Center for Industry and International Relations (CIIR)
Connecting DCE with Global Opportunities, Industry Partnerships and Innovation Ecosystems.
Connecting Education, Industry and the World
The Center for Industry and International Relations (CIIR) has been established as a strategic initiative of Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering to strengthen global engagement, industry collaboration and innovation-driven opportunities for students and faculty.
Through DCE-SIRAGU, the department serves as a dedicated platform to foster international partnerships, industry relationships and skill development initiatives that prepare students for a globally connected future.
Global Engagement
Building relationships with reputed universities, institutions and organizations worldwide to provide students with cross-cultural experiences.
Industry Collaboration
Creating stronger connections between academia and industry through partnerships and engagement activities that bridge the skill gap.
Innovation Ecosystem
Supporting entrepreneurship, incubation and industry-oriented learning initiatives to foster a culture of creative problem-solving.
Leadership Driving Industry and International Collaborations
Dr. Bharathi Raja N
Dean – Industry and International Relations
Provides strategic leadership for
international partnerships, industry collaborations and institutional engagement initiatives.
Prakashraj Mathivanan
Lead – Industry and International Relations
Provides strategic leadership for
international partnerships, industry collaborations and institutional engagement initiatives.
Strategic Programs for Industry and Global Partnerships
Focused on bridging academia with industry and international institutions through internships, training, research collaborations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
International Academic Collaborations
Building strategic partnerships with universities across the globe.
International Internships
Creating opportunities for students to gain global workplace exposure.
Industry Centre of Excellence
Promoting industry-supported learning, research and skill development.
Foreign Language Training
Preparing students for global mobility through proficiency programs.
International Placements
Facilitating pathways to international career opportunities.
Incubation Centre
Encouraging innovation, entrepreneurship and startup culture.
Industry Engagements
Strengthening industry-academia collaboration through various initiatives.
To create a globally connected and innovation- driven academic environment that empowers students and faculty through international collaborations, industry partnerships and transformative learning opportunities.
Our Approach
Connect
Collaborate
Innovate
Transform
CIIR serves as a bridge between students, faculty, industry partners and international institutions to create meaningful and lasting impact.
Partner with CIIR
We welcome collaboration opportunities with industries, universities, research institutions and organizations interested in creating meaningful academic, professional and innovation-driven partnerships.
Get in Touch
Connect with the Center for Industry & International Relations for partnerships, collaborations, internship opportunities, research initiatives, and industry engagement programs.
Location
Center for Industry and International Relations (DIIR)
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
Communication
principal@dce.edu.in
+91 44 2279 6477 / 2279 6478
Address
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering,
East Coast Road, Tambaram,
Chennai – 600 127, Tamil Nadu, India.
