SRMAP Events

From Mechanisms to Therapies: Expert Talk by Dr Kotla Sivareddy
2025-02-12 15:30 - 16:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Biological Sciences is organising an Expert Talk titled “Senescence-Associated Cardiovascular Dysfunction: From Mechanisms to Therapies.” This session will be delivered by Dr Kotla Sivareddy, an eminent Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
About the Speaker:
Dr Kotla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bangalore India, where he focused on foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) biology, including vaccine efficacy and immune responses.
Dr Kotla’s post-doctoral work at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center centered on redox regulation in vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, and he was later promoted to Research Instructor. In 2017, he joined MD Anderson, where his research focuses on understanding cardiotoxicity associated with cancer therapies. Using transgenic and knockout mouse models, his work integrates molecular biology, cell-based assays, metabolism, and mitochondrial biology to uncover cardiovascular damage in cancer patients and develop strategies to reduce this toxicity.
In addition to his research, Dr Kotla plays an active role in leadership within several professional societies, including the ATVB Leadership Council, NAVBO, and SFRBM. He has also contributed to the scientific community through his service on peer-review study sections for both the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health, where he recently served as an ad-hoc member of the Radiation Therapeutic Biological (RTB) Study Section.
The talk promises to provide valuable insights into the mechanisms of senescence-associated cardiovascular dysfunction as well as potential therapeutic strategies.

Leadership Talk by Mr Sannu Francis
2025-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Mini Auditorium
The Directorate of Executive Education and Professional Studies (DEEPS) is organising a Leadership Talk on February 14, 2025. The esteemed talk will be delivered by Mr Sannu Francis, General Manager of Orient Cement on the topics “Business Communication” and “Overview of an HR Department in a Corporate.”
Business communication is essential for every organisation to succeed. It is the foundation of a business’s successful cooperation, output, and expansion. This talk will cover the significance of business communication, its different forms and sorts, and the reasons it is necessary for every firm to run smoothly.
The talk will also delve into the crucial role played by the HR Department in creating a positive company culture and raising worker productivity and engagement.
Join the session for an insightful lecture!

Discourse on Automobile Industry and Related Future
2025-02-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering under the School of Engineering and Sciences is organising a departmental guest lecture titled, “Evolution of Automobile Industry and Related Future and Upcoming Technologies”. The Speaker for the talk, Mr Prabhat Khare from EVP Lithion Power Related will share valuable insights on the session.
About the Speaker
Mr Prabhat Khare is a distinguished expert in the automobile manufacturing sector, having played a crucial role in establishing and operating manufacturing plants for leading companies such as Tata Motors, Honda Cars, and Ashok Leyland. His extensive expertise encompasses green factory initiatives, environmental performance projects, and energy management, making this session highly valuable for all attendees.
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Roorkee (1982), where he was a Gold Medallist. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University and is a certified Energy Manager from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and a life member of the National Safety Council of India. Mr Khare is also a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 Management Systems, and he serves as a Manufacturing Sector Expert with the Automotive Skill Development Council of India.

AMEYA’25: Are You Ready For a Challenging B-Fest?
2025-02-20 09:00 - 2025-02-21 17:00
Paari School of Business is organising the much-awaited Management Mavericks Meet, Ameya’25 on February 20-21, 2025. The fest will encompass 9 formal and 6 informal events aimed at engaging students with an expected footfall of 9000 Students, professionals, and businesses. Remarkable prizes worth Rs 1.75 Lakh await the champions of each competition and event.
This is your chance to network, showcase skills, and steer collaboration among participants.
Come join Ameya’25!
Strategise. Synergise. Succeed.
Formal Events:-

Auctor – (The Business Quiz) – The Inquirer
Innovarix – (Entrepreneurship Development) – The Change Agent
Guardian – (Human Resources) – The Employee Advocate
Aurea – (Wealth Management) – The Wealth Creator
Impresario – (Marketing) – The Marketing Maestro
Legatus – (Public Relations) – The Diplomat
Agitrus – (Best Manager) – The Skilled Leader

Informal Events:-

IPL Auction
Reel It
Open Mic/Stand Up Comedy
Biz Hunt
Mr & Ms Ameya
eSports

Events (Intermediate Level):-

Vyaparavritanta (Tell Your Business Story)
Dattanshashyeekaranam (Data Visualisation)

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Invited Talk on "Hydrogen Gas as the Future Fuel for Sustainable Power Generation"
2025-02-24 11:00 - 13:00 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an Invited Talk on February 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Dr P S Robi, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, Assam, will deliver the distinguished session.
Title of Talk: “Hydrogen Gas as the Future Fuel for Sustainable Power Generation and Application of Machine Learning Techniques for Modeling of Hydrogen Generation by Chemical Reactions”.
About the Speaker
Prof. P. S. Robi has been a distinguished member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati since 1997. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Bombay in 1995, following an M.Tech. from the National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology, Ranchi, in 1988, and a B.Tech. from Kerala University in 1986. Throughout his tenure at IIT Guwahati, Prof. Robi has made significant contributions to both academia and administration. Notably, he served as the Deputy Director of the institute, playing a pivotal role in its development and governance.
His research interests encompass a wide range of topics within mechanical engineering, including fracture mechanics, coatings, metal casting, metal matrix composites, powder metallurgy processing, and materials processing.
Prof. Robi has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles in reputable journals and conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. In addition to his research, he has been actively involved in various consultancy projects, such as the development of pressure tube correlations and metallurgical analysis of heater tube samples, demonstrating his engagement with industry and practical applications of his expertise.
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 11.00 AM – 01.00 PM
Venue: S-209, SR Bock
Participate and learn from the expert!

Invited Talk on the Design of Composite Structures
2025-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 | W-404, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an Invited Talk today, February 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The talk will be delivered by Dr Subbareddy Daggumati, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati, India.
Title of the Talk: “Design of Composite Structures
Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 11.00 AM – 01.00 PM
Venue: W-404, Vikram Sarabhai Block
About the Speaker
Dr Subbareddy Daggumati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati. He holds a PhD in Electromechanical Engineering from Ghent University, Belgium, where he specialises in the modelling and experimental analysis of woven composite materials.
His professional career spans roles at Robert Bosch India, GE Global Research, and Siemens Wind Power R&D, where he contributed to automotive and wind energy composite structures. He worked as a Lead Engineer (2011-2015) at GE Global Research, Bengaluru, focusing on aviation and wind energy composites (PMCs and CMCs). From 2015 to 2017, he was an Advanced Engineer at Siemens Wind Power R&D, Aalborg, Denmark, where he specialised in the design and analysis of ultra-large offshore wind turbine rotor blades.
An accomplished researcher, Dr Daggumati has published 16 SCI-indexed journal papers, co-authored four book chapters, and held two patents. He has supervised multiple Ph.D. students and led funded research projects, including industry collaborations with TATA Steel. He is also a founding member of BluJ Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., which focuses on eVTOL aircraft development.
Join the session for an insightful lecture!

Dr Khan on Experimental Paradigms in Psycholinguistics
2025-02-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online event
The Department of Literature and Languages is organising a guest lecture on virtual mode. The talk titled “Experimental Paradigms in Psycholinguistics,” will be delivered by Dr Ouraz Khan, Assistant Professor specialising in the Psychology and Behaviour at the School of Liberal Studies and Media at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in Dehradun. Dr Khan’s expertise promises to provide valuable perspectives on the intersection of psychology and language, making this an enriching opportunity for all participants.
About the Speaker:
Dr Ouroz Khan is an Assistant Professor at UPES, Dehradun. She has a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and holds a Master’s degree from the Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, University of Allahabad.
Her doctoral research lies at the intersection of psychology and behavioral economics, focusing on the psychology of loss aversion, examining how individuals perceive and respond to losses under varying conditions. Beyond her doctoral work, she has worked on diverse projects in cognitive science, including perception of magnitudes in numerical and temporal domains, perceived accuracy of AI algorithms, understanding of exponential growth during COVID-19, and perception of waiting times. She is well-versed in using methodologies such as eye-tracking and fMRI. Her research, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute, Netherlands, has been published in Cognition and the Journal of Experimental Psychology. Her latest work has been accepted for publication in Decision, an APA journal.
Join the session to gain insights on the talk.
Google link-: https://meet.google.com/kie-uwkx-bhz

A Two-Day Workshop on Applied Econometrics
2025-03-07 09:00 - 2025-03-08 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Economics, Easwari School of Liberal Arts is organising a Two-day Workshop on “Applied Econometrics: Leveraging with Software and Database” on March 07-08, 2025. This workshop aims to provide participants with a robust understanding of Econometrics, emphasising theoretical foundations and practical applications using STATA or R.
The workshop will also explore Time Series, Cross-Sectional, and Panel Data methodologies with hands-on experience in databases.
The workshops aim to ensure that participants will:

Strengthen their understanding of Econometrics principles.
Gain hands-on experience with data analysis using STATA/R.
Learn to effectively apply econometric techniques in real-world scenarios.

Target Audience – Academicians, Research Scholars, Data Analysts, and practitioners in Economics, Commerce, Management and related disciplines.
Resource Persons:
Dr Anandarao Suvvari, IIT Goa: Expertise in Econometrics and STATA/R
Dr Mohan Rao Balaga, IIT Dharwad: Specialist in Time Series Analysis and STATA/R
Dr Pratap C Mohanty, IIT Roorkee: Specialist in Cross Sectional Data and STATA/R
Dr Vineesh Prakash, SRM University-AP: Specialist in Panel Data and STATA/R

Industry Visit to Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station
2025-03-12 10:00 - 14:00
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an industrial visit to Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station on March 12, 2025. Dr Chandan Kumar and Dr Manjesh Kumar, faculty coordinators at the department, will accompany the students during the visit.
The Industrial visit aims to provide the B.Tech and M.Tech students more hands-on experience and exposure while also allowing them to observe firsthand the sustainable methods used in the sector.
Students will be able to explore various operational aspects of the power plant, including boiler operations, turbine functioning, coal handling and environmental management techniques. They also have the opportunity to directly interact and learn from the experts and observe practical demonstrations of the thermal plants’ functioning.

The Delhi Metro Story: Hear from Mr Sekh Samim, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
2025-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is organising a Departmental Guest Lecture on March 19, 2025. Mr Sekh Samim, Deputy-Chief Architect, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, India will deliver the guest session.
Title of the Talk: The Delhi Metro Story
About the Speaker:
Mr Sekh Samim brings over 12 years of experience as a Transportation Architect, specialising in Mass Rapid Transit System projects, primarily with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. His expertise spans the design and execution of underground and elevated metro stations, depots, and auditoriums for projects like Delhi Metro Phase-III & IV, Kochi Metro, Jaipur Metro, and Mumbai Metro.
He has played a key role in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) at Delhi Metro, ensuring sustainability, innovation, and streamlined transit-oriented development. Currently, he is leading the design and execution of property developments for more than 144 metro stations, along with projects like the Automatic People Movers at Central Vista, New Delhi, and Multi-Modal Integration initiatives.
Mr Samim holds a B.Arch. from NIT Trichy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Metro Rail Technology and Management from IIT Delhi. He is also a member of the Council of Architecture (COA), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)—LEED AP, and ASHRAE.
Time: 3:00 PM
Mode: Online
Passcode: [REDACTED]
All faculty, research scholars, and students are encouraged to attend this session and gain valuable insights into the future of the automobile industry.

Management Lessons from Tata Group
2025-03-26 14:00 - 15:30 | C-503, C V Raman Block
The Department of Management at SRM University-AP is organising a guest lecture on, “Management Lessons from Tata Group”. The lecture will delve into effective management policies and strategies of the Tata Group, a conglomerate known for not just its diverse business interests but also its successful and effective management strategies making it an ideal case study for aspiring managers and business leaders. The lecture will be delivered by seasoned management expert and strategist Mr Ajay Majumdar.
About the Speaker:
Mr Ajay Majumdar is an accomplished industry leader and academic with extensive experience in Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, and Organisational Development. His career spans over three and half decades across leading corporations like Tata Motors, Hindustan Motors, Bata India, and leading news & media conglomerate Anandabazar Group. Mr Majumdar holds a Master of Technology degree in Industrial Engineering & Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (formerly NITIE, Mumbai). He has also worked as Visiting Faculty at leading Management institutes such as XLRI, Jamshedpur, Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, Praxis Business School, Kolkata and Calcutta Business School, Kolkata. His specialisations include Operations Management, HR, Organizational Design, Leadership, and Compensation Strategy. Mr Majumdar has also authored notable books titled Numerical Examples in Operations Research, and Jibonpurer Pathik, a book in Bengali.
The Department looks forward to welcoming all to be a part of the insightful lecture.

Unite for Sustainability: ESE-2025 Awaits You!
2025-03-28 09:00 - 17:00
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering and the Directorate of Admissions are jointly organising the Environmental Sustainability Exhibition (ESE-2025) on March 28, 2025.
ESE-2025 serves as an exceptional platform for undergraduate students from universities across India to share their innovative ideas and initiatives aimed at building a sustainable future. This event provides a unique opportunity to explore groundbreaking concepts, collaborate with like-minded peers, network with academic and industry leaders, and actively contribute to the global mission of sustainability.
Key Events:

Presentations: Through exhibiting model demonstration, Posters, Power-point, or video presentations
Hands-on Training: As part of this exhibition, hand-on experience with sophisticated instruments will be provided
Campus and laboratory visits: Explore state-of-the-art facilities at various laboratories in SRM University-AP and explore possible collaborative works
Prizes and Certificates: Awarding excellence in various categories

Exciting Rewards & Opportunities:

Cash prizes (₹20,000/-, ₹15,000/- and ₹10,000/- for first three winners).
Cash prizes up to ₹5,000/- for securing positions from 4 to 10.
Travel (Train Fare up to 3-Tier AC) reimbursement for participants.
Food and accommodation during Exhibition
Exhibition kit and Participation Certificate
Hands-on experience in environmental analysis.

Mark Your Calendar – Key Dates:
Registration Start Date: February 01, 2025
Registration Closing Date: March 20, 2025
Open For:

Undergraduate Students (B.Sc. Environmental Science/relevant/allied subjects, B.Tech. Civil/Environmental Engineering/ relevant/allied subjects) and faculty members
Environmental Organizations
Sustainable Technology Developers

Join the Green Revolution – Registration Details:

Student Participants (For Each): ₹500/-
Organisations/Industry/Consultancy Exhibitors: ₹5000/-

Registration Link for Students – Click
Registration Link for Faculty/Others – Click
Scan for payment –
For more details, click to download the brochure
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Discourse By Sahitya Akademi Translation Awardee
2025-04-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The Department of Literature and Languages is holding a virtual guest talk on Caste of Partition: Understanding Bengali Dalit Literature. The talk will be delivered virtually by Dr Mrinmoy Pramanick, recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Translation Award, 2023.
About the Speaker:
Dr Mrinmoy Pramanick is a distinguished academic and a notable figure in the field of translation studies. He was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize in 2023 for his exceptional work in Dalit Nandantattwa, a significant work by Marathi author Sharan Kumar Limbale, titled “Dalit Sahityache Soundarjyashastra.” Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Comparative Indian Language and Literature at the University of Calcutta. In addition to his career as a teacher, Dr Pramanick is the founder coordinator of the Centre for Translation and Literary Geography.
An alumnus of the University of Hyderabad, his scholarly interests extend to translation studies, the politics of language, caste, and the intricacies of the diaspora. Beyond his academic qualifications, Dr Pramanic also holds proficiency in Malayalam and Tamil languages.
Join the session with Dr Mrinmoy!

Prof. S. Irudaya Rajan Explicates on the Future of Migration
2025-04-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Economics is hosting a special lecture on The Future of Migration by the distinguished visiting faculty Prof S Irudaya Rajan. The lecture will explore the future of migration, analysing its economic implications and developmental impacts. The lecture will also offer insight into the evolving migration patterns and their role in transforming India’s demographic shifts and growth trajectory.
About the Speaker:
Prof. S. Irudaya Rajan is a renowned demographer and migration expert, currently serving as Chairman of the International Institute of Migration and Development (IIMAD) in Kerala, India. Prior to this, he was a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies. He is the Founder Editor in Chief of Migration and Development (Sage) and the editor of two Routledge series – India Migration Report and South Asia Migration Report. He has coordinated nine large-scale migration surveys in Kerala since 1998 (with K.C. Zachariah) and replicated the Kerala model of migration surveys in other states, including Goa (2008), Punjab (2009), Tamil Nadu (2015), and Odisha (2023) and has been instrumental in similar surveys in Gujarat (2011), and Jharkhand (2023). With nearly four decades of experience, he has authored numerous publications, including the India Migration Report, and is a leading voice on migration and development.
Join the insightful session by Prof. S Irudaya Rajan!

Awareness Programme on NABL Accreditation and Benefits
2025-04-16 10:00 - 15:00
The Department of Civil Engineering, in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, organises a National Workshop, “Gunvatta Yatra – Awareness Programme on NABL Accreditations and its Benefits””, on April 16, 2025.
NABL, as an accreditation body, complies with ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and is a full member (signatory) to the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
NABL provides impartial, third-party accreditation services to Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs):

Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Medical Testing Laboratories
Proficiency Testing Providers (PTP)
Reference Material Producers (RMP)

The workshop will provide a comprehensive understanding about NABL, the accreditation process and the benefits of NABL accreditation.
Participants from academia, manufacturers/professionals from the industry, government/regulators, Top/middle management of laboratory are encouraged to register for the programme.

Workshop on Lean Manufacturing in Automotive Industry
2025-04-16 10:00 - 17:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising a workshop, “Atmanirbhar Bharat: Innovations in Lean Manufacturing for the Automotive Industry”, on April 16, 2025.
The workshop will feature two sessions by industry experts.
Session 1: – Atmanirbhar Bharat & Manufacturing Excellence
Resource Person: Mr Narayan Vakil, Ex. Vice President, Spicer India Pvt Ltd – 40 Years of industrial experience, mainly in Auto components, Machine Tools, forging and defence components.
Session 2: – Emerging EV Technologies Transforming the Automotive Industry
Resource Person: Mr Sri Kumar Srinivasan, Delivery Head Tata Elxsi Ltd, Bangalore – Expertise in product design & development that includes medical, automotive – 2W 4W, automotive electrification, energy storage systems, consumer durables, FMCG, electrical and electronic products.
Learn from the best on the emerging technologies that are transforming the automotive industry!

Role of Intellectual Property in Entrepreneurship
2025-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | C503, CV Raman Block
The Department of Commerce, Paari School of Business is organising a Guest Talk on the “Role of Intellectual Property in Entrepreneurship” by Prof. B. Koteswararao Naik, Professor at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai. The talk will be held on April 21, 2025, at 12.00 PM – C503, CV Raman Block.
Join the talk and understand how Intellectual Property is crucial for any startup, providing essential protection for innovation and fostering a competitive edge
About the Speaker
Prof. Naik hails from a hamlet in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh. He was born into an agricultural family and is a First-generation Educator. Prof. Naik has completed Chemical Engineering from Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, an MBA from the University of Hyderabad (UoH), and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) from IIT Delhi.
He started his career as an Assistant Professor with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy in the year 2008. He specialises in the Management of Intellectual Property (IP), Technology & Innovation Management, Techno-Entrepreneurship and Project Management.
Prof. Naik has published and presented more than 90+ Research Papers in various reputed Journals and Conferences. He has filed four patents in the Indian Patent Office and has two granted patents.

Webinar on AI/ML for Remote Sensing Application
2025-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) will conduct a webinar titled “AI/ML for Remote Sensing Application.” Dr Deepak Mishra, a Professor in the Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Trivandrum, will be the speaker.
The lecture will highlight the fundamentals of remote sensing, including an overview of various remote sensing imaging satellites and their key features. The webinar will also explore how Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are integrated with remote sensing to address applications that require extensive spectral and spatial data for effective pattern recognition.
In addition, the recent research work of Dr Deepak Mishra, which focused on road extraction from satellite imagery using deep learning models, will also be discussed in detail. The current challenges and future research opportunities in the field of remote sensing will be discussed. These insights aim to guide aspiring researchers in leveraging satellite and aerial imagery to overcome existing limitations and advance the capabilities of remote sensing applications.

Workshop on Recent Advancements in RF and Antenna Technologies
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-21 | Zoom
SRM University-AP, Amaravati, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Pune, is set to host an ANRF-Sponsored Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on: “Recent Advancements in RF and Antenna Technologies“.
A series of distinguished speakers will be contributing to the discussion on cutting-edge developments in the field of RF and Antenna Technologies. Dr Ramesh Kumar Sonkar, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Guwahati, will speak on Photonic Crystal-based Multiplexing Techniques for High-Speed Optical Communication. While Dr Amarjeet Singh, Assistant Professor in the Department of ECE at NIT Warangal, will explore Terahertz Antennas.
Dr Raj Kishore Kushwaha, Assistant Professor in the ECE Department at VIT Vellore, presents on Advanced Techniques in 3D Printed Antenna Design, and Dr Arvind Kumar, Assistant Professor in ECE at VNIT Nagpur, introduces Filtering Antennas and discusses recent advancements in Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW)-Based Filtering Antennas.
Bridging the gap between electronics and healthcare, Ms MVL Bhavani, a Research Scholar at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, contributes with a talk on Breast Cancer Detecting Systems Based on Antenna Sensors and Dr Biswajit Mukherjee, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Science at the University of Delhi, focuses on Electromagnetic Components for Biomedical Applications.
Lastly, Dr Arani Ali Khan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Jodhpur, discusses the Challenges of RF-Microwave Amplifier Design, addressing critical issues in high-frequency circuit design.
Key Topics Covered:

3D Printed Antennas
Terahertz Antennas
Filtering Antennas
RF-Microwave Amplifiers
Optical Communication
Microwave Imaging
Antennas for Biomedical Applications

Organisers for the programme include Dr Divya Chaturvedi, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, IIIT Pune and Dr Manjula Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, SRM University-AP, Amaravati. The programme is open to faculty, researchers, and students worldwide with free registration and provides E-certificates for full participation.
Click on the link for Registration : https://forms.gle/koj8cE5NpJtEE34E8

Panel Discussion on "Exploring Frontiers in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology”
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Department of Biological Science is organising an online panel discussion titled “Exploring Frontiers in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology“. The discussion will focus on exploring the potential career opportunities and how Masters in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology might open doors to roles in research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and more.
The talk will focus on how SRM University – AP, Amaravati’s Masters in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program combines cutting-edge research with industry-ready skills.
The panel discussion enables science enthusiasts to interact with notable teachers to better understand career paths in academia, industry, and research. A Q&A session will be offered to answer questions about curriculum, placements, scholarships, and research opportunities.
For more information about the course, check the link below :
https://smcedocpa.srmap.edu.in/seas/biological-sciences/msc-molecular-biology-and-biotechnology/

Webinar on Exploring Master’s in Mathematics
2025-05-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Department of Mathematics will host a webinar titled “From Passion to Profession: Exploring Master’s in Mathematics” on May 20, 2025. The webinar will centre on finding the intellectual and creative riches of advanced mathematics. Prof. Kalyan Chakraborty, Professor and Head of Mathematics, and Prof. V Kannan, Professor of event.
The webinar intends to let math enthusiasts understand more about SRM University-AP’s Masters in ‘Mathematics’ program and its distinctive characteristics. It also facilitates the exploration of a variety of career paths, such as doctorate research, data science, finance, artificial intelligence, and others.The webinar will also include an interesting live Q&A session with top faculty members who will answer any questions about the programme.

Industrial Meet on Fracture Mechanics
2025-06-21 09:00 - 18:00
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising an Industrial Meet titled “Demystifying Fracture Mechanics for Industry: Safe Design, Analysis and Operation of Pressure Vessels, Piping & Pipelines & Green Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Equipment.” This workshop is tailored for professionals from the Refinery, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, and Green Hydrogen sectors, providing a practical and application-focused understanding of fracture mechanics.
Tailored for industry professionals, this one-day industrial meet simplifies fracture mechanics into clear, practical concepts to support the safe design, analysis, and operation of pressure-containing systems – pressure vessels, piping, pipelines and green hydrogen storage and transportation equipment.
Benefits of the Workshop
Participants will be able to:

Apply core fracture mechanics principles and interpret key industry codes (ASME, API, BS, etc.) for design, analysis, and integrity assessments.
Perform Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA) and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations to effectively manage crack-like flaws.
Address challenges related to hydrogen embrittlement and environmental-assisted cracking in green hydrogen pressure equipment.
Employ performance-based design methods and leverage digital tools such as Digital Twins for fatigue damage monitoring.

Keynote Speaker – Dr Dipak K Chandiramani, Independent Consultant & Chair, ASME PVP Division India
Dr Dipak K Chandiramani (B.Tech. (Hons.), M.Tech., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur) is a veteran mechanical engineer with over 40 years of industrial experience, including senior roles at Lloyd’s Register Asia. He currently chairs the ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping (PVP) Division India and the ASME Section VIII International Working Group (India). He is an ASNT Level III in RT, UT, PT, and MT, and has authored multiple ASME conference papers on the design and evaluation of pressure vessels.
Resource Person – Dr Gurumurthy Kagita, Professor of Practice, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM University-AP
Dr Gurumurthy Kagita brings over 29 years of industrial experience in advanced mechanical design engineering, having held responsible positions at Engineers India Limited, New Delhi. He specialises in Design-by-Analysis of pressure vessels, piping, pipelines, and offshore structures. His core expertise includes fracture mechanics, fatigue and creep analysis, Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA), Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations, advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hydrodynamics. He has made significant contributions to the Refinery, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas sectors, and has authored over 20 technical publications in reputed national and international journals and conferences.

Invited Talk on Safety Standards for Railway Signaling
2025-08-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Theatre, SR Block
The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering along with Efftronics Systems Pvt Ltd. is organising a Departmental Invited Talk on “Functional Safety Standards for Railway Signaling” by Dr P Raja Goundan, Former General Manager Indian Railways and Expert Signalling, Train control and Telecommunications, Hyderabad. The talk will be beneficial for the research scholars, M.Tech. students, and undergraduate students of the Co-teaching for the Signals and Systems course.
Join the talk for an insightful session.

Colloquium on The Charm and Beauty of Particles
2025-08-13 15:00 - 16:00 | V-201, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Physics is organising a colloquium on the topic “The Charm and Beauty of Flavour” on August 13, 2025. Distinguished academician, Prof. Uma Sankar, Department of Physics, IIT Bombay, Mumbai will deliver the comprehensive session.
Abstract
The nature is filled with a bewildering variety of objects and materials. Over the centuries, the chemists have built a simplified picture, in which all the objects are made up of about 90 elements. During the past century, the physicists tried to simplify this picture even further. But, in this process, they have encountered newer and stranger particles, which were never even thought of before. I will describe this new picture, built by the physicists over the last century which is built on charm and beauty.
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Venue: V-201, Vikram Sarabhai Block
Join the colloquium and gain a brand-new perspective about the world around you!

National Educators Summit 2025 at Jaipur
2025-08-22 17:30 - 21:30
The Directorate of Admissions is organising a National Educators Summit 2025 at Jaipur on August 22, 2025. The Summit will be held on the theme “Liberal Arts and 21st Century Learning”. Principals from reputed schools will gather to discuss and elaborate on the importance of liberal arts education in the school curriculum as well as for tertiary learning.
Prof. Vishnupad, Dean of Easwari School of Liberal Arts and Dr Nishant KS, Assistant Professor from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, will deliver two sessions at the summit.

Session 1 – “Liberal Arts is not a Back-up Plan: Why the World needs Humanities More than ever”
Session 2 – “Define and Understand Social Embeddedness of Technology”

The National Educators Summit 2025 aims at empowering institutional leaders of various schools, colleges and universities across India on challenges faced by modern education. Professors from SRM University-AP deliver insightful sessions on innovative pedagogy, emerging teaching and learning strategies, and the importance of 21st century skillset among students.

Guest Talk on Careers in the Age of AI
2025-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
Paari School of Business is organising a Guest Talk on “Four Generations of Career Evolution: Careers in the Age of AI and Skills” by Dr Ibrahim Shaik, CEO & Director, ABIA Consultancy.

Amaravati Literature Festival
2025-10-22 08:30 - 2025-10-24 17:00
The Department of Literature and Languages is organising the Amaravati Literature Festival (ALF), a premier cultural event dedicated to celebrating literature, arts, and intellectual discourse. It is an annual celebration that transforms the cultural landscape of the region. Scheduled for October 22-24, 2025, ALF brings together renowned authors, thought leaders, artists, and enthusiastic audiences from across India and beyond. Over three days, the festival hosts a diverse array of events including author discussions, book launches, poetry readings, workshops, and cultural performances. Our mission is to foster a love for literature, promote critical thinking, and provide a platform for emerging and established voices. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment that engages all age groups and backgrounds. Beyond the literary sessions, ALF integrates art installations, local craft exhibitions, and culinary experiences, making it a holistic cultural extravaganza. Our commitment extends to community engagement, with outreach programs designed to bring the joy of reading to underserved communities.
Events

Panels: Join thought-provoking panel discussions where celebrated authors, critics, and media voices dive into today’s most exciting cultural debates. From literature and popular fiction to films, media, graphic narratives, politics and much more — these sessions promise lively conversations that spark ideas, challenge perspectives, and inspire action.
Book Talks and Book Launch: Step into the world of stories with our vibrant book talks and launches. Hear bestselling and emerging authors reveal the passion behind their pages, enjoy live readings, and be the first to engage with fresh literary voices. A perfect space for book lovers to connect, discover, and celebrate new writing.
Workshop: Level up your skills with our interactive workshops designed for students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike! Explore the art of creative writing, sharpen your communication abilities, master academic writing, unlock the power of AI in classrooms, and ace interviews with confidence. Practical, hands-on, and unforgettable.
Competitions: Celebrate creativity and talent at our school competitions! Budding poets, debaters, photographers and artists will showcase their originality and passion while competing for top honours. With themes that inspire imagination and critical thought, these events promise to spark young voices and future storytellers.

Commitment to Sustainability
The Amaravati Literature Festival proudly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By fostering inclusive dialogues, empowering learners through workshops, celebrating diverse voices, and building networks across communities, the festival positions itself as more than a literary event — it is a step toward creating a more equitable, sustainable, and collaborative future.
