Prof. (Dr) Purvang Dalal is the Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, faculty of technology, Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU), Nadiad. During his 20 years of tenure at DDU, he has held several administrative portfolios. He is a founding member of IEEE students chapter at DDU. He has been granted a patent by the Indian Patent Office, which is an outcome of his Doctoral research. He has presented several research papers in national and international conferences and published in journals as well. He has actively participated in, as a resource person, and conducted several Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) in the core fields of Electronics. He has guided more than 20 M. Tech. dissertations. He is a member of Research Progress Committees for Ph.D. at various universities.

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What will you say about the “best practices” in the course you’re offering?

“Excellent faculty that strictly follows a well-defined academic calendar”

  • An effective blending of hardware and software skills in the curriculum. 
  • Besides hands-on training in the laboratories, term projects are an integral part of the curriculum.
  • Final semester full-time industry internship is a compulsory curriculum requirement of curriculum. 
  • Regular Teaching and Continuous Evaluation.

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“Internships, term projects and skill-based education providing exposure to corporate practices” 

The unique curriculum with theory knowledge and practical skills is designed to cater for the diversified needs of a variety of core industries. Additionally, the Term Projects allows the students to raise their thinking to a new level and develop collaboration and leadership skills.

How do you tend to build an industry connected with this program?

“Expert talks and Continuing Education Programs in collaboration with reputed industries top leaders”

Distinguished experts from reputed industries and research organizations contribute to curriculum reforms with valuable suggestions and feedback. Some of them are nominated as a member of the Departmental Board of Studies. The faculty members & Students are also encouraged to take up projects in collaboration with the Industries.

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What are the career options after pursuing this course?

“Students can venture into public private sector or become entrepreneurs in the EC field”

Electronics is one of the largest growing sectors of the world and penetrated in almost all fields of Engineering. Following are the career options available after completing B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication (EC).

  • Start a career by entering in the State or Central government departments like Defence, Railways, All India Radio, Airport Authority of India, Post and Telegraph, etc.
  • Enter public sector firms like BSNL, ONGC, SAIL, MTNL, Bharat Electronics Limited, Bharat Electricals Limited, ISRO, IOC, etc.
  • Join a start-up or become an entrepreneur. Government has many programs to encourage and support both financially and intellectually.
  • Numerous higher study options are available for B.Tech in Electronics and Communication graduates. These include MBA, M.Tech. or MS again based on your interest.

In your opinion, how has the pandemic changed the face of education in India?

“A flexible and digitally designed syllabus is curated for students ease of learning”

The education has become more accessible, in view of efforts put up for creating content and delivery systems. Approaches like integrated learning and experiential learning, with greater implementation of technology have changed the paradigm. This has also changed the evaluation strategy to improve overall learning outcome. The online assessment with integration of technology also provided individual learners with immediate feedback on their work for further improvement. 

Any suggestions you would like to give to the aspiring students?

“Polish your soft skills, practice good reading and build a moral character for a successful life” 

  • Keep yourself technically updated and develop passion for it.
  • Revise your fundamentals.
  • Do some small projects (preferably live projects) in small scale companies and colleges. 
  • If you are planning MS/ M.Tech then you may opt for a research project. 
  • If you wish to be an electronics engineer, play with electronics, learn embedded, android apps, make projects around the Internet of Things, buy embedded kits.

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How do you tend to establish a healthy environment in your institute?

“Innovative teaching methods and practical experiences are very helpful tools”

We are committed to provide the best quality education to students and awareness about the latest trends in the industry. To connect students’ academics with the industry, a number of initiatives are taken by us. These include global outreach programs and collaborations with top national and international institutions. With the aim to provide skilled professionals to the industry, we are equipped with the latest innovations and technologies.