Centre of Excellence (CoE) – iOS App Development

About

Vision

The Vision of Alliance University's COE in iOS App Development is to establish a dynamic learning environment where students can fully utilize technology platforms the quickly changing digital landscape by developing critical skills, encouraging creativity, and gaining hands-on experience with Apple products and software.

Mission

The Mission of the Alliance University's COE in iOS App Development is to give students access to cutting-edge tools and technology with practical learning opportunities and fostering industry partnerships, to cultivate innovation, creativity, and industry relevance while equipping them with the skills they need to succeed in the digital age.

Objectives

• Encourage creativity and innovation through practical learning opportunities in different platforms.
• Establish a dynamic learning atmosphere that encourages experimentation, growth, and discovery in the digital world.
• Encourage industry partnerships and collaborations to improve students' industry readiness.

Courses Offered

Swift Programming Fundamentals, iOS App Development (iPhones), C Programming with GCC compilers, Object Oriented Programming with C++, Advanced Java Programming, Full Stack Web Development Technologies and so on.

• A brief overview of iOS App Development, its mission, and core values
• Highlight the collaborative understanding between Alliance University and Apple

Team Building

Core Members:

• Dr. P. Mano Paul
• Dr. R. C. Karpagalakshmi
• Prof. Nivedita Manohar
• Prof. Goutham Elumalai

Expert Members:

• Mr. Albert Charles, CEO & Founder of Nissi Software Systems
• Mr. Akash C. S., Manager, iPlanet Business Solutions, Tvm

Advisory Members:

• Dr. Reeba Korah, Interim Dean, ACED
• Dr. Sheila Mahapatra, Professor & Associate Director - Research (Academics)
• Dr. A. Ezil Sam Leni, HOD, CSE
• Dr. R. Shekhar, Deputy HOD, CSE
• Dr. K. Ramalakshmi, Deputy HOD, CSE Specialization
• Dr. Jeevanandam J, Executive Director, Technology Enabled Learning
• Mr. Santosh Kawari, CIO, Alliance University
• Mr. Pankaj Shrivastava, Vice President, IT

Research Areas

Alliance University has established a Centre of Excellence in iOS App Development, and it is evidence of its dedication to giving students access to state-of-the-art tools and opportunities for hands-on learning. The university provides training to cutting-edge technology, such as Mac computers, iOS, iPads, and other software tools, for faculties connected with iPlanet and Apple Computer Systems Inc. These working level environments are dynamic that encourage students to experiment and innovate in a variety of subject areas through hands-on learning such as swift programming and also in iOS App developments.

Research Outcomes

Student and Faculty Involvement: Short term internships will be provided to students and faculties to upskill their programming development in mobile application.

App Dev: The basic research outcome from COE in iOS App development is to develop iOS Apps beneficial to the society in terms of innovations and research.

Patents: Novel technologies or solutions created by joint research projects may be protected by patents. Intellectual property rights and possible commercialization opportunities may result from this.

Publications: Woking with Advanced Technologies in Apple systems will lead to bring out Technical reports, and scholarly journals may all publish research findings. These will highlight the qualifications and skills of the researchers.

Impact on Industry: Research findings may find useful applications in the business world, helping to develop new products, improve technology, or solve pressing issues faced by organisations such as Apple.

Academic Recognition: Fruitful partnerships with business partners can improve the university's and its faculty members' standing in the eyes of the professional communities, by increasing their visibility and recognition.

Facilities & Resources

Facilities available at CoE in iOS App Development

• Labs with specialized iMac System
• Computing resources and software
• Collaborative workspaces for Researchers and Student
• Swift Programming, and storyboard in Xcode environment to develop app in Apple Computer Systems Inc

Available resources for Students and Researchers

• Internships and training programs
• Research grants and funding opportunities to develop Apps
• Access to academic databases and publications

Opportunities for students and researchers to participate in iOS App Development

Programs

• Graduate Research programme with iOS App Development
• Producing Device connected iPhone application with sensor and actuators
• Guest lectures and workshops arranged to ensure corporate learning environment
• Basic Application Program content for iMac Systems with Swift Programming, storyboard, SwiftUI and connected with IoT devices

Additional Benefits to Join as a Member in COE @ Apple Labs

• Special Training Program provided for the members focuses on Swift Fundamentals and Swift UI for iOS application development, providing comprehensive knowledge by hands-on experience
• Working with Xcode IDE for iOS development, covering its features and workflows.
• UI/UX Principles and Design Patterns: The training covers UI/UX principles and design patterns specific to iOS, ensuring participants understand best practices for creating visually appealing and user-friendly iOS applications.
• Free Workshops and Training programs will be offered to the registered members in iOS App Development
• Active participation by engaging in corporate collaborated projects and allowing participants to attend seminars and conferences related to iOS development.
• Provides industry exposure to members by inviting industry experts to iOS App developers to share their real-world scenarios, knowledge and its best practices.
• Regular training will be enforced to the members with the curriculum to keep pace with the latest iOS versions, frameworks, and development practices.
• Providing access to relevant development tools, resources, and documentation to support the learning process and facilitate future self-paced learning.
• Creating a collaborative learning environment where participants can network, share ideas, and potentially form teams for future projects or startups with unique Apple ID connectivity
• Career Guidance to students by offering mentorship programs to help members to explore and pursue job opportunities in the field of iOS app development.