INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIP CONVENTION - 2025
IAPC-2025
Transforming Education through Industry-Driven Innovation
Organized by
School of Civil Engineering &
Career Development Centre
IAPC
The fourth Industry-Academia Partnership Convention is jointly organized by the School of Civil Engineering and the Career Development Centre, scheduled on April 3-4, 2025, at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore. The objective of the Convention is to bring experts together from the industry and R&D organizations to enhance collaboration and discuss prime issues based on current societal requirements. This event aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by promoting knowledge exchange, innovation, and the development of cutting-edge solutions in the Civil Engineering field. This convention provides an exceptional platform for participants to network and develop long-lasting partnerships that will shape the future of Civil Engineering practice and education.
SCE
The School of Civil Engineering (SCE) is a part of VIT since its inception. The School has grown tremendously over years and is now recognized as one of the major engineering schools in VIT. The School faculty members are from various reputed institutes such as IITs, IISc etc. Besides high-quality teaching and instruction at both UG and PG levels, the faculty members of the school are actively involved in executing a number of R&D and consultancy projects from government agencies including DST, ISRO, BRNS and also from many reputed industries.
THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
The Career Development Centre (CDC) is essential in establishing VIT's distinguished placement record. It guarantees the seamless operation of placement activities on campus. The CDC enhances student training initiatives and ensures optimal placement in premier national and worldwide enterprises. The CDC office assists with securing placements and organising internships. The Centre is committed to promoting a culture of lifelong learning and to helping students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly changing job market.
IAPC FOCUS
- Industry-Academia Collaboration
- Challenges in the industry
- Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation
- Address Societal Challenges
- Start-up & Entrepreneurship
- Skill Development & Workforce Readiness
- Commercialization of academic innovations
IAPC THEMATIC AREAS
- Climate Resilient Structures
- Circular Economy in Construction
- Green and Renewable Energy in Civil Engineering
- Smart Cities and Smart Infrastructure
- Sustainable Water Resources Management
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability Assessment
- Advanced Construction Materials and Techniques
OUR COLLABORATORS
EVENTS
HACKATHON
Tanseeq Investment - Group of Companies
Cash Prize
- First Prize - Rs. 50,000
- Second Prize - Rs. 30,000
- Third Prize - Rs. 20,000
The Hackathon Will be in the domain of Landscape Engineering.
Venue: Foodys
Date: 03.04.2025
Reporting Time: 07.30 AM
Hackathon Time: 08.00 AM to 08.00 PM.
Guidelines
- This challenge can be taken up by students in a group with a maximum of 3 participants.
- The method of evaluation and the criteria for determining winning and runner-up teams will be solely at the discretion of the panel of judges.
- Registration fees per person is Rs.150 / (including tax).
Instruction
- The students have to first do the registration through the payment link available at the IAPC website as an individual.
- Once the payment is processed successfully, you will receive a confirmation message with an auto generated payment receipt reference number
- The payment receipt should be uploaded in the Google form
provided below (use only VIT mail ID to fill the Google Form)
- Every member of the team should give the same team name in the Google Form.
- The detailed report about the project done should be submitted at the end of the Hackathon.
Keshthana Infrastructure
Cash Prize
- First Prize - Rs. 40,000
- Second Prize - Rs. 20,000
- Third Prize - Rs. 10,000
The Hackathon Will be in the domain of Resilient Infrastructure.
Venue: Foodys
Date: 03.04.2025
Reporting Time: 07.30 AM
Hackathon Time: 08.00 AM to 08.00 PM.
Guidelines
- This challenge can be taken up by students in a group with a maximum of 3 participants.
- The method of evaluation and the criteria for determining winning and runner-up teams will be solely at the discretion of the panel of judges.
- Registration fees per person is Rs.150 / (including tax).
Instruction
- The students have to first do the registration through the payment link available at the IAPC website as an individual.
- Once the payment is processed successfully, you will receive a confirmation message with an auto generated payment receipt reference number
- The payment receipt should be uploaded in the Google form
provided below (use only VIT mail ID to fill the Google Form)
- Every member of the team should give the same team name in the Google Form.
- The detailed report about the project done should be submitted at the end of the Hackathon.
PLENARY SESSIONS
Date: 04-04-2025 FN
Venue: Dr.Channa Reddy Auditorium
Mr. Lokeswara Babu
Director
Proscape FM LLC
Mr. V. Radhakrishnan
Managing Director
Keshthana Infrastructure
Mr. Ranji Varghese
Business Head
Prodorite Anti Corrosives and Composites Division
Carborundum Universal Limited
Panel Discussion
Date: 04-04-2025 FN
Venue: Dr.Channa Reddy Auditorium
COMMITTEE
Chief Patrons
Dr. G. Viswanathan
Chancellor, VITPatrons
Shri. Sankar Viswanathan
Vice-President, VIT
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan
Vice-President, VIT
Dr. G. V. Selvam
Vice-President, VIT
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy
Executive Director, VIT
Ms. Kadhambari S. Viswanathan
Assistant Vice-President, VITCo-Patrons
Prof. Dr. V. S. Kanchana Bhaaskaran
Vice-Chancellor, VIT
Prof. Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick
Pro Vice-Chancellor, VIT
Prof. Dr. T. Jayabarathi
Registrar, VITConveners
Dr. M. P. Saravanakumar
Professor & Dean, School of Civil Engineering (SCE)Dr. V. Samuel Rajkumar
Professor & Director, Career Development Centre (CDC)Co-Convenor
Dr. A. Sofi
Professor & Associate Dean, SCEOrganizing Secretaries
Dr. Dillip Kumar Barik
Professor & Head,Department of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, SCE
Dr. S. Bala Murugan
Associate Professor & Head,Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, SCE
Coordinators
Dr. A. Punitha Kumar
Associate Professor, SCEDr. S. Mahenthiran
Associate Professor, SCEContact
iapc.sce@vit.ac.in
Dr. M.P. Saravana Kumar
Professor & Dean
School of Civil Engineering
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
Phone: +91-416-2202221
E-mail: dean.sce@vit.ac.in
Dr. V. Samuel Rajkumar
Professor & Director
Career Development Centre
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore.
Phone: +91-416-2202846
E-mail: director.cdc@vit.ac.in
Dr. A. Punitha Kumar
Phone:+91 9487654850
Dr. S. Mahenthiran
Phone+91 9488329670