Vol.1

October

No.2

2011

SPCET NEWSLETTER St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, & affiliated to Anna University of Technology Chennai) Certified for ISO 9001-2008 Quality System

Avadi, Chennai 600054 Tel. 044-26558089; E-mail: spcet2008@gmail.com; www.spcet.ac.in

St. Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology was established by Lakshmi Saraswathi Educational Trust in the year 2008. The college aims to impart training to students to develop their intellectual powers, identify and cultivate interest and talents, and train them to become responsible and eminent citizens of India. The following UG and PG programmes are offered by the college. B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering) B.E. (Civil Engineering) B.Tech. (Information Technology) B.E. (Aeronautical Engineering) – from 2011-12 M.B.A. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The college continues to take all efforts to impart quality education and mould the students to acquire necessary skills to take up challenging assignments after obtaining their degrees. The even semester of the academic year 2010-11 for UG and PG courses was completed as per the guidelines of Anna University. The results (scripts %) for undergraduate and post graduate courses for the academic year 2010-11 are given below.

Course 1st Sem.

2nd sem.

3rd sem.

4th sem.

5th Sem.

6th Sem.

B.E.(Mech.) 79.0 88.9 81.1 84.9 91.6 94.4

B.E. (ECE) 86.3 86.0 83.0 74.6 91.0 91.0

B.E.(EEE) 81.2 88.0 92.5 91.1

B.E.(CSE) 89.3 79.2 95.0 94.2 90.0 91.2

B.Tech.(IT) 92.4 71.0 84.6 85.4 93.2 95.2

M.B.A. 90.0 74.0 91.0 100

The first batch of M.B.A. students completed their course in May 2011. Six M.B.A students secured Anna University ranks. WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM Furtherance ‘11, February 24-25, 2011 The Department of Management Studies conducted a seminar Furtherence ’11 on 24th and 25th February 2011. Special lectures were delivered by the following speakers. Mr. Mohammed Faurquan, Manager, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group – Banking and Financial Services; Mr. Prem Kumar, Project Manager, HOV Services – Operations

MESSAGE

I am glad to present this second Newsletter highlighting the various activities and achievements of the College during the even semester of the academic year 2010-11. The First Batch of M.B.A. students have completed their course and I am glad to inform that six students have obtained Anna University Ranks. Our UG and PG students have also obtained laurels in cultural and sports events. I congratulate all the faculty and students for their sincere and hardwork to achieve excellence in their pursuits. I am also happy to inform that our College has now been certified for ISO 9001-2008 quality system.

Dr.D.S.Ramachandra Murthy Principal

MBA Rank holders of Anna University Chennai

Clock-wise from top left: Ramashankari N., Rajalakshmi V. Saranya Devi V., Iswarya M., Mani Priya S., Gayathri S. Management; Mr.Shiv Ram, Consultant, Syntel – Marketing software Services and products; Mr.S.Dhar, Junior Works Manager, HVF, Avadi – Production Management; Mr.P.G.Subramaniam, CEO, ASAP Management Consultant – Opportunities in HR; Mr.K.Babu, Retd. Manager, Rane India Ltd. – TQM 5S Concepts. Students seminar, 25th February 2011 Paper presentation contest was conducted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for the CSE students on 25th February 2011. M/s. Veera Raghavan, III CSE, Maivizhi and Aishwarya, II CSE, and Shobana, III CSE,won the First, Second and III Prizes respectively.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT 1. Dr.T.L.Venkita Subramanian, HOD (MBA), attended the

National workshop on Case study writing pedagogy for MBA organized by CIMAT at Genis Residency, Coimbatore (Sponsored by ESSAR steel & IIM Bangalore), May 2011.

2. Dr.T.L.Venkita Subramanian, HOD (MBA), contributed as a resource person to Nehru Institute of Management at Coimbatore, June 2011.

3. Ms.K.R.Sowmya, Asst. Prof. (MBA), attended the International Conference on “Entrepreneurship, Youth & Inclusive Development for Brand India” conducted by PG & Research Department of Commerce, Loyola College, February 2011.

4. Dr.A.Manor Selvi, Lecturer (MBA), attended a Knowledge Exchange Workshop on “Education & Environment in Role of Education” at Taj Coromandel on 4th February 2011.

5. Mr.S.M.Siva Shanker, Lecturer (MBA), Mrs.K.R.Sowmya, Asst. Prof. (MBA), and Mr.T.Praveen Kumar, Lecturer (MBA), attended the workshop on SPSS for Data Analysis at Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research, Chennai, January 27-29, 2011

6. Ms.K.R.Sowmya, Asst. Prof. (MBA), attended a National Workshop on Talent Transition at Mamallan Institute Of Technology on 8th and 9th March 2011.

7. Ms.Ramya T., Lecturer (IT), and Ms.S.Usha Rani, Lecturer (CSE), attended the Workshop on Component based technology at Sri Ram Engineering College, Chennai, February 10-11, 2011.

8. Ms.Mercy P., Lecturer (IT), attended the FDP on Recent trends in information retrieval at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, May 9-21, 2011.

9. M/s.Shanthi K.G., Asst. Prof. (ECE), Vanitha T., Lecturer (ECE), and Veni S., Lecturer (ECE), attended the seminar on Advances in Biomedical Engineering, at St. Peter’s University, on 6th and 7th January 2011.

10. M/s.Vanitha T., and Veni S., Lecturers (ECE), attended Cadence University Seminar at CADD Centre Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., at Chennai, 21st January 2011.

11. M/s. B. Shanthini, AP (CSE) and S. Chithra, Lecturer (CSE) attended the workshop on Pervasive IT Solutions for Health Care at Velammal Engineering College, 15th and 16th April 2011.

GUEST LECTURES 1. Analysis using Solidworks software - Mr.V.Balaji, Head,

Business Development CADCAM Solutions for Mechanical Engg. Students on 24th February 2011.

2. Recent trends in networking - Mr.Durai Raj, NIIT, Chennai for IT students on 12th March 2011.

3. Communication skill for IT industry – Mr.A.Dominic Durairaj, NIIT Ambattur, for CSE students on 17th December 2010.

4. Project development – Mr.G.Senthilnathan, Senior Manager (Projects), CIGNA, Tennesse, U.S.A., for CSE students on 23rd March 2011.

CSE 124, March 2011.

Inaugural function of Furtherance – February 24, 2011

5. Recent trends in networking – Mr.Durai Raj,NIIT, for

IT students on 12th March 2011. 6. Nano Technology and its Applications - Dr. T. S.

Sampath Kumar, Professor and Head, Medical Material Laboratory, IIT, Chennai, for First Year B.E./B.Tech. students on 17th May 2011.

INDUSTRIAL VISITS Realising the importance of practical knowledge, the following industrial visits were arranged for the students.

1. Integral Coach Factory on April 2011 for MBA. 2. North Chennai Thermal Power Station, Ennore, for II

B.E. (EEE) on 24-02-2011. 3. Ashok Leyland, Ennore, on 25-01-2011 for III B.E.

(Mech.). 4. CVRDE, Avadi, on 24-02-2011 for II and IVI B.E.

(Mech.). 5. Perambur Loco Works on 10-3-2011 for II B.E.

(Mech.). 6. Integral Coach Factory on 10-3-2011 for III B.E.

(Mech.) and on 3-2-2011 for IV B.E. (Mech.). 7. North Chennai Thermal Power Station, Ennore, on

24th February 2011 for II (EEE). 8. North Chennai Thermal Power Station on 30-3-2011

for II B.E. (ECE). 9. Chennai IT Training Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Anna Nagar

for III B.E. (CSE) and II B.E (CSE) on 23.8.2011 and 30.9.2011.

IN-PLANT TRAINING Many students availed in-plant training in industries during vacation period.

PUBLICATIONS 1. Shanthini B., “Data security in mobile adhoc

networks using genetic-based biometrics”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security, Vol.8, No.6, September 2010, pp.149-153.

2. Shanthini B., “A security system using genetic based face biometrics for MANETs”, International Conference on Intelligent Science and Technology,

3. Jermin Jersha T.C., “Dynamic en-route quarantine scheme for filtering false data in wireless sensor networks”, International Conference on Intelligent Science and Technology, CSE 124, March 2011.

4. Chitra S., “Service oriented traceback architecture to protect grid web services”, National Conference on Transpiring Trends in Computer Science and IT, SEC.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The students are motivated and trained in various sports activities. The Physical Director organized sports events during February 2010 for boy and girl students, and staff members. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the events during the College Day function.

The Gymnasium is being used by students regularly. It has facility to do 24 different types of exercises.

Our College Football team won 4th place in St. Joseph Tournament held on 12-03-2011.

Shyam Prakash,Karthik A., and Sarathkumar A., of II IT, participated in sports events and won prizes.

OTHER EVENTS Republic Day was celebrated on 26th January 2011 respectively. Dr. D.S.Ramachandra Murthy, Principal, delivered the Republic Day address.

Youth Red Cross was inaugurated on 18th April 2011. Dr.D.S.Ramachandra Murthy, Principal, delivered a lecture on Disaster Management. Ms. Sivapriya, Lecturer (English), is the co-ordinator.

Science Day was celebrated on 28-02-2011 in memory of the discovery of Raman Effect by Sir. C.V.Raman, for which he recived the Nobel Prize for Physics. Dr.S.Muthukumaran, Chairman, Science City, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, was the Chief Guest. Dr. D.S.Ramachandra Murthy, Principal, delivered a special lecture of The Fun and Joy of Science. Science Quiz competition was conducted for the First Year B.E./B.Tech. students and prizes were distributed.

Womens’ Day was celebrated on 3rd March 2011. Competitions were held for girl students and faculty. Prizes were distributed.

SAE Collagiate Club The mechanical engineering students participated in the following events.

1. SAE Trecking at KSR College of Technology, Tiruchengodu on 8th and 9th January 2011.

2. Short-listed for participation in Baja 2012 All-terrain Vehicle competition. Participated in virtual Baja event at Bangalore Engineering College.

3. COLT Programme at Arupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, on 25th and 26th February 2011.

Dr.S.Muthukumaran,speaking on Science Day, February 28, 2011.

Principal delivering lecture on Disaster Management during inauguration of Youth Red Cross on 18-04-2011

COLLEGE DAY College Day was celebrated on 26th March 2011. Dr.Mrs.T.Banumathi, Chairperson, presided over the function. Dr.K.Balagurunathan, Vice Chancellor, St.Peter’s University, was the Chief Guest. Mr.M.Thanumamoorthy, Vice President – Operations, Corromandel Engineering Co. Ltd., was the Guest of Honour and addressed the gathering. The Principal presented the Annual Report. Prizes were distributed to the rank holders of various classes based on Anna University examinations and to the winners of sports events. There was also a cultural programme by students.

GRANT SANCTIONED AICTE has sanctioned a grant of Rs.6.14 lakhs for conducting a two week Staff Development Programme on Disaster Management for Engineering and Management Faculty during July 2011.

PRIZES WON BY STUDENTS & PARTICIPATION IN SEMINARS

1. SP.Madhankumar and M.Sabari of I MBA attended the State level seminar on Entrepreneural development at KMG College of Arts & Science, Gudiyatham,on 17th Febrauary 2011 .

2. Vijayasarathy, Nizar Mohamed, Balaji and Sasi Kumar attended a National Workshop on Talent Transition at Mamallan Institute of Technology on 8th and 9th March 2011.

3. Gopi Krishna V., of III CSE participated in the Workshop on Cyber security and ethical hacking held at Anna University Chennai on 28th January 2011.

4. Gopi Krishna V., of III CSE participated in the Workshop on Cloud computing held at Anna University Chennai on 29th January 2011.

5. Rajalakshmi and Menaka, of II IT won prize in paper presentation at Sree Vishnu College of Engineering for Women, held on March 5-6, 2011.

PLACEMENT Training was provided for the first batch of M.B.A. students in personality development and soft skills. Several companies visited the campus for placement. Students were placed in Polaris, RR Donnelley, IMRB Abacus, Geojit BNP Paribas, Bharat Logistics, NCH India Pvt.Ltd., ACCEL Frontline Ltd., Pune Chemicals, ICICI Securities Ltd. Kotak Securities, Times of India, Cease Fire Pvt. Ltd., Sutherland, TCS (E-serve), Burger Paints, Paltap Software Ltd., HCL Technologies, and CITE HR. Thirty M.B.A. students were placed out of 45 eligible and willing students. Others secured placement in off-campus interviews.

Prize distribution to merit students – College Day 2011

Cultural programme – College Day 2011

Cultural programme – College Day 2011

A view of the gathering on College Day 2011

Sports Prize distribution – College Day 2011

Editors:Dr.D.Ashalatha., HOD (English),

Ms. B.Shanthini, Asst. Prof. (CSE),

and Dr.R.Gayathri, Prof. (MBA)