SRMAP Events

Research Seminar on Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling
2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | S-607, SR Block
The Department of Physics is organising a Research Seminar on “Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling and Nobel Prize in Physics – 2025” by Dr Krishna Prasad Maity, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, SRM University-AP.
Abstract
Quantum tunneling, proposed by Erwin Schrödinger in 1926, is a unique quantum phenomenon with no classical equivalent. It has been observed in microscopic systems like alpha decay and scanning tunneling microscopy but remained unverified at the macroscopic scale for decades.
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H Devoret, and John M Martinis from the University of California for observing macroscopic quantum tunneling in a superconducting tunnel junction, known as the Josephson junction. Their experiments measured the voltage across the junction, corresponding to the quantum phase difference between two superconductors, and revealed that the particles occupy discrete, quantized energy levels. This pioneering work laid the foundation for qubits—the basic units of future quantum computers. In this talk, I will discuss their discovery and its significance for the future of quantum technology.
Join for an interactive and insightful session!

Fracmeet 2025
2025-11-22 09:30 - 2025-11-24 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Physics is organising FRACMEET-2025: Collective Phenomena in Disordered Systems- II, a three-day interdisciplinary conference from November 20-22, 2025, at the Tiered Classroom, Level 5, Homi J Bhabha Block.
The focus of this three-day conference is to discuss the recent developments and future challenges in the multiphase flow, dynamics of fracture, recent problems in soft matter from a point of view of statistical mechanics and non-linear physics.
Fracmeet will host researchers, from theory and experiments, from diverse fields to discuss the recent developments and future challenges in the upscaling process, and in particular the role of statistical and non-linear physics.
For more details, visit – https://www.srmap.edu.in/fracmeet-2025/
Join us at Fracmeet 2025 and gain exposure to the ongoing research in the fields of condensed matter, geophysics, physics of disordered systems, material design, and ample opportunities for networking.

Seminar on Probing Higgs Boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
2026-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 | S-305, SR Block
The Department of Physics is organising a research seminar on the topic “Probing Higgs Boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)” at 03.00 PM, January 07, 2026. The seminar will be delivered by Dr Gouranga Kole, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Taiwan, University and CERN, Geneva, Switzerland.
Abstract
Recent results on measurements related to the Higgs boson using proton–proton collision data recorded at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV by the CMS experiment at the LHC will be presented. The seminar will begin with an overview of the object reconstruction techniques employed in the CMS experiment, providing essential context for the subsequent analyses. The main focus will be on Higgs boson decays into a top quark and a light quark within the framework of the two-Higgs-doublet model. In particular, the signal strengths and the corresponding upper limits on the production cross sections will be discussed, offering insights into Higgs–fermion interactions and possible signs of physics beyond the Standard Model. The seminar will conclude with a summary of the current status of charged Higgs boson searches at CMS.

SRM AP to Host IGMG IV
2026-02-19 - 2026-02-21 | Theatre, SR Block
SRM University-AP hosts the biennial International Conference on Materials Genome (ICMG), started in 2018 at SRM University-AP, India, the International Conference on Materials Genome (ICMG) has established itself as a premier biennial forum under the aegis of the Asian Consortium on Computational Materials Science (ACCMS). The conference focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical calculations and experimental techniques to accelerate the discovery of novel materials.
The primary objective of the conference is to foster collaborations among theoreticians, experimentalists, and industry professionals by facilitating the exchange of ideas and research findings through poster and oral presentations. The conference will highlight the current status, future plans, and prospects in the field, covering recent developments in first-principles calculations, experimental techniques, materials databases, and machine learning for materials science.
The conference will witness over 100 invited speakers from across the globe, the event also feature keynote speakers – Prof. D D Sarma from IISC Bangalore, India and Prof. Stefano Sanvito from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. The 2026 event will feature a special session celebrating the legacy of Prof. Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta, Director of the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences.
For programme schedule, visit – https://www.srmap.edu.in/icmg-iv/

10th Eminent Guest Lecture by Prof. Adisak Boonchun
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:30 | JC-304, J C Block
The Office of Dean-Research and Department of Physics, SRM University-AP are jointly organising the 10th edition of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series on June 16, 2026. The university welcomes Prof. Adisak Boonchun, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, to deliver a lecture on “Machine Learning Methods in Materials Simulation”.
Abstract
In computational materials science, we always face a big problem: choosing between accuracy and speed. Density Functional Theory (DFT) is very accurate for studying atoms, but it requires too much computer power. Because of this, standard DFT can only simulate small systems with a few hundred atoms for a very short time. This makes it very difficult to study real-world properties like heat transport, defects, or phase changes.
This lecture introduces how machine learning (ML) is breaking this limit. Today, we demonstrate the use of Machine Learning Force Fields (MLFF). Instead of solving complex systems, an on-the-fly MLFF model can learn the relationship between atomic structures and energy from a small set of DFT data. This allows us to run simulations with DFT-level accuracy but at the speed of simple classical models.
As a real example, this talk will show how we use ML methods to calculate the lattice thermal conductivity of semiconductors. We will discuss how to train the model efficiently to simulate heat transport in large systems, which is impossible with standard DFT alone. Finally, we will talk about the current challenges of AI in physics and look at the future of automated materials simulation.

11th Eminent Guest Lecture by Prof. Yeoh Keat Hoe
2026-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | JC-304, J C Block
The Office of Dean-Research and the Department of Physics are jointly organising the 11th Eminent Guest Lecture on the topic “Transition Metal-Doped 2D GaN with improved catalytic performance for lithium–sulfur batteries: Insights from a first-principles study” on June 18, 2026. Prof. Yeoh Keat Hoe, Associate Professor, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University, Malaysia, will deliver the session.
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are regarded as one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their exceptionally high theoretical energy density. However, their commercial deployment remains hindered by the polysulfide shuttle effect and the sluggish kinetics of the sulfur reduction reaction (SRR), which involves a complex 16-electron conversion pathway. Recent experimental studies have demonstrated that coating sulfur cathodes with GaN nanosheets effectively suppresses polysulfide shuttling and improves cycling stability compared with conventional Li–S batteries. The polar nature of GaN promotes strong interactions with lithium polysulfides (LiPSs), while the relatively low atomic masses of Ga and N help preserve the high energy density of the system. Motivated by these findings, we employed first-principles density functional theory calculations to systematically screen transition-metal (TM) single-atom dopants on two-dimensional (2D) GaN for enhanced SRR electrocatalysis. Our results reveal that the key liquid-to-solid conversion step, Li₂S₄ → Li₂S, exhibits a linear correlation with the SRR overpotential, described by Based on the resulting volcano relationship, Pd@GaN and Cu@GaN emerge as the most promising catalysts, each exhibiting an overpotential of 0.43 V. Both single-atom catalysts remain thermally stable on the 2D GaN substrate and display strong adsorption toward high-order lithium polysulfides (Li₂Sₙ, n = 4, 6, and 8), with binding energies ranging from −1.81 to −2.99 eV, indicating excellent capability for suppressing the shuttle effect. These findings provide fundamental insights into the SRR mechanism on TM-doped 2D GaN and offer valuable design principles for developing high-performance single-atom catalysts for advanced Li–S batteries.

QM2C: Workshop on Quantum Mechanics to Computation
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00
The School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS) is organising a QM2C Workshop: “Physics Insights – Quantum Mechanics to Computation” from June 29, 2026 – July 09, 2026. This workshop, conducted as part of the Faculty Development Programme, will introduce essential concepts of quantum mechanics and explore how they underpin quantum computing, providing participants with a foundation for understanding quantum algorithms, quantum information, and the transformative potential of quantum technologies.
The workshop will feature a public lecture by Prof. Manik Banik of the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, and sessions covering a wide range of topics, including an introduction to the basic principles of quantum mechanics and quantum information theory, composite systems and entanglement, etc.
Registration Details
Registration link: https://forms.gle/X8spFEW2BMwQtdMy9
Students: ₹ 3,000/- (excluding GST)
Faculty: ₹ 5,000/- (excluding GST)
For more details on the QM2C workshop, visit – https://www.srmap.edu.in/qm2c/
For any queries, contact: qi2csrmap2026@srmap.edu.in.
