t a finalist, technically you won all of the above anyway.

What would you say are the “best practices” in the course you are offering?

  • Intended to Challenge the Continuing Development of Those Who Teach in Higher Education. 
  • Observable Actions.
  • Application to Tenure.
  • Lecture Practices. 
  • Group Discussion Provocations.
  • Thoughtful Questions. 
  • Reflective Responses To Learners. 
  • Rewarding Learner Participation.

What are some valuable insights of the program that you are offering at your Institute / Dept.?

The College pursues excellence in providing training to develop a sense of Professional responsibility, cultural and social awareness, and set students on the path to leadership. Although, engineering education helps students to develop the skills that they require to take the best action in the world.

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

When students are given a task with limited information, using online resources allows their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evolve more quickly. With the help of technology, they can sort problems out far sooner as all they might need to know or understand can be found online.

Using technology responsibly

  •  Have a frank conversation. Technology is a part of life. 
  • Encourage them to think about the future. 
  • Remind them to be kind.
  • Teach them to respect people's privacy. 
  • Familiarise yourself with technology. 
  • Interacting safely online. 
  • Did you find what you needed?

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

  • Speak clearly.
  • Don't rush or talk deliberately slowly.
  • Use deliberate pauses at key points.
  • Change the tone of delivery.
  • Use hand movements to emphasize points.
  • Exhibit enthusiasm about the topic.
  • Project your voice or use a microphone if necessary.

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

  1.  First thing, knowing everything is good but I personally suggest u to know first few Subjects deeply , it can be any area of ur interest or if u don't have any interest as such then u can zero upon the current stuffs about mechanical engg like fem, rapid prototyping etc etc,,
  2. Now divide your two years in two time zones. In the first zone that is your third year, Get a high speed net connection and watch a number of YouTube videos from nptel, with lectures related to the fields which you have noted down in step 1.
  3. Step 3 is to make ur fundamentals clear, because as you grow you will realize the value of fundamentals more,
  4. Once you are done with step 3, you will have a great amalgamation of basic theoretical knowledge.
  5.  Now coming to the main part of your query, since you wanted to know things practically, start your second time zone.
  6. Now you stand at a better position than many graduating fresher’s since fresher’s don't have any job experience, the only thing they have is knowledge about their chosen field and u have hell lot now,
  7.  Start applying for internship or implant training at a few mechanical companies through some references and if you don't get any, join a related course as it will help you to be in a practical environment at least.
  8. Do some online projects through open courseware,, there are many if you search.
  9. This way u end up having a pretty much amount of knowledge and experience and u stand a better chance at the world out there.

What were the challenges that you faced while inculcating this program in your curriculum?

An engineering degree is one of the most pursued academic paths at a university level worldwide. In India, many high school students come with a desire to take up engineering and get themselves enrolled in renowned colleges and universities like IITs and NITs. Students mostly prefer those institutes which are known for providing quality...

An engineering degree is one of the most pursued academic paths at a university level worldwide. In India, many high school students come with a desire to take up engineering and get themselves enrolled in renowned colleges and universities like IITs and NITs.

Students mostly prefer those institutes which are known for providing quality education right from the start of the course. But when students fail to get admission into such colleges, the only remaining option would be to pursue a degree in a state government college or in any private college.

Many say that college life is the golden period in a student’s life. But nobody talks about the challenges or problems a student faces at that level.

Challenges are commonplace in every student’s life, but as an engineering student, you will face challenges a little more than your non-engineering counterparts. They include

  1.  Language Proficiency: Engineering education being a comprehensive course taught completely in English, students from remote areas find it extremely difficult to understand, because most of their education would be in their local language and even the brightest of them find it difficult to understand English.
  2.  Faculty Shortage: As per a research, there is an acute shortage of faculty in engineering institutions in India. So, the educational institutions end up taking whomever with minimum qualifications is interested to teach.
  3. High Fees and Expenses: Many students, especially those coming from rural areas to cities to take up professional courses, have a hard-time considering high fees and other expenses they will need to put for admission to completion of the course.
  4. Lesser Exposure to Reality: Technical subjects require that students understand, get familiar and exposed to examples of the use of engineering principles as applicable in real life. Unfortunately, this exposure is very limited at present.
  5. Lesser Industry Interaction: Colleges try to organize Industrial visits for students to increase industry interactions, but it is rare and not as effective as it should be, especially in colleges in rural areas.
  6. Lack in Absorbing Capacity: The classroom is a heterogeneous group of students. Taking into consideration the absorbing capability of every student, the teaching should be. But now-a-days, we find around and over 100 students in the same class.
  7.  Employability: According to a study, in India, out of the eight lakh graduate engineers from technical institutions, more than 60 percent remain unemployed for various reasons. There are thousands of engineering colleges in India and jobs are limited.

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

  • Robotics. Projects
  • IoT. Projects
  • Mechatronics. Projects
  • Electrical. Projects
  • Electronics. Projects
  • Mechanical. Projects
  • Civil. Projects
  • Computer Vision Projects.
  • For Working Professionals, Data Structure & Algorithm Classes (Live)
  • For Students. Competitive Programming (Live)
  • Programming Languages, C++ Programming - Beginner to Advanced. 
  • Web Development. Full Stack Development with React & Node JS(Live) 
  • Machine Learning and Data Science
  • School Courses
  • Web Development
  • CSS Frameworks.

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What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course?

B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) is one of the most preferred undergraduate degree courses among students from the Science stream post-school. The 4-year engineering course is offered by many colleges across India. Once you have completed engineering, what next? What to do after B.Tech? What are the available jobs after B.tech? These questions are faced by many engineering students in the fourth year of B.Tech. 

There are many routes you can take after completing your B.Tech. However, with the huge number of career options available, it is natural that you may feel confused about which one to select. To help you decide what to do after B.Tech, we have prepared this list of the best career options after engineering. 

  • B.Tech College Placements
  • Higher Studies – Courses after B
  • Gaining Industry Experience
  • A Job at a PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) 
  • Study Management
  • Take the Civil Services Entrance Exam
  • Serve the Nation – Join the Defense
  • Entrepreneurship.

After completing the B.Tech course, candidates can either pursue higher studies (one popular exam that they can give for this is GATE) or consider pursuing a job after B.Tech in the field of their choice. Although M.Tech is a natural course choice after completing a B.Tech course, these days many students opt to take up an MBA course after completing their B. Tech degree program.

Other options that aspirants can consider include picking up a job at a PSU (Public Sector Undertaking), taking the Civil Services entrance exam, or joining a private company. Let’s talk about each of these in detail.