Solar Rooftop Ideathon
2026-04-13 09:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering organises “Solar Rooftop Ideathon: From Awareness to Adoption” on April 13, 2026. The main objective of the Ideathon is to develop innovative and scalable solutions that simplify, promote, and enhance awareness of rooftop solar schemes, enabling informed decision-making and wider adoption across diverse communities.
Winners of the Ideathon will be awarded Cash Prizes:-

1st Prize – ₹15,000
2nd Prize – ₹10,000
3rd Prize – ₹5,000
5 Consolation Prize – ₹1000 each

Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, EEE, SRM AP and Mr Uday Gopal Cherukuri, Regional Coordinator & Consultant, FSEFI, India are the convenors of the event. Dr Ramanjaneya Reddy U, EEE, SRM AP and Dr Somesh Vinayak Tiwari, EEE, SRM AP are the co-convenors of the Ideathon.
Register now – https://forms.gle/6Yp3VcDYknt46a8o9
Last Date of Registration – April 10, 2026

University Distinguished Lecture #24
2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Office of the Dean – Research at SRM University-AP is organising the University Distinguished Lecture #24.
The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Pawan K Dhar, Executive Director, CVJ Centre for Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing. The talk is titled “Synthetic Biology: From Design Principles to the Dark Matter of the Genome.”
The lecture will explore the evolution of synthetic biology, from its foundational principles of designing and engineering biological systems to its emerging focus on the unexplored regions of the genome, often referred to as “genomic dark matter.” It will shed light on how these underexplored genetic elements can unlock new possibilities in enzyme discovery, therapeutics, antimicrobial development, and industrial biotechnology.
The session aims to provide deep scientific insights into next-generation biological engineering and inspire researchers to explore novel frontiers in genomic science.

Guest Expert Lecture on Industrial Decarbonisation
2026-04-13 13:30 - 14:30 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising a session under the Guest Expert Lecture Series titled “Industrial Decarbonisation: From GHG Accounting to Net Zero Roadmap”.
The lecture will be delivered by Dr Lovelyn Theresaa Innocent, Head – Projects, RCG – Energy, Environment & Climate Change.
This lecture will focus on the critical transition towards sustainable industrial practices, highlighting greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting frameworks and strategic pathways to achieve net-zero emissions. It aims to provide participants with practical insights into climate action, policy frameworks, and industry-driven sustainability solutions.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, and energy systems.

Financial Engineering Guest Talk Series
2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
Paari School of Business (PSB) is hosting an engaging and intellectually enriching guest talk on an advanced topic in financial engineering. This session, titled “Robust Static Hedging of Path-Dependent Options using Martingale Optimal Transport,” will provide a comprehensive overview of modern approaches to pricing and hedging complex financial derivatives. The talk will delve into how robust, model-independent strategies can be developed using the Martingale Optimal Transport (MOT) framework, offering a powerful alternative to traditional assumptions in financial modeling.
Participants will gain insights into, the challenges of hedging path-dependent options, the role of martingale constraints in financial optimisation, Constructing effective hedging strategies under uncertainty and theoretical foundations and real-world implications in quantitative finance
Speaker: Ms Purba Banerjee, Department of Mathematics, IISc Bangalore
This talk is particularly beneficial for students and enthusiasts of finance, mathematics, data science, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of quantitative and computational finance.
Join us for an opportunity to deepen your understanding of financial risk management and explore cutting-edge research in the field.

Guest Talk on of Robust Static Hedging of Path-Dependent Options
2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
Paari School of Business is organising a Guest Talk on “Robust Static Hedging of Path-Dependent Options using Martingale Optimal Transport” on April 16, 2026. The talk will be delivered by Ms Purba Banerjee, Ph.D. Scholar at the Department of Mathematics, IISc Bangalore.
Abstract
The talk will present an overview of robust static hedging approaches for path-dependent options using the framework of Martingale Optimal Transport (MOT). It will discuss how model-independent pricing and hedging can be formulated as optimization problems under martingale constraints. The session will highlight key ideas behind constructing hedging strategies that remain effective under uncertainty in the underlying asset dynamics, along with insights into theoretical foundations and practical implications in mathematical finance.
About the Speaker
Ms Purba Banerjee is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mathematics at IISc, Bangalore under the supervision of Prof. Srikanth Iyer and Prof. Shashi Jain. Her area of research is mathematical finance with a focus on option pricing, hedging and risk optimization.
Prior to this she has done her MS in Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, IISc as a part of the integrated Ph.D. program and her undergraduate in Mathematics honours at St. Xaviers College, Kolkata.
Today, she will present the final work of her PhD titled “Robust static hedging of path dependent options using Martingale Optimal Transport”. This is a joint work with her supervisors and is also a runner up for the BlackRock Applied Research Award 2026.

Emerging Scholars Conference 2026
2026-04-17 09:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00
The Department of Economics, Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA) presents the Emerging Scholars Conference 2026 (ESC) on the theme “New Thinking for a New World: Reimagining Globalization and Development”.
The Emerging Scholars Conference (ESC) is a pioneering initiative conceived by the Department of Economics, Easwari School of Liberal Arts, SRM University-AP, India, to provide a dynamic academic platform for doctoral and early-career researchers to learn, present, discuss, and polish their innovative scholarly research.
Organised by PhD candidates in their advanced/final stage, with the support of faculty members, the conference offers a platform that ignites the spirit of academic curiosity, leadership, mentoring, peer learning, and innovation.
It aims to provide an inclusive and enriching environment for emerging scholars to engage with contemporary debates, propose new theoretical and empirical frameworks, and contribute to advancing knowledge for global goals and social progress.
Through keynote sessions, paper presentations, and workshops, the conference will promote constructive dialogue among researchers, mentors, and practitioners. ESC will also encompass a Panel Discussion Session on “Reimagining Development Economics”.
For more details – https://www.srmap.edu.in/esc-2026/

Lecture on Green Metallurgy and Circular Materials Recovery
2026-04-17 10:00 - 12:00
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising a Guest Expert Lecture on the topic “Green Metallurgy and Circular Materials Recovery” by Dr Dina Magdy Abdo, Assistant Professor – Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), Egypt.
Dr Dina will discuss the importance of promoting greener metallurgical practices and recovering valuable materials from waste to build a sustainable, resource-efficient future.
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Venue: C-402, CV Raman Block

Alumni Interaction Session
2026-04-20 11:50 - 13:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Directorate of Alumni Relations in association with the Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an Alumni Interaction Session on “Academic Excellence, International Exposure, and Entrepreneurial Opportunities”
The session will be delivered by Mr Venkata Sree Harsha, B.Tech ME,Class of 2025 who is currently pursuing a Research Internship at the National University of Singapore and is the CEO & Founder of VOLTA.
Organising Committee :
Dr Satish Anamalamudi – Assistant Director, Alumni Relations and Team
Prof. P Vivekananda Shanmuganathan – Alumni Faculty Coordinator, Dept. of ME
SARC Committee

ECE Open House Day – 2026
2026-04-22 14:00 - 17:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The School of Engineering and Sciences at SRM University-AP is hosting the Second Edition of the ECE Open House Day – 2026, organised by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in association with the Nextronics Club and the IEEE Student Branch.
The event, themed “From Microchips to Megatrends,” aims to showcase advancements and innovations in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering through a comprehensive display of student and faculty-led projects.
The Open House will feature:

Over 100 student projects, including faculty-guided innovations
Evaluation and interaction with distinguished industry experts
Demonstrations highlighting emerging technologies and research trends
An outreach initiative designed to engage and inspire school students

This platform seeks to foster academic excellence, encourage innovation, and provide participants with exposure to real-world technological applications.
The event is open to students, academicians, industry professionals, and all technology enthusiasts.

UDGAM- 2026
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25
In a spirited celebration of athleticism, unity, and excellence, SRM University-AP is all set to host UDGAM 2026, its prestigious National Level Sports Fest. Building upon the remarkable legacy of previous editions, UDGAM continues to stand as a vibrant platform where passion meets performance and emerging athletes rise to showcase their potential.
The term ‘UDGAM’, meaning ‘origin’ or ‘to rise up’, embodies the very essence of the fest—igniting the journey of young sportspersons as they strive for greatness. At SRM AP, sports are not merely an extracurricular pursuit but an integral part of holistic education, fostering discipline, resilience, leadership, and teamwork.
Organised by the Directorate of Sports, UDGAM 2026 promises to bring together talented participants from institutions across the country, creating an electrifying atmosphere of healthy competition and camaraderie. With a diverse range of sporting events lined up, the fest will celebrate both physical prowess and strategic excellence.
The Inauguration Ceremony will be held on April 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the X-Lab, marking the official commencement of the three-day sporting extravaganza. The event will culminate with the Closing Ceremony on April 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at the same venue, celebrating the achievements and indomitable spirit of all participants.
UDGAM 2026 is not just about competition—it is about embracing the true spirit of sportsmanship, learning through every challenge, and striving for excellence with integrity and passion. As the athletes gear up for this grand event, the university once again prepares to inspire a new generation to rise, compete, and shine.

10th Research Day at SRM-AP
2026-04-24
The Office of the Dean – Research at SRM University-AP is set to host the 10th Research Day on April 24, 2026, celebrating a decade of academic excellence and research innovation. This flagship event aims to provide a dynamic platform for research scholars to present their work, exchange ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
The event invites abstract submissions under the Research Scholars category, with key milestones including abstract submission (March 5, 2026), acceptance notification (March 15, 2026), and full paper submission (April 13, 2026). Paper presentations are scheduled for April 22, 2026, leading up to the main event.
Participants will compete for Gold and Silver Medals for outstanding research presentations. Additionally, the Research Contingency Awards will recognise excellence, with the top two PhD papers receiving a cash prize of ₹25,000 each.
Thematic areas span a wide spectrum including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Smart Mobility, Humanities and Social Sciences, Robotics, Nanotechnology, and more, reflecting the university’s commitment to multidisciplinary research.
The event is convened by Dr Ayesha Parveen Haroon, with support from co-convenors across departments, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging academic experience.
To know more about the conference visit the website.

Guest Lecture on Critique as Body-Work
2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Political Science, Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA) is organising a Guest Lecture on the topic “Critique as Body-Work” on April 24, 2026. The lecture will be delivered by Dr Nisha Viswanathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Tiruchirappalli.
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 11.00 AM
Venue: Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Homi J Bhabha Block
We hope this session is beneficial and request your active participation.

Webinar on Hardware Security
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Online event
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is organising an online webinar titled “Hardware Under Attack: Building Trust and Security in the Silicon Era”.
This webinar focuses on the emerging challenges in hardware security and the growing need for trust in the silicon era. The session will explore hardware-level vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and techniques for safeguarding modern computing systems. It will also highlight secure hardware design practices and real-world applications, enabling participants to understand the importance of building resilient and trustworthy systems.
Resource Person: Prof. Anirban Sengupta
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Indore
About the Speaker
Prof. Anirban Sengupta is a Full Professor at IIT Indore with over 330 publications, 16 patents, and 6 books to his credit. He is a Fellow of the IET (UK), the British Computer Society (UK), and the IETE (India), and a Senior Member of IEEE. He has received several prestigious recognitions, including the IEEE Chester Sall Memorial Award (2020) and multiple best paper and research awards. He has served in key leadership roles within IEEE societies and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of IET Computers & Digital Techniques. He has held over 20 editorial positions in reputed IEEE, IET, and Nature journals and has been consistently ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University (2021–2024). His research expertise spans hardware security, VLSI design, and secure computing systems.
Certificates will be provided to all registered participants who attend the session.
Register Now – https://forms.gle/dxEUpiMsHEWVcxrF9

ACCMS Webinar #39
2026-04-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
The Asian Consortium on Computational Materials Science (ACCMS) Global Centre organises the 39th Webinar on the topic “Emergent Phenomena Exploited at Oxide Heterointerfaces for Unconventional Computing” on April 28, 2026.
Prof. Tamalika Banerjee, Professor & Chair of Spintronics, Functional Materials group, Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Netherlands will deliver the webinar. Dr Darwin B Putungan, Institute of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines will be the panellist.
Abstract
Classical computing based on von Neumann architecture is limited by a memory bottleneck, high power consumption, and heat dissipation. This is primarily due to the non-colocation of memory and processing units, making the hardware sequential and deterministic. These challenges can be efficiently tackled by processing the information on the signal, similar to what the human brain does. This has spurred the development of alternative, domain-specific computing paradigms beyond the conventional von-Neumann architecture using analogue devices with memristive materials that can collocate memory and processing in the same functional unit.
Several material systems from phase change memory, Mott memories, resistive random access memories, ferroelectrics, and ferromagnets have been actively researched, demonstrating their potential as memristors exhibiting diverse functionalities. In this webinar, I will discuss a popular choice of materials and devices, based on oxide materials, particularly those possessing competing and coexisting ground states. They offer a rich phase space and are ideal candidates, where emergent phenomena arising at their heterointerfaces can be tailored by strain and doping and tuned by external stimuli such as temperature, electric field, and magnetic field.
I will discuss two specific cases: In the first part, I will discuss the areal downscaling of interface memristive devices directly integrated on a semiconducting Nb-doped SrTiO3 (Nb: STO) platform. We show a surprising enhancement in the memristive memory window, while maintaining analog behavior, contrary to expectations. The device designs on such semiconductors allow leveraging electric field effects at edges, increasing the dynamic range in smaller devices with high endurance and low device and cycle variation, down to the smallest devices with readout at low power. In the second part, I will show how we uniquely exploit the entire network of strained films of La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 by engineering the octahedron tilt at the atomic scale, to demonstrate complex biologically plausible brain functionalities such as self-oscillation and integrate and fire neurons. The combination of an intrinsic coupled phase transition in La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 and octahedral distortion due to the textured surface of the LAlO3 substrate leads to multiple negative differential resistance (NDR) regimes in the network, when electrically driven out of thermodynamic equilibrium, at room temperature. By sweeping either voltage or current at room temperature, we find that thermal effects trigger the film toward non-linear transport regimes. By engineering the time dynamics of such metastable phases, we demonstrate voltage-tunable oscillators that dynamically oscillate at variable frequencies (kHz to MHz) and also show how orbital coupling effects, induced by local strain, enrich the phase space of operation of such oscillators. Finally, I will discuss how the time dynamics of the leaky, integrate, and fire neuron network lead to the development of probabilistic bits, useful for ultra-low power stochastic hardware.

Nanomaterials and Microscale Sensors for Biomedical Applications
2026-05-05 09:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | Theatre, SR Block
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organises a Two-Day Workshop on Advanced Nanomaterials and AI powered Microscale Sensors for Biomedical Applications on May 05-06, 2026. The workshop focuses on non-invasive diagnostic technologies using cancer-specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated due to abnormal cellular metabolism.
These VOCs, found in exhaled breath and other biofluids, serve as reliable biomarkers for early cancer detection, screening, and disease monitoring without invasive procedures.
Eminent global speakers will share their experience and ground-breaking findings. The workshop will include interactive sessions and hands-on experience, providing a strong platform for knowledge exchange for young researchers and experienced scientists. The workshop will be organised at SRM University–AP, Amaravati, a premier Indian university with world-class infrastructure and well-established laboratories, supported by faculty working in key areas of technological and economic development.
Workshop Details

S. No.
Speaker Name
Designation
Institution
Title of the Talk

1
Dr Mehmet Dokmeci
Professor
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, California
Microscale Sensors and Systems for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications

2
Dr Hossam Haick
Professor
Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Israel
Non-Invasive Diagnostics and Chemical Imaging through Smart Materials and AI-Powered Sensors

3
Dr Anna Staerz
Professor
Colorado School of Mines, United States
Material Synthesis, Device Fabrication, and their Applications in Sensing

4
Dr Karawdeniya, Buddini Iroshika
Assistant Professor
Biochemistry Fontana Laboratories, United States
Chemiresistive Sensors for Simply Breathtaking Applications

5
Dr Saakshi Dhanekar
Associate Professor
Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
Material Synthesis, Device Fabrication, and their Applications in Sensing

6
Dr Mrinmoy De
Associate Professor
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Nanomaterials in Optical Array-Based Sensing

7
Dr Satyabrata Jit
Professor
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
Material Synthesis, Device Fabrication, and their Applications in Sensing

8
Dr Chenupati Jagadish
Professor
The Australian National University (ANU), Canberra
Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronics and Sensing Applications

Registration Details

Online Fees – Rs 250/-
Offline Fees – Rs 1000/-
Foreign Participants – USD 15

Registration Deadline – April 30, 2026
Registration Link – https://forms.gle/kfikgjAXYNKY6iAz6
