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SUMMARY:University Distinguished Lecture #22
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd University Distinguished Lecture will host renowned academician\, Padma Bhushan Prof. P Balaram\, National Centre for Biological Sciences\, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research\, Bengaluru on October 10\, 2025.\nProf. Balram will deliver an insightful session on the “Evolutionary Inventions and Innovations That Drove the Rise of Chemistry\, the Birth of Biology and Determine Human History”.\nAbstract\n“The word evolution is most closely associated with Darwin and Biology. Yet it is the word that changed physics in my lifetime.” These are the words used by the physicist Jacob Bronowski in his now classic narration of “The Ascent of Man”\, in the 1970s on BBC television. Bronowski is at that point trying to explain the formation of the chemical elements in the stars\, by nuclear fusion processes\, and concludes “matter itself evolves”. Indeed\, all the natural elements\, present on Earth and accessible by mining\, were the Earth’s inheritance when it was born. Geological and chemical evolution must necessarily precede evolution of life on Earth. For almost the first 1.5 billion years of its almost 4.6 billion years of existence\, the Earth was devoid of life forms. This was the Hadean age\, a period when a molten surface began to settle\, a time of asteroid impacts\, an unimaginably hostile period for any life form. Yet it was the time that geology and chemistry conspired to create the conditions for the birth of biology.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/university-distinguished-lecture-22/
LOCATION:Theatre\, SR Block
CATEGORIES:Homepage Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250407T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250407T123000
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SUMMARY:UDL#21: Prof. Pramod K. Varshney to Speak On Distributed Inference
DESCRIPTION:The 21st University Distinguished Lecture on the topic “Six Blind Men of Indostan: Theory and Applications of Distributed Inference” is scheduled to be held on April 07\, 2025. The distinguished lecture will be delivered by Prof. Pramod K. Varshney\, esteemed professor\, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, College of Engineering & Science\, Syracuse University. \nHear from the seasoned academician on the mesmerizing phenomenon of distributed inference. \nAbstract \nDistributed inference refers to the synergistic combination of information gathered by various knowledge sources and sensors to provide inference regarding a phenomenon of interest. This fascinating field has evolved over the past four decades and is being applied to a wide variety of fields\, such as military command and control\, robotics\, image processing\, air traffic control\, medical diagnostics\, pattern recognition\, environmental monitoring\, IoT and smart cities. \nThis talk will present an overview of the field\, present some recent research results\, illustrate its utility by means of some examples and conclude with some open problems. Towards the end of the technical talk\, some information about Syracuse University’s MS programs in EE/CE/CS will be provided. \nMedia Coverage for the Event
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/udl21-prof-pramod-k-varshney-to-speak-on-distributed-inference/
LOCATION:APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:Padma Shri Prof. Shanta Sinha to Deliver UDL#20
DESCRIPTION:The 20th University Distinguished Lecture\, scheduled to be held on February 21\, 2025\, invites Padma Shri Prof. Shanta Sinha\, Anti-Child Labour Activist\, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee\, Former Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)\, and professor (Retd.) Dept. of Political Science\, Hyderabad Central University\, as its keynote speaker. Prof. Sinha’s contributions towards children’s education and child rights have left an indelible mark on Indian society. \nThe esteemed session will be on the topic “Making Education a Reality and Ending Child Labour: Experience of M.V. Foundation.” \nParticipate and hear from the honourable personality. Prof. Sinha’s relentless dedication and inspiring journey will ignite all to strive towards a just and inclusive humankind! \nAbstract \nThe lecture gives an overview of the work of M.V. Foundations in the field of child rights in India. Believing in the principle that ‘no child must work and every child must attend full-time formal day school’ as a non-negotiable\, the M V Foundation (a Charitable Trust) has worked towards withdrawing over 10 lakh children in the 5-14 years age group from child labour; stopping over 20\,000 child marriages and ensuring they finish 10th grade. The Foundation pioneered the program for mainstreaming children to schools through residential bridge courses. 1500 villages where MVF has intervened have achieved retention of 99% of all children in schools up to 10th class. The lecture would highlight the journey of the foundations\, its experiences and achievements. \nThe lecture will further discuss the foundation and subsequent Journey of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)\, which Prof. Shantha Sinha headed as its first Chairperson and led for two consecutive terms from 2007-2013. The lecture will highlight the issues addressed by NCPCR\, ranging from violation of children’s rights in relation to child labour and child trafficking\, rights of children in areas of civil unrest\, children’s right to education\, the juvenile justice system\, corporal punishment\, child abuse and violence on children; child malnutrition. \nMedia Coverage for the Event
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/padma-shri-prof-shanta-sinha-to-deliver-udl20/
LOCATION:Mini Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250107T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:UDL#19: Explore the World of Nanomaterials with Prof. Ajayan – A Pioneer of Nanotechnology
DESCRIPTION:The 19th edition of the University Distinguished Lecture is scheduled to be held on January 07\, 2025. The distinguished lecture will be delivered by the esteemed academician and renowned researcher in the field of nanotechnology\, Prof. Pulickel M. Ajayan\, Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor of Engineering at Rice University\, Texas\, USA on the topic “Nano-Engineered Materials”. \nAbstract \nThe last two decades in materials science have been dominated by spectacular discoveries in nanotechnology. This talk will focus on some of these developments\, particularly in relation to the challenges in designing and controllably synthesizing functional nano-engineered materials. The lecture will elaborate on several classes of materials\, for example\, carbon-based and boron-nitrogen-carbon-based materials\, two-dimensional materials such as transition metal di-chalcogenides and their hybrids\, defect-engineered materials and single-atom catalysts\, and interface-controlled nanocomposites. We will also consider the impact of bottom-up engineering on the design of material systems relevant to many areas of applications. Several aspects\, including synthesis\, chemical manipulation and hybridization\, will be discussed to address the opportunities that are available in creating novel nanoengineered materials. \nAbout the Speaker \nProf. Pulickel M Ajayan has worked in nanotechnology for nearly three decades. He has published more than 1300 journal papers\, earning more than 225\,000 citations and an h-index of 230 (by Google Scholar). His work covers diverse areas of nanomaterials including nanoparticles\, nanotubes\, diamond\, 2D materials\, nanocomposite\, energy storage materials and 3D printing. He is the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson professor of Engineering at Rice University and the Founding Chair of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering. He is a recipient of several awards\, such as the Spiers Memorial Award\, the MRS medal\, the Alexander von Humboldt-Helmoltz Senior Award\, and the Lifetime Nanotechnology Award from the Houston Technology Center. He received Docteur Honoris Causa from the Universite Catholique de of Louvain and distinguished alumni recognition from his Alma Mater\, Banaras Hindu University\, and the Materials Science department at Northwestern University. \nJoin the insightful session and hear from the expert!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/udl19-explore-the-world-of-nanomaterials-with-prof-ajayan-a-pioneer-of-nanotechnology/
LOCATION:Mini Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240404T123000
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SUMMARY:Stanford Professor Thomas Blom Hansen to Deliver UDL #18
DESCRIPTION:The quest for knowledge can only lead to unparalleled success when the journey is guided by ethical morality and societal understanding. To achieve this\, a sound liberal arts education proves imperative to nurture a young generation of ethically\, morally and socially sensitive individuals. SRM University-AP is set to host the 18th edition of the University Distinguished Lecture on April 04\, 2024. Prof. Thomas Blom Hansen\, Reliance-Dhirubhai Ambani Professor & Department Chair\, Department of Anthropology\, from Stanford University\, USA\, will deliver the session on “Interiority Design: Liberal Arts Education in India”. \nJoin the talk to hear our distinguished speaker\, Prof. Hansen deliberate and explore the complexities of liberal arts education in India! \nAbout the Speaker \nProf. Thomas Hansen is a renowned anthropologist of political life\, ethno-religious identities\, violence and urban life in South Asia and Southern Africa. He is a leading academician exploring the religious and political violence in India. He has conducted extensive research in India focusing on Hindu nationalism\, religious identities\, religious revival and the everyday meanings of freedom. \nHe has written various books such as The Saffron Wave\, Democracy and Hindu Nationalism in Modern India (Princeton 1999)\, and Wages of Violence: Naming and Identity in Postcolonial Bombay (Princeton 2001). \nAbstract \nIn the past decade and a half\, the liberal arts model of undergraduate education has become all the rage across India and other parts of Asia. In this lecture\, Prof. Hansen will explore the origin of the liberal arts model in Enlightenment Europe\, how it travelled to America\, and how it became inextricably tied to an idea of the cultivation of a modern self\, capable of autonomous\, individual interior reflexivity and judgment\, while framed as an invitation to join a larger national community. In this lecture\, he will question: How does this model of education and self-formation sit with inherited traditions of education in India? How does its implied model of interiority and individuality sit alongside hierarchical ideas of the self and personhood structured by caste hierarchies in India? Does the idea of liberal arts education pave the way for a different and more capacious vision of what modern India might become? \nMedia Coverage for the Event
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/stanford-professor-thomas-blom-hansen-to-deliver-udl-18/
LOCATION:Mini Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240125T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:UDL #17: Dr Girish Sahni to Expound on Tech-Market Progression
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP is organising its 17th University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) on January 25\, 2024. The university places great emphasis on research as a fundamental aspect of its academic pursuits and holds such events regularly. The varsity’s 17th UDL will host Dr Girish Sahni\, former Director General of CSIR and Former Secretary – Government of India\, as its guest speaker. Dr Sahni will address the audience on the topic “Scientific Progress to Grand Progression: Opportunities and Challenges in Science-to-technology-to-market Paradigms”. \nDr Sahni is an exceptional scientist with a specialisation in Protein Engineering\, Molecular Biology\, and Biotechnology. His contributions in the field of protein cardiovascular drugs\, particularly in the area of ‘clot busters’ and their mode of action in the human body\, are truly inspiring. Dr Sahni has authored several papers in high-impact scientific journals and has several national and international patents to his credit. \nAbstract \nAs India prepares to be one of the top-ranking economies in the world\, we need to ponder the pathways that require strengthening for the future\, in science education\, innovation and investment strategies leading to useful products and services at a world-class level. The challenge involves the many impressive achievements of the past in various science and technology sectors that can be galvanised to catapult us to newer heights of ambitions. The lecture will discuss some of the well-known achievements from the past as well as the speaker’s personal experiences\, to enable us to move forward with optimism. \nJoin the talk for an insightful session!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/udl-17-dr-girish-sahni-to-expound-on-tech-market-progression/
LOCATION:APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,University Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231016T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231016T123000
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SUMMARY:Prof. Pant Delivers Lecture and Workshop on Lighter-than-Air System
DESCRIPTION:An esteemed academician and a seasoned expert in the Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) system\, Prof. Rajkumar S Pant from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology\, Bombay\, will be delivering a University Distinguished Lecture. The lecture about “The Design and Development of Lighter Than Air Systems”\, the lecture will be followed by a workshop on “Sizing of Reusable Indoor Hot Air Balloon” (RIHAB). The Department of Mechanical Engineering’s initiative in organising the event will provide valuable insights to the university’s new-age engineers. \nAbout the Speaker \nProf. Rajkumar S Pant has been a member of the faculty of the Aerospace Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay since December 1989. He has also worked for five years in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the Design & Engineering Department at Kanpur (3.5 years) and Nasik (1.5 years) Divisions. Prof. Pant is an alumnus of the College of Aeronautics\, Cranfield University\, UK\, where he earned his PhD under the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme\, and IIT Madras\, where he did his Masters in Aeronautical Engineering. \nProf. Pant was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding advancement of the Art and Science of Buoyant Flight by the Lighter-than-Air Technical Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics on 14 June 2023. He also won the Uttarakhand Science Pioneer Award at the 17th State Science Congress of Uttarakhand held in February 2023. He has won three awards for excellence in teaching at IIT Bombay\, viz.\, Departmental Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2022\, Hotchand and Jamunabai Lala Teaching Award in 2021\, and D P Joshi Excellent Teacher Award in 2014. He received the Special Recognition in Academic Excellence (Faculty-National category) award from the Institution of Engineers (India) in January 2021. In 2019\, he was felicitated by the Institution of Engineers (India) as an Eminent Engineering personality in Aerospace Engineering. \nAbstract of the Talk \nLighter-than-air (LTA) systems are aerial platforms that overcome gravity primarily by the buoyancy force acting on them due to a lighter-than-air gas (e.g.\, Hydrogen or Helium)\nenclosed in their envelopes. Design development and flight testing of prototypes of several LTA systems have been conducted at the Lighter-Than-Air Systems Laboratory of IIT Bombay for nearly two decades. The aim of this talk is to discuss the latest developments in the area of conceptual design\, sizing\, design\, development and flight/field testing of LTA Systems. The talk will also showcase some of the research and development activities that have been carried out in the LTA Systems Laboratory of IIT Bombay. \nJoin the lecture for an enriching learning experience!
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-pant-delivers-lecture-and-workshop-on-lighter-than-air-system/
LOCATION:ALC 1\, Homi J Bhabha Block
CATEGORIES:Departmental Events,Events,Mechanical Engineering,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221029T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20221029T110000
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SUMMARY:Dr C Rangarajan to invoke perception on “India at 75 and beyond”
DESCRIPTION:India has become a leading exponent of stellar growth in its 75 year long journey since independence. The nation has transgressed subsisting limitations to make remarkable progress as an emerging power. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is organising the fifteenth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture series on the topic “India at 75 and beyond” to reflect and devise a holistic approach to attain our future vision for our country. Dr C Rangarajan\, renowned economist and former Governor of Reserve Bank of India\, is the keynote speaker of this insightful session. \nAbout the speaker \nDr C Rangarajan is a prominent economist of India who has played a key role both as an academician and a policy maker. He has held several esteemed positions which include Governor of Reserve Bank of India\, Governor of Andhra Pradesh as well as Chairman\, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister in the rank of Cabinet Minister. He is currently the Chairman of Madras School of Economics. \nHe served as the 19th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India during 1992-97 at a time when India embarked on wide-ranging economic reforms which fundamentally altered the structure of the Indian economy. India became a member of the Bank for International Settlements during his tenure. \nDr C Rangarajan has authored numerous books on Indian economy including “Tracking the Indian Economy: A Collection of Articles” (2017)\, “Federalism and Fiscal Transfers in India” (co-author) (2011) and several others. He was the President of the Indian Economic Association in 1988 and the President of the Indian Econometric Society in 1994. \nDr Rangarajan is the recipient of several prestigious awards. Notable among them are the Honorary Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management\, Ahmedabad and the ‘Finance Man of the Decade’ by the Bombay Management Association. In recognition of his distinguished service to the country\, the Government has honoured him with Padma Vibhushan in 2002 (Second Highest Civilian Honour). \nJoin the webinar on October 29\, 2022 at 11.00 am for an enthralling session and explore the contours of India’s development and engagement with the world.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/dr-c-rangarajan-to-invoke-perception-on-india-at-75-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20220122T130000
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SUMMARY:Dr Chennupati Jagadish on Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronics Applications
DESCRIPTION:In the next installment of the University Distinguished Lecture\, SRM University-AP brings to you Dr Chennupati Jagadish\, a distinguished professor in Physics in the Research School of Physics and Engineering at the Australian National University. He leads the Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology Group as its head since its establishment in 1990 by him. \nDate: January 22\, 2022 (Saturday) \nTime: 11.00 am IST \n\n\nAbout the Topic: \nSemiconductors have played an important role in the development of information and communications technology\, solar cells\, solid state lighting. Nanowires are considered as building blocks for the next generation electronics and optoelectronics. In this talk\, I will present the results on optoelectronic devices such as lasers/LEDs\, THz detectors\, energy devices such as solar cells\, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting and Neuro-electrodes. Future prospects of the semiconductor nanowires will be discussed. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nDr Chennupati Jagadish obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the Acharya Nagarjuna University in Tenali\, Andhra Pradesh in the year 1977. He received his Master of Science in Applied Physics with a specialisation in Electronics from Andhra University in the year 1980. He acquired his PhD in Physics\, by working on ‘Semiconducting Thin Films’\, from the University of Delhi in the year 1986. He also held the position of a post-doctoral fellow in the Queens University. \nDr Jagadish moved to the Australian National University in the year 1990 and joined the newly established Department of Electronic Materials Engineering in the Research School of Physics and Engineering. He was the Vice-President and Secretary at the Australian Academy of Science for Physical Sciences for four years. \nCommitted to his role as an academician\, Dr Jagadish also holds many honorary and guest faculty positions around the world in leading Universities such as the Oxford University\, the Cambridge University\, South Central University (The Republic of China)\, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China\, the University of Tokyo and the Taiwan National University to name a few. \nHe makes a frequent appearance\, by invitation\, to various international conferences and seminars on Material Sciences\, Electronics\, Quantum Electronics\, Semiconductors\, Physics\, Photonics\, and Material Sciences. As an active member of the Material Research Society\, IEEE\, he has delivered many talks and guest lectures as well as organised several sessions in MRS\, IEEE meetings throughout the world. \nDr Chennupati Jagadish is currently the Editor-in-Chief for Applied Physics Reviews. He was earlier the Editor-in-Chief for Progress in Quantum electronics and Co-Editor-in-chief for the International Journal of High-Speed Electronics and Systems. He is also the Editor for the Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science\, Springer Series in Material Science\, Springer Series in Nanoptics and Nanophotonics\, Elsevier Series in Semiconductors and Semimetals\, IEEE Electron Device Letters\, and Light: Science and Applications of Nature Publishing Group. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of over 20 journals including ACS Nano\, Physica Status Solidi: Rapid Res. Lett.\, IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine\, IEEE Photonics Journal\, Solid State Electronics\, among others. \nDr Jagadish holds many laurels to his name. He became a Champion of the Order of Australia for his eminent contributions to Physics and Engineering at the Australia Day Honours 2016. He has acquired the IEEE Pioneer Award in Nanotechnology (2015)\, the Walter Boas Medal from the Australian Institute of Physics (2013) and the Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal from the Australian Academy of Science (2019). \nHe became an elected Fellow of the American Physical Society (2003). In 2020\, he also became an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to the nanotechnology of optoelectronic devices. The Australian Research Council awarded him with the Federation Fellowship (2004-09) and with the Laureate Fellowship (2009-14). \nIt would be a privilege to have Dr Chennupati Jagadish\, an astoundingly celebrated research personality\, in our midst. We urge everyone to make the most of this opportunity. The University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) hosted by SRM University-AP is attended by about 2000 members from IITs\, NITs\, IISERs\, Universities/Institutions\, CSIR\, DST\, DBT\, DRDO\, DAE\, ISRO\, NARL\, MoES and several others from different parts of the country. \nSRM University-AP cordially invites everyone to the fourteenth University distinguished Lecture on January 22\, 2022\, Saturday at 11.00 am IST. \n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/dr-chennupati-jagadish-on-semiconductor-nanostructures-for-optoelectronics-applications/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211030T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20211030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:Science\, Technology\, and Innovation Policy 2020
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP is bringing forth the thirteenth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture on October 30\, 2021\, Saturday at 10.30 am. The globally established Dr Sandeep Verma\, known for his contribution to the fields of bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology\, will deliver a lecture on Science\, Technology\, and Innovation Policy 2020: A Transformative S&T Agenda. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr Sandeep Verma is a member of the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)\, a statutory body established by the Parliament of India in 2008. He took charge as the secretary of SERB in 2019. SERB aims to accelerate research in Scientific and Engineering fields at a global scale by providing funds through calibrated funding for researcher mobility\, awards\, and honours to name a few. \nDr Sandeep Verma reserves the credit for the synthesis of enzyme mimics using metal-mediated systems. His group is engaged in developing bio-inspired soft matter and protocols for using biological building blocks as diagnostic tools for diseases. \nDr Verma received his master’s degree from Benaras Hindu University and then went for a PhD in the University of Illinois Medical Center\, Chicago\, USA. He went for two post-doctoral research\, first at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the second at Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine\, before returning to India to join the Indian Institute of Technology as an Assistant Professor. Dr Verma serves as an affiliated faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering\, Center for Nanoscience\, and Center for Environmental Science and Engineering at IIT\, Kanpur. \n\n\nAdditionally\, Dr Verma is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences\, India\, the Indian Academy of Sciences\, the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)\, and a Senior Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg\, University of Konstanz\, Germany. The Chemical Research Society of India awarded him with a Silver Medal in 2017. He also received the National Prizes for Research on Interfaces between Chemistry and Biology (2017). \nAlong with it\, Dr Verma is an Associate Editor for Chemical Communications (Royal Society of Chemistry\, UK). He is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Boards of ChemBioChem\, Cell Chemical Biology\, and Journal of Peptide Science. \n\n\n\nIn 2010\, Dr Sandeep Verma was awarded one of the highest Indian awards in the field of Science\, the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize by The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Dr Verma won the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Award\, P. N. Bhargava Medal and BHU Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal for academic excellence in master’s degree examination\, and the J. Watumull Endowed Award of the University of Illinois at Chicago. He won the B. M. Birla Science Prize (2003)\, Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2005) in Chemical Sciences\, and Bronze Medal (2005) of the Chemical Research Society of India. \nIt is an honour and an incomparable opportunity for all to have such a distinguished guest in our midst and to learn from him. The University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) hosted by SRM University-AP is attended by about 2000 members from IITs\, NITs\, IISERs\, Universities/Institutions\, CSIR\, DST\, DBT\, DRDO\, DAE\, ISRO\, NARL\, MoES and several others from different parts of the country. \nSRM University-AP cordially invites everyone to the thirteenth University distinguished Lecture that will promote transformative Scientific and Technological innovations on October 30\, 2021\, Saturday at 10.30 am.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/science-technology-and-innovation-policy-2020/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:Science-Engineering-Technology synergy for sustainable growth
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh is organising the twelfth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture Series on September 25\, 2021\, at 10.30 am. Professor Indranil Manna\, eminent scholar and JC Bose fellow\, will deliver the distinguished lecture on the topic “Science-Engineering-Technology Synergy for Sustainable Growth”. \nSustainable development will necessitate new engineering and technology-based solutions to address the challenges of climate change\, population increase\, and urbanisation. Engineering infrastructure and competence-building initiatives are essential to assure that an adequate number of engineers are capable and ready to work on these global challenges. Developing a contingent of engineering creativity calls for a generation of future engineers who are committed to sustainable innovation. \nAbout the Speaker:\nProfessor Manna\, a JC Bose fellow of DST\, is currently the Vice-Chancellor of BIT Mesra. He obtained his B. Engg. Degree from Calcutta University (BE College) in 1983\, M. Tech. from IIT Kanpur in 1984 and PhD from IIT Kharagpur in 1990. He was a Premchand Roychand Scholar (1992) and a Mouat Medal awardee (1999) of Calcutta University. He is an educationist and materials engineer with wide-ranging research interests covering phase transformation\, structure-property correlation and modelling in nanometric metals and ceramics\, laser/plasma assisted surface engineering\, nano/ferrofluid and bainitic steel. His studies on amorphous Al-alloys\, laser surface engineering of steel/Mg/Al alloys\, boundary diffusion-controlled phase transformations\, and thermal/magnetic properties of nano/ferrofluid are highly cited. He teaches subjects related to physical metallurgy and surface engineering. As a guest scientist\, he visited different renowned Institutions and Universities abroad like Max Planck Institute at Stuttgart\, Technical University of Clausthal\, Liverpool University\, Nanyang Technological University\, NIMS\, Unipress and the University of Ulm. His research exploits have been published in over 275 peer-reviewed publications; he has guided 30 doctoral theses and conducted 35 sponsored projects worth over Rs 25 crore as the PI. He is a Fellow of all the national academies of science (INSA\, IASc\, NASI) and engineering (INAE) in India. He was honoured as a distinguished alumnus by IIEST Shibpur and IIT Kharagpur. He is a recipient of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) prize for engineering sciences (2014) and was elected a Fellow of TWAS (2015). He is also a Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Materials. He received the MRSI Medal in 2000\, Binani Gold Medal (1999) and G D Birla Gold Medal (2008) of IIM\, AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers (1995)\, and INSA Medal for Young Scientist (1992). He was felicitated by the Ministry of Steel with the Young Metallurgist (1991)\, Metallurgist of the Year (2002) and National Metallurgist Award (2018). He was the National Coordinator of IMPacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT)\, a unique technology development initiative of MHRD during 2015-20. He is a member of the Research Boards of several industry/R&D like RINL\, GAIL\, BHEL\, ARCI\, Min of Steel and serves in several national-level committees of DST\, CSIR\, SERB\, INSA\, etc. Earlier\, he served as an expert in NAAC and NBA. He is a former President of the Indian Institute of Metals and Vice President of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). The University of Kalyani and Kazi Nazrul University have conferred DSc (hc) on him in 2017. He served as the Director of CSIR-CGCRI in Kolkata during 2010-2012 and of IIT Kanpur during 2012-2017. Professor Manna is now the 14th President of INAE since Jan 1\, 2021\, for the next 2 years. \n\n\nEvery month\, the University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) hosted by SRM University-AP is being attended by about 2000 members from IITs\, NITs\, IISERs\, Universities/institutions\, CSIR\, DST\, DBT\, DRDO\, DAE\, ISRO\, NARL\, MoES and several others from different parts of the country. \nAll are cordially invited to the latest UDL-12 session that will address the vital knowledge gap for sustainable growth on September 25\, 2021\, at 10.30 am. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/science-engineering-technology-synergy-for-sustainable-growth/
CATEGORIES:Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:Dr K Kasturirangan expounds the nuances of NEP-2020
DESCRIPTION:The eleventh edition of the University Distinguished Lecture Series in SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh\, is scheduled to be held on July 24\, 2021\, Saturday\, at 11.00 am. Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr K Kasturirangan\, Chairman\, National Education Policy-2020 (NEP)\, will deliver the virtual lecture as the chief guest. Dr Audimulapu Suresh\, minister of education in the government of Andhra Pradesh\, will also join the esteemed lecture. \nIn the lecture titled “Creating a Vibrant Knowledge Society – An Indian Strategy for 21st Century”\, Dr Kasturirangan will explicate the nuances underlying the conceptualisation of National Education Policy 2020. Being the first education policy of the 21st century\, NEP 2020 proposes to address the many growing developmental imperatives of our country. This policy aims to revise and revamp all aspects of the education structure\, including its regulation and governance\, and create a new system that is aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st-century education while building upon India’s traditions and value systems. \n\n\nMore about the Distinguished Guest:\nDr K. Kasturirangan is currently Chancellor\, Central University of Rajasthan; Chairman\, Governing Board\, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA); Chairperson\, NIIT University\, Neemrana; Member\, Atomic Energy Commission\, Emeritus Professor at National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)\, Bangalore and Honorary Distinguished Advisor\, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He has been conferred with the highest civilian honours Padma Shri (1982)\, Padma Bhushan (1992) and Padma Vibhushan (2000) by the President of India\, the Rajyotsava Prashasthi (2014) from Government of Karnataka and Award of ‘Officer of the Legion d’honneur’ (2002) by the President of the French Republic\, France. \n\n\n\nEvery month\, the University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) hosted by SRM University-AP is being attended by about 2000 members from IITs\, NITs\, IISERs\, Universities/institutions\, CSIR\, DST\, DBT\, DRDO\, DAE\, ISRO\, NARL\, MoES and several others from different parts of the country. We gladly invite you to attend the enlightening UDL-11 session with the doyen of the Indian education system\, Dr K Kasturirangan.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/dr-k-kasturirangan-expounds-the-nuances-of-nep-2020/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:Chairman-AICTE elucidated the changing scenarios of the education sector in the Post COVID era
DESCRIPTION:The Tenth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) Series\, organised by SRM University-AP\, expounded on a pertinent problem of the current time\, “Higher Education in India in the Post-COVID-19”. Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe\, Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)\, delivered the Distinguished Lecture\, and Shri Satish Chandra\, IAS\, Special Chief Secretary\, Higher Education\, Government of Andhra Pradesh\, gave a special address. \n\n\nIn his welcome address\, Prof D Narayana Rao\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM University-AP\, set the context of the event\, emphasising on how the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has resulted in the temporary closure of about 1000 Universities and about 40\,000 Colleges in the country\, severely disrupting the teaching and learning process and research activities. The transition to “Learn From Anywhere (LFA) happened overnight and people had to get used to it. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognises the importance of leveraging the advantages of technology while acknowledging its potential risks and dangers. Online education calls for carefully designing and appropriately scaled studies to determine how the benefits of online/digital education can be reaped while addressing or mitigating the downsides. There is a need to establish a “Digital and online Wing” in the Departments of Education in different states of the country. \n\n\n\nProf Anil Sahasrabudhe in his Distinguished Lecture\, delineated that the use of technology in the education environment has been initiated in the Pre-COVID days. Platforms such as Swayam\, National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) came into existence to digitally bring quality education to everyone. Digital education carries a boon that no one can ignore\, i.e. making physical distance irrelevant in education. Digital education has the ability to reach students anywhere and everywhere provided they are equipped with gadgets and internet connectivity. Thus\, the Government of India has undertaken a nationwide project under\, Bharat Net\, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan to connect every corner of India through the internet. Prof Sahasrabudhe accepted that all subjects cannot be taught online\, especially lab-based practical courses that will have the need to attend physical classes. Music\, Drama\, sports\, other performing and fine arts\, which are an essential part of a pedagogical system\, cannot be studied online. Moreover\, a digital class can never replace the bonding humans tend to develop while working in close proximity. However\, it cannot be debated that the education system as we know it has changed. The future of education comes with a blended environment. Fortunately\, National Education Policy-2020 envisioned the change long ago and introduced a relevant policy to ensure the educational growth of the country. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERU)\, Academic Bank of Credits\, National Academic Depository are some of the revolutionary changes that are going to benefit the next generations in the post COVID days. The government has already established National Research Foundations to support mega research projects\, which may need several crores of rupees. Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe emphasised that studying in one’s native language is an essential requirement that NEP looks into. Prof Sahasrabudhe asserted that proper administration\, governance and autonomy are some of the deciding factors for the education sector in the coming days. While concluding his speech\, he further elucidated AICTE’s initiatives towards the advancement of the education sector-Curriculum Revisions\, Project-Based Experiential Learning\, Faculty Training\, Industry Internships\, Students Internship Programmes are soon to be inseparable aspects of the changing education sector. \nShri Satish Chandra highlighted the challenges associated with online education in respect to the state of Andhra Pradesh. 3000 colleges and 17 universities with 12 lakhs students in Higher Education Sector have got affected because of the pandemic. However\, the future of education brings a blended environment with both online and offline teaching-learning options. He opined that LMS\, Online Platforms\, gadgets such as desktops\, laptops or tablets are going to be a part of the new normal of the education sector. The Government of Andhra Pradesh strives to help economically backward students by providing the gadgets at an affordable cost under various scholarship schemes.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/chairman-aicte-elucidated-the-changing-scenarios-of-the-education-sector-in-the-post-covid-era/
CATEGORIES:Events,News,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210605T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20210514T100200Z
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SUMMARY:A pertinent discussion on "Higher Education in India in the Post-COVID-19" with Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP presents the tenth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture Series with a relevant discussion on “Higher Education in India in the Post-COVID-19”. The webinar has been scheduled for Saturday\, June 05\, 2021\, at 3 pm. Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe\, Chairman of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)\, will join the webinar as the chief guest. Shri Satish Chandra\, IAS\, Special Chief Secretary\, Higher Education\, Government of Andhra Pradesh will give a special address. \n\n\nProf Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe is currently Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). He was previously a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati for 11 years. \nProf Anil D Sahasrabudhe has held several important Academic\, Research and Administrative positions at the Indian Institute of Science\, Bangalore\, Tata Consulting Engineers\, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST)\, Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) and IIT Guwahati. He also served as Director\, College of Engineering\, Pune (CoEP) since 2006 on deputation from IIT\, Guwahati\, prior to joining as AICTE Chairman. \n\n\n\nHe is also the Chairman\, Basic Scientific Research (BSR)\, Empowered Committee of UGC & SWAYAM Board. He is a Fellow of ISTE\, IET\, Institution of Engineers (IE)\, INAE. \nAs an academician and researcher in NERIST and IIT Guwahati\, and an administrator at CoEP\, he took up several initiatives for Academic\, Curricular & Co-curricular activities\, Entrepreneurship\, Research and Good Governance. \nProf Anil Sahasrabudhe has been bestowed with several awards\, which include “Maha-Intrapreneur Award-2011” of Praj Industries\, Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar (Life Time Achievement Award) from MIT World Peace University\, Pune in 2019\, Mahatma Gandhi Leadership award from Indian Achievers Forum and CSR Times (2019). \nJoin the captivating webinar on June 5\, 2021\, at 3 pm to be a part of an exciting discussion on the Changing scenario of Higher Education in the Post-COVID era. \nProgramme Schedule: Know the detailed schedule here
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/a-pertinent-discussion-on-higher-education-in-india-in-the-post-covid-19-with-prof-anil-sahasrabudhe/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210417T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210417T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20210407T073900Z
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SUMMARY:Prof Lakshmi Kantam to present a captivating speech on Catalysts for Sustainable Chemical Industry
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh\, invites Prof M Lakshmi Kantam in the ninth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture Series to deliver the keynote address on “Design and Development of Homogeneous/Heterogeneous Catalysts for Sustainable Chemical Industry” on Saturday\, April 17\, 2021\, at 03.30 PM. Our guest of the evening\, Prof M Lakshmi Kantam\, FNA\, FTWAS\, FNASc\, FRSC\, is a renowned name in the field of Chemical Sciences and Engineering. She is presently the Dr B P Godrej Distinguished Professor of Green Chemistry and Sustainability Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering\, Institute of Chemical Technology\, Mumbai.\nHer areas of expertise are Catalysis\, Materials & Process Chemistry. \n\n\nProf Lakshmi Kantam did her Bachelor in Science from Andhra Pradesh. The Alumna of Kurukshetra University pursued her masters and doctoral studies there. She has further received Honorary Doctorate in Science by Sri Padamavati Mahila Viswavidayalam\, Tirupathi\, in 2014. \nShe was the former Director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology\, Hyderabad. She is also an Honorary Professor at The University of New Castle\, Australia and an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University\, Melbourne\, Australia. Apart from managing various academic and leadership positions for various organisations\, Prof Kantam is also the Non-Executive Independent Director at Godavari Biorefineries Ltd\, Indo-Amines Ltd.\, and Vinati Organics Ltd. \n\n\n\nProf Lakshmi Kantam is one of India’s leading researchers in the domain of Chemical Engineering and is bestowed with numerous awards and recognition for her commendable contributions to the scientific fraternity. The admirable scientist has published 347 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed journals with citations of 16018. she has further authored and edited five books. The brilliant scientific mind has been granted 52 patents for her innovations. Her present Industry Collaborations include companies such as GBL\, VOL\, Hikal Ltd\, Indo Amines Ltd\, Jubilant\, Rallies\, Kesar Petroproducts Ltd\, GACL\, Marvel Drugs\, Prasol\, Mangalam Organics etc. \nShe is associated with various Government Organisations\, including the Department of Atomic Energy\, Department of Science and Technology\, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory-Pune (DRDO)\, IIT-Hyderabad\, GAIL\, etc.\, to name a few. \nProf Kantam’s contributions are recognised with numerous honours and awards. She has been awarded ICC -D.M.Trivedi Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019\, Devang Mehta – National Education Award (Women in Education Award) in 2017\, Asian Paints Padma Vibhushan Dr R A Mashelkar Medal and Chemcon Distinguished Speaker Award (For leadership in Science\, Technology and Education)-CHEMCON in 2016\, J.C.Bose Fellowship (SERB-DST) in 2015\, Lifetime Achievement Award by Indian Chemical Society in 2011. \nShe is further honoured as a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)\, Indian National Science Academy\, The Royal Society of Chemistry- UK\, National Academy of Sciences\, India. \nThe spirited woman also performs her scholarly duties as the Editorial Board Member at Chemical Record (TCR)\, Wiley-VCH and Journal of Chemical Sciences\, Springer Publishers and the Associate Editor\, Catalysis in Green Chemistry and Engineering\, Begell house. \nJoin the webinar on April 17 at 3.30 PM to listen to the captivating speech of the leading scientist in Chemical Engineering and avail this opportunity to broaden your perspectives. \n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-lakshmi-kantam-to-present-a-captivating-speech-on-catalysts-for-sustainable-chemical-industry/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,Research Webinars,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210320T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20210320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
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SUMMARY:Prof Seeram Ramakrishna to discuss "Science & Technology for Healthy Life and Planet"
DESCRIPTION:University Distinguished Lecture presented by SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh has resumed with its eighth edition to be held on March 20\, 2021 at 3.30 PM. Prof Seeram Ramakrishna\, FREng\, Everest Chair\, Professor\, National University of Singapore (NUS)\, has been cordially invited to spare a lecture on “Science & Technology for Healthy Life and Planet”. Prof Seeram Ramakrishna is among the five leading researchers of Singapore\, and among the top three impactful authors at the National University of Singapore (NUS). \nAmong his notable recognitions\, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna was identified as the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds by Thomson Reuters\, Clarivate Analytics recognized him among the top 1% Highly Cited Researchers in the world in Materials Science as well as cross-fields categories\, and Microsoft Academic ranked him among the top 100 salient authors out of three million Materials Researchers worldwide. \nApart from holding several academic leadership positions at NUS\, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna is the Founding Chairman of Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore\, SERIS. He also founded the Global Engineering Deans Council while serving as the Vice-President of the International Federation of Engineering Educator Societies (IFEES). The esteemed academician is an advisor to the World Bank\, a member of UNESCO’s Global Independent Expert Group on Universities and 2030 Sustainability Agenda\, and European Commission Director-General for Environment. \n\n\nThe planet is imperiled as the environment is incessantly degraded by humans. Technological innovation will be essential in making our planet a more comfortable and sustainable place for humans to sustain life. The need to protect and to seek more sustainable formulas for interacting with the environment is evident. It has become crucial to combat global warming\, an effort in which technology will play a key role. During the lecture\, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna will discuss such important technologies adept to ensure a healthy life and planet in the forthcoming days. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-seeram-ramakrishna-to-discuss-science-technology-for-healthy-life-and-planet/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201212T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20201208T054500Z
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SUMMARY:Prof K N Ganesh\, Director\, IISER\, Tirupati invited to talk during University Distinguished Lecture 07
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh has previously conducted six illuminating lectures by venerated guests as part of the University Distinguished Lecture Series. Subsequently\, Prof K N Ganesh\, Director\, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)\, Tirupati has been invited to deliver a talk during the seventh edition of the UDL series to be held on December 12\, 2020\, at 3 PM. \n\n\nEarlier in his career\, Prof K N Ganesh joined the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR)\, Hyderabad where he established India’s first microsynthesis DNA facility\, initiating a vigorous research programme to discover new motifs of DNA-protein interactions. Following which\, he relocated to National Chemical Laboratory (NCL-CSIR) where he was the Head of Organic Chemistry Division. Further\, he took charge as the first Director of the newly founded IISER\, Pune. \nProf K N Ganesh has made excellent research contributions in the field of nucleic acids\, focusing on therapeutic and diagnostic applications of DNA analogues\, structural biology of collagen peptides and the emerging area of DNA nanotechnology. He is internationally acclaimed for his pioneering contributions in designing the Peptide Nucleic Acid (PNA) analogues for effective cell permeation. \n\n\n\nDuring UDL07\, Prof K N Ganesh will be steering the audience through a lecture on “Pursuit of Excellence: Institution Building”. Institution Building entails the improvement of organizational performance intended to transform and benefit the society. Further\, the pursuit of excellence brings a positive swing in individuals’ lives by generating progressive outcomes. Prof K N Ganesh demonstrated remarkable leadership in spearheading Institution Building while establishing IISERs as brand science education and research institutes\, now attaining international recognition.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-k-n-ganesh-director-iiser-tirupati-invited-to-talk-during-university-distinguished-lecture-07/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20201127T042900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T070437Z
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SUMMARY:Prof Ashutosh Sharma to orate on "Art of Science: Covid and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh invites Prof Ashutosh Sharma\, Secretary\, Department of Science and Technology (DST)\, Government of India to address during the sixth chapter of the University Distinguished Lecture Series. Completing his B.Tech. from IIT Kanpur\, and MS from Pennsylvania State University\, Prof Sharma moved to the State University of New York to pursue his PhD. During his stint at IIT\, Kanpur\, Prof Sharma held important positions such as Professor\, Institute Chair Professor\, Head – Chemical Engineering\, and Founding Coordinator – Nanosciences Center and Advanced Imaging Center. Prof Sharma’s engagement in interdisciplinary research spans across a wide spectrum involving nanotechnology\, biomaterials\, environment\, and health. Being associated with DST since 2015\, Prof Sharma has been instrumental in introducing several new programmes pertaining to infrastructure\, human capacity building\, innovation\, advanced manufacturing\, waste processing\, clean energy\, and many more. \n\n\nProf Sharma’s immense contribution in the field of science won him innumerable honours and awards including the inaugural Infosys Prize in Engineering and Computer Science\, TWAS Science Prize of the World Academy of Sciences\, Bessel Research Award of the Humboldt Foundation\, J C Bose Fellowship\, SS Bhatnagar Prize\, Homi J Bhabha Award of UGC\, The Syed Husain Zaheer Medal\, Meghnad Saha Medal of INSA\, Distinguished Alumni Awards of IIT Kanpur and SUNY Buffalo\, Firodia Award\, the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Indian Science Congress\, and several Doctor of Science honoris causa from SUNY Buffalo\, as well as Jadavpur University. Apart from holding editorial positions in several journals of repute\, Prof Sharma is an elected Fellow of The Indian National Science Academy\, The Indian Academy of Sciences\, The National Academy of Sciences\, India and Indian National Academy of Engineering\, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)\, and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Materials. \n\n\n\nOn December 5\, 2020\, at 11 AM\, Prof Sharma will take the virtual podium to deliver a session on “Art of Science in the Time of Virus and Beyond: The Brave New World”. The ability of the scientific community to systematically think through complex problems generate credible information. However\, the cloistered existence of researchers and pursuers of science impedes the rapid emergence of practical inferences. The pandemic has driven scientists to voluntarily collaborate\, inspire\, understand\, and develop a flexible but structured process to deliver impactful as well as innovative solutions. During his lecture\, Prof Sharma will discuss the evolution of the art of science propelled by the unprecedented crisis.
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-ashutosh-sharma-to-orate-on-art-of-science-covid-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201128T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20201125T034200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T070444Z
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SUMMARY:Prof D Basavaiah to deliver insightful lecture during University Distinguished Lecture Series 05
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh presents the fifth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture Series on November 28\, 2020\, at 3 PM. Prof. D. Basavaiah\, INSA Senior Scientist\, Professor\, School of Chemistry\, University of Hyderabad will be addressing the audience and delivering an insightful lecture on “Philosophy of Ultimate Success in Scientific Life”. Prof D Basavaiah acquired his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Banaras Hindu University\, following which he became a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Chemistry\, Purdue University\, West Lafayette\, USA. He has a gamut of experience in science and academia sprawled over 30 years in which he worked as a Scientist C\, National Chemical Laboratory\, Pune\, after which he moved to the University of Hyderabad. \n\n\nIn his prolific career\, Prof D Basavaiah won many accolades and awards for his contribution to science\, which includes Professor T R Govindachari 60th Birthday Commemoration Endowment Award in Organic Chemistry in 1999-2000\, CRSI Silver Medal in 2008\, JC Bose Fellowship (DST-New Delhi) in 2008\, National Best Teacher award in Chemistry in 2008 (sponsored by AV Rama Rao Research Foundation in association with IICT and AP Academy of Sciences)\, The Indian Science Congress Platinum Jubilee lecture award in Chemical Sciences in 2009\, INSA- Professor TR Seshadri 70th Birthday Commemoration Medal in 2009\, BHU Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2012\, and many more. Prof D Basavaiah will apply his vast understanding of science to guide the audience during the UDL 05\, which will benefit academicians\, faculty\, and students from diverse fields. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-d-basavaiah-to-deliver-insightful-lecture-during-university-distinguished-lecture-series-05/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201121T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20201116T224200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T070504Z
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SUMMARY:Prof S Chandrasekhar to deliver a talk during University Distinguished Lecture 04
DESCRIPTION:The fourth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture organized by SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh will be delivered by Prof S Chandrasekhar\, Director\, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology\, Hyderabad. On November 21\, 2020\, at 3 PM\, the session on “Saga of Science from 13th Century to 21st Century” will be steered by the esteemed academician. Prof S Chandrasekhar joined CSIR-IICT as Scientist C and became the director in 2015. He has made significant contributions in diverse areas of organic chemistry with a special emphasis on chiral chemistry\, total synthesis of biologically active natural products and pharmaceutical products. Further\, he has received several accolades including the Eminent Scientist Award for contributions in the field of Chemistry from Telangana State Government in 2017\, CNR Rao National Prize for Chemical Research 2012\, CSIR Technology award 2014\, and Infosys prize in Chemical sciences 2014 for his contributions to synthetic organic chemistry. \n\n\nProf S Chandrasekhar has developed technologies for the synthesis of the latest anti-tuberculosis drug\, bedaquiline; anti-tumor and abortive drug\, misoprostol; anti-platelet molecule\, beraprost; antidepressive compound\, sertralin and drug for treatment of schizophrenia\, asenapine. During his lecture\, Prof S Chandrasekhar will frame a narrative of the knowledge explosion in terms of science and technology from the 13th to 21st century. Providing a historical perspective\, he will describe the evolution of the technology base and the transformation of production and service activities. \n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-s-chandrasekhar-to-deliver-a-talk-during-university-distinguished-lecture-04/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201107T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20201107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155240
CREATED:20201105T113200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T070509Z
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SUMMARY:Prof Budaraju Srinivasa Murty to share insights during University Distinguished Lecture Series 03
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh\, orchestrates the third chapter of the University Distinguished Lecture Series on “Atma Nirbhar Bharat: The role of collaborations”. Prof Budaraju Srinivasa Murty\, Director of Indian Institute of Technology\, Hyderabad\, will be adorning the webinar with his presence on November 7\, 2020\, at 3 p.m. Prof B SMurthy is an Indian metallurgist who has been awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 2007\, the highest science award in India. Formerly\, he was the Head of the Department at Indian Institute of Technology\, Madras after being the Professor at Indian Institute of Technology\, Kharagpur. The celebrated scientist will be demonstrating how collaborative research will steer India towards achieving its dream of being Self Reliant by innovating technology through collective wisdom. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/prof-budaraju-srinivasa-murty-to-share-insights-during-university-distinguished-lecture-series-03/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture
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SUMMARY:University Distinguished Lecture Series 02: Prof N Balakrishnan on Data to Discovery in Information Security
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh has arranged the University Distinguished Lecture Series 02 on October 31\, 2020 at 3 PM. Prof N Balakrishnan\, Super Computer Education and Research Centre\, Honorary Professor\, Indian Institute of Science (IISc.)\, Bengaluru will be delivering a lecture on Data to Discovery in Information Security during the webinar. The guest speaker is a visiting professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research\, Institute for Software Research International\, and Carnegie Mellon University. Also\, he is the director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management\, Industrial Finance Corporation of India\, Bharat Sanchar Nigam\, and the Data Security Council of India. The Government of India honoured him with the civilian award of Padma Shri in 2002. \nPresently\, Prof N Balakrishnan is heading the National Supercomputing Mission of India approved by the Government of India. In addition\, he is a former member of the National Security Advisory Board and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India along with being the former Deputy Managing Director of El Forge Ltd. Further\, he held the posts of a director at C-DOT Alcatel Lucent Research Centre\, Bharat Electronics\, and Central Bank of India. Most prominently\, Prof N Balakrishnan is renowned for his contribution in the establishment of the National Centre for Science Information\, and Supercomputer Education Research Centre\, in 1984\, and 1994 respectively\, at the Indian Institute of Science. \n\n\nDuring his lecture\, Prof N Balakrishnan will focus on demonstrating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in discovering the ever-increasing quantity of data in computer networks. Splitting his lecture into two segments\, Prof N Balakrishnan will initiate the session by describing the concept “Revenge of Silicon” that clearly establishes the inevitability of the birth of big data and AI. Further\, he will share insights regarding his research on the use of ML in handling large volumes of network data to enhance the performance of Intrusion Detection Systems\, detecting structured botnets at infrastructure level traffic\, malware detection\, and classification for offline and online streaming data. Proceeding with the talk\, he will dedicate the second half of his lecture in explaining Influence maximization and mobility\, and churn prediction for a large population of a city which depend on large volumes of data from social media and Call Data Records (CDR). These concepts have significance in establishing smart cities\, smart businesses\, and smart economy. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/university-distinguished-lecture-series-02-prof-n-balakrishnan-on-data-to-discovery-in-information-security/
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SUMMARY:University Distinguished Lecture Series 01: Prof Ajay K Sood on "Doing Science Without Borders"
DESCRIPTION:SRM University-AP\, Andhra Pradesh is organizing University Distinguished Lecture Series. The first edition of the series is arranged on October 17\, 2020\, at 3 p.m.\, where Prof Ajay K Sood\, Fellow of the Royal Society\, FRS and Honorary Professor\, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)\, Bengaluru\, will be delivering a lecture on “Doing Science Without Borders”. In the recent times\, humanity is facing several challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic\, climate change\, and energy and food crises. Scientific and evidence-based inputs from various disciplines of natural science\, engineering\, as well as humanities is essential for the world to thrive. \nThis inter-disciplinary approach with active collaboration amongst experts across different spheres will assist in synthesizing a complete understanding of the issues. Prof Ajay K Sood will speak on his recent works such as “Emergent phenomena of flocking seen in birds\, fishes and humans”\, “Machine learning in understanding a few century-old problem of devitrification of glasses”\, and “Making of nanoscale bacterial heat engines”. Drawing examples from his aforementioned works\, Prof Ajay K Sood will narrate the power of collaboration in doing creative basic science. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://events.srmap.edu.in/event/university-distinguished-lecture-series-01-prof-ajay-k-sood-on-doing-science-without-borders/
CATEGORIES:Events,Research Events,University Distinguished Lecture,Webinars
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