CYBERNOVA 2026: Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence
2026-09-01 09:00 - 2026-09-02 16:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, in association with GDG on Campus at SRM University-AP, is organising a two-day workshop titled “CYBERNOVA 2026: Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence”. The session will feature Mr D Sai Satish, Founder & CEO of Indian Servers, as the expert resource person.
Mr D Sai Satish is a cybersecurity expert, ethical hacker, and the author of “Hacking S3crets”. He brings extensive practical experience as an active trainer and speaker across domain topics including network security, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence.
The workshop is designed to cover key areas including cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking techniques, AI/ML applications for threat detection and security automation, as well as digital safety and data privacy practices.
Key Details

Date: September 1–2, 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Venue: Auditorium (X-Lab), SRM University-AP
Topic: CYBERNOVA 2026 — Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence
Resource Person: Mr D Sai Satish (Founder & CEO, Indian Servers)

University Level Lecture - A Journey Through Data Over the Past Five Decades: What do our students of UG, PG & Doctoral learn from this?
2026-09-02 15:00 - 17:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
SRM University-AP is organising a University Level Lecture titled “A Journey Through Data Over the Past Five Decades: What do our students of UG, PG & Doctoral learn from this?”. The session will feature Dr Chebrolu Pulla Rao, Senior Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Retired Institute Chair Professor from IIT Bombay, as the expert speaker.
Dr Chebrolu Pulla Rao is a distinguished academician and Retired Institute Chair Professor from IIT Bombay, currently serving as a Senior Professor in the Department of Chemistry. He brings decades of experience in academic research, higher education pedagogy, and interdisciplinary data applications.
The session is expected to benefit undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, as well as faculty members interested in the evolution of data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and modern research methodologies.
Abstract
This talk aims to follow the path of the rich transformation that took place in nature and tune of the data over the past five decades and the sudden jump that took place in the past one-half to one decade by bringing the role of AI & ML in every facet and approach of our teaching, research and innovation. Thus, the talk connects the points placed on the map of “data then → data now” using the examples concerned to our UG, PG and Doctoral studies. Let us see what all we will learn from this and the need to integrate these transformations into our new routine.
Key Details

Date: September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: Homi J Bhabha Block-ALC-1
Topic: A Journey Through Data Over the Past Five Decades: What do our students of UG, PG & Doctoral learn from this?
Speaker: Dr Chebrolu Pulla Rao (Senior Professor, Department of Chemistry; Retired Institute Chair Professor, IIT Bombay

GENESIS 2026
2026-09-04 | SRM University-AP
The IEEE SRM AP Student Branch, in association with the Directorate of Alumni Relations at SRM University-AP, is organising “GENESIS 2026”, a 36-hour national-level hackathon and developer conference.
The event provides a collaborative platform for student innovators to build prototypes, receive industry mentorship, and solve real-world problems. Participants will benefit from interactive networking opportunities, hands-on guidance, and competing for awards from a total prize pool of ₹1,25,000.
The hackathon is open to developers, technology enthusiasts, and student teams interested in software development, rapid prototyping, and industry-driven innovation.
Key Details

Date: September 04–06, 2026
Event Type: 36-Hour National-Level Hackathon & Developer Conference
Team Size: 1–5 members
Prize Pool: ₹1,25,000
Organiser: IEEE SRM AP Student Branch & Directorate of Alumni Relations, SRM University-AP

Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH 2026)
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-08 | SRM University-AP
The Directorate of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at SRM University-AP, in association with the Ministry of Education, is organising the “Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH 2026)”. The hackathon aims to encourage student teams to innovate, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges.
The event serves as the internal selection round for students preparing to participate in the national-level Smart India Hackathon 2026.
Team Requirements

Team Size: Exactly 6 students per team.
Diversity Rule: Every team must include at least 1 female team member per SIH guidelines.
Composition: Cross-disciplinary teams mixing academic streams and years are encouraged, but all 6 members must belong to SRM University-AP (inter-college teams are not allowed).
Communication: Every team must designate one member as the team leader for all official communication.
Team Naming: The team name must be unique and cannot contain the institute’s name.

Key Details

Date: September 07–08, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2026
Venue: SRM University-AP
Event: Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH 2026)
Official Portal: https://sih.gov.in/

Seminar Series - Sustainable Investment: Maintaining Portfolio Performance While Reducing The Carbon Footprint
2026-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “Sustainable Investment: Maintaining Portfolio Performance While Reducing The Carbon Footprint”. The session will feature Rituparna Sen, Associate Professor in the Applied Statistics Division at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, as the expert speaker.
Rituparna Sen holds a PhD in statistics from the University of Chicago and is an elected member of the International Statistical Institute. She has authored over thirty research papers and a book titled Computational Finance with R, served as an editor for leading statistical journals, and received multiple prestigious accolades, including the Young Statistical Scientist Award.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in sustainable finance, computational statistics, portfolio management, and climate-aligned investment strategies.
Abstract
Amid the global crisis of climate change, urgent action is imperative. In this study, we develop two types of decarbonized indices, which render a dynamic hedging approach for passive investors. Focusing on long-term returns with minimal active trading and risk exposure, we create the decarbonized indices for NIFTY-50, a benchmark index for the Indian market. Proposed methodology relies on suitable optimization techniques to choose the portfolio weights that minimize the tracking error while significantly reducing carbon footprints. These indices are shown to perform better than existing benchmarks, especially during major climate events. In ongoing work, we use tail risk measures instead of variance to control the risk of the portfolio.
Key Details

Date: September 9, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: Level 5, Tiered Classroom, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: Sustainable Investment: Maintaining Portfolio Performance While Reducing The Carbon Footprint
Speaker: Rituparna Sen (Associate Professor, Applied Statistics Division, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore)

Seminar Series - Deeper Agreements, Policy Uncertainty, And Cross-Border Services Expansion
2026-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 | C-402, CV Raman Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “Deeper Agreements, Policy Uncertainty, And Cross-Border Services Expansion”. The session will feature Dr Banantika Datta, Assistant Professor at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), Bengaluru, and Visiting Professor at IIM Amritsar, as the expert speaker.
Dr Datta holds a PhD in Economics from IIM Bangalore and is an economist specialising in international trade, services trade, labour mobility, and development economics. She has extensive experience across academia and industry, having conducted research projects with the World Health Organization (WHO) and worked in risk management at Deloitte.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in international trade, economic policy, global services markets, and development economics.
Abstract
This paper examines how services provisions within trade agreements shape services trade expansion and explores the mechanisms causing this impact. While the existing literature in international business and trade establishes that agreements increase trade, limited attention has been paid to how deeper agreements affect the global services markets. This paper argues that service provisions within trade agreements enhance service exports by moderating trade uncertainty between trading partners, thereby enhancing the institutional environment within which firms operate. Unlike goods trade, services trade is highly regulation-intensive, contract-dependent, and sensitive to policy reversals. Consequently, uncertainty surrounding market access, transaction costs, regulatory recognition, and dispute settlement mechanisms can significantly deter cross-border expansion by service providers. Increasingly, goods trade is supported by several services, which can result in higher exports of enabling and supporting services. Therefore, the paper examines the impact of service provisions within trade agreements by accounting for the volume of goods trade. The findings confirm that service provisions in trade agreements significantly enhance bilateral services exports, even after accounting for goods trade, advocating the need for deeper trade agreements with substantial commitments, strengthening institutional credibility between partner countries.
Key Details

Date: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: C402, C. V. Raman Block
Topic: Deeper Agreements, Policy Uncertainty, And Cross-Border Services Expansion
Speaker: Dr Banantika Datta (Assistant Professor, Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bengaluru; Visiting Professor, IIM Amritsar)

CODEVIUM 2026
2026-09-19 | SRM University-AP
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising “CODEVIUM 2026”, an Inter-College Coding Olympiad under the theme “Where Algorithms Inspire Achievement”. The event features Prof. Subrata Nandi from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur.
Competition Tracks

AlgoArena: Algorithmic Programming — Race against time to solve, optimize, and conquer.
CodeCraft: Applied Programming & Software Development — Build real solutions for real-world problems.
IntelliCode: AI & Intelligent Computing — Where intelligence meets innovation.

Prize Money (Awarded Separately in Each Track)

1st Prize: ₹6,000
2nd Prize: ₹4,000
3rd Prize: ₹3,000

The competition provides a platform for college students across institutions to demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, connect with tech enthusiasts and mentors, and compete for cash rewards.
Key Details

Date: September 19, 2026
Venue: SRM University-AP
Event: CODEVIUM 2026 — Inter-College Coding Olympiad
Key Guest: Prof. Subrata Nandi (National Institute of Technology Durgapur)
Organiser: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM University-AP

University Distinguished Lecture - From Curiosity to Discovery — The Power of Scientific Inquiry
2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
SRM University-AP is hosting University Distinguished Lecture #26, titled “From Curiosity to Discovery — The Power of Scientific Inquiry”. The session will feature Prof. Anantanarayanan Raman, Senior Scientist (Health & Biosecurity) at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Floreat Park Campus, Perth, Australia, as the distinguished speaker.
The lecture is designed to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in scientific methodologies, research innovation, and the evolution of systematic inquiry.
Abstract
Scientific inquiry’s strength and power lie in it being systematic and in the intellectual capacity to transform curiosity into a sound corpus of knowledge through observation, testing, and continuous iteration. This process energises efforts to distinguish fact from assumption, solve intricate problems and convoluted challenges, and shift towards ‘truth’ — the ‘scientific truth’. Greater clarity emerges because of newly accrued evidence. Scientific inquiry replaces conjectures with substantiations, empowering us with a brilliant rational power to explain how the biophysical world operates and to arrive at reasoned conclusions.
In this presentation, Prof. Raman will touch on the two key drivers of science — curiosity (the spark) and discovery (the fire). He will refer to two pivotal points of scientific inquiry: ‘logic’ and ‘epistemic openness’, concluding with an analysis of how scientific inquiry has evolved and adapted under the post-modern era of globalisation.
Key Details

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Venue: ALC-1, 3rd Floor, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: From Curiosity to Discovery — The Power of Scientific Inquiry
Speaker: Prof. Anantanarayanan Raman (Senior Scientist, Health & Biosecurity, CSIRO, Perth, Australia

Seminar Series - India's Gig Economy: Mapping Challenges Through Last-Mile Delivery & Worker Insights
2026-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | C-402, CV Raman Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “India’s Gig Economy: Mapping Challenges Through Last-Mile Delivery & Worker Insights”. The session will feature Dr Krishna Veer Tiwari, Assistant Professor in Operations & Analytics at FLAME University, Pune, as the expert speaker.
Dr Tiwari holds a PhD in Management Science and has served as a visiting researcher at the University of St. Gallen, BITS Pilani, and Hiroshima University. Recipient of prestigious fellowships from the Swiss Government and the Association of Information Systems, he brings corporate experience from organisations such as Robert Bosch, Force Motors, and Volvo.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in gig economy dynamics, supply chain operations, labour market economics, and algorithmic management.
Abstract
While platform-driven delivery services have expanded India’s gig economy and created widespread employment, they have also highlighted critical challenges regarding worker safety, income stability, and algorithmic control. This study investigates the operational and labour issues faced by delivery workers, focusing on transparency and well-being. Employing a scoping review, bibliometric mapping, and quantitative surveys, the research analyses dominant academic themes along with worker perceptions on earnings and working hours. Furthermore, qualitative data gathered from semi-structured interviews with last-mile delivery personnel highlights key pain points and potential mental health impacts to inform future policy interventions.
Key Details

Date: September 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: C402, C. V. Raman Block
Topic: India’s Gig Economy: Mapping Challenges Through Last-Mile Delivery & Worker Insights
Speaker: Dr Krishna Veer Tiwari (Assistant Professor in Operations & Analytics, FLAME University, Pune)

International Conference on Next-Generation Energy and Mobility Technologies (NGEMT - 2026)
2026-09-24 - 2026-09-25
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at SRM University-AP is set to host the 1st International Conference on Next-Generation Energy and Mobility Technologies (NGEMT – 2026) on September 24-25, 2026. Convened by Dr Tarkeshwar Mahto, alongside co-conveners Dr Somesh Vinayak Tewari and Dr Ramanjaneya Reddy U, the conference invites prospective authors to submit original, unpublished research. The academic discourse will focus on pioneering advancements across five distinct tracks: Smart Grids and Energy Systems; Modern Control Techniques in Energy and Mobility Solutions; Next-Gen Communication Systems for Energy and E-Mobility; AI, IoT and Cybersecurity in Energy and Mobility; and Case Studies, Pilots, and Industrial Applications.
Peer-reviewed and selected papers from the conference are planned for publication in Springer’s prestigious, Scopus-indexed “Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering” series. Researchers, academicians, and industry participants are encouraged to submit their manuscripts before the final deadline on July 15, 2026.
For further details regarding the event, fee structures, and submission guidelines, interested participants can contact conf.ngemt@srmap.edu.in or visit the event website.

TERRATHON 2026 Sustainability Sprint
2026-09-25 08:30 - 17:30 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Department of Environmental Science & Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising TerraThon 2026 Sustainability Sprint, a fast-paced sustainability hackathon designed to empower students and professionals to develop innovative solutions for real-world environmental challenges. Scheduled to take place at the APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium, this event invites teams of 3 to 5 members—including undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines, environmental organizations, and sustainable technology developers—to collaborate, learn from experts, and transform creative ideas into actionable environmental solutions. Participants will also benefit from expert mentorship, networking opportunities, complimentary food and accommodation, and a campus tour.
Challenge Themes

Smart Environmental Intelligence: Focusing on AI, IoT, digital sustainability, and smart monitoring.
Water for the Future: Addressing water treatment, water reuse, and solutions for tracking and removing emerging contaminants.
Climate & Net-Zero Solutions: Exploring climate action, carbon management, and decarbonisation.
Sustainable Materials & Clean Energy: Dedicated to advanced materials, energy storage, and environmental applications.
Circular Bioeconomy & Resource Recovery: Centered on waste valorisation, circular economy, and resource recovery.

Important Dates

Registration Start Date: June 30, 2026
Registration Closing Date: September 15, 2026
Event Date and Time: September 25, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

An array of rewards awaits outstanding performers, including a grand prize of ₹15,000 for the Champion Team, ₹10,000 for the First Runner-Up, and ₹5,000 for the Second Runner-Up, alongside specialized recognition through the Rising Sustainability Innovator Awards and the TerraThon Jury’s Choice Awards. For further coordination, queries can be directed to the event coordinators, Dr Nirav P. Raval, Dr Deep Raj, or Dr Narayanamoorthy Bhuvanendran.

Seminar Series - Role Of Brand Super-Efforts And Positive Emotions During Exogenous Brand Crisis: Macro-Meso-Micro Perspective
2026-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “Role Of Brand Super-Efforts And Positive Emotions During Exogenous Brand Crisis: Macro-Meso-Micro Perspective”. The session will feature Dr Kalpana Chandrasekar, former Assistant Professor of Marketing and UGC NET-JRF qualified scholar, as the expert speaker.
Dr Chandrasekar holds a PhD in Marketing from IIT Madras, where her research received the Best Research Thesis in Marketing (Sri N Kannan Prize 2024). An alumnus of IIM Tiruchirappalli and recipient of the Director’s Gold Medal, she combines five years of IT industry experience with research on brand crisis, crisis communication, and consumer behaviour published in top management journals.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in marketing management, brand strategy, crisis communication, and consumer behaviour.
Abstract
Brand management research investigating external crisis threats (e.g., natural, health, economic crises) that are not due to brand actions or associations, are found to be sparse with little progress. Anchoring on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) theory, this study aims to investigate the impact of exogenous brand crises (EBC) and brand’s responses on the affective and behavioural changes of consumers.
Firstly, the extensive EBC types are catalogued, and a typology is developed (Study 1) through review of extant literature and secondary data analysis. Exploratory studies – RGT based interviews (Study 2) and collage construction (Study 3) were conducted to identify the most significant EBC and the key constructs that impact consumer purchase decisions. Based on the findings, a multi-level approach is adapted across pervasive and localised EBC impact. Consequent quantitative studies (Study 4-6) investigated the interrelation between – brand’s ‘super-efforts’ at macro level, community members’ brand evangelism at meso level, their impact on consumer attitude and purchase intention at micro level. Research findings provide a comprehensive approach towards EBC management that will enable brand managers to effectively navigate through the challenges and seize the opportunities posed by the EBC.
Key Details

Date: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: Level 5, Tiered Classroom, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: Role Of Brand Super-Efforts And Positive Emotions During Exogenous Brand Crisis: Macro-Meso-Micro Perspective
Speaker: Dr Kalpana Chandrasekar (Former Assistant Professor of Marketing; PhD, IIT Madras)

Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF) 2026
2026-10-07 09:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Department of Literature and Languages, Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA), SRM University-AP is hosting the second edition of the Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF) on October 07-09, 2026.
The three-day literature festival is a pinnacle of literary creation, innovation and culture, bringing together a vibrant mix of authors, poets, translators, academics, and cultural icons.
The festival will feature panel discussions, art installations, craft exhibitions, and culinary experiences, making ALF a holistic cultural celebration. This pioneering initiative reflects SRM AP’s vision of education that extends beyond the classroom to the broader community.
Further details about ALF 2026 will be announced soon.

Research Seminar - "Does Financial Inclusion Mitigate Social Exclusion?".
2026-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “Does Financial Inclusion Mitigate Social Exclusion?”. The session will feature Rikhia Bhukta, Assistant Professor at Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, as the expert speaker.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in development economics, financial inclusion, applied microeconomics, and social policy.
Key Details

Date: October 12, 2026
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: Tiered Classroom, Level 5, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: Does Financial Inclusion Mitigate Social Exclusion?
Speaker: Rikhia Bhukta (Assistant Professor, Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University)

Seminar Series - Managing Density Bias In Clustering-Based Facility Placement For Consumption-Driven Last-Mile Delivery: A Demand-Conditioned Clustering Approach
2026-10-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “Managing Density Bias In Clustering-Based Facility Placement For Consumption-Driven Last-Mile Delivery: A Demand-Conditioned Clustering Approach”. The session will feature Dr Prithvirajan D, PhD alumnus from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, as the expert speaker.
Dr Prithvirajan D received his PhD from the Department of Management Studies at IISc Bengaluru, specialising in decision support systems, artificial intelligence, operations management, and supply chain optimization. He actively pursues entrepreneurial initiatives translating research outcomes into industry solutions, notably developing “Fuel Fast”, a production-grade decision support system for LPG cylinder last-mile delivery operations in India.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in supply chain optimization, operations research, machine learning applications in logistics, and business analytics.
Abstract
Consumption-driven last-mile delivery systems exhibit intermittent customer ordering behaviour, where only a subset of registered customers generates demand within a planning period. In such settings, clustering-based planning approaches that determine temporary restocking or consolidation locations using the geographic distribution of all registered customers can misalign facility locations with realised demand. This occurs because clustering algorithms tend to position centroids toward dense customer regions irrespective of customer activity. Under intermittent demand, this density-seeking tendency creates an operational misalignment between facility locations and realised demand, referred to in this study as density bias, which needs to be managed rather than eliminated.
This study examines density bias in conventional clustering-based facility planning and proposes a demand-conditioned clustering approach that incorporates anticipated demand into clustering to better align facility locations with expected demand. Following a predict-then-optimise paradigm, a machine learning-based classification model first identifies customers likely to generate demand within the planning period, after which temporary restocking locations are determined by clustering only the anticipated active customers.
The proposed approach is evaluated using a large-scale real-world LPG distribution system comprising 16,861 customers and 641,276 historical orders. Experimental results across multiple population distribution scenarios show that demand-conditioned clustering reduces total travel distance by 36-52% compared with current practice and by 9-18% relative to conventional clustering-based planning. These findings demonstrate that incorporating demand anticipation at the clustering stage can manage density bias, reduce avoidable replenishment travel, and improve operational efficiency in consumption-driven last-mile delivery systems.
Key Details

Date: October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: Level 5, Tiered Classroom, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: Managing Density Bias In Clustering-Based Facility Placement For Consumption-Driven Last-Mile Delivery: A Demand-Conditioned Clustering Approach
Speaker: Dr Prithvirajan D (PhD, Department of Management Studies, IISc Bengaluru)

Nano2Nature (N2N) Research Bootcamp
2026-10-23 09:00 - 17:00
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising Nano2Nature (N2N) Research Bootcamp, a research-oriented, hands-on academic outreach workshop designed to introduce students to emerging applications of nanotechnology, environmental science, water research, and energy applications.
The event aims to provide participants with practical training and exposure to cutting-edge tools, techniques, and innovative approaches for addressing critical environmental challenges.
Key Highlights

Learn from domain experts working in Nano × Environment, Energy and Water research.
Experience hands-on wet-lab demonstrations covering nanomaterial synthesis and characterization, water quality analysis, contaminant detection, and electrochemical studies.
Visit environmental engineering laboratories and experience live demonstrations of sophisticated research instruments at the Central Research Facility (CRF).
Participate in a quiz competition based on nano-environment concepts, lectures, and demonstrations.
Network with faculty members, researchers, experts, and fellow students.

The research bootcamp is open to motivated undergraduate and postgraduate students:
B.Sc. & M.Sc. Students: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Physics, and allied science disciplines.
B.Tech. Students: Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, and allied engineering branches.
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026

Early Career Researchers' Publishing Boot Camp
2026-10-25 - 2026-10-29
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP, in partnership with the Academy of Management Community Accelerator and the Kozai Group, Inc., is organising an intensive Early Career Researchers’ Publishing Boot Camp. Led by distinguished program leaders Dr Allan Bird and Dr Elizabeth L. Rose, this intensive workshop offers comprehensive mentorship to refine close-to-submission manuscripts for top-tier journals.
Key Features

Expert Mentorship: Individual guidance and peer review sessions from senior business scholars conducted before, during, and after the camp.
Dedicated Writing Blocks: Over 20 hours of structured writing time coupled with daily SMART goal-setting progress check-ins.
Publishing Strategies: Practical mini-lectures on crafting compelling introductions, strengthening literature reviews, navigating editor feedback, and avoiding desk rejections.
Pre-Boot Camp Symposium: Complimentary access to a One-Day National Symposium on reimagining management through AI, featuring a keynote by Dr Soumitra Dutta.

The program is strictly limited to 20 participants, targeting doctoral students close to graduation, postdocs, and junior faculty.
The participation fee also includes complimentary registration for the pre-boot camp event on October 24, 2026, a One-Day National Symposium titled “Advancing Management Knowledge in the AI Era: Research Frontiers and Future Directions,” featuring a keynote address by Dr Soumitra Dutta
To apply, candidates must submit a three-page manuscript outline and a one-page benefit statement, which will be evaluated based on quality, contribution, and readiness.
Important Dates

Application Deadline: August 6, 2026
Pre-Boot Camp Symposium: October 24, 2026
Boot Camp Execution: October 25–29, 2026

For submission links and detailed information, prospective applicants can visit the registration portal at www.kozaigroup.com/ecr-publishing-bootcamp-india/.

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International Conference on AI, Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing (AIRIM-2026)
2026-11-05 - 2026-11-07
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, is organising the International Conference on AI, Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing (AIRIM-2026) from November 5 to 7, 2026. This premier global platform aims to foster innovation and collaboration in robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing. The event will feature invited talks by esteemed international and national keynote speakers, paper and poster presentations, industry stalls, and a hands-on robotic workshop. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in guided lab visits to the Advanced Robotics Lab and Manufacturing facility.
AIRIM-2026 invites researchers, professionals, and students to submit original research and review articles across three main tracks: Robot Modeling, Control, and Autonomous Systems; Intelligent Robotics, Perception, and Human Interaction; and Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing Systems. Selected papers will be considered for open-access publication in Atlantis Press proceedings by Springer Nature.

Prospective authors must submit a two-page abstract to conf.airim2026@srmap.edu.in by August 10, 2026.
Intimation of acceptance will occur by August 25, 2026
full paper submissions due by September 10, 2026.

Seminar Series - Resilient Fleet-Aware Genetic Evolution For Uav-Based Healthcare Transportation Under Dynamic Disruptions
2026-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is organising a Research Seminar titled “Resilient Fleet-Aware Genetic Evolution For Uav-Based Healthcare Transportation Under Dynamic Disruptions”. The session will feature Dr Tejinder Singh Lakhwani, Assistant Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at TAPMI School of Business, Manipal University Jaipur, as the expert speaker.
Dr Lakhwani holds a PhD in Decision Sciences and Operations from IIT Jodhpur, where he received the C. V. Raman Gold Medal for Best PhD Thesis (2026). His research focuses on AI-enabled healthcare logistics, drone delivery systems, and IoT-enabled supply chains, with publications across leading peer-reviewed journals and editorial service for BMC Health Services Research.
The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, and faculty members interested in healthcare logistics, drone-assisted delivery systems, metaheuristic optimization, and resilient supply chain management.
Abstract
Efficient, resilient, and safety-aware healthcare transportation systems are critical for the timely delivery of life-saving medical supplies during emergencies, natural hazards, and disruption-prone operating conditions such as floods, storms, and infrastructure failures. However, existing UAV-enabled healthcare logistics frameworks often lack integrated real-time re-optimization, low-latency operational responsiveness, and healthcare-aware decision support under dynamic transportation disruptions. This paper proposes Fleet-Aware Genetic Evolution (FAGE), a real-time adaptive routing and decision-support framework that combines Genetic Algorithm (GA) based optimization with feedback-driven parameter adaptation and Pareto-based multi-objective optimization for UAV-enabled medical transportation. The proposed framework integrates Internet of Things (IoT) sensing with Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) to enable low-latency monitoring, event-triggered route adaptation, and disruption-resilient operational decision-making in intelligent healthcare transportation environments. To support reliable and sustainable emergency logistics operations, FAGE incorporates healthcare-aware operational indicators related to delivery urgency, battery degradation, environmental impact, and cold-chain reliability. The framework is evaluated using benchmark routing datasets and dynamic hospital-delivery simulations involving up to 100 healthcare locations under varying disruption intensities, emergency demand surges, and environmental uncertainties. Comparative results against Adaptive ACO, Hybrid VNS, FSTSP-D, and mixed-integer programming (MIP) approaches demonstrate that FAGE achieves lower delivery time and energy consumption while improving emergency delivery success and cold-chain compliance. In several scenarios, delivery time and energy consumption improved by up to 18% and 20%, respectively. Additional sensitivity analysis further demonstrates the robustness, scalability, and operational adaptability of the proposed framework under dynamic and extreme-event-driven transportation conditions. The results highlight the potential of FAGE for intelligent, disruption-resilient, and safety-aware healthcare transportation and emergency logistics operations.
Key Details

Date: November 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Venue: Level 5, Tiered Classroom, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: Resilient Fleet-Aware Genetic Evolution For Uav-Based Healthcare Transportation Under Dynamic Disruptions
Speaker: Dr Tejinder Singh Lakhwani (Assistant Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, TAPMI School of Business, Manipal University Jaipur)

CSR By Law: Shareholder Wealth Effects Of India's Mandatory CSR Mandate
2026-11-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
Paari School of Business at SRM University-AP is hosting a research seminar titled “CSR By Law: Shareholder Wealth Effects Of India’s Mandatory CSR Mandate” under the Fostering Research by Emerging Scholars on the Horizon (FRESH) series. The session will feature Dr Atul Ghorpade, Assistant Professor (Economics) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru, as the guest speaker.
The seminar examines empirical evidence on how India’s 2013 mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending regulation affects stock returns and firm valuation. Utilizing data from over 2,000 listed Indian firms, the talk will explore how markets price legal compliance versus voluntary ESG behavior, delivering key insights for boards, investors, and regulatory bodies.
Key Details

Date: November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Venue: Level 5, Tiered Classroom, Homi J Bhabha Block
Topic: CSR By Law: Shareholder Wealth Effects Of India’s Mandatory CSR Mandate
Speaker: Dr Atul Ghorpade (Assistant Professor of Economics, MAHE Bengaluru)

Uniting Interdisciplinary Trends in Emerging Science (UNITES) 2026
2026-12-27 - 2026-12-29
SRM University-AP is gearing up to host UNITES 2026, a Conference on Converging Frontiers in Science and Technology, from December 27 to 29, 2026. Organised by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (CIDR), the gathering will take place at the APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium in Amaravati. Centered around the theme “Physics at the Interfaces of Matter, Light and Life,” the event aims to unite interdisciplinary trends in emerging science. The academic discourse will delve into focus areas such as Advanced Materials and Light-Matter Systems alongside Complex and Living Physical Systems.
There will be popular and invited talks, contributed talks, poster sessions, panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities, to foster academic engagement and participation.
Convened by Dr Kiran Mangalampalli and Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay, UNITES 2026 offers comprehensive registration tiers that include full hospitality, a registration kit, and access to all technical sessions.

A merit-based transport allowance will be provided to 300 selected students
Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes and awards worth ₹5,00,000.
Furthermore, selected papers presented at the conference will be considered for peer-reviewed publication in prestigious international journals

For detailed registration, abstract submission, and further updates, prospective participants are encouraged to visit https://www.srmap.edu.in/unites-2026/.
