FDP on Advancements in Computational Biology and Healthcare
2023-04-17 10:00 - 2023-04-21 16:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Computational Biology is a multidisciplinary field that utilises computational methods to analyse gigantic amounts of biological data promoting novel breakthroughs in biology and related fields. The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is conducting a five-day online Faculty Development Programme on “Advancements in Computational Biology and Healthcare” from April 17-21, 2023. The FDP is aimed to enhance research capabilities mainly for the researchers and professionals working in bioinformatics, biosystems, and healthcare-related applications including artificial intelligence. Eminent scientists and professors from highly reputed institutes and industries will be invited to share their research experiences and offer hands-on sessions with python and MATLAB.
Topics that will be covered, but not limited to:

Biomedical signal processing
Biomedical image processing
Mathematical analysis of biological systems
Machine learning for healthcare systems
Genetic analysis with python programming

Join the programme to gain valuable insight into the development of computational models in enhancing the efficacy of healthcare in today’s society!
Date: April 17- April 21, 2023
Time: 10.00 AM – 04.00 PM
Mode of Lecture: Online
Target Audience: Faculties from institutes and universities, Research scholars, PG/UG students with Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Biology backgrounds.

Last Date for Registration has been extended to April 16, 2023.
Registration Fees:
For faculty and industry – Rs. 500/-
For PG and Research scholars – Rs. 300/-
For UG students – Free

Account details for fee payment:
A/C Name – ACCMS-INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS GENOME
A/C No. – 6791555662
Bank Name – Indian Bank
IFSC Code – IDIB000S297

Contact Details: Dr Anuj Deshpande
E: deshpande.a@srmap.edu.in
M: +91-96359-2380
Dr Sibendu Samanta
E: sibendu.s@srmap.edu.in
M: +91-86706-84968
List of Speakers:

Programme Schedule:

Convenors:

Dr Sibendu Samanta, Asst Professor, Dept. of ECE, SRM AP

Dr Anuj Deshpande, Asst Professor, Dept. of ECE, SRM AP

Study Abroad at University of South Carolina
2023-04-18 12:00 - 13:30
Dreaming about studying abroad? The opportunity has come seeking you! The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a session for interested students to acquire On Spot Admittance to the University of South Carolina – UPSTATE on April 18, 2023. The session will be delivered by Dr Alexander Lorenz, Director of Global Engagement at the University of South Carolina Upstate.
Do not miss this opportunity to secure your seat for international education!
About the Speaker
Dr Alexander Lorenz is the Director of Global Engagement at the University of South Carolina Upstate. His research focuses on global studies, second language acquisition, differential psychology in language learning, and studying abroad. He teaches all levels of Global Studies and German, including German for Global Professions, German Translation, and International German Migration. Dr Lorenz has a professional and personal background in international education and values community outreach and interdisciplinary collaborations that elevate the international experience on and off campus.

Prof. Irudaya Rajan on Kerala Migration Survey
2023-04-19 14:00 | S205, Conference Hall, New Academic Block
Migration has become a worldwide phenomenon in the 21st century. Migratory tendencies have been inherent in the context of Kerala, and it has been shaping the economic and social situation. The economic boom within the Gulf countries gave migration a considerable boost, reaching its peak in terms of both numbers and remittance. Ironically, Kerala, of late, is witnessing a reverse migration of labour. On this note, the Department of Economics is organising a distinguished lecture titled “Big Data on Migration” on April 19, 2024. Distinguished academician and scholar, Prof. Irudya Rajan, Chairman at The International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Thiruvananthapuram will deliver the lecture.
Join the lecture for a resourceful session!
Abstract
The first Kerala Migration Survey started in 1998 as a part of understanding the impact of migration on individuals, households, communities, the economy, and society using a stratified multistage random sampling of 10,000 households. Over the period of the last 25 years, our sample size has increased from 10000 in 1998 to 15000 in 2008 and 20000 in 2023. The estimates produced through this survey have become an important source for the Government of Kerala for its policy-making decisions regarding migration governance, particularly return migration during the COVID-19 crisis. Interestingly, Kerala model migration surveys have been replicated in the following states of India: Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Goa, Jharkhand and Odisha.
About the Speaker
Prof. Irudya Rajan is a seasoned academician with over 30+ years of teaching experience across the country. He was conferred with a PhD in Demography from the International Institute for Population Sciences, the University of Mumbai, in 1989. His research interests include International Migration, the Economics of Ageing and Demography, and Population Ageing. An esteemed scholar, Prof. Rajan has published in various reputed international and national journals, book chapters and research projects funded by global organisations. He currently holds the position of Distinguished Visiting Professor, at the Department of Economics, SRM University-AP and Chairman at The International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD), Thiruvananthapuram. Prior to this, he held the position of Professor, at the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram.
Since 1998, Prof. Rjan coordinated eight large-scale migration surveys in Kerala with Professor K C Zachariah. The success of the Kerala Migration Survey urged neighbouring Indian states like, Goa (2008), Punjab (2009), Tamil Nadu (2015), and Gujarat (2011) to replicate the same. He also developed the first longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (Kerala) in 2004 and repeated the same every three years. The first Kerala Ageing Survey (KAS) completed its seventh wave in 2022. The second KAS which began in 2013, completed its fourth wave in 2022.

OCDM in Optical Communications
2023-04-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, in association with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, is organising a Plenary talk on Optical Code Division Multiplexing (OCDM) in optical communications. The session will be handled by Prof. Dr Mohd Rashidi Che Beson, Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia.
About the Speaker
Prof. Dr Mohd Rashidi Che Beson has been an associate professor and Research Fellow at Advanced Communication Engineering, Centre of Excellence – Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology, UniMAP since 2014. An advocate of interdisciplinary research, his research interests lie in the strength of Optical CDMA technology, RoF, Visible Light Communication, Horticulture and Fiber sensor technology. He has published 136 scientific papers, including conferences and journals, from 2014 until July 2022. The total citation was 540 from Google Scholar and 469 from Scopus databases. In addition, he is also a regular reviewer for several high-impact ISI-ranked journals. He has also successfully supervised 3 PhD and 6 MSc students as the main and co-supervisor. He is currently supervising 4 PhD students. He received his professional engineer qualification (Ir.) from the Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM) in March 2018 and a professional technologist (Ts.) from the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) in July 2018.

A Deep Insight into School Mathematics Education Research
2023-04-19 15:30 - 17:00 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Mathematics is organising the eighth distinguished lecture by Prof. K Subramaniam, a renowned academician and scholar at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai, India on April 19, 2023. This resourceful session will be on the topic “How can Education Research make a Difference? A Perspective from Mathematics Education”. The talk will elaborate on school mathematics education research with an emphasis on critical education research and pedagogical research.
Join the session and gain insight into how education research can play a significant role in influencing the institution of education itself!
Abstract
We must remember that education is a complex social institution shaped by larger social, political and economic forces. Research in science or mathematics education makes a small but vital contribution to this constellation. The focus of the talk will be on school mathematics education research, with emphasis on distinguishing critical educational research from curricular and pedagogical research, arguing that both are needed. Drawing on the curricular and pedagogical research done at the Homi Bhabha Centre, some examples will be discussed on how research can make small but significant contributions. The examples will also serve to communicate a picture of what such research involves. The speaker will also highlight some agenda for work within research as well as finding institutional homes for such research.
About the Speaker
K Subramaniam (Ravi) is a Professor at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai, India. His main research interests are the design and organisation of core areas of the middle-grade mathematics curriculum such as fractions, proportional thinking, geometric measurement and algebra, and the specialized knowledge that teachers need to teach effectively at this level. His other interests are the integration of out-of-school knowledge and school learning of mathematics, frameworks for analysis of mathematics teaching and the role of visualization in the learning of science. He has contributed to the work of curriculum and textbook committees and to in-service teacher professional development in India. He has also played a central role in building and nurturing a community of mathematics educators in India.
Prof. Subramaniam has also contributed to formulating education policy through his participation in the focus group on the teaching of mathematics, the syllabus committees for NCF-2005, and the curriculum and textbook committees for the state of Maharashtra (since 2011). He is a member of the National Council of Teacher Education (2013-present). He has a BTech in Aeronautical engineering from IIT Madras and a PhD in philosophy from IIT Bombay. His PhD dissertation was on aspects of the philosophy of history, with a focus on the Continental Philosopher Heidegger.

Workshop on Product Building with ABTechVille LLP
2023-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in association with HatchLab Research Centre, is organising a workshop, “Hands-on Product Building Experience”, on April 21, 2023. The workshop aims to provide students practical experience in building a product from ideation to execution. The session will feature a talk by Mr Baradwaj Arvapally, Co-founder, ABTechVille LLP, Hyderabad. ABTechVille LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership firm engaged in the development of Advanced end-to-end IoT products with customisations. ABTechVille devotes the majority of its resources to mentoring and training students and entrepreneurs on the latest technologies and startups (IoT, Blockchain, Alexa, 3D printing) in order to enhance and improve technical capabilities.
The workshop is organised as a continuation of the online technical workshop conducted prior on IoT & AI/ML. Students who participated in the technical workshop will be able to participate in this workshop.
The workshop will consist of the following:-

Ideation session
Idea Pitching
Mind Mapping
Brainstorming
1-1 Mentoring

Join the workshop to enhance your knowledge of product building and technical startups!

Trends in Life Sciences Industry
2023-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Life sciences industry comprises companies working in research, development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology-based food and medicines, medical devices, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food processing, and other products that improve the lives of organisms. The Department of Chemistry is conducting an invited lecture as part of its Industry Expert Lecture Series on April 24, 2023. The talk on “Trends in Life Sciences Industry” will be delivered by Dr Gokulakrishnan Srinivasan, Business Head – Spectroscopy (Molecular, BEA, MC, SA), Chemical Analysis Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Join the lecture for an insightful session!
About the Speaker
Dr Gokulakrishnan Srinivasan is a highly qualified professional with over 12 years of experience together in sales, people management, P&L, business development, and scientific applications, for highly regarded global suppliers of Scientific/Analytical equipment, across South Asia. He is currently working at Thermo Fisher Scientific as the Business Head – Spectroscopy (Molecular, BEA, MC, SA), FSI in the Chemical Analysis Division. Prior to his position as Business Head, he held a brief tenure as Business Manager – Molecular Spectroscopy, Surface Analysis and then later as General Manager – Molecular Spectroscopy, Surface Analysis at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
He was awarded a Doctorate in Chemistry from the Institute for Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart, Germany and was a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Bioengineering and Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois. Dr Srinivasan has also published in 13 peer-reviewed international journals and is editor of a book for McGraw Hill Publications, USA entitled “Vibrational Spectroscopic Imaging for Biomedical Applications”.

Integrated Optical Sensors: Applications and Design
2023-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
Optical sensors are gaining popularity in the fields of robotics and medical services. The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering is organising an Industry guest lecture titled “CMOS Integrated Optical Sensors – Applications and Design” on April 26, 2023. Dr A G Krishna Kanth, Director of Analog Mixed-Signal R&D at AMS OSRAM group, will deliver the session.
Join the session to learn about the development and processing of Optical sensors!
Abstract
Optical sensors are rampant these days in all consumer electronics, be it mobile phones, smartwatches, laptops, ipads etc. It also has been getting much importance in industrial robotics and medical devices. CMOS-integrated optical sensors are related to the miniaturisation of optical sensors to see and sense what our eyes cannot see. This talk will focus on process, packaging, circuit design and system design challenges while designing integrated optical sensors.
About the Speaker
Dr A G Krishna Kanth is the Director of Analog Mixed-Signal R&D at AMS OSRAM group. He is an IEEE Senior member and currently the Vice-Chair for IEEE CAS/EDS Hyderabad Chapter and is frequently involved in delivering technical lectures at various universities. He received his PhD from IIIT Hyderabad and has completed his BTech and MTech from IIT Bombay, specialising in Microelectronics. He was awarded the President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma gold medal and the IIT Bombay Student Roll of Honour in 2002. Dr Kanth specialises in Analog IC Design, sensors and sensor interfaces, high-performance analog signal processing, and power management for automotive and consumer semiconductor IC design. He had earlier worked with Texas Instruments, Bangalore and Qualcore Logic, Hyderabad, leading the Analog IC design teams. He is an adjunct professor at IIT Hyderabad and Digital University Kerala. He is on the Academic Council and a BoS member at several universities. He has 12 patents and 10 IEEE publications.

Novel Techniques to Assess the Efficiency of Masonry Infills
2023-04-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Civil Engineering is organising an academic lecture on “Application of Non-Contact Full-Field Strain Measurement Techniques to Assess the Performance of Masonry Infills” on April 28, 2023. The lecture will be delivered by Dr Syed Humayun Basha, Associate Professor, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, China. Dr Basha will elaborate on the application of novel techniques to review the behaviour of Masonry Infills.
Join for a highly insightful session!
Abstract
This lecture will discuss the out-of-plane (OOP) behaviour of traditional solid clay brick masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames for different slenderness ratios, bonding patterns, and connection details to assess the development of arching mechanism, infill-frame interaction, and failure mechanisms. It will highlight the full-field strain and crack width analysis, failure progression, and out-of-plane deformation characteristics using a non-contact 3D-DIC (digital image correlation) technique. The session will elaborate on the experimental investigations ascertaining higher capacity, deformation ability and energy dissipation characteristics of full-brick thick lower slenderness ratio (13.4) specimens over half-brick thick slender (28.8) specimens. Moreover, the role of tie bars in enhancing the stability of the wall against out-of-plane failure will also be discussed.
About the Speaker
Dr Syed Humayun Basha is an Associate Professor, at the College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, China. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Silver Medal) in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, India, in May 2009. He has completed his MTech and PhD in Civil (Structural Engineering) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He briefly worked as an Ad hoc faculty at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India, before joining as a post-doctoral research fellow at Huaqiao University, China.
Dr Basha has published 18 Journal articles in various internationally highly reputed SCI journals and presented his research at various International/ National conferences. He is currently presiding over many scientific research projects, including the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, High-Level Talent Introduction (Dept. of Science & Technology) Huaqiao University, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Participant). His research interests include optimised additive manufacturing (3d printing of structures), earthquake-resistant design of structures, seismic resilience, alternative construction materials, and non-destructive testing.

Interaction with US Delegates - Northern Arizona University
2023-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
Studying abroad provides ample opportunities for students to earn an internationally recognised certification in his or her field of interests. Pursuing academic interests internationally also allows the student to learn more about the different cultures and be exposed to a myriad of other things that might not be possible back home. The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, SRM University-AP in collaboration with IDP is organising an “Interaction with US delegates from Northern Arizona University” on May 05, 2023.
IDP India guides students and their families through the entire study overseas process – university/course selection, submission of application, assistance with the visa process and pre-departure planning.
The Delegates will provide an insight to students on various subject specialisations and will also prepare students for their stay in the US.
About the Resource Persons
Professor Issac Shaffer – Associate Director for School of Informatics Computing and Cyber systems . He has deep interest in Programming and statistics both which he teaches ,with research interest in Bioinformatics. He will be speaking about the M S Computer Science Programme and the M S I T programme.
Dr Ryan Fitch – Assistant Professor of Economics – He has deep interest in Business Analytics and his research focuses on the economics of wildfire suppression and ecosystem services valuation. His line of study and research has led him towards remote sensing and the application of modelling techniques within geo-spatial applications. He will be speaking about the M S in Business Analytics Program.
Cesar Flores – Associate Vice Provost at the Center for International Education. He will be speaking about academic integrity and student success.
Dr Tarang Jain – PT, PhD, DPT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science. he is the faculty advisor for the India Student Association of Northern Arizona and the Jacks Cricket Club. He will be speaking about Life in Flagstaff and preparing for your journey to the US.
Join the session and explore your possibilities!

Paving The Way For Next-generation AI
2023-05-08 14:00 - 17:00 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising an interaction for its faculty with the acclaimed academician, Dr Bharat Ramesh, Senior Lecturer at International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, Western Sydney University, Australia, on May 8, 2023. Dr Ramesh will speak on Neuromorphic Engineering – Paving the way for Next-generation AI.
Abstract of the talk
Neuromorphic Engineering is a subfield of Electrical Engineering that aims to apply knowledge of how signals are processed in the brain to build electronic signal processing systems that vastly outperform current digital signal processing systems. Current ‘smart’ sensors are generally sensors with a built-in computer. We aim to develop smart sensors with a built-in brain by combining bio-inspired sensors with bio-inspired signal processing.
Reverse Engineering the Brain – The brain creates a coherent interpretation of the external world based on input from its senses. Yet data from the senses are unreliable and confused. How does the brain determine what is out there in the world around it? Neuromorphic Engineering conducts neurophysiological and psychophysical investigations combined with theoretical, computational, and electronic modelling studies to discover how the brain achieves this. The outcomes of this research will then be applied to create intelligent electronic sensors.
This talk reviews the fundamentals and properties of neuromorphic sensors and provides a unified view of the main approach taken. Examples are presented to demonstrate the application using a novel setup known as Astrosite. Only about 40% of those satellites are active, so the potential for disruptions caused by dead satellites and debris in orbit that don’t perform as expected has increased the need to track and monitor objects in space. Western Sydney University has been tackling this problem with bio-inspired (neuromorphic) engineering principles. Using unique event-based sensors on mobile telescopes, they have demonstrated the ability to capture and track real-time orbital objects day and night.
About the Speaker
Dr Bharath’s primary research interests include pattern recognition and computer vision. His research is centred on event-based cameras for computationally efficient machine learning for problems such as object recognition and related areas such as scene understanding, face recognition, and object detection. He has published and reviewed papers at well-known AI/ML conferences. He also serves as a reviewer for top conferences such as the CVPR and journals like Transactions on Image Processing (TIP). He received a BE degree in electrical & electronics engineering from Anna University of India in 2009; an MSc and PhD in electrical engineering from the National University of Singapore in 2011 and 2015, respectively, while working at the Control and Simulation Laboratory on Image Classification using Invariant Features.
To learn more about this cutting-edge technology, join the session!

Prof. Prabal Maiti on Complex Molecular Systems
2023-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
Knowledge acquisition and creation are key to consistent education, and quality learning is achieved with a constant drive to explore various domains guided by expert mentors. Following this principle, the Department of Physics is organising an insightful session as part of their Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on May 10, 2023. The guest lecture will be delivered by renowned academic and scholar Prof. Prabal K Maiti, Professor and Head, Centre for Condensed Matter Theory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, on the topic “Multiscale modelling of complex systems”.
Abstract
Computer simulations are important scientific tools to understand the emergence of collective properties from chemical structures in complex molecular systems. It has helped us improve our basic understanding and provide calculation tools for the pre-synthesis design and screening of novel materials for various technologies. In this talk, the speaker will summarise the efforts in understanding the structure and dynamics of confined fluid, self-assembly and mechanics of various DNA molecules and charge transport in molecular systems.
Join the lecture for a resourceful and valuable session!

Subjective Information in Social Science Research: Rationale and Legitimacy
2023-05-12 15:30 - 17:00 | W301, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Economics is organising a special lecture on Subjective Information in Social Science Research: Rationale and Legitimacy on May 12, 2023, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Prof. Rathinasamy Maria Saleth, a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Department of Economics, will deliver the talk.
Abstract of the talk
Starting with a brief discussion on different kinds of data or information sources commonly used in social science research, the presentation then outlines the theoretical logic and practical reasoning for considering “perception” as a legitimate data source for generative valuable subjective or qualitative information. In this respect, the presentation explains how individuals normally use “adaptive instrumental evaluation” as a tool to organise and synthesise various forms of perceived and observed information and perform a process of ‘mental accounting’ or ‘silent calculation’ so as to derive feasible alternative options or decisions. Such options or decisions are often ranked by checking them against individually derived but generally converging “reference frames”. After providing a few instances where subjective or qualitative information can be the main, if not the only, data source for empirical evaluation, the presentation concludes with a quick review of major methods and survey techniques available for eliciting subjective information.
About the Speaker
Prof. Rathinasamy Maria Saleth is affiliated as an Honorary Professor at the Madras School of Economics, Chennai. Prior to this, he has been Director of the Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai (2014-15) and the Director of the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai (2009-14). Earlier, Prof. Saleth has been a Principal Researcher with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka (2002-2008); Adjunct Professor at South Australian University, Adelaide, Australia (2003-06); Professor of Ecological Economics at the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru (2000-2002); Visiting Researcher, World Bank, Washington DC (1998); and Professor of Economics at the Institute for Economic Growth, Delhi (1992-2000). He received his MA from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (1979), MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (1981), and PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA (1989). Prof Saleth works in the areas of resource management, institutional change, development policy, and impact assessment and has published three books, six edited volumes, and over 100 research papers in journals and edited volumes related to these areas.

Distinguished Lecture on Cultures of Innovation
2023-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Tiered Classroom, Level 5, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Liberal Arts is organising an exemplary public lecture by Distinguished Visiting Faculty, Prof. Haribabu Ejnavarzala. The lecture will be held on May 17, 2023, Prof. Haribabu will elaborate on Cultures of Innovation.
Abstract
Innovation is a social process that involves transforming an idea or an invention into a product, process, or service. One can also include creation of new institutions or a set of rules to establish an organisation as an innovation. The process involves various actors and institutions at different stages of the process. Generally, innovation ecosystem is used to describe innovation as a system and its interrelated elements. In this lecture I will use the term ‘culture of innovation’ as it is a much broader term that includes values and meanings that are attached to the processes and products of innovation. I will draw up on the cultures of innovation in three countries, the USA, China and India to discern how different actors with their knowledge and skill endowments, and institutions – government, legal and financial- contribute to the culture of innovation. At present, sustainability and climate-resilience and equity are important values that must be endorsed and put into the process and products of innovation.
About the Speaker
Prof. Haribabu Ejnavarzala is a treasure house of knowledge, an academician with over 40 years of experience. He has to his credit 25+ publications and has held several coveted positions like Vice Chancellor In-charge, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean at the University of Hyderabad. He has also worked as a Visiting Professor to several International Universities. His research interests lie in Science Technology and Society Interface, Science Culture and Society, Technology Culture and Society. Prof. Haribabu is currently associated with SRM University-AP as a Visiting Professor.
For an exceptionally captivating experience, join now!

A Career in Forensic Psychology
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Forensic psychology is the application of scientific knowledge and methods to help answer legal questions arising in criminal, civil, contractual, or other judicial proceedings. In the UK and the USA forensic science upholds a prominent role in the criminal justice system, however in India it is yet to gain prominence. In connection to this, The Department of Psychology is organising an Online Lecture Series: Forensic Psychology: An emerging field. The lecture will be held online on May 20, 2023. Resource person Krupa Nishar will speak on Forensic Psychology: A career with criminals and police.
About the Speaker
Krupa Nishar, a Gold Medallist from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is a practicing Forensic Psychologist (Freelancing with Sirway Me). She is the Project Director collaborating with the Bureau of Police Research and Development, MHA for a study titled “A study of factors responsible for recidivism’ in the Prisons of Tihar, Dasna, and Bhondsi in the NCR region”. She is also Research Consultant at an international NGO in Mumbai which fights against the issue of Human Trafficking and has been a Resource person at various national and international platforms like IIM Ahmedabad, St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, University of Madras TEDx.

Interaction with the University of Portsmouth
2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:00
The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a session “Interaction with the University of Portsmouth” on May 25, 2023. The session will be delivered by Ms Anamika Saxena, Regional Recruitment Adviser – Sub-continent, The University of Portsmouth. The interaction will be highly beneficial for students who wish to pursue their higher studies and reputed institutes abroad.
Join the talk for an engaging and insightful session on pursuing higher education at the University of Portsmouth!

Lecture#2 : Forensic Psychology - Insights on Behavioural Evidence Analysis
2023-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
In an era of increasing crime rates, forensic science employs Behavioural Evidence Analysis (BEA), to unravel the crime and find convicts. Behavioural Evidence Analysis (BEA) is a deductive based strategy that uses evidence to determine the offender’s personality. In relation to this, The Department of Psychology is conducting the second edition of the Online Lecture Series titled Forensic Psychology: An Emerging Field on May 26, 2023. The talk will be delivered by Industrial expert, Dr Amrutha Karayil will expatiate on “The Said and the Unsaid in the Crime Scene: Role of Behavioural Evidence Analysis.”
About the Speaker
Dr Amrutha Karayil is an accomplished academician and an expert in the study of Crimes against Women and Children, Victimology and Victim Assistance. She holds a PhD from University of Madras in her core research area “Rape Myth Acceptance” and has a Masters Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice Science (MA) and in English Literature (MA) to her credit. She has numerous certifications in Forensic Medicine, Forensic Psychology and Forensic Science from SIFS, Delhi. Dr Karayil’s overseas stint in Victimology from the Tokiwa International Victimology Institute, Tokiwa University, Mito, Japan and Victim Assistance from Dubrovnik University Centre, Croatia has helped her gain a deeper perspective in her craft. She is an active member at the World Society of Victimology.
Dr Karayil’s position as Teaching faculty at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy, Vandalur for the New Recruits of DSP batch allows her to share practical, in-field experience. She also trains faculties for their Diploma in Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Psychology, offered by the University of Madras. She is a Resource person at Asian as well as the European Post Graduate courses in Victimology.

Tech Seminar on Semiconductor, MEMS and Micro drones
2023-05-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom
It is imperative for students of engineering and technology to be aware of the new-age tech and its applications that exists in the global platform. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising a Department Technical Seminar titled “Semiconductor, MEMS and Micro drones” on May 26, 2023. The online session will be delivered by Prof. Lung-Jieh Yang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tamkang University, Taiwan.
Abstract of the Talk
Taiwan is famous for its semiconductor industry not only key to the electronics business but also strategically important to international politics. The speaker addresses three important research fields in engineering: The IC industry, MEMS, and MAVs (the micro drones or micro-air-vehicles). Some MEMS products including inkjet printer, pressure sensor, air-bag accelerometer, projector, IR imager and drones will be mentioned. Drones or micro air vehicles (MAVs) can effectively extend human physical presence to a longer distance. The ultra-short-range surveillance and the development of Tamkang’s Golden Snitch will also be described.
About the speaker
Prof. Lung-Jieh Yang received his Ph.D. from Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University in 1997 and is currently a professor with Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tamkang University, Taiwan. He has published 80 international journal articles and 5 books in the areas of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and flapping wing micro-air-vehicles (MAVs).

Open Innovation Challenge - For Budding Entrepreneurs!
2023-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Directorate of Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is organising an Open Innovation Challenge on “Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay” in association with IndianOil Startup Scheme. Delegates from IndianOil spearheaded by Director-R&D will visit the university on May 30, 2023, to meet and interact with Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora and to create awareness among the student /scholar community of SRM University-AP. The delegates will conduct a Pre-Pitching Session for Students/Scholars/Potential Entrepreneurs, a Presentation on Startup Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay followed by a Q & A session.
IndianOil has launched the Open Innovation Challenge on “Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay” under IndianOil Startup Scheme on March 10, 2023, inviting online applications from aspiring innovators / prospective entrepreneurs through the online portal (https://startupfund.indianoil.in).
Join to know more about the Innovation Challenge and build a Career as an Entrepreneur!

A Biological Perspective of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
2023-06-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Psychology is organising an online Guest lecture titled “The Role of Microglia in neuropsychiatric disorders” on June 01, 2023. The session will be delivered by Dr Neeraja Revi, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine Rockford, University of Illinois. Dr Revi will provide insight into the influence of microglia on different psychiatric illnesses.
Abstract
The lecture will discuss microglia, its interaction with other types of cells in the CNS and its potential role in mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. A focus will be given to gender-based differences in microglia and its influence. Also, animal models of these disorders and discoveries regarding the role of microglia in the recent past will be discussed. Overall, the interaction will be looking into the biological basis of different psychiatric illnesses.
About the Speaker
Dr Neeraja Revi is a postdoctoral research associate at the Blazer nanomedicine lab at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Her primary interest in the lab lies in developing anti-integrin peptide delivery using nanoplatforms as a therapeutic intervention for angiogenesis-related diseases. She is also focused on predicting novel targets of psychedelic compounds and developing targeted drug delivery of such compounds using nanocarriers. She is interested in understanding the microglia polarization properties of these formulations with the view of developing potential therapeutic options for mental health disorders. Prior to joining UIC, Dr Revi completed her PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad and BS-MS dual degree from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune. For her doctoral studies, Dr Revi studied nanomedical approaches for treating neurodegenerative disorders and developing nanotherapeutic interventions for snake envenomation. She has authored multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also filed for Indian patents for developing nanoformulations for treating Theileria. She has been the recipient of prestigious fellowships like DST INSPIRE from 2010-2015, DBT BTFS from 2015-2016 and Ministry of Education funding for her PhD studies from 2017-2022.

Careers in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
2023-06-02 11:30 - 12:30 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Biological Sciences is organising an Industry Expert Lecture Series featuring talks from industry experts from various domains of biology. As part of the series, a lecture titled “Choosing Biotechnology along with Molecular Biology as a Career” will be delivered by Dr Krishna Rayudu from Sanzyme Biologics Pvt. Ltd. on June 02, 2023. The talk will highlight industry expectations and skill development for BSc, MSc, and PhD students to enter into Biotech Industries.
Join the session to gain insight into the scope and opportunities for a successful career in the Biotech industry!

A Global Initiative for a Green Earth - #BeatPlasticPollution
2023-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 05 to raise worldwide awareness of pressing environmental issues and initiate action to protect our nature. The theme of World Environment Day 2023 is “Solutions to Plastic Pollution” emphasising the need to combat the climate crisis posed by global plastic pollution. The campaign #BeatPlasticPollution focuses on the steps governments and businesses around the world are taking to tackle plastic pollution and the subsequent consequence of this action. It also highlights the importance of accelerating this action and the transition to a circular economy.
As a part of World Environment Day celebrations, The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising two invited lectures on June 05, 2023, by field experts to enlighten on the global solutions to combat plastic pollution. The speakers will expound on ways to manage waste as a resource and local waste management systems and policies.
Join the session and work towards a greener tomorrow!
Programme details:-
Speaker: Dr K V Jayakumar, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal.
Title of the talk: “Managing Waste as a Resource“

Speaker: Mr M V Chary, President – Jindal Urban Waste Management, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Title of the talk: “Municipal Solid Waste Handling and Management”

Programme Schedule

A Discourse on Digital Transformation
2023-06-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation – Internet of Things) is organising an Invited Talk by Prof. Rajeev Shorey, Professor, Department of CE, IIT Delhi, on June 09, 2023. Prof. Shorey will deliver a session on “Digital Transformation”.
Join the talk to experience an insightful session!
About the Speaker
Prof. Shorey received his PhD and MS (Engg) in Electrical Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India in 1997 and 1991 respectively. He received his BE degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IISc, Bangalore in 1987. He has more than 50 publications in international journals and conferences and several US patents, all in the area of wireless and wired networks, to his credit.
For his contributions to the area of Communication Networks, Prof. Shorey was elected Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering in 2007. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India and a Senior Member. Prof, Shorey has also held various positions, including President, NIIT University, India and Principal Scientist at TCS Research and Innovation, India.
Prof. Rajeev works in the domains of:-

Communication Networks
IoT
5G
Edge Computing
Intersection of Edge and AI/ML
Cybersecurity

Mathematical Discourse by Dr Narravula Harshvardhan Reddy
2023-06-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, Level 5, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Mathematics at SRM University-AP is organising an engaging Guest Lecture on June 14, 2023. Dr Narravula Harshavardhan Reddy will speak on Finite Element Techniques for Thin-shell Deployable Space Structures.

Abstract
Part 1: Rotation-free finite element analysis
While the majority of analytical analyses of plates and shells rely on Kirchhoff-Love (KL) formulations put forth for thin plates and shells, modern finite element formulations draw upon the Reissner-Mindlin (RM) theory for moderately thick shells. The finite element formulations based on RM theory treat translations and rotations as independent variables and are advantageous due to their demand for only C0-continuity of the geometry between elements and the use of relatively simple shape functions. Nonetheless, RM elements suffer from various locking phenomena such as shear locking and are inefficient in analysing very thin shells. With the emergence of stronger materials like carbon fibre-reinforced composites and the realisation of lightweight structures with extremely small thicknesses, KL finite element formulations utilising only translations as the degrees of freedom are gaining prominence. This talk discusses two such rotation-free finite element formulations: Onate’s EBST [1] and NURBS-based isogeometric analysis [2] for thin-shell structures.
Part 2: h-adaptive finite element analysis
Thin-shell deployable structures, including booms and longerons, undergo complex deformations such as localised folding and buckling, and snap-through instabilities. These deformations are often accompanied by moving contact surfaces. Nonlinear Finite element analysis of such behaviours requires highly dense meshes in the regions of interest. Since most of the deployable structures such as booms are very long in one dimension compared to the others, mesh density must be high throughout the domain of the analysis leading to a high computation cost.The computation cost can be reduced by adapting the mesh to the deformation throughout the geometrically nonlinear analysis. This talk focuses on h-adaptive mesh refinement for thin-shell deployable structures.
About the Speaker
Dr Narravula Harshavardhan Reddy is a resourceful Mathematician and researcher, who has made significant contributions to the understanding and application of mathematical principles in various domains. His impressive academic foundations in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, Guwahati and Masters and PhD in Aeronautical Sciences from California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA backed with his extensive experience of about a decade in the realm is truly inspiring. He has 10 noteworthy publications and 4 distinguished talks to his credit.
Join the engaging discourse with Dr Reddy and members of the faculty !

Malaysia Global Immersion Programme with AIMST University
2023-06-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Global Immersion Programmes are instrumental in formulating trans-border business prospects, exposure to diverse cultures and constructive exchange of knowledge and perspectives with academic and industry practitioners. The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising an “Orientation on AIMST Malaysia Global Immersion Programme” on June 26, 2023. The session will be delivered by Prof. Dr Kathiresam Sathasivam, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and International Affairs, AIMST University, Malaysia. The orientation will provide a detailed overview of the programme highlights and the guaranteed benefits of the immersion programme.
The Global Immersion Programme to Malaysia is set to take place from August 03-16, 2023. The programme aims to provide international and regional knowledge to the participants on global business fronts and relevant research and academic pursuits in novel and subsisting fields. Industrial and field visits showcasing cutting-edge technology, hands-on experience in emerging domains of technology, webinars and short courses on a series of topics, and experiencing the scenery, local culture and beauty of Malaysia are some of the highlights of the Global Immersion programme.

AIS School on p-adic Methods in Arithmetic
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-07-15 17:00
The Department of Mathematics of SRM University-AP, in collaboration with the National Centre for Mathematics, is organising an AIS school on p-adic methods in Arithmetic from June 26 to July 15 at the university. Prof. C S Rajan of Ashoka University and Assistant Professors Dr Manish Kumar Pandey and Dr Sazzad Ali Biswas of the Department of Mathematics at SRM University-AP are the convenors of the three-week long programme.
The prime focus of the AIS being held at the campus is to study the p-adic numbers and the p-adic methods in arithmetic. Topics covered in the first ten days include absolutes values on fields, completeness, construction of the field Q_p of p-adic numbers, p-adic algebraic number theory, and the Local-Global Principle. There are also topics from the basic Algebraic Number Theory (e.g., Class groups, Local Fields, Number Fields, Cyclotomic fields etc.). In the last eight days of the programme, the construction of the p-adic zeta function, Modular Forms, Iwasawa’s construction of P-adic L-functions and the main conjecture of Iwasawa Theory, applications of p-adic numbers, and open problems will be discussed.
National Centre for Mathematics is a joint centre of IIT Bombay and TIFR, Mumbai. The purpose of AIS schools is to provide training in core subjects in Mathematics to PhD students, young researchers, and teachers. The emphasis in these schools is on learning mathematics by doing it. IIT Bombay and TIFR jointly established the National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) in 2011. The instructional schools and workshops planned by an NBHM committee on ATM Schools are now being organised under the supervision of the Apex Committee of the NCM. The objective is to organise quality schools that help researchers and teachers and enjoyably learn advanced mathematics.
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Prof. Mohanty Elucidates on Smart Agriculture Systems
2023-07-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM University-AP is hosting an invited talk by Dr Saraju P Mohanty, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of North Texas, Denton, TX. The talk on Smart Agriculture Systems will be held on July 21, 2023.
Join us along with Prof. Mohanty and the faculty!
About the Speaker
Dr Saraju P Mohanty is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of North Texas, Denton, TX. He is ranked among the top 2% of faculty in the world with 30th rank for the year 2019 and 25th rank for the year 2020 in the field of Computer Hardware and Architecture.
Dr Mohanty has innumerable awards to his credit; he received the Fulbright Specialist Award from the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning in 2020. He has been a recipient of the IEEE-CS-TCVLSI Distinguished Leadership Award in 2018 for services to the IEEE, and to the VLSI research community. He was awarded the Glorious India Award in 2017 for his exemplary contributions to the discipline. Prof. Mohanty has authored 450 peer-reviewed articles and 5 books. He has received 16 best paper awards. He has delivered 21 keynotes and served on 14 panels at various International Conferences. His Google Scholar h-index is 52 and his i10-index is 224 with 12,045 citations.

Explore A Semester at University of Portsmouth
2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
SRM University-AP has always proffered vital importance to semester abroad programmes providing students with remarkable opportunities to pursue part of their academics at international universities of repute. Students receive international exposure in their chosen field of study as well as developing global networks with faculty, scholars and students from around the world.
The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a webinar titled “Exploring Spring 2024: Semester Abroad Opportunities at the University of Portsmouth” on August 18, 2023. Ms Joanna Paraskelidis, Global Mobility Manager, University of Portsmouth, UK will be the speaker for the session. The University of Portsmouth is among the 30 universities from around the world that will be delivering insightful sessions on the Semester Abroad Programmes organised in association with SRM University-AP.

Prof. Abhishek Singh on Machine Learning Techniques in Material Sciences.
2023-08-30 15:00 - 17:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Physics is organising the ninth session of its Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on the topic “A Machine Learning Framework for Knowledge Discovery” on August 30, 2023. The session will be delivered by Prof. Abhishek Singh, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He will discuss the application of ML in establishing the complex structure-property relations in alloys.
Join the talk for an insight session on Machine Learning in Material Sciences!
Abstract
Data-driven machine learning methods in materials science are emerging as one of the promising tools for expanding the discovery domain of materials to unravel useful knowledge. In this talk, the power of these methods will be illustrated by covering two major aspects, namely, the development of prediction models and the establishment of hidden connections. For the first aspect, we have developed accurate prediction models for various computationally expensive physical properties such as band gap, band edges and lattice thermal conductivity. The prediction model for band gap and band edges is developed on a 2D family of materials -MXene, which are very promising for a wide range of electronic to energy applications, which rely on accurate estimation of band gap and band edges. These models are developed with GW-level accuracy and hence can accelerate the screening of desired materials by estimating the band gaps and band edges in a matter of minutes. For the lattice thermal conductivity prediction model, an exhaustive database of bulk materials is prepared. By employing the high-throughput approach, several ultra-low and ultra-high lattice thermal conductivity compounds are predicted. The property map is generated from the high-throughput approach, and four simple features directly related to the physics of lattice thermal conductivity are proposed. The performance of the model is far superior to the physics-based Slack model, highlighting the simplicity and power of the proposed machine learning models. For the second aspect, we have connected the otherwise independent electronic and thermal transport properties.
The role of bonding attributes in establishing this relationship is unravelled by machine learning. An accurate machine learning model for thermal transport properties is proposed, where electronic transport and bonding characteristics are employed as descriptors.

Pursue your Masters at Texas A&M University
2023-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
SRM University-AP collaborates with reputed institutions worldwide to provide opportunities to its students to pursue their higher studies in the field of their choice. Under the aegis of the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, representatives of universities from around the globe are invited to interact with students, offering guidance to choose a university catering to their area of research and scholarship and support for applying to the same.
A seminar titled “Insights of Texas A&M University, San Antonio” is being organised on September 08, 2023, to inform students on why choose Texas A&M University for their Masters education. The session will be delivered by Ankita Chaturvedi, an International student recruitment and marketing expert. She is an accomplished Student Recruitment Professional with expertise in the SEA region, working with Global destinations such as Europe/USA/Singapore/Ireland/Canada.
Join the talk and learn about the unique programmes offered by Texas A&M University!
