LOYOLA ACADEMY
Degree & PG College (Autonomous)
A “College with Potential For Excellence” by UGC
Affiliated to Osmania University Established in 1978
Institution Innovation Council
Rev. Fr. Dr. N.B. BABU SJ
PRESIDENT
Institution’s Innovation Council, Loyola Academy.
President's Message
Loyola Academy is encouraging its students towards innovations, research by including major project in the curriculum for the past 40 years. Loyola academy is encouraging research and innovations among its faculty by providing seed grant as well as incentives for Awards, Patents and Publications. It has MOUs with several Industrial and educational institutes for collaborative research. College is also focussing on students who want to become entrepreneurs by programs like RAWEP, Earn while learn and setting units under Agricultural Experience Learning Program (AELP). It established incubation centres like Nursery management, Organic farming unit, Vermicompost Unit, Food Processing and Value Addition Unit, Mushroom development unit and Baking Pilot plant. To promote multi disciplinary research Loyola Academy is organising several national and international Seminars/workshops/Conferences for the staff and students to improve their innovative ideas every year. This year we established Institution’s Innovation Council to organise more activities on Entrepreneurship, innovations and skill development for the development of both faculty and students.
Dr. Zakir Hussain
Convener and Dean of Science and research, Loyola Academy, Alwal, Secunderabad
DR. Zakir Hussain is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering and Dean of Research at Loyola Academy
DR. Zakir has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy and Leadership from O P Jindal Global University (An Institute of Eminence), and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Psychology from Dr. B. R. Ambedker Open University (State Government University), Hyderabad.
DR. Zakir obtained PG Diploma in Cyber Laws and Intellectual Property Rights from The University of Hyderabad (An Institute of Eminence) after Obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (An “Institute of National Importance” along the Lines of IIT’s Established by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India), Jais, Uttar Pradesh. As mandated by the Ordinance of Ph.D. he has done rigorous Ph.D. coursework at The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. DR. Zakir completed his M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) from Andhra University, B.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) from JNTU, Kakinada, and Diploma (Chemical Engineering) from Government Polytechnic, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He has qualified for a rigorous course for a Post Diploma in Fire and Industrial Safety Management from Bharat Sevak Samaj (National Development Agency Established in 1952 by the Planning Commission, Government of India).
DR. Zakir has completed “9” short-term courses from Prestigious Organizations like The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing-Indian Space Research Organization (IIRS-ISRO), Elsevier, American Chemical Society (ACS), Publons by Clarivate Analytics, etc. He has Filed Two Patent Applications with Indian Patent Office.
DR. Zakir has Many Awards for his Credit and his Research Articles are Published in Various High-Impact Factor International & National Journals, Book Chapters, and Monographs. He has presented his research at “25” National & International Conferences, Seminars, and Symposiums.
DR. Zakir has Attended “33” Seminars and Successfully completed “8” Workshops & “11” Faculty Development Programmes Conducted by Various Prestigious institutes of the Government of India. He Organized Many Scientific Events Such As Webinars, Guest Lectures, Industrial Visits, Seminars, Lab-to-School Programs, and Virtual Industrial Tours.
DR. Zakir is Having a Blend of Industrial and Academic Experience. His Research Expertise & Interest includes Catalysis (Heterogeneous and Homogeneous), Biomass Utilization & Conversion, Biofuels & Biodiesel Production, Simulation, Green Separations, Ionic Liquids, Carbon dioxide (CO2) Capture, Natural Gas Sweetening, Dye Removal, Adsorption, Materials Science & Engineering, Deep Eutectic Solvents, Bio-degradation, Intellectual property rights; patent laws; Rural education / Rural development.
DR. Zakir is a Reviewer for Various International Journals Published by World-Renowned Publishers like ACS, Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, and various Conferences.
DR. Zakir is a Third Party Evaluator (Research) for The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, at Seoul National University, South Korea.
DR. Zakir is a Member of Various Scientific Societies like ASTM, ACS, IAAM, IAEng, SPE, IHRO, etc.
About IIC
Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has established ‘MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of Innovation among all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The primary mandate of MIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes while they are informative years.
MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) across selected HEIs. A network of IICs are established to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an innovation promotion ecosystem in the campuses. MIC has established Institution’s Innovation Council in more than 2700 Institutions till December 2021.
Major Focus
To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
- Start-up supporting mechanism in HEIs.
- Prepare institute for ATAL Ranking of institutions on innovation achievements framework.
- Establish function ecosystem for scouting ideas and pre-incubation of ideas.
- Develop better cognitive ability among students.
Function of IIC
- To conduct various Innovation, IPR and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by MIC in time bound fashion.
- Identify and reward innovations and share success stories.
- Organize periodic workshops/ seminars/ interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and create a mentor pool for student innovators.
- Network with peers and national entrepreneurship development organizations.
- Create an Institution’s Innovation portal to highlight innovative projects carried out by institution’s faculty and students.
- Organize Hackathons, idea competition, mini-challenges etc. with the involvement of industries.
Institution’s Innovation Council of Loyola Academy
Fr. Dr. N. B. Babu SJ Principal
Dr. Zakir Hussain Convener
Fr. Dr. M. L. Thomas SJ Asst. Prof. in Chemistry
Mr. Bala Praveen Coordinator
Mrs. Mary Patricia Coordinator
Mrs. Hilda Margaret Coordinator
Dr. K. Rama President
Dr.Kavitha Joshi Dean, Management
Dr. L. Radhika Rani Vice President
Dr. A. Bhavani Coordinator
EXTERNAL MEMBERS
- Dr. Nandita Sethi – Founder & MD of The Entrepreneur Zone (TEZ)
- P S N Murthy– Consulting Expert, Microfinance * Financial Inclusion * Financial/Business/Digital Literacy *Skill/Entrepreneurship Development * MSME * NGO Management *CSR
3.Sathish Yellanki – Managing Director- Skyess Techno solutions.
MEMBERS
Dr. Suchitra Naidu- Dean of Academics
Mrs. A. Anjani Kumari- Coordinator, Skill development Cell
Mrs. Saras Chandra- Dean of Student affairs
Dr. P. Suresh Kumar- Assistant controller of Examinations
Mrs. Jayamadhuri latha – Department of Biotechnology
Ms. K. Ketana- Coordinator, Internship
Mrs. P.Y.Radhika- Department of Commerce
Dr. Shakira Sultana- Department of Mathematics
Mrs. Arpita Rani- Department of Computer Science
Mrs. Gurudevi- Department of Biotechnology
Ms. A. Hima Bindu – Department of Mass Communication
Ms. Priya – Department of Commerce
Ms. Bindu Babu- Department of Mathematics
Ms. K. Nandini- Department of Computer Science
Ms. S. Lakshmi- Department of Computer Science
Mr. Sujeeth Sujay- Department of English
STUDENT MEMBERS
| Name of Member | Name of the Dept | Key Role/Position assigned in IIC | |
| 1 | Ch.L.Anuhya | NBT | Internship Coordinator |
| 2 | Bhavana A | ACS | Internship Coordinator |
| 3 | Tanay Singh | NEL | IIEDC |
| 4 | Abhishek Singh | NET | Member |
| 5 | S.Deekshita K | NEL | IPR Coordinator |
| 6 | Cyril.N.Francis | ACS | IPR Coordinator |
| 7 | Keerthi | B.Com honors | Member |
| 8 | Pavan Sai | NET | Member |
| 9 | Tanish | B.Com DIAF | Innovation Coordinator |
| 10 | Akhil Reddy | NET | Innovation Coordinator |
| 11 | Lydia kannan | NEL | Member |
| 12 | Jayendar Reddy | AMSCS | Member |
| 13 | Shashi kumar | AMSCS | Member |
| 14 | Aditya D | NEL | Social Media Coordinator |
| 15 | Ria M | NMC | Social Media Coordinator |
| 16 | Bhanu Charan Reddy | NET | Member |
| 17 | Gautami | B.Com Strategic Finance | Member |
| 18 | Jaya vardhan M | NCH | Start up Coordinator |
| 19 | Rowena Winifred .C | BBA | Member |
| 20 | V.Pranav | BBA | Start up Coordinator |
| 21 | Shiksha Tiwari | ACS | Member |
| 22 | Ch.Sandhya | ACS | Member |
TESTIMONIALS:
1.I’m indeed very glad to acknowledge the invaluable services rendered by the IIC to our Institution. Ever since it’s inception, the cell under the able and dedicated guidance of Dr. K.Vijaya Lakshmi, has been a beacon of light to many aspiring Entrepreneurs and Researchers. The increase in ideation and creativity is the witness to their hard work. I wish them many more success in the years to come.- Fr. Arul Jothi, Vice principal, Loyola Academy.
2.I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the entire team behind the IIC, including the dedicated faculty members, mentors, and administrators who have worked tirelessly to make this initiative a resounding success. I look forward to witnessing the continued growth and impact of the Institution’s Innovation Council as it continues to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators and change-makers.- Dr.K. Rama, IQAC Coordinator, Loyola Academy.
3.The Institution’s Innovation Council of Loyola Academy has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping our institution into a hub of creativity, entrepreneurship, and progress.Prof. Kavitha Waghray, Dean, School of food Technology and Management.
4.Though I am new to the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, I was amazed at the transformation and innovative thinking and I have acquired knowledge. I look forward to the upcoming activities that help to create awareness, and inculcate a culture of innovation amongst the students. We can dare to come up with any idea, with a possibility of transforming it into a business plan later.- Dr. Veera swamy Marri. Dean, School of Commerce, Loyola Academy
5. As an Innovation Ambassador (IA), trained by the Prestigious institutes like Union Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and AICTE’s Institution Innovation Council(IIC) I feel privileged and blessed .This orientation has empowered and enabled me to show the path to my students to be the Innovators with the limited resources that they have, so I Extend my gratitude from the Inner core of my heart to both Institutes for their Initiative.- G. Ratna Vani, Dean School of Arts. Innovation Ambassador.
6.I had the incredible opportunity to witness firsthand the power of innovation and incubation at Loyola Academy College, and I must say it was a transformative experience. This institution truly understands the importance of fostering creativity, nurturing entrepreneurship, and pushing the boundaries of traditional education.
I cannot speak highly enough of the role Loyola Academy College played in shaping my mindset and providing me with the skills and resources to pursue my own entrepreneurial journey. The education I received there wasn’t limited to textbooks and lectures; it extended to cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and fostering a passion for innovation that I carry with me to this day. – Dr. G.Anitha Mary, Dean, School of Informatics, Loyola Academy.
7.Through various programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities, the IIC has been instrumental in inspiring the next generation of innovators and
entrepreneurs-Dr.Rachel Shalini, Dean, School of Management, Loyola Academy.
8. The IIC’s commitment to research and development is commendable. Its support for faculty research projects, funding opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art resources has significantly enriched our research endeavors in the Faculty of Sciences..- P.Thirupathi, Dean School of Sciences, Loyola Academy.
9.IIC is an excellent initiative to create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem and start-up supporting mechanisms in Higher Education Institutions. The IIC has a wide variety of activities to encourage students and research scholars to make start-ups. IIC is an excellent platform for Industry Institute Interaction. It is a great opportunity to be a part of Loyola Academy’s IIC. It is a good platform for students to develop their ideas into start-ups. It is a great path for future innovations and a great initiative from our institution. – Mrs. G. Sirisha, Additional Controller of Examinations, Loyola Academy, Secunderabad
10.In the era of globalization, innovation is the need of the hour and plays an important role in holistic development. As one of the coordinators of IIC, I explore every opportunity to innovate and guide students to innovate and safeguard their intellectual property.– Dr.Zakir Hussain, IPR Activity Coordinator
11.The IIC has cultivated a vibrant culture of innovation within our institution. Through workshops, seminars, and various programs, it has instilled a sense of curiosity and a passion for innovation among students and faculty alike.– Dr.P.Suresh Kumar, Head, Department of M.Sc.Bio Technology.
12.The IIC celebrates innovation through events and competitions that recognize and reward exceptional ideas and projects. These platforms not only motivate individuals to push their boundaries but also inspire others to embark on their innovation journeys. Dr. L. Radhika Rani, Innovation Ambassador.
13.Being certified towards the foundation level and the advanced level of Innovation Cell gave me awareness on Entrepreneurship and Innovative approach implementation. Especially me belonging to Arts, a wide range of Commerce related topics helped me even more further. I thank the team for prepping us with the necessary topics in a precise manner.- Ms. A. Himabindu, Innovation Ambassador.
14.One of the most commendable aspects of the IIC is its unwavering support for student entrepreneurs. The incubation facilities, mentorship programs, and financial assistance provided to aspiring student startups have been instrumental in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit on our campus.- Dr.A.Bhavani, Innovation Ambassador.
15.The IIC Innovation Council’s entrepreneurship events have been a game-changer for me. They provide valuable insights, connections, and motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs. I’m thankful for the vibrant ecosystem they’ve created.–Soumya Jakkam- Student (DIAF)
16.The IIC Innovation Council’s dedication to promoting startups is commendable. Their events offer invaluable knowledge and networking opportunities. I’ve found mentors and partners, thanks to their support.-Alwin Raju Student (DIAF)
17.I’ve attended the IIC Innovation Council’s events for years, and they consistently deliver quality content. These events have helped startups grow and thrive. The council is a positive force in the entrepreneurial community.”-Kshitij Singh Student (DMSCS)
18.As a recent graduate, the IIC Innovation Council’s workshops and networking events have been instrumental in shaping my entrepreneurial journey. Their commitment to fostering innovation is evident in their event quality. I’m grateful for the inspiration and knowledge gained.”-Bibin Thomas Student (DCSC)
