Integrated Optical Sensors: Applications and Design
2023-04-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
Optical sensors are gaining popularity in the fields of robotics and medical services. The Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering is organising an Industry guest lecture titled “CMOS Integrated Optical Sensors – Applications and Design” on April 26, 2023. Dr A G Krishna Kanth, Director of Analog Mixed-Signal R&D at AMS OSRAM group, will deliver the session.
Join the session to learn about the development and processing of Optical sensors!
Abstract
Optical sensors are rampant these days in all consumer electronics, be it mobile phones, smartwatches, laptops, ipads etc. It also has been getting much importance in industrial robotics and medical devices. CMOS-integrated optical sensors are related to the miniaturisation of optical sensors to see and sense what our eyes cannot see. This talk will focus on process, packaging, circuit design and system design challenges while designing integrated optical sensors.
About the Speaker
Dr A G Krishna Kanth is the Director of Analog Mixed-Signal R&D at AMS OSRAM group. He is an IEEE Senior member and currently the Vice-Chair for IEEE CAS/EDS Hyderabad Chapter and is frequently involved in delivering technical lectures at various universities. He received his PhD from IIIT Hyderabad and has completed his BTech and MTech from IIT Bombay, specialising in Microelectronics. He was awarded the President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma gold medal and the IIT Bombay Student Roll of Honour in 2002. Dr Kanth specialises in Analog IC Design, sensors and sensor interfaces, high-performance analog signal processing, and power management for automotive and consumer semiconductor IC design. He had earlier worked with Texas Instruments, Bangalore and Qualcore Logic, Hyderabad, leading the Analog IC design teams. He is an adjunct professor at IIT Hyderabad and Digital University Kerala. He is on the Academic Council and a BoS member at several universities. He has 12 patents and 10 IEEE publications.

Novel Techniques to Assess the Efficiency of Masonry Infills
2023-04-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Civil Engineering is organising an academic lecture on “Application of Non-Contact Full-Field Strain Measurement Techniques to Assess the Performance of Masonry Infills” on April 28, 2023. The lecture will be delivered by Dr Syed Humayun Basha, Associate Professor, College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, China. Dr Basha will elaborate on the application of novel techniques to review the behaviour of Masonry Infills.
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Abstract
This lecture will discuss the out-of-plane (OOP) behaviour of traditional solid clay brick masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames for different slenderness ratios, bonding patterns, and connection details to assess the development of arching mechanism, infill-frame interaction, and failure mechanisms. It will highlight the full-field strain and crack width analysis, failure progression, and out-of-plane deformation characteristics using a non-contact 3D-DIC (digital image correlation) technique. The session will elaborate on the experimental investigations ascertaining higher capacity, deformation ability and energy dissipation characteristics of full-brick thick lower slenderness ratio (13.4) specimens over half-brick thick slender (28.8) specimens. Moreover, the role of tie bars in enhancing the stability of the wall against out-of-plane failure will also be discussed.
About the Speaker
Dr Syed Humayun Basha is an Associate Professor, at the College of Civil Engineering, Huaqiao University, China. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Silver Medal) in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, India, in May 2009. He has completed his MTech and PhD in Civil (Structural Engineering) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He briefly worked as an Ad hoc faculty at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India, before joining as a post-doctoral research fellow at Huaqiao University, China.
Dr Basha has published 18 Journal articles in various internationally highly reputed SCI journals and presented his research at various International/ National conferences. He is currently presiding over many scientific research projects, including the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, High-Level Talent Introduction (Dept. of Science & Technology) Huaqiao University, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Participant). His research interests include optimised additive manufacturing (3d printing of structures), earthquake-resistant design of structures, seismic resilience, alternative construction materials, and non-destructive testing.

Interaction with US Delegates - Northern Arizona University
2023-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
Studying abroad provides ample opportunities for students to earn an internationally recognised certification in his or her field of interests. Pursuing academic interests internationally also allows the student to learn more about the different cultures and be exposed to a myriad of other things that might not be possible back home. The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, SRM University-AP in collaboration with IDP is organising an “Interaction with US delegates from Northern Arizona University” on May 05, 2023.
IDP India guides students and their families through the entire study overseas process – university/course selection, submission of application, assistance with the visa process and pre-departure planning.
The Delegates will provide an insight to students on various subject specialisations and will also prepare students for their stay in the US.
About the Resource Persons
Professor Issac Shaffer – Associate Director for School of Informatics Computing and Cyber systems . He has deep interest in Programming and statistics both which he teaches ,with research interest in Bioinformatics. He will be speaking about the M S Computer Science Programme and the M S I T programme.
Dr Ryan Fitch – Assistant Professor of Economics – He has deep interest in Business Analytics and his research focuses on the economics of wildfire suppression and ecosystem services valuation. His line of study and research has led him towards remote sensing and the application of modelling techniques within geo-spatial applications. He will be speaking about the M S in Business Analytics Program.
Cesar Flores – Associate Vice Provost at the Center for International Education. He will be speaking about academic integrity and student success.
Dr Tarang Jain – PT, PhD, DPT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science. he is the faculty advisor for the India Student Association of Northern Arizona and the Jacks Cricket Club. He will be speaking about Life in Flagstaff and preparing for your journey to the US.
Join the session and explore your possibilities!

Paving The Way For Next-generation AI
2023-05-08 14:00 - 17:00 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is organising an interaction for its faculty with the acclaimed academician, Dr Bharat Ramesh, Senior Lecturer at International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems, Western Sydney University, Australia, on May 8, 2023. Dr Ramesh will speak on Neuromorphic Engineering – Paving the way for Next-generation AI.
Abstract of the talk
Neuromorphic Engineering is a subfield of Electrical Engineering that aims to apply knowledge of how signals are processed in the brain to build electronic signal processing systems that vastly outperform current digital signal processing systems. Current ‘smart’ sensors are generally sensors with a built-in computer. We aim to develop smart sensors with a built-in brain by combining bio-inspired sensors with bio-inspired signal processing.
Reverse Engineering the Brain – The brain creates a coherent interpretation of the external world based on input from its senses. Yet data from the senses are unreliable and confused. How does the brain determine what is out there in the world around it? Neuromorphic Engineering conducts neurophysiological and psychophysical investigations combined with theoretical, computational, and electronic modelling studies to discover how the brain achieves this. The outcomes of this research will then be applied to create intelligent electronic sensors.
This talk reviews the fundamentals and properties of neuromorphic sensors and provides a unified view of the main approach taken. Examples are presented to demonstrate the application using a novel setup known as Astrosite. Only about 40% of those satellites are active, so the potential for disruptions caused by dead satellites and debris in orbit that don’t perform as expected has increased the need to track and monitor objects in space. Western Sydney University has been tackling this problem with bio-inspired (neuromorphic) engineering principles. Using unique event-based sensors on mobile telescopes, they have demonstrated the ability to capture and track real-time orbital objects day and night.
About the Speaker
Dr Bharath’s primary research interests include pattern recognition and computer vision. His research is centred on event-based cameras for computationally efficient machine learning for problems such as object recognition and related areas such as scene understanding, face recognition, and object detection. He has published and reviewed papers at well-known AI/ML conferences. He also serves as a reviewer for top conferences such as the CVPR and journals like Transactions on Image Processing (TIP). He received a BE degree in electrical & electronics engineering from Anna University of India in 2009; an MSc and PhD in electrical engineering from the National University of Singapore in 2011 and 2015, respectively, while working at the Control and Simulation Laboratory on Image Classification using Invariant Features.
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Prof. Prabal Maiti on Complex Molecular Systems
2023-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
Knowledge acquisition and creation are key to consistent education, and quality learning is achieved with a constant drive to explore various domains guided by expert mentors. Following this principle, the Department of Physics is organising an insightful session as part of their Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on May 10, 2023. The guest lecture will be delivered by renowned academic and scholar Prof. Prabal K Maiti, Professor and Head, Centre for Condensed Matter Theory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, on the topic “Multiscale modelling of complex systems”.
Abstract
Computer simulations are important scientific tools to understand the emergence of collective properties from chemical structures in complex molecular systems. It has helped us improve our basic understanding and provide calculation tools for the pre-synthesis design and screening of novel materials for various technologies. In this talk, the speaker will summarise the efforts in understanding the structure and dynamics of confined fluid, self-assembly and mechanics of various DNA molecules and charge transport in molecular systems.
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Subjective Information in Social Science Research: Rationale and Legitimacy
2023-05-12 15:30 - 17:00 | W301, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Economics is organising a special lecture on Subjective Information in Social Science Research: Rationale and Legitimacy on May 12, 2023, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Prof. Rathinasamy Maria Saleth, a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Department of Economics, will deliver the talk.
Abstract of the talk
Starting with a brief discussion on different kinds of data or information sources commonly used in social science research, the presentation then outlines the theoretical logic and practical reasoning for considering “perception” as a legitimate data source for generative valuable subjective or qualitative information. In this respect, the presentation explains how individuals normally use “adaptive instrumental evaluation” as a tool to organise and synthesise various forms of perceived and observed information and perform a process of ‘mental accounting’ or ‘silent calculation’ so as to derive feasible alternative options or decisions. Such options or decisions are often ranked by checking them against individually derived but generally converging “reference frames”. After providing a few instances where subjective or qualitative information can be the main, if not the only, data source for empirical evaluation, the presentation concludes with a quick review of major methods and survey techniques available for eliciting subjective information.
About the Speaker
Prof. Rathinasamy Maria Saleth is affiliated as an Honorary Professor at the Madras School of Economics, Chennai. Prior to this, he has been Director of the Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai (2014-15) and the Director of the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai (2009-14). Earlier, Prof. Saleth has been a Principal Researcher with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka (2002-2008); Adjunct Professor at South Australian University, Adelaide, Australia (2003-06); Professor of Ecological Economics at the Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru (2000-2002); Visiting Researcher, World Bank, Washington DC (1998); and Professor of Economics at the Institute for Economic Growth, Delhi (1992-2000). He received his MA from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (1979), MPhil from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (1981), and PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA (1989). Prof Saleth works in the areas of resource management, institutional change, development policy, and impact assessment and has published three books, six edited volumes, and over 100 research papers in journals and edited volumes related to these areas.

Distinguished Lecture on Cultures of Innovation
2023-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Tiered Classroom, Level 5, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Liberal Arts is organising an exemplary public lecture by Distinguished Visiting Faculty, Prof. Haribabu Ejnavarzala. The lecture will be held on May 17, 2023, Prof. Haribabu will elaborate on Cultures of Innovation.
Abstract
Innovation is a social process that involves transforming an idea or an invention into a product, process, or service. One can also include creation of new institutions or a set of rules to establish an organisation as an innovation. The process involves various actors and institutions at different stages of the process. Generally, innovation ecosystem is used to describe innovation as a system and its interrelated elements. In this lecture I will use the term ‘culture of innovation’ as it is a much broader term that includes values and meanings that are attached to the processes and products of innovation. I will draw up on the cultures of innovation in three countries, the USA, China and India to discern how different actors with their knowledge and skill endowments, and institutions – government, legal and financial- contribute to the culture of innovation. At present, sustainability and climate-resilience and equity are important values that must be endorsed and put into the process and products of innovation.
About the Speaker
Prof. Haribabu Ejnavarzala is a treasure house of knowledge, an academician with over 40 years of experience. He has to his credit 25+ publications and has held several coveted positions like Vice Chancellor In-charge, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean at the University of Hyderabad. He has also worked as a Visiting Professor to several International Universities. His research interests lie in Science Technology and Society Interface, Science Culture and Society, Technology Culture and Society. Prof. Haribabu is currently associated with SRM University-AP as a Visiting Professor.
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A Career in Forensic Psychology
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Forensic psychology is the application of scientific knowledge and methods to help answer legal questions arising in criminal, civil, contractual, or other judicial proceedings. In the UK and the USA forensic science upholds a prominent role in the criminal justice system, however in India it is yet to gain prominence. In connection to this, The Department of Psychology is organising an Online Lecture Series: Forensic Psychology: An emerging field. The lecture will be held online on May 20, 2023. Resource person Krupa Nishar will speak on Forensic Psychology: A career with criminals and police.
About the Speaker
Krupa Nishar, a Gold Medallist from Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is a practicing Forensic Psychologist (Freelancing with Sirway Me). She is the Project Director collaborating with the Bureau of Police Research and Development, MHA for a study titled “A study of factors responsible for recidivism’ in the Prisons of Tihar, Dasna, and Bhondsi in the NCR region”. She is also Research Consultant at an international NGO in Mumbai which fights against the issue of Human Trafficking and has been a Resource person at various national and international platforms like IIM Ahmedabad, St. Xavier’s College Mumbai, University of Madras TEDx.

Interaction with the University of Portsmouth
2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:00
The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a session “Interaction with the University of Portsmouth” on May 25, 2023. The session will be delivered by Ms Anamika Saxena, Regional Recruitment Adviser – Sub-continent, The University of Portsmouth. The interaction will be highly beneficial for students who wish to pursue their higher studies and reputed institutes abroad.
Join the talk for an engaging and insightful session on pursuing higher education at the University of Portsmouth!

Lecture#2 : Forensic Psychology - Insights on Behavioural Evidence Analysis
2023-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
In an era of increasing crime rates, forensic science employs Behavioural Evidence Analysis (BEA), to unravel the crime and find convicts. Behavioural Evidence Analysis (BEA) is a deductive based strategy that uses evidence to determine the offender’s personality. In relation to this, The Department of Psychology is conducting the second edition of the Online Lecture Series titled Forensic Psychology: An Emerging Field on May 26, 2023. The talk will be delivered by Industrial expert, Dr Amrutha Karayil will expatiate on “The Said and the Unsaid in the Crime Scene: Role of Behavioural Evidence Analysis.”
About the Speaker
Dr Amrutha Karayil is an accomplished academician and an expert in the study of Crimes against Women and Children, Victimology and Victim Assistance. She holds a PhD from University of Madras in her core research area “Rape Myth Acceptance” and has a Masters Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice Science (MA) and in English Literature (MA) to her credit. She has numerous certifications in Forensic Medicine, Forensic Psychology and Forensic Science from SIFS, Delhi. Dr Karayil’s overseas stint in Victimology from the Tokiwa International Victimology Institute, Tokiwa University, Mito, Japan and Victim Assistance from Dubrovnik University Centre, Croatia has helped her gain a deeper perspective in her craft. She is an active member at the World Society of Victimology.
Dr Karayil’s position as Teaching faculty at the Tamil Nadu Police Academy, Vandalur for the New Recruits of DSP batch allows her to share practical, in-field experience. She also trains faculties for their Diploma in Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Psychology, offered by the University of Madras. She is a Resource person at Asian as well as the European Post Graduate courses in Victimology.

Tech Seminar on Semiconductor, MEMS and Micro drones
2023-05-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom
It is imperative for students of engineering and technology to be aware of the new-age tech and its applications that exists in the global platform. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is organising a Department Technical Seminar titled “Semiconductor, MEMS and Micro drones” on May 26, 2023. The online session will be delivered by Prof. Lung-Jieh Yang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tamkang University, Taiwan.
Abstract of the Talk
Taiwan is famous for its semiconductor industry not only key to the electronics business but also strategically important to international politics. The speaker addresses three important research fields in engineering: The IC industry, MEMS, and MAVs (the micro drones or micro-air-vehicles). Some MEMS products including inkjet printer, pressure sensor, air-bag accelerometer, projector, IR imager and drones will be mentioned. Drones or micro air vehicles (MAVs) can effectively extend human physical presence to a longer distance. The ultra-short-range surveillance and the development of Tamkang’s Golden Snitch will also be described.
About the speaker
Prof. Lung-Jieh Yang received his Ph.D. from Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University in 1997 and is currently a professor with Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tamkang University, Taiwan. He has published 80 international journal articles and 5 books in the areas of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and flapping wing micro-air-vehicles (MAVs).

Open Innovation Challenge - For Budding Entrepreneurs!
2023-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
The Directorate of Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is organising an Open Innovation Challenge on “Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay” in association with IndianOil Startup Scheme. Delegates from IndianOil spearheaded by Director-R&D will visit the university on May 30, 2023, to meet and interact with Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora and to create awareness among the student /scholar community of SRM University-AP. The delegates will conduct a Pre-Pitching Session for Students/Scholars/Potential Entrepreneurs, a Presentation on Startup Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay followed by a Q & A session.
IndianOil has launched the Open Innovation Challenge on “Green Resolve – Amrit Kaal Adhyay” under IndianOil Startup Scheme on March 10, 2023, inviting online applications from aspiring innovators / prospective entrepreneurs through the online portal (https://startupfund.indianoil.in).
Join to know more about the Innovation Challenge and build a Career as an Entrepreneur!

A Biological Perspective of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
2023-06-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Psychology is organising an online Guest lecture titled “The Role of Microglia in neuropsychiatric disorders” on June 01, 2023. The session will be delivered by Dr Neeraja Revi, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine Rockford, University of Illinois. Dr Revi will provide insight into the influence of microglia on different psychiatric illnesses.
Abstract
The lecture will discuss microglia, its interaction with other types of cells in the CNS and its potential role in mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. A focus will be given to gender-based differences in microglia and its influence. Also, animal models of these disorders and discoveries regarding the role of microglia in the recent past will be discussed. Overall, the interaction will be looking into the biological basis of different psychiatric illnesses.
About the Speaker
Dr Neeraja Revi is a postdoctoral research associate at the Blazer nanomedicine lab at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Her primary interest in the lab lies in developing anti-integrin peptide delivery using nanoplatforms as a therapeutic intervention for angiogenesis-related diseases. She is also focused on predicting novel targets of psychedelic compounds and developing targeted drug delivery of such compounds using nanocarriers. She is interested in understanding the microglia polarization properties of these formulations with the view of developing potential therapeutic options for mental health disorders. Prior to joining UIC, Dr Revi completed her PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad and BS-MS dual degree from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune. For her doctoral studies, Dr Revi studied nanomedical approaches for treating neurodegenerative disorders and developing nanotherapeutic interventions for snake envenomation. She has authored multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also filed for Indian patents for developing nanoformulations for treating Theileria. She has been the recipient of prestigious fellowships like DST INSPIRE from 2010-2015, DBT BTFS from 2015-2016 and Ministry of Education funding for her PhD studies from 2017-2022.

Careers in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
2023-06-02 11:30 - 12:30 | S209, Level 2, New Academic Block
The Department of Biological Sciences is organising an Industry Expert Lecture Series featuring talks from industry experts from various domains of biology. As part of the series, a lecture titled “Choosing Biotechnology along with Molecular Biology as a Career” will be delivered by Dr Krishna Rayudu from Sanzyme Biologics Pvt. Ltd. on June 02, 2023. The talk will highlight industry expectations and skill development for BSc, MSc, and PhD students to enter into Biotech Industries.
Join the session to gain insight into the scope and opportunities for a successful career in the Biotech industry!

A Global Initiative for a Green Earth - #BeatPlasticPollution
2023-06-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 05 to raise worldwide awareness of pressing environmental issues and initiate action to protect our nature. The theme of World Environment Day 2023 is “Solutions to Plastic Pollution” emphasising the need to combat the climate crisis posed by global plastic pollution. The campaign #BeatPlasticPollution focuses on the steps governments and businesses around the world are taking to tackle plastic pollution and the subsequent consequence of this action. It also highlights the importance of accelerating this action and the transition to a circular economy.
As a part of World Environment Day celebrations, The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising two invited lectures on June 05, 2023, by field experts to enlighten on the global solutions to combat plastic pollution. The speakers will expound on ways to manage waste as a resource and local waste management systems and policies.
Join the session and work towards a greener tomorrow!
Programme details:-
Speaker: Dr K V Jayakumar, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal.
Title of the talk: “Managing Waste as a Resource“

Speaker: Mr M V Chary, President – Jindal Urban Waste Management, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Title of the talk: “Municipal Solid Waste Handling and Management”

Programme Schedule

A Discourse on Digital Transformation
2023-06-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Specialisation – Internet of Things) is organising an Invited Talk by Prof. Rajeev Shorey, Professor, Department of CE, IIT Delhi, on June 09, 2023. Prof. Shorey will deliver a session on “Digital Transformation”.
Join the talk to experience an insightful session!
About the Speaker
Prof. Shorey received his PhD and MS (Engg) in Electrical Communication Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India in 1997 and 1991 respectively. He received his BE degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IISc, Bangalore in 1987. He has more than 50 publications in international journals and conferences and several US patents, all in the area of wireless and wired networks, to his credit.
For his contributions to the area of Communication Networks, Prof. Shorey was elected Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering in 2007. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India and a Senior Member. Prof, Shorey has also held various positions, including President, NIIT University, India and Principal Scientist at TCS Research and Innovation, India.
Prof. Rajeev works in the domains of:-

Communication Networks
IoT
5G
Edge Computing
Intersection of Edge and AI/ML
Cybersecurity

Mathematical Discourse by Dr Narravula Harshvardhan Reddy
2023-06-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Tiered Classroom, Level 5, Vikram Sarabhai Block
The Department of Mathematics at SRM University-AP is organising an engaging Guest Lecture on June 14, 2023. Dr Narravula Harshavardhan Reddy will speak on Finite Element Techniques for Thin-shell Deployable Space Structures.

Abstract
Part 1: Rotation-free finite element analysis
While the majority of analytical analyses of plates and shells rely on Kirchhoff-Love (KL) formulations put forth for thin plates and shells, modern finite element formulations draw upon the Reissner-Mindlin (RM) theory for moderately thick shells. The finite element formulations based on RM theory treat translations and rotations as independent variables and are advantageous due to their demand for only C0-continuity of the geometry between elements and the use of relatively simple shape functions. Nonetheless, RM elements suffer from various locking phenomena such as shear locking and are inefficient in analysing very thin shells. With the emergence of stronger materials like carbon fibre-reinforced composites and the realisation of lightweight structures with extremely small thicknesses, KL finite element formulations utilising only translations as the degrees of freedom are gaining prominence. This talk discusses two such rotation-free finite element formulations: Onate’s EBST [1] and NURBS-based isogeometric analysis [2] for thin-shell structures.
Part 2: h-adaptive finite element analysis
Thin-shell deployable structures, including booms and longerons, undergo complex deformations such as localised folding and buckling, and snap-through instabilities. These deformations are often accompanied by moving contact surfaces. Nonlinear Finite element analysis of such behaviours requires highly dense meshes in the regions of interest. Since most of the deployable structures such as booms are very long in one dimension compared to the others, mesh density must be high throughout the domain of the analysis leading to a high computation cost.The computation cost can be reduced by adapting the mesh to the deformation throughout the geometrically nonlinear analysis. This talk focuses on h-adaptive mesh refinement for thin-shell deployable structures.
About the Speaker
Dr Narravula Harshavardhan Reddy is a resourceful Mathematician and researcher, who has made significant contributions to the understanding and application of mathematical principles in various domains. His impressive academic foundations in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, Guwahati and Masters and PhD in Aeronautical Sciences from California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA backed with his extensive experience of about a decade in the realm is truly inspiring. He has 10 noteworthy publications and 4 distinguished talks to his credit.
Join the engaging discourse with Dr Reddy and members of the faculty !

Malaysia Global Immersion Programme with AIMST University
2023-06-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Global Immersion Programmes are instrumental in formulating trans-border business prospects, exposure to diverse cultures and constructive exchange of knowledge and perspectives with academic and industry practitioners. The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising an “Orientation on AIMST Malaysia Global Immersion Programme” on June 26, 2023. The session will be delivered by Prof. Dr Kathiresam Sathasivam, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and International Affairs, AIMST University, Malaysia. The orientation will provide a detailed overview of the programme highlights and the guaranteed benefits of the immersion programme.
The Global Immersion Programme to Malaysia is set to take place from August 03-16, 2023. The programme aims to provide international and regional knowledge to the participants on global business fronts and relevant research and academic pursuits in novel and subsisting fields. Industrial and field visits showcasing cutting-edge technology, hands-on experience in emerging domains of technology, webinars and short courses on a series of topics, and experiencing the scenery, local culture and beauty of Malaysia are some of the highlights of the Global Immersion programme.

AIS School on p-adic Methods in Arithmetic
2023-06-26 08:00 - 2023-07-15 17:00
The Department of Mathematics of SRM University-AP, in collaboration with the National Centre for Mathematics, is organising an AIS school on p-adic methods in Arithmetic from June 26 to July 15 at the university. Prof. C S Rajan of Ashoka University and Assistant Professors Dr Manish Kumar Pandey and Dr Sazzad Ali Biswas of the Department of Mathematics at SRM University-AP are the convenors of the three-week long programme.
The prime focus of the AIS being held at the campus is to study the p-adic numbers and the p-adic methods in arithmetic. Topics covered in the first ten days include absolutes values on fields, completeness, construction of the field Q_p of p-adic numbers, p-adic algebraic number theory, and the Local-Global Principle. There are also topics from the basic Algebraic Number Theory (e.g., Class groups, Local Fields, Number Fields, Cyclotomic fields etc.). In the last eight days of the programme, the construction of the p-adic zeta function, Modular Forms, Iwasawa’s construction of P-adic L-functions and the main conjecture of Iwasawa Theory, applications of p-adic numbers, and open problems will be discussed.
National Centre for Mathematics is a joint centre of IIT Bombay and TIFR, Mumbai. The purpose of AIS schools is to provide training in core subjects in Mathematics to PhD students, young researchers, and teachers. The emphasis in these schools is on learning mathematics by doing it. IIT Bombay and TIFR jointly established the National Centre for Mathematics (NCM) in 2011. The instructional schools and workshops planned by an NBHM committee on ATM Schools are now being organised under the supervision of the Apex Committee of the NCM. The objective is to organise quality schools that help researchers and teachers and enjoyably learn advanced mathematics.
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Prof. Mohanty Elucidates on Smart Agriculture Systems
2023-07-21 14:30 - 16:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM University-AP is hosting an invited talk by Dr Saraju P Mohanty, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of North Texas, Denton, TX. The talk on Smart Agriculture Systems will be held on July 21, 2023.
Join us along with Prof. Mohanty and the faculty!
About the Speaker
Dr Saraju P Mohanty is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), University of North Texas, Denton, TX. He is ranked among the top 2% of faculty in the world with 30th rank for the year 2019 and 25th rank for the year 2020 in the field of Computer Hardware and Architecture.
Dr Mohanty has innumerable awards to his credit; he received the Fulbright Specialist Award from the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning in 2020. He has been a recipient of the IEEE-CS-TCVLSI Distinguished Leadership Award in 2018 for services to the IEEE, and to the VLSI research community. He was awarded the Glorious India Award in 2017 for his exemplary contributions to the discipline. Prof. Mohanty has authored 450 peer-reviewed articles and 5 books. He has received 16 best paper awards. He has delivered 21 keynotes and served on 14 panels at various International Conferences. His Google Scholar h-index is 52 and his i10-index is 224 with 12,045 citations.

Explore A Semester at University of Portsmouth
2023-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
SRM University-AP has always proffered vital importance to semester abroad programmes providing students with remarkable opportunities to pursue part of their academics at international universities of repute. Students receive international exposure in their chosen field of study as well as developing global networks with faculty, scholars and students from around the world.
The Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a webinar titled “Exploring Spring 2024: Semester Abroad Opportunities at the University of Portsmouth” on August 18, 2023. Ms Joanna Paraskelidis, Global Mobility Manager, University of Portsmouth, UK will be the speaker for the session. The University of Portsmouth is among the 30 universities from around the world that will be delivering insightful sessions on the Semester Abroad Programmes organised in association with SRM University-AP.

Prof. Abhishek Singh on Machine Learning Techniques in Material Sciences.
2023-08-30 15:00 - 17:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Physics is organising the ninth session of its Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics on the topic “A Machine Learning Framework for Knowledge Discovery” on August 30, 2023. The session will be delivered by Prof. Abhishek Singh, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He will discuss the application of ML in establishing the complex structure-property relations in alloys.
Join the talk for an insight session on Machine Learning in Material Sciences!
Abstract
Data-driven machine learning methods in materials science are emerging as one of the promising tools for expanding the discovery domain of materials to unravel useful knowledge. In this talk, the power of these methods will be illustrated by covering two major aspects, namely, the development of prediction models and the establishment of hidden connections. For the first aspect, we have developed accurate prediction models for various computationally expensive physical properties such as band gap, band edges and lattice thermal conductivity. The prediction model for band gap and band edges is developed on a 2D family of materials -MXene, which are very promising for a wide range of electronic to energy applications, which rely on accurate estimation of band gap and band edges. These models are developed with GW-level accuracy and hence can accelerate the screening of desired materials by estimating the band gaps and band edges in a matter of minutes. For the lattice thermal conductivity prediction model, an exhaustive database of bulk materials is prepared. By employing the high-throughput approach, several ultra-low and ultra-high lattice thermal conductivity compounds are predicted. The property map is generated from the high-throughput approach, and four simple features directly related to the physics of lattice thermal conductivity are proposed. The performance of the model is far superior to the physics-based Slack model, highlighting the simplicity and power of the proposed machine learning models. For the second aspect, we have connected the otherwise independent electronic and thermal transport properties.
The role of bonding attributes in establishing this relationship is unravelled by machine learning. An accurate machine learning model for thermal transport properties is proposed, where electronic transport and bonding characteristics are employed as descriptors.

Pursue your Masters at Texas A&M University
2023-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
SRM University-AP collaborates with reputed institutions worldwide to provide opportunities to its students to pursue their higher studies in the field of their choice. Under the aegis of the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, representatives of universities from around the globe are invited to interact with students, offering guidance to choose a university catering to their area of research and scholarship and support for applying to the same.
A seminar titled “Insights of Texas A&M University, San Antonio” is being organised on September 08, 2023, to inform students on why choose Texas A&M University for their Masters education. The session will be delivered by Ankita Chaturvedi, an International student recruitment and marketing expert. She is an accomplished Student Recruitment Professional with expertise in the SEA region, working with Global destinations such as Europe/USA/Singapore/Ireland/Canada.
Join the talk and learn about the unique programmes offered by Texas A&M University!

How to Ace Your Job Interviews: Hear from an HR Consulting Expert
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium
Communication has been an integral part of one’s day-to-day existence and it wouldn’t be too wrong to say that your communication skills can both make or break your future. Effective communication is key to success in all aspects of life, especially when it comes to cracking job interviews. The Paari School of Business has initiated a seminar titled “Facing Company Interviews and the Role of Communication” on September 12, 2023. Mr Suresh S, who has been the Ex-Chief HR Officer of many top-notch companies like Nissan, Titan and Hyundai, will be delivering the lecture for all BBA and MBA students.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the expert!
About the Speaker
Mr S Suresh is a postgraduate in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from the Madras School of Social Work and has been in the HR Profession for over 4 decades. He completed his Bachelor in Law and a PG Diploma in Management. He has served prominent companies like GEC Alsthom, Titan Watches, Hyundai Motors, Orchid Pharma, Renault Nissan, Hinduja Foundries etc., and has been in ReGen Powertech, Chennai in the Renewable Energy sector for the past 10 years as Head – HR and more recently as a Consultant – HR. He has handled all aspects of HR including Talent Acquisition, Induction, Training of personnel in all positions, Performance Management Systems, Payroll, Industrial Relations, Statutory Compliance, and Strategic HR including working in Green Field and Brown Field Multi-National Companies and has reported to the top management of most of the companies.
He has also been a Guest Faculty at many institutions including the Management Development Department of IIT, Madras, Madras School of Social Work etc. He has also conducted several Inter-Collegiate Quiz competitions through NIPM, Madras Chapter in which he was also a committee member. He is also a Life Member of the Indian Society for Training and Development, Chennai ( ISTD ). He was a member of the Group Study Exchange programme of Rotary International which visited Mindanao District of the Philippines for 4 weeks. He was the President of the Rotary Club of Madras Coromandel and is currently a Consultant – HR for some leading companies in and around Chennai in the areas of Recruitment, Training, Industrial Relations etc.

Performance Management with Brillio
2023-09-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Paari School of Business hosts interactive and insightful sessions to provide management students ample knowledge on various domains. A guest talk featuring Ms Ritu Sharma, leader, mentor, and coach is being organised on September 15, 2023. Ms Sharma will speak on “Performance Management: Learning How Employees’ Performance is Managed Strategically by Brillio”.
Join the session and learn the tricks and tips of the trade!
About the Speaker
Ms Ritu Sharma has 20+ years of experience working in the talent acquisition and HR business partner space. She has diversified experience working in industry sectors like Consulting, IT, ITES, Product Development, and Engineering Services. She has been exclusively working on Campus Hiring roles covering all types of academic institutions – B-Schools, Engineering, Graduate colleges, CA campuses etc. for the past 8 years.

Gain Perspective with our Semester Abroad Programme
2023-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies at SRM University-AP is organising a seminar on the “Semester Abroad Programme” to be held on September 20, 2023.
The Semester Abroad Programme is a unique proposition offered at SRM AP that makes it stand out amongst other universities. The varsity’s collaboration with prestigious universities worldwide enables it to offer its top-ranking second and third-year students to pursue their semester abroad. The programme offers students exposure to different cultures and a platform not only for gaining more profound knowledge in their core competencies but also for understanding and appreciating the pressing issues faced by society.
Join the seminar to gain insights into the programme, and let your international dreams take flight!

Prof. R P Singh on Qubit and Quantum Mechanics
2023-09-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Physics is organising the tenth edition of the “Eminent Guest Lecture Series: An Odyssey of Physics” on September 20, 2023. The eminent lecture will be delivered by Prof. R P Singh, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad who will expound on the topic “Beyond Qubit” and the advantages of developing the quantum system in laboratories for efficient usage.
Join the session for an exciting and insightful lecture on Quantum Mechanics!
Abstract
A qubit is a two-state quantum-mechanical system, one of the simplest exhibiting the peculiarity of quantum mechanics, for example, the polarization state of a photon. However, there are quantum systems which can exist in infinite states, such as the orbital angular momentum (OAM) state of a photon. One can go further and instead of choosing quantum mechanical systems with discrete variables like polarization and OAM, could consider using quantum systems with continuous variables such as position and momentum or field quadratures. We will discuss creating these quantum systems in the lab and harnessing them to our advantage.

Exploring Sustainable Advancements in Transportation Engineering
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The Department of Civil Engineering is organising an Industry Guest Lecture by Mr Kota Sitaramanjaneyulu, Former Chief Scientist and Professor at CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research on September 22, 2023. Mr K Sitaramanjaneyulu will elucidate on “Sustainable Advancements in Road Construction Industry” emphasising topics such as Milled materials for granular bases (pilot case study) and Advanced materials and technologies for the construction and maintenance of roads.
Join the session and gain perspective on transportation engineering!
About the Speaker
Mr Kota Sitaramanjaneyulu is a Former Chief Scientist and Professor at CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Bangalore University and Masters from BITS-Philani. He has over 32 years of professional work experience with CRRI until his retirement in July 2021. His areas of expertise are highway engineering covering quality control and technical inspection; pavement design; pavement performance evaluation; pavement maintenance and management. He has held many prestigious positions such as member secretary, convener, and member on several IRC technical committees during his tenure at CRRI. He has over 50 publications in national and international journals and conferences. He was also involved as project coordinator, project leader and team member in multiple R&D and consultancy projects relating to Pavement Performance, Investigation of Road Failures, Technical Audit and Third-party Quality Assurance/Audit of Road Projects, Structural and Functional Evaluation of Pavements and Maintenance Management aspects. He was awarded the Medal for Best Paper on Road Research (Instituted by Bihar PWD) by the Indian Roads Congress during the 72nd Annual Session, 2011 held at Lucknow for the Research Paper entitled “Critical Evaluation of Roadway Capacity of Multi-Lane Speed Corridors under Heterogeneous Traffic Condition through Traditional and Microscopic Simulation Models”.

Ace your Coding Interview with our Alumni!
2023-09-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Success is truly remembered when you help others achieve the same. The Directorate of Alumni Relations manifests this statement by organising interactive sessions with our distinguished alumni who have succeeded in various domains of interest. These engagements help build good networks, constructive mentorship and guidance for their future careers.
On this note, an online Alumni Talk on “How to Succeed in Global Careers: Tips for Cracking Coding Interviews” is being organised on September 23, 2023. The session will be delivered by Mohit Kumar (BTech CSE 2023) who has been placed at Volante Systems, Canada as a Software Developer. Our expert alumni will share tips and tricks on how to ace a coding interview and land the job of your dreams.

Significance of AI in Marketing and Business
2023-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Tiered Classroom, 5th Floor, Admin Block
The business domain is a highly evolving and dynamic sector that utilises modern-day tools and technology to propel various fields including marketing and branding. The Paari School of Business is organising a guest talk on September 26, 2023, titled “AI and Generative AI-Powered Marketing” by Mr Laxminarayanan G, Senior Vice President and Global Delivery Head of Polestar Solutions. The session will delve into the significance and impact of AI-powered marketing on the management sector.
Join the session for an insightful lecture!
About the Speaker
Mr Laxminarayanan G is an experienced management consultant with extensive experience in providing AI, Analytics and Digital Marketing consulting to many Fortune 500 companies over the last 16 years. He has played leadership roles in various firms including Deloitte and PwC. He is a management graduate from IIM Lucknow and has a postgraduate diploma in AI/ML. He is also a visiting faculty in IIM Kolkata, IIM Lucknow and IIM Amritsar engaged in teaching modern-day tools and techniques to students. He has been associated with several top b schools in mentoring and teaching students in the AI and marketing domain. He is also an avid speaker at different industry forums and a regular guide to several MSMEs through CII and NASSCOM.
