Skill Research Groups (SRG)
To bridge the widening gap between industry expectations and academic outcomes, GyanNidhi has initiated Skill Research Groups (SRGs). These groups promote collaborative research by involving both industry professionals and academic stakeholders to define role-specific skill requirements. This initiative focuses on developing precise knowledge and skill maps, leveraging AI tools, and nurturing academic research aligned with real-world job functions. Through regular SRG activities, the goal is to transform traditional education into applied learning tailored for the evolving demands of the workforce.
Skill Research Group (SRG) Activities
Each SRG focuses on a particular industry sector, identifies roles, maps skills, and contributes to both training content and academic research. Faculty and students can collaborate with industry professionals to:
- Identify role-wise required skills
- Participate in AI-supported knowledge research
- Contribute to whitepapers, course design, and prototype building
- Align engineering curricula to job-readiness
Planned SRG Calendar
The table below outlines the targeted SRG focus areas across upcoming months, emphasizing basic electronics and emerging domains like Automotive Electronics, EV, and Energy Systems:
| Sector / Domain | Focus Area | Planned Activities |
|---|---|---|
| All common industry roles – Basic Skills in Electrical & Electronics Industry | Skill foundations across 8 core electronics industry roles such as Product Architect, Domain Expert, PCB Designer, Embedded Programmer, Integration Engineer, Validation Engineer, Customer Support Engineer, and Documentation Engineer — focusing on essential components, block-level design, measurement techniques, and system understanding | Knowledge mapping, content creation, trainer resource building |
| Automotive Electronics | CAN bus, diagnostics, ECUs | Industry consultation, lab design, job-role mapping |
| EV & Energy Systems | Battery management, motor control, power electronics | Simulation setup, tool training, SRG whitepaper |
| Embedded Systems | Microcontrollers, RTOS, serial protocols | Project bank creation, assessment module |
| RF & Wireless | SDR, antennas, modulation schemes | Skill matrix and prototyping activities |
| VLSI & Chip Design | RTL design, verification, synthesis | Toolchain evaluation, role-spec curriculum |
Benefit for Academicians
Academicians who participate in SRGs gain structured exposure to industry practices, enabling them to align their teaching and research with real-world needs. They can:
- Publish papers and case studies based on industry-aligned research
- Lead or mentor SRG-based student research and innovation projects
- Secure funding through industry consultancy or government skill grants
- Gain deeper understanding of industry expectations in core subjects
Benefits for Industry HRs / Tech Leads
For HR professionals and technical leads, SRGs offer a proactive channel to influence talent development and build domain-aligned talent pipelines. They can:
- Participate in defining job-role specific skill expectations
- Contribute to early-stage assessment frameworks and training content
- Collaborate with academia to scout potential interns and hires
- Benefit from ready-made documentation and prototype resources from SRGs
Benefits for Students
Students gain an unparalleled opportunity to understand job-role requirements, build portfolios, and engage in guided research linked to real-world technology. They can:
- Work on industry-backed mini projects and proof-of-concepts
- Use AI tools to accelerate their understanding of core and advanced topics
- Earn credits, certifications, or recognition for SRG contributions
- Build networks with mentors from industry and academia for career support