Seven Integrated MTech (Materials Engineering) students from the School of Engineering Sciences and Technology (SEST) at the University of Hyderabad have successfully completed a 1-month internship and training program at JSW Steel Ltd, Salem Works. The students gained valuable insights into the steelmaking process, quality assurance, and industrial practices.

Left to Right: Mr. Piyush Gupta, Mr. Rahul Ram, Mr. Raj Gupta, Mr. Charan, Mr. Tarun (Deputy Manager, R&D, JSW Steel Ltd, Salem Works), Mr. Vidhyasagar, Manager, R&D, JSW Steel Ltd, Salem Works), Intern from Anna University, Ms. Tejasree, Ms. Sri Vaishnavi and Ms. Anshika Pal

The students had the opportunity to observe and understand several industrial practices that contribute to the efficiency of large-scale systems, as well as the safety protocols essential for operating within a major industrial environment. Additionally, they learned about the different methods of material selection involved in steel production, which has broadened their perspective on engineering decision-making.

I.M.Tech. (Materials Engineering) students with Dr. Sambandam Manjini (Middle) (Vice President, TS and R&D, JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works) and Ms. Kalaivani G (AGM, QAD, JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works)

The knowledge and experience they have gained during this period will benefit their academic and research prospects.

Dr. Sambandam Manjini, Vice President (TS and R&D), JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works, generously arranged the students’ internship, training, and accommodation. Dr. Manjini is on the school board of SEST. At the JSW plant, the students were mentored by Mr. M. Vidhyasagar, Manager of R&D, JSW Steel Ltd, Salem Works. Ms. Swikruti Behuria, HR, L&D Team at JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works, arranged the logistics for the students.

I.M.Tech. (Materials Engineering) students in front of the main gate of JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works

The students and the faculty of SEST genuinely thank Dr. Manjini, Mr. Vidhyasagar, and Ms. Swikurti for their encouragement, help, and guidance. SEST thanks JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works, for providing this opportunity to the students.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. V. V. S. S. Srikanth, Prof. Koteswararao V. Rajulapati, and Prof. Jaiprakash Gautam, faculty of SEST, coordinated with JSW Steel Ltd., Salem Works, for this internship.

SEST heartily congratulates the students for their successful completion of the internship program.