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THE IMPACT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS ON OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

Chemical engineering is the type of discipline that influences numerous areas of technology. In broad terms, chemical engineers conceive and design processes to produce, transform, and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory, followed by implementing the technology in full-scale production. 

Chemical engineers are in high demand because of the large number of industries that depend on the synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials. Besides traditional careers in the chemical, energy, and oil industries, chemical engineers enjoy increasing opportunities in various other fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronic device fabrication, environmental engineering, etc. The unique training of the chemical engineer becomes essential in these areas when processes involve the chemical or physical transformation of matter. 

For example, chemical engineers working in the chemical industry investigate the creation of new polymeric materials with important electrical, optical, or mechanical properties. This requires attention not only to the synthesis of the polymer but also to the flow and forming processes necessary to create a final product. In biotechnology, chemical engineers help design production facilities that use microorganisms and enzymes to synthesize new drugs. Problems in environmental engineering that engage chemical engineers include the development of processes (catalytic converters, effluent treatment facilities) to minimize the release of or deactivate products harmful to the environment. 

To do these jobs, the chemical engineer must have a complete and quantitative understanding of both the engineering and scientific principles underlying these technological processes. This is reflected in the curriculum of the Chemical Engineering Department at SVCE, which includes the study of: – 

 Applied mathematics 

 Material and energy balances 

 Thermodynamics 

 Fluid mechanics 

 Energy and mass transfer 

 Separations technologies 

 Chemical reaction kinetics and reactor design 

 Process design.  

These courses are built on a foundation in the sciences of chemistry, physics, and biology. 

THE IMPACT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS ON OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE 

Chemical engineers have been improving our wellbeing for more than a century. From the development of smaller, faster computer chips to innovations in recycling, treating disease, cleaning water, and generating energy, the processes, and products that chemical engineers have helped create touch every aspect of our lives. Not just these, they have even achieved in various other fields such as bold innovators, new frontiers in the areas of energy, the environment, biomedicine, electronics, food production, materials, etc. 

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TOUCHES EVERYTHING 

It would take too long to list all the products that are impacted by chemical engineers, but knowing what type of industries employ them may help you comprehend the scope of their work. Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, etc. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATH AND SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING  

Within these industries, chemical engineers rely on their knowledge of mathematics and science—particularly chemistry — to overcome technical problems safely and economically. They draw upon and apply their engineering knowledge to solve various technical challenges that we encounter. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that chemical engineers only “make things,” though. Their expertise is also applied in the areas of law, education, publishing, finance, and medicine, as well as in many other fields that require technical training. 

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS?  

Specifically, chemical engineers improve food processing techniques, and methods of producing fertilizers, to increase the quantity and quality of available food. 

  • They also construct synthetic fibres that make our clothes more comfortable and water-resistant. 
  •  They develop methods to mass-produce drugs, making them more affordable. 
  • They create safer, more efficient methods of refining petroleum products, making energy and chemical sources more productive and cost-effective. 
  • Chemical engineers also develop solutions to environmental problems, such as pollution control and remediation. 

 They process chemicals, which are used to make or improve almost everything we see around us.  

 DUTIES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS 

Chemical engineers typically do the following:

  • Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes. 
  • Develop safety procedures for those working with potentially dangerous chemicals. 
  • Develop processes to separate components of liquids and gases or to generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes. 
  • Design and plan the layout of the equipment. 
  • Do tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production. 
  • Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes. 
  • Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. 
  • Estimate production costs for management. 
  • Some chemical engineers specialize in a particular process, such as oxidation (a reaction of oxygen with chemicals to make other chemicals) or polymerization (making plastics and resins). Others specialize in a particular field, such as nanomaterials (making extremely small substances), biological engineering, or in developing specific products. 

Chemical engineers also work in producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They work in research in life sciences, biotechnology, and business services. 

 Chemical engineers must know all aspects of the manufacturing of chemicals, drugs, or other products. They must also understand how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers. 

Chemical engineers face many of the same challenges that other professionals face, and they meet these challenges by applying their technical knowledge, communication, and teamwork skills; the most up-to-date practices available; and hard work. Benefits include financial reward, recognition within industry and society, and the gratification that comes from working with the processes of nature to meet the needs of society and community. 

SOME OF THE PLACES WHERE CHEMICAL ENGINEERS ARE IN DEMAND   

Chemical Engineers are in demand at various places such as: 

 Mineral-based industries 

 Petrochemical plants 

 Synthetic fiber units 

 Petroleum refining plants 

 Chemical industries 

 Refineries 

 Pharmaceutical companies 

 Paint manufacturers 

 Fertilizer industry 

 Textiles sector 

 Plastics and  

 Explosives   

SCOPE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS IN INDIA 

Scope of Chemical Engineering in India is growing as research organizations, laboratories, defense establishments, atomic power plants, and forensic investigation departments also need chemical engineering experts. The Department of Biochemical Engineering is often seen as one of the most popular sub-branches of Chemical Engineering. Other sub-areas that attract engineering students with alluring career prospects are Nanotechnology and Environmental Engineering.  

THE TYPES OF INDUSTRIES FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS 

Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries. It has been observed that most students, especially girls, who choose Chemical Engineering as their core discipline, generally drift to Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Environmental Engineering during their specialization phase. Among the conventional Chemical Engineering streams, there are Ceramics, Chemical Processes, Electrochemical Processes, Molecular Chemistry based fields, Fertilizers & Pesticides, and Plastics & Polymers that are still in vogue. 

TEN JOB TITLES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS  

Chemical engineers can be hard to identify, not just because most people aren’t clear about what chemical engineering actually is, but because chemical engineers rarely can be identified by the job title – chemical engineer! 

To help dispel this confusion, we have compiled a list of ten titles of various job opportunities in chemical engineering, that chemical engineers typically fill: 

Process engineer

Chemical engineers often describe themselves as process engineers. Although Process engineering occurs throughout the full range of chemical engineering sectors, a process engineer will typically work to design engineering packages, develop new ideas and processes, and monitor and maintain plant systems. 

Fire and explosions engineer

Chemical engineers are extremely focused on improving and maintaining process safety. The ability to design and implement fire and explosion protection systems is imperative in ensuring public and industrial safety. A fire and explosions engineer will work to prevent, control, and mitigate the effects of fire and explosions, such as in the oil and gas industry. 

Biochemical engineer

Biochemical and chemical engineering are part of the same family. Biochemical engineering is a rapidly developing and growing research area, which is being seen as increasingly important. Biochemical engineers are responsible for tackling many of the world’s problems, such as stem cell therapy to cure illnesses and biofuels made from algae to provide more sustainable energy sources. They do this by translating life science discoveries into materials and processes that contribute to our wellbeing. 

Blast furnace supervisor

Chemical engineers who work as blast furnace supervisors are responsible for the development and application of new technologies, processes, and design improvements to furnace operations. Furnace engineers are accountable for leading equipment installations and major repairs for plants. To work in this position, you need to be detail orientated to ensure project success. 

Food hygiene engineer

Many chemical engineers work in the food industry, but only a few of them are actually called chemical engineers. One of the main reasons behind this is that the public mainly gets put off by the idea of chemicals and food together. But we should be thankful as these Food hygiene engineers are the reason why we eat healthy foods as they work day and night to ensure that the food we eat is safe and free from contaminants. 

Pharmaceutical engineer

These are the chemical engineers who work in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry is reliant on chemical engineers to help develop and manufacture new products and processes. Without pharmaceutical engineers, it would be impossible to have a successful development and large-scale production of many lifesaving products. The ability to apply chemical engineering practices to drug production not only makes the process more efficient but saves money, thus producing lower-cost pharmaceuticals. 

Continuous improvement engineer

While most of the chemical engineers consider themselves to be continuous improvement engineers, however, some of them specialize in being able to innovate and consistently improve the overall efficiency of a process. All a chemical engineer needs is to excel at identifying problems and solutions as well as spotting issues before they happen. 

Thermo-fluid engineer

A Thermo-fluid engineer must have specialist knowledge of thermodynamics and be able to draw on the basic sciences of fluid mechanics, complex fluids, biomechanics, heat transfer, and energy studies. Thermo-fluid engineers can work to analyze how particles interact and use this to improve processes like low-carbon energy production. 

Design authority

A Design authority is a person (or group of people) who has the vision and who knows how a project must proceed. Design authority engineers also have the power to make binding decisions. To do this job, you need to have a high level of professional knowledge and chemical engineering skills to make the best choices. As a design authority, you have the power to settle discussions and implement decisions daily. 

WHY CONSIDER CHOOSING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT SVCE? 

  • The Department of Chemical Engineering came into existence in 1994 and got accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in the year 2005. 
  • The Department of Chemical Engineering has a Centre for Research since 2011 onwards. 
  • The research centers and focus areas are Mixing, Hydrotropes, Solar Drying, Environmental Technology, Process Control, Automation of Fuel Cell, Membrane Separation, WasteWater Treatment, Biofuel Technology, Food Processing Technology, Bioprocess monitoring and control, Fluidization Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Electrochemical Process, Corrosion, and Advanced Oxidation Process. 
  • The students of the department have been consistently securing top ranks in Anna University since inception. 
  • MoU signed with Central Leather Research Institute, SPIC, Malkolak Knowledge Centre, Thirumalai Chemicals, Phycospectrum Environmental Research Centre, ABAN INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Manali Petrochemical Ltd, Chennai, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, Tamil Nadu Petroproducts Ltd (TPL), INDCZECH Engineering Pvt.  
  • The department has lots of sophisticated laboratories and facilities funded by government agencies and corporates like Process Control Laboratory, Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory by AICTE, Heat Transfer Laboratory by CTS, 3D Printing Facility, interdisciplinary Nano Research Centre facilities, etc., that are available for students to pursue research in emerging technologies.  
  • Consultancy is provided to top companies like Tata Chemicals, SPIC, etc. 
  • The department has received an external research grant over 3.00 crores in the last few years from DST, SERB, IGCAR, MSME, CTS, AICTE, etc. 

 

 

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BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREER IN INDIA

In today’s techno-savvy era, Science and Technology revolutionized every nook and corner of the world. Therefore, Biotechnology is also mushrooming everywhere. In the Biotechnology field, biosciences and technology manipulate living organisms as well as the biological system to compose products which are very beneficial for mankind. This programme is totally related to food, agriculture, healthcare, environmental, pharmaceutical, etc. In this article, you can check the Biotechnology scope in brief.

It is related to R&D in biological sciences and Industrial processes. Almost all work and procedures are carried out in private and government laboratories. There is also the Industrial process that works on Vaccination techniques and Drugs. Students can choose a career in biotechnology, which is a good and job oriented option for the Individual.

Biotechnology Jobs in India

After completing the program in biotechnology, one needs not to be worried regarding the job perspective. Students get a job in private sectors like biotechnology specialists, safety experts, biologists, research analysts or scientific writers in the private sector. The main companies in the private segment are biochemical firms, food processing companies, healthcare industries and pharmaceutical companies.

There are several job prospects in government sectors as well. Graduate Students also have many options in research and development, government laboratories, centers and institutes, bioprocessing companies, government universities, and colleges, government-owned pharmaceutical companies, hospitals.

After completion, of course, anyone can be appointed as

Ø  Process Engineer

Ø  Clinical Research Manager

Ø  Scientific Assistant

Ø  Research Analyst

Ø  Calibration Technician

Ø  Biostatistician

The key areas of research are:

Ø  Medical Biotechnology

Ø  Tissue Engineering & Stem Cell Technology

Ø  Genetic Engineering

Ø  Protein Engineering

Ø  Food Biotechnology

Ø  Nano-Biotechnology

Ø  Plant & Animal Biotechnology

Ø  Environmental Biotechnology

Ø  Applied Microbiology

Ø  Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biotechnology

Ø  Bioprocess & Bioseparation Engineering

Ø  Natural Medicine

 

There are many organizations that offer decent job opportunities in India. After doing the programme in biotechnology, one can find jobs in the field of

  1. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
  2. Food Processing
  3. Biochemicals & Bioplastics
  4. Biofuels & Bioenergy
  5. Bioprocessing
  6. Medical writing
  7. Bioinformatics
  8. Waste Management
  9. R&D in Government institutions and organizations
  10. R&D in Agriculture Institutes

These fields offer Biotechnology careers  with the best salary in the Government and private sectors. Drug companies also offer biotechnology professionals an exciting salary package. There is also scope in the field of textile, healthcare, environment, etc. One can even take a specialization in one or more sub-fields like genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. This gains the chance of setting firm career roots in the field.

 

Other Job Opportunities

Professionals can work in many organizations under the following positions (but not limited to)

Ø  Scientists

Ø  Research Analyst

Ø  Research Associate

Ø  Bioprocess Engineers

Ø  Bioinformatician

Ø  Biological Technician

Ø  Healthcare Professionals

Ø  Microbiologists

Ø  Epidemiologists

Ø  R&D and Process Development Scientists

Ø  Medical Coding Analyst

Ø  Genetic Counsellors

Ø  Biobanker

Ø  Clinical Analyst

Required Skill sets for Biotechnology industry jobs

Biotechnology engineers tend to work with a broad range of medical, technical and admin professionals. The key skill sets include:

Ø  Tissue culture is one of the most widely used techniques in any biological or biomedical research laboratory. If you are looking for a placement or job, tissue culture will be a very valuable biotechnology skill to have.

Ø  PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a technique used to make many copies of a specific DNA region in vitro.

Ø  Gel electrophoresis is another widely used technique in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and modern biotechnology.

Ø  Western blot, also known as protein immunoblot, is a popular molecular biology technique for the detection and analysis of proteins based on their ability to bind to specific antibodies.

Ø  ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) is a popular format of “wet-lab” type analytical biochemistry assay that uses a solid-phase enzyme immunoassay (EIA) to detect the presence of a substance, usually an antigen (peptides, proteins, antibodies and hormones), in a liquid sample or wet sample.

Ø  Molecular cloning or simply gene cloning is a molecular biology technique that is used to assemble recombinant DNA molecules and to direct their replication within host organisms.

Ø  Flow cytometry is a laser-or impedance-based technique used in cell counting, cell sorting, biomarker detection and protein engineering, by suspending cells in a stream of fluid and passing them through an electronic detection apparatus.

Ø  Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique that ionises chemical species and sorts the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio.

Ø  Confocal microscopy is an optical imaging technique for increasing optical resolution and contrast of a micrograph by means of adding a spatial pin-hole placed at the confocal plane of the lens to eliminate out-of-focus light.

Ø  Cell-based assays are extremely useful for studying cellular mechanisms in a biological context.

Ø  Bioreactors are extremely useful for the production of bio-products using microbes, mammalian cell, plant and animal cells.

Ø  Chromatographic techniques are a separation techniques used for the purification of biomolecules for its intended applications.

Ø  Experimental animal studies related to pre-clinical medicine.

Ø  Bioremediation is a process used for the treatment of wastewater using biologics.

Ø  Medicinal plant compound identification.

Ø  Apart from the wet lab techniques, data analysis using appropriate statistical methods and software is very important in biotechnology and medical research.

Why to join Biotechnology at SVCE?

The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2005 and it is one of pioneer departments in India offering B.Tech. in Biotechnology.

  • The B.TechBiotechnology programme has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2014.
  • The department is recognized as a Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai from 2011 to carry out PhD programme.
  • The Department frequently conducts various workshops, conferences, short-term training courses, popular lectures and faculty development programmeswith sponsorship from various funding agencies like DBT, CSIR & ICMR, AICTE, EDII, etc.
  • The department offers ~100% placement for the students opted for placement in core and allied industries like M/s. ZifoRnD Solutions, M/s. AstraZeneca India, M/s. AGS Healthcare, M/s. MuSigma, M/s. Cognizant, M/s. Accenture, M/s. Infosys, M/s. Wipro, M/s. Tata Consultancy Services, M/s. Think & Learn, etc.
  • Around 40-50% of our alumni are pursuing higher studies in abroad Universities like University of Texas at Dallas, Johns Hopkins University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Pittsburg State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology at Chicago, State University of New York at Buffalo, University of Maryland, USA; University of Bonn, Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany; Uppsala University, Lund University, Sweden; Centennial College, Canada; Deakin University, RMIT University, Australia; National University of Singapore, Singapore, etc.

 

  • The department has world class laboratories in
  • a)Immunology Laboratory
  • b)Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • c)CPCSEA Approved Animal House Facility
  • d)Computational Systems Biotechnology Laboratory
  • e)Research Laboratory
  • f)Bioprocess and Downstream Processing Laboratory
  • g)Bioinformatics Laboratory
  • h)Bioorganic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory
  • i)Microbiology and Cell Biology Laboratory
  • j)Instrumental Methods of Analysis Laboratory

This facility provides Handling and Immunization of Laboratory Small animals like Mice, Rat, Guinea pig and Rabbit for Laboratory, student projects and research purposes.

  • The Department has a Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA) approved Animal house facility since 2010.
  • The Department has Cognizant Technology Solutions sponsored Computational Systems Biotechnology Laboratory to carry out students projects and research.
  • The Department has ~60% faculty members with PhD, ~25% faculty pursuing PhD and an experienced Visiting Professor and Adjunct Professor.
  • Research areas includes

a)   Immunology and Immuno-technology

b) Degenerative Diseases and Regenerative Medicine (Cancer,  Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Arthritis, Kidney stones, Peptic ulcer and Brain disorders) in Laboratory small Animals & its treatment strategies using pre and post-treatment (Clinical Biochemistry) and Stem Cell Therapy.

c)   Molecular and Synthetic Biology

d)   Genetic Engineering and rDNA Technology

e)   Microbial Technology & Metagenomics

f)    Bioprocess Engineering & BioseparationTechniques

g)   Food Biotechnology

h)   Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

i)    Metabolic Engineering

j)    Aquatic Fish Toxicology

k)   Computational Systems Biotechnology

l)    Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation

m)   Algal Biotechnology

n)    Nano-Biotechnology and Drug Delivery

o)   Biophysics and Structural Biology

p)   Protein Engineering

q)   Herbal medicine and Antioxidants Research

The Department of Biotechnology has received a total grant of Rs.1.2 Crore from various external funding agencies such as SERB-DST, DBT, ICMR, CSIR, AICTE, MSME, TNSCST, M/s. Lifecell International Pvt. Ltd., Chennai; M/s. Lucas TVS, Chennai; M/s. Centre for Medical Genetics, Chennai; M/s. Eppendorf India Ltd., Chennai & M/s. LevimBiotech, Chennai.

Department of Biotechnology has carried out consultancy work to PeriyarManiammai Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur; Indira Gandhi Open University, Chennai; Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam; CEO Skill foundations Pvt. Ltd, Chennai; Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai and CPS Global School, Chennai during the last three years for an amount Rs. 1,03,450/-.

The Department of Biotechnology has signed MOU with

a)London South Bank University, UK, for Cooperation, collaboration and exchange of academic, research programmes, faculty and students.

b)M/s. Innovative Health Care Limited, Chennai for R&D programmesbeneficial to scientific community and industry.

c)M/s. Kumar Organic Products Limited, Bengaluru for R&D programmesbeneficial to the scientific community and industry.

d)M/s. BrainWaveBiosolutions Limited, Chennai for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry.

e)M/s. BiokloneBiotech Private Limited, Chennai for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry.

f)M/s. MalcolakKnowledge Center, Hyderabad for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry.

g)M/s. VClinBioPrivate Limited, Chennai for R&D programmes beneficial to the scientific community and industry.

h)M/s. Cognizant Technology Solutions, for Students Scholarships Tuition fee for one PG 1styear and 2nd

i)M/s. Manya-The Princeton Review, Chennai to conduct Test-Prep program for GRE, TOFEL and IELTS.

j)M/s. ValingroExponents Private Limited, Chennai,  (Springboards) for SATY Summer Camp for School Children.

k)M/s. ABAN Infrastructure Limited, Chennai, for Collaborative research work in the areas of Biofuel Technology, Bioenergy from algae and microbes.

l)M/s. EntraynEducation Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Chennai to conduct Test-Prep program for GRE, TOFEL and IELTS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BIOTECHNOLOGY IS STILL IN THE NASCENT STAGE IN INDIA?

It is not so…  

Read this article you’ll get the complete understanding about the Biotechnology Engineering and scope in India.  

What is Biotechnology Engineering? 

Biotechnology engineering is an undergraduate degree program in applied sciences that amalgamates the facts from both Biological sciences and technology. This study utilizes the biological processes which include the study of use of microorganisms for the production of bio-products or knowledge of other metabolites like antibiotics, vaccines and further implement them in various industrial purposes. 

In simple terms, Biotechnology is a study which involves the use of living organisms. The living organisms are used to make useful bio-products which can be utilized in industries. Biotechnological products are used in areas like agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medicine and bioremediation. 

The Scope of Biotechnology is vast due to an increase in the research and science field. Biotechnologists can work in various environments like the industrial sector, medical sector, food manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. This programme provides the knowledge to understand the occurrence and treatment of disease, food production, development of agriculture, protection of the environment and many more. However, as we are living in the age of research where science has taken the new form, we are at the pace of making new applications and innovations every day and this could be possible with combining Technology and biology together. So, youngsters have a lot of job opportunities in the field of Biotechnology. 

What Is The Future Of Biotechnology In India 2020? 

Biotechnology does not refer to any particular industry or job. Industrial sectors like food, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, leather, animal husbandry and many more are related to the Biotechnology field. The scope of biotechnology in India is immense because it is an innovative branch of science that has become popular among youngsters as it provides the various scope of career growth. If we define it according to the name of Biotechnology, It creates the mind-blowing fusion with the combinations of biology and technology.   

Biotechnology is classified into two categories: 

Ø  R&D in Biological Sciences 

Ø  Industrial Processes 

Careers in biotechnology deal with the research and development of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Synthetic Biology, Cancer Biology, Neurobiology, Structural Biology and many more. Completely R&D work is performed in the Laboratories. While the Industrial processes deals with producing drugs, vaccines, biofuels and pharmaceuticals on an industrial scale using biochemical products and techniques. 

If you have a Master’s or Postgraduate degree in the Biotechnology discipline, you have many options of Jobs. You have the option of applying in biochemical industries, bioprocessing industries, and other related organizations. Apart from this, an ample number of opportunities are on your doorstep. To quote an epitome, The students of B.Tech Biotechnology are working vastly in Pharmaceutical and Health care sectors. Let’s deep dive into these sectors to understand the market potential and opportunities for the students who are aspiring to have careers in Biotechnology. 

Pharmaceutical Sector 

India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50% of global demand for various vaccines, 40% of generic demand in the US and 25% of all medicine in the UK. 

India enjoys an important position in the global pharmaceuticals sector. The country also has a large pool of scientists and engineers who have the potential to steer the industry ahead to an even higher level. Presently, over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) are supplied by Indian pharmaceutical industries. 

Market Size 

The pharmaceutical sector was valued at US$ 33 billion in 2017. The country’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to expand at a CAGR of 22.4% over 2015-20 to reach US$ 55 billion. India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at US$ 17.27 billion in FY 2018 and have reached US$ 19.14 billion in FY 2019. Pharmaceutical exports include bulk drugs, intermediates, drug formulations, biologics, Ayush & herbal products, and surgical. 

Indian companies received 304 Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) in 2017. The country accounts for ~30% (by volume) and about 10% (value) in the US$ 70-80 billion US generics market. 

India’s biotechnology industry comprising bio-pharmaceuticals, bio-services, bio-agriculture, bio-industry, and bioinformatics is expected to grow at an average growth rate of ~30% a year and reach US$ 100 billion by 2025. 

Investments and Recent Developments 

The Union Cabinet has given its nod for the amendment of the existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in the pharmaceutical sector in order to allow FDI up to 100% under the automatic route for the manufacturing of medical devices subject to certain conditions. 

The drugs and pharmaceuticals sector attracted cumulative FDI inflows worth US$ 15.98 billion between April 2000 and March 2019, according to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). 

Some of the recent developments/investments in the Indian pharmaceutical sector are as follows: 

Ø  Between July-September 2018, the Indian pharmaceutical sector witnessed 39 PE investment deals worth US$ 217 million. 

Ø  Investment (as % of sales) in research & development by Indian pharmaceutical companies increased from 5.3% in FY2012 to 8.5% in FY2018. 

Ø  In 2017, Indian pharmaceutical sector witnessed 46 merger & acquisition deals worth US$ 1.47 billion. 

Ø  The exports of Indian pharmaceutical industry to the US will get a boost, as branded drugs worth US$ 55 billion will become off-patent during 2017-2019. 

Government Initiatives 

Some of the initiatives taken by the government to promote the pharmaceutical sector in India are as follows: 

Ø  In October 2018, the Uttar Pradesh Government announced that it will set up six pharma parks in the state and has received investment commitments of more than Rs 5,000-6,000 crore (US$ 712-855 million) for the same. 

The National Health Protection Scheme is the largest government funded health care programme in the world, which is expected to benefit 100 million poor families in the country by providing a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh (US$ 7,723) per family per Ø  year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. The programme was announced in Union Budget 2018-19. 

Ø  In March 2018, the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) announced its plans to start a single-window facility to provide consents, approvals and other information. The move is aimed at giving a push to the Make in India initiative. 

Ø  The Government of India is planning to set up an electronic platform to regulate online pharmacies under a new policy, in order to stop any misuse due to easy availability. 

Ø  The Government of India unveiled ‘Pharma Vision 2020’ aimed at making India a global leader in end-to-end drug manufacture. Approval time for new facilities has been reduced to boost investments. 

Ø  The government introduced mechanisms such as the Drug Price Control Order and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority to deal with the issue of affordability and availability of medicines. 

Road Ahead 

Medicine spending in India is projected to grow 9-12% over the next five years, leading India to become one of the top 10 countries in terms of medicine spending. 

Going forward, better growth in domestic sales would also depend on the ability of companies to align their product portfolio towards chronic therapies for diseases such as cardiovascular, anti-diabetes, antidepressants and anti-cancers that are on the rise. 

The Indian government has taken many steps to reduce costs and bring down healthcare expenses. Speedy introduction of generic drugs into the market has remained in focus and is expected to benefit the Indian pharmaceutical companies. In addition, the thrust on rural health programmes, lifesaving drugs and preventive vaccines also augurs well for the pharmaceutical companies. 

Healthcare sector 

Healthcare has become one of India’s largest sectors-both in terms of revenue and employment. Healthcare comprises hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment. The Indian healthcare sector is growing at a brisk pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. 

Indian healthcare delivery system is categorized into two major components-public and private. The Government, i.e. public healthcare system comprises limited secondary and tertiary care institutions in key cities and focuses on providing basic healthcare facilities in the form of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas. The private sector provides the majority of secondary, tertiary and quaternary care institutions with a major concentration in metros, tier I and tier II cities. India’s competitive advantage lies in its large pool of well-trained medical professionals. India is also cost competitive compared to its peers in Asia and Western countries. The cost of surgery in India is about one-tenth of that in the US or Western Europe. India ranks 145th among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare.  

Market Size 

The healthcare market can increase three-fold to Rs 8.6 trillion (US$ 133.44 billion) by 2022. 

Indian medical tourism market is growing at the rate of 18% year on year and is expected to reach US$ 9 billion by 2020. There is a significant scope for enhancing healthcare services considering that healthcare spending as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is rising. The government’s expenditure on the health sector has grown to 1.4% in FY2018 from 1.2% in FY2014. The Government of India is planning to increase public health spending to 2.5% of the country’s GDP by 2025. 

Health insurance is gaining momentum in India. Gross direct premium income underwritten by health insurance grew 18.2% year on year to Rs. 24,864 crore (US$ 3.56 billion) in FY2020 (up to September 2019). 

 

Investment 

The hospital and diagnostic centers attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth US$ 6.34 billion between April 2000 and June 2019, according to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). Some of the recent investments in the Indian healthcare industry are as follows: 

Ø  The value of merger and acquisition deals in the hospital sector jumped by record 155% at Rs 7,615 crore (US$ 1.09 billion) in FY2019. 

Ø  In August 2019, Microsoft India and Apollo Hospitals Group entered in agreement to set up a National Clinical Coordination Committee for AI-powered Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score API. 

Ø  In January 2019, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved Tri-County Premier Hearing Services Inc’s plan to acquire Bhilai Scan and Research Pvt. Ltd. (BSR) Diagnostics Ltd. for Rs 67 crore (US$ 9.29 million). 

Ø  Healthcare sector in India witnessed 23 deals worth US$ 679 million in 2018. 

Ø  India and Cuba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation in the areas of health and medicine, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. 

Ø  Fortis Healthcare has approved the demerger of its hospital business with Manipal Hospital Enterprises. TPG and Dr. Ranjan Pal could invest Rs. 3,900 crore (US$ 602.41 million) in Manipal Hospital Enterprise. 

 

Government Initiatives 

Some of the major initiatives taken by the Government of India to promote Indian healthcare industry are as follows: 

Ø  The Government of India aims to increase healthcare spending to 3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2022. 

Ø  In February 2019, the Government of India established a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Manethi, District Rewari, Haryana at a cost of Rs 1,299 crore (US$ 180 million). 

Ø  The Union Cabinet approved setting up of National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with a three-year budget of Rs 9,046 crore (US$ 1.29 billion) to monitor, supervise, fix targets and guide the nutrition related interventions across ministries. 

Ø  On September 23, 2018, Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), to provide health insurance worth Rs 500,000 (US$ 7,124) to over 100 million families every year. 

Ø  In August 2018, the Government of India has approved Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission as a centrally Sponsored Scheme contributed by both center and state government at a ratio of 60:40 for all States, 90:10 for hilly North Eastern States and 60:40 for Union Territories with legislature. The center will contribute 100 per cent for Union Territories without legislature. 

Ø  The Government of India has launched Mission Indradhanush with the aim of improving coverage of immunization in the country. It aims to achieve atleast 90% immunization coverage by December 2018 which will cover unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children in rural and urban areas of India. 

Road Ahead 

India is a land full of opportunities for players in the medical devices industry. India’s healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing sectors and it is expected to reach $280 billion by 2020. The country has also become one of the leading destinations for high-end diagnostic services with tremendous capital investment for advanced diagnostic facilities, thus catering to a greater proportion of population. Besides, Indian medical service consumers have become more conscious towards their healthcare upkeep. Indian healthcare sector is much diversified and is full of opportunities in every segment which includes providers, payers and medical technology. With the increase in the competition, businesses are looking to explore for the latest dynamics and trends which will have a positive impact on their business. The hospital industry in India is forecasted to increase to Rs. 8.6 trillion (US$ 132.84 billion) by FY2022 from Rs. 4 trillion (US$ 61.79 billion) in FY2017 at a CAGR of 16-17%. 

The Government of India is planning to increase public health spending to 2.5% of the country’s GDP by 2025. 

India’s competitive advantage also lies in the increased success rate of Indian companies in getting Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approvals. India also offers vast opportunities in R&D as well as medical tourism. To sum up, there are vast opportunities for investment in healthcare infrastructure in both urban and rural India. 

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AN OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Wanted to work for the core engineering departments but worried about the industry growth and job opportunities? This article will help you to get a complete understanding of the core industries in India as well as the job opportunities that are available for the freshers.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

One of the oldest and broadest fields of engineering, Mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction, and use of machines. The programme endows students with a basic understanding, and knowledge of how heavy tools and machinery work. A student pursuing a mechanical engineering programme will acquire knowledge about designing automobiles, electric motors, aircraft, and other heavy vehicles.

Mechanical engineers design everything from new batteries, athletic equipment to medical devices and personal computers, air conditioners, automobile engines to electric power plants. These engineers also design machines that produce these innovations.

SCOPE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN CORE INDUSTRY

The scope of a mechanical engineering career in India and abroad is huge, as mechanical engineering touches almost each and every aspect of our lives in one way or the other. Spanning multiple industries, the career opportunities for students pursuing the program is vast and diverse.

Core industries can be defined as the main or key industries of the economy. In most countries, these industries are the backbone of all other sectors.

The ‘Eight Core Industries’ are:

  • Electricity
  • Steel
  • Refinery products
  • Crude oil
  • Coal
  • Cement
  • Natural gas and
  • Fertilizers

The Index of ‘Eight Core Industries’ is a monthly production index, which is also considered as a lead indicator of the monthly industrial performance. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index that tracks manufacturing activity in different sectors of an economy. The IIP number measures the industrial production for the period under review, usually a month, as against the reference period. IIP is a key economic indicator of the manufacturing sector of the economy.

GROWTH OF CORE SECTOR IN THE YEAR 2020

India’s core sector expanded by 2.2% in January, a mild increase from 2.1% in December, data released by the commerce and industry ministry. The eight infrastructure industries grew by 1.5% in January last year.The growth was aided by increased output in five out of eight industries — coal, refineries, steel, cement, and electricity. The production of coal, refinery products, and electricity grew by 8%, 1.9% and 2.8%, respectively.

JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

There are plenty of mechanical engineering career opportunities for mechanical engineering in Government and PSU such as:

  • BHEL
  • IOCL
  • BPCL
  • HPCL
  • GAIL
  • ONGC
  • SAIL
  • NLCIL
  • VIZAG STEEL
  • DRDO
  • HAL
  • BEML
  • ECIL
  • MAGZON
  • NHPC
  • NTPC

These are some of the Central Government jobs for mechanical engineers, which can be obtained only through the GATE exam.

KNOW HOW ‘SVCE’ CAN HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR DREAM CAREER IN THE CORE INDUSTRY–

WHY CHOOSE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT SVCE?

  • The department of Mechanical engineering is one of the most sought after departments at SVCE.
  • The department was started in 1984, right from the inception of the college.
  • The B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme has been accredited continuously from the year 1998 by the National Board of Accreditation.
  • Over 65% of the faculty are doctorates and remaining are pursuing a Ph.D.
  • The department houses a Centre of Excellence in Composite fabrication and advanced machining, Tribology research, 3D Printing & Automation, and Engine testing.
  • Dedicated world-class research labs in the field of Vibrations, Bio-Fuels, I.C. Engines, Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Nano-materials are available for students to do research and projects to enhance their technical knowledge.
  • The department also takes up a consultancy in the field of bio-diesel testing, welding, vibration analysis, wear analysis, machining of materials, and processing of composite materials.
  • On average, over 50 companies visit SVCE for campus placements.
  • Companies like Tafe, Western Thomson, Brakes India Ltd, India Piston rings, etc., often request the department faculty members to give technical training to their staff.

 

AN OVERVIEW OF THE LIST OF CORE COMPANIES WHO HAVE VISITED SVCE IN THE PAST (Partial List)

 

ABB India Limited

Accuspeed Engineering Services India Limited

Adani Port Ltd.,

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.

Akamai Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

APA Engineering Ltd.,

Arjun Chemicals Ltd.

Ashok Leyland Ltd.

Berger Paints Ltd.,

BGR Energy Ltd.,

Bharat Electronics Ltd.,

Brakes India Ltd

Caterpillar Ltd.

Delphi TVS Ltd.

Dow Chemicals Ltd.

Elgi Equipments Ltd.

Fisher Chennai Engineering Ltd.,

FLSmidth Private Limited

Ford India Pvt. Ltd.

Ford Technologies Ltd.

GAVS Ltd.,

General Motors India Pvt. Ltd.

Godrej Ltd.,

GoFrugal Technology Ltd

Hinduja Foundaries Ltd.

Honeywell Ltd.

Huawei Communications Ltd.

Hyundai Motor Engg Ltd, Hydrabad.

Hyundai Motors I Ltd.,

KCC Paints Ltd.

Kirloskar Brother Ltd.,

L & T ECC Division

L & T Engineering Services Ltd.

L & T Infra Ltd.

L & T  Ltd.,

Lucas TVS Ltd.,

Madras Cements Ltd.

Magna Automotive Ltd.,

Mitsubishi Motors Ltd.

MK Autocomponent Ltd.,

MK Autocomponent Ltd.,

Mobis India Ltd.,

MPL Ltd.,

MRF Ltd.

Nippon paints Ltd.

NSK Bearing Ltd.,

Petro6 Engineering & Construction Ltd.,

RAMCO Systems Ltd.

Rane Ltd.

Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited

Royal Enfield Ltd .,

Royal Enfield Ltd.

Saint Gobain Glass Pvt Ltd.,

Saipem Ltd.

Samsung Ltd.,

Sanmar Groups Ltd.,

Schwing Stetter India Ltd.,

SPIC Ltd.,

Sundaram Clyton Ltd.

Sundaram Fasterner Ltd.

Super Auto Forge Ltd.,

T I Cycles Ltd.

TAFE Ltd.

Tata Chemicals Ltd.,

Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd.

TITAN Industries Ltd.

TNQ Ltd.,

Toshiba Machines Ltd.,

Turbo Energy Ltd.

TVS Motor Company Ltd.

Valeo India Ltd.

Vedanta Ltd

Vestas Ltd.,

Visteon Automotive ltd.

Wheels India Ltd.,

Yamaha Motors Ltd.,

 

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AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW!

Aspiring to have a career in automobile engineering but worried about the job opportunities and drop in automobile sales? 

Read this article to get a complete understanding of the market and recent trends in automobile technologies and how the department of automobile engineering at SVCE helps to pursue your dream career in automobile engineering. 

Employment Opportunities and Automobile Market Overview 

India became the fourth largest automobile industry in 2018, with sales increasing 8.3 percent year-on-year to 3.99 million units. It was the seventh-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in 2018. 

 The Two Wheelers segment dominates the market in terms of volume owing to a growing middle class and a young population. Moreover, the increasing interest of the companies in exploring the rural markets further aided the growth of the sector. 

 India is also a prominent auto exporter and has strong export growth expectations for the near future. Automobile exports grew 14.50 percent during FY19. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.05 percent during 2016-2026. In addition, several initiatives by the Government of India and the major automobile players in the Indian market are expected to make India a leader in the two-wheeler and four-wheeler market in the world by 2020. 

 Market Size 

  • Overall domestic automobiles sales increased at 6.71 percent CAGR between FY13-19, with 26.27 million vehicles getting sold in FY19. Domestic automobile production increased at 6.96 percent CAGR between FY13-19, with 30.92 million vehicles manufactured in the country in FY19.
  • In FY19, year-on-year growth in domestic sales among all the categories was recorded in commercial vehicles at 17.55 percent, followed by 10.27 percent year-on-year growth in the sales of three-wheelers.

Investments 

In order to keep up with the growing demand, several automobile companies have started investing heavily in various segments of the industry during the last few months. The industry has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worth US$ 22.35 billion during the period April 2000 to June 2019, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). 

Some of the recent/planned investments and developments in the automobile sector in India are as follows: 

  • Audi India plans to launch nine all-new models, including Sedans and SUVs, along with futuristic e-Tron electric vehicles (EV) by the end of 2019.
  • MG Motor India to launch MG ZS EV electric SUV in early 2020 and plans to launch affordable EV in the next 3-4 years.
  • BYD-Olectra, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland to supply 5,500 electric buses for different state departments.
  • Premium motorbike sales in India recorded a seven-fold jump in domestic sales, reaching 13,982 units during April-September 2019. The sale of luxury cars stood between 15,000 to 17,000 in the first six months of 2019.
  • In H1 2019, automobile manufacturers invested US$ 501 million in India’s auto-tech companies start-ups, according to Venture intelligence.
  • For self-driving and robotic technology start-ups, Toyota plans to invest US$100 million.
  • In India, 7 Seriesfaceliftlaunched by BMW, and the new X7 SUV has been introduced at Rs 98.90 lakh (US$ 0.14 million). 
  • Ashok Leyland has planned a capital expenditure of Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 155.20 million) to launch 20-25 new models across various commercial vehicle categories in 2018-19.
  • Hyundai is planning to invest US$ 1 billion in India by 2020. SAIC Motor has also announced plans to invest US$ 310 million in India.
  • Mercedes Benz has increased the manufacturing capacity of its Chakan Plant to 20,000 units per year, highest for any luxury car manufacturer in India.
  • As of October 2018, Honda Motors Company is planning to set up its third factory in India for launching hybrid and electric vehicles with the cost of Rs 9,200 crore (US$ 1.31 billion), its largest investment in India so far.
  • In November 2018, Mahindra Electric Mobility opened its electric technology manufacturing hub in Bangalore with an investment of Rs 100 crore (US$ 14.25 million), which will increase its annual manufacturing capacity to 25,000 units.

Government Initiatives 

 The Government of India encourages foreign investment in the automobile sector and allows 100 percent FDI under the automatic route. 

Some of the recent initiatives taken by the Government of India are – 

  • Under Union Budget 2019-20, the government announced an additional income tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh (US$ 2,146) on the interest paid on the loans taken to purchase EVs.
  • The government aims to develop India as a global manufacturing centre and an R&D hub. 
  • UnderNATRiP, the Government of India is planning to set up R&Dcentres at a total cost of US$ 388.5 million to enable the industry to be on par with global standards. 
  • The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, has shortlisted 11 cities in the country for the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in their public transport systems under the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme. The government will also set up an incubation centre for start-ups working in electric vehicle space. 
  • In February 2019, the Government of India approved the FAME-II scheme with a fund requirement of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.39 billion) for FY20-22.

 Road Ahead 

  • The automobile industry is supported by various factors such as availability of skilled labor at low cost, robust R&D centres, and low-cost steel production. 
  • The industry also provides great opportunities for investment and direct and indirect employment to skilled and unskilled labour.
  • Indian automotive industry (including component manufacturing) is expected to reach Rs 16.16-18.18 trillion (US$ 251.4-282.8 billion) by 2026.

Some Top Automobile Manufacturers scenario :

  • Maruti Suzuki India Limited, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, is India’s biggest carmaker with more than 49.8 percent market share in the passenger vehicles segment in April-August 2019.
  • The company recorded its highest-ever sale in FY19 of about 1,862,449 units. During April 2019-January 2020, total sales stood at 1,332,395 units.  India’s biggest car maker.
  • About 49.83 percent market share in the passenger vehicle segment during Q1 FY19
  • Consolidated Total Income of Rs 88,630.10 crore (US$ 12.68 billion) in FY19 and Rs 38,400.6 crore (US$ 5.49 billion) in H1FY20  
  •   Tata Motors was established in 1945 under the Tata Group. It is among the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles with around 81,090 employee strength.
  •  It was the market leader in the commercial vehicles segment with about 44 percent market share in FY18. It is present in segments like cars and utility vehicles, trucks and buses, and Defence.
  •  The company has extended its presence internationally through entering into joint ventures (JV) like the strategic alliance with Fiat and Marcopolo.
  • Tata Motors is present in about 175 countries with research and development (R&D) centers in the UK, Italy, India, and South Korea.
  • Consolidated total income of Rs 301,938 crore (US$ 43.20 billion) for FY19 and Rs 198,575 crore (US$ 28.41 billion) in 9M FY20.  
  • Hero MotoCorp Limited (formally Hero Honda Motors Limited) is the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers.
  •  It is present in South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Hero MotoCorp was the first Indian two-wheeler to establish a manufacturing plant in Latin America. Its key products include Two Wheelers up to 350cc and spare parts.
  • Two-wheelers contributed Rs 29,693.52 crores (US$ 4.25 billion), and sale of spare parts contributed Rs 2,835.97 crore (US$ 405.78 million) to the total revenue of the company during 2018-19.
  •  The company has an objective to reach 50 global markets by 2020. The company plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43 billion) over the next 5-7 years.
  • Consolidated Total Income of Rs 34,658.96 crore (US$ 4.96 billion) in FY19 and Rs 23,494.96 crore (US$ 3.36 billion) in 9M FY20  
  •   TVS Motor Company is the third-largest 2-wheeler company in India with a revenue of over ₹20,000 crores (US$2.9 billion).
  • It has an annual sale of more than 3 million units and an annual capacity of over 4 million vehicles.
  •  TVS Motor is also the 2nd largest exporter in India with exports to over 60 Countries.
  • A member of the TVS Group, it is the largest company of the group in terms of size and turnover. 

Why choose the Department of Automobile Engineering at SVCE? 

  • The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in the year 1999, and it has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2006.  
  • Choice Based Credit System curriculum allows the students to choose what and when they want to learn courses. This enables them to learn at their own pace and ensures academic success naturally.
  • The department is also setting up a “Centre for Electric Vehicle Research” for the benefit of students to have exposure in emerging areas.
  • Specialized training is being provided to design and develop Electric & Hybrid Vehicles of various ranges, to design and analyze EV motors, to design and develop EV converters, to select EV batteries and BMS, etc.
  • Hands-on-training is offered to the students in emerging areas like IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electric, and Hybrid Vehicles, etc. Students are given exposure in Autonomous vehicles and advanced software like MATLAB, PYTHON, etc.
  • The department also provides a strong practical knowledge in Automotive Engine Testing, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Components, Simulation of Automotive Components, Testing of Fuels and Lubricants, Two andThree WheelerServicing, Vehicle Maintenance and Testing. To list a few important components in the laboratories, AVL Indi module System, AVL Smoke Meter & AVL Five Gas Analyzer, Chassis Dynamometer – Two/Three/Four Wheeler, Computerized Shock Absorber Test Rig, Computerized Wheel Aligner. 
  • The Association of Automobile Engineers (AAE) was instituted in 2002. It conducts technical symposium, guest lectures, and organizes In-plant training and industrial tours for the students.
  • SAE Collegiate Club of SVCE is one of the most active clubs of the Southern section of SAE. The members of SAE participate in events like Trek, Industrial Visits, Lectures, Workshops, and Student convention every year.
  • Through Automotive Research Cell (ARC) many research and consultancy works are being carried out using modern facilities available in the department and the possible investigations are: (i) Performance, emission and combustion analysis of stationary, HCV CI and SI engines fueled with Diesel, Bio-Diesel, etc. with engine modifications, (ii) Durability test of stationary and automotive engines and its components, (iii) Testing of automotive engine radiators with different coolants and (iv) Testing of Two/Three/Four wheelers including electric and hybrid vehicles using Chassis Dynamometer

Explore more at https://www.svce.ac.in/departments/automobile-engineering   

Companies Visited SVCE in the past 

Reputed core companies like Ashok Leyland, Brakes India, DELPHI-TVS, Hinduja Tech Limited, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Komatsu India Pvt Ltd., L&T-ECC, Mu-Sigma, NSK Bearing, Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, SAME Deutz-Fahr, TAFE, TATA AIG, etc. have visited/visiting our College to recruit Automobile Engineering students. Software companies like Accenture, CTS, Ford Technologies, HCL Technologies, INFOSYS, L&T InfoTech, WIPRO, etc. also visited/ visiting to recruit Automobile Engineering students. 

 

INFOGRAPHICS 

AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING 

  • Over the last decade, the automotive components industry has registered a CAGR of 10.06 per cent.  The auto-components industry accounted for 2.3 per cent of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 25 per cent to its manufacturing GDP and provides employment to 50 lakh people in 2018-19. 
  • As per Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), automobile component exports from India are expected to reach US$ 80 billion by 2026. The Indian auto component industry aims to achieve US$ 200 billion in revenues by 2026. Turnover of automotive component industry stood at Rs 1.79 lakh crore (US$ 25.61 billion) in FY20 (April-Sept 2019) and exports of auto components grew by 2.7 per cent to Rs 51,397 crore (US$ 7.35 billion) during same time. 
  • The Indian government has also set up an ambitious target of having only electric vehicles being sold in the country. Indian auto industry is expected to see 8-12 per cent increase in its hiring during FY19. 
  • The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India has shortlisted 11 cities in the country for introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in their public transport systems under the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme. The first phase of the scheme has been extended to March 2019 while In February 2019, the Government of India approved the FAME-II scheme with a fund requirement of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.39 billion) for FY20-22. Number of vehicles supported under FAME scheme has increased to 192,451 units in March 2018 from 5,197 units in June 2015. In 2019, government is preparing to promote FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) Phase II scheme to steer India Electric Vehicles (EV) push.

Why to choose the Department of Automobile Engineering at SVCE ? 

  • The Department of Automobile Engineering was established in the year 1999 and it has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) since 2006.   
  • Choice Based Credit System curriculum allows the students to choose what and when they want to learn courses. This enables them to learn at their own pace and ensures academic success naturally. 
  • The department is also setting up a “Centre for Electric Vehicle Research” for the benefit of students to have exposure in emerging areas. 
  • Special training is being provided to design and develop Electric & Hybrid Vehicles of various ranges, to design and analyze EV motors, to design and develop EV converters, to select EV batteries and BMS, etc. 
  • Hands-on-training is offered to the students in the emerging areas like, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, etc. Students are given exposure in Autonomous vehicles and advanced software like MATLAB, PYTHON, etc. 
  • The department also provides a strong practical knowledge in Automotive Engine Testing, Automotive Electrical and Electronics, Modeling and Analysis of Automotive Components, Simulation of Automotive Components, Testing of Fuels and Lubricants, Two and Three Wheeler Servicing, Vehicle Maintenance and Testing. To list a few important components in the laboratories, AVL Indimodule System, AVL Smoke Meter & AVL Five Gas Analyzer, Chassis Dynamometer – Two/Three/Four Wheeler, Computerized Shock Absorber Test Rig, Computerized Wheel Aligner. 
  • The Association of Automobile Engineers (AAE) was instituted in 2002. It conducts  technical symposium, guest lectures and organizes In-plant training and industrial tours for the students. 
  • SAE Collegiate Club of SVCE is one of the most active Clubs of Southern section of SAE. The members of SAE participate in events like Trek, Industrial Visits, Lectures, Workshops and Student convention every year. 
  • Through Automotive Research Cell (ARC) many research and consultancy works are being carried out using modern facilities available in the department and the possible investigations are: (i) Performance, emission and combustion analysis of stationary, HCV CI and SI engines fueled with Diesel, Bio-Diesel, etc. with engine modifications, (ii) Durability test of stationary and automotive engines and its components, (iii) Testing of automotive engine radiators with different coolants and (iv) Testing of Two/Three/Four wheelers including electric and hybrid vehicles using Chassis Dynamometer 

Explore more at https://www.svce.ac.in/departments/automobile-engineering 

Companies Visited SVCE in the past 

Reputed core companies like Ashok Leyland, Brakes India, DELPHI-TVS, Hinduja Tech Limited, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, Komatsu India Pvt Ltd., L&T-ECC, Mu-Sigma, NSK Bearing, Renault Nissan, Royal Enfield, SAME Deutz-Fahr, TAFE, TATA AIG, etc. have visited/visiting our College to recruit Automobile Engineering students. Software companies like Accenture, CTS, Ford Technologies, HCL Technologies, INFOSYS, L&T InfoTech, WIPRO, etc. also visited/visiting to recruit Automobile Engineering students. 

  

 

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WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL AND DATA SCIENCE AT SVCE?

Are you looking for an exciting career in AI and machine learning? Your waiting ends here. We at SVCE are excited to introduce a new program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, one of the most sought after and in-demand technical skills in the software industry.

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE

 As machines are replacing core workers, and AI is replacing programmers, the world is now moving towards a new era of employment, and you are one among the few early adopters of this change! Human’s biggest strength is the power to think, rethink, and invent, which machines can’t replicate. This skill is the core of AI and Business Analytics. Jobs relevant to this program demand the unique way of thinking and projecting your ideas and opinions on different sets of data, identifying and solving future problems, which machines can’t do, at least in any near future!

 

THE PRESENT/CURRENT SCENARIO OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE 

 According to a recent study, the demand for data scientists has increased by 417% over the past year. Despite the impressive demand, India’s talent pool of data, scientists grew by a mere 19%! This indicates that you will be one among those early adopters who will shift their career towards Data Science and AI, which is and will remain as the most demanding job in the IT industry, at least for a couple of decades from now!

In India, the average salary of a Data scientist is 150% of the average salary of a software engineer/developer. Jobs relevant to AI and data science demand the unique way of thinking and projecting your ideas and opinions on a different set of data, identifying and solving future problems, a few of which you already possess, and we are excited to teach you the rest!

 

WHY CHOOSE SVCE’S UG PROGRAM IN ARTIFICIAL AND DATA SCIENCE? 

The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence graduate program at SVCE College is a tailor-made industry-based curriculum specially designed for undergraduates by academic and industry veterans. 

SVCE, well known for its infrastructure, dedicated faculty, excellent placement opportunities, and campus life, enables learning by doing with fun and excitement in its AI and advanced Cloud computing labs.

SVCE guides you through building your career with intense placement training programs, Industrial internship, and resume development sessions. In addition to aptitude, we also help you enhance your soft skills and communication. At the end of this program, you will be capable of different job roles like Data Scientist, Data Visualiser, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Machine learning Engineer, Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Big Data Engineer/ Architect, Researcher, etc.

 

 

 

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AN OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Wanted to work for the core engineering departments but worried about the industry growth and job opportunities?
This article will help you to get a complete understanding of the core industries in India as well as the job opportunities that are available for the freshers.

 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

One of the oldest and broadest fields of engineering, Mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction, and use of machines. The programme endows students with a basic understanding, and knowledge of how heavy tools and machinery work. A student pursuing a mechanical engineering programme will acquire knowledge about designing automobiles, electric motors, aircraft, and other heavy vehicles.

Mechanical engineers design everything from new batteries, athletic equipment to medical devices and personal computers, air conditioners, automobile engines to electric power plants. These engineers also design machines that produce these innovations.

 

 SCOPE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN CORE INDUSTRY

 The scope of mechanical engineering career in India and abroad is huge, as mechanical engineering touches almost each and every aspect of our lives in one way or the other. Spanning multiple industries, the career opportunities for students pursuing the programme is vast and diverse.

 

Core industries can be defined as the main or key industries of the economy. In most countries, these industries are the backbone of all other sectors. 

The ‘Eight Core Industries’ are:

 

  •  Electricity

 

  •  Steel
  •  Refinery products
  •  Crude oil
  •  Coal
  •  Cement
  •  Natural gas and
  •  Fertilizers

 

 The Index of ‘Eight Core Industries’ is a monthly production index, which is also considered as a lead indicator of the monthly industrial performance. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index that tracks manufacturing activity in different sectors of an economy. The IIP number measures the industrial production for the period under review, usually a month, as against the reference period. IIP is a key economic indicator of the manufacturing sector of the economy.

 

GROWTH OF CORE SECTOR IN THE YEAR 2020

 

 India’s core sector expanded by 2.2% in January, a mild increase from 2.1% in December, data released by the commerce and industry ministry. The eight infrastructure industries grew by 1.5% in January last year.

The growth was aided by increased output in five out of eight industries — coal, refineries, steel, cement, and electricity. The production of coal, refinery products, and electricity grew by 8%, 1.9% and 2.8%, respectively. 

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS 

There are plenty of mechanical engineering career opportunities for mechanical engineering in Government and PSU such as:

 

    •   BHEL

 

  •   IOCL
  •   BPCL
  •   HPCL
  •   GAIL
  •   ONGC
  •   SAIL
  •   NLCIL
  •   VIZAG STEEL
  •   DRDO
  •   HAL
  •   BEML
  •   ECIL
  •   MAGZON
  •   NHPC
  •   NTPC

 

 

 These are some of the Central Government jobs for mechanical engineers, which can be obtained only through the GATE exam.

 

KNOW HOW ‘SVCE’ CAN HELP YOU PURSUE YOUR DREAM CAREER IN THE CORE INDUSTRY

– WHY CHOOSE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT SVCE? 

  • The department of Mechanical engineering is one of the most sought after departments at SVCE.
  •   The department was started in 1984, right from the inception of the college. 
  • The B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme has been accredited continuously from the year 1998 by the National Board of Accreditation.
  • Over 65% of the faculty are doctorates and remaining are pursuing a Ph.D.
  • The department houses a Centre of Excellence in Composite fabrication and advanced machining, Tribology research, 3D Printing & Automation, and Engine testing. 
  • Dedicated world-class research labs in the field of Vibrations, Bio-Fuels, I.C. Engines, Fiber Reinforced Plastics, Nano-materials are available for students to do research and projects to enhance their technical knowledge.
  • The department also takes up a consultancy in the field of bio-diesel testing, welding, vibration analysis, wear analysis, machining of materials, and processing of composite materials. 
  • On average, over 50 companies visit SVCE for campus placements.   
  • Companies like Tafe, Western Thomson, Brakes India Ltd, India Piston rings, etc., often request the department faculty members to give technical training to their staff.

 

AN OVERVIEW OF THE LIST OF CORE COMPANIES WHO HAVE VISITED SVCE IN THE PAST (Partial List)

  

Companies 
1 ABB India Limited 39 Mitsubishi Motors Ltd.
2 Accuspeed Engineering Services India Limited 40 MK Autocomponent Ltd.,
3 Adani Port Ltd., 41 MK Autocomponent Ltd.,
4 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. 42 Mobis India Ltd.,
5 Akamai Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. 43 MPL Ltd.,
6 APA Engineering Ltd., 44 MRF Ltd.
7 Arjun Chemicals Ltd. 45 Nippon paints Ltd.
8 Ashok Leyland Ltd. 46 NSK Bearing Ltd.,
9 Berger Paints Ltd., 47 Petro6 Engineering & Construction Ltd.,
10 BGR Energy Ltd., 48 RAMCO Systems Ltd.
11 Bharat Electronics Ltd., 49 Rane Ltd.
12 Brakes India Ltd 50 Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited
13 Caterpillar Ltd. 51 Royal Enfield Ltd .,
14 Delphi TVS Ltd. 52 Royal Enfield Ltd.
15 Dow Chemicals Ltd. 53 Saint Gobain Glass Pvt Ltd.,
16 Elgi Equipments Ltd. 54 Saipem Ltd.
17 Fisher Chennai Engineering Ltd., 55 Samsung Ltd.,
18 FLSmidth Private Limited 56 Sanmar Groups Ltd.,
19 Ford India Pvt. Ltd. 57 Schwing Stetter India Ltd.,
20 Ford Technologies Ltd. 58 SPIC Ltd., 
21 GAVS Ltd., 59 Sundaram Clyton Ltd.
22 General Motors India Pvt. Ltd. 60 Sundaram Fasterner Ltd.
23 Godrej Ltd., 61 Super Auto Forge Ltd.,
24 GoFrugal Technology Ltd 62 T I Cycles Ltd.
25 Hinduja Foundaries Ltd. 63 TAFE Ltd.
26 Honeywell Ltd. 64 Tata Chemicals Ltd.,
27 Huawei Communications Ltd. 65 Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd.
28 Hyundai Motor Engg Ltd, Hydrabad. 66 TITAN Industries Ltd.
29 Hyundai Motors I Ltd., 67 TNQ Ltd.,
30 KCC Paints Ltd. 68 Toshiba Machines Ltd.,
31 Kirloskar Brother Ltd., 69 Turbo Energy Ltd.
32 L & T ECC Division  70 TVS Motor Company Ltd.
33 L & T Engineering Services Ltd. 71 Valeo India Ltd.
34 L & T Infra Ltd. 72 Vedanta Ltd
35 L & T  Ltd., 73 Vestas Ltd.,
36 Lucas TVS Ltd., 74 Visteon Automotive ltd.
37 Madras Cements Ltd. 75 Wheels India Ltd.,
38 Magna Automotive Ltd., 76 Yamaha Motors Ltd.,

 

 

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CIVIL ENGINEERING, A ROAD TO THE BRIGHT FUTURE

Aspiring to become a civil engineer? But not sure about your decision? 

 

Read this article to get the complete understanding of the real estate industry in India and job opportunities for the new entrants and how SVCE helps to pursue your dream career in this core sector. 

Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines, Civil Engineering involves planning, designing, constructing, maintaining and supervising infrastructures which include facilities essential to modern life like highways, bridges and tunnels, schools, hospitals, airports and other buildings, sewage systems and water treatment facilities. Subsequently, the course also involves protecting the public and environmental health as well as improving existing infrastructure.

Introduction

The real estate sector is one of the most globally recognized sectors. The real estate sector comprises four sub-sectors – housing, retail, hospitality, and commercial. Students are unaware of the scope and the future of Civil Engineering in India in the next ten years. So, let us delve into the understanding of what the civil engineering future trends entails.

The growth of this sector well complements the growth of the corporate environment as it will give way to the demand for office space as well as urban and semi-urban accommodations. The construction industry ranks third among the 14 major sectors in terms of direct, indirect and induced effects in all sectors of the economy.

It is also expected that this sector will incur more non-resident Indian (NRI) investments in both the short term and the long term. Bengaluru is expected to be the most favored property investment destination for NRIs, followed by Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Goa, Delhi, and Dehradun.

 

Some of the major investments and developments in this sector are as follows:

  • First REIT raised Rs 4,750 crore (US$ 679.64 million) and was launched earlier in 2019 by the global investment firm Blackstone and realty firm Embassy group.
  • In January 2019, Ascendas acquired Chennai’s Pallavaram IT Park for US$ 35.70 million.
  • Iconic RK Studios property which is located in suburban Chembur, acquired by Godrej Properties.
  • New housing launches across top seven cities in India are expected to increase 32 per cent year-on-year by 2018 end to 193,600 units.
  • In September 2018, Embassy Office Parks announced that it would raise around Rs 52 billion (US$ 775.66 million) through India’s first Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listing.
  • New housing launches across top seven cities in India increased 50 per cent quarter-on-quarter in April-June 2018.
  • In May 2018, Blackstone Group acquired One Indiabulls in Chennai from Indiabulls Real Estate for around Rs 900 crore (US$ 136.9 million).
  • In February 2018, DLF bought 11.76 acres of land for Rs 15 billion (US$ 231.7 million) for its expansion in Gurugram, Haryana.

Government Initiatives for civil engineering future plans

The central and state Government of India have taken several initiatives to encourage development in this sector. The Smart City Project, to build 100 smart cities, is a prime opportunity for real estate companies. Below are some of the other major Government Initiatives:

  • In order to revive around 1,600 stalled housing projects across the top cities in the country, the Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of an Rs 25,000 crore (US$ 3.58 billion) alternative investment fund (AIF).
  • Blackstone crosses the US$ 12 billion investment milestone in India.
  • Puravankara Ltd, a realty firm plans to invest around Rs 850 crore (US$ 121.6 million) over the next four years to develop three ultra-luxury residential projects in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai.
  • Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) [PMAY (U)], 1.12 crore houses have been sanctioned in urban areas creating 1.20 crore jobs.
  • The Government has created an Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) in the National Housing Bank (NHB) with an initial corpus of Rs 10,000 crore (US$ 1.43 billion) using priority sector lending shortfall of banks/financial institutions for micro financing of the HFCs.
  • As of September 16, 2019, India had formally approved 419 SEZs, of which 234 were in operation.
  • In February 2018, creation of National Urban Housing Fund was approved with an outlay of Rs 60,000 crore (US$ 9.27 billion).

Road Ahead

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given its approval for the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) platform, which will help in allowing all kinds of investors to invest in the Indian real estate market. It would create an opportunity worth Rs 1.25 trillion (US$ 19.65 billion) in the Indian market over the years. Responding to an increasingly well-informed consumer base and, bearing in mind the aspect of globalisation, Indian real estate developers have shifted gears and accepted fresh challenges. The most marked change has been the shift from family-owned businesses to that of professionally managed ones. Real estate developers are also investing in centralised processes to source material and organise manpower and hiring qualified professionals in areas like project management, architecture, and engineering to meet the growing need of managing multiple projects across cities,

The growing flow of FDI into Indian real estate is encouraging increased transparency. Developers have revamped their accounting and management systems to meet due diligence standards to attract funding. 

In 2019, housing affordability showed a marked improvement. We also saw a plethora of launches in the market. In 2020, Knight Frank expects the GDP growth to touch 6-6.5% by next year. It also expects the real estate sector to maintain its momentum.

Despite the weakness in the economy, real estate remained stable in 2019 and could revive in the new year, says a report by Knight Frank. Housing prices either fell or remained flat. Among the launches,  61% were in the affordable housing segment.

Now, Knight Frank expects the gross domestic product (GDP) growth to touch 6-6.5% by next year. It also expects the real estate sector to maintain its momentum. Here’s how prices and sales moved in eight top metros in India.

Scope of Civil Engineering:

Civil engineering demand

According to a report published in The Economic Times, 95 billion sq. Ft. is the predicted demand in the real estate and construction industry by 2020. Despite such high demand, the sector lacks sufficient workforce to meet this demand. Based on the report titled “Real Estate and Construction Professionals in India by 2020” by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, there is a demand-supply gap ranging between 82% and 86% of skilled civil engineers, architects, and others. This means our country needs 4 million skilled civil engineers until next year. These are a few statistics that make it clear that there is a massive demand for these professionals in the near future.

Growth

As a country, we are developing faster than ever, especially when it comes to infrastructure. Forty years ago, nobody would have thought that the commute between Bandra and Worli could have been completed in lesser than 40-50 minutes. Today, we can cover this distance in just eight minutes. This is only possible due to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) constructed in the Arabian sea, built by our civil engineers.

The BSWL is just one of the many examples that show how we are coming up with innovative solutions to meet the changing requirements. The requirement for such modern developments is bound to grow. If students are willing to work on groundbreaking developments, Civil Engineering provides them with room to grow and a chance to hone their skills.

International market value

The future of Civil Engineering is not just limited to the geographical boundaries of our country. According to a report by Global Market Insights Inc. on GlobeNewswire, the Civil Engineering industry is expected to reach a size of USD 11.72 trillion by 2025. One of the main reasons for such rapid development of this engineering discipline is the rise in population and urbanisation. By completing a programme from one of the best engineering institutes, students can work on sustainable infrastructure solutions, green buildings, and more all over the globe.

Variety

Today, Civil Engineering is not just related to constructing roads, buildings and bridges. Due to the advancement in technology, and industry-demand, this branch is further divided into 4-5 types. Civil engineering aspirant can consider leading a career in any one of the engineering niches mentioned below:

  • Hydraulics & Water Resources
  • Coastal and ocean
  • Structural
  • Transportation
  • Materials
  • Urban

These are just a few fields. As we develop, this branch will have a lot more to offer than it did ten years ago.

These are a few points that explain how and why this sector will boom very soon. This field has a lot to offer. We only need to learn how to make the most of it with the right kind of education and skills. With this unique combination, Civil Engineering aspirants are set for a brighter tomorrow. 

Civil Engineering: Types of Job Profiles

Civil engineers get recruited by the Public Works Department, Central Public Works Department, Railway Recruitment Board, Highways Department, Construction Firms, Defence Forces Development Boards, Municipal Bodies, etc. They work in public and private sectors in all branches of design, construction, maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, dams, canals, docks, airports, housing complexes and in environmental management, etc. Civil engineers also work in quality testing laboratories, Military and defence services and as consultants.

Take a look at some of the job profiles that civil engineers land into after graduation. 

 

Job Profile Job Description
Structural Engineer They design, plan and supervise the construction of infrastructural projects like buildings, bridges, and so on. They also take care of alteration and extension to existing properties or structures.
Geotechnical Engineer The primary responsibility of Geotechnical engineers is to create projects and find solutions to the problems that are related to geology.
Environmental Engineer Environmental engineers develop solutions to environmental problems by  addressing global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. 
Water Resource Engineers Water Resource Engineers design water management systems and oversee the construction and maintenance of these systems as well.
Construction Engineer The main task includes – to plan, direct, and supervise large construction projects. They act as leader and middleman on construction projects and ensure everything about the project is safe, smooth and structurally sound.
Site Engineers They take responsibility for security, safety, health, organizing, supervising material and people working at the site. They are part of the site management team.
Lecturers/Professor A civil engineering lecturer/ professor imparts knowledge of the subject that would include teaching students about the nuances of civil engineering.

 

Other Job Profiles for Civil Engineers

 

  • Architectural Engineer
  • Bridge Engineer
  • Buildings and Bridge Engineer
  • Cartographic Engineer
  • Civil Inspection Engineer
  • Coastal Engineer
  • Concrete Engineer
  • Construction Engineer
  • Construction Project Engineer
  • Consulting Civil Engineer
  • Dams Engineer
  • Drainage Design Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Foundation Engineer
  • Geodetic Engineer
  • Geomatics Engineer
  • Highway Engineer
  • Hydraulics Engineer
  • Hydrographic Engineer
  • Hydrological Engineer
  • Irrigation And Drainage Engineer
  • Land Drainage Engineer
  • Materials And Testing Engineer, Civil
  • Municipal Engineer
  • Navigation And Positioning Engineer
  • Ocean Engineer
  • Photogrammetric Engineer
  • Pipeline Engineer, Civil
  • Pollution Control Engineer
  • Precision Survey Engineer
  • Public Health Engineer
  • Public Works Engineer
  • Rail Transportation Traffic Engineer
  • Reclamation Engineer
  • Remote Sensing Engineer
  • River And Canal Works Engineer
  • Sanitary Engineer
  • Sewage Control Engineer
  • Soil Engineer
  • Solid Waste Management Engineer
  • Spatial Information Systems Engineer
  • Structural Design Engineer
  • Surveying Engineer
  • Traffic Operations Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Tunnel Engineer
  • Urban Road System Engineer
  • Water And Sewer Engineer
  • Water Management Engineer
  • Water Resources Engineer
  • Water Systems Engineer
  • Water Treatment Engineer

 

Why to choose CIVIL Engineering at SVCE 

  • Faculty expertise in diversified areas like Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Mechanics of Materials.
  • Excellent lab facilities for Materials testing, Soil testing, Concrete and Highway materials testing, Water and wastewater analysis and Computer Lab for training on Drafting, analysis and design software
  • Research activities in core research areas like Green and sustainable building materials, Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Steel structures, Smart Materials, constitutive modelling, seismic isolation, magneto rheological gels
  • Consultancy and Testing facilities on Materials testing , Characteristics analysis of Drinking water and Waste water, Wood, bricks and hollow blocks testing, Soil classification, Shear strength of soil sample,Concrete Mix Design,Structural design and drawing
  • More opportunities for Industrial training and internships 
  • Enhancement of students skills through Civil Engineering Association activities and Students chapters like Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)  and Institution of Engineers (IEI)
  • Career guidance and training to take up Competitive exams 
  • Value Added Courses  and Hands on Training Sessions on Latest  software for civil engineering applications.
  • Motivation for students to enroll in online courses and other certification courses and given due credits.
  • Association of faculty with reputed professional bodies 

 

 

 

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http://bweducation.businessworld.in/ 

https://www.indiatoday.in/ 

https://www.financialexpress.com/ 

https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/ 

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ 

https://www.ibef.org/ 

 

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CIVIL ENGINEERING FUTURE IN NEXT 10 YEARS

Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Civil Engineering involves planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and supervising infrastructures, which include facilities essential to modern life like highways, bridges and tunnels, schools, hospitals, airports, and other buildings, sewage systems, and water treatment facilities. Subsequently, the course also involves protecting the public and environmental health as well as improving existing infrastructure.

 

Market Size:

By 2040, the real estate market will grow to Rs 65,000 crore (US$ 9.30 billion) from Rs 12,000 crore (US$ 1.72 billion) in 2019. Real estate sector in India is expected to reach a market size of US$ 1 trillion by 2030 from US$ 120 billion in 2017 and contribute 13 per cent of the country’s GDP by 2025. Retail, hospitality and commercial real estate are also growing significantly, providing the much-needed infrastructure for India’s growing needs. Indian real estate increased by 19.5 per cent CAGR from 2017 to 2028.

Sectors such as IT and ITeS, retail, consulting and e-commerce have registered high demand for office space in recent times. Commercial office stock in India is expected to cross 600 million square feet by 2018 end while office space leasing in the top eight cities is expected to cross 100 million square feet during 2018-20. Gross office absorption in top Indian cities has increased 26 per cent year-on-year to 36.4 million square feet between Jan-Sep 2018. Co-working space across top seven cities has increased sharply in 2018 (up to September), reaching 3.44 million square feet, compared to 1.11 million square feet for the same period in 2017. New completion of office space is expected to increase 15 per cent to cross 43.6 million square feet in 2019.

 

Investments/Developments

The Indian real estate sector has witnessed high growth in recent times with the rise in demand for office as well as residential spaces. Private Equity and Venture Capital investments in the sector have reached US$ 1.47 billion between Jan-Mar 2019. Institutional investments in India’s real estate are expected to reach US$ 5.5 billion for 2018, the highest in a decade. Between 2009-18, Indian real estate sector attracted institutional investments worth US$ 30 billion and received US$ 2.3 billion in the first half of 2019. Real estate attracted around US$ 14 billion of foreign private equity (PE) between 2015 and Q3 2019.

During April-June 2019, the gross leasing of office space doubled to 18.7 million sq ft across eight major cities.

According to data released by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), construction is the fourth largest sector in terms of FDI inflows. FDI in the sector (includes construction development and construction activities) stood at US$ 25.12 billion from April 2000 to June 2019.

 

Market seems to be fine what the media have to say on this?

India needs Civil engineering skill development for the booming construction industry by India Today

The construction industry will become India’s largest employer by 2022 with 72 million employees. But what does India need to do to supply skilled engineers?

For a developing country like India, infrastructure is predominant for the economic progress of the country. With India’s GDP projected at 7.8 per cent in 2019, skilled professionals are the need of the hour to achieve a continued progression. Being a capital-intensive industry, construction is an imminent contributor to the national economy as the range of consumers of the construction market has varied over the years.

As per industry estimates, the size of India’s construction industry is expected to be USD 1 trillion by 2030 and contribute to 13 percent of the country’s GDP by 2025. Considered as the fastest growing industry, construction is poised to become the largest employer by 2022, employing more than 75 million people. With close to 1.5 million engineers graduating in India every year, the country needs approximately 4 million civil engineers on an average, over the next decade, to deliver potential real estate space and planned infrastructure. Despite the legacy of civil engineering in India, and the huge requirement for qualified professionals working to develop the gaps in infrastructure and real estate, this field of study hasn’t flourished, with the construction sector seeing a 6.27 percent decline in employment according to a recent survey. Raising skill levels, properly equipping the workforce, providing improved welfare and ensuring greater safety on sites will motivate workers and empower them to raise productivity.

 

Future of Civil Engineering in India in The Next Ten Years- Business World 

In India, whenever one thinks of pursuing a graduation programme, engineering is always on the list. This is because time and again this field has shown how it has grown, adapted to the ever-evolving requirements and given students the knowledge and skills to pursue a fruitful career. Thanks to the increasing demand in the industry and improved scope, this field has branched into Mechanical, Civil, IT, Electronics and Telecommunications and other disciplines. One of these disciplines which stand strong and evergreen is Civil Engineering. 

According to the definition, this branch deals with the design, construction and maintenance of manually or naturally-built environments such as roads, bridges, dams, airports, buildings and more. It is the art of applying Mathematics and Science to create a better place for everyone to live in. From stone-made bridges to cable-stayed eight-lane bridges, we have come a long way only because of successful Civil Engineering.

Despite the role this branch plays in the development of our country, many students often prefer opting for other disciplines. This is mainly because students are unaware of the scope and the future of Civil Engineering in India in the next ten years. So, let us delve into the understanding of what the future of Civil Engineering entails.

 

NRI investments in Indian real estate to rise to $13.1 bn in FY21

Once a limited force, the expatriate community currently accounts for a sizable part of Indian housing demand.

In the past few years, NRIs have come strength to strength in the Indian housing market. Once a limited force, the expatriate community currently accounts for a sizable part of Indian housing demand. As per a report by 360 Realtors, India’s leading real estate advisory, in FY 21, a total of $13.1 billion of NRI capital is expected to enter the Indian housing industry, growing by 5% on a YoY basis.

As a leading player in the NRI space, 360 Realtors has been tracking the NRI buying patterns over the past few years. As per the data available with the company, NRI investments will rise to $13.1 billion in FY 21 from $6 billion in FY 14, growing by a little less than a CAGR of 11%. Major sources of NRI investments include the USA, Canada, GCC, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, etc. Interestingly, GCC is the biggest source of NRI investments, accounting for around 42% of the total investment inflow. As there is no citizenship option available in the Gulf region, it is natural for the expatriates living there to buy a home in India.

NRIs are one of the crucial growth drivers for the Indian real estate. Post RERA implementation, the confidence levels of NRIs have gone through the roof. Interestingly, NRIs are not buying for end-use, but many are entering the market with a pure-play investment purpose. There are many NRIs who are maintaining a portfolio of properties,” said Ankit Kansal, Founder & MD, 360 Realtors.

 

Commercial real estate to continue to do well in 2020

The real estate sector is facing tough times for some time now, but the commercial segment is still doing well and also getting the maximum attention of investors.

The commercial segment is still doing well and also getting the maximum attention of investors. In fact, 2019 saw a total PE inflow of $970 million into Indian retail, and commercial realty attracted the maximum private equity investments, totaling nearly $3 billion in the first three quarters. In the retail sector, vacancy levels have come down to 14 per cent in the calendar year 2019. Approximately 7 million square feet of retail space is expected to enter the market in the year 2020, thereby contributing to the overall robust growth of the real estate sector in India.

Growth in this segment is good as investors show great interest in commercial and recently NRIs have also started investing in this segment mainly because of lucrative returns. When we compare the investment in commercial with residential, then it can be said that returns from commercial are better. An increasing number of private equity funds showed interest in the commercial office space in 2018, which was followed by the same in 2019. And now with news

of India’s first REIT trickling in, the trend of commercial office space having an upper hand in real estate assets will stay. There is likelihood of further infusion of liquidity in commercial property and developers will come up with more projects in this segment. Hence, it will create ample civil engineering job opportunities for the future aspirants. 

 

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WHY IS SOUTH INDIA A HUB FOR REAL ESTATE?

In India, whenever one thinks of pursuing a graduation programme, engineering is always on the list. This is because time and again this field has shown how it has grown, adapted to the ever-evolving requirements and given students the knowledge and skills to pursue a fruitful career. Thanks to the increasing demand in the industry and improved scope, this field has branched into Mechanical, Civil, IT, Electronics and Telecommunications and other disciplines. One of these disciplines which stand strong and evergreen is Civil Engineering. 

7 reasons why South India continues to be the most preferred destination for real estate

The new policies implemented by the government have created structural changes in the Indian economy, and influenced by this, southern cities have become the focal point for future real estate developments. These cities are providing career opportunities in civil engineering. 

Real estate in India has been experiencing dynamic transformation in recent times with a series of regulatory policies being brought about by the government. Reforms like RERA, demonetisation and GST have changed the landscape of real estate in the country. Even as these changes were being ushered in, South India continued to maintain momentum in real estate and has been a quiet crusader, strengthening and building itself as one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Consequently, cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are now part of the global real estate map. The new policies implemented by the government have created structural changes in the Indian economy, and influenced by this, southern cities have become the focal point for future real estate developments. 

By limiting new launches, focussing on completing delayed projects and aiming for projects that match consumer demand, housing performance has been fairly good in South India. According to Magicbricks‘s Prop Index Report for Q4 2019, South Indian cities of Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad have emerged as the best performing market for 2019.

This approach has been in direct contrast to markets like Delhi NCR and Mumbai, where the developers are facing the challenge of huge inventory pile up, contrary to the situation in South India.

As per a recent report, Bangalore and Hyderabad should be Asia’s fastest and third fastest-growing cities, respectively, over 2020-24. Bangalore should also achieve average annual real GDP growth of 9.9% over 2020-2024 – far above aggregate growth for India of 6.8% and average growth for Asian cities of 3.9% over the same period. Hence, this situation should support demand for investment in property in South India. There are a few key factors outlining why South India has become the preferred destination for real estate in recent times.

 

  1. Presence of robust infrastructure:

Public transport and connectivity are good in the Southern cities and are being made robust further through multiple infrastructure projects. Metro connectivity will completely transform the way people travel, and being pollution-free, it will change the real estate dynamics positively. In Bangalore, the planned key developments are the

completion of the metro with lines covering Whitefield, Bidadi, Bangalore International Airport and Bannerghatta region. A vast suburban rail system has also been planned around Bangalore apart from the construction of the Peripheral Ring Road. Similarly, a 3-deck elevated corridor is all set to give Chennai’s Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) a makeover as the government is planning a multi-deck elevated transport corridor under two phases to decongest the IT Expressway. The developments have compelled many residents to relocate from old residential zones to the new residential hotspots like OMR and ECR in Chennai.

 

  1. Strong IT and Start-up growth:

The astounding growth of the information technology industry, multinationals and public industries in Southern India is to be taken note of. Southern India, especially cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad have emerged as the main arm of the outsourcing business for the US, UK and Europe. With more foreign investors looking to establish their IT back offices in the prime locations of South India, the scope for corporate real estate is immensely high. Start-ups too have emerged very strongly in this region with Bangalore becoming the start-up capital of India. Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are among top 10 cities for start-ups in the country, which now has over 20,000 registered start-ups.

 

  1. Availability of land at reasonable pricing:

The vast availability of land at reasonable prices in the Southern metros as compared to Mumbai and Delhi has led to higher demand for luxury housing. The presence of a high number of urban professionals both from within the cities and due to high migration from other cities seeking enhanced prospects has created a major demand for luxury housing in Southern India.

 

  1. Housing demand across segments:

South India also has a mixed housing development ranging from high-rises to luxury townships that offer access to world-class amenities in a location. The new developments have transformed the skyline of South India with reputed developers initiating landmark projects in metros like Bangalore and Chennai.

 

  1. High retail growth:

Metros in South India have also seen a sharp rise in retail and commercial growth. A slew of supermarkets, malls and leading retail chains has emerged to cater to the rising demand. Millennial have been the driving force behind this change as they seek a superior lifestyle. To cater to their pristine tastes, international and premium Indian brands among others have made their presence felt in the South.

 

  1. Social infrastructure:

South India has always been at the forefront of health and education. Some of the biggest brands in healthcare, and the numerous colleges and universities of repute have their presence in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Millennial and their families have been attracted to these cities due to the availability of a wide choice.

 

  1. Increased Demand from NRIs:

Owing to the vast presence of physical and social infrastructure, the on-time completion of real estate projects and good track record of developers, NRIs are attracted to invest in South India. The overall NRI investment in the primary real estate market in India is estimated to grow to nearly $25 billion by 2022 and a good portion of this is expected to be invested in South India. Quick and high capital appreciation too makes the region an attractive destination for real estate investment. Also, the rupee hovers at levels that inspire NRIs to stick with their investment.

 

In conclusion, it can be said that South Indian cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are growing at a fast pace with specific micro-markets like Hebbal and Bannerghatta in Bangalore, OMR in Chennai and Shankarapally in Hyderabad performing very well. Real estate houses have immense opportunities in the South to turn people’s dreams into reality and investment into wealth. They are creating the scope of civil engineering in the private sector as well as government sector. A conducive investment climate, the presence of a dynamic professional class, a well-developed corporate ecosystem, and the rapid rise of co-working spaces have all brought sheen to real estate in South India which will experience further boom in the coming years. The next few years look promising for the real estate industry in South India, especially for those firms who have the expertise to add value and capitalize on these opportunities.

 

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