We make a life by what we give
2022-06-14 10:30 - 12:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Miracles do happen if we are willing to believe in the power of giving. The World Blood Donor Day 2022 calls attention to the significance of voluntary blood donations in saving lives and enhancing solidarity within communities. The day aims to spread gratitude toward blood donors worldwide and create a broader understanding of the need for regular, unpaid blood donation. The day is an opportunity to highlight the urgency of committed and year-round blood donation to ensure adequate resources and achieve universal access.
This World Blood Donor Day, the Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society and STEP, Swasakthi, Guntur celebrates the value of voluntary blood donations in improving social cohesion. Smt Vidadala Rajani, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh, will be the chief guest of the day. She is one of the young and dynamic individuals who became an MLA in her first election and created a record as the youngest ever MLA from Chilakaluripet Constituency. Guest of Honour, Shri Alla Ramakrishna Reddy, MLA Mangalagiri, will also grace the occasion with his esteemed presence.
Date: June 14, 2022
Time: 10.30 AM IST
This World Blood Donor Day, donate blood for a reason and be the reason behind someone else’s life. Blood donation is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives!

Interview mastery for global study opportunities
2022-06-16 15:00 - 17:00
As you are aware, applying for international education can be daunting. Mastery of interview fundamentals is required to grab global study opportunities. Mr P Mahammad Farooq, Counselor- Student Services, Office of International Relations & Higher Studies, SRM University-AP, is conducting a session on the topic Interview Mastery For Global Study Opportunities on June 16, 2022, at 3.00 pm.
The session aims to train students to respond to the interview questions, understand difficult interviewer personalities and showcase confidence that differentiates them from other candidates.
Avail this opportunity to sketch your study abroad pathway with the Office of International Relations and Higher Studies at SRM University-AP! Join the session on June 16, 2022, at 3.00 pm.
About the speaker
P.Md. Farooq is a well-known academician with more than five years of teaching, training research in the educational industry, and administrative experience. Before joining SRM University-AP, he was a freelance trainer for soft skills, career guidance coaching, advanced spoken English and employability skills. He expanded his academic boundaries by working at training institutions like the “Global talent track Pvt Ltd-Mumbai”, seventh sense solutions-Bangalore, Pygmalion Skills solutions Pvt Ltd-Bangalore, Rubicon Skill Development Pvt Ltd-Pune etc.

The key to a successful job interview
2022-06-18 17:00 - 18:00
Facing an interview is a nightmare for many. There may be multiple factors lowering your level of confidence. Your depth of knowledge, ability to communicate, body language, dressing style, and an endless list of reasons could affect you in being yourself during an interview. While most of us are highly qualified academically, many are still groping in the dark to present ourselves as professionally qualified. And the sad fact is that, it is your professional persona that wins you a better chance of clearing the interview than your academic qualifications.
The Directorate of Alumni Affairs has scheduled a webinar on ‘How to succeed in an Interview’ with our notable alumni, Aayusi Biswas and Tuhin Sarkar from the Class of 2021, Computer Science and Engineering. Aayusi currently holds the position of Associate QA Software Engineer at Sabre Travel Technologies while Tuhin works as a Principal Analyst at AB InBev.
Date: June 18, 2022
Time: 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm IST
The session aims to groom students to give out their best in any interview. Effective training and practice sessions can bridge the gap in one’s academic expertise and career advancement. The more confident you are in being yourself, the better your possibility of winning your dream job.

Celebrating International Yoga Day 2022
2022-06-21 15:30 - 17:30
Yoga essentially refers to exploring one’s highest self through the unison of mind and body. The 3000-year-old tradition of yoga is hailed worldwide as a panacea to all human ailments. Yoga promotes holistic well-being through a combination of mindful and muscular practices. As the society is caught in an endless chase for worldly happiness, the philosophy of yoga gains immense importance to regulate and moderate human lives. It reveals the magic of remaining happy and tranquil in being oneself. The ultimate goal of yoga is to reach a sustained state of pure awareness.
The Department of Student Affairs is celebrating International Yoga Day 2022 to pay respect to this invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition and to illuminate students on the need to make yoga an essential part of their day-to-day lives.

Date: June 21, 2022
Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: ALC 4
The resource persons for the day are Mr Venkata Krishna Kumar S, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture-Vijayawada and Mr Ram Pavan, Broadcast Engineer, Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada. Mr Venkata Krishna Kumar is a practitioner of Heartfulness for 19 years and is also a certified trainer of Heartfulness since 2021. Mr Ram Pavan has also been practising Heartfulness yoga for the past 15 years and is serving as a trainer with Heartfulness institute with a mission to uplift the standards of life.
Join the celebration to disseminate the power of #yogaforself and #yogaforhumanity.

Pave your pathway to Ivy League Universities
2022-06-29 11:00 - 15:45
Have you ever been nervous at the thought of writing competitive exams? Have you ever tried tricks to get the better of such exams? It is very natural that students hold fear and dislike towards such tests as they were conditioned to believe that their future hangs at the mercy of an examination. Preparing for such standardised academic tests is a complicated process as one barely knows what to learn and where to start. But the more critical question is how to learn. A clear picture of how to learn and give their best shot at such tests will help smoothen their pathway.
The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies has scheduled a webinar on ‘Abroad Education and the Road to Ivy League Universities’ with Mr J V Murty as the keynote speaker. He will walk students through the learning process of different types of standardised tests to grab a great score and ease their pathway towards overseas education.
Date: June 29, 2022
Time: 11.00am to 3.45pm
About the Speaker
Mr J V Murty is one of the most revered educators in the field of training for competitive examinations and abroad education consulting in the country. He specialises in preparing students to ivy league universities in the USA and IIMs/ISB in India.
He is a gold medalist from NIT Rourkela. He worked for the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Siemens in West Germany. He served as Director for T.I.M.E for more than 20 years. He has also trained and sent more than 3000 students to different IIMs and prestigious Business Schools during this time.
He served as Vice-chairman for Woxsen University and is currently working as CEO at Ashoka School of Business.
He gave CAT 17 times and scored 100% 4 times. He also holds a 339 out of 340 in GRE and a 9 on 9 in IELTS.

Make it into the best B schools across the globe
2022-07-01 11:00 - 12:30
Are you an aspiring business enthusiast seeking to learn from the top-tier B schools in the world? Do you wish to hone your business acumen with effective training and expert guidance? We present to you an opportunity to ready yourselves up to land up in the business school of your choice. The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies has scheduled a webinar on ‘How to Crack Admission into a great B-School’, with the leading educational experts Mr Rajesh Balasubramanian and Mr K S Baskar, as part of their Summer Crash Course Training Programme.
Date: July 01, 2022
Time: 11 am to 12.30 pm
Millions of ambitious students are enrolling in business management courses both inside and outside the country. The leading business schools offer courses that introduce students to different facets of business and impart them the necessary skills to hold management and leadership positions in any field of work. Having countless institutions to choose from, serious thought must be given to choosing the right school and shaping oneself with the relevant knowledge and skill set to grab admission there.
Speakers’ Profiles
Mr Rajesh Balasubramanian is an Electrical Engineer from IIT, Madras, Class of 2001 and completed his PGDM from IIM Bangalore in 2003. He runs 2IIM’s CAT program and has built most of the content for the 2IIM CAT Online Course.He scored 100th percentile in CAT 2011, CAT 2012, CAT 2014 and CAT 2017. Rajesh also runs PiVerb – an Ed-Tech company that focuses on teaching math intuitively to students from class V to class X.
Mr K S Baskar founded 2IIM and continues to head the parent company. He is a Mechanical Engineer from College of Engineering, Guindy, Class of 1991 and completed his PGDM from IIM Calcutta in 1994. Baskar runs Wizako, the Market leader for online coaching for GMAT and GRE in India. Baskar has been a trainer for 25 years and has mentored more than 25000 students. Several of his students are graduates from IIM A, B, C, Harvard, Wharton and Stanford.

Dr Tousif Khan N, Assistant Professor, has been invited to deliver a talk on Quality Research in Engineering Institutions
2022-07-02 00:00
Organising Institution: Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology, Peermade, IdukkiCategory: Invited talk

Dr Bikku R delivered a special lecture on Pastoralism and Conservation
2022-07-05 00:00
Organising Institution: Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), Bangalore, India.Category: Lecture

Yesterday you said tomorrow!
2022-07-07 16:00 - 17:00
Procrastination is irrational and existential at its core. The ambiguous nature of self-awareness makes us feel rotten and glad at the same time while putting things off for a moment. It is a coping mechanism to resist the challenging emotions caused by the sight of certain tasks. That’s why procrastination is never an issue of time management but emotion regulation. It becomes a habit and not a once-in-a-blue-moon phenomenon.
The Department of Student Affairs is coming up with a talk on Today is the new Tomorrow – Beat procrastination, which will be handled by Student Counsellor Ms Sridevi Srinath. It’s time to break the ties between procrastination and productivity. It has nothing to do with the effectiveness of productive effort but with managing emotions. This session will help you break the procrastination cycle and develop an action plan that works for you.
Date: July 07, 2022
Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
About the speaker
Ms Sridevi Srinath has been in the field of counselling for over eight years. She holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Madras School of Social Work and an MPhil in Psychology from the University of Madras. Working in a school previously, she has over five years of experience in impacting the lives of children and adults across issues such as anxiety, stress, behavioural changes, soft and life skills, and career guidance, to name a few. She also has certification from UCLA Extension in Career Guidance and Counselling.
Let tomorrow be a fallacy; start getting your stuff done today

Find your place behind the screen
2022-07-07 18:00 - 2022-07-11 20:00
No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions, deep into the twilight room of the soul
– Ingmar Bergman
Inside the dark space of a movie theatre, it’s just us, the screen, and the projecting light against the world. We join the revolt of the artist against the real. The very idea of perceiving the comfort and discomfort of a cinema while sitting with a bunch of unfamiliar faces is enough to make you fall into the rabbit hole of filmmaking.
Ever wondered how people connect with people through mere moving images? Ever think of the stories you want to tell but cannot fix frames and pour life into them? It is the filmmaking enthusiast in you who makes you think of what is in a frame and what is out.
The fascinating thing about cinema is that it is an endless tool made up of pretty much the same elements. Cinema uses the language of dreams and each of them is entirely different from the other. The Movie Club is ready with a filmmaking workshop to awaken the storyteller in you. The workshop offers an intensive and instructional five-day programme focusing on the five main agents of cinema, including Scriptwriting, Direction, Photography, Editing, and Acting.
Date: From July 7 to July 11, 2022
Time: 6 PM
With every good film you see, you feel reborn

US delegates to visit SRM university-AP
2022-07-12 10:30 - 12:30
International collaborations have always played a significant part in locating the majesty of SRM university-AP in the education sector. The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is hosting the US delegate visit on July 12, 2022, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. The visit intends a productive interaction between the visiting delegates and the institution’s faculty. Mr Kumar Yelamarthi and Mr Vijay Devabhaktuni are dignified guests who will grace the occasion with their valuable presence. The interaction will be happing in the Board room of the university and will offer the students an opportunity to interconnect with the delegates.
About the delegates
Mr Kumar Yelamarthi is the Associate Dean and Professor at the College of Engineering at TTU. He has over 15 years of research experience in embedded system, mobile robotics, and integrated circuit design. He also has more than ten years of experience in the areas of nanoscale integrated circuit design, CAD tool development, design automation, etc. More than 150 articles of his have been published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. He taught a diverse range of classes from freshman through graduate PhD levels on various topics. He has introduced several new classes into the undergraduate curriculum for computer or electrical engineering technology majors.
Mr Vijay Devabhaktuni received his PhD from Carleton University, Canada, with a senate medal. Between 2005 and 2008, he held the prestigious Canada Research Chair at Concordia University, Canada. After serving the University of Toledo between 2008 and 2018 in academic and research leadership roles, he served Purdue University Northwest as ECE Chair between 2018 and 2021. Currently, he is the Department Chair and Norman Stetson Professor of ECE at the University of Maine. His vision is to transform traditional course-based learning into experiential-based and soft skill-based learning for GenZ students.

DST-INSPIRE fellowship expert committee meeting to be held at SRM University-AP
2022-07-14 08:00 - 2022-07-15 17:00
“Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research” (INSPIRE) programme is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to persuade young and talented science enthusiasts to pursue various fields of sciences and instigate quality research to strengthen the Science and Technology network of the country.
INSPIRE fellowship is one of the important components under the purview of INSPIRE programme to attract Science graduates to undertake Doctoral research in both basic and applied sciences. The fellowship enables the aspirants to pursue research at any recognized university or institute in India.
SRM University-AP is glad to host the subject expert committee meeting on July 14 & 15, 2022, to select the meritorious candidates for the DST-INSPIRE fellowship 2022 to pursue PhD in physics at any recognized institute across the country. During the meeting, the expert committee will list out the most deserving candidates among scores of applicants from all over the country.
As part of the event, an interactive session has been scheduled with the eminent scientist Dr Umesh K Sharma, DST New Delhi. He would cast light on the scopes and opportunities of pursuing doctorate with an INSPIRE fellowship. A talk by Prof Dinakar Kanjilal, Ex-Director IUAC Delhi, will also be organized to give the faculty and students a comprehensive understanding of the same.
Distinguished Members of the DST INSPIRE Meeting
Dr Umesh K Sharma
Dr Dinakar Kanjilal
Dr G Vijaya Prakash
Dr Anandamayee Tej
Dr Rajendra
Dr Arijit Chowdhuri

Know your skills, know your worth!
2022-07-15 16:00 - 17:00
Between 1997 and 2017, the young population increased by 139 million, and the population of the young labour force declined to 58.7 million. Worldwide, one out of five people is not in employment, education, and training. Among these, the number of women is considerably huge. This is where World Youth Skills Day comes into the spotlight. The Directorate of Alumni Affairs is organising an Alumni Talk on My Skill, My Power to discuss the pertinence of competitive skills so as to meet the standards of the constantly advancing job market.
Date: July 15, 2022
Time: 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm
World Youth Skills Day spreads the significance of vocational educational training and developing other skills relevant to local and global economies. The day also highlights skilled youth’s role in addressing current and future global challenges. The Alumni talk features four students from the class of 2021 namely, Yoganand, Bismark Razak Haruna, Aaditya jain, and Adam Wumbila who have already figured out how to channel their fervour for a vibrant tomorrow.
Let’s celebrate the importance of arming the youth with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
Join the webinar! Get to know where your skills can take you to.

Mr Sikhakoli Sravan Kumar (Research scholar) has participated 5 Days Hands-On Training Program on Hyperspectral Image Processing
2022-07-18 00:00 - 2022-07-22 00:00
Organising Institution: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, W.B, KolkataCategory: Workshop

Professor Jayaseelan Murugaiyan is invited as expert speaker at the Proteomic and genomic workshop & training program on the diagnosis of bacterial zoonoses
2022-07-18 00:00 - 2022-07-22 00:00
Organising Institution: Organising institutions: Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Jena, GermanyType: Invited talk (6 hrs presentation on proteomics)Category: International workshop

Breaking the contract with unnecessary stress
2022-07-22 16:00 - 17:00
Stress is an inescapable element of the modern age. At its core, stress is a response method of the body to the unpredictability of everyday life. People try their best to cope with the challenging changes in day-to-day life. When you let all those entangled thoughts and feelings percolate instead of finding the source of the things that stress you out, it starts to take a toll on your emotional and physical health. That’s why it’s important to find ways to mitigate your body and mind’s stress responses.
The Department of Student Affairs is conducting a session on Time to kick the stress out to convey the importance of identifying harmful stress and managing it in the best way possible. Your intention shouldn’t be to eliminate all the stress but the unnecessary stress and effectively manage the rest. Student Counsellor Ms Liza Hazarika will be handling the session.
Date: July 22, 2022
Time: 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: ALC 3 – Admin Block
About the speaker
Ms Liza Hazarika is a student counsellor with an open and versatile approach to Psychology. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Handique Girl’s College followed by her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Amity University. Ms Hazarika has worked as an On-call counsellor and Mental Well-being trainer with the Forward Seamen Union of India and International Transports’ federation. She has also worked with different NGOs like Pratishruti Cancer and Palliative Trust, Protsahan, Aarogya Seva, etc. as Trainer, Educator, and On-call Counsellor.
Let’s learn what triggers us and kick the stress out.
Join the session!

Professor Jayaseelan Murugaiyan visited Germany as Guest Scientist
2022-07-25 00:00 - 2022-08-29 00:00
Organising Institution: Organising institutions: Veterinary Centre for Resistance Research (TZR), Institute of Animal Health and Environmental Health (ITU), Freie Universitaet Berlin, GermanyType: Guest scientistCategory: Research stay

Find your way to a sense of purpose
2022-07-27 19:00 - 20:00
Ever wanted to live resolutely? Felt the need to be aware of where and why are you going and what are your intentions?
Dreams that foster a sense of purpose can potentially change the trajectory of an individual’s life. Finding meaning in life is one of the fundamental human needs. But for most people, finding a purpose is not apparent. The modern world tends to distract people from their actual goals and let them be pretentious about something which is not.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate but powerful beyond measure. We are unaware of how to hold and direct our own light that it tends to frighten us more than our darkness. The secret to the meaning of life lies in recognising the true goals and aligning everything in life around that.
The Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is conducting a 45-minute workshop on How to fix progressive goals in life to give a glimpse of how powerful a simple act of discovering your purpose of life could be. This will be a demo session and is open to all. Post that, only 10 students will be taken for a coaching of 30 days impact programme, where mentors will be closely working with the ten individuals to create the change and become instrumental in the expected transformation. Students will be filtered for the 30 days impact programme through interviews and one-to-one interaction.
Date: July 27, 2022
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm IST
Join the session to pave your way to a sense of purpose.

One day workshop on opportunities in Physics
2022-07-29 08:00 - 17:00

Explore the world through Physics
2022-07-29 10:00 - 12:00
“Physics is about questioning, studying, probing nature. You probe, and, if you’re lucky, you get strange clues” – Lene Hau

Are you a Physics student dreaming of the exciting possibilities and opportunities the subject may present you with? Well, your passion for physics is sure to gift you with endless opportunities to explore the world. No matter the type of career you choose, the magic of Physics will remain an integral part of your life. You could be an astronaut, a teacher, an engineer or a researcher, Physics will never fail you to take you to greater heights and depths of your interest.
The Department of Physics brings to you an exciting workshop on “Opportunities in Physics” with Prof R P Singh from Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad on July 29, 2022 at 10.00 am. Students pursuing advanced undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Physics in various universities and colleges in the vicinity are invited to attend the workshop, visit on-campus research facilities, and interact with the speaker and the faculty. The keynote speaker, Prof R P Singh will give a seminar on “Free-space quantum communication”, and various presentations will also be organised as part of the workshop.
This is an excellent opportunity for the students to create a deeper perspective on the scopes and opportunities of pursuing Physics. They can also get in touch with experts in the field and experience the latest innovations during laboratory visits. Having a broader understanding of the infinite possibilities of the subject will certainly help students make an informed decision as to how to move ahead and grab the right opportunity.
Programme Schedule

From scratch to the published manuscript
2022-08-06 09:30 - 13:00
An ideal research process relies on some essential characteristics. One among them is to communicate the research findings. Peer reviewed research journals serve a huge role in this. However, researchers lack an understanding of how to write a publishable research paper. Grasping the basic structure of a scientific paper would help the researcher to decide what should be included in each section. There will be pitfalls in each of these sections but can be avoided if approached strategically. Along with the other components, target journal selection and authorship is also an important aspect of this entire activity.
Successful production of an article for submission to a peer‐reviewed scientific journal requires substantial effort. To ensure this success, The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is planning for a one-day online workshop on How to write and publish a research article.
Date: August 06, 2022
Time: 09.30 am to 1.00 pm
The workshop expects more than four hundred participants. It is open to both students and faculty from UG, PG and PhD programmes. Assistant Professors Dr V Manikandan and Dr Murali Krishna Enduri are coordinating the event. The workshop will give a general idea about topics such as, different options to publish research works, benefits of publishing research articles, steps to write a review paper or research article from scratch, hands-on training with LaTeX to write a research article etc.

Mentothon: right guidance at the right time
2022-08-13 19:00 - 20:00
Reinforcing the sense of resilience is an essential aspect of academic life. Students require a generous support system during the challenging edges of academia. They need someone who shares the same interest to reflect on the ideas they cultivate. When it comes to a student’s future, the right mentoring can encourage them to make smart decisions. The bits of advice generated through mentoring could have alternate perspectives that will help develop perseverance for a brighter tomorrow.
The Directorate of Alumni Affairs is planning to start a career center Mentothon: Virtual Alumni- Student Mentoring Programmes, under the coordination of SRM AP Alumni from different domains. The first Mentothon session will be on Everything about studying in the USA to address the queries related to the study abroad dreams of students. The session will be handled by Abhin Gude, an alumnus of SRM AP who is currently doing his Master’s in Computer Science at New York University.
Date: August 13, 2022
Time: 07.00 pm to 08.00 pm IST

Kondapalli toys; the geographical indication handicrafts of Andhra Pradesh
2022-08-16 08:00 - 17:00
The legacy of India’s craft culture always occupies a special spot owing to its beauty, dignity, form, style, and aesthetics. India is traditionally known for its rural village and wooden cottage Industries. Among them, Andhra Pradesh has glorious rural artisan handmade traditions in toys. The office of International Relations and Higher Studies conducted a workshop on August 16, 2022, to promote and celebrate the dignity of Kondapalli Toys. These toys are one of the geographical indication handicrafts from Andhra Pradesh.
The workshop belongs to the series of sessions organised as part of Aadigyan, the social leadership programme. Mr Durga Prasad, a traditional Kondapalli artisan of Andhra Pradesh, handled the workshop for two hours. He demonstrated the process of crafting the toys and explained their history. Various tools used for wood carving, division of labor among male and female artisans, social implications of the toys, etc., were discussed in this interactive session. Volunteered students also learned some wood carving basics from the artisan himself.
The rural industry holds a share of ten percent in the decentralised sector. The handicrafts industry is one of the major sectors that offer employment opportunities to a larger number of individuals. Yet the 400 years old industry is not getting the attention it deserves due to a lack of promotion and awareness. Sandeep Samala, the programme coordinator, highlighted the need for spreading the heritage of Kondapalli toys among the younger generation. He also explained how the industry could be approached from a startup’s perspective to amplify the toys’ promotion.

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations
2022-08-18 16:00 - 17:30
The celebration of Krishna Janmashtami was held on August 18, 2022, in grandiose and merriment, infusing the campus with exuberance and enthusiasm. Competitions such as tug-of-war and handi-breaking added a traditional element to the physical activities, and spirited competition among the students, fostering excitement and celebration. In essence, the event focused on cultivating a lively and festive atmosphere, uniting students in the spirit of Janmashtami. The event was organised by the Department of Student Affairs to emphasise the cultural significance of the festival, promoting unity among the students.

Patent Maker: instigating promising patents for a technology-driven India
2022-08-18 19:00 - 19:45
Innovation is crucial to the development and deployment of technologies. Patents stimulate technological innovations by providing an incentive for research and development. They disperse technical information and facilitate technology transfer. Hatchlab Research Centre unveils the concept of Patent Maker to give breath to the projects and patents that deserves a high commercial application. Professor G S Vinod Kumar, an expert, mentor, and multidimensional professional, will guide the workshop by sharing his valuable wisdom in the domain of innovation and leadership.
Date: August 18, 2022
Time: 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm
The life cycle of technologies runs through invention, research, development, dissemination, market development, and commercial diffusion. The various processes happening at each of these stages provide numerous opportunities to employ instruments that promote innovation.
However, the journey of a perfect project or patent is quite challenging and time-taking. So much hard work goes down in creating one good project or filing one patent. But the irony is that roughly only around 3% of the patents are being commercialised. Their impact is not reaching where they are supposed to, as they are unable to deliver greater benefit to society at application levels. Promising projects and patents are literally national assets. A little alignment of the priced asset with the industry can turn most of the brilliant work into something of high commercial value, which could be a boon for the entire economy.
About the Speaker
Professor G S Vinod Kumar did his PhD from IIT Kharagpur and post-doctoral research at Helmholtz centre Berlin for materials and energy, Germany. He has vast research experience in metallurgy and materials engineering about 16 years, in the field of non-ferrous alloys and precious metals. He currently handles sponsored research projects from industries such as Titan Company Ltd, (Tanishq), WHP-Sons, Maharashtra, Jewel Craft Ltd, and Chennai in gold and Silver alloys for jewellery manufacturing. He also handles consultancy projects from INDSAT corporation, Chennai in die-cast aluminium alloys. He has 40 research publications, 13 patents and 2 technology transfers to industry (Titan). Some of his technologies are currently in the market as products. He has recently filed a patent jointly with Titan Company Ltd, which is the first time in the history of TATA.
Join the session to learn the entire process, challenges, and scopes of patents.

Dr Ramesh Vaddi has delivered an Invite Talk on “Design Challenges for Hardware/VLSI Implementation of on-Chip ML based accelerators”, in an FDP on “Advanced VLSI Design“.
2022-08-22 00:00 - 2022-08-26 00:00

Dr Ramesh Vaddi has delivered an Invite Talk “IoT Based Home/Industrial Automation – Security Challenges and Counter Measures” in an FDP under RPS Scheme on IoT based Smart Automation System - IBSA-22
2022-08-22 00:00 - 2022-08-27 00:00

SRM AP to ink an MoU with the Rennes School of Business
2022-08-23 08:30 - 10:30
The diplomatic relations between India and France have been prevalent, and cooperation has developed in all major areas, including science and technology. Delegate visits are excellent opportunities to strengthen international partnerships and promote the mission of an educational institution. The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is all set to host the Indo-French Collaboration Meet for inking an MoU with the Rennes School of Business.
Date: August 23, 2022
Time: 08.30 AM to 10.30 AM
Venue: Board room
The ceremony aims to to sign the Student Exchange Agreement. The visiting delegates are Dr Thomas Froehlicher, Dean, Rennes School of Business, and Ms Maud LE BARS, South Asia Area Manager Rennes School of Business. A meeting with Pro-Vice-chancellor Prof D Narayana Rao and the team will be held after an opening remark by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof V S Rao. There will be discussions regarding the collaboration and the road map ahead. Registrar Dr R Premkumar, DEAN of SEAMS Dr Bharadwaj, and Associate Director of IR&HS Dr Naga Swetha Pasupuleti will also grace the occasion with their august presence.

Coastal Aquifers and Island Hydrogeology
2022-08-25 00:00
Title of the talk: Impact of climate change on groundwater resources in coastal areas & Sub-marine discharge of groundwater along the coastal areas
Organizing Institution: Rajiv Gandhi National Ground Water Training & Research Institute, Central Groundwater Board

Awareness programme on Semester Abroad Programmes
2022-08-25 10:45 - 11:45
The Office of International Relations and Higher Studies is organising a series of sessions titled ‘Awareness Programme on Semester Abroad Programmes’ to impart students with a broad overview of the Semester Abroad Programmes and the benefits of undertaking it.
Date: Aug 25, 2022; Sept 2, 2022 & Sept 8, 2022
Time: 10.45 to 11.45 am
Venue: ALC – 1, Level – 3, Admin Block
Semester Abroad Programmes at SRM University-AP are offered in collaboration with various international institutes like University of California, Berkeley; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Harvard Medical School, James Cook University, Singapore, etc. to give students an opportunity to study at the host university with mutual recognition of the credit hours, allowing the ease of credit transfers. The advantages of these programmes include the possibility to explore your area of interest from a different perspective, extensive exposure to global learning practices, and an exclusive opportunity to leverage the academic edge of multiple institutions.
The awareness session will majorly focus on:

Upcoming Semester Abroad Programmes
Available scholarships
Benefits of participating in Semester Abroad Programmes

Join the programme and clarify all your doubts!
