Electrical Engineering – Your Way Forward!
Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a core engineering course in the market with an aspiring number of students securing admissions to reputed universities. Yet with the advent of the modern software era, the dilemma of future job opportunities for Electrical Engineers has been buzzing around the students of the field. The Power & Control Society, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering organised an invited talk on February 02, 2023, on “Career Opportunities for Electrical Engineers” to empower and enlighten young graduates on potential career prospects in the field. Prof. Praveen Kumar of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati was the distinguished speaker of the session.
Some of the frequently asked questions among Electrical Engineers are whether selecting Electrical Engineering as a core course instead of other engineering streams for their BTech degree was the right choice and whether it would hinder their career opportunities in this ever- transitioning job market. Nowadays, the engineering field is dominated by software and its application. It is quite evident that most jobs lie in the software or IT sectors, focusing more on coding and programming instead of our core streams.
Prof. Praveen Kumar addressed this pressing situation and reassured students that selecting the EEE stream was the right choice with it being an important core stream in the field of Engineering and giving flavour to understanding the physics behind the engineering model. He has addressed with examples of how such knowledge plays a major role when relating to other fields in any sector of the industry whether in assembling, production, AI, innovation etc. Prof. Kumar talked about coding and programming, reading syntax, and explained the importance of AI today, and how it plays an important role in engineering analysis such as Control theory, Electrical machines, Power electronics, Power systems etc. Prof. Kumar also highlighted different aspects of the transformation of the Nationwide EV ecosystem in India and encouraged students to learn various aspects of EV and solutions – To think and analyse the problem to create, innovate and present solutions per the market trend.
About the Speaker
A distinguished academician from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Professor Praveen Kumar had completed his MTech from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He was conferred with PhD from the Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands and is an expert in the fields of Electric Vehicles, Wireless Power Transmission and Electrical Machines.
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Reshaping the world: Dr M Mallikarjuna Rao Establishes Novel Start-up Venture
SRM University-AP manifests a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurial ventures and start-ups with high potential from our ingenious students and faculty. The most recent faculty-led venture accomplishment was by Dr M Mallikarjuna Rao, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics who has established his very own start-up enterprise, Shakti Photon Solutions Pvt Ltd. The Hatchlab Research Centre and the Directorate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship had imparted unrelenting support to Dr Rao in materialising his inventive idea into actuality.
Shakti Photon Solutions Pvt. Ltd aims to develop Indigenous electrolysers for Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and CO2 recycling, Design and implement MW scale Agri PV, Industrial solar parks and Intercommunication of scientific experimental research stations. The venture has successfully completed the prototype phase and is ready for commercialisation and production.
Kudos to our faculty champions for their effort and dedication to great ventures with huge potential and for inspiring budding entrepreneurs to achieve success!
- Published in Departmental News, Faculty Achievements, IDEA NEWS, News
Synergistic Effects of CN in Sonophotocatalytic Degradation
The Department of Physics is pleased to announce that Professor Ranjit Thapa, Dean-School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS) and Professor of Physics along with his PhD scholar, Mr E S Erakulan, has published a groundbreaking paper titled “Scrutinizing the Role of Tunable Carbon Vacancies in g-C3N4 Nanosheets for Efficient Sonophotocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline in Diverse Water Matrices: Experimental study and theoretical calculation” in the prestigious Chemical Engineering Journal with an impact factor of 16.744. The paper offers crucial insights into the role of controllable defects in the sonophotocatalytic degradation of tetracycline (TC) antibiotics from polluted water.
Abstract of the paper
Metal-free polymeric graphitic carbon nitride (CN) materials are robust and stable visible-light-driven photocatalysts that have recently piqued interest in photocatalytic applications. Its photocatalytic performance is restricted remarkably due to moderate oxidation ability and fast charge carrier recombination rate. To address these issues, we engineered carbon-vacant CN (FCN) using a facile formalin-assisted thermal polymerization of molten CN precursor in which the carbon vacancies (C v ) were regulated by altering formalin dosage. Consequently, FCN catalysts revealed C v concentration-dependent sonophotocatalytic degradation of Tetracycline (TC) antibiotics over diverse water matrices. The optimal FCN exhibited complete TC degradation efficiency within 60 min with a synergy index of 1.4, which is approximately 2.6 times higher than that of pristine CN. The enhanced sonophotocatalytic performance was mainly due to the synergistic effect of ultrasound and light irradiation. The C v formation also resulted in enhanced charge carrier transportation and facilitated oxygen adsorption at the C V site of FCN – supported by both experimental study and theoretical calculation. Subsequently, FCN generated abundant reactive active oxygen species including, •O 2 –, as well as indirectly •OH which played a significant role in the degradation pathway and mineralisation of the TC molecules. This study provides insight into understanding the correlation between controllable defects and sonophotocatalytic degradation properties of the self-doped and deficient FCN.
In this research, Prof. Thapa and his team utilised a facile formalin-assisted thermal polymerization technique to fabricate metal-free polymeric graphitic carbon nitride (CN) materials. These materials have been gaining increasing interest as photocatalysts, although their photocatalytic performance has been restricted due to moderate oxidation ability and fast charge carrier recombination rate. To address these issues, the researchers engineered carbon-vacant CN (FCN) by regulating carbon vacancies (Cv) with formalin dosage. The optimal FCN catalyst exhibited complete TC degradation within 60 minutes with a synergy index of 1.4, which is approximately 2.6 times higher than pristine CN.
Emerging pollutants, such as antibiotics discharged from pharmaceutical companies, have detrimental effects on living organisms and can cause drug resistance through gene transmission. The removal of TC from water requires efficient and sustainable strategies. A detailed understanding of the synergistic effects of the defect and self-doped CN in sonophotocatalytic degradation could pave the way for the destruction of various recalcitrant pollutants in an aqueous environment.
Collaborations
- Ms Mani Preeyanghaa, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai.
- Prof. Bernaurdshaw Neppolian, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai.
Overall, the research presents exciting possibilities for future projects in the field of sonophotocatalytic degradation and provides a significant contribution to the scientific community’s understanding of controllable defects in CN materials.
- Published in Departmental News, News, Physics News, Research News
Boosting Transitive Communication in Large-scale IoT Networks
Complex IoT networks comprise multiple devices connected to the gateway. A smoother functioning is ensured through new techniques for device authentication to the gateway. On this note, the research paper titled “A Lightweight Mutual and Transitive Authentication Mechanism for IoT Network” has been published by Dr Amit Kumar Mandal, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering and his research scholar Mrs Rudra Krishna Srija in the Q1 Journal Ad Hoc Networks, Elsevier having an impact factor of 4.8. The research details the use of the polynomial-based protocol in enhancing device connection for transitive communication.
Abstract of the paper
In large and complex IoT systems like the smart city or smart industry which consist of thousands of connected devices, it may not always be feasible to be directly connected to the gateway but it may be possible to be connected to another device. Therefore, already authenticated devices should facilitate the new device’s authentication by the gateway. To address this issue, the existing protocols use multiple authentication protocols based on different cryptography techniques, which are difficult to implement and manage in resource-constrained IoT devices. In this paper, we propose a Transitive device authentication protocol based on the Chebyshev polynomial.
The work is primarily aimed at improving transitive communication in machine-to-machine communication or device-to-device communication in large-scale heterogeneous IoT network scenarios. The research team targets to investigate the benefits of adopting the designed protocol in particular within low-power and lossy networks in the future.
Collaborations
Università Ca Foscari Venezia, Venice, Italy
- Published in CSE NEWS, Departmental News, News, Research News
A Close Discourse on Research with Prof. Piyush Sharma
The Paari School of Business prioritises top-tier knowledge acquisition in business and management studies collaborating with renowned academicians, business tycoons, entrepreneurs and researchers to guarantee a premier management learning experience. Engagement with experts in the domain fortifies the significance of networking and research in the evolving business market. On this note, the Paari School of Business organised a Research Talk by John Curtin Distinguished Professor Piyush Sharma on February 13, 2023. The noted academician expounded on “My Research Journey and Emerging Research Interests in Marketing” and engaged in an interactive session with the faculty members and research scholars of the school. In his session, Professor Sharma provided insights into the emerging research interests in marketing and the audience had the opportunity to discuss the impressive and impactful research journey of the distinguished professor.
About the speaker
Professor Piyush Sharma has over thirty years of professional experience, divided almost equally between industry and academia. He is currently affiliated with the School of Marketing at Curtin University, Australia and also serves as a member of the Editorial Review Boards for several esteemed journals, including the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, the Journal of Service Research, the European Journal of Marketing, the Journal of Service Theory and Practice, the International Journal of Emerging Markets, the Journal of Creative Communications, and the Journal of Indian Business Research.
Professor Sharma is ranked among the top 2% of researchers in the world across all fields of research and ranked among the top 60 business researchers in the global P-rankings based on publications in ABDC journals since 2013. His research covers services and international marketing, cross-cultural consumer behaviour, self-regulation and regulatory failure, branding and marketing strategy, marketing-finance interface, organisational behaviour and management, among others.
- Published in Departmental News, Management, News, Paari Current Happenings
New Employee Induction Programme
The Directorate of Human Resources of a leading tertiary institute such as SRM University-AP plays a significant role in various duties including the employment of professors, educational specialists and support staff, and auxiliary personnel such as administrative assistants and maintenance workers, performing human resource management, conducting interviews and employee orientations, administering employee benefits among others. Recently The Directorate of HR organised a New Employee Induction Programme on February 20, 2023, facilitating a smooth transition of new joiners into the constructive working environment of SRM AP. A team comprising of Ms Surekha P, Mr B V S Anvesh, Mr Satish and Mr Riaz organised and conducted the programme with the support of the Directorate.
The new joiners were welcomed by the HR representative and presented with a welcome kit. The induction process including the collection and cross-checking of the joining documents and the creation of employee email Id, employee code, HR service login in ERP and temporary Id card followed this. The new joiners were then introduced to the heads of the institution, Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Deans and their respective HODs. Lunch and a campus tour were also provided by the HR team. A detailed overview of the university, SRM University-AP, SRM group, schools, departments, institution policy, HR policy, transportation and residential facilities were also given. The Directorate of Numan Resources has organised the Induction programme to ensure conducive support to new joiners to help them settle into the university seamlessly.
- Published in News
Prof. Bharadhwaj Delivers Keynote Address at International Conference
The Paari School of Business is a premier management abode for highly-qualified faculty whose expertise is spread across various fields and domains of business studies. A distinguished academician and Dean of Paari School of Business, Prof. Bharadhwaj Sivakumaran, was invited to the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Business and Management organised by SSN School of Management, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on February 24-25, 2023, to deliver the keynote address. Prof. Bharadhwaj expounded on the theme of the Conference and elaborated on his take on Business Intelligence and Analytics as drivers for Digital Transformation. Prof. Bharadhwaj also discussed the techniques involved in publishing high-quality journals and addressed numerous questions from the attendees.
- Published in Departmental News, News, Paari Current Happenings
Polydisciplinary Approach: Key to Green Economy
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, SRM University-AP organised a National Science Day seminar on “Green Growth Technologies and Skills” on March 07, 2023, to promote awareness on the critical need for sustainable development and a green economy for human sustenance. Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, FREng, Everest Chair, Director-Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore delivered the session in the presence of Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean-School of Engineering and Sciences (SEAS); Dr Karthik Rajendran, Head- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering; Dr Shoji D Thottathil, Assistant Professor, SRM AP and other faculty and students of the university.
“Many challenges and needs of human beings which include climate change, extreme weather, biodiversity loss, food supply, nutrition, healthcare, security, urbanisation, sanitisation, clean water and energy, resources, shelter, transportation and circular economy demand polydisciplinary knowledge and effort,” said Prof. Ramakrishna while addressing the audience. He emphasised that a circular economy or Global commons requires the cooperation and contribution of countries and communities to actualise progress in sustainability. In his talk, Prof. Ramakrishna posited that India had undertaken a progressive stance that will lead to clear advancements in the next 25 years with respect to demographics, economic policies etc.
Prof. Ranjit Thapa, Dean – SEAS remarked that SRM University-AP as a research-intensive institute, with an interdisciplinary academic approach and a culture of research, entrepreneurship and innovation, will promote green growth technology and sustainable development as an integral part of the academia. The seminar was also attended by undergraduate and postgraduate students from neighbouring colleges including Andhra Loyola College, Hindu College, and KBN college. A memento of appreciation was presented to Prof. Ramakrishna by Prof. Ranjit Thapa and Dr Karthik Rajendran. Dr Pankaj Pathak, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering delivered the vote of thanks.
- Published in Departmental News, ENVS News, News
Workshop on Sustainable Development at SRM University-AP
Sauri, the woman leadership and entrepreneurship student community of SRM University-AP, in association with the Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation conducted a Workshop on Sustainable Development on March 01, 2023 to promote an insightful discourse on SDGs and develop strategies advocating green development. The workshop was an ideal platform facilitating knowledge and insight into the challenges on formulating a development plan that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Student presentations on the problem statements regarding Sustainable development were a major highlight of the workshop.
The Chief Guest of the workshop Mrs Ramya Krishna Burisetty gave a brief description and a presentation regarding her startup venture and sustainable development. She also gave a comprehensive overview on her journey, background work, ideology behind her startup, ways to build start-ups and the technology of fortifying foods. Being a women entrepreneur, she also motivated students by providing them with guidelines for the funding sources available for women entrepreneurs.
The workshop was attended by 350+ students from various colleges. Students from VVIT, VIT-AP, VR Siddhartha Engineering College, NRI Institute Of Technology and KL University actively participated in multiple activities organised as part of the workshop. A quiz was conducted as well as presentations based on their ideas on the given problem statements. Mr Dinesh and team from VVIT bagged the first prize and Ms Sindhuja from SRM AP took home the second prize in the quiz competition. The third prize was awarded to two teams, Mr Eeshwar from NRIIT and Ms Ridhi from SRM AP. The students gained knowledge about how to build a startup keeping in mind the goals of Sustainable development. The top five participants with high scores and accuracy were also awarded with deserving prizes.
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“Your Career in Business”- Insights from Mr Takashi Ishikawa
Visits from Big Techs offer an opportunity for young and potential students of management to develop future aspirations and shape their careers. The Paari School of Business organised a visit from the Tech Giant Mr Takashi Ishikawa, the Managing Director and Chairman of Toshiba Software India on March 06, 2023. The experienced business leader interacted with students and shared insight on prospective career opportunities and employment strategies for budding business managers. He encouraged students to explore different career paths and pursue their passions and interests. Mr Ishikawa emphasized the importance of continuous learning and development and encouraged students to pursue lifelong learning and stay current with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Mr Ishikawa also discussed the company’s recent developments and initiatives, including its focus on digital transformation and the development of innovative technologies. In addition to discussing the company’s initiatives. The visit has proved to be a beneficial opportunity for students to learn about the regional ecosystem of Toshiba Software and gain insights on career development from a seasoned industry leader. His emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning serves as a valuable reminder of the skills and qualities necessary for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
- Published in Departmental News, Management, News, Paari Current Happenings