Kumar Balachandran is designated as an Expert in the Area of Wireless Communication Networks at Ericsson. This position represents the second highest technical level for individual contributors in a company of over 100000 employees. Kumar is an alumnus of NIT(formerly REC) Trichy, having graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering in the 1986 batch and later having obtained his Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Computer and Systems Engineering, from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1988 and 1992. Kumar Balachandran has contributed to the progress of all five generations of mobile cellular communications as an individual researcher in the Corporate/Industry category: Recent technical contributions have addressed regulatory policy around radio spectrum for mobile broadband in the United States, including work on spectrum sharing solutions. Kumar has emphasized the importance of licensing spectrum to mobile operators and was involved in creating Ericsson’s technical arguments to the FCC on repurposing of the broadcast band at 600 MHz. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the field of communication engineering, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Corporate / Industry.

Giridhar R.V. is the Vice President and Director, Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group, Intel Corporation, USA. During Giri’s leadership, Intel has been recognized for its advances in Non-volatile memory technology with 3 industry awards. Giridhar graduated from REC Trichy in 1980 and went on to get an M.Engg. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA. He joined Intel Corporation in Santa Clara working as a Process Integration Engineer responsible and holds 6 US patents. Giri has served in R and D Management positions for the last 22 years. Over his 34 years at Intel, Giri has worked on or overseen the development of 1 EPROM technology and 15 generations of Flash memory; in the process driving Intel Flash memory to > 1 million-fold increase in density. The advancement in Flash memory density and cost has made many commonly available products today including cellphones and portable computing viable. Flash memory is also the basis of Solid State Drives (SSD) used in PCs and Datacenters. At Intel, the Non-volatile Memory Solutions Group is the fastest growing business segment with revenues over $3B in ’17. Over the last 6 years his group at Intel developed 2 novel Non-volatile memory technologies: 3D NAND and 3D Xpoint. Intel recently announced the 1st commercially available 1 Tb Flash memory die as well as the 1st 4 bits/cell 3D NAND memory: landmarks in Flash memory history. His group also drove process development for a revolutionary new memory technology: 3DXPoint the 1st Storage Class Memory in history. 3DXPont provides much faster performance than Flash at an order of magnitude higher density than DRAMs while also maintaining non-volatility. Memory hierarchy in computing is being re-architected by Intel to take advantage of the unique cost/performance capability of 3DXPont technology. In recognition of his amazing contributions to the field of non-volatile memory solutions, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Corporate / Industry.

Rajamanohar serves as the Executive Director of the biggest engineering and manufacturing division of the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, comprising five BHEL units - the High Pressure Boiler Plant and the Seamless Steel Tube Plant at Tiruchirappalli, the Power Plant Piping Unit at Thirumayam, the Piping Centre at Chennai and the Industrial Valves Plant at Goindwal in the Punjab. He is an alumnus of NIT(formerly REC) Trichy twice over, having graduated in electrical and electronics engineering in the 1980 batch and later having obtained his Masters degree in Process Control and Instrumentation engineering also from NIT Trichy. He has distinguished career spanning nearly four decades in key functions including manufacturing, materials management, marketing, outsourcing, capacity augmentation, modernization and planning and development in BHEL. Rajamanohar implemented the two biggest modernization and capacity augmentation schemes in the history of the BHEL Trichy Complex at an investment of over Rs 1500 crore involving manufacturing technology development, global sourcing and commissioning of the entire spectrum of customised machine tools to facilitate the manufacture of BHEL's new range of state-of-the-art supercritical steam generators and the operationalization of the greenfield second unit of the High Pressure Boiler Plant. Posted as head of the new Unit-II of the High Pressure Boiler Plant, Rajamanohar successfully established the manufacturing processes for complex components of supercritical steam generators and was successful in motivating the workforce of mostly young recruits to adopt a productive work culture based on team work, cooperation and a positive attitude towards technological challenges. Rajamanohar became General Manager in 2012 and took up the challenge of streamlining and modernizing the outsourcing function and in 2015, he took over as Head, Planning and Development, where he was successful in critical technology tie-ups and was subsequently given additional responsibility for the manufacture of advanced products for nuclear and defence applications. Rajamanohar was elevated as head of BHEL's Trichy Complex in 2016 at a time when it was faced with the most difficult challenges in its fifty-three year history but was able to successfully put the division back on the growth path within a very short time, give a thrust to the development of cutting edge technologies through in-house R and D and introduce new products and services to tap new markets with considerable business potential for the future. Rajamanohar is an avid sportsman, known for his exceptional people skills, task focus and mentoring capability and is widely travelled, having visited several countries including Germany, France and Spain. He has served the industry as Chairman of Indian Welding Society, Southern Zone and is a recipient of the Best Engineer Award of the Institution of Engineers (India). In recognition of his extraordinary administrative calibre in industry and contributions to the field of manufacturing, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Corporate / Industry.

Subrahmanian K is the Executive Vice Chairman of India’s leading infrastructure company, AFCONS Infrastructure Limited, part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. He is an alumnus of NIT(formerly REC) Trichy, having graduated in Mechanical Engineering in the 1980 batch and later having obtained his Post Graduate Diploma from the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering, Mumbai in 1982. Subrahmanian has around 35 years of experience in Infrastructure Sector. He has been the Managing Director of AFCONS infrastructure for more than 15 years and during his stint as Managing Director, the topline of company has grown by more than 20% CAGR in the last decade and it maintained profitability even during most challenging phases of infrastructure sector. Under his leadership AFCONS has created its own niche of delivering most complex and challenging infrastructure projects ahead of schedule and creating new benchmark in the sector, to name a few are Chennai metro, Rohtang tunnel (world’s longest motorable tunnel above 13000 feet), Chenab bridge (world’s tallest arch railway bridge), Jammu-Udhampur road(fastest completed hill road in NHAI’s history). AFCONS also ventured into newer territories like Oil & Gas and become first company in India to install process platform using float-over technology. He is one of the youngest non - promoter Managing Director in infrastructure sector. Subrahmanian is a recipient of the Bharat Shiromani Award, 2004 in recognition for his notable contributions in the construction industry and also a recipient of the distinguished NITIE Alumni Award. In recognition of his extraordinary administrative calibre in industry and contributions to the field of manufacturing, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Corporate / Industry.

Srihari Balakrishnan has been serving as the Managing Director since 2004 for more than a period of 10 years. Srihari graduated from the erstwhile Regional Engineering College Tiruchirappalli (now known as National Institute of Technology - Tiruchirappalli) in year 1990 from the Department of Chemical Engineering and later earned his Masters degree from the Cornell University, USA in 1991. Srihari set up the state of the art first denim plant of KG Denim Ltd.,(KGDL) in Jadayampalayam, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore at a cost of Rs 51 crores within a record time of 6 months without time and cost overrun and achieving 86% capacity utilization with in 8 months is a showcase for his administrative capacity. KGDL was the first Company in Coimbatore to come out with public issue of Redeemable Non Convertible Debentures for Rs 43.36 crores. Srihari is also the Director of Textile Sector Skill Council, Texpreneurs Federation and Indian Cotton Federation. He is also an active member in various other associations. Srihari was one of the earliest to tap venture capital in 1999 when he founded AMOEBA TELECOM Private Ltd., in telecom sector with funding from GE and Intel. Srihari lays great emphasis on 5S, Quality Systems, MIS development and also Computerization. The companies under his management has own Enterprise Resource Planning Modules suited to the specific needs of spinning and weaving businesses. Not only the manufacturing operations have ISO Certification, the Corporate Function of SKML too has got ISO 9001: 2008 Certification. With the mission to develop the Textile Industry, he promoted Indian Texpreneurs Federation(ITF) along with other likeminded textile entrepreneurs in 2015 which has now grown to a great extent. In recognition of his excellent contributions in the field of textile business the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial Venture.

Swaminathan Jayaraman is the founder and CEO of Vascular Concepts Ltd, and Vascular Innovations Co., Ltd.. He has been a pioneer & creative leader in the Cardiovascular Industry by consistently endeavouring in developing & providing innovative products of technological excellence & services for the cardiovascular Device Industry. These products include the range of Interventional Cardiology Products for treating Coronary Artery Disease and Structural Heart Disease. Swaminathan graduated from the erstwhile Regional Engineering College Tiruchirappalli (now known as National Institute of Technology - Tiruchirappalli) in year 1986 from the department of Chemical Engineering and later earned his Masters degree from the University of Texas, US in 1988. Swaminathan is well recognized in the industry for serving the medical needs of the Indian society, by mainly focusing on offering international life-saving products affordable to mankind. His relentless commitment & foresight to fostering a culture of research and maintaining high manufacturing standards & focused patient care, while evolving with premium quality products have created a revolutionary and disruptive shift in the Indian Cardiology market. Founded by Swaminathan, Vascular Concepts is the winner of Alexandria-Frost & Sullivan's ‘Best Medical Devices company of the year' 2010 as well as ‘Business Week Award’ as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in India. In recognition of his outstanding professional contributions in the field of cardio-vascular technology as Entrepreneur, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Distinguished Alumnus Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurial Venture.

Praveen Kumar serves as the Centre Head, Young Scientist Centre, DRDO, (ARDE) Pune, one of the 7 unique Centers initiated by DRDO on the behest of Govt. of India as an instrument to provide opportunity to the young talent of the DRDO to showcase their leadership skills. Praveen Kumar obtained Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, from the erstwhile Regional Engineering College Tiruchirappalli (now known as National Institute of Technology - Tiruchirappalli) in year 2002. He earned his Ph.D. in sensor materials from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai in 2011. Praveen Kumar is the Centre Head, Centre for Functional Materials and Engineering, Young Scientist Centre, since 2015 and thereby bridging the gap between the fabrication of functional materials and sensor devices in the defense sector. He is also serving as the Group Director, PZT Centre, ARDE Pune, since 2017 and Coordinator, Materials panel, Armament Research Board, DRDO since 2014. Praveen Kumar had devised the policy and roadmap for path breaking technologies, required for the defence applications by exploring the territories of defence long term technological requirements. He also worked towards bridging the gap between the functional materials development and sensor device fabrications. His significant contributions towards Dynamic Shock Wave Testing of High Energy Density Ceramics for pulse power, High Porous Piezoceramics for wideband transducers and Piezo transducer elements for underwater applications are well appreciated. His exceptional accomplishments in indigenous development of import substitute piezo-materials and devices like Nano sensor patches, Ultrasonic cleaner for gun barrels and Piezo-electric vibration sensors, have resulted in huge FE savings. Praveen’s incessant efforts in introducing the fabricated transducer arrays in the Naval Sub-marines and Torpedo System enhancing self-reliance in the field of electro-ceramics and being effective in his Techno-managerial role as Coordinator, Materials Panel in Armament Research Board, have fetched him DRDO Young Scientist Award – 2013 and DRDO National Technology Day Award – 2011 In recognition of his overt contributions to the field of Science and Technology and Academics at a young age, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on him this Young Alumnus Achiever Award for Excellence in Academics / Research.

Jeyshree Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M which is the highest technical designation possible and she is the first woman Engineer to hold that position. She joined 3M in St. Paul Minnesota in 1993 and from her tenure there she holds 61 patents for a variety of innovations. Jeyshree Seth completed her B. Tech in Chemical Engineering at NITT(formerly the REC Trichy) in 1989and pursued a Masters and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University in NY, USA. The sustainable products and technologies that Jayshree has developed have had a significant impact in advancing companies, enhancing homes and improving lives. She has also had a tremendous impact as a role-model, for scientists, innovators, women, Asians, Indians etc. Jayshree was also recently appointed as 3M’s first ever Chief Science Advocate and is using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise and professional experience to advance science and communicate the importance and benefits of science in everyday life. A focus area will be making science more accessible and fostering a new generation of scientists and science advocates. Her recent appointment as an advocate for science is further establishing a lasting impact and legacy. The appointment of Jayshree to the role of chief science advocate builds on 3M’s 40-year commitment to foster the next generation of scientists and improve lives. Across the United States and internationally, 3M provides substantial resources to support STEM initiatives. In recognition of her extraordinary administrative calibre in industry and contributions to the field of manufacturing, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is proud to confer on her this Distinguished Alumna Award for Excellence in Corporate / Industry.