Semester Abroad Journey of Yuvraj Tankala at UC Berkeley
Getting the chance to study abroad is a ticket to acquiring skills that are highly sought after and will give a special and unique boost to your profile. SRM University-AP provides students with opportunities and training to join a course from a number of renowned foreign Universities to give them that unique edge that top recruiters look for.
In a long list of achievers, Yuvraj Tankala has made it into the University of California, Berkeley through our Semester Abroad Programme. Yuvaraj shared his elation with us,
“It is the spring season here; I’ll be spending solid 6 months (a semester) here at UCB to learn and explore. UC Berkeley is a one-of-a-kind university. From its history to its recent innovations in the research community, UCB has been a major player in various fields. Getting selected and sitting and writing this in the heart of the campus at UCB is really a moment to cherish. It is surely a dream come true for an ambitious person like me. Waiting for every new day to learn new things and connect with more people over here.
The selection process was smooth, SRMAP and UCB had their own prerequisites to tick off so that the whole process would be smooth. I have gone through a series of interviews, and I am tested on my entrepreneurship skills and technical skills and having a balanced academic score.
Using the teachings of here, and my skills, which I’m sure to enhance; I’m planning to use them towards my entrepreneurial mindset. These would help me satisfy the requirements of launching a potential start-up.
All these achievements would not be possible without SRM-AP’s support. The support was through constant motivation, mentoring. I would like to thank Ragunathan sir, Sonam ma’am, Ashu Abdul sir, Nagaswetha ma’am for extending their full support during the process.”
Your overseas education journey story could be next. Join SRM University-AP to receive unique educational training and career guidance through our international collaborations.
- Published in Blog, Engineering
SRMAP receives SWAYAM-NPTEL ‘A’ rating
SRM University-AP is happy to announce that it was recognised by NPTEL SWAYAM as a valuable local chapter with an ‘A’ rating for the year Jan-Dec 2021. The rating is based on the performance of students who took the examinations for various SWAYAM courses.
SWAYAM has awarded a plaque to SRM University-AP and a certificate of appreciation to Dr Satya Pramod Jammy for his role as the university local Coordinator. It is a great achievement for the young university.
The philosophy behind this mode of education is to facilitate the curiosity of students who have an interest in the courses that transcend the conventional curriculum and give them a unique edge over their peers. SRM University-AP encourages students to study these from SWAYAM and other MOOCs available. Their performance in the examinations conducted by SWAYAM will earn them grades and credits. This was made available to the students for the first time in January 2021 which opened a plethora of opportunities to the students, and they have enjoyed this new learning possibility.
In the year 2021, a total of 470 students registered for various courses. The pass percentage is a whopping 90%, there are 17 students in the top 5%, 4 students in the top 2% and one student in the top 1% of their respective courses. 69 % (321) of the students are in Elite and higher categories. 5% students received Elite+gold award, 30% receiving Elite+silver and 35% receiving Elite certificates.
Dr Satya Pramod Jammy is pleased with all the students for their active participation and their brilliant performance. Obtaining an ‘A’ grade in the first year of implementation stands as a testament to the academic excellence of SRM University-AP. Dr Jammy is also thankful to all the department level coordinators, Dr Tapas, Dr Sreenivasulu, Dr Rajiv, Prof. Jayaseelan, Dr Malavika, Dr Ramanjaneya Reddy, and Dr Mong for encouraging the students and actively participating in the discussions. Mr V. Srinivasarao (Asst. Librarian) was instrumental in setting up SWAYAM in a short period.
Dr Jammy expressed his gratefulness to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof V. S. Rao, Deputy Dean Academic affairs Dr B. Siva Kumar and the entire University management for their support in making this a possible endeavour and its glorifying success.
- Published in News
MBA at SRM AP – Career Prospects and Future Opportunities
Being the world’s most popular management degree, millions of ambitious students are enrolling in MBA programmes both inside and outside the country. An MBA degree is open to graduates in any discipline, supplementing their career prospects. A wide array of MBA courses introduces students to different facets of business and imparts them the necessary skills to hold management and leadership positions in any field of work. Having countless colleges to choose from, serious thought must be given to choosing the right university for an MBA programme. SRM University- AP is organising a webinar on MBA at SRM AP – Career Prospects and Future Opportunities on February 25, 2022, at 4.00 PM to know more about the career paths an MBA graduate of our university can embark on.
The School of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies at SRM University-AP aims to nurture entrepreneurs and business professionals who can create a difference in global management practices. A comprehensive curriculum designed after understanding the best management practices and industry-relevant professional skills enables students to keep abreast of the latest developments in the realm of business. Collaborating with universities of international repute will also give them an opportunity to take up high-impact online courses and familiarise themselves with innovative study approaches.
Join the webinar on MBA at SRM AP – Career Prospects and Future Opportunities to explore the exciting opportunities that await you.
- Published in Admission Events - Domestic, Events
Security Framework using Blockchain Technology
The Department of Computer Science Engineering is proud to announce that Dr Sriramulu Bojjagani has published a paper titled “Blockchain-Based Security Framework for Sharing Digital Images using Reversible Data Hiding and Encryption” in the journal Multimedia Tools and Applications (MTAP) having an impact factor of 2.757.
The paper is published in collaboration with D.R Denslin Brabin from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, DMI College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu and Christo Ananth from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, St. Mother Theresa Engineering College, Tamil Nadu.
Abstract of the Research
Security is an important issue in current and next-generation networks. Blockchain will be an appropriate technology for securely sharing information in next-generation networks. Digital images are the prime medium attacked by cyber attackers. In this paper, a blockchain-based security framework is proposed for sharing digital images in a multi-user environment. The proposed framework uses reversible data hiding and encryption as component techniques. A novel high-capacity reversible data hiding scheme is also proposed to protect digital images. Reversible data hiding in combination with encryption protects the confidentiality, integrity and authentication of digital images. In the proposed technique, the digital image is compressed first to create room for data hiding, then the user signature is embedded; afterwards, the whole image is encrypted. For compression, JPEG lossy compression is used to create high capacity. For encryption, any symmetric block cipher or stream cipher can be used. Experimental results show that the proposed blockchain-based framework provides high security and the proposed reversible data hiding scheme provides high capacity and image quality.
Fig 1: The process of encoding during reversible data hiding
Dr Sriramulu Bojjagani also intends to work on the development of block-chain based solutions to intelligent transport systems and on addressing the challenges of security issues involved in connected and autonomous vehicles.
- Published in CSE NEWS, Departmental News, News, Research News
Digital Twins : By Professor Perumal Nithiarasu
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is bringing forth the next edition of Mechanical Department Distinguished Lecture with Professor Perumal Nithiarasu,Associate Dean – Research, Innovation, and Impact (RII), Professor at Zienkiewicz Centre for Computational Engineering, Swansea University, UK, and Adjunct Professor, IIT Madras, India.
Date: February 26, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 4.00 pm IST
About the Speaker:
Perumal Nithiarasu is the Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Innovation and Impact in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Previously he served as Director of Research in the College of Engineering, Swansea University (2018-2021). He was also a Deputy Head of the College of Engineering and held the position of Dean Academic Leadership (Research Impact) at Swansea University between 2015 and 2021.
Dr Perumal Nithiarasu served as the Head of Zienkewicz Centre for Computational Engineering for 5 years (2013-2018). He has also served in several SU committees including HR Research Working Group as a chair leading the HR excellence award submission and REF14 impact and appeal committees as a member. He has proposed and implemented a public lecture named after the father of the finite element method, Professor O.C. Zienkiewicz.
A Mechanical Engineer by training, Dr Perumal Nithiarasu has extensive experience in teaching various disciplines. His research areas of interest include computational fluid dynamics/biomedical engineering and recently AI. He has been working in these areas for more than 25 years and has published a large number of articles and books (h-index, 40 – google scholar).
Well known internationally for his work, Dr Perumal Nithiarasu was awarded the Zienkiewicz silver medal of ICE London in 2002, the ECCOMAS Young Investigator Award in 2004 and the prestigious EPSRC Advanced Fellowship in 2006. The group led by Dr Nithiarasu currently consists of 10 academic staff, more than 20 post-docs and research students.
Dr Perumal Nithiarasu currently co-chairs 2 international conferences, including the well-known Computational and Mathematical Biomedical Engineering series (CMBE series, www.compbiomed.net) founded by him. He is also the founding editor in chief of the International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, published by Wiley-Blackwell. Dr Perumal Nithiarasu was elected to the fellowship of the Learned Society of Wales in 2018.
Abstract of the Talk:
Building digital twins (DTs) of engineering systems and processes is a real challenge. While the potential offered by DTs in designing, monitoring and decision making is hugely appreciated by researchers, building a comprehensive DT requires a strongly multidisciplinary approach. This lecture will discuss the definitions, classifications, and challenges of constructing a DT. The talk will try to define DTs suitable for engineering applications. The discussion will also focus on the availability or lack of tools for building DTs. In addition, the talk will also cover various topics such as data, AI, and physics-based models. Finally, the lecture will use some energy and healthcare examples to provide context to the DTs.
- Published in Departmental Events, Events, Mechanical Engineering
Pursue Your Dream of Overseas Education with SRMAP
Pursuing higher education in universities of international repute is perhaps a long-cherished dream of every student. SRM University-AP has always been at the forefront in providing the right avenues for students to explore their inherent talents and in equipping them with the right skillset through educational practices and research programmes of global standard.
It is an honour for SRM University-AP to announce that three of our students; Varanasi Koundinya, Sai Nived Chandanam and Jayanth Devarajugattu of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering have secured admission in the University of Texas at Dallas to the Master of Science in Computer Engineering programme for the Fall 2022 semester.
Exposure to state-of-the-art technological facilities and involvement in research-oriented pedagogical practices enable students to outperform in a world where technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Courses anchored in a multi-stream framework empower students to specialize across disciplines, thereby expanding their choice of higher studies in and outside the country.
In the words of Jayanth Devarajugattu, a strong collaboration of the university with international universities and industries across the globe have been of immense help to seize an opportunity for overseas education. He also marked his gratitude to the faculty members who have provided him with effective guidance throughout the research. “I am extremely grateful to Ramesh Vaddi sir, Siva Sankar sir, Anirban sir, Gangi Reddy sir for guiding us throughout the process by helping us choose the right university and issuing a letter of recommendation”, he said.
Associating with faculty members on various research projects will always offer new insights to students to think differently. “Dr Ranjit Thapa sir with his teaching and research work inspired me the most in pursuing my masters, I look up to him”, said Sai Nived.
All of them expressed their gratefulness to the university for endowing them with appropriate training which helped them maintain good grades, conduct research and publish papers. “Your CGPA and paper publications play a crucial role in making into an international university of your choice”, they mentioned.
The Inter-Disciplinary Experiential Active Learning (IDEAL) pioneered by SRM offers flexibility in course curriculum, thereby giving students the freedom of curating syllabus with respect to their interests and aspirations. Fostering an environment of academic freedom and prioritizing the interests of students in line with the demands of present times distinguish SRM University-AP as an emerging university of world-class standard. Working towards the dreams of students has always been the driving force behind the advancement of SRM University-AP.
- Published in Departmental News, ECE NEWS, International Relations, IR-News, News, Students Achievements
Coping with Social Anxiety by Ms Sridevi Srinath
Feeling out of sorts in a gathering is not unusual. Especially when all attention turns to you. Coping with social anxiety is a necessary step to being present in the moment and turning an adverse situation in your favour.
The Department of Student Affairs is bringing forth an informative and interactive session on Coping with Social Anxiety by Ms Sridevi Srinath to help the students understand their emotions and deal with social situations smartly and effectively.
Date: February 26, 2022
Time: 6.00 pm IST
Join the session to learn more about coping with social anxiety.
- Published in Events, Students Affairs Events
The Future of Technologies
The Department of Corporate Relations and Career Services is bringing forth the first edition of the Industry Readiness webinar series for the students to guide and prepare them to get placed with the top recruiters.
Join Mr Joshua David M.D for an exciting session and pave your way to the best possible career option for you.
Date: February 26, 2022
Time: 10.00 am IST
About the Speaker:
Joshua has over 16 years of rich experience in the HR function specializing in all aspects of Talent Acquisition which includes Campus Hiring, Lateral Hiring, Recruiting Audit & Compliance majorly across Services, Business Process, ITES & Aviation industries.
His Education background includes Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Labour Management (BLM & MLM) from the reputed Tamilnadu Institute of Labour Studies (TILS) and Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM) from Pondicherry University.
He had earlier been associated with some of the top Multi National organizations like: HCL Technologies | Kingfisher Airlines | Wipro Technologies | Satyam Computers (now Tech Mahindra) | Cognizant Technology Solutions and Hexaware Technologies.
Currently, Joshua is associated with Mphasis, Chennai since June, 2021 and is Managing Talent Acquisition – India Campus Hiring (Across BU’s and Functions)
Joshua is passionate about training and has a wide range of experience in addressing and grooming future aspiring students and educate them on the significance of understanding the basis in whatever they do. Through this initiative he has addressed more than 1 Lac students across India.
Joshua has also been associated with Professional HR Forums like NHRD, NIPM, CHROMA and HR Sangam. He is also the Executive Committee member at CHROMA
Do not miss this session and prepare yourself to to stand out among your competitors. Join the webinar on February 26, 2022 at 10.00 am IST
- Published in CR&CS, CR&CS Events, Events
French Delegation in SRM University-AP discusses prospects of academic collaboration
MoU inked with Rennes School of Business
As part of an official visit to Andhra Pradesh, members of the French Delegation visited the SRM University-AP campus on Friday, 25 February 2022. An MoU has been signed between Rennes School of Business, France and SRM University-AP on student exchange, curriculum development, and articulation programmes. University Vice-Chancellor Prof V S Rao called the MoU “an important milestone for SRM AP” and welcomed students from France to India.
Mr Thierry Berthelot, Consul General de France a Bangalore, reaffirmed the MoU between India and France in the number and quality of student exchanges. “We have reached the aim of 10,000 Indian students by 2020; now, we look forward to increasing the number of Indian students in France significantly to 20,000 by 2025”, he added. The signing of the agreement for the mutual recognition of degrees will facilitate the pursuit of higher education by Indian students in France and French students in India and enhance their employability. The delegation emphasised that the collaboration with Rennes School of Business will further equip students of SRM University-AP to gain professional experience and job opportunities around the world. Mrs Maud LE BARS, South Asia Area Manager Rennes School of Business and Conseillere du Commerce Exterieur de la France, highlighted the student and faculty diversity in France that surpasses language barriers.
Consequently, Dr Naga Swetha Pasupuleti, Associate Director – International Relations and Higher Studies, talked about the strong partnerships SRM AP holds with QS ranked global universities and especially EFREI, France. The delegation interacted with the students and faculty members of SRM University-AP and discussed various possibilities of international internships and study abroad opportunities.
Mr Francois-Xavier Morteuil, Attache Consulaire pour la Coopération Scientifique et Universitaire; Mrs Ambika Anilkumar, Deputy to Attache Consulaire; Mrs Vasudha Murlikrishna, Campus France Manager Hyderabad; Mrs Vidya Suresh, Country Manager ESIGELEC (engineering school in France); and Mr Samuel Berthet, Director of Alliance Francaise of Hyderabad were part of the delegation and explored the university campus.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof D Narayana Rao, Registrar Dr R Premkumar, Deans and Associate Deans of all schools were present in the discussion pertaining to the future scope of collaborations with French academic institutions.
- Published in Departmental News, International Relations, IR-News, News, Paari Current Happenings
Choose between IELTS, GRE ,TOEFL and PTE
Do you dream of an international degree? Qualifying an English Language Proficiency Test is the initial step towards your dream. Having an array of standardised language tests to choose from, such as IELTS, GRE, TOEFL, PTE etc., students are often perplexed to reach a decision. The test you give depends on many factors; the country you prefer to move to, the university you have applied for, and the course you have enrolled in. An accurate understanding of each language test is therefore essential to make your journey easier.
The office of International Relations and Higher Studies at SRM University-AP is organising a webinar: Lecture on Training Programmes: IELTS vs GRE vs TOEFL vs PTE as part of the Higher Education Series to educate students on the purpose of different language tests. Each test has a different pattern, grading structure, and testing method. The lecture intends to throw light into the distinct features of each test and the learning approaches they require.
Become a part of the workshop and learn to ace any English language test.
Date: February 28, 2022
Time: 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm IST
About the Speakers
Mr Avinash Darla is the Branch Manager of IDP Education, India. He has 11+ years of experience in the Education Industry- Training, Overseas & Domestic Education. He has served as the Business Head of Abroad Avenue, Branch Manager of Akash Education Pvt Ltd, State Head of Fliplearn Education India, etc. He has also received multiple certifications from esteemed organisations like Qualified Education Agent Certification – PIER International, Australia; Study & Live in UK Certification – British Council & Future Learn; Business Strategies Education & Development- University of Hertfordshire, UK and many more.
Mr Mopada Chaitanya is the Assistant Manager of IELTS OPERATIONS, Telangana. He has also been working with IDP Education since 2014. He holds a degree in Bachelor of Business Management.
- Published in Events, International Relations, IR-Events