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ABOUTTHE DEPARTMENT 01 VISIONANDMISSION 02 SALIENTFEATURES 03 COLLABORATIONWITHINDUSTRIES 05 EVENTATAGLANCE 06 INDUSTRIALVISIT 16 FACULTYACHIEVEMENTS 17 PUBLICATIONS 18 RANKHOLDERS 19 STUDENTSACHIVEMENTS 20 ALUMNI INTERACTION 21 PLACEMENTRECORDS 22 EDITORIALTEAM 24 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications 16th year of success Journey CONTENTS

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Department was established in 2007 under the auspices of Faculty of Engineering and Technology with an intake of 60. It strives hard to develop world class, self disciplined computer professionals who will be responsible for enriching the economical status of our nation and humanity. The MCA Department has an excellent academic ambience and infrastructure for successfully conducting the Master’s program in Computer Applications, thanks to great coordination among faculty, staff and students. Our success is rooted in our dedicated and responsible faculty members who impart quality education and values. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT PAGE 01 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) Admissions Open for 2023 The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Department was established in 2007 under the auspices of Faculty of Engineering and Technology with an intake of 60.It strives hard to develop world class, self disciplined computer professionals who will be responsible for enriching the economical status of our nation and humanity. The MCA Department has an excellent academic ambience and infrastructure for successfully conducting the Master’s program in Computer Applications, thanks to great coordination among faculty, staff and students.Our success is rooted in our dedicated and responsible faculty members who impart quality education and values. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT th Courses Offered - Full Time M.C.A-Master of Computer Application - 2 years B.C.A-Bachelor of Computer Application-Data Science - 3 years B.C.A-Bachelor of Computer Applications - 3 years B.SC-Bachelor of Science-Computer Science- 3 years fsh.srmrmp.eduin srmist_fsh_ramapuram SRM.RMP.FSH Department Portal : https://sites.google.com/view/srmist-rmp-mca/

PAGE 03 To be the source of bringing out university skilled pioneering computing professionals, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs and to become a prominent research department by producing skilled professionals towards betterment of society with ethical values. To become a prominent research department producing skilled professional towards betterment of society To provide quality education and develop students with skills, attitude, and leadership quality. To bridge the gap between industry and institution by continuously upgrading curricula and syllabi based on industrial and societal needs (Establish Industry Institute Interaction program to enhance corporate expectations). Encourage research based projects in the emerging areas of technology convergence. To provide suitable environments to develop pioneering talents, practice ethical values and encourage them to be permanent learners. VISION MISSION College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub

Highest salary package -14.2 LPA- across all campuses of SRM offering MCA course Provides Placement Opportunities to all the Eligible Students with dream and super dream offers Providing International Internship opportunities Organizing Employability Training Programmes Motivating the students to do NPTEL courses for knowledge enhancement as per curriculum Produces University Rank every year Outcome-based learning using E-Lab, ICT Tools and Activity based learning Centre of Excellence - Opportunity to do Real Time Projects Industry Connect - Consultancy Work & Internship offers with stiped Industry Mentoring - Support for Placement and Project guidance Tie up with other Universities across the Globe PAGE 04 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th SALIENT FEATURES DigiHub

PAGE 05 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub COLLABORATION WITH INDUSTRIES The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pi One Technologies LLP -Chennai ON 5-9-2022 Major. Prof. M. Venkat Ramanan, Dean (S&H) delivered the Welcome address followed by the presentation of company details by Mr. S. Chandra Mouli, Founder and Director, PiOne Technologies LLP . Dr. V. Subbiah Bharathi, Director, SRMIST – Ramapuram, offered felicitations. Dr. N. Sethuraman, Chief Director, SRM Group of Institutions – Ramapuram and Trichy Campuses, delivered the special address by stating importance of curriculum development according to the industry needs. Shri. S. Niranjan, Co Chairman, SRM Group of Institutions – Ramapuram and Trichy Campuses, delivered the presidential address and elaborated the importance of students improvements through this MoU. Finally, the MoU was signed and exchanged

PAGE 06 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub Dr. R. Gayathri started the session with an introduction to Emotional Resilience She explained the stressful situation in women's lives and how emotional Resilience plays in every woman's life. She explains the concept of Bouncing Back, Self-Control, and success relates to a quote from Nelson's mandala She explains the women's success, the background of success, and the struggles faced by the people to reach their goals. Emotionally take care of your words before the talk -it is clearly explained. She explained the concept of Reflection with a few positive activities. Questionaries activities are given to the participants and how they are emotionally attached. The Department of Computer Science & Applications Organized the Women Empowerment Program on 23.06.2022 Topic : Emotional Resilience Resource Person: Dr. R. Gayathri, Deputy Manager-Talent Management, Kone Elevators India Pvt. Ltd Dr.J.Dhilipan - HOD/MCA, Vice Principal-Admin delivered the Welcome Address. TECHNICAL SESSION: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

PAGE 07 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub Dr. R. Renuga Devi, Assistant Professor from MCA department has given a lecture for the students. Students from final year MCA and Faculty members attended the event. The main objective of the event is to motivate the students to develop their interest to research further other than they learned from books. She explains the importance of doing research in Computer Science after completing MCA. Also discussed various job opportunities for Ph. d scholars in various fields. She explained initial steps to start research work and Research article writing from final year projects. She stressed upon clear directions that the students must have a strong knowledge about research before stepping into actual research work. It was a very informative and interactive session where students came to know about importance of research. The Department of Computer Science & Applications Organized a Introduction to Research for Budding Researchers ON 11-07-2022. Resource Person: Dr. R. Renuga Devi, Assistant Professor,MCA ,SRM IST JOURNAL CLUB EVENT

PAGE 08 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub Dr. K. Sutha, Assistant Professor from MCA department has given a lecture for the students. Students from final year MCA and Faculty members attended the event. The main objective of the event is to motivate the students to learn and choose innovative project in the field of Computer Science. She explained the top 10 trending latest technology in computer science. Also discussed various job opportunities in the following field: Hyper-Automation, Cyber security, Full Stack Development, Blockchain, Snowflake, Edge Computing, Internet of Behaviours, Predictive Analytics, Devops and AI as a ServicE She explained initial steps to start up their project and innovative ideas behind their specialization. The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) organized Innovation Club Event ON 27-07-2022 Resource Person: Dr. K. Sutha, Assistant Professor,MCA ,SRM IST RMP Topic : Exploring Innovative Project Ideas INNOVATIVE PROJECT IDEAS

PAGE 09 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) organized Skill Enhancement Program on Career Opportunities in IT Industry on 02-08-2022 CHIEF GUEST Mr.T.V.Kamala KannanChair-CSI-Chennai Chapter- Chief Operating Officer-Lalaji Memorial Omega International School Mr.T.V.Kamalakkannan, started the session with a brief introduction of importance of career opportunities in IT industries. During his address, he highlighted about how to be authoritative in our profession and insisted the students to aim for Dream offers. Then the speaker discussed about Career opportunities in the field of IT and Placement Initiatives by CSI. He concluded his address by explaining about events Jointly Organized with ACM & IEEE CS. Then the entire session was opened to the audience for clarification of their doubts and interaction. The entire session was much useful for all the participants. Skill Enhancement Program

PAGE 10 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub The Department of Computer Science & Applications (MCA) have organized an Orientation Programme for Freshers on 18.08.2022 Dr. J. Dhilipan, Head, Department of MCA, Vice Principal Admin, College of Science and Humanities delivered a talk on “A Guide to MCA Course Scope, Opportunities, Jobs and Making a Successful Career”. The Dean, College of Science and Humanities delivered the felicitation address, mentioned the responsibilities of PG-Students and highlighted about the significance of MCA course. Mr. Santanu Kumar Mohanty, Associate Lead Cloud Developer, Kone Elevator India Pvt. Ltd. MCA Alumni (2010 – 2013 Batch) shared experiences and motivate the freshers through his talk titled “Join as Student and Leave as an IT Professional”. Dr. Jothi Basu, Dean Placement, delivered a talk on “Roadmap for Training and Placement”. Mr. Antony Velan S, Head Placement, Ramapuram and Trichy Campuses have enlightened our freshers on “Leadership Skills”. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

PDP consists of 12 different technical sessions which covers all the recent advancements in Data science. Nearly 300 participants from all over India participated and benefited. All the participants are appreciated with the participation certificate based on their assessment and attendance. We thank our management and Dean for providing this opportunity to connect industry experts with the institution to upgrade and explore more on Data science and its applications through this virtual forum We wish that we would like to continue with this kind of program in near future too. To provide the platform for the academicians to upgrade themselves with the Recent advancements in terms of Tools, Techniques, Challenges, Opportunities and Applications in Data Science. This forum connects both the academicians and an industrial expert to bridge the gap between Institution and Industry across the globe. Academicians and research scholars get an opportunity to directly interact with the industrial experts/academic domain experts to widen their knowledge in Data Science in this modern digital era. The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) is organized Two weeks International Virtual Professional Development Programme from 29th Aug 2022 to 10th Sept 2022. Resource persons from various reputed intutions from in India and Other countries like Malaysia, UAE, USA. Objectives of the Professional Development Program : PAGE 11 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub Professional Development Programme

PAGE 12 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub Professional Development Programme

- Tokens – Operators – Manipulators. Classes and Objects – Contractors and Destructors. Working with Files – Error handling during file operations. The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) ORGANIZED bridge course for I MCA –A and B section students through Physical mode from 24th August 2022 to 8th Sep 2022. The session was arranged for non-computer science students, to bridge the gap between expectations of MCA course and the contents they have studied in their UG Degree. The sessions are handles by teaching staff members in the Department of Computer Applications (MCA). This course covered following computer science related topics College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) th BRIDGE COURSE-MCA

as example. This training reduces the gap between the schooling and college and was useful for the students to get knowledge in their subjects This course covered following computer science related topics

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) PAGE 15 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub CAREER GUIDANCE Dr.J.Dhilipan, Professor & Head, Department of MCA, Vice Principal - Admin((S&H) gave an inaugural speech.He insisted on the significance of soft skill courses and the necessity of awareness on recent updation in the digitalized era. Mr.N.Krishnamoorthy, Assistant Professor, Department of MCA introduced the speaker to the gathering. Mr.Kamalavannan, the Guest Speaker started his speech with his experiences as a MCA student before 30 years and continued with the necessary points on preparing the students for placement interview To begin with , he asserted on giving true information in resume and guided the ways of impressing the interviewer by the good performance He discussed about Y2K problem and the usage of COBOL language in Main Frame Computers There was an interactive session with the students after the talk and the students raised questions on scope for data science and cyber security in future years/ Finally the session ended with the vote of thanks delivered by Dr.K.Sutha, Assistant Professor (MCA), the convenor of the programme The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) ORGANIZED a speech on Career Guidance on Date: 17.9.22 Guest Speaker: Mr.Kamalavannan , Project Manager CapeGemini, Chennai

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) PAGE 16 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub INDUSTRIAL VISIT Visited Start-up Companies under Incubation Cell in IITM. Provided Technical Consultation and Funding Opportunities to develop a Startup Company Elaborated about startup companies in various fields like Electronics, IoT, Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence etc. Visited Deep Tech Private ltd. .they explained about their Innovative Products like 3D printer, EV charger and Electronic Chargeable Bike for Physically Challenged people's. Visited battery e-vehicle based company - BIRAC . The technical team explained embedded codes, IOT concepts and programming languages used in smart devices. In Healthcare Incubation Cell, Mobile Eye Surgical Unit and Neonatal Transport Development Plans are elaborated. Seminar & Placement Preparation Training Session handled by Resource Person from GUVI solutions The Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) ORGANIZED Industrial Visit to IITM Research Park, Taramani, Chennai for our MCA Students. Benefits and Opportunities :

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of success Journey) PAGE 17 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. G. Dheepa, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MCA DEPARTMENT, SHE HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED HER PH.D DEGREE ON THE TOPIC OF "Deep Learning Approaches for Tumor Segmentation in Multimodal Brain Magnetic Resonance Image".

PAGE 18 College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of successfull Journey) VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th PUBLICATIONS JOURNALS CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS SCI SCOPUS WOS UGS CARE 18 2 8 1 7 INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL 35 3 DigiHub

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of successfull Journey) PAGE 19 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th RANK HOLDERS DigiHub

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of successfull Journey) PAGE 20 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Our Department students are secured First Place in RAMPUS 2.0

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of successfull Journey) PAGE 21 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th DigiHub ALUMNI INTERACTION The Department of Computer Science & Applications (MCA),Organized an Alumni talk on Real Time Project Demonstration using Machine Learning for final-year MCA & second year BCA students on 23.07.2022 through virtual mode. Mr. M. Aravindh MCA Alumni (2014-2016) Software Developer Complexica Australia Mr. M. Aravindh, started the session with an introduction to machine learning. He has given brief introduction about his current projects. He has clearly given information about machine learning techniques and Data Science. Discussed about importance of data pre-processing. Given demo for pre-processing. He has given information through real time data. Explanation given for entire model construction and evaluation with real time data. He also explained machine learning concepts with stock market data. Innovative examples are given with live demo. Clearly stated emerging technologies in machine learning. Insisted the students to concentrate more on their projects and Internship.

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of successfull Journey) PAGE 22 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th PLACEMENT NEWS-DREAM OFFERS DigiHub

College of Science & Humanities ( A place for Transformatoion ) Department of Computer Science and Applications (16 year of successfull Journey) PAGE 23 VOL 1,ISSUE 2,MAY 2022 th STUDENTS PLACED IN TOP COMPANIES DigiHub

J.DHILIPAN PROFESSOR & HEAD-MCA VICE PRINCIPAL (admin) NEWSLETTER HEAD N.KRISHNAMOORTHY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,MCA D.KANCHANA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,MCA HARI PRASATH.B II MCA RAMYA.S II MCA DigiHub Dr. EDITORIAL TEAM STUDENTS TEAM CO-ORDINATORS