SRM University-AP has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Space Application Centre (APSAC) to collaborate on scientific research in geospatial technology, drone technology and its allied technologies. This collaboration, without any profit motive, aims at creating programmes for popularising and creating awareness about geospatial science through various national and international level initiatives.

SRM University-AP plans to involve scientists of APSAC to share their expertise with the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students of the varsity. Research Scholars working in the domain of geospatial and drone technology will get an opportunity to regularly interact with the scientists and get exposure to various ongoing funded projects.

While signing the MoU, Dr B Sundar, Special Secretary, Department of IT, Electronics, and Communications, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Vice Chairman of APSAC, and Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP and Professor of Geospatial Technologies, discussed the need for including various overlooked theories such as Haversine theories which could be a part of geography in school education. ‘‘There is a huge scope to work on practical problems in the areas of agriculture, water, and transportation for the state of Andhra Pradesh. The faculty at SRM University-AP and the scientists at APSAC will together solve some such problems”, said Prof. Manoj K Arora. Dr B Sundar said that he very excited to work with SRM University-AP.

Through this collaboration, both organisations intend to brainstorm and identify the grand problems on which the resources can leverage to find an optimal solution. The Centre for Geospatial Technology and Centre of Drone Technology at SRM University-AP will closely work with APSAC. It is also intended to develop various job-oriented courses that can create an Indian geospatial human force.

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SRM University-AP inked an MoU with NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, on June 16, 2023, to promote academics and research in Biological Science. The MoU was signed at the NITTE Mangalore campus by Dr R Premkumar, Registrar, SRM University-AP and Prof. Dr Harsha Halahalli, Registrar, NITTE, in the presence of Prof. Dr MS Moodithaya, Vice-Chancellor, NITTE.

Prof. Dr MS Moodithaya termed this association a very important one for the university and expressed his confidence that the formal agreement will foster a mutually beneficial relationship through knowledge exchange, academic excellence, and research of societal relevance between the Universities. “I hope this collaboration can leverage both university’s strengths and complementary skills to undertake research projects that require a combination of expertise. I look forward to the synergy leading to more comprehensive and impactful research outcomes”, commented Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, in response to the MoU.

Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, Head-Department of Biological Sciences, SRM University-AP and Dr Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor, NITTE University Centre for Science, Education and Research (NUCSER), have been collaborating for the last couple of years in the field of antimicrobial resistance. Prof. Anirban Chakraborty, Director- NUCSER and Prof. Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, SRM University-AP, are the authorised representatives from the respective universities. The Director, R&D; Director, Projects and DST-NUTEC; Director, Academia- Industry collaborations; Director, Institute Innovation Council; and Director, PG Studies and Clinical Research were among the others present on this occasion.

SRMAP MoU DBS

Hatchlab Research Centre, a technology and livelihood incubator, under The Directorate of Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship has accomplished a milestone achievement as it joined forces with DBS Bank, India. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two parties in order to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the varsity. The collaboration aims to empower startups and offer incredible opportunities for our entrepreneurial community at SRM University-AP.

Senior Vice Presidents, Mr Sushant Shetty and Mr Rama Rao Peri, other senior members of the leadership team from DBS Bank India, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP ; Dr R Premkumar, Registrar, SRM University-AP and Mr Udayan Bakshi, Associate Director – Entrepreneurship and the leadership team of Hatchlab Research Centre graced the occasion.

APIS MoU

It is a moment of immense pride for SRM University-AP and its entrepreneurial affiliate, the HatchLab Research Centre as they sign an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS).

HatchLab Research Centre is an innovation and start-up incubator of SRMAP, while APIS is a State Nodal Agency that promotes the growth of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the startup ecosystem in the state. The MoU signed by the two organisations will significantly impact innovations and benefit hundreds of individuals. Also, through this collaboration, the varsity aims to cultivate an environment that nurtures creativity, fosters entrepreneurship, encourages innovative thinking, and drives tangible results. The combined expertise and vision of APIS and HatchLab Research Centre will undoubtedly lead to groundbreaking advancements in various fields, pushing boundaries, unlocking new possibilities, and making a lasting difference.