NIT Durgapur has a profound numbers of Alumni dignified at various distinct positions across the globe. That’s why, The Centre for Alumni affairs and International Relations (CAAIR) is in effort of consolidating these folks under the same shade for the betterment of institute and its students. Thus, Student Alumni Meet (SAM) is the thought of that. It invites the Alumni, delegates of different batches to share their experiences, spreading immense knowledge on their fields, interchanging ideas with students. These activities play a significant role bridging the relations between Alumni and students. Not only the students get enriched with knowledge and ideas but the institute also becomes glorified nationally with its Alumni. Apart from the SAMs at institute courtyard, the regional meets are becoming popular day after day. Moreover, the Student Alumni Meet encourages the implementation of plenty of flagship programmes like Mentorship Program, Eminent Guest Talk Show, International Student Alumni Meet and Interaction over video calling and many more. During the Student Alumni Meet, alumni and students from all fields participate in various events which are aimed at helping students in overcoming uncertainties regarding their career choices and their lives beyond the campus. Ultimately, Student Alumni Meets (SAMs) connect students and Alumni at very close to heart and cementing the relationship for a prosperous future.
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Summary: A brief Student-Alumni Meet session was organised on 3rd March, at the ME Seminar Hall. It was a friendly and interactive session with Mr. Aritra Chakraborty, an alumnus from the class. of 2015. The idea of the discussion was to give the students an idea of the potential. harsh corporate sector and ways to excel in it; about the ways students could put their classroom knowledge to use in the practical world. A highly interactive session. Mr. Chakraborty answered many doubts of the attendees regarding life after graduation.
Summary: An online Student Alumni Meet with Professor Dilip Kumar Pal. Prof. Pal is a distinguished alumnus of NIT Durgapur(then REC Durgapur), a Gold Medalist from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1965. He was also a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Durgapur till 2003. The meeting was organised by SAI Cell, CAAIR, on 16th August, 2020 on Google Meet.In this meet, he shares his experiences at RECD, during his days as a student and later, professor.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcVrG9MShjQ
On January 4, 2020, a Student-Alumni Meet was organised, that aimed to help the students regarding various career choices. The meet was names "What's next". Eminent alumni who participated in the meeting were: Prof. Bikramjit Basu, Mr. Arijit Bonnerjee, Mr. Subhendu Das, FRSC Amitava Mazumder, and Mr. Kamalesh Singh. Being from different backgrounds, these alumni were successful in shedding some light oh the various career paths that lay ahead of the students, and ways to excel in each of them.
Summary: We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student Alumni Meet (SAM). Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline, so we have modified it slightly and renamed it the Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM)series .
The speaker in this session was Ms. Shiuli Subhra Ghosh, an alumnus of our college, electrical engineering branch. This session was about Machine Learning . Ms. Ghosh cleared the doubts and created conceptions about the importance of machine learning in this era of Industry 4.0 and listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sASJNeCMoAY
Summary: We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student Alumni Meet (SAM) . Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline, so we have modified it slightly and renamed it the Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM) series .
The speaker in this session was Mr. Alinjar Dan, an alumnus of our college, mechanical engineering branch. This session was about Mechatronics ,Robotics and Automation Engineering . Mr. Dan cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have about how robotics and mechatronics is important in today's world and listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRD7_KA7ZWA
We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student Alumni Meet (SAM). Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline, so we have modified it slightly and renamed it Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM) series.
The speaker in this session was Mr.Debabrata Dey, an alumnus of our college, electrical engineering batch of 2018. This session was about His journey from B.Tech ,to becoming an IES-INDIAN RAILWAYS . Sir cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have about IES service and preparation of gate and ese and listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8okJ-OAimI
We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student Alumni Meet (SAM) . Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline, so we have modified it slightly and renamed it Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM) series .
The speaker in this session was Miss Riddhi Banik, an alumnus of our college, Chemical engineering batch of 2018. This session was about PHD applications and scopes outside India . Sir cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have about cracking gre, and applying for doctoral degree outside india and listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9j2rwXYPRo
Summary: We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student Alumni Meet (SAM) . Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline, so we have modified it slightly and renamed it Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM) series.
The speaker in this session was Mr. Arup Dutta, an alumnus of our college, computer science AI in Industry batch of 1998. This session was about the importance of Artificial intelligence in industry . Sir cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have about Industry 4.0 and application of AI in it and listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3yPiwg_dZc
Summary: We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student
Alumni Meet (SAM) . Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline,
so we have modified it slightly and renamed it Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM)
series.
The speaker in this session was Miss Krutika Talegaonkar , an alumnus of our college,
Biotechnology engineering batch of 2018.This session was about Biotechnology to
Investment Banking.She cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have
about Biotechnology to Investment Banking And listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall
keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
Summary: We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student
Alumni Meet (SAM) . Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline,
so we have modified it slightly and renamed it Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM)
series.
The speaker in this session was Miss Sayari Mukherjee , an alumnus of our college,
Biotechnology engineering batch of 2020.This session was about working under pressure and adapting to new challenging situations in undergraduate life .She cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have about working under pressure and adapting to new challenging situations in undergraduate life and listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall
keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC6JNA_ozwE
Summary: We, at SAI Cell NIT Durgapur, are proud to conduct the series of Student
Alumni Meet (SAM) . Now in COVID19 condition, it is not possible to arrange it offline,
so we have modified it slightly and renamed it Online Student Alumni Meet (oSAM)
series.
The speaker in this session was Mr. Arya Tah , an alumnus of our college, Electronics &
Communication engineering batch of 2015. This session was about preparation for
State civil Services . He cleared the doubts and misconceptions students might have
About preparation of State Civil Services And listened to what our mind says.
This session has been a great learning experience, and we hope that our alumni shall
keep gracing our occasions with their inspiring talks.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokSQoyVzMM&t=16s
Ms. Sanghamitra Sarkar graduated from NIT Durgapur in 2018 with BTech in Chemical Engineering. She did her MBA from IIM Lucknow and is currently working as an Analyst at American Express. Pursuing a MBA and CAT preparation are topics that every student is eager to know more about. We were lucky we had someone like our speaker to guide us and clear all the doubts. She talked about her journey, shared general tips and tricks and gave us an idea about different companies that we can go for. She talked to us about how to approach the exam and never lose motivation. The session ended with the speaker interacting with the audience and clearing all the doubts. We admire the speaker's stamina and merit and hope to keep learning more from her.
YouTube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXr54s8xuN8
Summary: Department of Mechanical Engineering , National Institute of Technology Durgapur along with CAAIR is so glad to have conducted a session on Preparation for software engineering jobs under the guidance of MR.Kaustav Sarkar who is an alumnus of NIT Durgapur (Biotechnology ,2014) and currently working as an Application engineer at Google.The main motive of the session is guide students from non CS Department to get an idea on how to prepare for software engineering jobs irrespective of the branch.The audience was greatly interested to know where to start learning coding and its the interest that matters to get the skill required!This session was very much informative and the speaker was so interested to clear all the doubts of the audience.Also it was very good motivation for the participants and a confidence booster that they can pursue their dreams to work at large software firms if they are interested no matter what branch they are in.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPfXfuXBFAT
Summary: Student’s Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology Durgapur along with CAAIR is proud to have conducted an interactive session on “Career path after B-Tech”. This session was the need of the hour for B-Tech students and a one stop webinar to get all their ambiguities cleared. The take-away of the meet was the scope of various competitive exams like GATE, ESE, CAT and their preparation strategies. Motivating students, the speaker emphasized that systematic preparation is as important as self-efforts and dedication. Speaker also threw light on skill sets and qualities which are essential for roles in consulting firms, research works and managerial roles. Apart from academics, the speaker advised students to develop good communication skills and bonding with seniors to make the best of student life in college. This informative webinar reached its flag end after the Student Alumni Interaction Cell expressed their immense gratitude to Sauvik Mandal for his time and presented him a Certificate of appreciation as a token of love.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAJ76bt201Q
Summary: Student’s Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology Durgapur organized an online Student Alumni Meet with Mr.Sourav Dutta (B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, 2019) who is currently a Research Scholar in the Department of Applied Mechanics at IIT Madras prior to which he also has an demonstrated experience of working at TCE. He has shared some valuable insights on Jobs and higher studies after B.Tech, he has also discussed the domain of Interdisciplinary fields in Research and about the opportunities for people with low GATE scores. Mr. Dutta had advised the Engineering students of Core branches to take Vocational Training in Industrial sectors during their B.Tech for a better exposure towards the Industrial aspects.He has shared his valuable experience as a Research Intern at IIT Kharagpur with us . Mr.Dutta has enlightened us with the real purpose of research, which is to provide an idea of a solution of a problem rather than coming to the conclusion . He has discussed in detail about the pre as well as the post GATE strategy along with sharing his preparation strategy which he followed himself as a GATE aspirant as well as a working professional at the same time. He has told that instead of low GATE score there are plethora of opportunities available and by utilizing them anyone can pursue Research in the top IITs provided he/she has a Good Research Statement , a good CV and a Standard CGPA.It is a privilege for NIT DURGAPUR to have such alumni who has achieved great height in their lives and inspire the next generation for the same . We wish Mr. Sourav Dutta all the very best for his future endeavors and hope that he will always be there to guide and motivate us. Youtube Link https://youtu.be/VaWyYlNVnAs
Summary: Student’s Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur along with CAAIR organized an online Student Alumni Meet with Mr. Sandeep Kumar Saha (B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Durgapur, 2018) who is currently pursuing MBA at MDI Gurgaon. Ahead of pursuing MBA he has work experience at Wacker Metroark Chemical Pvt.Ltd. He told us the way to continue the journey of an engineer in 4 years to reach their goals. Mr. Sandeep Engineering lIfe:He entered the campus of NIT Durgapur for the first time in July, 2014. He was impressed with the large football ground near the entrance gate of the college. In the first semester he was taught with the subjects of 12th standard which are mostly irrelevant to engineering subjects. After he understood the reason behind the syllabus, the institute gave him the time to settle in the new place with about 900 new strangers. Some people can easily adjust to the situations but all are not the same. Some of them should go through their hard times in life. His second year was the best time to develop a career in his stream. Third year was a little awful as the subject went deeper. In the third he had done 2 months of internship, it was industrial training. In summer he prepared for the CAT exam. He gave up preparing for CAT within 4 months as placements are starting. He decided to focus on the placements. After being rejected by 13 companies, he was placed into Metroark Chemicals Pvt.Ltd. Mr.Sandeep said maintaining a good G.P.A plays a crucial role for those who want to pursue higher studies.He mentioned to the persons who are confused with their goals with a statement “Try to focus on your goals that you want to achieve rather others are achieving” About Engineering in view of Mr. Sandeep, “Engineering gives ways that you could not think”
Summary: Students’ Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology Durgapur along with CAAIR organized an interactive session on “Application of Artificial Intelligence in signal processing”. This session was all about the technology behind the omnipresent video calls and virtual conference.Speaker, Mr. Anush K, put the complex rocket science behind the analog to digital signal in such simple words that participants from all branches of engineering were kept engaged till the end. He also enlightened the students about its application in the field of Civil Engineering, defense, medicine and beyond. Alumnus, Anush K, brought to the meeting, his experience as a student at NIT Durgapur to IIT Kanpur to his current work responsibilities at ATC Labs. He motivated the students to nurture and pursue their area of interest. He encouraged the students to come up with innovative start up ideas. Team SAI cell hopes that this webinar has given a spark in the minds of participants to take up interdisciplinary collaborations.
This informative session concluded after the Student Alumni Interaction Cell expressed their immense gratitude to Anush Kapoor for his time and presented him a Certificate of appreciation as a token of love.
Youtube Link https://youtu.be/3nrvTKMXqHA
Summary: Students’ Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology Durgapur organized an online Student Alumni Meet with Mr.Kaustav Biswas (B.Tech, Electrical Engineering, 2015) who is currently working at Mercedes Benz R&D,India.He discussed about the various new opportunities for ENgineers in the field of Automobile Industry.He motivated the students to develop their ideas their area of interest. He encouraged the students to come up with innovative start up ideas.He also made it clear that focus is the main objective in achieving our goals and moving to greater heights.The speaker emphasized that systematic preparation is as important as self-efforts and dedication. He also said that students must improvise their skills by self learning and make it efficient as per the upcoming advancements in technology.He also discussed the various new opportunities upcoming in the field of automobile sector and the growth of the industry.
This Valuable session was concluded after the Students' Alumni Interaction Cell expressed their immense pleasure to honor Mr Kaustav Biswas for his valuable time and presented him a Certificate of appreciation as a token of love.
This informative session concluded after the Student Alumni Interaction Cell expressed their immense gratitude to Anush Kapoor for his time and presented him a Certificate of appreciation as a token of love.
Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OR_OG-embs
Summary: Students’ Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur along with CAAIR organized an interactive session with Mr.Sandipan Das about his journey to SD Scientist at ISRO. He got his Undergraduate Degree from NIT Durgapur and Postgraduate Degree from IIT Bombay. In 2016, at a seminar he met one of the alumni of NIT Durgapur, he gave him the knowledge of ISRO and told him that ISRO recruits metallurgy students too. From this, he stressed the need for good networking for everyone. He said networking helps in an unbelievable way. He strongly believes that he is in his position right now due to networking. In 2017, he placed into Hindustan Copper and then started preparing to get into ISRO. And he is finally in ISRO. He said that ISRO is consistently holding its position because of its hard work in the last 40 years. He also mentioned that the main success of ISRO is not leaving at their failures but they take time to analyze the mistakes and come back. That made the people who criticized SLV as a sea-loving vehicle to how Great they talk about ISRO today. He also shared some of the interesting topics he worked on in ISRO. ISRO is planning to take 3 Astronauts into space through launch vehicles and keep them there and take them back. In this project, he and his team are working to qualify the existing metals which best suits to make traveling planes. And ISRO is working on Semi Cryogenic Engine, Electric propulsions. In conclusion, SAI Cell presented with him the Certificate of Appreciation.
Youtube Link https://youtu.be/WAPaET1kd0E
Summary: Student’s Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur along with CAAIR organized an Interactive session with Dr. Rudra Palash Mukherjee. He graduated from NIT Durgapur in 2011 in the department of Chemical Engineering. After he did his PhD in the university of Arkansas on Bacterial Systems. He joined PhD in a group and a year later he shifted into Mr. Bob’s group. In 2016 he completed his PhD and in 2017 he did his Postdoc in Ruben’s lab on Human Therapeutic Protein. In 2019 he joined as Senior Scientist in Bioprocess R&D. Currently he is working as Principal Scientist at Pfizer. He explained briefly about production of gene therapy vectors. He stressed that complex real world problems are usually solved via collaboration. The opportunities for chemical engineers are endless in domains like chemical industries, electronics, oil and gas, food products, pharmaceuticals, consumer products. He said that to plan a career strategically one should ask themselves that if they could choose whatever they wanted to do what kind of roles do they think that they could enjoy the most. He suggested being open to opportunities and keeping curious about things. He said that mistakes during college are not fatal. Everyone makes them. Learn from them. He pointed out that we should focus on understanding concepts in the real world, no one depends on memory to get a formula correct. The meeting ended by clarifying doubts of the audience.
Summary: Student’s Alumni Interaction Cell, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur along with CAAIR organized an Interactive session with Dr. Rudra Palash Mukherjee. He graduated from NIT Durgapur in 2011 in the department of Chemical Engineering. After he did his PhD in the university of Arkansas on Bacterial Systems. He joined PhD in a group and a year later he shifted into Mr. Bob’s group. In 2016 he completed his PhD and in 2017 he did his Postdoc in Ruben’s lab on Human Therapeutic Protein. In 2019 he joined as Senior Scientist in Bioprocess R&D. Currently he is working as Principal Scientist at Pfizer. He explained briefly about production of gene therapy vectors. He stressed that complex real world problems are usually solved via collaboration. The opportunities for chemical engineers are endless in domains like chemical industries, electronics, oil and gas, food products, pharmaceuticals, consumer products. He said that to plan a career strategically one should ask themselves that if they could choose whatever they wanted to do what kind of roles do they think that they could enjoy the most. He suggested being open to opportunities and keeping curious about things. He said that mistakes during college are not fatal. Everyone makes them. Learn from them. He pointed out that we should focus on understanding concepts in the real world, no one depends on memory to get a formula correct. The meeting ended by clarifying doubts of the audience.
