The Department of Civil Engineering organized an Alumni Guest Lecture on 06.10.206 through online mode. The session was delivered by Er. Akshay Prathapkumar, Project Head, Yadgreen Agricultural Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who belongs to the 2017–2021 of the department.
Objective of the session to create awareness among Civil Engineering students about the Environment sustainability and green construction job opportunities globally.
Ms.M.Aarthikumari, a third-year student, welcomed the gathering.Ms.R. Priyadharshini, a final-year student, introduced the Chief Guest. Dr.K.Sharmiladevi, Head of the Department, formally introduced the alumni speaker.
The session provided students with valuable insights into emerging career opportunities for Civil Engineers in environment, sustainability, carbon management, natural resource conservation and environmental management and also he highlighted the growing importance of sustainable development, responsible utilization of natural resources, resource conservation and carbon-conscious practices in the present engineering scenario.
The speaker also discussed the significance of water and soil resource management, salinity-related challenges, environmental protection and sustainable agricultural practices and highlighted the role of engineers in developing appropriate and sustainable solutions.
Speaker shared his experience in Yadgreen Environment Company, Saudi Arabia. How they made desert into greenery ambience by cultivating mangroove trees.
The session was interactive and informative, with students actively participating and gaining a better understanding of emerging professional opportunities and the changing role of Civil Engineers in addressing environmental and sustainability challenges. The vote of thanks was delivered by Ms.E.Sreeja, a third-year student.
A total of 102 participants attended the event, including 93 students and 9 faculty members.
Outcome of the event: The students gained knowledge on the career options in environment sustainability and also they had clear idea about net zero and carbon foot print impacts on environment.
POs and PEOs Coverage:
This session contributed to the attainment of the following:
- Program Outcomes (POs): PO1 – Engineering Knowledge, PO2 – Problem Analysis, PO6 – The Engineer and the world, PO7 – Environment and Sustainability, PO8 – Ethics, PO11 – Life-Long Learning.
- Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): [Global reputation, Fundamental knowledge and Continuous learning.]
SDG Alignment:
This event contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 11 – Sustainability Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 15 – Life on Land
