{"id":2944,"date":"2025-09-21T10:10:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T10:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=2944"},"modified":"2025-09-21T10:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T10:10:34","slug":"16th-convocation-at-hindustan-institute-of-technology-and-science-hits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/?p=2944","title":{"rendered":"16th Convocation at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24ce2bc5-4969-4a1c-a325-966c277640f7-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24ce2bc5-4969-4a1c-a325-966c277640f7-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24ce2bc5-4969-4a1c-a325-966c277640f7-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24ce2bc5-4969-4a1c-a325-966c277640f7-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24ce2bc5-4969-4a1c-a325-966c277640f7-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chennaiexpress.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/24ce2bc5-4969-4a1c-a325-966c277640f7.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16th Convocation at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chennai, 20th September 2025 : The 16th Convocation of The Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) was held at the Bay Range Campus. H.E. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, Ambassador of Eritrea and Dean of Diplomatic Corps (India), graced the event as the chief guest. Mr. Rajesh Nambiar &#8211; NASSCOM president, Dr. Abraham Varughese- Director, Naval Science &amp; Technological Laboratory (NSTL), DRDO, and Dr. C. Emmanuel &#8211; Director, Academics and Research, Gleneagles Health City, Chennai, were the guest of honours for HITS\u2019s most prestigious event of the year. The celebration was presided over by the Chancellor, Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese. The event was also attended by esteemed officials of HITS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More than 2500 graduating students received their UG, PG degrees and Ph.Ds in multiple streams including Engineering, Architecture, Law, Management, Basic and applied sciences, liberal arts, Health Science and Hindustan online \u2013 CODE. The prizes were awarded to 88 rank holders, underlining their exceptional achievements. The Chief Guest and Chancellor conferred the awards and the degrees to the recipients, with immense pride and honour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the convocation ceremony, the University awarded the chief guest H.E. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam with Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) for his boundless contribution in humanities, culture, peace and society. The University awarded the Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Mr. Rajesh Nambiar, for his three decades of excellence in digital transformation, and to Dr. Abraham Varughese for his outstanding achievements in technology and global research, and to Dr. C. Emmanuel for his contribution and leadership in healthcare development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the 16th Convocation Day, HITS also inaugurated CPS Lab (Cyber Physical Systems Laboratory), in partnership with iHub &#8211; AwaDH, IIT Ropar, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), DST, Government of India. The IIT Ropar CPS Lab was inaugurated by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja &#8211; Director, IIT Ropar, in the presence of Dr. Radhika Triksha- CEO, Mr. Aditya Madan &#8211; CLO and others. The Cyber Physical Systems Laboratory at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science offers hands-on training and research experience for Undergraduate Research Interns &amp; Junior Research Fellows across interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of Agriculture Automation, Information Systems, and Water Treatment Technologies. The program is designed to equip students and researchers with cutting-edge knowledge and practical experience in developing sustainable, AI-enabled cyber-physical solutions for agriculture and water systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HITS also inaugurated the TANCAM Centre of Excellence at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science giving students direct access to world-class facilities and hands-on training in advanced manufacturing using the acclaimed 3D EXPERIENCE platform from Dassault Syst\u00e8mes. The TANCAM Centre of Excellence was inaugurated by Thiru Sandeep Nanduri &#8211; IAS, in the presence of Mr. Vijaydeepan &#8211; CEO, TANCAM and others. Through this collaboration, students will gain practical experience, industry-relevant skills, and exposure to leading-edge technology to make them career-ready and globally competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the convocation ceremony, the Founder Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Award for Best Research was conferred by Ms. Swathi N, Ph.D. Scholar ECE for her exemplary contributions towards research, growth and development. Founder Chancellor, Dr. (Mrs.) Elizabeth Verghese Award for best academic proficiency was presented to Mr. Vishnu Priyan J, B.Tech IT (CS), in recognition of his academic excellence. Chancellor Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese award for best outgoing student was bagged by Ms. Shivaranjeni from B.Tech, Aero in recognition of her excellent performance in academic curricular and co-curricular throughout her journey at the campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor of HITS and Chairman of the Hindustan Group of Institutions, addressed the students, offering words of encouragement and empowerment. He congratulated the degree holders on their academic accomplishments and urged them to continue their pursuit of knowledge for decades to come. Dr. Anand, emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, curiosity, research and innovation irrespective of challenges and opportunity in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his address, the chief guest H.E. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, shared life altering instances from his own academic and professional journey, highlighting the challenges and opportunities, encouraging the graduates to embrace a spirit of curiosity, learning, and the compassion to follow their passions with uncompromised determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vice-Chancellor (I\/C), Dr. S. Ganesan presented his Annual Report on the occasion of 16th Convocation, highlighting the milestones and achievements of the year 2024 -2025, the wide opportunities created, benchmarks accomplished, global MOUs, one-of-a-kind infrastructure, mapping the hard work and dedication from every individual involved to mark such a historic year at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event epitomized the mission of HITS to empower the next generation leaders, researchers, innovators, market trend-setters and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>16th Convocation at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) Chennai, 20th September 2025 : The 16th Convocation of The Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) was held at the Bay Range Campus. H.E. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, Ambassador of Eritrea and Dean of Diplomatic Corps (India), graced the event as the chief guest. 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