SRMAP Events

Essential coping skills for students
2021-07-03 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Many young people find it strenuous to deal with unexpected events in their lives. It is vital to be kind to your mental health. Coping skills help an individual to face and overcome stressful circumstances. To educate students on Coping Skills, the Department of Students’ Affairs is initiating a virtual talk on July 03, 2021, at 3.00 pm with Ms Aayushi Sharma, the Student Counsellor of our university.
Young people, when they face difficulties in their careers, can become easily stressed. In simple terms, coping skills are the ability one needs to handle any situation in life with intelligence and resilience. The coping mechanisms and the capacity to deal with problems vary among individuals. Everyone experiences ups and downs in life, no matter what they are. Some face situations with courage, and others succumb to dangerous steps. Thus, coping skills are essential to deal with this tough, competitive world.
SRM University-AP takes care of the complete development of students which includes their emotional well-being. Therefore, all students are invited to attend the interactive session on July 03, 2021, at 3.00 pm to learn healthy practices for life.

career paths in the Automotive Industry
2021-07-03 17:00 - 19:00
The Department of ECE and Corporate Relations & Career Services are partnering to organise the 4th edition of the talk series-ECE in Industry on July 03, 2021, at 5 pm (Saturday). Mr. Sankar Sundaralingam, Head of HR for the Manufacturing Plant, BMW, India, will speak about “Career Opportunities in Automotive Electronics” and enlighten the students with requirements to pursue their career in automotive industry.
The session aims to cover an overview of the automotive industry, future trends, and areas of interest for electronic engineering students.
Mr. Sundaralingham has over 16+ years of experience in Human Resources in the automobile, manufacturing, Engineering & IT domains. He began his career in September 2004 as an officer of HR at TCL India, a Hong Kong-based MNC, and later took over TCL India’s overall HR operation. Mr. Sundaralingham has handled multiple unions, international workers, and green field projects.
In June 2012, he moved to TATA Johnson Controls (Group of TATA Auto Components) as the Sr. Manager of HR for the Chennai Facility. From 2015 – 2020, he was associated with BSH (Bosch & Siemens Home Appliances) as General Manager Human Resource Business Partner, Handling Talent Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development for regional technology India.
Mr. Sundaralingham has a bachelor’s in law, a Master’s in Labour Management from the University of Madras and a PGCHRM from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
The World HRD Congress presented Mr. Sundaralingham with the Super Achiever-HR award. He is an avid storyteller and a writer.
Mr. Sundaralingham is a member of the HR Forums. He is treasurer of Chroma (Centre for Human Resource officers & Managers Affinity), member of NIPM, Chennai Chapter & Co-founder and trustee of the Ooruni Foundation.
Join the session on July 3, 2021, at 5 p.m. (Saturday) for an informative lecture about career opportunities in the automotive industry.

The Newsmakers: Saptarshi and Rajarshi Mazumder brothers
2021-07-03 17:30 - 18:30
SRM University-AP is extremely proud to announce the accomplishments of the Saptarshi and Rajarshi Mazumder brothers, two magnificent Computer Science Engineering graduates from the Maiden Batch-2017. The duo bagged jobs at Japan’s PVP Inc., a strategic partner of Google Japan, with a whopping 50 LPA salary packages each, making the achievement the highest salary package amongst the 96 per cent of students who secured placements in the campus recruitment drive. The Department of Students’ Affairs has invited Saptarshi and Rajarshi to the upcoming segment of “The Newsmakers” on July 03, 2021, at 5:30 pm., where they will share their journey from SRM University-AP to a top-tier global organisation.
Japan’s PVP Inc. is a strategic partner of Google, which is one of the world’s largest search engine providers. It offers products and services that enable the creation of new businesses. It is the first time that students from a private university in India have received a 50-lakh rupee salary package. Both Saptarshi and Rajarshi, the twin brothers, have set an example by bagging equal salary packages from the same organisation.
To honour the twins Saptarshi and Rajarshi, SRM University-AP has awarded them with a cash prize of 2 lakh rupees. They are among the few to secure exciting positions at one of the top-notch multinational technology companies. To know more about their successful journey to Google, Japan, attend the inspirational virtual session on July 03, 2021, at 5:30 pm.

Panel session: Research opportunities in ECE
2021-07-03 18:00 - 19:30
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) organises a panel session on “Research Opportunities in ECE” to discuss the prospective research areas that a graduate from SRM University-AP can ingress into. The session will be moderated by Dr Anuj Deshpande, Assistant Professor from the department on July 3, 2021, at 6.00 pm.
The panel members and speakers for this programme will be Prof Priya Ranjan, Dr Ramesh Vaddi, Dr Divya Chaturvedi, and Dr Anirban Ghosh.
SRM University-AP offers research guidance and assistance in the fields of AI-enabled Clinical MultiMedia Processing, Battery Research, Future Communication Systems, Hardware Security, RF and Applied Photonics, Systems Biology, and Wearable Electronic Systems. The state of the art research laboratories in the department such as Electronics Laboratory, Communications Systems Laboratory, Microprocessor/Microcontroller Interface Lab, Microwave Laboratory, Digital Signal Processing and VLSI Laboratory aid students to explore the latest technological methodologies of research. The department has also undertaken various research projects sponsored by DST-SERB, DST/INT/RUS/RFBR collaborated with Russian Scientists, ICMR, and DBT.
To know more about the research opportunities that an ECE graduate student can find at their disposal, join this informational panel discussion on July 3, 2021, at 6.00 pm.
To know more: https://www.srmap.edu.in/seas/electronics-and-communication-engineering/research-areas/

Why sign up for BSc (Hons) Physics at SRM University-AP!
2021-07-04 16:00 - 17:00
The department of Physics at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh offers an interdisciplinary BSC (Hons) programme that provides practical training to students on the model and design solutions. In the interactive webinar titled “Salient Features and Career Options for BSc (Hons) Physics at SRM University AP”, Dr Jatis Kumar Dash, assistant professor from the Department of Physics will explicate the career options and higher education opportunities of BSc Physics on July 04, 2021, at 4.00 pm.
Students pursuing BSc Physics at SRM University-AP receive support to conduct research in a wide range of fields including fabrication of two-dimensional materials and their electronic devices, material genomics, applied photonics and optical communications, piezoelectricity and ferroelectricity, high-k dielectrics, thermoelectric devices, molecular electronics, photovoltaic devices and energy applications.
To know more about the programme/course structure, selection process, research areas, career options, and higher education opportunities of BSc Physics, join this immersive webinar on July 04, 2021, at 4.00 pm.

Why BBA at SRM University-AP the best to get started with a management career?
2021-07-07 16:00 - 17:00
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a three-year professional undergraduate course that can be pursued by students from all three streams-Science, Commerce and Arts. On July 7, 2021, the Department of Management at SRM University-AP is hosting a webinar at 4.00 pm to introduce its BBA course curriculum, scope, and career opportunities to the aspirants. Dr Ajitha Soundararaj and Dr Sumit Kumar, Assistant Professors at the Department of Management, will deliver lectures on the topic “BBA-First Step to a Career in the Business World.”
The BBA degree course at SRM University-AP provides both theoretical and practical knowledge comprising a wide range of subjects in the fields of commerce, business, and management. The comprehensive curriculum with project work, assessments, case studies and research provide students with a broad understanding of business and entrepreneurship. The experienced faculty ensures sessions with industry experts for training and placements. Along with the BBA general course, an individual can specialise in Human Resources, Finance, IT etc. Students with outstanding academic records are eligible for scholarships to pursue an MBA at foreign universities. BBA graduates are placed in the top-most banks, businesses, and corporate firms through the campus placement drive.
The webinar is designed for BBA aspirants who wants to know more about the course curriculum, specialisations, and career options in the field. All interested students are invited to attend the webinar on July 07, 2021, at 4.00 pm.

Workshop Series-II on Technical Writing with LaTeX
2021-07-10 11:00 - 13:00
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is hosting the second edition of the ongoing online Workshop Series “Learn & Earn: Hands-On Science & Technology (HOST)” to learn and explore the latest techniques in the field of science and technology. The workshop series-II titled “Technical Writing with LaTeX” will be held on July 10, 2021, at 11.00 am. Dr Ram Kulesh Thakur, Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Dr Anuj Deshpande, Assistant Professor in the Department of ECE at SRM University-AP, will engage the attendees of the workshop.
Dr Ram Kulesh Thakur will discuss how to prepare a technical report and improve writing abilities for research and publishing. Dr Anuj will lead the hands-on technical session on using LaTeX to create technical reports, theses, research papers, and presentations.
Methods to find reliable sources, practical ideas for organising and drafting the paper, transitioning between information, referencing sources and paraphrasing texts to avoid plagiarism, and format for writing abstracts are some of the other topics which will be covered in this session. The goal is to apply research writing abilities in a practical setting, as well as to solve problems and resolve the concerns of the participants.
About the Speakers:
Dr Ram Kulesh Thakur’s main areas of interest are Indian Writing in English, especially poetry; and English Language Teaching for science and technology. He obtained his doctorate in 2013 from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India, and holds an M Phil (English) from the same institute. Now Assistant Professor at SRM University AP- Andhra Pradesh (India), Dr Thakur has been actively involved in curriculum development, in guiding and training both UG and PG students in enhancing their overall personality to meet the expectations of future employers, i.e., making them corporate ready.
Dr Anuj Deshpande, who has taken Masters from SRTMU, Nanded and a PhD from IIT, Kharagpur is associated with the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Dr Anuj had been one of the Latex experts at the Department of Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur while doing his PhD. His current project is fault analysis and therapeutic intervention in genetic regulatory networks and he has published papers in reputed journals. Dr Anuj has more than ten years of LaTeX experience in training undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Why should one opt for an MBA course from SRM University-AP?
2021-07-10 16:00 - 18:00
School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS) of SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is committed to producing socially conscious managers, leaders and entrepreneurs. Dr AVS Kamesh and Dr Lalitha Mohan Mohapatra from the Department of Management will address the MBA aspirants on the topic “MBA-Nurturing Tomorrow’s Global and Ethical Business Leaders” on July 10, 2021, at 4.00 pm. This virtual session will introduce the thrust areas of the subject, syllabus, and future career opportunities of MBA at our university.
The Department of Management has a team of outstanding faculty with extensive experience in their respective fields of expertise. General MBA, MBA (Data Science) Business Analytics and MBA in Banking and Finance courses provide outcome-based education with contemporary curricula designed by reputed academicians and industry experts. The department aims to nurture Entrepreneurs and Game Changers who create a competitive advantage for new age Businesses and Governance. Graduates from the department are placed in top companies throughout India.
To know more about the two-year comprehensive MBA degree programmes, capstone projects, their scope and job prospects from SRM University-AP, attend this engaging webinar on July 10, 2021, at 4.00 pm.

The Newsmaker: Ms Sreelekha Bhuvaneswari
2021-07-10 17:30 - 19:00
The Department of Students’ Affairs at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh is all set to feature the brilliant Ms Sreelekha Bhuvaneswari in the upcoming segment of “The Newsmakers” scheduled on July 10, 2021, at 5.30 pm. Ms Sreelekha is a BSc physics final year student who brought laurel to the university by filing a patent for her work titled “A fibre material with moisture retention capacity with thermal tolerance and a method for manufacture” under the guidance of Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, SRM University-AP.
The project, with the patent application number 202141023375, develops a methodology to design a fabric cloth that would replace the use of air conditioners. This cloth design is inspired by Saharan silver ants which regulate their body temperatures in the scorching desert heat and also from the cooling properties of clay. This research would significantly scale down the usage of AC and other cooling devices in warm places, thus reducing the use of electricity and emission of greenhouse gases to the environment. As this cloth would be environment friendly with long durability and cost-efficiency, Sreelekha hopes that this research would bridge the socioeconomic divide of haves and have-nots between communities.
“The Newsmakers” session on July 10, 2021, at 5.30 pm will feature Ms Sreelekha narrate her inspiring journey which started with the incredible experience at SRM University-AP that eventually enabled her to be an inventor at a young age.

How the ECE curriculum is better than other branches!
2021-07-10 18:00 - 19:00
Electronics and Communication Engineering plays an important role in futuristic technologies both in Indian and global markets. For example, 6G, Glasses-free 3D-TV, Autonomous driving, Industry 4.0, Augmented/Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence etc. The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP is organising a panel session on the topic “Higher Studies Opportunities with ECE” on July 10, 2021, at 6.00 pm. In the session moderated by Assistant Professor Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Assistant Professor Dr Inbarasan Muniraj will educate the attendees on the reasons why one should choose Electronics and Communication Engineering rather than Computer Science Engineering.
The syllabus at SRM University-AP brings up industry-ready ECE graduates incorporating the design thinking curriculum along with advanced courses such as AI-ML, IoT, Embedded systems, Advanced VLSI, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, and Networking which are the current needs of the industry. ECE better than other engineering branches because the top inventions like mobile phone, Computer, Satellite, Internet, 5G/6G, IoT, AR/VR, Holograms, Machine Learning, AI, smart homes/cities, together with some of the recent necessities like CT scan, Oximeter, infrared thermometers are all the products of ECE.
Let us BREAK the myth that the Electronics and Communication Engineering branch is a hard nut to crack and know about higher education possibilities by joining the interactive webinar on July 10, 2021, at 6.00 pm.
To know more: https://www.srmap.edu.in/blog/choose-ece-cse/

Professor Jayaseelan Murugaiyan invited as a resource person to deliver lecture during the 5-day AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy sponsored Faculty Development Program (ATAL-FDP) on Drug Engineering through Bioprospecting
2021-07-12 00:00 - 2021-07-16 00:00
Organising Institution: Department of Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, CoimbatoreType: Resource personCategory: 5-day ATAL sponsored FDP

Humanities lead to different career avenues
2021-07-13 16:00 - 18:00
Humanities is the discipline that studies languages, histories and cultures. The BA English course at SRM University-AP offers students knowledge of the language and develops in them skills that foster their career paths. Dr Srabani Basu, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English and Dr Ram Kulesh Thakur, Assistant Professor in the Department will explicate the course curriculum, subjects, scope, specialisation, and available job avenues of BA English course in a virtual session titled “Humanities lead to different career avenues” on July 13, 2021, at 4.00 pm.
Students pursuing BA English at SRM-AP develop an insight into the culture of the English-Speaking communities across the world. This three-year undergraduate course intends to help students comprehend the significance of Indian and world literature. The programme puts equal emphasis on classroom lectures, practical job-oriented electives, publishing research papers, internships etc. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English, you can work as a writer, academic, journalist, in advertising, publishing, public relations, television, or in the film industry, among other professions.
SRM University-AP aims to produce graduates who are skilled and wield opportunities in the competitive world. If you desire to pursue BA in English from SRM University-AP, attend this exclusive webinar titled “Humanities lead to different career avenues” on July 13, 2021, at 4.00 pm.

IdeaMIC rewards young innovators with novel ideas
2021-07-15 18:00 - 19:00
IdeaMIC is a platform to express innovative ideas of entrepreneurship and leadership. The 001A edition of IdeaMIC by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh organises a webinar which will be held on July 15, 2021, at 6.00 pm. The technological innovator and recipient of the Commonwealth London-Youth Achievement Award for Excellence Mr Satya Illa will be the industry evaluator for the month.
Mr Satya Illa is the innovative brain behind the shockproof three-phase electrical motor pump that prevents electric shock from motor starters. He had worked with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and had been involved in a project incubated by the Bala Vikasa International Centre, Hyderabad. He identifies lack of awareness and poor maintenance of electric devices as the causes for fatalities due to electrocution among farmers.
Every month top 10 ideas are allowed to be presented through IdeaMIC at SRM University-AP. The best idea is given an opportunity to enroll with Hatchlab Research Centre– a TBI of SRM University-AP and the innovator can avail of all the benefits and support from the university. The best and novel idea of the month also gets a reward of Rs. 5000 towards developing the prototype or implementation of the idea.
Leaders from the student council of SRM Ecell, the President of SRM Ecell, senior faculty members, domain experts, and one special guest from the industry will be available in the panel for screening and evaluating the ideas. Once the pandemic is over and the university starts the classes in their full capacities, apart from the live interactions and suggestions, there would be on-campus learning sessions for young innovators across the state.
Join the latest edition of IdeaMIC and pitch in your ideas on July 15, 2021, at 6.00 pm.

Why choose BCom (Hons) at SRM University-AP?
2021-07-16 16:00 - 17:00
In the wake of Admissions-2021, the Department of Commerce is holding a formal webinar on “Salient features and career options for BCom (Hons) at SRM University-AP”, highlighting the contemporary aspects of the subject and the career paths that one can choose after pursuing Commerce in our university. Dr A Lakshmana Rao and Dr Shailendra Singh from the Department of Commerce, SRM University-AP, will elucidate on the topic on July 16, 2021, 4.00 pm onwards.
The vision of the Department of Commerce under the School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS) is to prepare agents of change in business, life, and society. The department, which has highly experienced faculty with international exposure, aims to build business leaders who represent the university in global standards. The curriculum not only caters to the theoretical aspect of the subject but also implements the practical methods for the understanding of real-life problems. The academic programmes and workshops held at regular intervals provide students with in-depth knowledge of the subject. The department exposes its students to well-known business and industry experts. It urges students to formulate innovative business ideas and represent them on global platforms.
All commerce aspirants are cordially invited to join this introductory session on July 16, 2021, at 4:00 pm to get worthwhile insights on pursuing a BCom (Hons) degree at SRM University-AP.

Stress management skills with Prof Pramod Pathak
2021-07-17 15:00 - 17:00
School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (SEAMS), SRM University-AP is arranging another mind awakening session of the Webinar series on “Stress Management in the Post Covid Era” on July 17, 2021, at 3.00 pm. Former HOD and Associate Dean, IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Prof Pramod Pathak will be the main speaker and trainer of the event. The aim of the webinar is to impart effective stress management strategies for post-Covid-19 life.
For more than a year, people have been dealing with the deadly virus, Covid-19. According to reports, half of the population is stressed due to events such as unemployment, isolation, sudden illness and death. In recent times, post covid stress disorder is common among individuals who have developed new routines which will change once again after the lockdowns are fully lifted. It is essential to learn tricks, tips and strategies from experts to cope and relieve stress. Prof. A.V.S. Kamesh, Dr Aparna Choudhary, and Dr Sumit Kumar from SEAMS, SRM University-AP will be the hosts of this webinar.
Attend the interactive and productive session on July 17, 2021, at 3.00 pm to know more about stress management and evidence-based resources to navigate the stress of the post-covid-19 conditions.
About the Speaker:
Dr Pathak is a corporate trainer, management consultant, international public speaker, and columnist for top newspapers and magazines. He is also the founder of the Goodness Movement and Kaizen Mantra (a training consulting firm). He has worked on Consultancy Assignments for organizations like World Bank, Ministry of Coal (GOI), Ministry of Labour (GOI), Ministry of Youth Affairs (GOI), Government of Jharkhand, Indian Oil Corporation, Power Grid Corporation of India, Coal India Ltd, Orissa State Pollution. The Government of Fiji has invited Dr Pathak to give a presentation on the theme Managerial Implications of Ramayana at the World Ramayana Conference. He has taught at a number of national and foreign universities and institutions, including IIFT in Delhi, BHU in Bangalore, and the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Design of modern MW size wind turbine rotor blades
2021-07-17 16:00 - 18:00
Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM University-AP organises a talk on “Design of Modern MW Size Wind Turbine Rotor Blades” as part of the departmental seminar series on July 17, 2021, at 4.00 pm. Dr Subbareddy Daggumati, Assistant Professor at IIT Tirupati will be the guest speaker at the event. This talk aims to highlight the various energy sources in India and the role of renewable energy in electricity production.
Dr Daggumati obtained his PhD from Ghent University, Belgium. He had been the wind turbine blade designer at Siemens and General Electric Co. In this lecture, he will elucidate on the energy production using wind energy. The kinetic energy of wind is collected using the blades of wind turbines. Wind flows over the blades creating lift (similar to the effect on aeroplane wings), which causes the blades to turn. The blades are connected to a drive shaft that turns an electric generator, which produces (generates) electricity. The lecture will consequently introduce various parts of modern MW size wind turbine parts to the attendees. The methods to develop wind turbine rotor blade designs will also be discussed in detail.
Join this technical lecture organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering on July 17 at 4.00 pm to learn more about the design of modern MW size wind turbine rotor blades.

Life of an ECE Student at SRM University-AP
2021-07-17 18:00 - 19:00
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University-AP prepares students to take part in the next-gen industrial revolution (Industry 4.0 and beyond). To inform the aspirants about the activity-based inter & multi-disciplinary learning and the vibrant life of ECE students, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising a webinar and panel session on July 17, 2021, at 6.00 pm.
In the session “Clubs with ECE (Microwave+ Linux)” moderated by Assistant professor Dr Sibendu Samanta, Assistant professor Dr Goutam Rana will talk about the specialised clubs for experiential learning that ECE students receive at our university.
Study Abroad Programme (SAP) aimed for students at SRM University- AP let them spend one full semester in one of our collaborating universities (The University of California, University of Wisconsin, Flinders University, IIT Chicago, Efrei Paris, National Tsing Hua University, University of Skovde, North Eastern University, Asia University). The Linux club to ease out learning complex coding in Advance OS and Computer and the Antenna/Microwave component designing club to bridge the gap between RF, Microwave Industry and conceptual theoretical classroom learning are specialities of ECE department.
Join this interactive webinar on July 17, 2021, at 6.00 pm and know how your life as an ECE graduate student at SRM University-AP.
To know more: https://www.srmap.edu.in/blog/life-of-an-ece-student/

Why is SRM University-AP the best place for BSc Economics?
2021-07-19 16:00 - 18:00
The Department of Economics is hosting a webinar on “Salient Features and Career Opportunities for BSc (Hons) Economics at SRM University AP” on July 19, 2021, at 4.00 pm to discuss the thrust areas of Economics. Dr Balaga Mohana Rao, Assistant Professor in the department, will introduce students to the theoretical and analytical foundations of economics careers.
In the webinar, Dr Balaga Mohana Rao will detail the industries and job roles available for graduates and discuss the best ways to attain internships and jobs in the industry. Students who choose to pursue a BSc in Economics at SRM University-AP participate in a three-year full-time programme that aims to impart global standards-based curriculum. The objective of the programme is to develop a class of economists who are proficient not just in theory but also in practical expertise to address and analyse real-world problems.
Attend this informative session on July 19, 2021, at 4.00 pm to learn more about the courses, subjects, syllabus, scope, and career opportunities of the BSc Economics course offered in SRM University-AP.

Done with B.Tech? Explore the endless opportunities through M.Tech
2021-07-22 16:00 - 17:00
SRM University-AP moulds career-ready engineers equipped with latest specialisations. To introduce CSE (AI &ML), ECE (IoT), ME (Materials and Manufacturing courses to M.Tech aspirants, a webinar on the theme “Done with B.Tech? Explore the endless opportunities through M.Tech” will be held on July 22, 2021 ar 4.00 pm. Prof Radha Guha, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE); Dr Ramesh Vaddi, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE); and Dr Prakash Jadhav, Associate Professor and Head in the Department of Mechanical Engineering(ME) will engage the session with their expertise in their respective fields.
SRM University-AP offers M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The Internet of Things (IoT) specialisation offered by the ECE department represents the recent advancements in Electronic systems, Networking and Communication technologies, Bigdata and Machine Learning to make the life of humans better and easier with time. Materials and Manufacturing specialisation offered by the Mechanical Engineering department provide an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as forming, joining, casting machining, additive manufacturing, smart manufacturing, AI for manufacturing etc.
The curricula of M.Tech programmes at SRM University-AP are designed keeping in view the career scope and job opportunities. The students after completing the M.Tech Programme can choose industries to work or choose high-quality technical institutes of international repute to pursue a PhD. To know more about the M.Tech programmes and their specialisations at SRM University-AP, join this engaging webinar on July 22, 2021, at 4.00 pm.

An Informative Webinar on Choosing BSc (Hons) Integrative Biology at SRM-AP and its Prospective Career Options
2021-07-22 16:00 - 18:00
SRM University-AP has begun a series of Webinars to introduce its departments and courses to aspiring applicants of the undergraduate degree programmes. Different departments are presenting interactive sessions to provide an overview of their respective courses and additional resources that SRM University-AP students have access to during their academic years. The Department of Biological Sciences hosts a similar seminar to enlighten enthusiastic students with an overview of the BSc (Hons) in Integrative Biology and the career options associated with it. Prof Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, Head of the Department of Biological Sciences, will educate the audience with an in-depth discussion on the subject and why it will be beneficial to pursue the BSc in Integrative Biology from SRM University-AP. The session is on July 22, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
The series primarily aims to provide candidates with information about the department, courses, and unlimited prospects to explore at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh. Prof Jayaseelan Murugaiyan is a senior scientist and subject matter expert who previously worked as the Scientist & Group Leader (Proteomics) at the Institute of Animal Hygiene and Environmental Health, Center for Infectious Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. He taught at many national institutes and an international institute, Germany’s Freie Universitaet-Dhalem Berlin’s Research School of Biomedical Sciences. He is the author of almost 50 papers in biological sciences and studies. To obtain detailed information about the BSc in Integrative Biology programme, you must attend the informative session on July 22, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

An alternative fiscal stimulus package to Atmanirbhar Bharat
2021-07-23 11:00 - 13:00
When the fiscal measures announced by the Central Government remain as textbook prescriptions, the scholars of our nation work for bettering the ground reality of India. The Department of Economics at SRM University-AP, in the first session of the Departmental Lecture Series, is conducting an online lecture titled “An Alternative Fiscal Stimulus Package to Atmanirbhar Bharat” on July 23, 2021, at 11.00 am to enunciate a novel perspective for fiscal stimulus packages.
The guest speaker Prof Santosh Mehrotra, visiting professor in the Centre for Development at the University of Bath (UK) will put forth his vision of an alternative fiscal stimulus package to the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan financial package. Prof Mehrotra had also been a professor of economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi. Dr Ghanshyam Pandey, Assistant Professor and faculty coordinator at the Department of Economics, SRM University-AP is the convenor of the event. The organising committee from the department consists of assistant professors Dr Anandrao Suvvari, Dr Manzoor Hassan Malik, and Dr Balaga Mohana Rao.
The lecture will give a detailed analysis of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and evaluate whether the plans of the policymakers to combat the economic crisis in India acquired the envisioned goals. Join this engaging online lecture on the zoom platform on July 23, 2021, at 11.00 am.

Journey of an ECE graduate to ML engineering
2021-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Ever wondered how Netflix recommends movies or how Amazon recommends products or how Crystal is such a big virtual advisor? The Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SRM University-AP organises a guest lecture by Mr Jayaram Kollipara, Head of Recommendation Systems in http://igenius.ai/ on July 24, 2021, at 10.00 am. SRM E-Cell aims to foster an entrepreneurial spirit and incubate the ideas into startups through its events, programmes, and initiatives.
Technology makes life easier for us in many ways. Machine Learning and Recommendations Systems have become the backbone of the entertainment industry varying from video streaming apps to social media platforms. Inventor’s Village, a student community of SRM E-cell has taken this initiative to reimagine data interaction. Mr Sai Navven Katla, Lead at Inventor’s Village will be the host and Mr Segu Sunil Kumar will be the moderator of the event.
About the Speaker:
Mr Jayaram Kollipara has wide industry experience in Networking, AI, and ML. He is currently working as a Machine Learning Engineer in IGenius.AI and he is also one of the founding members of that startup. Currently, Igenius.ai is one of the Top-5 Startups in Italy. As a young innovator, his life inspires engineering students in universities for creative experiments.
SRM E-Cell cordially invites you to this event on July 24, 2021, at 10.00 am wherein you can learn more about the future and scope of Machine Learning from the industry expert.

Dr K Kasturirangan expounds the nuances of NEP-2020
2021-07-24 11:00 - 13:00
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.
In 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.

More about the Distinguished Guest:
Dr 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.

Every 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.

New materials for energy and information storage and transmission
2021-07-24 15:00 - 17:00
The Department of Physics at SRM University-AP is organising the second edition of the Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on July 24, 2021, Saturday at 3.00 pm. The session will be engaged by Prof S Patnaik from the School of Physical Sciences in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi on the subject “New Materials for Energy and Information Storage and Transmission”. Prof. V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. D. Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Prof. C Durga Rao, Associate Dean, SLASS; Prof. Ranjit Thapa; Prof. Amit Chakraborty; and Prof. Pranab Mandal from the Department of Physics at SRM University-AP will be the panellists for the session.
Abstract:
The discovery of Dirac and Weyl semimetals (WSM) has brought forth the condensed-matter realization of Dirac/Weyl fermions, which were previously theorised as low energy excitations in high energy particle physics. In the recent past, we have witnessed some exceptional developments in chalcogenide and pnictide materials that have been identified with such properties. Several age-old industrial materials based on selenides, tellurides, borides and oxides have come to the fore that promise to usher in a new understanding of correlated electronic systems. Towards material implementation of quantum computation, we shall review the electromagnetic properties of topological superconductor SrxBi2Se3 and study its pairing mechanism. Several transition metal mono-pnictides are under intense investigation for understanding the properties of inversion-symmetry broken Weyl semimetals. Non-trivial Berry phase and chirality are important markers for characterizing topological aspects of Weyl semimetals. We shall discuss aspects of exceptional magneto-resistance seen in the normal state of these topological semimetals. In specific, we shall summarize potential applications with regard to material properties of the following systems a) Single-stage cryocooled superconducting magnets for MRI (MgB2), b) Cables for lossless energy transmission and storage (Bi2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10), c) Materials to implement Quantum Computation (Sr intercalated Bi2Se3), d) Better read-heads for magnetic storage devices (NbP, TaSb2), e) Magnetic Nano-particles for Cancer therapy (Co+CoO EB), f) Thermoelectric materials for waste heat scavenging (ZrNiPb), g) Next-generation piezo devices using multiferroic materials. (Y2CoMnO6) and h) new ideas on solar energy and battery applications.
About the Speaker:
Dr S Patnaik is a distinguished professor at the School of Physical Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has more than 16 years of experience in the field of research and academics. Dr Patnaik has over 5000 citations for published works. He has international collaborations with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, Université Paris Sud, Orsay, France, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK and Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. Dr Patnaik’s areas of interest or specialisation are Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Superconductivity, Mutiferroics and Thermoelectric materials.
Join this educative lecture session on July 24, 2021, at 3.00 pm.

Insights into signal processing @ ECE Department
2021-07-24 18:00 - 19:00
The Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising a webinar session on the topic “Insights into Signal Processing @ ECE Department SRM AP” on July 24, 2021, Saturday, at 6.00 pm. Prof Priya Ranjan from the department will elucidate on the topic via the zoom platform.
Signal processing is a widely used technology that pervades every aspect of our lives. Signal describes how some physical quantity varies over time or space for example sound pressure, radio/television broadcast, movies, electrocardiogram etc. Signal processing is a subfield of electrical engineering that involves manipulating a signal to change the basic characteristics of a signal or to extract some information from it. This is performed by computers, special purpose integrated circuits or Analog electrical circuits.
To know more about analysing, modifying, and synthesising signals with the Department of ECE, join this invigorative webinar on July 24, 2021, from 6.00 pm onwards.

Prof Siva Sankar Yellampalli and Dr Ramesh Vaddi of ECE Department delivered an Invited talk on " Energy Efficient Circuits for Machine Learning" in ATAL - AICTE Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Machine Learning Techniques in VLSI Design.
2021-07-26 00:00 - 2021-07-30 00:00
Organising Institution: Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.Type: Faculty Development Programme

Talkspiration series explores social entrepreneurship
2021-07-27 19:00 - 20:00
Socio Impacto by E-Cell at SRM University-AP has taken the initiative to organise a Talkspiration Series, where influencers and achievers will share their stories about success. As part of the series, a lecture on the title “How Satya Illa is IMPACTING thousands of LIVES,” is scheduled to be held on July 27, 2021, at 7.00 pm on the Zoom platform.
Guest/Speaker- Mr Satya Illa:
The technological innovator and recipient of the Commonwealth London-Youth Achievement Award for Excellence, Mr Satya Illa is a social entrepreneur and a change maker. He is also the innovation and leadership instructor for NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. Mr Satya Illa is the innovative brain behind the shockproof three-phase electrical motor pump that prevents electric shock from motor starters. He had worked with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and had been involved in a project incubated by the Bala Vikasa International Centre, Hyderabad. He identifies lack of awareness and poor maintenance of electric devices as the causes of fatalities due to electrocution among farmers.
Speaker/Facilitator- Dr Aqsa Agha:
Dr Aqsa Agha holds a PhD from JNU in Historical Studies. She has researched extensively on issues of human trafficking at TISS, Mumbai for the National Research Study on Human Trafficking in India that aimed to analyse the trends, magnitude, modus operandi, response mechanism, and vulnerability context of human trafficking in India; and research on human rights violations on the India-Bangladesh border in the state of West Bengal with Human Rights Defenders’ Alert-India. Her understanding of Participatory Research was enhanced while working as a Consultant at Partners in Change/Praxis-Institute for Participatory Research, New Delhi.
Mr Tushar Sahu, a team member of Socio Impacto will be the host and Boyapati Sai Venkat, Team Lead Socio Impacto will be the moderator of the session. Besides, Mr Udayan Bakshi, CEO of TBI & Associate Director of Entrepreneurship; and Mohammed Khizar Baig, President of E-Cell; will be present as panellists.
SRM E-Cell cordially invites you to actively participate in this event on July 27, 2021, at 7.00 pm.

Queueing theoretic models for wireless multicast systems and power control
2021-07-29 16:00 - 18:00
As a part of the departmental Distinguished Lecture Series, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising the first lecture on the topic “Queueing theoretic models for wireless multicast systems and power control via deep reinforcement learning”. Dr Vinod Sharma, Professor in Electrical Communication Engineering, IISc, Bangalore will be the keynote speaker of the session which will be held on July 29, 2021, at 4.00 pm.
Abstract:
We consider a wireless Base station (BS) transmitting on a downlink to multiple users. The BS has a finite number of files that the users can request. The users may have their own local caches. If a user requests a file and it is not in its cache, the request goes to the BS. This model is the practical scenario of downloading/streaming videos from Netflix. In order to reduce the transmission load on the downlink, we exploit the fact that the downlink is a broadcast channel and multiple users may be requesting the same file. This is accomplished by designing a novel multicast scheme in which all requests at the BS for the same file are merged together and are satisfied by a single transmission from the BS. This simple and natural scheme is shown to provide lower mean sojourn time compared to the currently popular coded caching schemes in literature and is much simpler to implement. We have also theoretically studied this queue and obtained approximate mean sojourn times. Next, we have shown that considering the channel fading can actually wipe out most of the benefits of our multicast scheme. However, we suggest a simple modification to the scheme which restores most of the gains. Furthermore, we show that adaptively changing the transmit power at the BS based on the instantaneous channel gains of the users can further significantly reduce the mean sojourn times. To get optimal power control, we use DQN, a Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithm. It is modified to ensure that the long term power constraint is satisfied and that it tracks the time-varying channel and request statistics.
About the Speaker:
Vinod Sharma completed his B.Tech Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi, in 1978, PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, from Carnegie Mellon University, in 1984. He is Professor in Electrical Communication Engg., IISc, since March 2000. Prior to it, he was Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering, IISc Bangalore. He was Chairman of the Department of Electrical Communication Engineering from July 2007 to November 2011. He was Assistant Professor, Electrical and Communication Engg, Northeastern University; and Visiting Faculty, Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles. Dr Vinod’s research interests are in the area of Communication and Computer Networks, Wireless Communication, Sensor Networks, Queueing Theory, Information Theory and Statistical Estimation Theory.
Join this free informative webinar on July 29, 2021, from 4.00 pm onwards to gain research insights from the field expert.

Dr Om Jee Pandey, Assistant Professor, delivered the keynote address on Cognitive small world models for wireless networks towards CPS and IoT
2021-07-30 01:00
Organising Institution: Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Karnataka
Category: Conference
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CSIR-CCMB chief scientist talks in the Biological Sciences webinar
2021-07-31 11:00 - 13:00
The latest episode of the webinar series conducted by the Department of Biological Sciences in SRM University-AP is scheduled for July 31, 2021, at 11.00 am. Dr Rajan Sankaranarayanan, Chief Scientist at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) will give a lecture on the topic “X-ray vision on ‘Chiral Checkpoints’ during protein biosynthesis” in the session. Faculty and research scholars from the department will join the speaker on the panel.
Protein chains contain only l-amino acids, with the exception of the achiral glycine, making the chains homochiral. This homochirality is a prerequisite for proper protein folding and, hence, normal cellular function. As a scientist, Dr Sankaranarayanan comprehensively reviews d-amino acids with respect to their occurrence and physiological roles, implications for chiral checkpoints required for translation fidelity, and potential use in synthetic biology. He has co-authored and published a research paper titled “Chiral checkpoints during protein biosynthesis” in the “Journal of Biological Chemistry”.
Read the full paper here:https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.rev119.008166
About the Speaker:
Dr Rajan Sankaranarayanan obtained Bachelors and Masters in Physics from Madurai Kamaraj University and his PhD from the Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1996. He was a postdoctoral research fellow at IGBMC, Strasbourg, France from 1996-2002. Dr Sankaranarayanan, after returning to India in 2002, has set up a state-of-the-art macromolecular crystallography laboratory and is carrying out research in the field of Structural Biology. From CCMB, his group has made outstanding contributions in the area of proofreading during protein biosynthesis. He was awarded the prestigious Wellcome Trust International Senior Research Fellowship, UK in 2003, Swarnajayanthi fellowship of the DST, India in 2005-2006, National Bioscience Award of DBT in 2008, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award in 2011, GN Ramachandran Gold Medal in 2015 and Infosys Science Prize in 2020. He is an Associate Editor of Journal of Structural Biology and Board of Reviewing Editor of the journal eLife. He is also a fellow of all the three major science academies of the country.
Join this free informative webinar on July 31, 2021, 11.00 am onwards to gain research insights from the field expert.
