Skill Development Workshop on Next Gen Power Electronics
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering organised a Skill Development Workshop on Next-Gen Power Electronics: Magnetics, Gate Drivers & Converter Design. Mr Sadeep Sasidharan, Director, Reliamotive Labs, Dr Ashiq Muhammed, Assistant Professor, NIT Calicut and Mr Aravind Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder, Reliamotive Labs, were the resource persons for the workshop along with faculty members of SRM University-AP.
The workshop provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of power electronics, combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights. Participants enhanced their expertise through offline sessions delivered by in-house faculty and industry experts from Reliamotive Labs, Bangalore.
The workshop covered the latest trends and technologies in power electronics, with a particular focus on hardware design and development of converters, the design of magnetics for the Flyback Converter, and designing PCBs using KiCad software. It offered hands-on learning opportunities and provided exposure to real-world applications. Participants had the chance to network with professionals, researchers, and experts, fostering collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas. The workshop has resulted in the participants developing technical skills in circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting, as well as gaining proficiency with industry tools and software.
An insightful Q&A session helped participants clarify concepts and deepen their understanding during interactions with industry experts. Post-workshop, attendees applied the knowledge gained through mini-projects or continued practice, especially in hardware design and magnetics. Networking with peers and staying connected with resource persons opened doors for collaborative opportunities and further learning.
- Published in Departmental News, EEE NEWS, News, Workshop
Revolutionising Food Safety: SRM AP Joins Hands with CraftZymes
In a remarkable effort towards enhancing food safety and organic food authentication, SRM University-AP, Amaravati has entered into a collaborative research and development programme with CraftZymes Company Pvt. Ltd. The joint initiative, titled the “CraftZymes–SRM AP” Research Programme, focuses on the discovery and development of advanced technologies in the field of spectroscopy, specifically Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), for the detection of pesticide residues on food and raw materials. Formalising this partnership an MoU was signed in the presence of representatives from both parties.
As part of this collaboration, both entities have successfully developed a novel technology titled “Identification of Pesticide and Chemical Residues on Food Sources Using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy”. Recognising the potential impact of this innovation, SRM University-AP, and CraftZymes have agreed to file a joint patent application, marking a major milestone in their shared commitment to sustainable and safe food technologies.
The research aims to address critical challenges in detecting trace pesticide residues with high sensitivity, contributing to the authentication of food products labelled as organic.
SRM-AP will serve as the host institution for all research activities, providing the necessary academic and infrastructural support to ensure the successful execution of the project. While CraftZymes, take the lead in customising the technology for real-world deployment. This includes conducting market and field studies to transform the core technology into user-friendly, field-deployable devices tailored to specific stakeholder needs. The startup will also spearhead commercialisation efforts to bring the technology to the marketplace.
This partnership highlights the shared commitment of both institutions to harnessing innovative scientific tools, such as SERS, to advance public health, support organic agriculture, and verify food authenticity. The jointly developed technology demonstrates their dedication to applying cutting-edge research to real-world challenges with meaningful impact.
- Published in MoU, News, Research News
MSc Mathematics Student Secures Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Ms Kaavya R, first-year MSc Mathematics student, has been awarded the prestigious Mitacs Globalink Research Award, a global award for international students. Under this honour, she will pursue a 12–24 week research project titled “Improved Order Computation in Class Groups of Real Quadratic Fields” at the University of Calgary, Canada, under the supervision of Prof. Michael John Jacobson. Prof. Kalyan Chakraborty, her mentor at SRM University-AP, continues to play a pivotal role in her academic journey.
This award offers a grant of $6,000 CAD (approx. ₹3,67,000) and marks Kaavya’s second major research opportunity, following her selection for the IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship, under which she will work at the Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru, with a monthly stipend of ₹12,500.
Kaavya credits her professors and department faculty for their constant support, especially Prof. Chakraborty, whose mentorship has helped shape her interests in number theory and research.
Kudos to Ms Kaavya for her remarkable achievement and continued success in exploring new mathematical horizons
- Published in Departmental News, Math News, News, Research News, Students Achievements
Analysing the Dynamism of AR Comics Through Ram Devineni’s Priya Series
Dr Partha Battacharjee, Assistant Professor from the Department of Literature and Languages, and his PhD scholar Mr Rounak Gupta have published a research article titled “Traversing through Transmedia: Dynamism of Augmented Reality Comics and Gender-based Violence in Ram Devineni’s Priya Series” in the Q1 journal, Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics.
The paper points out how augmented reality can enhance the reading and receptive experience of comics that can address, teach, and educate people on complex social problems like gender-based violence.
Abstract
This article looks at how Ram Devineni’s comic series—Priya’s Shakti, Priya’s Mirror, and Priya and the Lost Girls—use augmented reality and Hindu mythology to raise awareness about gender-based violence in India. It shows how these comics break traditional storytelling methods to engage readers on serious issues like rape, acid attacks, and trafficking.
Practical Implementation/ Social Implications of the Research
It is an analytical research that helps understand how basic building blocks towards gender sensitisation can be developed using comics and augmented reality technology to ‘educate’ people in a much more immersive and interesting way.
The team will continue to develop a theoretical foundation for addressing transmedia approaches in comics and other seemingly static art forms.
Collaboration
Dr Priyanka Tripathi, Associate Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Patna
- Published in Departmental News, English Current Happenings, English news, News, Research News