Continental's Technical Center India (TCI) has joined forces with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, and MathWorks India to introduce a new course titled “Automotive Systems and Layered Architecture.” This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between industry and academia by equipping students with practical skills and industry experience, focusing on the Automotive Open Source Architecture (AUTOSAR). The effort aims to reduce the talent divide and prepare students to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving automotive industry.
Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Amrita University in 2022, Continental has been committed to fostering academic and research initiatives through curriculum development, research projects, internships, and consulting opportunities. The "Automotive Systems and Layered Architecture (AUTOSAR)" course represents a significant step in this direction, aiming to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in the automotive sector.
Latha Chembrakalam, Head of Technical Center India (TCI) at Continental, stated, "This partnership underscores Continental’s dedication to nurturing industry-ready talent. By integrating our industry expertise with academic knowledge, we plan to provide students with the practical skills and experience needed to excel in the automotive industry. This collaboration will create a talent pool well-versed in state-of-the-art technologies and prepared to tackle upcoming challenges."
Prof. C. Parameswaran, Principal Director of Corporate and Industry Relations at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, expressed his gratitude, saying, "We are extremely grateful for the support and expertise of Continental Automotive and MathWorks in introducing a course that provides our students with a comprehensive understanding of AUTOSAR, an industry-standard technology in the automotive sector. This course, delivered through lectures, hands-on workshops, and industry-relevant case studies, will equip students to be knowledgeable, adaptable, innovative, and ready to lead in Automotive Engineering."
The course will provide hands-on experience in developing scalable, modular software architecture essential for automotive embedded systems. Utilizing tools from MathWorks, combined with Continental's industry expertise, students will gain practical skills in model-based design, simulation, and testing, aligning with current industry standards for efficient and reliable automotive software development.
Dr. Sasangan Ramanathan, Dean of Academics at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, highlighted, "The AUTOSAR course offered by Continental and MathWorks will provide hands-on experience in developing scalable, modular software architecture for automotive embedded systems. By leveraging the tools provided by MathWorks and Continental's industry expertise, learners will acquire practical skills in model-based design, simulation, and testing, in line with industry standards."
Sunil Motwani, Country Manager at MathWorks India, added, "We are thrilled to partner with Continental India to develop this comprehensive course for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. With our deep roots in education and extensive industry collaboration, MathWorks understands the skills needed in the workforce. This course is designed to help students learn about various aspects of automotive product development, including architecture, embedded systems, and AUTOSAR standards, through the Model-Based Design framework. We believe this course will prepare students for careers in the automotive industry."
Phased Approach
The initiative will be rolled out in three phases. Phase 1 involves designing a curriculum that aligns with industry standards, leveraging both industry expertise and university resources. Phase 2 focuses on collective growth through collaboration, including Faculty Development Programs (FDP) and monthly expert sessions at the university, culminating in an industry readiness examination at the end of the semester. Phase 3 will see the active delivery of the course with involvement from university bodies and simulation partners.
Strengthening the Talent Pool
This comprehensive AUTOSAR course aims to enhance the talent pool in India by integrating industry and academic knowledge, contributing to the overall growth and innovation in the automotive sector.
TCI's Academic Associations
Established in 2009, Technical Center India (TCI) has grown to become one of Continental's key R&D locations, housing over 6,000 engineers. It supports both global and local R&D for Continental's Automotive group sector and has a history of collaboration with numerous premier institutions across India.
This partnership and the resulting course are expected to play a significant role in shaping the future of automotive engineering education and industry readiness in India.
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