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In the next chapter of Departmental Seminars Series, Department of Mathematics, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh welcomes Dr Chittaranjan Mishra, Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, to deliver a lecture on “Fast pricing of multi-asset American options under jump-diffusion models” on March 24, 2021, at 3 pm.

Multi-asset American options are interesting in many ways, e.g., they give the holder the flexibility to exercise at any time up to maturity, allow for risk diversification and for us, these contracts are mathematically challenging to price due to the non-availability of a closed-form formula. When jumps are introduced to model underlying assets, one will be required to solve a partial integro-differential complementary problem (PIDCP) for pricing these contracts. In these cases, we find that computing sufficiently accurate option prices in real-time is extremely difficult. That is because the in hand PIDCP involves a multi-dimensional partial integro-differential equation with a non-local double integral term. Solving these multi-dimensional PIDCP by advanced numerical techniques, such as a customized finite difference method, is very time-consuming, as the corresponding discretization matrices are huge in size. More importantly, the integral approximation matrix is also dense, posing a serious challenge to handle storage memory. Many efficient techniques are proposed primarily to handle the double integral term. However, the required solving time is still not practicable for practitioners.

In our research, we exploit the amazing parallel architecture of modern graphics processing units (GPUs) to solve computationally expensive scientific problems. Nevertheless, resolving the problem at hand by employing a GPU is not straightforward. It requires one to overcome many bottlenecks, such as in. In this work, we have investigated these issues in order to achieve substantial speed-ups compared to a sequential FD implementation.

Mathematics enthusiasts are requested to avail this opportunity to listen to our distinguished speaker on March 24th, at 3 pm.

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The e-Cell of Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA), SRM University-AP is back with another exciting chapter. ‘Unleash Mind’ is a programme that unlocks the mind’s untapped potential through some of the ancient and proven scientific techniques.

Albert Einstein once said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”. This is the simplest indication of the various levels and frequencies of our mind.

We all must have experienced that when we need a solution, we start thinking. When we start thinking, we go into the depths of our minds. Sometimes, the tranquillity feels like a dream or bliss or a peaceful state mingled with creativity and a flow of thoughts that eventually aids you to come up with a solution.

Everything begins with some simple understanding of the fundamentals of life, based on some laws of this universe. If one can master one’s thinking ability, he/she will be able to expand and enhance his/her capabilities. Controlling your mind empowers you with the potentiality of controlling your life.

Ms Swathi and Ms Varshini have come up with a very special edition of the Unleash Mind Community – Super focus at Exams with Theta Waves. A very special guest Shri Girish Jha, an International Coach of Spirituality, will be among us to share his personal experience in the-“mind over matter.”

Join the exciting event Theta Waves: 10x Focus @ Exams, organised by Unleash Mind Community – SRM ECell, on March 25, 2021, at 7 pm.

Join the leadership community and be a part of our dynamic e-cell at www.tiny.cc/srmapecell

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The Department of Psychology, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh have organized a Panel Discussion on “Youth Mental Health: Current Challenges and Ways Forward”. Convened by Dr Salome Divya Joseph, Dr Janhavi Devdutt, and Ms Ayesha Parveen Haroon, the discussion will be held on March 24, 2021, at 2 PM. Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor, will initiate the pertinent conversation and welcome the invited guests to the panel.

Prof Manoj K Sharma, Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences(NIMHANS), Bangalore, will alarm the participants on “Pathways of Technology Addiction”. A kind of behavioural addiction, Technology Addiction frequently impacts the teens and youth by impeding their regular tasks, and social life. Thus, recognizing the consequences of their addiction becomes necessary.

Advancing with the Panel Discussion, Ms Ashwini N V, Founder- Director, Muktha Foundation, Bangalore, will speak on “Interpersonal Violence & Mental Health”. Exposure to violence make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Promoting psychological well-being, Ms Ashwini will elaborately talk about the ways of protecting the teens from such risks.

The grim issue of “Self-harm Behaviours in Youth” will be addressed by Dr Nupur Singhal, Chief Clinical Psychologist, The Grey Circle, Noida. Underlying concerns including anxiety, tension, loneliness, and self-hatred often compels young individuals to harm themselves. Children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities are also at risk. Dr Nupur will alert the audience to protect the young adults from falling prey to this condition.

Further, Prof Poonam Devdutt, Director, Centre for Psychology and Human Behaviour, Shobit University, Meerut, will touch upon the significance of “Life Skill Education for Promoting Mental Health”. She will be stating the significance of imparting life skills education to the students with the intention of focusing on the needs of young individuals, motivating them, and enhancing their social and self-management skills.

Concluding the discussion, Prof A Kalam, Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), SRM University-AP will express gratitude to the guests as well as the audience for addressing the stigmatic concerns pertaining to the mental health of the otherwise vibrant youth.

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E-Cell or Entrepreneur cell at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Most of the renowned and thriving enterprises across the globe have been envisioned from an E-cell of a college or a university campus. Subsequently, E-cell at SRM University-AP endorses and facilitates startup ideas of students. Enhancing the essence of the impactful community of leaders, Ms Navya and Ms Abhigna have joined the e-cell as the core team members.

On March 23, 2021, at 5.30 PM, the E-cell has organized “Why top companies started at the university campus?” where the special guest Mr Amara Aditya Manikanta, a final year student from Dehradun University, and the founder of a startup supported by his university E-cell, along with the core team will identify the significance of campus E-cells in shaping young entrepreneurs and establishing innovative startups that potentially transforms the world and society.

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The second chapter of the Biology Seminar Series presented by the Department of Biological Sciences, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh will have Prof Pankaj Poddar, Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) & Senior Principal Scientist, Physical & Materials Chemistry Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, speak on “M3: Microscopy, microbes, and materials”. The interaction of cells with Materials Science yields surprising inferences due to their sensitivity to the surrounding environment. Whether it is the study of cytotoxicity of various materials against mammalian cells or microbial cells, cells respond often in an unpredictable fashion when in proximity to the inorganic/organic materials. On March 27, 2021, at 11 AM, Prof Poddar will present highlights of this fascinating journey in his laboratory where he used various tools to look at the cells closely and invented a method ‘biomilling’ which has the potential for bioremediation in industries.

Since he was young, Prof Poddar had a keen interest in understanding the secrets of nature. After completing his PhD in Physical Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi in 2000, he worked at the School of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University, and in the Department of Physics, University of South Florida. In April 2005, he returned to India and joined CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune as a scientist and started his research group. His early research focused on bio-inspired material sciences, microscopy of biological objects where his team investigated the interesting Physics of microbes and their interaction with the surroundings. Later, he worked on multimodel imaging, and drug-delivery systems for cancer cells using rare-earth phosphor nanomaterials, quantum-clusters, etc. Prof Poddar has been awarded with CSIR-Young Scientist Award in Physical Sciences, Scientist of the Year Award by CSIR-NCL, and MRSI- medal by Materials Research Society of India. He is also a fellow of the Electron Microscope Society of India, and the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences.

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Innovative learning experience – a launchpad to a phenomenal career!

In the presence of delegates and esteemed guest speakers, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh is unveiling MBA in Data Science with a specialization in Business Analytics on March 15, 2021, at 9:30 AM. The maestros in the industry such as Sarita Digumarti, Co-Founder and COO, Jigsaw Academy, Dr. Randhir Mishra, Digital Learning Design Expert & Professional Performance Coach, Digital Transformation Evangelist, and Gaurav Baidyasen, Vice- President and Head, Data Science, SRM Group, will be gracing the inauguration with their presence. Leveraging on their vast industrial experience spanning across decades, the experts will share insights pertaining to the industry, market, and businesses to assist the audience in comprehending the significance of Data Analysis in the modern business operations, strategy building, and designing impactful marketing initiatives.

The intensive course – MBA in Data Science with specialization in Business Analytics involves innovative learning techniques including case-based learning, experiential learning, supplementary learning, industry learning, and one-on-one mentorship-based learning. It is a 2-year full-time classroom programme that provides a unique offering for business professionals by blending Business Management with Analytical Skills. This programme intends to give a holistic understanding of the domain along with enhancing cross-functional management skills amongst learners.

For efficient decision making, industries are employing the emerging discipline of Data Analytics. Unleashing the power of Data Science, Predictive Modeling, and Business Analytics, businesses thrive in the modern world by achieving an edge over their peers. A Data Analyst’s prominent role is to uncover the patterns from data and develop various statistical models to predict future trends. The MBA programme offered by SRM University-AP is designed by industry experts, aligned to industrial needs, and is delivered by the best of industry practitioners as well as faculty from IITs and top-notch institutions across the globe. The internship embedded in the programme will enable the students to gain valuable work experience, develop a network, and assess specific techniques learned in the classroom.

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University Distinguished Lecture presented by SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh has resumed with its eighth edition to be held on March 20, 2021 at 3.30 PM. Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, FREng, Everest Chair, Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS), has been cordially invited to spare a lecture on “Science & Technology for Healthy Life and Planet”. Prof Seeram Ramakrishna is among the five leading researchers of Singapore, and among the top three impactful authors at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Among his notable recognitions, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna was identified as the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds by Thomson Reuters, Clarivate Analytics recognized him among the top 1% Highly Cited Researchers in the world in Materials Science as well as cross-fields categories, and Microsoft Academic ranked him among the top 100 salient authors out of three million Materials Researchers worldwide.

Apart from holding several academic leadership positions at NUS, Prof Seeram Ramakrishna is the Founding Chairman of Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore, SERIS. He also founded the Global Engineering Deans Council while serving as the Vice-President of the International Federation of Engineering Educator Societies (IFEES). The esteemed academician is an advisor to the World Bank, a member of UNESCO’s Global Independent Expert Group on Universities and 2030 Sustainability Agenda, and European Commission Director-General for Environment.

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Dr Nimai Mishra, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, accompanied by his research group encompassing students pursuing PhD under him, Mr. Syed Akhil and Ms. V.G.Vasavi Dutt have published a comprehensive mini-review titled “Amine-Free Synthesis of Colloidal Cesium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals” in the Journal “ChemNanoMat” (Wiley-VCH) with an Impact Factor of 3.4.

Colloidal cesium lead halide (CsPbX₃) perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) are emerging disciplines in research aided by their exceptional optical properties and remarkable colour tunability. Oleic acid and oleylamine are the frequently used surface capping ligands in colloidal CsPbX3 synthesis. The oleylamine plays an important role in surface passivation and maintaining colloidal stability. However, in the long run, it is accountable for poor colloidal stability because of the facile proton exchange. This heralds to the formation of labile oleylammonium halide, which removes the halide ions from the Nanocrystals’ surface.

Leveraging on the synthetic toolboxes developed from decades of research into more traditional semiconductor nanocrystals, lately, researchers are focusing on creating various amine‐free synthesis approaches to improve the colloidal and photostability of CsPbX₃ perovskite NCs. In this paper, Dr Mishra and his team encapsulated various amine‐free based synthetic routes of CsPbX₃ (X=Cl, Br, I) PNCs that have been reported so far. They reviewed this progress in terms of their underlying synthetic approaches, and post‐synthetic treatment steps.

Furthermore, Dr Mishra and his group analyzed the prospects of these perovskite nanocrystals in terms of their photo‐luminescence properties and device performances. Advancing, a deeper understanding of the role of precursors and ligands will significantly bolster the versatility of these amine‐free PNC materials.

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