MEPCO SCHLENK ENGINEERING COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) Department of Computer Applications (MCA) Why pursue MCA at MEPCO? Salient Features of MCA Programme, Faculty and Students
COMPUTER BLOCK
MCA Faculty S.No. Name of Faculty Designation 1 Dr.G.Chandrasekaran Sr. Professor & Director 2 Dr.P.Radha Associate Professor 3 Mrs.C.Premalatha Associate Professor 4 Mr.V.Neethidevan Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade) 5 Mr.J.Murugachandravel Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade) 6 Mr.S.Amirtharaj Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade) 7 Mr.K.Kanagaraj Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade) 8 Mr.A.D.C.Navin Dhinnesh Asst. Professor (Sr. Grade) 9 Mr.N.Sundareswaran Asst. Professor 10 Mr.S.S.Akilan Asst. Professor 11 Mr.A.Subramanian Asst. Professor 12 Ms.K.Madhana Asst. Professor
FACULTY SPECIALIZATIONS 12 dedicated Faculty with specializations in Software Engineering Soft Computing Data Mining & Data Warehousing Bio-Informatics Image Processing Mobile Computing Cloud Computing XML and Web Services Middleware Technologies Computer Networks and Security 4G/5G Cellular Networks Android Application Development 3 Non-teaching staff including 2 Technicians
Dr. G. Chandrasekaran Senior Professor & Director (MCA) M.Sc. (Applied Science), Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, 1983 M.S. (Software Systems), B.I.T.S., Pilani, 1992 M.Tech.(Computer & Information Technology), MS University, Tirunelveli, 2009 Ph.D., I.I.T., Delhi, 1989 Publications: International Journals : 10 National Journals : 6 International Conferences : 28 National Conferences : 41 Areas of Interest: Software Engineering Natural Language Processing Teaching Experience : 28 Years
Fellowships & Awards of Dr. G. Chandrasekaran, Senior Professor & Director (MCA): ISTE Periyar award for Best Engineering College Teacher, 2007 Best ISTE Chairman award, 2003 Chairman, Board of studies in Computer Science (UG & PG) & Applications of Madurai Kamaraj University, 2000-2003 Chairman, Board of studies in B.E.(CSE) & B.Tech.(IT) of Madurai Kamaraj University, 1999 Young Scientist Fellowship 1996, awarded by TNSCST SERC Visiting Fellowship 1995, awarded by DST
Sponsored Research Projects Completed by Dr. G. Chandrasekaran Principal Investigator for the AICTE Sponsored Project on Computer Aided Learning for Rural People, with the fund of Rs. 3 Lakhs during 1998-2000. Co-Investigator for the AICTE Sponsored Project on Virtual Reality Applications in Marketing, with the fund of Rs. 12.5 lakhs during 2002-2004.
Chairman, Membership in BOS Dr. G. Chandrasekaran Expert Member, Board of Studies of MCA Department, at K. S. R. College of Engineering (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, 2014-2015 to 2015-2016 External Expert Member, Board of Studies of ANJA College, (Autonomous) Sivakasi for Bachelor of Computer Applications 2012-2014 External Expert Member, Board of Studies of PSR Engineering College, (Autonomous) Sevalpatti for Master of Computer Applications, 2012-2014. Member, Board of Studies of SFR College, (Autonomous) Sivakasi for UG Board of Computer Science, 2011. Member, Board of Studies in Computer Science and Engineering of Anna University, Tirunelveli, 2010. External Expert Member, Board of Studies of ANJA College, (Autonomous) Sivakasi for Bachelor of Computer Applications 2010-2012. External Expert Member, Board of Studies of SRNM College, (Autonomous) Sattur for Master of Computer Applications, 2010-2011 Member-Practitioner, Board of Studies in Mathematics of MS University, Tirunelveli, 2010-2011. Member, Board of Studies in MCA of Kongu Engineering College (Autonomous), Erode, 2009-2011. External Expert Member, Board of Studies of ANJA College, (Autonomous) Sivakasi for MCA & PGDCA, 2009-2011.
Dr. P. Radha Associate Professor M.Sc. (Computer Science), P.S.G. Arts & Science College, Coimbatore, 1992 M.Phil. (Computer Science), Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal, 2000. Ph.D., Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal, 2013 Publications: International Journals : 4 International Conferences : 3 National Conferences : 2 Awards/Achievements: Technical Paper Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems Areas of Interest: Neural Networks Object Oriented Programming Teaching Experience : 23 Years
Mrs. C. Premalatha Associate Professor M.C.A., Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 1990 M.S. (Software Systems), BITS, Pilani, 1998. Ph.D. (Thesis Submitted), Sastra University, Tanjore. Publications: International Journals : 1 International Conferences : 3 National Conferences : 4 Awards/Achievements: Publication was ranked 8th in the Science Direct Top 25 List of Most Downloaded Articles University Second Rank in UG Degree (Madurai Kamaraj University) Areas of Interest: Bio-Informatics Soft Computing Teaching Experience : 25 years
Mr. V. Neethidevan Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) M.Sc. (Physics), Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, MK University,1992 M.C.A., Jamal Mohammed College, Bharathidasan University, 1996 M.E.(CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University, 2007 Publications: National Conferences : 3 Awards/Achievements: International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services Areas of Interest: Image Processing Data mining Teaching Experience : 18 Years
Mr. J. Murugachandravel Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) M.C.A., VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1997 M.E.(CSE), MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University, 2008 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai Publications: National Conference : 1 Areas of Interest: Image Processing Database Management Systems Teaching Experience : 17 Years
Mr. S. Amirtharaj Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) B.E. (ECE), Mookambigai College of Engineering, 1992 M.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, 2007 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai Publications: International Journals : 1 International Conferences : 3 National Conferences : 2 Awards/Achievements: First in Mathematics (100%) in S.S.L.C. Examination Best Project Award at College, in UG Degree (Satellite TV Reception using Dish Antenna) Participated up to Third round (Regional Face to Face Round) of Master Minds Program (Exclusive Program for Faculty members by IBM s Rational SEED Program) in 2013 Areas of Interest: Mobile Computing Computer & Communication Networks Teaching Experience : 17 Years
Mr. K. Kanagaraj Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) M.C.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2001 M.Phil., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2004 M.E. (CSE), Anna University, 2006 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai Publications: International Conferences : 1 National Conferences : 3 Awards/Achievements: Cleared SET Exam in October 2012 International Certification - IBM Certified Websphere Studio Application Developer International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services Technical Paper Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing Areas of Interest: Cloud Computing XML & Web Services Teaching Experience : 12 years
Mr. A.D.C. Navin Dhinnesh Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) B.E. (ECE), MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1995 M.B.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2002 M.E. (CSE), National Engineering College, Anna University, 2008 Ph.D. (pursuing), Anna University, Chennai Publications: International Journals : 4 International Conferences : 2 National Conferences : 4 Areas of interest: Mobile Cellular Networks Teaching Experience : 11 years
Mr. N. Sundareswaran Assistant Professor B.E. (ECE), P.S.R. College of Engineering and Technology, M.K. University, 2004 M.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Anna university, 2008 Publications: International Journals : 1 International Conference : 2 National Conference : 1 Awards/Achievements: International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services Areas of interest: Network Security Teaching Experience : 7 years
Mr. S.S. Akilan Assistant Professor B.E. (CSE), P.S.R. College of Engineering and Technology, Anna University, 2006 M.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engg. College, Anna university, 2008 Publications: International Conference : 1 National Conference : 1 Awards/Achievements: International Certification - EMC Academic Associate in Cloud Infrastructure and Services Areas of interest: Android Apps Development Teaching Experience : 7 years
Mr.A.Subramanian Assistant Professor M.C.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 1998 M.B.A., Madurai Kamaraj University, 2012 M.Phil., (Computer Science) - Bharathiyar University, 2007 Publications: National Conference : 1 Areas of Interest: Database Management Systems Teaching Experience : 4 years
Ms.K.Madhana Assistant Professor B.E. (CSE), Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University, 2012 M.E. (CSE), Sona College of Technology, Anna University, 2014 Publications: International Journals : 2 International Conference : 1 Awards/Achievements: GATE Score, 2012 Areas of Interest: Data Structures Wireless Networks Teaching Experience : 1 year
Paper Publications of Faculty Published / Presented more than 124 technical papers in various International and National Journals/Conferences. International Journals : 23 National Journals : 6 International Conferences : 39 National Conferences : 56
External Excellence by Faculty Sl. No Academic Year Guest Lectures Judges Chair Person Keynote Address International / National Conference BoS Meeting Expert in Staff Selection Committee Ph.D. DC Meeting 1. 2014-2015 14 1 1 1 1 1 1 2. 2013-2014 20-5 1 4 - - 3. 2012-2013 11 4 2 2 1 1-4. 2011-2012 9 3 5-1 - 4 5. 2010-2011 11 3 3-2 - 1 6. 2009-2010 15 2 5 1 2 1 3
List of Research Projects applied during 2014-15 S.No Research proposal Investigators Organization 1. Remote Monitoring of Activity based Wellness of Elderly Human Beings By Using IOT and Data Mining Techniques PI: Dr. N. Sivaram, Professor / CSE CI: Mrs. C. Premalatha, Associate Professor / MCA Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi 2 Evaluation of HVOF Hard Coatings in Naval Materials and Simulation using Data Mining Tools PI: Dr. N. Selvakumar, Professor / Mechanical Engg. CI: Dr. P. Radha, Associate Professor / MCA Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi
Support Staff S.No. Name of Supporting Staff Designation 1. Mr. C. Baskar Computer Lab. Technician (Sl. Grade) 2. Mr. A. Christopher Technician 3. Mr. S. Kumaravel Attender
Special Features of MEPCO R2013 Autonomous Curriculum Percentage of new courses and courses with major revisions compared to Anna University curriculum - Chennai 2013 regulations => 20 % Curriculum designed to meet present expectations of IT Industry and enhance placement. Significant New Courses: Software Development for Mobile Devices, Application Development for Mobile Devices Laboratory, Web Services and Cloud Computing, SOA and Cloud Computing Laboratory, Advanced Java Technologies, Advanced Java Laboratory,.NET Framework and C#, C# and.net Programming, etc.
Curriculum Special Features Description Number of Courses List of new courses added 4 Courses list: Software Development for Mobile Devices, Application Development for Mobile Devices Laboratory, Web Services and Cloud Computing, SOA and Cloud Computing Laboratory No. of courses for direct employment 24 No. of courses that lead to innovation 9 No. of courses that enable research 5 No. of courses that address the needs of the society 19 No. of courses for Regional/National development 10
Learning Enhancement Methods One Mentor per class to counsel, motivate and guide the students Faculty Advisor to monitor the progress of Students Class Committee to monitor the progress of Teaching/Learning Remedial coaching for slow learners Extra Laboratory sessions in the evening Assignments, Group discussion, Tutorial Classes, Quiz, Seminar. Special test for needy students
International/National Seminar/Conference/Workshop Organised Event Academic Year 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Workshops 2 1 2 7 2 Conferences 1 1-1 - Seminars 1 1 1 2 1 Symposium 1-1 1 1
International Conference ICETMCA 2010
National Conference NCCSA 2012
National Workshops/Seminars Organised
Guest Lecture by Dr. Ruppa K. Thulasiram Associate Professor/CSE, University of Manitoba, Canada
Guest Lecture by Mr. C. Partheeban M/s. Entrust Inc., Canada
Guest Lecture by Mrs. Shanmuga Sundari CEO, M/s. KSJP Softech Resources Pvt. Ltd., USA
MCA Computer Laboratory No. of Computers : 85 Nos. Servers : 3 Clients : 82 No. of Printers : 4 Nos. Laser : 2 Dot Matrix : 1 Ink Jet : 1 UPS 10 KVA : 2 5 KVA : 1 Switches : 6 Nos. 24 Ports : 3 16 Ports : 3 : 3 Nos. Total Cost : Rs. 25,28,372/-
MCA Computer Laboratory No. of Internet service providers = 2 Reliance Infocom: 100 Mbps and BSNL: 100 Mbps LAN Speed - 100 Mbps Internet Speed - 100 Mbps Firewall details - Cyberoam Firewall
MCA Computer Laboratory
MCA Department Library
STUDENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES Guest Lectures & Workshops on latest topic beyond the curriculum and Syllabi. Weekly Association Activities and Student Symposiums (COSSAK 08, COSSAK 10, COSSAK 12 & GYAN MITRA 15) Value Added Courses on latest topic to enrich the Student knowledge Spoken Tutorial Courses from IIT Bombay Infosys campus connect programme Softskill & Placement Training by ethnus, Bangalore Aptitude Training by Axiom Software BEC Training by ethnus - certified by Cambridge University, UK. Free internet facility for the students to download study materials. Motivating students to appear for competitive exams Counseling the needy students Training for International Certification Courses CCNA Cloud Infrastructure and Services
NATIONAL LEVEL STUDENT SYMPOSIUMS
Symposium Championships Won
On Campus Placements S. No Batch No. of students placed in Campus Interview 1 2009-10 20 2 2010-11 33 3 2011-12 22 4 2012-13 25 5 2013-14 10 6 2014-15 28
Students Achievements in Technical Symposiums Year Events Prizes Won No. of Students Benefited 2009-10 16 16 50 2010-11 9 9 42 2011-12 12 12 39 2012-13 11 11 40 2013-14 9 9 45 2014-15 8 8 41
Students Paper Presentation Year No. of Papers Presented 2009-10 5 2010-11 3 2011-12 12 2012-13 8 2013-14 12 2014-15 8
Students External Excellence Description Sun Java Certification (Sun Microsystems) Cloud Infrastructure & Services Certification by EMC 2 No. of Students 7 13 CCNA Course Certification 15 Red Hat Linux Certification 1 NET (UGC) 1
Stipend Received during Project Work Year No. of Students 2010-2011 3 2011-2012 11 2012-2013 6 2013-2014 10 2014-2015 7 *Stipend Offered by: Infosys ZOHO Tiara Consultancy L & T Technologies Aricent etc.
MEPCO Management Scholarships Academic Year Name of the Student Year / Branch Concession given in their tuition fees 2014 15 N. Rohini II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/- J. Ananda Vadivu II Year MCA Rs. 17,500/- R. Saravana Kumar II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/- 2013 14 C. Divya III Year MCA Rs. 20,000/- D. Roja II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/- 2012-13 J. Glory Gnana Selvi III Year MCA Rs. 15,000/- P. Dorin Helma III Year MCA Rs. 10,000/- B. Gokila Devi II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/- C. Dhivya II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/- V.Suganya II Year MCA Rs. 10,000/- 2011-2012 S. Siva Sankari II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/- J. Glory Gnana Selvi II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/- P. Dorin Helma II Year MCA Rs. 10,000/- T. Sudha I Year MCA Rs. 20,000/= 2011-2010 M. Deepa III Year MCA Rs. 20,000/- S.M. Athiruban II Year MCA Rs. 20,000/= T. Sudha II Year MCA Rs. 15,000/-