VEERENDRA SINGH THAKUR

Assistant Professor and Head of Department – Mechanical Engineering, Shri Ram Group of Institutions, Jabalpur. Tenure: 10/09/2013 to present.

• Leading the Mechanical Engineering Department, overseeing academic planning, faculty coordination, and departmental administration.
• Managing AICTE (New Delhi) approval processes and RGPV (Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya) affiliation documentation with precision and compliance.
• Actively involved in student counselling, academic guidance, and career mentorship to improve student outcomes and satisfaction.
• Teaching undergraduate-level courses in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on practical and conceptual clarity.
• Coordinating admission counselling and academic orientation for prospective engineering students.
• Liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure adherence to statutory norms and timely submission of institutional data.
• Spearheading departmental initiatives to enhance teaching quality, student engagement, and research-oriented activities.

Post Graduate Certification in Thermal Power Plant Engineering, National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Ministry of Power, Government. Of India, duration: [2012] – [2013], comprehensive training in the operation, control, and maintenance of thermal power plants.

• Covered key topics such as power plant instrumentation, boiler and turbine operation, electrical systems, power plant safety, and efficiency optimization.
• Gained hands-on experience through simulator training and field visits to operational thermal power stations.
• Acquired knowledge of energy conversion systems, environmental regulations, and grid integration.
• Trained in compliance with CEA (Central Electricity Authority) regulations for thermal plant operation.

• Conducted assessments and tests to evaluate student growth throughout the semester.
  Administered terminal papers and tests to gauge learning outcomes accurately.
  Ensured student success during lab sessions with hands-on support and guidance.
  Maintained meticulous attendance and comprehensive records for each student.
  Incorporated visual aids and interactive materials into teaching practices.
  Facilitated various activities designed to encourage student engagement.
  Addressed student concerns effectively, contributing to a supportive classroom atmosphere.
  Offered supplementary classes for students needing assistance to bolster their skills.