The Department of Information Technology was established in the year 1999. Our Mission is to provide quality education to the students and impart IT excellence in them. Apart from making them good technocrats, we also provide individual attention to make them good citizens of our nation to serve the industry and society constructively.
Drawing upon SSNCE’s tradition of teaching excellence, the department with 26 faculty members and 480/600 students of UG, PG, Ph.D/M.S research scholars, JRF and Project Staff work closely together in an open, collegial atmosphere. With Autonomous curriculum, the department places equal emphasis on theoretical and experimental Information Technology. The department has state-of-art facilities in various labs, a well-equipped seminar hall and a conference room, class rooms to support e-learning and a department library.
Vision
To be an outstanding center for IT education and research for betterment of society.
Mission
Impart sound knowledge of IT domains to the students.
Nurture students to contribute to dynamic industrial needs.
Empower faculty with the knowledge in the emerging areas of IT.
Promote sustained research to build information systems for the benefit of society
Programmes offered
B.Tech. in Information Technology
B.Tech. in Information Technology
Ph.D. / / MS (By Research)
Highlights
B.Tech (IT) program started in 1999.
B.Tech (IT) program started in 2013.
Accredited by NBA since 2007-2008 and by NAAC since 2017.
All faculty hold Ph.D.s from IISc, IIT, AIT, and Anna University.
The teaching learning process provides a way to improve the student’s performance. Apart from the traditional approaches of black board teaching, power point presentations there are other innovative approaches that are practiced in the teaching learning process that includes:
Innovative Approaches Practiced:
Active Learning
Software / Tool Demonstration
Project based learning
Flipped Classroom
Peer Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning
Collaborative learning
Industrial visits / Field study
Measures to Improve Teaching Learning Process:
The teaching and learning process of our department is reaccredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in September 2021 for 3 years for the period 2021-2024.
The department regularly organizes Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Short Term Training Programmes (STTPs), Winter/Summer School Programmes, research seminars and invited talks for our faculty based on the curriculum and the recent trends in IT industries sponsored by IEEE Madras Section, IEEE Computer Society, Anna University, AICTE-ISTE, CSI, Cogniznt, Infosys, Wipro, Navis.com and etc.
Periodic guest lectures, hands on training programmes, boot camps, hackathons, tech grad school, project completion, poster presentations and workshops are conducted for the students to supplement their curriculum, sponsored by our college. This facilitates our students to update their knowledge on par with the industry standards.
T. Nagarajan, Professor, Department of IT, received “Mudhalamaichar Kanini Tamil Virudhu”, from the CM, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 20th January 2020.
T. Sree Sharmila, ASP, IT, has received “2019 Outstanding Branch Counsellor & Advisor Award” from IEEE (MGA), USA.
T. Sree Sharmila, Asso.Prof./IT has received “Young Women Achiever Award” (Engineering) by Venus International Foundation on March 5, 2016.
G. Muneeswari, Asso.Prof./IT has received “Best Teacher Award” from GRABS Educational Charitable Trust on November 1, 2015.
Notable Students Achievements
NM-AU-Tncpl Hackathon
Our IT students performed outstandingly in the Grand Finale of the NM-AU-Tncpl Hackathon, held during April 12-13, 2024 at the Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai. Out of the three teams representing our institution, two emerged victorious, securing prizes in this prestigious event.
The hackathon witnessed participation from the top 75 teams across the state, engaging in a rigorous 24-hour AI challenge. Our college’s teams showcased remarkable talent and dedication, reflecting the quality of education and training imparted at our institution.
The shortlisted teams from SSN for the Grand Finale are:
TNcpl026: Selcia S & Ms. Vasundhara B – Third Year IT
TNcpl050: Jessica P & Mr. Mitul Krishna – Third Year IT
TNcpl051: Nirranjana R & Ms. Aishwarya R– Third Year IT
The winning teams, along with their cash prizes, are as follows:
Team TNcpl050: Jessica P & Mr. Mitul Krishna – Third Year IT – First Runner Up – Rs. 30,000/-
Jessica P AndMithul Krishna B (2021-2025)
Team TNcpl026: Selcia S & Ms. Vasundhara B – Third Year IT – Consolation Prize – Rs. 5,000/-
Selcia S and Vasundara B (2021-2025)
These achievements bring great pride to our college and highlight the calibre of our students. Our student teams have also offered internship opportunities.
Winning in Smart India Hackathon 2023
Team SeedShare Triumphs at Smart India Hackathon 2023
Our college team SeedShare emerged as the winners of the Smart India Hackathon 2023, a prestigious event organized by the Ministry of Education and the Government of India with a prize money of Rs. 50,000/-. This was sponsored by AWS as a special prize for effectively deploying our solution on the cloud using the various technologies offered by AWS.
Amidst the backdrop of 181 software problem statements released by various ministries and an impressive 55,000 idea submissions, Team SeedShare’s standout performance in the Student Innovation category, focused on blockchain and cybersecurity, propelled it to the top 5 submissions selected for the Grand Finale out of 430 contenders.
The Grand Finale, hosted at the Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology in Vijayawada, on the 19th and 20th of December unfolded as a rigorous 36-hour hackathon. Teams from across the nation showcased their talents, engaging in multiple rounds of mentoring sessions and evaluations during the intense competition.
Team SeedShare had interdisciplinary members comprising Apurva Narayan (Team Lead – CSE 3rd year), Themozhi J (ECE 3rd year), Olirva M (CSE 3rd year), Rupam Banik (IT 3rd year), Keerthan Vinod (CSE 3rd year) and Karthik Vijayakumar (CSE 3rd year).
Top 7 Finalists in Smart India Hackathon 2023
Team Svasthya (Selcia S, Vasundhara B, Priyamvadha Pradeep, Sanjith Vikraman K R, Padhmapriya M and Narmatha R from III Year IT) secured a top 7 finalist position in the Grand Finale of SIH held during 19th and 20th December 2023 at GMRIT, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh under the Ministry of Ayush.
Winning in Smart India Hackathon 2019
The team named “Hack’O’Holicss” comprising of Akshaya V, Anitha S, Devanathan N G, Keshav Balachandar, Abhinav S and Mayank Singh, II Year IT mentored by Mr. Saivignesh S and Mr. Ramkumar S (2018 Passed Out Alumni of IT Department) won the First Prize worth Rs. 1 lakh in Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2019 held on March 2-3, 2019 at National Institute of Technology Surathkal, Karnataka.
Team Yukthi, composed of Sasmitha B, Nithish S, Prithik N, and SujayR of III Year IT, participated in PSGiTech Hackfest Hackathon.
In the PSGiTech Hackfest Hackathon, Team Yukthi demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication, securing the 7th position out of a staggering 556 participating teams. The team’s project, “Arivagam,” showcased a revolutionary online educational web platform under the theme of Smart Education. “Arivagam” is not merely a web platform; it symbolizes a vision for equal access to education, catering to diverse groups such as native speakers, typical students, individuals with dyslexia, and those with hearing impairments. The success in this event signifies the commitment of our students to providing accessible and fair learning opportunities for all.
Aruneeswaran K, IV Year IT (Batch 2020-2024)
Champions, Hackfest 2.0, SRMIST Vadapalani Campus
September 14, 2023
Aruneeswaran K (IV Year IT) and Bharathan M (IV Year Mechanical) emerged as the Champions at Hackfest 2.0, a highly prestigious national-level hackathon hosted by SRMIST Vadapalani Campus in Chennai. The victory was nothing short of exhilarating, as the team proudly secured the top spot while representing SSN College of Engineering, competing against 60 other colleges. In recognition of achievement, the team was awarded a generous cash prize of Rs. 15,000, and also received some fantastic goodies courtesy of upGrad.
What truly stands out is the fact that throughout the entire competition, the team held onto the number one position in every shortlisting round, underscoring the consistent excellence and dedication.
One of the standout moments of the competition was the opportunity to integrate cutting-edge “#AR technology into a community engagement hub.” The project was designed with the aim of providing residents with an innovative and gamified platform to actively participate in sustainable practices. The victory at Hackfest 2.0 is a testament to the immense effort the team put in, their boundless creativity, and their impeccable teamwork. It has left the team brimming with pride and newfound motivation to continue their journey of pursuing innovative projects in the future.
Sasmitha B, Nithish S, Prithik N, Sujay R, III Year IT (Batch 2021-2025)
Team Yukthi
Second Place, VEC National Level Hackathon, Telangana.
November 10, 2023
Building on this momentum, Team Yukthi ventured into the VEC National Level Hackathon held in Telangana. Out of the 80 teams initially competing, only 15 progressed to the finals, and I am happy to announce that our team secured an outstanding 2nd place among these finalists. This achievement not only brought accolades but also a tangible reward—a memento and a cash prize of Rs. 15, 000.
The project presented in the VEC National Level Hackathon once again cantered around the theme of Smart Education. It showcased a visionary approach aimed at empowering housekeepers to facilitate improved learning opportunities for their children. This innovative perspective highlights our student’s team’s ability to think beyond conventional boundaries and address societal needs through technology.
Winning Scholarships
IEEE Richard E. Merwin Scholarship Award 1000$
Nusaiba Afsheen R, IV Year IT (Batch 2020-2024)
Recipient of Richard E. Merwin Scholarship for Spring 2023
September 29, 2023
Nusaiba Afsheen R of Final Year, Department of IT has become the recipient of the prestigious Richard E. Merwin Scholarship for Spring 2023. The current Chairperson of SSN IEEECS Student Branch Chapter will be receiving $1000 as a part of the scholarship and serve as the IEEECS Student Ambassadors for one year. This scholarship is bestowed to select few from across the world by IEEE Computer Society to recognize and rewards student leadership among active student volunteers in IEEE Student Branch or IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapters who also show promise through their academic and professional efforts.
Aadhithya B Kailash, (2018-2022 Batch) won the Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship worth USD1000 from the IEEE Computer Society, USA. This scholarship as offered in recognition of his exemplary involvement in student chapter activities, his excellent academic achievement, and willingness to act as a student ambassador.
DAAD HSK Scholarship 2019
V. Vishal has received the DAAD HSK scholarship in April 2019 and was sponsored a visit to Germany. The stay was for two months, which also gave him opportunities to visit other European countries. The HSK programme aims to help students improve their German language proficiency and cultural knowledge of Germany by facilitating a fully sponsored German language course at a state or state-recognised German university or an affiliated language school.
Internships at CMU
Srinidhi S
(2017-2021 Batch)
Sasmitha B & B Mitul Krishna, III Year IT
(2021-2025 Batch)
STEP Intern in GOOGLE
Ms. Sreeshma M Nair, Second Year (Batch 2021-2025) of IT Departmenthas been selected for interning at Google as a STEP Intern from June 2023 to August 2023.
Academic Excellence
The Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi graced the 42nd Convocation of Anna University in Chennai on July 29, 2022. Along with PM Shri. Narendra Modi, Shri R N Ravi, the Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri. M K Stalin, the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri L Murugun, Union Minister of State, Shri K Ponmudy, Minister for Higher Education of Tamil Nadu among others were present at the convocation.
During the ceremony, the PM addressed the audience and distributed the awards, medals and certificates to 69 gold medalists. Naveen S (2017-2021 Batch – B.Tech IT) of SSN College of Engineering, was awarded the First Rank and University Gold Medal in the Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology among 3821 candidates by our Honorable Prime Minister of India.
Alumni Contribution
10th year reunion for the 2009-2013 B.Tech. IT Batch
The B.Tech IT batch of 2009-2013 revisited the campus to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their graduation on December 17, 2023. Eighteen alumni spent time in the department, reminiscing about their memories.
The 2009-2013 B.Tech. IT Batch collectively contributed Rs. 3.2 lakhs towards the alumni scholarship. The alumni scholarships are aimed to reward deserving students, and in the process, plant seeds of change to cultivate a culture of giving back to the society.
Awards Earned by Faculty from External Bodies
T. Nagarajan, Professor, Department of IT, received “Mudhalamaichar Kanini Tamil Virudhu”, from the CM, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 20th January 2020.
T. Sree Sharmila, ASP, IT, has received “2019 Outstanding Branch Counsellor & Advisor Award” from IEEE (MGA), USA.
T. Sree Sharmila, Asso.Prof./IT has received “Young Women Achiever Award” (Engineering) by Venus International Foundation on March 5, 2016.
G. Muneeswari, Asso.Prof./IT has received “Best Teacher Award” from GRABS Educational Charitable Trust on November 1, 2015.
Student’s Achievements
Warmest Congratulations on your Achievement!!!
Congratulations to Sabesh Bharathi from Batch 2019 – 2023 and Karthik Raja TP from Batch 2020 – 2024 of the IT Department for their outstanding achievement in winning Apple’s WWDC23 Swift Student Challenge. This is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to their dedication, innovation, and technical skills. Participating and excelling in such a prestigious global competition is a remarkable feat and reflects well on the quality of education and support provided by SSN. We wish Sabesh Bharathi and Karthik Raja TP continued success in their endeavors and look forward to seeing their contributions in the world of technology. Well done! – Department of IT
Best Outgoing Student of IT – 2023
The Department of IT extends its heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding student, Adithya Sriram R, for being selected as the Best Outgoing Student of the IT Department for the year 2023. Adithya’s remarkable academic achievements and valuable contributions to the college have truly set him apart.
Furthermore, we commend Adithya for his exceptional skills in Squash, as he proudly represented SSN on the sports stage. His dedication and excellence both in academics and sports serve as a shining example of the holistic qualities we highly appreciate in our students.
As Adithya embarks on the next chapter of his journey, we have no doubt that he will continue to excel and make impactful contributions in all his endeavors. Congratulations once again, Adithya, for this remarkable achievement. The entire department wishes you continued success and a bright future ahead! – Department of IT
Warmest Congratulations on your Achievement!!!
STEP Intern in GOOGLE
Ms. Sreeshma M Nair, Second Year (Batch 2021-2025) of IT Departmenthas been selected for interning at Google as a STEP Intern from June 2023 to August 2023.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Sreeshmafor being shortlisted for your new internship at Google as STEP Intern– Department of IT
The Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi graced the 42nd Convocation of Anna University in Chennai on July 29, 2022. Along with PM Shri. Narendra Modi, Shri R N Ravi, the Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri. M K Stalin, the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri L Murugun, Union Minister of State, Shri K Ponmudy, Minister for Higher Education of Tamil Nadu among others were present at the convocation.
During the ceremony, the PM addressed the audience and distributed the awards, medals and certificates to 69 gold medalists. Naveen S (2017-2021 Batch – B.Tech IT) of SSN College of Engineering, was awarded the First Rankand University Gold Medal in the Degree of Bachelor of Technologyin Information Technology among 3821 candidates by our Honorable Prime Minister of India.
Congratulations Naveen on your well-deserved success. Wishing you the best for every step in your journey. Go and conquer your dreams. –Department of IT
Best Outgoing Student of IT – Last Four Years
Best Outgoing Student of IT – 2022
Congratulations Aadhithya! All the best to you as you continue to learn and grow each day. Wishing you well for your continued success– Department of IT
The Department of IT congratulates Aadhithya B Kailash, Final Year IT Student (2018-2022 Batch) who has won the Richard E. Merwin Student Scholarship worth USD1000 from the IEEE Computer Society, USA. This scholarship is offered in recognition of his exemplary involvement in student chapter activities, his excellent academic achievement, and willingness to act as a student ambassador.
Congratulations Aadhithya! You have made everyone proud by getting this scholarship. We wish you great success, even higher achievements, and a prosperous and brilliant future – Department of IT
The Department of IT congratulates Yuvan Arvind, Sayeeshwar Kumar, Vedh Vijay and Nivas Muthu of 2019-2023 Batch who have founded “TickEth” – a Web3 startup which was selected for the first cohort of the Antler India Fellowship. Antler is a global early-stage VC enabling and investing in the world’s most exceptional people. Antler India Fellowship is designed as a space for students to experiment, fail and learn as they turn their ideas into a business.
Congratulations on your new venture. Wishing you all the best to achieve a lot more in your future endeavours – Department of IT
Measures to Improve Teaching Learning Process:
The teaching and learning process of our department is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in March 2015 for the second consecutive term for 5 years for the period 2015-2020. The department is also ISO 9001:2015 certified.
The department regularly organizes Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Short Term Training Programmes (STTPs), Winter/Summer School Programmes, research seminars and invited talks for our faculty based on the curriculum and the recent trends in IT industries sponsored by Anna University, AICTE-ISTE, IEEE Madras Section, IEEE Computer Society, CSI, CTS, Infosys, Wipro, Navis.com and etc.
Periodic guest lectures, hands on training programmes and workshops are conducted for the students to supplement their curriculum, sponsored by our college. This facilitates our students to update their knowledge on par with the industry standards.
Accreditation
Accredited by NBA for the second consecutive term for 5 years for the period 2015-2020
Organizing Events
Converita is the annual national level students’ technical symposium, organized by the department. The highlight of this event is its massive ability to reach thousands of participants, providing a stage for aspiring minds to establish their talents and showcase it to the right audience. The department has conducted 15 symposia so far.
The department has an excellent track record of organizing various FDPs, workshops and seminars in areas of emerging technology. So far, the department has organized about 135 FDPs/Workshops/Seminars/Guest Lectures.
The department has successfully organized the “Winter School on Speech and Audio Processing (WiSSAP 2016)”, during January 8-11, 2016. In the past 12 years, this was the second time in the history of WiSSAP that it was conducted in a private Institution like SSN outside IITs/IISc in India.
The department has been on the forefront in organizing conferences too. So far, the department has organized 10 National/International Conferences. 5 out of 10 conferences are technically co-sponsored by IEEE Madras Section.
The department has made an important move in the direction of research by organizing ‘Research Scholars Colloquium’ every year since 2015. Till now, the department has conducted research scholar’s Colloquium on three themes, namely: ‘Data Analytics (DA)’, ‘Data Analytics and Security’, ‘Social Network Analysis (SNA)’, and ‘Smart Technologies’, ‘Impact of data unavailability’ and ‘Open Research Problems in IoT Security’.
The department has also taken an innovative step to encourage research and development culture amongst engineers during the formative years of their undergraduate and postgraduate studies by organizing VIVID- a National Level Project Competition as an annual event since 2016. This forum creates a platform for enabling the students of B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech of IT/CSE and ECE from various Institutions across the country to explore, enhance and exhibit their ideas and innovative skills.
Research
The key research areas identified by our department are Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics & Data Mining, Semantic Web Services, Speech Technology, Image Processing & Video Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and VLSI & Embedded Systems.
Out of 30 faculty members, 28 are Ph.D holders and 2 are pursuing Ph.D.
The department is a recognized Nodal Research Centre of Anna University Chennai since 2011, for pursuing Ph.D and M.S degree programmes. 53 scholars have registered for Ph.D. under 12 recognized supervisors and 30 Ph.Ds have been awarded so far.
Actively engaged in research in diverse fields, having received funded projects with a cumulative grant of 2.9 crore, sponsored by DST, DeITY, DRDO, BRNS, AICTE, Murasu Systems Sdn Bhd-Malaysia, TNSCST, Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA) and SSN Trust.
The faculty and students have published 700 research papers in reputed journals and conferences.
The faculty members are encouraged to participate in the Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Summer/Winter School Programmes, Workshops, Hands on Training Programs, Seminars and Conferences (National/International) arranged by other Institutions in India/abroad and leading software industries in their own research area as a step towards strengthening their domain knowledge.
Consultancy Activities
Faculty have developed the Foundation Course Contents for HCL; for the following courses:
• Computer Organization
• Computer Networks
• Operating System
• Software Engineering
• Java
• Dot Net
• Python
• Embedded system
• Cognitive Computing
• Internet of Things
• Cloud Computing
• Open source Tools
Faculty involved in training the trainers of HCL in our campus.
Two faculty members, Mr. K.R. Uthayan (AP/IT) and R. Vinob chander (AP/IT), are deputed to Madurai and Lucknow campuses of HCL to train the trainers respectively, for a short period.
Speech related consultancy activities are carried out with TVA.
The department is actively involved in handling classes towards SSN-Professional Development Program Course (an initiative of Redington Corporate Social Responsibility to train unemployed rural graduates) where in the following IT faculties are involved in imparting the following courses respectively:
• Dr. N. Bhalaji (ASP/T) – Software Engineering and Testing, Application Support Maintanence, Development Projects
• Mr. R. Vinob chander (AP/IT) – Java and Python programming
• Mr. K. Kabilan (AP/IT)- Computer Networks
• Dr. V. Thanickachalam (ASP/IT)- Comptuer Organization and Operating System
• Dr. N. Bhalaji (ASP/IT) along with Dr. Shashikant Albal, Director & Professor and Dr. C. Aravindan, Assistant Director & Professor, SSN School of Advanced Career Education (SSN SACE) visited MuSigma, Bangalore on 10th April, 2017 and had interaction about contribution towards syllabus framing and curricula design of Musigma course for B.E/B.Tech Freshers in their campus.
• Dr. N. Bhalaji along with Dr. Shashikant Albal, Director & Professor, SSN School of Advanced Career Education (SSN SACE) visited Intellect Design, Chennai on 27th April 2017 and discussed possible collaboration between SSN Institutions and Intellect Design in offering “Design Thinking” course to the students of SSN through Train the trainers Mode.
Grants Fetched
Dr. Srinivasan, Prof/IT has received a grant of Rs. 32.49 lakhs from Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) for the project titled “Radiation Resilient RF Receiver Front End Components Through SiGe BiCMOS: Design and Validation”.
Dr. S. Chithra, ASP/IT, Dr. N. Bhalaji, ASP/IT and Dr. S. Karthika, ASP/IT have received a grant of 4.1 lakhs from Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST) for the project titled “Assistive Technology for Parkinson and Alzheimer Disease (PAD) affected people”.
Dr. T. Nagarajan, Prof & Head/IT has received a grant of Rs. 25 lakhs from Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA) for the project titled “Speech Assistive Aids for Visually-Challenged People”.
Dr. T. Nagarajan, Prof & Head/IT has received a grant of Rs. 76.6 lakhs from Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MCIT), Govt. of India, for the project titled “Development of TEXT to SPEECH SYSTEM in Indian Languages – High quality text to speech synthesis and small footprint TTS integrated with disability aids”.
Dr. R. Srinivasan, Prof/IT has received a grant of Rs. 31.62 lakhs from Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, for the project titled “Study of Soft Errors in 65nm Gate Length CMOS SRAM and 30nm Gate Length FinFET, TunnelFET and Junction-less FET-based SRAMs Using TCAD Simulation”.
Dr. R. Srinivasan, Prof/IT has received a grant of Rs. 21.8 lakhs from Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, for the project titled “Process variational study and performance analysis of nano-scale MOSFETs and FINFETs”.
Dr. T. Nagarajan, Prof & Head/IT has received a grant of Rs. 13.72 lakhs from Department of Science & Technology (DST) – Technology Interventions For Disabled & Elderly (TIDE), Govt. of India, for the project titled “Speech-Input Speech-Output Communication Aid (SISOCA) for Speakers with Cerebral Palsy”
Dr. T. Nagarajan, Prof & Head/IT has received a grant of Rs. 9.52 lakhs from Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA), Govt. of Tamilnadu for the project titled “Speech-Enabled Interactive Enquiry System in Tamil”.
Dr. T. Nagarajan, Prof & Head/IT has received a grant of Rs. 9 lakhs from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Govt. of India, for the project titled “An assessment and intelligibility modification system for dysarthric speakers”.
Dr. T. Nagarajan, Prof & Head/IT has received a grant of Rs. 4 lakhs from Murasu Systems Sdn Bhd, Malaysia for the project titled “HMM-based Text-to-Speech Synthesis System for Malaysian Tamil”.
Dr. P. Vasuki, Asso.Prof./IT has received a grant of Rs. 2.3 lakhs from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Govt. of India, for the project titled “Voice-enabled documentation and mailing systems in Indian languages”.
Dr. G. Muneeswari, Asso.Prof./IT has received a “Travel Grant” of Rs. 10, 000/- from an External Funding Agency (Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS), Promoted by Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in Association with Scientific Agencies & Departments) for participating in an International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (AICS2015), held during October 2015, Penang, Malaysia.
The department has received a total grant of Rs. 58.39 lakhs sanctioned by SSN Trust towards internally funded faculty research projects.
The department has received a total grant of Rs.16.446 lakhs sanctioned by SSN Trust towards internally funded student projects.
Academic Achievements
The department has produced 149 University rank holders so far..
The department has a perfect understanding of how the corporate world works, this helps in organizing events and programs that will provide avenues to the students to get exposed to the real world of work. Guest lectures are regular affairs and the students get ample opportunities to closely interact with professionals from different industries. The department offers 3 guest lectures per semester.
The department also arranges in-house training, projects and internships with corporate organizations so that the students may get a comprehensive industry orientation helpful in polishing their skills before they start their actual careers.
The department has built an impressive placement record both in terms of percentage of registered students placed, as well as the number of companies recruiting every year. The average annual salary during campus placements for the students is Rs. 4.4 lakhs per annum. There is also a steady increase in the number of students placed with higher packages every year.
Newsletter
The department publishes a bi-annual department newsletter ‘IdentITy’ which serves as a window to the significant events happening in the department, the noteworthy achievements of faculty, as well as students and the articles, contributed by students and faculty.
Alumni Activities
An AlmaConnect –a social network initiative has been taken by the SSN Management as the platform for connecting alumni with Students & Faculty of SSNCE and to interact with them in a meaningful way. The involvement of our alumni in our recent departmental activities are as follows.
February 20, 2017 – “Campus Connect” by Sahaj software (conducted by alumni on behalf of her company) – Karpaga Nachammai (Batch: 2010-2014), Sahaj Software.
Feb 22, 2017 – “Stress Management in the Phase of Placement” – a guest lecture organized by the department- an alumni acted as the resource person.
Mr. A. Manikandan, UX/UI Designer, Qube Cinema Technologies (Batch: 2012-2016)
Feb 24 & 25, 2017 – Python Programming – alumni acted as a resource person for the conduction of program and were judges for the coding contest C. Sricharan, Senior Software Engineer, Global Analytics, Chennai (Batch: 2008-2012) S. Nithish, Consultant, Thoughtworks, Chennai (Batch: 2012-2016) M. Manoj, Apprentice Leader, Mu Sigma, Bangalore. (Batch: 2008-2012) Ms. M. Sushmethaa, Ms. S. Sushmita and Ms. Vidya V, Developer, Intellect Design Arena Ltd., (Batch: 2011-2015)
March 24, 2017 – VIVID – a National Level Programming Contest organized by the department, alumni were part of judging panels. V.R. Vignesh, Amazon (Batch: 2009-2013) M. Chitra, Cognizant (Batch: 2007-2011) Mr. Nijin, Sirius Computer Solutions (Batch: 2009-2013)
March 31, 2017 – Research Colloquium (PG alumni was one of the organizing coordinator of the event) – K. B. Sundharakumar(Bacth: 2009-2013)
Distinguished Alumni
Ravichandran Ashwin (2003-2007) – Indian international cricketer
Shyamal Rao Palli (2002-2006) – Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Greater, New York City
Prashanth (2010-2014) – Sr. Tech. Associate, BA Continum India Pvt. Ltd.
Sudharsan Lakshminarasimhan (2005-2009) – JavaScript Engineer in Test at The MathWorks
Malaikannan Sankarasubbu (2000-2004 Batch) – Vice President, AI Research @Saama Technologies, San Francisco Bay Area
Vivekanandan (2000 -2004) – Film Director (Vellai Pookal) and Senior Program Manager, Microsoft, Greater Seattle Area
Theivaanai R (2010-2014) – Tamil Orator, Member Technical Staff in ZOHO Corp Chennai.
Sripaul Ashokan (2005-2009 – Full Stack Developer, PayPal, San Jose, California
Sowmiya Ayyappan, IFS (2012-2016) – Assistant Commissioner of CGST, Mangalore.
Siddharth Kumar (2007-2011) – Director / Architect at Zilker Technology LLC, Chennai
Nijin (2009-2013) – Lead Consultant (UX, UI, Mobile) at Sirius Computer Solutions
Aswin Vasudevan (2010-2014) – Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Zebra Technologies, Greater, New York City Area
Sri Vishnu Kumar Karlapati (2013-2017) – Applied Scientist -II, Amazon, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Prakash A (2013-2017) – Software Development Engineer II at Amazon,
Vaikkunth Mugunthan (2013-2017) – Graduate Research Assistant, CS PhD Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Murugappan Sekar (2014-2018) – Software Engineer at Google
Nandan D (2011-2015) – Chief Technology Officer | Tech Entrepreneur, Tournament OS
Radhika Parthasarathy (2004-2008) – Senior Software Engineer, Coursera, San Francisco Bay Area
