{"id":373,"date":"2025-06-12T17:41:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T17:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/materials.iisc.ac.in\/~rondiya\/?p=373"},"modified":"2025-06-30T09:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:59:24","slug":"faculty-in-charge-of-placements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/materials.iisc.ac.in\/~rondiya\/faculty-in-charge-of-placements\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty In-Charge of Placements"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id373_3b97f3-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column373_f4d70b-8b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Prof. Sachin R. Rondiya<br>Faculty In-Charge, Industry Placements<br>Department of Materials Engineering, IISc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengthening Industry Connections &amp; Career Opportunities: <\/strong>As Faculty In-Charge of Industry Placements in the Department of Materials Engineering, IISc, I, Dr. Sachin R. Rondiya, am dedicated to enhancing student placements through strategic industry partnerships. To systematically improve placement opportunities and industrial engagement within the department, I formed an internal placement coordination team comprising M.Tech students. Together, we&#8217;ve been actively working to connect with leading industries, gather recruitment insights, and align departmental activities to better suit industry requirements. This student-driven team works closely with me, contributing fresh ideas and assisting in the smooth execution of placement-related activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column373_f24935-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column373_f24935-c2 > 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\/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Click to view enlarged versions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To bridge the gap between academics and real-world applications, I initiated the Industry-Academia Talk Series, bringing experts from Semiconductors, Aerospace, Metals, Polymers, and other sectors for interactive sessions with students. Through these interactions, students gain invaluable exposure to real-world challenges, career pathways, and the evolving role of Materials Engineers across industries. Each session is crafted to be interactive and insightful, encouraging students to actively engage with industry veterans and expand their understanding of practical applications, market trends, and future opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to organizing talks, I personally visit companies and industrial R&amp;D centers to understand their goals, technological directions, and human resource needs. These visits not only strengthen our professional relationships but also offer firsthand insights into the competencies industries seek in fresh graduates. Based on these learnings, I have periodically proposed industry-aligned updates in our undergraduate and M.Tech curricula, helping to introduce elective courses, modules, and workshops focused on areas with strong industrial demand, thereby enhancing our students&#8217; employability and readiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prof. Sachin R. RondiyaFaculty In-Charge, Industry PlacementsDepartment of Materials Engineering, IISc Strengthening Industry Connections &amp; Career Opportunities: As Faculty In-Charge of Industry Placements in the Department of Materials Engineering, IISc, I, Dr. Sachin R. Rondiya, am dedicated to enhancing student placements through strategic industry partnerships. 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