“Our Focus Is On Higher-End Skills Development”

In the wake of rapidly changing technologies, especially AI, how is your institute preparing its students for the future?

At Amity University Gurugram (AUG), we are conscious of the tremendous opportunities provided by the global tech revolution, which has given rise to phenomena like user experience, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. By introducing domain specialisations in line with the most recent industry requirements, the Amity School of Engineering and Technology is preparing its students to be future-ready and multitaskers. The teaching-learning environment at AUG has been revitalised to create a greater space for application orientation and project-based learning. The Engineering School of AUG has facilities like smart classrooms, robot lab and smart labs outfitted with top-of-the-line computing equipment to augment the overall learning experience of the young inspired minds of students. The advanced

research labs and innovation incubator of AUG further provide opportunities for deep learning and translation of ideas into products and innovative applications to further enhance students’ capabilities of joining the Hi-Tech enterprise development and foster start-ups.

What are the skill areas that you are focussing on?

At AUG the focus of higher-end skill development is in the areas such as blockchain technology, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, big data analytics, cloud computing, internet of everything, cyber security, robotics and unmanned autonomous vehicles. Blockchain is a very powerful technology which is still in its infancy, but its future is very exciting. There are many ways that blockchain technology can be applied to our world today to make certain industries more secure, efficient, and trustworthy. You can observe that artificial intelligence and machine learning are at a very exciting stage right now, and many people are excited about what the future holds for them. This is also in line with the NEP 2020 which is talking about a multidisciplinary and holistic approach.

We also focus on cloud computing, data science, cyber security and the Internet of Everything. AI in the current world is omnipresent; it has made its way in the service sectors on numerous levels. In the current automated world, it is quite rare to find a sector or horizon untouched by AI. Thus, pursuing this field will enable individuals in obtaining these highly favourable jobs which are only bound to increase with time.

What are the industry connections and tie-ups that the institute has forged for the benefit of students?

Industrial connections can have access to the latest technology and management developments. Industry can keep the students updated in terms of skills and knowledge through refresher courses. To provide the same, there are several collaborations and tie-ups with the industry like CICSO, Microsoft, and Network Bulls. Several industrial visits are planned from time to time for industrial exposure. MoUs are signed for providing students and faculty with hands-on experience during various internships, workshops and Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) on the updated technology.

What is the research thrust at the institute?

The Amity University Gurugram is a research and innovation-driven university with a strong focus on research in thrust areas and on the translation of research to serve the cause of solution research for the industry and India’s science and technology missions. The university focuses on interdisciplinary and inter-departmental collaborative research which also includes consortia research in partnership with other reputed institutions and R&D organisations in India and abroad. The functional research clusters at AUG are in the following specialities: data science, blockchain technology, quantum computing, cyber-physical systems, etc.

What are some of the significant infrastructure upgrades that have happened on the campus?

AUG is one of the top ranked universities in India and is equipped with world-class infrastructure. The classrooms have been remodelled to facilitate a smart tech-savvy learning environment and the laboratories have been revitalised to provide research-integrated skill development. The university has also set up a centralised instrumentation research facility, CIRF, that has the most modern equipment for research in areas of nano science and technology.

What kind of overall experience do students get on campus?

The university provides an amazing and world-class experience to the students. In terms of academics, students are facilitated with the availability of several software, hardware, and fully equipped Hi-Tech research labs to pursue their interest in project-based learning and technology incubation in emerging areas of science and technology. The lush green campus, duly certified as LEED Platinum Green Campus by USGBC provides an environment of living and learning in harmony with nature and with high compliance to sustainability.