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Dr. Shubha Pandit, Principal, K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering

Q:What is your idea of education in the field of engineering?

A: The world is interdisciplinary, hence education needs to be interdisciplinary.No engineer works independently.I always wanted to learn a particular branch of engineering because that is where my capabilities of analyzing a given problem develops; but to execute the idea requires a beautiful team. Appreciation towards each element needs to be sensed.

Q:What are your thoughts of collaboration of engineering in health care system?

A: Every electronic system has become a part and parcel of a health care system.Engineering involves design,implementation and control of interacting components or subsystems.Healthcare systems involves a large number of interconnections between components interconnect. An effective healthcare system requires careful management of resources to ensure that necessary staff and equipment are in the right place at the right time

Q:What is the role of health care in your world of application?

A: Healthcare is the vertical of our research. Dependence on technology has become an integral part of healthcare. I believe it plays a key role to improve patient’s outcomes through engineering approach. Healthcare is a Linking Bridge.

Q:What are the key components for encouraging to dig more in the field of research?

A: To me every project,students take charge of is a research. As a student every time they pick a topic lands them into exploring more and more into new things. The key components are-creating a research friendly environment, avoid considering failure as a barrier and promoting interdisciplinary talks.

Q:Could you share one experience of yours that you feel has left a mark on our cosmos?

A: IIT Bombay professors, guides and students have taught me various lessons in life by helping me think out of the box so as to leave a mark on our cosmos.I completed my PHd there and it was really a wonderful experience where the essence of interdisciplinary approach got engraved in my experience.

Q:Who is your role model?What is your final message to the young generation?

A:I have 2 role models -My mother and Dr.M.C Shrikant.My mother fought against all odds and actually poured out in me the thoughts of positivity. Dr.M.C.Shrikant taught me the terminology of LIFELONG LEARNING. My message to the young generation would just be that  optimism is the faith that leads to an achievement.Change your life today, do not gamble on the future, act now without delay.

Mrs. Babita Krishnan, Head of Alumni Relations and Student Welfare

Q: What is the role of the Alumni?

A: It has multifold roles to play. To begin with: To act as a resource and a brand ambassador for the institute. It helps the institute to get better and more candidates. As a resource- It is time to give back to the institute after getting wonderful training from the same.

Q: What is the vision you have for the collaboration of Ayurvihar and Vidyavihar Colleges?


A: It is an extensive vision. But at a micro level: Lot more involvement of various institution and streams are required for the collaboration. Each campus is just an extension of each other. So exchange of ideas within various campuses open up different avenue. The sense of unity is one of our major vision.

Q: What inspired you towards media?

A: I had a passion for media in my mind where I wanted to change the world in various aspects. The power of press always inspired me. I entered this field of journalism through an obscure magazine where everything under the sun was put up right there.

Q: What is the role of media?

A: Media is the sword arm of the democracy.  It creates a point of view for the society. The media informs, educates and entertains the society.

Q; What is the key to success when communication comes in resource with the public?

A: Honesty is the key to success in communication. One has to remain honest with the profession, self and to the society. Be sensitive enough to modify and colour the truth in an aesthetic manner.

Q: What are your thoughts on cosmos?

A: I am the believer of energies. Cosmos depends on one’s own mental makeup. What you throw out in the cosmos, boomerangs. I live by this thought – Cosmos is a bubble. So throw only positive energies so that only positive vibes bite you back.

Q: What is the motto you follow in life?

A: Accept who you are and then wear it as your positive cloak and go out into the world with absolute honesty. Pave your own path and be fearless.