ACM India’s Research Opportunities in Computer Science (ROCS) is a flagship academic initiative aimed at introducing undergraduate and postgraduate students to emerging research areas in computing. The program brings together distinguished researchers, academicians, and industry experts to deliver lectures, tutorials, and interactive sessions spanning core and interdisciplinary computer science domains. ROCS is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and research exposure, enabling students to explore advanced topics, understand research pathways, and engage with the broader computing community. By hosting ROCS, SRM University–AP seeks to foster a strong research culture, encourage academic inquiry, and provide students with access to national-level expertise and mentorship in computing research.
Registration Link – https://www.explara.com/e/rocs-at-srm-university-amaravati
| Programme Schedule | |
| Time | Session Speaker / Details |
| 08:30 – 09:00 AM | Registration |
| 09:00 – 9:45 AM | Inauguration of ROCS 2026 at SRM University AP |
| 09:45 – 10:45 AM | ACM India, ROCS — What and Why? Prof. Venkatesh Raman, Retd., IMSc, Chennai |
| 10:45 – 11:15 AM | High Tea |
| 11:15 – 12:10 PM | The Past, Present and Future of Software Engineering: From Grand Challenges to Greatest Adventures Prof. Sridhar Chimalakonda, IIT Tirupati |
| 12:10 – 01:00 PM | Opportunities in Theoretical Computer Science Prof. Nitin Saurabh, IIT Hyderabad |
| 01:00 – 01:15 PM | Group Photo (Grand Stairs, SR Block) |
| 01:15 – 2:15 PM | Lunch |
| 02:15 – 03:00 PM | “Ask Me Anything” Session All Speakers |
| 03:00 – 03:15 PM | Tea/Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:00 PM | Excitements in Natural Language Processing Prof. Parameswari Krishnamurthy, IIT Hyderabad |
| 04:00 – 04:45 PM | The “Foundation” in Foundation Models: What, Why, and How? Prof. Mauendra Sankar, IIT Hyderabad |
| 04:45 – 05:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking |