Dr N Kiran Kumar, Assistant Professor, has been invited to deliver a talk on Advanced Power Converters used in Electric Vehicles
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Organising Institution: Stanley College of Enginnering and Technology for WomenCategory: One week FDP on “Advance Trends in Micro-Grids, Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles”

SRM AP Partners with Amaravati Drone Summit 2024
2024-10-22 08:00 - 2024-10-23 17:00
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced its partnership with SRM University-AP as its technology partner for the Amaravati Drone Summit 2024. The Summit will feature Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri. Chandra Babu Naidu. Their presence will underscore the importance of the Summit and signal the government’s commitment to embracing new technologies that have the potential to revolutionise various sectors.
The summit will feature thought-provoking sessions by Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj K Arora, along with other industry and academic leaders. Additionally, a dedicated exhibition aimed at showcasing solutions and addressing challenges encountered in technology operations will be featured. The Summit will also host Hackathons for students, providing them with a platform to demonstrate their skills and technological expertise. The university’s Centre for Drone Technology will take active part in mutliple sessions at the summit.
By nominating SRM University-AP as its technological partner, the Government of Andhra Pradesh is leveraging the university’s state-of-the-art research facilities and its pool of talented Faculty, researchers and students. This partnership is expected to not only provide a platform for showcasing cutting-edge drone technology but also to spur research and development in this rapidly evolving field.
The event is poised to become a landmark occasion, paving the way for new collaborations and innovations that could redefine the boundaries in the world of technology.

Designing 3DMXene Hydrogels for Supercapacitor Electrodes
2024-10-23 15:00
Affiliation: Stockholm University, Sweden

Tailoring Transition Metal Complexes for Brain-inspired Computing
2024-11-06 15:00
Affiliation: IISc, Bengaluru

E-Waste Quest 2024: Embracing Sustainability in the Digital Age
2024-11-07 11:30 - 17:30 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
In recent years, the growing reliance on electronic devices has led to significant challenges in its waste management, particularly concerning discarded items like mobile phones, chargers, batteries, and wires. E-Waste Quest 2024, an event that will align with ‘Generation Green’ Campaign organised by OPPO India and the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is set for launch on campus on November 07, 2024. The event will highlight pressing issues and provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to make responsible choices regarding their electronic waste.
E-Waste Quest 2024 will feature a series of informative sessions, and engaging discussions and poster presentation competitions. Attendees can expect to learn about the environmental impact of e-waste, the importance of recycling, and actionable steps they can take to contribute to a cleaner and greener planet.
Join us at E-Waste Quest 2024 to be part of this vital conversation on sustainability and advocate for a better tomorrow.

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Lecture on Airport Pavement Materials and Design
2024-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | x 206
The Department of Civil Engineering is thrilled to announce an upcoming Industry Guest Lecture titled “Airport Pavement Materials and Design,” featuring Mr A Ramalingeswara Rao, Associate Vice President of Navi Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd. The webinar is set to take place on November 22, 2024.
The session offers participants insights into various aspects of airport infrastructure, including the interplay between airfield designs and highways. Mr Rao will delve into critical topics such as Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) Testing and Runway Friction Testing, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of the methodologies that ensure the safety and efficiency of airport operations. Additionally, the lecture will cover the concept of expedient pavements, addressing their importance in modern aviation.
This event is an excellent opportunity for prospective as well as current students, professionals, and anyone interested in transportation engineering to learn from an expert in the field. Join the lecture for an enriching experience in the realm of civil engineering.

Guest Expert Lecture Series #2
2024-11-28 00:00
Deputy Manager, Coal India Limited – A Maharatna Company, Govt. of India

Faculty Development Programme on Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
2024-12-02 08:00 - 2024-12-06 17:00
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM University-AP is excited to announce a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0,” scheduled for December 2-6, 2024. The FDP will be conducted in a hybrid format and will cater to a diverse audience of engineering institutes and research scholars.
The FDP aims to delve into the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies that are transforming industry standards. With a particular focus on smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, the FDP seeks to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of interconnected manufacturing systems that leverage cutting-edge advancements in sensors, robotics, and big data analytics. Attendees will also explore emerging areas such as additive manufacturing, digital transformation, and Product Life Cycle Management, alongside hands-on training on sophisticated open-source simulators and tools.

2-Day Faculty Training Programme by IIT Madras Training Cohort
2024-12-05 09:30 - 2024-12-06 17:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Teaching Learning Centre is organising a 2-Day Faculty Training Programme on “Teaching Methodologies & Pedagogies” by IIT Madras on December 05 – 06, 2024. The training programme will be led by Prof. Edamana Prasad, Head-Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), IIT Madras. The session will delve into several topics, including Learning Outcomes, Active and Cooperative Learning, Active Learning Demonstrations and Preparations, etc.
The programme aims to enhance pedagogical knowledge and integrate technology into the existing teaching methodology. The programme will be beneficial for all participating faculty in improving teaching effectiveness, acquiring professional development, and enhancing student outcomes.
Join the programme! Improve the teaching-learning process and maintain a competitive edge in the academic field!

Technical Talk Series on Emerging Pavement Technologies
2024-12-06 14:30 - 16:30
The Pavement Research Group under the Civil Engineering Department at SRM University-AP, in association with the R&B Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, is organising a technical talk series on Emerging Pavement Technologies. Dr Uma Maheshwar Arepalli, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University-AP, and Dr Amaranatha Reddy, Professor of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, will deliver the talks.
The lecture on Innovative Pothole Patching Techniques by Dr Uma Maheswar will elaborate on the Use of Radiant and Solar heat energy, the Use of Geo-grid & Steel Slag Aggregates and Autonomous Pothole Patching Systems; while Dr Amaranatha Reddy will speak on “Cost-effective Rehabilitation Techniques for Urban & High-Volume Roads, Design and Construction of Thin White Topping (TWT) & Short Slab Concrete Pavements (SSCP)
The session promises to provide valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of pavement materials and construction. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and expand their understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of pavement technology.

Prof. Michel Waldschmidt’s Talk on ABC Conjecture
2024-12-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Board Room, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Department of Mathematics is delighted to announce that the 11th Distinguished Lecture will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 3:30 PM. Prof. Michel Waldschmidt, Emeritus Professor at Sorbonne Universit´e, Institut Mathematique de Jussieu, France, will deliver the talk “On the ABC Conjecture.”
Abstract
The talk will explain the statement of the ABC Conjecture proposed by Oesterlé and Masser in the mid-80s and give a collection of easy-to-state consequences of this conjecture. This lecture will not include an introduction to Shinichi Mochizuki’s Inter-universal Teichmüller Theory.
About the Speaker
Prof. Michel Waldschmidt is an eminent French mathematician specialising in transcendental number theory. He is a Professor Emeritus at the Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu – Paris Rive Gauche (IMJ-PRG), University of Paris, France. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to Diophantine approximations, algebraic independence, and transcendental numbers, Prof. Waldschmidt has authored several influential books and research articles.
With a career spanning decades, Prof. Waldschmidt has been actively involved in advancing mathematical research and education worldwide. He has also delivered numerous lectures globally, inspiring countless students and researchers. He is deeply committed to fostering mathematical outreach and collaboration.
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FDP on "Algebra, Analysis, and Number Theory"
2024-12-16 09:00 - 2024-12-20 17:00 | Online event
The Department of Mathematics is organising an online Faculty Development Programme on “Algebra, Analysis and Number Theory” from December 16 – 20, 2024. The Faculty Development Programme aims to enhance the pedagogical skills required for teaching mathematics at the tertiary level of education. An extensive range of topics from Algebra, Analysis, and Number Theory will be covered and discussed by the expert faculty of SRM University-AP, familiarising participants from other disciplines with various areas of mathematics.
The FDP is open to all College/University Teachers, Research Scholars, UG & PG Students.
Main Course Contents

Algebra: Structure of Cyclic Groups, Lagrange’s Theorem and Sylow Theorems.
Analysis: Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem, Intermediate Value Theorem and Heine Borel Theorem.
Number Theory: Plane Curves, Rational Points and Elliptic Curves.

Resource Persons

Prof. V Kannan, Professor, SRM University-AP
Prof. Kalyan Chakraborty, Professor, SRM University-AP
Dr Subha Sandeep Repaka, Assistant Professor, SRM University-AP

Last Date to Register – December 14, 2024
Programme Coordinators:

Dr Sandeep Kumar Verma
Dr M Radhakrishnan
Dr G Damodar Reddy

For more details, contact – mat.office@srmap.edu.in

Problems with Proton's low-energy structure and connections to Two-Photon Exchange in Lepton-Proton Scattering
2024-12-20 15:00
Affiliation: IIT Guwahati

Dr Somesh Vinayak Tewari, Assistant Professor, was invited as the resource person for the FDP on OBE
2025-05-09 00:00
Organising Institution: Narasaraopeta Engineering College (Autonomous)Category: One day FDP on “Outcome-based Education”

Emerging trends in optical technologies
2025-01-02 00:00 - 2025-01-04 00:00

UDL#19: Explore the World of Nanomaterials with Prof. Ajayan – A Pioneer of Nanotechnology
2025-01-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Mini Auditorium
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”.
Abstract
The 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.
About the Speaker
Prof. 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.
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University Explorations
2025-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
Outreach and Exploration Programme
SRM University-AP’s outreach and exploration programme exemplifies its commitment to being Globally Connected, Regionally Transformative, and Nationally Relevant. Through multiple initiatives the varsity contributes to the dissemination of knowledge and resources beyond the boundaries of its campus so as to positively impact the society. This focus on outreach not only enriches the learning journey of students but also underscores the university’s belief in the power of knowledge to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

Solar-Powered VSI Speed Control of PMSM with Performance Analysis & Controller Optimization
2025-01-20 00:00 - 2025-01-22 00:00
Abstract: This study examines the integration of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) with renewable energy sources, focusing on solar photovoltaic (SPV) arrays to improve efficiency and sustainability in electric vehicle (EV) applications. PMSM, renowned for its high efficiency, silent operation, and precise control, is managed using a proportional-integral (PI) controller to handle variable load conditions, including fluctuations in torque and current. By fine-tuning the PI controller’s gains, the desired motor speed is achieved efficiently. A DC-DC Buck-Boost converter serves as an intermediary power conditioning unit, optimizing energy extraction from the SPV array and enhancing system efficiency. This setup ensures that PMSM meets the power and operational demands of EVs. Additionally, a voltage source inverter (VSI) facilitates electronic commutation of the PMSM, providing accurate control using fundamental frequency pulses. The system is modeled and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink, demonstrating its reliability under diverse load conditions. The findings underscore the potential of this approach in promoting renewable energy integration in EVs, paving the way for cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions.Venue: NIT RaipurInstitute: NIT Raipur

Bi-LSTM-based electrical load prediction model for a microgrid community area of Panama City
2025-01-20 00:00 - 2025-01-22 00:00
Abstract: Accurate prediction of electricity consumption is essential for the efficient functioning of power grids and the successful administration of energy markets in the field of energy planning. There are several benefits such as system efficiency, dependability, safety, and stability with the proper forecasting of load demand. To ensure the proper operation of the microgrid energy management system, it is essential to predict the overall load demand with precision and consistency. A bidirectional long short-term memory network (Bi-LSTM) model is considered in this paper for the electrical load forecasting of microgrids. The proposed model is verified by using the standard available load forecasting data set of Panama City. Furthermore, the approach is compared with LSTM load forecasting method. The various performance metrics such as MAE, RAE, RSE, R2, RMSE, and NRMSE are employed in this paper to evaluate the accuracy of the proposed prediction model. In this work, the Bi-LSTM method got the better error reduction values of 17.8% in MAE, 1.70% in RMSE, 2.37% in NRMSE, 3.5% in RSE, 19% in RAE and 1.2% improvement in R2 when compared to the LSTM model. The proposed load prediction model is helpful in estimating the future power shortages of the microgrid community which leads to improve the system efficiency and reliability.
Venue: Raipur
Institute: National Institute of Technology Raipur

Customized Inverter configuration for multiple Pole-Pair Stator winding Induction motor drive with reduced DC Bus Voltage
2025-01-20 00:00 - 2025-01-22 00:00
Abstract: In this paper, A new customized multi-level inverter (MLI) configuration is proposed for induction motor drive, aiming to lower the requirement of DC bus voltage magnitude. This method utilizes pole pair winding coils separately to generate multi-level voltage waveform across the total stator phase windings. As the inverter requires lower input voltage it eliminates the requirement of boost converters when it is used in the EV applications. The inherent advantages of this topology significantly reduce control complexity in the battery systems by reducing the number of series-connected battery cells. The conventional Level-Shifted Sine Triangle PWM technique proficiently shifts low frequency harmonics to the carrier frequency, enhancing power quality and minimizing electromagnetic interference. Through MATLAB simulation, this new customized multi-level inverter-fed open-end stator winding Induction motor is simulated and results are presented to validate the proposed concept. Ultimately, our research aims to contribute to advancing electric vehicle technology by operating the induction motor with minimal input DC source voltage, and substantial output gain.
Venue: NIT Raipur, G.E Road, Amanaka, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Institute: National Institute of Technology Raipur

Non-isolated High-Gain DC-DC Converter with Moderate Gain for Hybrid Energy System Applications on DC Microgrids
2025-01-20 00:00 - 2025-01-22 00:00
Abstract: A novel non-isolated High-Gain DC-DC Converter with Moderate Gain for Hybrid Energy.
Venue: Online (SRM AP)
Institute: NIT Raipur

Design and Analysis of DC-DC Boost Converter Using Model Predictive Controller
2025-01-20 00:00 - 2025-01-22 00:00
Abstract: A boost converter is a type of device used to convert direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. It operates by increasing the input voltage to a higher output voltage level. DC-DC converters are utilised in a wide range of applications. The primary application of boost converters is to establish an interface with renewable energy sources. This paper presents a comparative analysis of two controllers, namely the Proportional Integral controller and Model Predictive Control (MPC), for practical applications of the Boost converter. The boost converter is designed and simulated in the MATLAB/SIMULINK environment for this study. The performance of the MPC con troller is found to be superior when compared to the PI controller. The effectiveness of the proposed control scheme is validated through the utilisation of OPAL-RT.
Venue: NIT Raipur
Institute: NIT Raipur

Bridging Industry and Academia: Departmental Expert Talk
2025-01-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is organising a “Departmental Expert Talk from Academia and Industry.” Dr Malay Bhattacharyya, Associate Professor, Machine Intelligence Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata will deliver an online session on “Human Computation for Social Good” and Mr Malay Kumar Khawas, Master Principal Cloud Architect and Global Leader – Oracle Community of Practice (Data Management), Oracle Technology, will deliver a session an in-campus on “Oracle Database High Availability and Disaster Recovery in a Multi-cloud Environment for Mission-Critical Enterprise Applications”.
About the Speakers
Dr Malay Bhattacharyya is currently an Associate Professor of Machine Intelligence Unit, the Coordinator of Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and an Associate Member of Technology Innovation Hub on Data Science, Big Data Analytics, and Data Curation at Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. He is a certified Design Thinker from the MIT Sloan School of Management and holds a doctorate in Computer Science from the Indian Statistical Institute. He has several decades of teaching and research experience, including short academic visits to Stanford University, the University of Ljubljana, and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Oracle CIO Award Winner and MVP of FY19, Mr Malay Kumar Khawas is a skilled Solution Engineer and Oracle Enterprise Architect. Malay amplifies business results using his extensive experience in Oracle Engineered System, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Identity Management, Oracle Database Administration, and Oracle EBS Administration. He employs technology to support the blend of innovation and development. He weaves IT solutions in Oracle to ensure the best enterprise architectures for various Oracle customers.
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From Big Bang to Now: A Theory-Experiment Dialogue
2025-01-23 00:00 - 2025-01-25 00:00

French Mathematician Prof. Jean-Marc Deshouillers Invited for 12th Distinguished Lecture
2025-01-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 304, Conference Hall, J C Bose Block
The Department of Mathematics organises the 12th session of the Distinguished Lecture Series on January 23, 2025. Renowned French mathematician, Prof. Jean-Marc Deshouillers will deliver the keynote session on the topic “Pairwise co-primality of consecutive elements from sequences with polynomial growth.”
Abstract
The study of the coprimality of elements from sequences with polynomial growth (e.g. $(lfloor alpha n rfloor)_n$ or SPS sequences $(lfloor n^c rfloor)_n$ goes back to Evans (1953), Lambek and Moser (1955). I shall give a short outline of recent developments obtained jointly with M. Drmota and C. M”{u}llner and with S. Naik.
About the Speaker
Jean-Marc Deshouillers (born September 12, 1946, in Paris) is a French mathematician specializing in analytic number theory. He is a professor at the University of Bordeaux. Deshouillers attended the Paris École Polytechnique, graduating with an engineering diploma in 1968. He received his PhD in 1972 at the University Paris VI Pierre et Marie Curie. In the seventies, he was an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the École Polytechnique, which moved from Paris to Palaiseau. Deshouillers is a professor at the University of Bordeaux. In 2009, he was at the Institute for Advanced Study.
In 1985, he showed with Ramachandran Balasubramanian and François Dress that, in the case of Waring’s problem’s fourth powers, the least number of fourth powers necessary to express any positive integer as a sum of fourth powers is 19.
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Beyond the standard model physics at collider
2025-01-27 15:00
Affiliation: Instituto de Física, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

Primordial Relics from Reheating: Linking Inflation to Dark Matter, Dark Radiation, and Leptogenesis
2025-01-28 15:00
Affiliation: Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence

Nuclear processes during the Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
2025-02-05 15:00
Affiliation: Czech Academy of Sciences

Understanding the Nuclear Aspects of the Big Bang
2025-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | C-602, C V Raman Block
The Department of Physics is organising a Departmental Research Seminar on “Nuclear Processes during the Big Bang Nucleosynthesis” on February 05, 2025. The seminar will be delivered by renowned academician Dr Martin Schaefer, Department of Theoretical Physics, Nuclear Physics Institute, Czech Academy of Sciences.
Tune in to hear from the expert on the phenomenon of Big Bang Nucleosynthesis.
Abstract
It is believed that at the early stage of the Universe, roughly 10 seconds after the Big Bang, the temperature dropped sufficiently to allow the first atomic nuclei to form. Subsequent nuclear reactions produced stable helium and lithium isotopes and negligible traces of heavier elements. This process is known as the primordial nucleosynthesis of light elements or Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN). At the end of BBN, the specific primordial abundances left an observable imprint in the current Universe. This echo nowadays serves to test the Hot Big Bang theory and the Standard Model of particle physics. An accurate description of BBN nuclear reactions is crucial in studying primordial nucleosynthesis. Nowadays, reaction dynamics can be calculated by applying highly sophisticated ab initio theoretical methods. In my contribution, I will discuss how a systematic approach to describing nuclear interactions and ab initio methods might contribute to revealing mysteries about this early stage of the Universe.

Mastering Research Publishing with Wiley
2025-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Office of the Dean-Research is organising a workshop on Wiley, a book and periodical Publishing House that specialises in Research, Education Publishing, Certification and Higher Education. The workshop will talk on Mastering Research Publishing by Resource Persons Dr Rohini Kitture, and Dr Paramita Banerjee on February 12, 2025.
Abstract of the Talk
The session will begin with an overview of Wiley’s journals, offering the attendees an idea of the range of potential venues for their research submissions. It will then delve into the detailed editorial review process, covering initial assessments and peer review, and clarifying reasons for desk rejections. By gaining a clearer understanding of these processes, attendees will be better equipped to avoid common pitfalls, thereby increasing the likelihood of their submissions being successful. Drawing on practical tips from editors, this talk aims to empower budding researchers to improve their publication outcomes and maximise the impact of their work.
About the Resource Persons:
Dr Rohini Kitture
Deputy Editor, Small, Small Methods AND Physical Sciences Portfolio, Wiley
A researcher and mentor with over 13 years of experience in Nanoscience and Nano-biotechnology, Dr Rohini Kitture specialises in tuning nanomaterials for sensor and healthcare applications. She possesses strong technical and communication skills, with a focus on process optimisation, and has earned the STAR award as well as an International Visiting Scientist Fellowship from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. She has authored seven books and has taught M Tech and PhD students at various institutions.
Dr Paramita Banerjee
Assistant Editor with over 12 years of research experience in materials science, Dr Paraita Banerjee has transitioned to the publication industry, where she has been responsible for the editorial evaluation and decision-making process for the journals Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, and Advanced Theory & Simulations at Wiley. Presently Dr Banerjee is working with Wiley as Assistant Editor in Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Theory & Simulations.
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