University of the Visayas and global technology firm Altair to establish high tech Centre of Excellence in the Philippines
University
of the Visayas and global technology firm Altair to establish high-tech Centre
of Excellence in the Philippines
A state-of-the-art engineering and technology center is being developed by the University of the Visayas, the first of its kind in Cebu. The Centre of Excellence will serve as a campus-wide innovation hub focused on applying cutting-edge technologies to produce qualified, world-class graduates in engineering, architecture, and science.
Cebu, Philippines -18 April 2023. The university has entered into a partnership with
Altair, a leading provider of simulation-driven design, data analytics &
AI, and high-performance computing solutions, to drive this goal forward.
With higher education and
technology constantly evolving, the University of the Visayas has embarked on a
clear mission to produce graduates of a high caliber, prepared to contribute
to industry and national development in meaningful ways, either by being
employed in the private and public sectors or by being entrepreneurs.
“The
University of the Visayas chose to work with Altair in setting up their Centre
of Excellence in the Cebu region due to its progressive mindset, and is keen
to include breakthrough technologies to modernize their curriculum,” said
Srirangam Sri Rangarajan, Managing Director of Altair, ASEAN and ANZ.
“Through our MOU, we plan to provide exposure
to all students of the university, especially engineering, architecture, and
science students, and to those that aspire to work in the areas of design simulation,
AI, Machine Learning, High Performance Computing, Electrification, and the
Internet of Things. The university will also be acting as a catalyst for
conducting advanced certification programs for practicing engineers who are
keen to build on their skillsets and adopt trending technologies.”
With a real world, forward-thinking
approach to education, the university’s collaboration with a highly reputable
technology company is also aimed at continuously upgrading the knowledge and
skills of its educators and researchers to be aligned with industry best
practices in their respective fields.
The Centre of Excellence will
runan intensive certification program, whereby students will attend training
sessions, workshops, seminars, forums and conferences – held by
industry-specific technology experts from Altair and members of the faculties.
The Centre will also require students to be involved in publishing research
papers, incubation projects and student competitions to simulate the experience
of working in a competitive, intellectually demanding environment.
About The University of Visayas
The University of the Visayas (https://uv.edu.ph/about-uv/)is a private, non-sectarian internationally recognized
university. Founded in 1919, it was the first university in Cebu.
Altair is a global leader in
computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) that provides software
and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data
analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to
compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly
connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future.
Altair transforms design and
decision-making by applying simulation, machine learning and optimization
throughout product lifecycles. Altair’s broad portfolio of simulation
technology and patented units-based software licensing model enable
Simulation-Driven Innovation™ for its customers.
With more than 3,000 employees,
Altair is headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates 86 offices
throughout 25 countries. Altair serves more than 15,000 customers across broad
industry segments.
For more information, visit https://www.altair.com/
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ABOUT
University of the Visayas is the first university in Cebu founded in Year 1919. The University of the Visayas envisions to be an internationally recognized private non-sectarian university committed to academic excellence, transformational and innovative education. Its mission is to:
Build and embrace a sustainable research culture among students, faculty and non-teaching staff in support of its academic programs and community extension thrusts.· Develop
a community of God-centered, nationalistic, and globally competitive
professionals with proactive values and attitudes.
ABOUT ALTAIR
Altair is a global leader in computational science and artificial
intelligence (AI) that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation,
high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables
organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive
smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a
greener, more sustainable future. Altair transforms design
and decision-making by applying simulation, machine learning and optimization
throughout product life cycles. Altair’s broad portfolio of simulation
technology and patented units-based software licensing model enable
Simulation-Driven Innovation™ for its customers. With more than 3,000 employees, Altair is
headquartered in Troy, Michigan, USA and operates 86 offices throughout 25
countries. Altair serves more than 15,000 customers across broad industry
segments.
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND CEO
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pamantasan
ng Lungsod ng Maynila as a scholar. He has taken his Master’s in Business
Administration from Ateneo de Manila University and Philippine Christian
University. He has obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
from Manuel L. Quezon University as a Dean’s lister.
He received the Insular Life Foundation Award as a Valedictorian. The
Gerry Roxas Leadership Award and the CMLI Model Student Award. He took his
Post-Doctoral course in Management Development Program from Wharton School of
Business, University of Pennsylvania and Minnesota Management Academy,
University of Minnesota. He is a graduate of the Executive Strategy Program
from Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
He was granted a Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship at the National University of
Singapore. He has completed international special trainings in business
education as a scholar of the ASEAN - Ministry of Education of Malaysia. He was
accredited Diplomate in Business Education by the Philippine Academy of
Professionals in Business Education.
Likewise, he was selected to represent the Philippines in several Asian
Productivity Organization (APO) total quality management programs and the
Malcolm Baldrige framework study mission in USA. He was tasked by the Asian
Productivity Organization as the national expert for the Philippines on
measuring productivity in higher education. He was the recipient of the Juran
Medal Award conferred by the Philippine Society for Quality for his
contributions in upgrading the quality of management system in various
organizations.
The AGORA Award for his outstanding achievement in Marketing Education
given by the Philippine Marketing Association. A recipient of Asia’s Education
Excellence Award given by CMI Asia in Singapore. He was granted a lifetime
Accredited Marketing Educator confirmed by the Commission on Higher Education.
Tourism Hospitality Education International Center of Excellence Fellow award
by the THE ICE in Australia.
Likewise, he was recognized as Outstanding Alumnus of the Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Maynila during the PLM Ruby Anniversary and Outstanding Alumnus
awarded by PLM Alumni Association. He is one of the active and recognized
leaders of the educational, professional, and civic organizations, being the
Founding President of the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in
Business, Charter Officer of the Council of Management Educators in the
Philippines, He was elected Deputy-President of the ASEAN Tourism for Research Association.
(ATRA) and Vice-President for Academe of the Government, Academe, Industry
Network, Inc.
Currently, he is the Chairman of the Philippine Association of Colleges
and Universities Commission on Accreditation, (PACUCOA) and former President of
the Federation of Accrediting Agencies in the Philippines (FAAP). He has been appointed as Chairman of CHED
Technical Committee for Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Office
Administration, and Chairman of DepED Senior High School Curriculum Task Force
for Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) academic track. He was appointed
by President Rodrigo R. Duterte to the Philippine Quality Award Committee in
2021.
He counts with over 40 years of administrative and academic experience,
most notably at Centro Escolar University where he served as the ISO Quality
Management Representative, Dean of the School of Accountancy, Business and
Management and the Vice-President for Technology and Development. He was the
Vice-President for Academic Affairs and ISO Integrated Management
Representative of Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila and Cavite
campuses.
In the last three years that he has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of the University of the Visayas, he has put the University of the Visayas in the pulpit of higher education in the country. This he has done despite coming to UV at a very challenging situation, when the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the country and the rest of the world. He attributed this challenge not as a stumbling block, but more of an opportunity to usher in new ways of delivering innovative and transformative education.
Srirangam is currently the Managing
Director for the ASEAN & ANZ Regions for Altair Engineering, a global
engineering simulation software and Services Company headquartered in MI, USA.
He established the Regional HQ for the ASEAN region in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
and moved here in 2008.
During his career spanning more than 20 years, he has been associated with Product Design, Digital Product Definitions, Knowledge Based Engineering and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions with specific focus on Computer Aided Engineering (CAE). A strong proponent of CAE, he has been at the forefront of evangelizing the concepts and benefits of CAE, providing solutions leading to higher productivity, robust & innovative product development, and ensuring a quick to market strategy and increased profits, for the customer organizations. He’s a Digital Transformation Evangelist, involved in helping organizations adopt best-fit Industry 4.0 solutions using Digital Twin, IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data, Predictive Analytics amongst other futuristic technologies
A long stint of more than 10 years with SDRC (Structural Dynamics Research Corporation - and which is now a part of Siemens), he held various positions and was primarily responsible for technical consulting in the areas of CAE, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE), Multi-Body Simulation and related PLM technologies. On the commercial front, he was also responsible for Channels development and major account management - managing Space, Aero and Defense segments.
Srirangam started his career with the Indian
Defence R&D Organization, where he developed critical sub-systems like
Anti-static shield for missiles, propulsion system packaging, jettisoning
mechanisms, etc. for various Missiles
Srirangam holds a Master Degree in Mechanical
Engineering from Don State University, Russia, where he topped his batch.
Srirangam has a few publications to his credit.
Currently he lives in KL with his wife.
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