The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies organized a “Discover India 2024 ” program for professors and students from Hiroshima Institute of Technology and Forum Engineering, Japan.
The 4-day program conducted by the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies was inaugurated by the honourable Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Bharadhwaj Sivakumaran, Jatindra Kumar Dash, Jayaseelan Murugaiyan. “Discover India 2024” is a flagship initiative of the university to promote India’s cultural and knowledge traditions.
Dr. Sudeshna Saha, Assistant Director of International Relations and Higher Studies, received the international students at the grand inaugural ceremony of the program. Students participated in various short courses on research area introduction Mechanical Engineering/ Lab and Centre Visit, Electronic Cooling Lab, Computer Science and Engineering and visit to Research Lab’s. Presentations on Robotics, Additive Manufacturing & Bio Printing, Materials by Prof. G S Vinod Kumar HOD – Department of Mechanical
A discussion was held with the IR & HS team and with the leadership team regarding various mobility programs, including Student and Faculty Exchange, Transfer Programs, Joint Research initiatives, and opportunities for mutual collaboration between Tokyo University and SRM University AP.
An interactive session was organized for Destination Japan students currently learning Japanese at SRM University AP, supported by SRM Global. Professors Tomoaki Yatsufusa delivered an engaging presentation on Tokai University, highlighting job and internship opportunities in Japan. The session provided a platform for Destination Japan students to interact with peers learning Japanese. Over 40 plus students actively participated, making the event a resounding success.
The industrial visit saw participation from a total of 18 members, including 3 professors, 2 staff members, and 8 students from Chiba & Hiroshima Institute of Technology and Forum Engineering, as well as 3 staff members and 2 students from SRM University AP. As part of the 3-day “Discover India” program, SRM University AP organized an industrial visit on September 22, 2024, for the Japanese delegation from Tokai University and Forum Engineering. The group visited the Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station in Ibrahimpatnam. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of APGENCO.
The visit began with a brief introduction of the team, followed by a presentation on the Ibrahimpatnam Coal-Based Power Station. After the presentation, the group toured the entire power station, including the coal heating and cooling units, gaining an understanding of the coal-based power generation process and how electricity is supplied to the Vijayawada region.
They also got to visit the famous landmarks of Vijayawada, such as the Dhyana Buddha statue, Prakasham Barrage, Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple etc.
