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In the quest for next-generation organic electronic materials, researchers have drawn inspiration from nature’s intricate designs. A groundbreaking study titled “Bulk Assembly of Intrachain Folded Aromatic Polyamides Facilitating Through-Space Charge Transport Phenomenon” led by Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, introduces a novel class of polymers that mimic the secondary structures of biomolecules. Published in the high-impact Q1 journal SMALL with an Impact Factor of 13.0, this research unveils the potential of intrachain folded aromatic polyamides in facilitating efficient through-space charge transport.

Abstract :
This study presents the design and synthesis of periodically grafted aromatic Polyamides capable of intrachain folding, mimicking secondary structures seen in biomolecules. Leveraging the immiscibility between aromatic backbones and Polyethylene glycol (PEG) side chains, the polymers self-assemble into lamellar, phase-separated domains with ordered π-stacking.

The structural order is further enhanced by incorporating aromatic guest molecules, enabling efficient through-space charge transport. Structural and morphological investigations via SAXS, WAXS, AFM, and TEM confirm the formation of highly ordered π-domains. Charge transport measurements reveal vertical current densities as high as 10⁻⁴ A/cm² in annealed host–guest complexes, comparable to conventional conjugated polymers, demonstrating the potential of these materials for stable, anisotropic organic electronics.

Practical implementation :

This research provides a new strategy for designing flexible, stable, and efficient organic electronic materials without the need for traditional conjugated polymers. The ability to precisely control the orientation and spacing of conductive regions at

The nanoscale opens doors for:

• Wearable and stretchable electronics
• Flexible sensors and low-power devices
• Organic transistors and memory devices with tunable directionality
• Environmentally stable devices, useful in humid or high-temperature conditions
• These innovations can lower manufacturing costs, enhance sustainability, and enable novel applications in healthcare, IoT, and smart textiles.

This research was a collaborative effort between multiple departments and institutions including Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Mohali, Department of Physical Sciences, IISER Mohali and Department of Physics, SRM University – AP (Ramkumar K, Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay) and was supported by Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering Research Board (DST-SERB)

Future research plans:

Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay is  working towards “Integrated Center for Organic Electronics” – a multidisciplinary innovation hub focused on designing the next generation of flexible, sustainable, and high-performance electronic materials and devices.

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A handbook is a complex and demanding genre, it must offer a comprehensive overview of a field, articulating its foundational principles, charting ongoing debates, and identifying potential future directions. Such volumes are often judged as much by what they exclude as by what they include. Within this context Dr Soni Wadhwa, Assistant Professor in the Department of Literature and Languages, approached “The Bloomsbury Handbook to the Digital Humanities” in her review essay published in the Q1 journal “DHQ: Digital Humanities Quarterly”.

Abstract

The Bloomsbury Handbook, edited by James O’Sullivan is framed as a forward-looking resource aimed at fostering further developments in the field of digital humanities (DH). In his introduction, O’Sullivan notes that the volume is designed to serve three categories of readers: DH experts, the DH-curious, and skeptics. The collection is divided into five thematic sections: “Perspectives & Polemics,” “Methods, Tools, & Techniques,” “Public Digital Humanities,” “Institutional Contexts,” and “DH Futures.” Each section features chapters that provide overviews of key subfields while engaging with specific methodological and theoretical issues.

In her review, Dr Wadhwa refrains from summarising all 43 chapters. Instead, she evaluates what the handbook offers to the different categories of readers it aims to serve. She highlights the volume’s self-critical tone and its ability to generate meaningful dialogue about the contributions and challenges of digital humanities in analysing culture and text.

Dr Wadhwa also addresses the misconceptions and hesitations that often surround digital humanities, particularly among scholars from humanities and social sciences who may feel excluded due to a lack of technical expertise. Her review seeks to demystify the field by showcasing exemplary work from leading scholars, thereby offering guidance to researchers interested in exploring DH.

Practical Implementations and Future Research plans:

She hopes that her essay will encourage aspiring researchers to delve deeper into the various subdomains of digital humanities and engage with the field with greater confidence. Dr Wadhwa emphasises the need for more accessible resources and institutional support for digital humanities, asserting its growing relevance within academia.

Looking ahead, she intends to build further on her work in the area of digital archiving which is a vital subdomain within digital humanities. She plans to write more extensively about the projects she has undertaken, contributing to the evolving discourse and practice of the field.

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Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, delivered an insightful session at the National Conference on Navigating the Future: ESG 2.0 held on the theme “Advancing Green Finance: Driving Innovations and Transforming Inventions for a Sustainable Economy”. Prof. Arora shared his insights on how ESG principles are seamlessly embedded into the educational landscape. The conference was jointly organised by the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), FinRise, and Paari School of Business, SRM University-AP.

In his session, Prof. Arora addressed the vital role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in shaping future-ready educational institutions. He elaborated on how SRM AP is embedding ESG into the five foundational pillars of higher education:

• Transparent and ethical Governance
• Eco-conscious Infrastructure
• Empowered Students, Faculty & Staff
• Value-driven Curricula
• Impactful Research & Innovation

He elaborated on SRM AP’s initiatives, including a Green Campus, SDG-aligned research clusters, a Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research, and the upcoming Master’s in Environmental and Sustainability Engineering, which is aligned with India’s sustainability goals. This highlighted that SRM AP successfully pursues and achieves sustainable transformation.

At SRM University-AP, Amaravati, education plays a transformative role in fostering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical leadership. The university strives to build a sustainable tomorrow.

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Ms Kunja Rajitha, a first-year B.Com. student at Paari School of Business, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, brought immense pride to the nation and the institution by clinching a Gold Medal in the Women’s 4×400m Relay at the 26th Asian Athletics Championship held at Gumi, South Korea, on Thursday.

Rajitha was part of the formidable relay team, which included Jisna Mathew, Rupal Chaudhary, and Subha Venkatesan. The team delivered a season-best time of 3:34.18s, edging past Vietnam and Srilanka in the finals. This victory marks a historic comeback for India, earning the first gold in this event since 2013, ending a 12-year wait.

Mr Anup Singh Suryavanshi, Director – Sports, SRM University-AP, congratulated her, saying, “Rajitha’s achievement is a testament to her hard work and resilience. Her performance on such a prestigious international platform inspires all student-athletes nationwide. Competing and winning at the Asian level reflects the caliber of talent we are proud to nurture at SRM University-AP.”

Prof Satish Kumar, Pro-Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, said, “ Rajitha’s journey reminds us that students can rise to any challenge with the right support and determination. Her dedication, perseverance, and success embody the spirit of excellence we strive to cultivate in the students here at our varsity. Her success adds to the growing legacy of SRM University-AP as a hub for emerging talent and global achievers.”

Prof Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, also lauded her win, saying, ” This victory is not just a personal milestone in Rajitha’s career but also a significant achievement celebrated by all of us here who have followed and supported her progress. Her gold medal win reinforces our vision of holistic student development. We take extreme pride in her success and look forward to many more such triumphs.”

Kunja Rajitha hails from a humble and inaccessible tribal village near Kunavaram in the Alluri district of Andhra Pradesh state. Despite all odds, she continued her education while pursuing her dream and became a national-level athlete. Rajitha bagged gold in the 400-metre sprint event at the Khelo India Youth Games-2022, held in Haryana. She also secured second place in a similar event in the 2019 edition of Khelo India held in Assam. In 2018, Rajitha joined Tenvic Sports Academy in Nellore. Later, she trained under coach Mike Russell at SAA Centre of Excellence in Guntur.

Rajitha’s remarkable achievement reflects SRM University-AP’s unwavering commitment to fostering the overall development, where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in sports alongside academics on both national and international platforms.

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Mr Pilla Teja Vardhan, a second-year B.Sc. Chemistry student, has been selected for the highly prestigious IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship 2025. This esteemed fellowship is jointly offered by the Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc), Indian National Science Academy (INSA), and The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) India’s premier scientific institutions committed to nurturing research talent across the country.

As part of this elite program, Teja Vardhan will spend eight weeks at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, under the expert mentorship of Dr Amit Jaiswal, engaging in cutting-edge research in the field of Nanomatter and advanced material chemistry. This opportunity will enable him to gain valuable hands-on research experience, deepen his scientific insight, and contribute to ongoing investigations in frontier areas of science.

The IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship is known for its rigorous selection process and generous support. Selected students receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,500. The fellowship ensures a fully supported and immersive research experience at some of India’s leading scientific institutions.

About the Fellowship
The IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship Program is one of India’s most competitive undergraduate research initiatives, designed to provide meritorious students with exposure to advanced scientific research. Fellows work closely with leading researchers across academic and national laboratories, fostering a strong foundation for future scientific careers.

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In an era when Artificial Intelligence is growing in popularity, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering decided to leverage its possibilities and expand the scope of its application across the Healthcare sector. The five-day workshop titled Revolutionising Health Care with AI: Computer Biology and Computer, sponsored by DST-ANRF, was one such event.

The five-day workshop explored the revolutionary potential of AI Technologies in medical diagnostics with special emphasis on the areas of Computational biology. The workshop also focused on areas of Computational Biology and Computer Vision to improve healthcare by enhancing clinical decision making and enabling personalised healthcare treatments and diagnosis.

The workshop saw the participation of academicians, research scientists and industrial experts from the fields of computer sciences, biology and data science. The workshop aimed to facilitate discussions on effectively combining computational techniques with biological research.

The workshop, apart from facilitating cross-disciplinary discussion and knowledge sharing, also laid emphasis on revisiting foundational concepts nd advancements in the areas of computer vision and machine learning. They further explored the practical implications of these concepts. The workshop also offered hands-on training opportunities to give the attendees a clear understanding of the concept and delving into areas like AI and Multiomics Data.

The participants also had the opportunity to engage in brainstorming discussions, explore innovative methods that significantly contribute to healthcare improvement, and use algorithms to enable early detection of disease. Among the notable speakers who spoke at the workshop were Prof. (Dr) Lars Kaderali from the university of University of Cologne; Dr Suvendu Rup from NIT Raipur, Prof. (Dr) Amlan Chakrabarti from the A K Choudhury School of Information Technology at the University of Calcutta and an Adjunct Professor at IIIT Delhi and Prof. (Dr) Ram Bilas Pachori among others. Their insights and expertise offered participants a thought-provoking five-day workshop that would meaningfully benefit the field of Healthcare, paving the way for innovative tools and methods that will enhance patient care.

 

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