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Rathinam College Empowers Students with Global Opportunities and International Learning Networks

The decision of which college to attend is one of the most important decisions in a student’s life. It is about looking for a place where you’ll receive not only a quality education, but also acquire skills that will help you succeed in a rapidly changing world. Rathinam technical campus College is home to a vibrant academic community, offering quality undergraduate and post-graduate programs. 

Let’s check out in this post, what are the special elements that make Rathinam the centre of excellence. We will explore its strong industry collaborations, global partnerships and student-centric engagements.You’ll learn the ways that these partnerships enhance student’s education and prepare them for global success

1.Bridging Academics and Industry

The Power of Industry Partnerships

But where Rathinam excels is its industry connect. The college has built strong relationships with top corporations and professional associations, establishing a mutually beneficial environment in which the college and the business community can grow and prosper hand in hand. These partnerships are not merely names on paper but robust connections that enrich our students’ lives in visible ways.

2.Real-World Learning Experiences

From Classroom to Corporate World

The college has signed MoUs with a galaxy of industries, from engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to IT and data storage leader EMC²! These collaborations support a range of hands-on education opportunities for students.

Internships and Industrial Visits – They are given opportunities to intern with partner companies and further their knowledge by being part of live projects. Factory visits and site-based training programs with companies like L&T give insights into industry operations and act as an exposure to corporate work culture.

Guest Lectures and Workshops:

Professionals from Reliance Jio, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) among other partner organizations conduct workshops and seminars more often than not. Students benefit immensely from these sessions which give them a clear understanding of what is happening in industry, career opportunities and career trends.

3.Professional Development Through Memberships

Gaining a Professional Edge

Professional partnerships for instance, with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Computer Society of India (CSI) provide further professional development. Members have access to networks of professionals, digital libraries, and top-of-the-line events. These memberships encourage participation in projects, seminars, and conferences, helping students develop their professional profiles long before graduation

4.Expanding Horizons Through Global Partnerships

International University Collaborations

The University has collaborated with prestigious international universities such as the University of the Wolverhampton, UK and the University of Nairobi in Kenya. Students have a lot of opportunities with these partnerships.

Exchange Programs: Students can attend a foreign institution for a semester and learn while immersing in a new culture. Such international experience fosters independence, flexibility and cross-cultural communication skills-attributes employers the world over are looking for.

5.Collaborative Research and Joint Academic Programs: 

These partnerships promote joint research and academic programs between faculties from both partner institutions. This is not only good for the academic experience, but also contributes to a global knowledge base. The collaboration with the University of Nairobi, for example, already gives students their practice in identifying trans-national research, creating joint research plans for funding competitions and working in partnership.

Global Linkage:

Rathinam students have the opportunity to interact with the students and faculties of the partner institutions and develop a global linkage. This global linkage ecosystem serves as a powerful platform for students’ next career moves or international collaborations

The focus on internationalization sees students equipped for careers that stretch far beyond the nation’s borders. They graduate as citizens of the world, facile working on international teams and in international settings.

6.Global Exposure and Cultural Readiness

Fostering Holistic Student Development

The “student 360 Degree Philosophy” is about the 360 degree development of a student in all aspects of growth –academic, professional and personal. The college has a great support system such as the Wellnesscube, that cares about the well-being of the students. Additionally, an active campus community featuring a variety of clubs, events and activities promotes the ability for students to pursue their passions, hone leadership abilities and make lifelong friends.

Collaborations such as the one with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is also a step towards this overall growth. It’s more than learning the fundamentals – students also develop vital soft skills, like leadership, teamwork, and communication, through these partnerships. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1.What are the factors that set industry partnerships of Rathinam apart?

Rathinam’s industry connections are not just for show. They are well connected with the curriculum with practical training, industry visits, field visits and centre of excellences. This means that students receive hands-on skills and experience to become highly employable upon graduation.

2.What are the international opportunities provided by Rathinam?

The college has partnerships with universities of United Kingdom (University of Wolverhampton (UK)) and Kenya (University of Nairobi (Kenya)). Student exchange, collaborative research and international academic initiatives benefit from these engagements, which offer students valuable international experience.

3.How does the college cater to students without a technical background?

The college provides courses in arts, science and humanities. It is here that initiatives such as the holistic “Student 360 Degree” approach and collaborations with entities like the CII come to the fore, and benefit all students – irrespective of the discipline they are studying in – inculcate in them soft skills, leadership skills, and a professional outlook.

4.What kind of research is available for undergraduates?

Yes, students are always welcome to participate in research. A few of the college’s joint ventures with professional bodies such as IEEE and CSI and its university associations from across the globe also give its students an opportunity to work on projects, publish papers and even attend seminars.

5.How does Rathinam get students ready to face the employment-world?

Rathinam grooms students through different structured processes. This would include relevant and contemporary curriculum, hands-on training through industry collaborations, soft skill development, access to professional networks, CSI and global exposure bridges through International Collaborations. The exclusive placement cell strives to provide opportunity for students through top recruiters.

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Rankyouhigher, Coimbatore.

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Group Head: Dr. S. VAIDEVI, M.Tech., Ph.D

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

M.Tech, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore/Anna University, Chennai.
Ph.D Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Biotechnology: Dec 2021 – Till date

Research Intrest:

  • Drug delivery
  • Cancer therapeutics

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and
Electronics/Artificial Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Sponsored Research Project

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Institute Status
1.
Development and evaluation of bevacizumab nanodispersion for effective treatment of lung cancer
Department of Health Research, ICMR, Govt of India
46 Lakhs
Nov 2022 to Nov 2025
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rathinam Technical Campus (Mentor: Dr. B. Nagaraj, Principal –Rathinam Technical Campus)
Ongoing
2.
Ruxolitinib loaded carbon dots for bioimaging and treatment of lung infections Collaborator: Dr. Anindita Chakraborty, Kolkata center
UGC- Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),CSR, Kolkata
1.35L
Nov 2023
Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore
Sanctioned
3.
Resveratrol- Quercetin dual drug loaded nanoparticulate system: A versatile approach to treat colorectal cancer
ICMR Senior Research Fellow Project
15 Lakhs
June 2018 to June 2021
Department of pharmaceutical technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli (Mentor : Dr. K. Ruckmani Professor)
Completed

Team Members:

Dr. J. KUMAR, M.Tech., Ph.D

Academic Profile

M.Tech, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Coimbatore/Anna University, Chennai.
Ph.D, Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Biotechnology: 2022 March – Till date

Research Intrest:

  • Drug delivery
  • Cancer therapeutics
  • Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Sponsored Research Project

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Institute Status
1.
Development of New Combinational Strategy of Methotrexate and Minocycline: A Novel Lipid-based Drug Delivery System for the Effective Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
ICMR Senior Research Fellow Project
15 Lakhs
June 2018 to June 2021
Department of pharmaceutica l technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli
Completed

Dr Bradha Madhavan
Head – Functional Materials for Energy Applications

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

  • PhD- Materials Science, Anna University Chennai, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies,
    Coimbatore.
  • M.Phil – Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
  • M.Sc – Physics, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
    Tirunelveli.
  • B.Sc – Physics, Sree Ayappa College for Women, Nagercoil, Manonmaniam Sundaranar
    University,Tirunelveli.

Professional Experience

  1. 2020 Dec- till date- Working as Associate Professor at Rathinam Technical Campus,
    Coimbatore.
  2. 2018-2020- Worked as Assistant Professor in Sri Krishna College of Engineering and
    Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Department of Physics)
  3. Post-doctoral researcher: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and
    Technology, Trivandrum from (18-4-2016 -18-4-2018)
  4. November 2012 – April 2015: Worked as a project fellow at PSG Institute of Advanced
    Studies, Coimbatore – 641004, under the project Proton and oxide ion conduction in
    LaTiO3 doped perovskites funded by UGC-DAE CSR, India.
  5. July 2011– November 2012: Worked as Assistant Professor in Kalaivani College of
    Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Department of Physics)
  6. July 2008 – May 2011: Worked as Lecturer in SSK College of Engineering & Technology,
    Coimbatore, India.(Department of Physics)
  7. December 2005 – April 2007: Worked as Lecturer in Francis Xavier Engineering College,
    Tirunelveli, India. (Department of Physics)

Honors, Awards and Grants:

  • Awarded National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Science & Engineering Research
    Board (SERB), Government of India – 2016
  • Project Fellow UGC-DAE-CSR, Government of India (2012-2015)
  • Received travel fellowship grants from DST and CICS (2015)

Research Intrest:

  • Metal oxides for energy applications such as (SOFC), PEM fuel cells, Sensors, Gas
    separation membranes, super capacitors
  • Perovskite materials for High temperature superconductors and super capacitors
  • Advanced functional energy materials for high-temperature applications
  • Metal oxides for photocatalytic applications

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and
Electronics/Artificial Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Funded Projects:

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Role Status
1.
Development of novel efficient La(1- x)SrxMn(1-y)By O3-δ (B= Mg, Co ) one dimensional perovskite cathode material for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell
BRNS
20L
PI
On-going
2.
Development of Pd diffused transition metal (Mo, Co, W) based chalcogenic heterostructures support on carbon nanostructures/Ni foam for electrochemical water splitting
Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
36 L
Co-Principal Investigator
Ongoing
3.
Neutron diffraction, magnetism and dielectric studies of LaTi 0.5 B 0.5 O 3-δ (B= Mn, Co, Fe)
UGC-DAE Mumbai -Node
1.45 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
4.
Development of novel nano perovskite oxide materials
International Centre for Diffraction Data
1000 USD
Principal Investigator
On-Going

Team Members:

1. Mr. S. Prakash, M.Sc., Research Scholar, BRNS project
2. Mr. C. Shatheesh, M.Sc., Research Scholar, UGC-DAE project

Group Head: Dr. K. K. Aruna

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

  • M.Sc Physics, St. Paul’s College, Kerala
  • M.Phil Nanoscience and Technology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore,
    Tamilnadu
  • Ph.D Nanoscience and Technology (Interdisciplinary Physics), PSG Institute of Advanced
    Studies, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Physics: 2020 – Till date
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Assistant Professor: 2018 – 2020

Honors, Awards and Grants:

  1. Indian National Science Academy’s Visiting Scientist Fellowship, 2023, for a project entitled “Development of novel anodic electrocatalysts for urea-assisted waste water splitting for efficient and green hydrogen production”.
  2. Short-term Research Stay Grant from the University of Bayreuth, Germany Centre of International Excellence “Alexander Von Humboldt”, 2022, for a project entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Iridium-Decorated Titanium Oxynitride Supported on Nanocarbon (Ir/TiON@NCF) for Water splitting”.
  3. DST Indo-Mexican sponsored research visit to CINVESTAV-IPN, Unidad Saltillo- Monterrey, MEXICO, 2015, for a project entitled “Development of Non-Platinum Based Catalyst for Acid and Alkaline Fuel Cells.

Research Intrest:

  • Electrochemical Water Splitting
  • Fuel cells
  • Batteries
  • Supercapacitors

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and Electronics/Artificial
Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Sponsored Research Project:

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Role Status
1.
Development of Pd Diffused Transition Metal (Mo, Co, W) Based Chalcogenic Heterostructures Support on Carbon Nanostructures/Ni Foam for Electrochemical Water Splitting Collaborator: Prof. Dr. Prakash Chandra Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
35.86 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
2.
Bifunctional Ternary ThioSpinel Nano forms@Carbon Nanostructures for Sustainable Energy Applications, Collaborator: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalapakkam Node, Tamilnadu
UGC-Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Kalpakkam
1.35 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
3.
Design, Development and Integration of Hydrogen Based Energy Storage and Conversion System for Underwater Applications PI: Dr. Muthukumar Palanisamy, Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupathi
IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation
30 L
Co-Investigator
Ongoing
4.
Development of novel efficient La (1-x) Sr x Mn (1- y) B y O 3-δ (B= Mg, Co ) one-dimensional perovskite cathode material for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell
Board of Research for Nuclear Sciences
20 L
Co-Investigator
On-Going
5.
Decision Support Tool for Climate Risk Management in Manufacturing Industries
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
7.3 L
Mentor
Completed

Team Members:

1. Mr. Thangaraj. A, Junior Research Fellow, M.Sc Physics
2. Ms. Aishwarya, Project Assistant, M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology

Alumni:

1. Mr. Akash, Junior Research Fellow, M.Tech Nanoscience and Technology
Currently doing Ph.D at Gyongsang National University, South Korea
2. Mr. Rahees, Junior Research Fellow, M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology
Currently doing a Ph.D at the Institute of Hydrogen Research, Quebec, Canada