Exploring Interdisciplinarity in Memory Studies Research
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | CV 302 (Tiered Classroom), Level 3, CV Raman Block
The Department of Literature and Languages at SRM University-AP is organising a Guest Talk on Interdisciplinarity in Memory Studies Research. The primary objective of the guest talk is to provide the students with a deeper understanding of the significance and multidisciplinary approaches in memory studies research.
The talk will be led by Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras and the Founding Chairperson of the Indian Network for Memory Studies (INMS), Dr Avishek Parui.
About the Speaker:
Avishek Parui is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he has been contributing to the academic community for over eight years. His current role, which he has held since November 2022, follows a successful tenure as an Assistant Professor in English from November 2017 to November 2022. Prior to his position at IIT Madras, he served as an Assistant Professor in Humanities and Social Science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, from July 2014 to November 2017. Avishek began his academic career as a Tutor in English at Durham University, where he worked from September 2011 to June 2014. With a robust background in English and humanities, Dr Parui is dedicated to advancing educational practices and fostering a rich learning environment for his students. He is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
The talk will offer an insightful experience to all the participants.
We look forward to your active participation.

One Day Theme Meeting on Pulse Power and Electron Beam Applications
2025-11-22 09:00 - 16:00
SRM University-AP and Power Beam Society of India jointly organises a One Day Theme Meeting on Pulse Power and Electron Beam Applications on November 22, 2025. The technical program will consist of keynote/invited talks by experts followed by presentation of research proposals by students, researchers and faculties.
The meeting will delve into the topics –

Pulse Power and electron beam technology for Environment
Pulse Power and electron beam technology for agriculture and food processing
Pulse Power and electron beam technology for Material Processing

The one day meeting is targeted for researchers, engineers, academicians, industry professionals and students.
Proposals are also invited from related areas and applications of pulse power and electron beam technology.
Registration link – https://forms.gle/QYBr3NJCdfeffH4q8
For any queries, contact –
someshvinayak.t@srmap.edu.in
tarkeshwar.m@srmap.edu.in

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

LADIME -2025
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-28 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Department of Mathematics is organising an International Conference on Language Diversity and Mathematics Education (LADIME – 2025). This three-day international conference aims to explore the crucial role that language plays in the teaching and learning of mathematics, across the following five thematic areas:
Theme 1: Teaching Mathematics in Diverse Language Contexts
Theme 2: Teacher Education for Diverse Language Contexts
Theme 3: Researching Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Contexts
Theme 4: Mathematics, Language Diversity and Society
Theme 5: Student Mathematics Learning and Experiences in Multilingual Classrooms
The primary objective of the conference is to bring together educators, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to share insights, research findings, and pedagogical innovations that advance understanding of how linguistic diversity influences mathematics education at various levels of learning.
The conference will feature invited and keynote addresses by distinguished professors and experts in the field of Mathematics Education, along with five thematic panel discussions on:

Language in Mathematics Textbooks
Mathematics Teacher Education and Language Diversity
Researching the Language Question in Mathematics Education
Sociopolitical Factors, Language and Mathematics Education
Language, Mathematics and Higher Education

The collective expertise of the speakers and participants will ensure an intellectually enriching experience for all attendees.
For more details on the conference visit the conference website.
We look forward to your active participation in making LADIME – 2025 a grand success.

Indian Constitution at 75: A Book Discussion
2025-11-26 14:30 - 17:30
To mark Constitution Day, the Department of History, ESLA, invites the university community to a compelling book discussion titled “Indian Constitution at 75.” The session will focus on Constitution of India: 75 Years of World’s Largest Democracy, offering a platform to reflect on India’s constitutional evolution, democratic values, and the meaning of justice in a changing nation.
The event will feature a keynote presentation by the author, followed by an interactive discussion and audience engagement.
About the Book
Constitution of India: 75 Years of World’s Largest Democracy provides an in-depth examination of India’s constitutional legacy, tracing its trajectory from the drafting process in the Constituent Assembly to its contemporary relevance.
The book explores:

The ideological debates shaping the Constitution
The emergence and evolution of the concept of justice during India’s independence movement
The successes and limitations of the Constitution in delivering social, economic, and political justice

Combining history with legal and political analysis, the book offers a nuanced, critical assessment of India’s democratic journey since 1950.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi (2025)
About the Author
Prof. V Krishna Ananth is a distinguished historian specialising in modern and contemporary India. Currently teaching at Sikkim University, Gangtok, he brings a multidisciplinary approach connecting history, law, and politics.
An alumnus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), he previously worked with The Hindu as a political correspondent and editorial contributor. Alongside journalism, he practiced law at the Madras High Court and later transitioned to research and teaching.
His notable works include:

India Since Independence: Making Sense of Indian Politics (2009)
Politics in the Times of Churning (2014)
The Indian Constitution and Social Revolution: Right to Property Since Independence (2015)
Between Freedom and Unfreedom: The Press in Independent India (2020)

About the Discussant
Mr Saurav Das is an independent journalist based in New Delhi and Co-Founder of the Climate Action Front. His work focuses on law, governance, judiciary, crime, and transparency. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication, Mr Das began his professional journey in 2020 and continues to actively contribute to stories centred on accountability and public interest.

Media Studies Guest Lecture on Numbers to Narrative: Telling Stories with Data
2025-11-28 14:00 - 16:00 | C-503, C V Raman Block
The Department of Media Studies is organising a Guest Lecture titled, Numbers to Narrative: Telling Stories with Data. The guest lecture will feature Ms Areena Arora, Data Journalist & Editorial Coder, The Hindu and Mr Dhrumil Mehta is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and the Assistant Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. The primary objective of the lecture is to intersect data and storytelling by showcasing how data can be transformed into compelling narratives
About the Speakers:
Mr Dhrumil Mehta:
Dhrumil Mehta is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Columbia University and the Assistant Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. He teaches courses in Columbia’s three-semester Data Journalism M.S. program and is also a Visiting Associate Professor in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Previously, Dhrumil was a Database Journalist at FiveThirtyEight, where he built databases, scrapers, bots, and interactive graphics alongside reporting and writing about elections, public opinion and media.
Ms Areena Arora:
Ms Areena Arora holds a Master of Science in Data Journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University. Currently, she is serving as an Editorial Coder at The Hindu in Chennai. Ms Areena previously worked as a Data & Investigative Journalist for the Knoxville News Sentinel, where she won first place for education reporting in Tennessee in 2022.
She has also worked as Senior Sub-Editor at Glance and played a pivotal role in leading a global team of editors to present news to millions. She has also held positions at Reuters, Idaho Press-Tribune, and has taken on leadership roles in various university programmes, including serving as Head Student Coordinator for Ohio Wesleyan University’s International Student Ambassador Programme.
Ms Areena’s cross-disciplinary skills in data journalism, editorial judgment, and a commitment to community engagement make her a prominent figure in the field of journalism. You can explore her work at The Transcript, where she also took on managing editor responsibilities, demonstrating her talent in both reporting and design.
Their expertise will offer an insightful experience to all the participants.
We look forward to your active participation.

Webinar on “Blockchain for Researchers: Emerging Trends and Research Directions
2025-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Online event
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is organising a webinar titled “Blockchain for Researchers: Emerging Trends and Research Directions” on November 28, 2025. Dr Naga Sravanthi Puppala, Assistant Professor will be the resource person for the webinar.

IIC Regional Meet 2025 - Hosted by SRM University-AP
2025-12-02 09:00 - 17:00
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, through its Innovation Cell, launched the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) in 2018 in collaboration with AICTE to systematically foster a culture of innovation across Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) nationwide. The IIC Regional Meet is an annual flagship event that celebrates and showcases the accomplishments of institutions, innovators, and startup founders who are contributing to India’s growing innovation ecosystem.
The third edition of the IIC Regional Meet will be held on an expanded and grander scale, bringing together the achievements of over 16,000+ HEIs across the country. Designed as a powerful platform for engagement, knowledge exchange, and networking, the Regional Meet enables IIC institutions to share best practices and experiences, further advancing the national innovation agenda.
For 2025, the Regional Meet will be conducted in three phases—on 25th November, 28th November, and 2nd December 2025—across 26 locations nationwide. SRM University-AP is proud to host the Regional Meet on 2nd December 2025.
YIC & APF Showcase and Evaluation at SRM University-AP
As part of the Regional Meet, SRM University-AP will host more than 150 innovators and startups shortlisted through the Yukti Innovation Challenge (YIC) 2025 and the AICTE Productization Fellowship (APF) 2025.
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Exhibit their innovations at the Product Expo beginning in the morning
Receive expert mentoring and guidance
Pitch their innovations in the second-round evaluation, scheduled from 2:00 PM onwards

This event provides a high-impact platform for innovators to gain visibility, validation, and expert feedback to strengthen their entrepreneurial journey.
Distinguished Guests

Sri R. Subrahmanyam, IAS
Former Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
Smt. P. Dhatri Reddy, IAS
CEO, Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), Amaravati
Sri G. Krishnan
CEO, Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), Vijayawada
Dr. Bijay Kumar Sahu
Head, IPR & Technology Transfer Wing, National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Government of India
AICTE Delegation:

Dr. I. Bheema Lingeswar Reddy, Indovation Manager, AICTE
Dr. Navin Kumar, Assistant Manager, MoE
Accompanied by other team members from AICTE & MoE

Training Programme on Teamwork and Collaboration
2025-12-03 14:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00
The Directorate of HR is organising a Training Programme for all employees on “Teamwork and Collaboration”. The programme will be beneficial for participants to recognise the value of teamwork in driving organisational success and Integrate teamwork into daily operations. The programme also aims to share insights on:-

Apply CRISP: Communication, Role Clarity, Integrity, Share Work, and Partnership
Leverage collaboration for impactful results
Enrich personal relationships through team principles
Make teamwork a memorable and fulfilling experience

About the Instructors
Prof. Satya Duvvuri – Professor of Practice, Paari School of Business
Mr Satyanarayan D, Professor of Practice at the Paari School of Business, brings over 35 years of rich experience in corporate leadership and executive training. He has successfully led professional development programs for esteemed institutions, including ASCI Hyderabad, IDBI Training College, and REC-IPMT. Renowned for his ability to blend deep industry insights with practical, hands-on learning, Prof. Satya continues to inspire and guide professionals through impactful training sessions.
Ms Revathi Balakrishnan – Associate Director, Student Affairs
Ms Revathi Balakrishnan is an accomplished learning facilitator with over sixteen years of experience training school and university students, teachers, veterinary professionals, mid-level managers, and corporate executives. She has also trained mid-level managers from Japan in advanced communication skills, strengthening their clarity, leadership presence, and cross-cultural effectiveness. Ms Revathi designs highly practical, interactive sessions rooted in behavioral science and real-world application. Her core expertise includes Communication Skills, Leadership & Team Building, Personality Development, Professional Etiquette, Motivation & Personal Growth, Career Readiness, and Behavioural Training.

Guest Talk on 3D Structure Determination of Macromolecules by X-ray Crystallography
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:30 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Department of Biological Sciences is organising a Guest Talk on the topic “3-Dimensional Structure Determination of Macromolecules by X-ray Crystallography” on December 05, 2025. Prof. K Suguna, from the Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore will deliver the session.
The talk will delve into how the 3D structures will provide atomic-level details on how macromolecules function, interact with other molecules, and perform biological processes.
Join the talk to understand the intricacies of structural biology!

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Biology (ETCB-2025)
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-09 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Chemistry at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, is organising an International Conference on Emerging Trends in Chemical Biology. The two-day International Conference will cover key thematic areas such as:

Oligonucleotides in healthcare
Bioorganic and medicinal chemistry
AI/computational studies in structural biology and drug discovery
Development of sensors and Molecular diagnostic tools

The primary objective of the conference is to highlight the emerging themes in chemical biology, through keynote and invited lectures, young researcher sessions, poster presentations, flash talks, and networking opportunities. The conference will foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and strengthen connections among leading scientists from India and around the world.
The conference will feature eminent academicians and scientists from across the country and the world as invited speakers and keynote speakers some of who include Prof. Raghavan Varadarajan, IISC (Bengaluru), Karnataka, Prof. Harinath Chakrapani, IISER Pune, Maharashtra, Prof. Soma Venugopal Rao, University of Hyderabad, Telangana, Dr Venkata Srikanth Garikipati, Temple University, USA, Dr Syed Kaleem Ahmed, University of Southern California among others.
Their expertise will provide an insightful experience for all participants. We look forward to your active participation.
For more details, visit – ETBC website

Study in India: International Outreach Visit to Zimbabwe and Zambia
2025-12-08 10:00 - 2025-12-20 17:00
As part of our outreach initiative, The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies, SRM University-AP is participating at the Consultant Meet in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Our General Manger – International Admissions, Mr Vikas Bhardwaj will be representing SRM University-AP at the Meet. Mr Bhardwaj will visit Zambia from Dec 08 – 12, 2025 and Zimbabwe from Dec 13 – 20, 2025.
The Consultant Meet is a remarkable opportunity for the university to enhance international admissions, global recognition in the international market and networking and collaborative prospects.

"Voices to Value": Transforming Speech Signals into Practical Solutions
2025-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | C-508, CV Raman Block
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising an Exhibition – “Voices to Value” on the theme “Transforming Speech Signals into Practical Solutions for Modern Industries” on December 08, 2025. The exhibition will be presented by the students of 2022 B.Tech. Batch – ECE-A & ECE-B.
The exhibition will be conducted under the mentorship of Dr Sibendu Samanta, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering & Computer Science and Engineering.

Study in India: SRM AP Participates in Education Fair in Qatar
2025-12-10 10:00 - 2025-12-13 17:00
As part of our outreach initiative, The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies, SRM University-AP is participating in the Study in India Expo at Qatar on December 10 – 13, 2025.
Our admission counsellor, Ms Bhavana Deepa Mani will be representing the SRM University-AP at the Study in India Expo.
The university has an excellent opportunity to improve international admissions, global visibility in the global market, and networking and collaborative opportunities through the Education Expo.

Guest Lecture on Powering Homogeneous Catalysis with Earth-Abundant Metals
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Chemistry is organising a Department Guest Lecture by Dr Soumyadeep Chakrabortty, Max-Planck-Institute für Kohlenforschung (The Max Planck Institute for Coal Research), Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany on December 10, 2025. Dr Chakrabortty will deliver the talk on “Powering Homogeneous (Asymmetric) Catalysis with Earth-Abundant Metals”.
Abstract of the Talk
Transition metal catalyzed hydro-functionalization of alkenes and alkynes remains a cornerstone of homogeneous catalysis offering excellent economy for the synthesis of functionalized molecules. While precious-metal catalysts based on Rh, Ru, and Ir have long dominated this field, concerns regarding cost, scarcity, and residual-metal toxicity have intensified efforts toward more sustainable alternatives. This presentation will showcase sustainable base-metal catalysis for stereoselective synthesis. A cobalt catalyst enables enantioselective hydrogenation of cyclic enamides via distinct mechanistic pathways [1-3], while an iron complex [4], promotes highly selective trans-hydrostannation of terminal alkynes through a modified Chalk–Harrod mechanism. Together these studies highlight the potential of earth-abundant metals in homogeneous catalysis.
About the Speaker
Dr Soumyadeep Chakrabortty received M.S. in chemistry at IISER Mohali, India in 2019 on NHC chemistry and catalysis. He obtained his PhD at Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) Rostock, Germany and stayed as research associate at LIKAT. Currently, he is pursuing his post-doctoral research at Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung (MPI-Kofo) at Mülheim a/d Ruhr. He was also awarded the DAAD Scholarship to visit Van’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Science (HIMS), University of Amsterdam (UvA) during PhD studies. His research focuses on design and application of novel ligands in transition metal catalysis for organic synthesis.

National Mathematics Day 2025 Celebrations
2025-12-11 09:30 - 15:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Mathematics has organised to celebrate National Mathematics Day on December 11, 2025. On this occasion, the department will conduct two talks, fun and constructive math activities for school students from neighbouring schools.
The event will feature two lectures:
Speaker: Dr Kalyan Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mathematics
Title of the Talk: Partition functions and Ramanujan’s work
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Speaker: Prof. Jayasree Subramanian, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mathematics
Title of the talk: “Maryam Mirzakhani: A Mathematician and a Woman of Many Firsts”
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

International Conference on Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing
2025-12-12 09:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an International Conference on Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing (ICAMDM-2025) on December 12-14, 2025.
ICAMDM-2025 aims to provide an ideal platform to delve into and expand knowledge on theoretical, numerical, and experimental developments in Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing by bringing together researchers, scientists, engineers, industry experts, scholars, and students.
Many researchers continue to work in the fields of Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing with the scope of interdisciplinary/interconnected research work. This conference provides an opportunity for researchers to present their work, connect with the other scholars and publish their work in Scopus indexed proceedings.
An advanced manufacturing hands on workshop will also be held at ICAMDM-2025.
For more details, visit – https://www.srmap.edu.in/icamdm-2025/

Dr Ankur Srivastava Delivers Guest Lecture at NIT Jalandhar
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-19
Organising Institution: National Institute of Technology, JalandharCategory: Short-Term Course

7th Eminent Guest Lecture by Prof. G Narhari Sastry
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Office of Dean-Research organises the 7th Eminent Guest Lecture on December 16, 2025. Prof. G Narhari Sastry, Professor , Department of Biotechnology, IIT Hyderabad, resource person for the Guest Lecture will deliver an insightful session on “Artificial Intelligence in Natural Sciences and Engineering”.
About the Speaker
Prof. G Narahari Sastry is a professor at the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Hyderabad. His research interests are working in the interdisciplinary areas of chemistry, biology, material science, software development and artificial intelligence. In the last decade, the GNS group was involved in developing indigenous software that aims to strengthen computational drug discovery called the Molecular Property Diagnostic Suite (MPDS), thereby working towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Dr. Sastry has also made fundamental contributions in the field of non-covalent interaction, Bucky bowl chemistry, aromaticity, and pericyclic reaction. He has made a great contribution in open-source software development in the field of Computer-Aided Drug Discovery, databases, and web servers; all the resources developed by his group are freely accessible to the scientific community. He has published more than 340 research articles in reputed journals with an active average impact factor.
Most of his papers are well-cited, with a total of 14,900 citations, an h-index of 57, and an i10-index of 260, according to Google Scholar. Dr. Sastry and his group have mainly contributed to and maintained various web-based platforms and databases, such as a) MPDS (for several diseases), b) CAD, c) A2ID, d) PLID, e) NEI-MPDB, and f) OSADHI. He guided 31 Ph.D. and 30 Post-doctoral fellows, besides over 200 people who are involved in short-term visits. He has given over 450 lectures in both national and international conferences, invited talks and symposia.
Dr. Sastry was awarded with Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in Chemical Sciences (2011) (one of the highest prizes for science and engineering in India), National Bioscience award, DBT (2009), (one of the highest for Life sciences in India), Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2005) (DST), B.M. Birla award (2001), Dr. B.C. Deb Memorial award (2009), CRSI Bronze Medal (2011), CRSI Silver Medal (2024) and Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship. He is also Sir J. C. Bose National Fellow. He was a visiting professor at IMS, Japan; LMU, Munich, Germany; Jackson State University, USA, and Kyushu University, Japan. He is a Fellow of INSA (FNA), National Academy of Sciences (FNASc), Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences (FASc), Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Fellow of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, Telangana State Academy of Sciences (Founder Fellow), Andhra Pradesh Academy of Sciences (FAPAS) and also Fellow of Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI).

2nd International Conference on Breaking Barriers : Reimagining Centre
2025-12-17 08:00 - 2025-12-18 17:00 | SRM University-AP
Department of Literature and Languages, Easwari School of Liberal Arts, SRM University-AP, is organising Second International Conference on Breaking Barriers: Reimagining Centre – Margin Dynamics from Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Dec 17 & 18, 2025.
Breaking Barriers : Reimagining Centre – Margin Dynamics from Interdisciplinary Perspectives is an international academic conference that invites critical reflection on the enduring binaries of centre and
margin in our contemporary world. The conference seeks to interrogate how entrenched hierarchies of
power continue to influence structures of governance, identity, knowledge, and belonging. As global
socio-political shifts expose the fractures of centralized authority, from geopolitical crises and
algorithmic surveillance to gender-based violence and climate collapse, this conference asserts the
urgency of thinking from and with the margins.
KEY THEMES

Intersectionality and Multilayered Marginalization
Power and Knowledge: Epistemic Decolonization
Techno-politics and Digital Hierarchies
Borders, Migration, and Statelessness
Cultural Appropriation and the Politics of Visibility
Resistance, Solidarity, and New Social Movements
Art, Media, and Performance from the Margins
Documenting Marginalized Dialects and Language Varieties
Language Revitalization Through Digital Platforms
Code-mixed Language in Social Media and NLP
Code-switching and Multilingual Practices in Everyday Life
Bias in Large Language Models (LLMs)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dr Raj Kumar, Professor, Delhi University
Dr Michael Pretes, Professor, University of Alabama
Dr Anna Bernard, Professor, King’s College London
Dr Angshuman Kar, Professor, Burdwan University
Dr Sipra Mukherjee, Professor, West Bengal State University
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025
Full Paper Submission: October 31, 2025
Early Bird Registration ends: November 15, 2025
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Abstracts (250–300 words) outlining the central argument, methodology, and contribution to the theme should be submitted to: http://bit.ly/4ojrLmB
For any further information, please visit: https://srmap.edu.in/breaking-barriers/ or write to: event.ll@srmap.edu.in

Guest Talk on Disruptive Technologies Expected to Change the World
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Biological Sciences is organising a Guest Talk by Prof. Edathil Vijayan, on December 17, 2025. Prof. Edathil Vijayan, President, Society for Biotechnologists India (SBTI) and Chairman, National Academy of Sciences India (NASI) – Kerala Chapter, will deliver an interactive session on “Disruptive Technologies Expected to Change the World.”
About the Speaker
Prof. Dr. Edathil Vijayan FNASc., currently President, Society for Biotechnologists India (SBTI) holds a BSc (Hons.), MSc. and Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University. Immediately after his PhD, he joined the Department of Zoology, Center for Advanced Studies in Endocrinology, Delhi University as a Faculty. He was awarded the Ford Foundation post-doctoral Fellowship with Dr S M McCann at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, USA from1974-78. On return, he was selected as an Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences in the newly established Hyderabad Central University and rose to the rank of full Professor shortly. He was awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship at Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry Gottingen, Germany (1981-83). He was invited as Professor and Head, Dept of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Dean, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry Central University in 1988 and continued in that position till 2006.
His research interests vary from Neuroendocrinology/Mammalian reproduction, Neuropeptides and Neurotransmitters, generously supported by DST grants. Prof. Vijayan has published over 105 papers in International Journals of repute including Nobel Foundation Symposium Volume and contributed Chapters in several Books. He has supervised 12 Ph.D., and 15 M.Phil Scholars and served as Chairman, Board of Studies, Member Academic Council and Executive Council of several Universties and Expert Committees of DST, ICMR, CSIR, UGC and UPSC and NAAC. He is also Ph.D. examiner for over 40 Indian and foreign Universities. Life Member of several Professional Societies including Endocrine Society USA and Max-Planck Alumni Association Germany.

8th International Conference on Data Analytics and Cyber Security (DACS 2025)
2025-12-21 09:30 - 2025-12-23 17:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is organising the 8th Edition of the International Conference on Data Analytics and Cyber Security (DACS 2025) from December 21 – 23, 2025.
The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, next-generation communication systems, and emerging innovations in network technologies, among others.
The conference will provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, discussing real-world challenges, and fostering collaborations that will shape the future of data analytics and cyber security.
For more details – https://icdacs.github.io/

SRM AP 3rd Alumni Day Celebration.
2025-12-25 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Directorate of Alumni Relations, under the aegis of SRM University-AP, is set to host its 3rd Alumni Day. The event promises an exciting line-up of networking opportunities, keynote speeches from distinguished alumni, and interactive sessions to share experiences and insights.
This year’s events are poised to render the celebration an unforgettable experience. Prepare to immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of the Cultural Fiesta, an event meticulously crafted to showcase the rich diversity of our community. We will present an array of traditional performances, art exhibitions, and culinary experiences that honour and celebrate our heritage.
Apart from the celebratory activities, there will also be a meaningful Sapling Plantation initiative, emphasising our commitment to environmental sustainability. Join us in planting trees and greenery in our local area, a step toward a healthier planet for future generations.
The evening also has in store the highly anticipated DJ Fest. Join us for this spectacular celebration of our Alumni.

SRM AP to Host the Golden Jubilee Edition of the All India Sociological Conference
2025-12-28 - 2025-12-30 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
SRM University–AP is set to host the golden jubilee edition of the All India Sociological Conference (AISC) titled, Mobilities and Inequalities; Shifting Contexts and Changing Paradigms, organised by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Easwari School of Liberal Arts and Indian Sociological Conference (ISS). The three-day conference will bring together eminent sociologists, academicians, policymakers, and research scholars to engage in critical discussions, paper presentations, plenary sessions, and panel discussions on contemporary social issues.
The conference aligns with the university’s vision of fostering critical thinking, research excellence, and socially engaged scholarship. In addition to academic sessions, the conference will facilitate special sessions and commemorative events highlighting the evolution of sociology in India.
The 50th All India Sociological Conference is expected to be a vibrant confluence of ideas, reinforcing the role of sociology in understanding complex social realities and contributing to informed public discourse. The event underscores the varsity’s growing prominence as a hub for national-level academic conferences and its commitment to advancing the social sciences in India.

50th All India Sociological Conference
2025-12-28 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00

5-Day Training Programme on Teaching-Learning Methods
2025-12-30 09:30 - 2026-01-03 16:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Teaching Learning Center (TLC) is organising a 5-Day Training Programme on Teaching-Learning Methods for the newly joined faculty members from December 30, 2025, to January 03, 2026.
The Training Programme will include multiple sessions exploring valuable topics such as Goal Setting & Leadership in Teaching, Handling Data for Quality Assurance, Learning Outcomes & Student Engagement, CO-PO Mapping and Attainment and many more, that will facilitate the new members of the academic community to transition seamlessly into the academic ecosystem in place.
The session-wise details and resource person are given below:-
Day 1

Session 1: Goal Setting & Leadership in Teaching – by Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor
Session 2: Multiple Intelligences – by Dr Jeena Anne K, Assistant Coordinator, TLC
Session 3: Handling Data for Quality Assurance – by Dr Karthik Rajendran, Associate Dean, QAR

Day 2

Session 1: Learning Outcomes & Student Engagement – by Prof. Edamana Prasad, Head, Teaching Learning Center, IIT Madras
Session 2: CO-PO Mapping and Attainment – by Mr Dharma Theja, Assistant Professor, Management

Day 3

Session 1: Modes of Active Learning Strategies and Assessments – by Dr S Mannathan, Professor, Chemistry & Associate Director, TLC
Session 2: Course Preparation & Feedback Mechanism Policy – by Dr S Mannathan, Professor, Chemistry & Associate Director, TLC
Session 3: Technology Enabled Services – Teaching & Research, ITKM Team

Day 4

Session 1: Story-Telling Methodology for Effective Teaching – by Dr Srabani Basu, Associate Professor, Literature & Languages
Session 2: Use of AI Tools in University Education – by Mr Shaik Johny Basha, Assistant Professor, CSE
Session 3: Funded Projects to Pursue Cutting Edge Research – by Dr Mahesh Kumar Ravva, Assistant Dean, Research
Session 4: Active Learning Preparations – by Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Associate Professor, ECE

Day 5

Session 1: Active Learning Demonstration by Newly Joined Faculty – by Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Associate Professor, ECE
Session 2: Active Learning Demonstration by Newly Joined Faculty – by Dr Sunil Chinnadurai, Associate Professor, ECE (Part II)
Session 3: Final Assessment, Feedback & Debrief – by TLC

Faculty Development Programme on Research Design to Publication
2026-01-06 08:00 - 17:00 | hybrid
The Department of Management at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, is organising a comprehensive Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Research Design to Publication and will feature resource persons – Dr Subba Reddy Yarram, Associate Professor of Finance, UNE Business School; Prof Ananda Suryanarayana, Academic Director and Professor (Finance & Accounting) College of Banking and Financial Studies, Muscat, Oman; and Dr Vimal Babu, Associate Professor, Department of Management, SRM University-AP.
This five-day intensive programme is designed to equip research scholars and faculty members with advanced skills in transforming research ideas into publication-ready manuscripts suitable for high-impact international journals. The FDP brings together internationally recognised experts and focuses on the entire research publication lifecycle—from identifying research gaps to navigating peer review and building publication leadership networks.
We look forward to your active participation and support.

8th Eminent Guest Lecture by Prof. Vittaldas V Prabhu
2026-01-07 11:00 - 13:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Office of Dean Research and the Department of Mechanical Engineering is jointly organising the 8th Eminent Guest Lecture by Prof. Vittaldas V Prabhu , Director of Penn State’s Service Systems Engineering program, on January 07, 2025.
Title: “Engineering the 21st Century Service Economy: A Research and Education Agenda for Service Systems Engineering”
Abstract
Service Systems Engineering (SSE) provides a rigorous analytical foundation for improving the performance of complex service enterprises across retail, healthcare, logistics, financial services, and digital operations. Building on recent advances such as fusion-learning Bayesian networks for diagnostics, distributed and data- driven control of logistics networks, and cash-flow bullwhip modeling in capital-intensive supply chains, this lecture outlines a research agenda that strengthens efficiency, resilience, and human-centered decision making in modern service operations. A complementary education agenda highlights how experiential projects, interdisciplinary pathways, AI-enabled decision tools, and affordable cyber-physical platforms can prepare engineers to model, optimize, and innovate within the rapidly expanding service economy.
About the Speaker
Prof. Vittaldas V Prabhu is Professor of Industrial Engineering and the Charles and Enid Schneider Faculty Chair in Service Enterprise Engineering at Penn State University. His research advances service systems engineering through contributions to Bayesian network diagnostics, smart logistics, distributed control, decision support systems, and cash-flow bullwhip analytics across manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and financial operations. He is the Director of Penn State’s Service Systems Engineering program, integrating service-focused curricula, experiential industry partnerships, AI-enabled projects, and affordable cyber-physical learning platforms. Prof. Prabhu earned his graduate degrees and Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is an IISE Fellow.

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

Expert Guest Lecture on the Valorization of Lignin and Nanolignin
2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | S-305, SR Block
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising an expert guest lecture titled “Valorization of Lignin and Nanolignin for Various Applications,” presented by Prof. Widya Fatriasari from the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts at BRIN, Bioproducts-Based Polyphenol Research Group. This lecture is intended for students and scholars and will enable students to gain insights into the latest research and applications of lignin and nanolignin, enhancing their understanding of sustainable materials and their potential uses in various industries.
About the Resource Person:
Dr Widya Fatriasari is a distinguished professor at the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, BRIN, Indonesia. With a strong focus on the valorization of natural fibers, lignin, and cellulose for bioproducts, Dr Widya Fatriasari has made significant contributions to the field of biomass conversion. Having published over 220 research papers, including works in national and internationally recognised Scopus and SCI indexed journals, Dr Widya Fatriasari is an esteemed figure in academic research. She holds 45 registered patents, with 2 patents granted and 1 license. Her expertise encompasses various facets of biomass, including hydrolysis, fungal applications, and lignin and lignocellulosic conversion, making them a valuable partner for innovative research initiatives.
