SRM University-AP plans to roll out a B.Tech. program in Health Engineering,blending electronics,AI,computer science,medical sciences. Launch set for August 2026 after recent forum aimed at boosting academia-healthcare industry ties.
On Saturday,university hosted Healthcare Industry-Academia Dialogue Forum. 13 big names from India's healthcare tech and medical device sectors attended. Goal: partnerships and curriculum tweaks to match industry needs. K.A. Sunitha,head of Health Engineering Department and BRAIN Lab coordinator,led talks.
Industry reps from Philips,Baxter International,Stryker,Medtronic met with faculty. They explored research collaborations,teaching methods . Also talked student internships and industry-backed projects,with focus on new fields like mental health.
Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar stressed university's vision for Health Engineering Department. It's expanding research ecosystem,including famed Quantum Research Centre. Forum focused on AI-driven healthcare solutions,need for industry-aligned curriculum .
C.V. Tomy,Dean of School of Engineering and Sciences,and Srinivasan Thirumalai,Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation,joined dialogue . Industry leaders showed commitment to crafting curriculum that arms grads with practical skills for real-world healthcare issues…
