Visiting Faculty
Benefits to Students
The objective of the program is to give students the exposure to new trending topics and the latest technologies in the field of Engineering.
- Students can observe and learn from the different teaching & delivery methodologies used by International Faculty visiting the campus.
- Getting the opportunity of attending the lecture by the eminent professors at Vel Tech Campus itself is an add-on with the Credit points.
- Professors can absorb the excelling students for Internships / MS programmes / PhD programmes in their University.
Invitation for International Visiting Professors
- Invitation for International Visiting Professors – All Departments
- Invitation for International Visiting Professors – Computer Science & Engineering
- Vel Tech Invites International Faculty Members to offer short courses
- The International Faculty Member with the PhD, currently working in a University or in a reputed Research Organization is Invited.
Objective:
To expose the Vel Tech students and faculty to new topics / latest technologies in Engineering and also to identify areas of possible joint research through interaction with Vel Tech researchers.
Schemes:
- Minimum of 30 hours of teaching is expected
- The duration is minimum one week.
| Period of Stay | No. of Courses | Total No. of Hours of Teaching | Preferred Schedule (To be mutually decided within the framework below) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Week | 1 | 30 | 6h per day (3h each in Forenoon and Afternoon) for 5 days |
| One Week | 2 | 30 | Forenoon: Course-1: 3h per day for five days. Afternoon: Course-2: 3h per day for five days. |
| Two Week | 2 | 30 | 1st Week: Course – 1: 3h per day for five days 2nd Week: Course – 2: 3h per day for five days |
| Two Week | 1 | 45 | 5h per day for 9 days |
Note: Course – 1 and Course – 2 will be on different topics.
Course Topic:
It may fall under the broad streams of Engineering such as Mechanical Engineering (including Materials), Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Civil Engineering. The exact topic to be mutually decided.
Students:
From Undergraduate and/or Masters, based on the topic / course content.
Course Content:
To be approved by Vel Tech.
Evaluation:
Evaluation to be conducted at the end of the course and grades to be provided for the award of credits.
Course Material:
To be made available to students in English.
Period:
One week or two successive weeks during January – April or July – October. The exact period to be decided on mutual agreement.
Entitlements:
- Flight Fare with the following terms in general:
- In case of Exclusive Visit to Vel Tech:
Economy Ticket via shortest route to be booked by Vel Tech in consultation with the Visiting Faculty or
100% reimbursement with prior approval of the flight fare - In case Vel Tech is part of visit:
A Consolidated amount towards flight fare considering Economy Fare via shortest route.
- In case of Exclusive Visit to Vel Tech:
- Hospitality at Chennai including the stay at Vel Tech Guest House, food arrangements, and internal travel at Chennai
- Honorarium.
Contact Details:
Director for International Relations,
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology,
Avadi, Chennai – 600 062, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email ID: [email protected]
Mobile / WhatsApp: +91 9600040255
Dr. Pascal Lorenz, University of Haute Alsace, France, delivered a short course on “Fieldbus Architectures” to the students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from 29 January 2024 to 31 January 2024. The programme introduced industrial communication standards, fieldbus protocols, and system architectures, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of industrial networking and automation systems.
Dr. Pascal Lorenz, University of Haute Alsace, France, delivered a short course on “Next Generation of Wired and Wireless Networks” to the students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from 01 February 2024 to 03 February 2024. The programme covered emerging architectures, protocols, and technologies in next-generation wired and wireless communication networks, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of advanced networking concepts and future communication systems.
Dr. Po-Ming Lee, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, delivered a short course on “Chip Design” to the students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from 22 January 2024 to 24 January 2025. The programme provided comprehensive exposure to semiconductor chip design fundamentals, design methodologies, and practical considerations, thereby strengthening students’ understanding of VLSI and modern integrated circuit design practices.
Dr. Lamia Chaari, University of Sfax, Tunisia, delivered a short course on “Industrial IoT” to the students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from 27 September 2024 to 29 September 2024. The programme covered key concepts, architectures, and applications of Industrial Internet of Things, highlighting smart manufacturing, automation, and data-driven industrial systems, thereby strengthening students’ understanding of Industry 4.0
Prof. Dr. Shuichi Torii, Kumamoto University, Japan, delivered a short course on “Smart Materials for Electronic Applications” to the students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from 02 September 2024 to 06 September 2024. The programme introduced advanced concepts in smart and functional materials, their properties, and applications in modern electronic and communication systems, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of emerging materials technologies
Prof. Dr. Shuichi Torii, Kumamoto University, Japan, delivered a short course on “Thermal Energy Storage Systems” to the students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MECH) from 09 September 2024 to 13 September 2024. The programme provided in-depth understanding of thermal energy storage technologies, system design considerations, and practical applications in energy systems, thereby strengthening students’ knowledge in sustainable thermal and energy engineering solutions
Dr. Chockalingam Aravind Vaithilingam, Taylor's University, Malaysia, delivered a short course on “Innovation through Design Thinking” to the students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from 11 September 2024 to 14 September 2024. The programme emphasized design thinking principles, creative problem-solving approaches, and innovation methodologies, thereby enhancing students’ ability to develop user-centric and innovative engineering solutions.
Dr. Marco Castellani, University of Birmingham, UK, delivered a short course on “Introduction to Symbolic and Connectionist AI” to the students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from 16 September 2024 to 19 September 2024. The programme introduced students to foundational and contemporary artificial intelligence paradigms, covering symbolic reasoning, connectionist models, and their applications, thereby strengthening conceptual understanding and analytical skills in AI.
Prof. Dr. Manee Sangaran Diagarajan, Taylor's University, Malaysia, delivered a short course on “RF Energy Harvesting Systems” to the students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering from 19 September 2024 to 21 September 2024. The programme offered focused insights into the principles, design considerations, and applications of RF energy harvesting systems, thereby strengthening students’ understanding of sustainable wireless power solutions and next-generation communication technologies.
Dr. Marco Castellani, University of Birmingham, UK, delivered a short course on “Fundamentals of Robotics” to the students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MECH) from 25 September 2024 to 28 September 2024. The programme introduced core concepts of robotics, including kinematics, dynamics, control, and applications, thereby strengthening students’ foundational understanding of robotic systems and automation technologies.
The Office of International Relations, in association with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, organized a short course on “Computer Vision with Deep Learning”, delivered by Dr. Sandeep Singh Sengar, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, from 22 January 2025 to 24 January 2025. The programme provided comprehensive exposure to deep learning–based computer vision techniques, including model architectures, training methodologies, and real-world applications, thereby strengthening students’ practical and research-oriented understanding of advanced vision systems.
Dr. Sandeep Singh Sengar, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, delivered a short course on “Medical Image Analysis with AI and ML” to the students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on 24 and 25 January 2025. The programme provided exposure to AI- and ML-driven techniques for medical image analysis, covering fundamental concepts, practical approaches, and emerging applications, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of intelligent healthcare systems.
Prof. Dr. Shuichi Torii, Kumamoto University, Japan, delivered a short course on “Energy Storage System” to the students of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 28 February 2025 to 04 March 2025. The programme offered in-depth exposure to modern energy storage technologies, system integration aspects, and emerging research trends, thereby strengthening students’ knowledge in sustainable energy systems and power engineering applications.
Dr. Fauziah Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, Malaysia, delivered a lecture series titled “Slope Stability Modelling and Applications of Geosynthetics” to the students of the Department of Civil Engineering from 03 April 2025 to 07 April 2025. The lectures provided comprehensive insights into slope stability analysis, modelling techniques, and the practical application of geosynthetics in geotechnical engineering, thereby enhancing students’ understanding of real-world engineering challenges and solutions.
Prof. Dr. Thennarasan Sabapathy, Associate Professor, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia, delivered a short course titled “Advanced Antenna Design and Measurement Techniques” to the students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering from 07 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. The programme provided students with advanced theoretical insights and practical exposure to contemporary antenna design methodologies and measurement practices, contributing significantly to their academic and technical enrichment.
Prof. Dr. Sumendra Yogarayan, Taylor's University, Malaysia, Delivered a short course on "loT: Architecture, Applications, and Challenges" for the students of the Department of ECE from 15th April 2025 to 19th April 2025
Prof.Dr. Sundresan Perumal, Universiti sains malaysia, Malaysia delivered the course on "Digital Forensics and Incident Response" to all department students during September 25to 29, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Sundresan Perumal, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia delivered the course on " Cybersecurity threat handling and Incident Response" to CSE department students during September 25 to 30, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Sandeep Singh Senga, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK delivered the course on " Medical image analysis with AI and ML" to CSE department students during September 05 to 13, 2023
Prof. Dr. Jey Chelladurai, East Stroudsburg University, USA delivered the course on "Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design with iOS" to CSE department students during July 26 to 27, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Keshav Dahal from University of West of Scotland, UK delivering the course on “Financial Technology” to CSE department students during March 31 to April 5, 2023.
Prof. Dr.L. J. Yang from Tamkang University, Taiwan delivering the course on “Fundamentals of MEMS” to Aero & Mechanical department students during March 31 to April 2, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Keshav Dahal from University of West of Scotland, UK delivering the course on “Applied Artificial Intelligence and Intelligence Systems” to CSE department students during March 30 to April 5, 2023
Prof. Dr. Hee Yong Youn, Sungkyunkwan university, South Korea delivering the short course on “Hardware and Software Components for building Smart IoT” to Computer Science and Engineering students during March 23 to 31, 2023.
Prof. Dr.L. J. Yang from Tamkang University, Taiwan delivering the course on “Fundamentals of MEMS” to Aero & Mechanical department students during March 31 to April 2, 2023.
Prof. Dr. M. Shridhar from University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA delivering the course on “Fundamentals of Deep Learning” to computer Science and Engineering students during March 6 to 10, 2023
Prof. Dr. Raju Aedla from Kumamoto University, Japan delivering the course on “Geospatial Modelling in Precision Agriculture and Plant Science” to All department students during March 6 to 8, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Jey Chelladurai from East Stroudsburg University, USA delivering the course on “GUI Design using ioS” to computer Science and Engineering students during March 6 to 8, 2023.
Prof. Dr. M. Shridhar, University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA delivering the course on “Convolutional Neural Networks” to CSE department students during February 27 to March 3, 2023.
Prof. Dr. M. Shridhar, University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA delivering the short course on “Artificial Neural Networks” to computer Science and Engineering department students during January 23 to February 1, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Mustafasanie BIN M Yussof, University Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia delivering the course on “Abaqus for Civil Engineers” to Civil department students during February 20 to March 4, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Jey Chelladurai, East Stroudsburg University, USA delivering the short course on “Virtual and Augmented Reality” to computer Science and Engineering department students during January 11 to 13, 2023.