SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram
Faculty of Science and Humanities
Department of Commerce, PA, ISM & IAF
Event Title: Faculty Immersion Program
Date: 30.05.2026
Time: 11.00 am to 1.00 am
Event Mode: Offline
Venue: At Pantech Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., T.Nagar, Chennai – 600 017
Name of the Attendees:
- Dr.D.Janis Bibiyana, Associate Professor, Head of the Department, Commerce P.A, ISM, IAF
- Dr. S. Lakshmi, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, P.A, ISM, IAF.
- Dr. T Rani, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, P.A, ISM, IAF.
- Dr. J. Salomi Backia Jothi, Department of Commerce , P.A, ISM, IAF
Co-Ordinator: Dr.T.Rani
Name of the Resource Person
- Mr.Balamurali, Key account manager
- Mr.Harinath, Sr.Field application engineer
- Ms.Mithra, Project engineer
Objective of the Event:
The Faculty Immersion Program was organized with the following objectives:
- To provide faculty members with first-hand exposure to contemporary industry practices and organizational operations.
- To understand the latest technological advancements and their applications in business and industry.
- To bridge the gap between academic teaching and industry requirements through experiential learning.
- To enhance faculty knowledge regarding emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and Digital Transformation.
- To explore opportunities for industry–academia collaboration in the areas of training, internships, certification programs, research, and consultancy.
- To identify industry-relevant skills and competencies required for improving student employability.
- To facilitate the integration of practical industry insights into curriculum design and classroom pedagogy.
- To strengthen professional networking and establish long-term partnerships with industry experts and organizations.
Synopsis of the Events:
The Department of Commerce (PA, ISM & IAF), Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram , organized a Faculty Immersion Program at Pantech Solutions, T. Nagar, Chennai, on 30th May 2026. The program was attended by Dr. D. Janis Bibiyana, Head of the Department, along with Dr. S. Lakshmi, Dr. T. Rani, and Dr. J. Salomi Backia Jothi.
The visit commenced with an interactive session conducted by the industry experts of Pantech Solutions. The faculty members were introduced to the company’s operations, training methodologies, industry-oriented projects, and emerging technological advancements. The experts highlighted the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and Embedded Systems, Full Stack Development, and Industry 4.0 technologies in the current business environment.
During the interaction, faculty members engaged in meaningful discussions regarding industry expectations, skill requirements for graduates, internship opportunities, certification programs, and collaborative initiatives between academia and industry. The session provided valuable insights into how technology-driven solutions are transforming modern business processes and organizational decision-making.
The program served as an excellent platform for faculty members to understand contemporary industry practices and explore ways to integrate industry-relevant knowledge into teaching and learning processes.
Importance of the event
The program commenced with an introductory keynote address mapping out the core focus areas: Industry Exposure, Innovation, Technology Integration, and Collaboration.
Offline Session
The industry experts from Pantech Solutions led intensive technical interactions:
- Balamurali detailed the business and cross-disciplinary applications of technical tools, showcasing how emerging technology directly impacts corporate accounting, analytics, and information systems management.
- Harinath and Ms. Mithra provided direct technical insights into real-world projects, unpacking the functional pipeline of Generative AI, IoT frameworks, and automation platforms. Faculty members interacted directly with the technical ecosystem to observe how industry-standard tools are integrated into live developments.
The Faculty Immersion Program played a significant role in strengthening the relationship between academia and industry. The visit enabled faculty members to gain first-hand exposure to current industry trends, technological innovations, and practical applications relevant to commerce and management education.
The interaction with industry professionals enhanced the faculty’s understanding of evolving market requirements and emerging career opportunities for students. It also provided valuable perspectives on bridging the gap between theoretical concepts taught in classrooms and their practical implementation in organizations.
The program further emphasized the importance of continuous learning, technological adaptation, and industry collaboration in developing employability skills among students and improving curriculum effectiveness.
Outcome:
- Curriculum Enrichment: Faculty members successfully identified key industry trends to integrate practical, modern tech elements into commerce and information systems coursework.
- Enhanced Knowledge Base: Participants gained clear conceptual and operational insights into high-growth technical domains like Generative AI, automation, and tech integration.
- Stronger Industry Links: The event successfully laid the groundwork for future joint certification programs, specialized student workshops, and collaborative research between SRMIST and Pantech Solutions.
- Faculty members gained practical exposure to current industry practices and emerging technologies.
- Enhanced understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, IoT, and digital transformation in business operations.
- Identified opportunities for industry-academia collaboration through workshops, internships, certification programs, and research activities.
- Acquired insights that can be incorporated into classroom teaching to make learning more industry-oriented and application-based.
- Strengthened professional networking with industry experts from Pantech Solutions.
- The program contributed towards curriculum enrichment and faculty development by promoting experiential learning and knowledge sharing.
