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The Newspaper of SRMIST For private circulation only Volume 12 Number 6 Racing to the Top...
2 2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6
Looking At India Differently
STAFF WRITER
Development journalism is
an area that requires sustained
interest and regular follow up
for the simple reason that issues
and concerns raised in this area
of media studies are not resolved
in a time bound fashion. This
two day conference organized
by the Department of Journalism
and Mass Communication
on Development Journalism,
focused on India but looking
at it differently on !4th & 15th
March 2019.
Day 1
Mr. Venkataramani,
The first day of the conference Mr. M.J. Prabhu, Green Cause Foundation Ms. Shirley Deepak, Global Media Consultant Former Agri-Correspondent, The Hindu
focused on the growing need
for development journalism in
India as we do not cover crucial
developmental problems in our
nation, especially the aspect
of uneven development. The
conference commenced with
an inaugural session in the
presence of guests of honor
Mr. M.J. Prabhu, Green Cause
Foundation and Senior Journalist
and Mr. Elango Ramaswamy,
Global Grassroot Icon.
Another session on
Communicating Development
which included speakers such
as Dr. T. Jaisakthivel, Assistant
Professor, University of Madras
and Ms. Shirley Deepak, Global
Media Consultant who shared
their knowledge and experience
on understanding community
radio. They spoke on the Mr. Sam Daniel, Senior Journalist, NDTV & Mr. Ponnusamy, President, TN Milk Dealers Association &
various opportunities in the Mr. David Vijaykumar, Pallavan Grama Bank Mr. Durai Mahendran
sector of radio and international
broadcasting and also shared as well as pointers on how to Deputy Dean, SRMIST and Mr. issues faced by the rural areas has to play in this area.
success stories of various women source revenue for the same as Jai Ganesh… The panellists in India. The audience which
The conference was ended in the
from rural and tribal areas who funding community radios has included Mr. Sam Daniel, included students and faculty
presence of Mr. Venkataramani,
are established radio broadcasters always been a major challenge. Senior Journalist, NDTV; Mr. of various departments were
today. “Community Radio Ponnusamy, President, TN Milk able to understand the different Former Agri-Correspondent,
DAY 2 The Hindu, who enlightened the
gives a voice to the voiceless”, Dealers Association; Mr. David problems that the rural parts of
says Ms. Shirley Deepak who Day 2 of the National Vijaykumar, Pallavan Grama the country have to face from audience on the importance of
had started the Holy Cross Conference on Development Bank and Mr. Durai Mahendran, the perspective of people who agricultural and environmental
Community Radio in 2006. Journalism started with a panel a fisherman. The objective of actually live and work in these journalism. He also stressed on
The speakers also highlighted discussion on ‘Bridging the the discussion was to bridge regions on a daily basis. They the significance of sustainable
the importance and benefits Gap’ which was moderated the gap between the known and were also able to reflect on the development which is the need
of starting a community radio by Dr. Sridhar Krishnaswami, the unknown, with regard to significant role that journalism of the hour for our country.
SRMIST organized one day seminar on Tamizh Poetry
STAFF WRITER Jaiganesh’s welcome address in instilling the finer qualities
and the Dean Dr Jothikumar’s of appreciating poetry in their
Department of Tamil, Faulty felicitation. young minds. Their effective
of Science and Humanities, In this seminar, renowned use of the medium of poetry to
SRMIST organized one day Poet and writer Kavijar convert otherwise a mundane
seminar on Tamil Poetry ’Thamizh Thanjavur Kavirayar, poet Ravi thought into a sublime one was
Kavidhaiyiyal’ on 19th March Subramaniyan and poet Raja immensely appreciated by all.
2019 in Kattankulathur campus. Chandrashekhar took part as And thus the one day seminar
The seminar began with the special guests. They addressed came to an end with its purpose
Head of the department Dr B the first year students and helped achieved.
2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6 3
Racing to
the Top...
and Staying
There
STAFF WRITER third position in MHRD’s ARIIA disciplinary universities in India
(Atal Ranking of Institutions on ranked high by NIRF and ARIIA
It may be recalled that Innovation and Achievements) SRMIST has been conferred
SRM Institute of Science among private universities in graded autonomy by UGC-
and Technology, (formerly India. ARIIA rankings bring MHRD and is now a Category I
SRM University) has been forth the excellence in campuses institute as per the classification
accredited with the highest which is conducive to inculcation of UGC-MHRD- one of the
grade A++ (A double plus) by of entrepreneurial capabilities very few private institutes to
NAAC (National Assessment in the students so that they have been accorded this honor.
and Accreditation Council) become employers and not job
in August 2018 which is seekers as they leave the portals In October 2017, SRMIST
considered as one of the of SRMIST. QS (Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd)
biggest achievements yet an UK based world renowned
SRMIST with 50000 plus ranking agency has rated SRMIST
by SRMIST. This has been
students and 3200+ faculty as a “4 Star” institute with
further reinforced by the
members offering programs in “5 Star” ratings in Teaching,
ranks secured by SRMIST
the disciplines of Engineering, Employability and Inclusiveness.
in 2019 – NIRF-MHRD
Medicine, Science, Humanities, The same agency has accorded
(National Institutional Ranking
Management, Law, Health ‘Diamond Rating’ to SRMIST
University – 31 Pharmacy- 14
Framework) released by the recently. (Up by 9 positions (Up by 13 positions
Sciences, Dentistry, Hotel
Honorable President of India from 2018) from 2018)
Management, Agricultural SRMIST also regularly and
on 08.04.2019.
Sciences and Teacher Education consistently figures in World/
SRMIST has also secured is one of the few biggest multi- Asian/BRICS rankings by QS
and Times Higher Education
(THE-UK). For the first time,
SRMIST has been ranked in
‘Subject Category’ also by THE.
SRMIST has international
program based accreditations
also to its credit. Five of its
engineering programs offered
at Kattankulathur campus have
been accredited by commissions
Engineering -36 Medicine -22
of ABET, USA (www.abet.org) (Up by 10 positions (Retains the position)
and four by UK based IET (The from 2018)
Institution of Engineering and
Technology). Such international
accreditations have resulted in at undergraduate level itself, Commercialization by Ministry
close to 900 students from 64 implementation of FIIP ( Faculty of Commerce and Industry,
countries studying at SRMIST. Industry Immersion programme) GoI and establishment of
, scheduled interaction sessions NewGen IEDC (Innovation &
All the above mentioned
with students by top management Entrepreneurship Development
awards/distinctions awarded
and performance linked incentive Cell) at SRM with a funding
to SRMIST are due to the
schemes for faculty are but a of 2.87 Crores by NSTEDB
culmination of many innovative
few of the measures which have (National Science &
measures benefitting the students
instilled a sense of purpose Technology Entrepreneurship
and faculty alike resulting in an
among the teachers and the Development Board), DST,
invigorating learning atmosphere.
taught. GoI have given further
Adoption of IDEAL (Inter-
Disciplinary Experiential Active National IP Award 2018 in impetus in addition to NAAC
Learning) curriculum with the category of Top academic accreditation, NIRF and
option to go for specialization institution for Patents and ARIIA rankings.
4 2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6
Bringing together young
Minds and Dreams
STAFF WRITER was concluded by Dr. N. Suresh
Kumar who motivated the students
AARAMBH is a start-up club to create their own future and
of SRM Institute of Science be their own inspiration.
and Technology, Vadapalani
I, The afternoon session the
Campus that brings together
panel discussion was lead by
the young minds with dreams
Mr.Eshwar Sabapathy, Partner-
of becoming an entrepreneur
Eshwars, House of Corporate
in the field of engineering and
and IPR laws who was the
technology.
moderator for the discussion.
Aarambh’19, Youth Startup The other members of the panel
Summit was held in Vadapalani were Mr.V.Muthu Kumar,
campus recently. The summit proprietor Rakki dental lab,
commenced at 9:30 am. The Mr. Avira Tharakan, CEO-
inauguration of the ceremony Docswallet, Mr. S. Lakshmi
was followed by the felicitation Shankar, CEO-Top Reach
of keynote speakers Mr.Dorai Solutions and Mr. Karthikeyan
Thodla, Founder & CTO
Technology strategies and Dr.
Emayavaramban, Managing
Director-Thirukural Unavagam.
Showcasing Talents of Design
N.Suresh Kumar, managing The panelists discussed about the
director & founder at 360 degrees “Challenges and opportunities STAFF WRITER Padmasingh Isaac, MD, Aachi with enthusiasm and deep
academy. The morning session in various Sectors of Startup”. group of companies. The session insight. One of the questions
Design And Innovation Club is involved the inauguration of was about who were his major
a hybrid club of SRM Institute the club logo followed by the competitors.
of Science and Technology, inaugural address by the Chief
Vadapalani Campus that brings He gave an answer which
Guest who motivated the students
together the young minds with induced laughter but at the same
to create their own future and
dreams of becoming an innovator time was shrewd. His answer
be their own inspiration. He
to showcase their talents of design was that the housewives were
inspired the students by asking
and innovation in the field of the major competitors as his
them to have a vision, put in
engineering and technology. products were aimed at replacing
persistent effort, hard work and
or providing a viable alternative
The inaugural ceremony of have the quality of perseverance.
to their homemade masalas.
The Design and Innovation After which, he spoke about
Club was held recently. The how the brand of a person is Finally, the ceremony was
inauguration of the ceremony his/her character and attitude. successfully concluded by
was followed by the felicitation Queries were raised by some awarding young innovators for
of the Chief Guest, Mr. A. D. students which he answered their ideas and projects around.
A Bazaar of a
different kind
DRUTHI JITHENDRA lighting. Full of diverse stalls and
a bright atmosphere, the bazaar
TANYA AGGARWAL
attracted a lot of people. Be it
“Take all your problems and clothing or accessories, people
rip them apart or carry them off were found with hands full of
in a shopping cart”. shopping bags, empty wallets
and a satisfied smile on their
Whoever said so managed to faces. The bazaar included a
perfectly capture the state of the range of products, from notable
students after those sleepless brands like Timex to wallet
nights and stressful days spent friendly goods that students
preparing for the first round of could afford. For all the fun-
internal exams. The students and loving people, Penta Bazaar
the faculty of the SRM School also had various game stalls
of Management gave the masses including ‘shoot-the-balloon’
a huge stress buster in the form and ‘fruit-shots’. The biggest
of Penta Bazaar also known as, crowd puller, however, was
Bazaar 5.0. the helium balloon stall where
The bazaar, which was held participants were allowed to Student enjoying Bazaar 5.0
from the 13th to the 15th of inhale helium gas and make food stalls, kebab stalls and Penta Bazaar was not only a for the students who participated
February, lit up the dim streets funny, squeaky noises. Tattoo rustic ice candy stalls helped in different and fresh experience in the event by setting up stalls
of SRM with its decoration and and face painting stalls, Syrian bringing variety to the event. for all those attending it but also of their own.
2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6 5
Patriotic state of
mind of the Gen – Z
SADHANA UPENDRAN depending on individuals. As
we march into the future we
Born in the era of technological are bound to understand our
advancements and momentous responsibilities as citizens of
changes in morals and lifestyles, this country with a conscious
the Gen-Z, as we fashionably desire to make a difference.
call ourselves have been a Does our patriotism last just
generation of torpid individuals for a day or two after incidents
always at the brink of staying like the Uri surgical strike or
or falling off from their ‘cool’ the recent Pulwama attacks?
Or do we just salute our flag The Vivo IPL 2019 trophy
status . The times have changed
since the independence when
the youth dreamt of a country
on Independence and Republic
day only? How is it fair that
IPL – Aiding Economic Growth Since ‘08
that would soar high in every only 0.004% of the population
under the Indian Armed Forces STAFF WRITER largely impacted the craze for flights, buses, food and beverage
possible field of advancement. the game, but has brought in are few of the various services
The youth of the country now and their families are expected
to fight for the country while In a country like India, cricket bamboozling levels of money that are availed by the people
dream of PUBG, the number of with it. The effect of the IPL on involved in the tournament,
we scroll down endlessly into undeniably brings together
likes on their Facebook posts the economy is unquestionably thereby adding to the escalation of
the unfathomable depths of people from all walks of life,
or their next Instagram story. immense. The tournament their usage. The DTH providers
social media? An answer to irrespective of culture, gender
To put in simple words, the all the above questions is the or nativity. The sport is widely influences the growth of sectors, don’t sit back when it is their
essence of realism in thoughts biggest change one could make watched by people from all which is a major contribution to time to increase their revenue.
have regrettably disappeared in their respective lives as over the world and has various the growth of the income of our The subscription rates of the
from us. The thought of progress even ‘one’ thought can act as leagues that are played all year country. With broadcast rights, channels that broadcast the
as a country and our valuable a catalyst to a plethora of chain long. Cricket here is nothing sales of team merchandise, matches also increases. The
contribution towards it has taken reactions that might escalate less than a religion and every title and team sponsorships, advertising industry sees a jump
a back seat in the race for social the country’s status. As simple tournament is considered a the IPL has proved to be a in its income as well. Overall,
media updates and e-connection. as acknowledging the fact festival. The Indian Premier separate sector of employment along with all the action that the
Have we lost track ? Well, the that every person matters in a League (IPL) is one such month- and revenue-creation in itself. tournament has to offer, it offers
answer could be a yes and a no country could be the first step. long festival that is celebrated Additionally, the tournament a lot of financial growth to the
brings with it spectators from Indian economy. Every year,
with pompousness and grandeur.
various countries, who are the tournament gains popularity
Every year, the IPL grows often fascinated by the cultural and spectatorship. With this
Unfamiliar yet travels around the world and
drags the captivated readers
to be bigger and better, with diversity of India, and hence aid increase, it is only natural to
bigger names and bigger bucks. in the blooming of the tourism expect the forthcoming years
remarkable along. It becomes the arena for The tournament has not only sector of the economy. Hotels, to be bigger and better.
two trainees of rival magicians to
books compete until only one survives.
ESHA DUTTA
An intense battle of imagination
and determination form loose Lost in space: an
strings that tie together to stage
SWATHI BALAJI a flawless ending. Acrobats,
odd twins, intricate clocks,
adieu to opportunity
Humanity shapes literature and exuberant dinners provide
a peculiar twist on childish SAMADRITA SAHA
as much as literature shapes
humanity. Here are a few fantasies
When “Opportunity” landed
recommended, lesser known The Yellow wallpaper in Meridiani Planum, a plain
fictional masterpieces that
Written by Charlotte Gilman just off the equator of Mars, it
escaped public scrutiny:
in 1892, it is a pioneer in leading was expected to last a maximum
The House on Mango Street the first wave of feminism. Due of 90 days on the Red Planet.
A recipient of the American to mainstream media being However, it outlasted its
Book Award and a New York reluctant to publish works of a estimated life span by a staggering
Times Bestseller, this is a coming utopian feminist, it took a while tally of 14 years and travelled
of age novel by Sandra Cisneros to earn its rightful acclamation. over 28 miles on the terrain
revolving around the life of a It is a chilling tale of a woman of Mars while returning over
teenage Latina, as she struggles driven to the brink of insanity 217,000 images of the planet.
to survive in a Puerto Rican by being confined to a country
neighborhood in Chicago in the house by her husband to treat Opportunity was launched in
1980s. The book delves into the her hysteria. the summer of 2003 with the An artist’s portrayal of Opportunity, the Mars rover
male-dominated culture enmeshed objective of exploring Earth’s
in a Mexican household, as it tries neighbouring planet. From the breaking all records. The end over one thousand commands
to keep up with the American very beginning, it hit the scientific came in the form of a severe dust to restore contact with the rover
culture that it has recently been jackpot and provided compelling storm in May 2018 that blanketed but to no avail. On February
introduced to. Discrimination, scientific evidence that water in the rover and eventually grew 13, 2019, after sending a final
abuse, sisterhood, and love, this its liquid state had once been to enshroud the entire planet. series of recovery commands that
book explores it all. present on Mars, establishing The thick sunlight-blocking eventually proved to be futile,
the physical habitability of dust prevented Opportunity scientists put Opportunity to
Night Circus the planet. Over the years, the from recharging its batteries sleep with Billie Holiday’s ll Be
It is the debut fantasy novel rover continued to plod on the and it slipped into a sort of Seeing You’ amidst condolences
by Erin Morgenstern. Set in the surface of the unknown planet, hibernation. Scientists spent pouring in from all over the
19th century, a nocturnal circus demystifying its secrets and the next eight months issuing world and hence.
6 2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6
The Floundering Bluebird Techutsav’19: Binary and Beyond
SANKALP SARKAR called off the official search,
SARVESH VISHNU
citing weather quandaries.
“Oh, you wonderful free Incidentally, three days after SAMADRITA SAHA
bluebird!”, the silent whispers the resumption of the search,
murmured around the Stadiwm Sala’s corpse was recovered The sixth edition of TechUtsav,
Dinas Caerdydd as Sankalpa from the wreckage in the British a national level technical fest,
Sarkar delves deep into the Channel. If renegading ennui was conducted recently, by
mysterious circumstances was inscribed into the chain the Faculty of Science and
surrounding the death of Argentine of chicanery that stemmed Humanities, SRM Institute of
footballer Emiliano Sala. from Sala’s record transfer to Science and Technology. The
Cardiff could be disseminated, two-day long extravaganza
As the world mourned the
it would give birth to a series comprised an amalgamation
loss of Argentine Sala and the
of vivaciously pertinent queries of technical and cultural events
pilot of his private jet, David
that remained unanswered: ranging from a paper presentation
Ibbotson, introspection would
Why did Cardiff allow their and technical quiz to theatre and
be futile in an epoch of pseudo-
record-transfer to fly to Nantes via gaming, offering to all students The lighting of the kuthuvilakku flags off the event
intellectual brokerage. The
a private jet, instead of the putative a unique opportunity to not
mystery clouding around Sala’s
protocol of a commercial flight? only portray their talents but
crash and subsequent apathy from
In spite of failure to take off also enhance their knowledge. presentation event witnessed a
the British government and the
twice in a row, why was the number of students formulating
investigations surrounding both The event was inaugurated and
faltering jet allowed to take ideas that held the promise
FC Nantes and Cardiff City FC convened by Dr. G. Kalpana,
off?. The shadowy tentacles that Department of Computer Science of transforming the field of
stands testament to the pseudo-
hang around the elliptic maxims and Dr. Albert Antony Raj technology if implemented
empathetic shadiness lurking in
would prove to be futile as the S, Department of Computer correctly. Students also flocked in
the murky underwood of the
world bid adieu to a talent lost Applications. The technical to participate in the recreational
posh offices. A GoFund page
in the gloom of time. fest got off to a very energetic cultural events of theatre, meme
funded by a host of international
footballers including the likes I am a thousand winds that start with numerous students creation, photography, and
of Lionel Messi, N’golo Kante, blow,I am the diamond glints on participating in its wide array gaming. Techutsav’19 concluded
Neil Warnock among others, flew snow, I am the sun on ripened of events. The idea behind with its closing ceremony where
into the rescue of the mourning grain, I am the gentle autumn every technical event was to the convenors elaborated on the
families after Guerney Police rain. test the scientific calibre of the significance of technology in A participant presents his
participants and their ability today’s world and also motivated ideas with great passion
to conceptualize unique and the students to constantly think
innovative ideas that could out of the box to come up with even greater zeal and enthusiasm
be adapted feasibly in the real unconventional ideas. Techutsav to inspire and awaken the spirit
world. ‘Lit Up There’, the paper plans to return next year with of scientific thinking.
The Case of Integrity legacies, from Roman to Greek
to French Renaissance. Keating
subconsciously knows this
but doesn’t have the temerity
V AMRUTHA critics alike. He graduated top
to acknowledge his own
of the class, and went on to incompetence as compared
“In a world of Peter Keatings, become what we now know to Roark.
try to be a (albeit a mellower as a ‘starchitect’.
version of) Howard Roark.” Roark’s character taught me
On the other hand, we have about having integrity - being
It is considered almost a the brilliant yet misunderstood consistent with what you are
blasphemy if an architect/ Howard Roark. He’s the one and what you do. There’s this
[Oh captain! My captain] architecture student hasn’t read who went against the grain, synergy between his personality
The Fountainhead. It’s a dense got expelled from his institute and his work which lent him his
read and it’s not really everyone’s for his design acumen which authentic, complex character
cup of tea. Maybe it’s their cup of was too ‘daring’ and ended up arc. And it’s this synergy that
coffee, or milk. Or maybe they’re working for an architect who resonates most with architects.
Reporting for Spectrum lactose intolerant. We’ll never was tagged a ‘blotch in the
know. Because that’s how diverse fabric of architecture’.
• Contributing reports should be confined the opinions about the book are. What separates these two
On one hand we have Peter is their underlying integrity.
to a maximum of 250 words and must be
Keating - poster boy of the Roark’s passion for spaces is
written by students only. architecture of the late 1920s, on a higher plane, too difficult
• Accompanying pictures must have captions. worshipped by commoners and for people to comprehend. His
Pictures without caption will not be published raison d’etre was to craft spaces,
• Request for coverage in Spectrum by its every morsel of concrete being
editorial team must be made well in advance
Roark’s passion entwined with his very soul.
with an accompanying note and the invitation for spaces is on a Keating however, catered to the
to sridhar.k@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in people’s aesthetic aspirations. In
higher plane, too a sense, his buildings seemed to
• Coverage of a certain event or receipt of
an article does not guarantee publication. difficult for people be a bromide - something easy,
soothing and conforming to the Cover art by Nick Gaetano.
-Editor to comprehend masses. His buildings were an
ungrateful mélange of borrowed
“To ask nothing. To expect
nothing. To depend on nothing.”
2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6 7
The first sight
of black hole
NIKHIL GAUR in which astronomers from
observatories on different
“Hey! Champ look at this, continents simultaneously
it’s a black hole!”, if somebody observe the same object, and then
comes and says this phrase to collect the combined data on a
you, you are definitely not going supercomputer. The EHT has two
to believe him, but soon you primary targets- SAGITTARIUS
are going to witness “the most A* and M87, a supermassive
remarkable discovery of the black hole situated at the centre
era in the field of astronomy”. of the Milky Way galaxy and
The observations made by the Virgo cluster of galaxies
the scientists of the project respectively. M87 is about 60
‘The Event Horizon Telescope million light years away from
(EHT)’ are expected to unveil the earth but 1000 times larger than
most eagerly awaited scientific the one present in our galaxy, Cool as a cucumber: Final year students celebrating the success of Unido ‘19
announcements of 2019. the astronomers hope would
be visible.
Black holes are phenomenally
dense objects which distort the No one is sure what the image
will look like but theoretical
Unido’19 – A Gastronomical Gala
fabric of space-time in their
vicinity, causing objects and predictions show it will be like
the one depicted in the film V AMRUTHA
light to appear deflected from
its path. Until now, a black hole
has never been directly observed.
“Interstellar”. This discovery
will also reveal whether they The Annual Theme Luncheon
Unido’19 was hosted by the
This year’s theme lunch was
The main barrier being that have properties predicted by
students of SRM Institute of Hotel
black holes are so compact that
a telescope roughly the size of
the Einstein’s theory of general
relativity. “If we get an image Management, Kattankulathur
recently. The event saw the august
really challenging because of
out of it, it will become one the
earth would be required to see presence of Mr. Sunil Tandon,
the nearest one!
most iconic images of science
”, says Prof. Peter Galison, General Manager, ITC Fortune
Hotels and Mr. Karunakaran,
the multiple cuisines we had
The EHT uses a technique member of EHT from Harvard
Assistant Manager, Food &
known as interferometry, university.
Beverage, ITC Fortune Hotels. to explore. At the end of the
The luncheon was held as
a formal event for students
to showcase their culinary day all of us co-operated very
creativity and calibre. This
year the event’s theme was
‘Carnival’ and celebrated the well and made it successful.
fusion of Indian and Global
culinary delights. Every year cultural performances, which so it was a great event.” Upon
theme lunches are organized by was just the icing on the cake. asking about the dishes served,
the final year students convert Menon adds, “We prepared dishes
Says Sudeesh Menon, 3rd year,
their theoretical knowledge into catered to a more universal
HM, “This year’s theme lunch
practical operations. palate, adding an Indian twist
was really challenging because
The inauguration was done of the multiple cuisines we had to the global cuisines. Dishes
by the chief guest, Mr. Sunil to explore. At the end of the day like Gulab jamun, Cheesecake
Tandon which preceded the all of us co-operated very well and Gajar Halwa macaroons
menu orientation and video and made it successful. We lived proved to be a great hit.” The
presentation by the faculty. up to the theme name - Unido event culminated with a vote
“A black hole isn’t so black from outside as it radiates The students displayed their and found everyone working as of thanks to the chief guests
plasma flames at the speed of light!” extra-curricular talents through a team as well as being united from the host students.
Electruser (eBaja) Team of SRMIST the Champion of Champions!!!
STAFF WRITER colleges/Universities across India medals Best Endurance, Best
participated in the event. The All Land Maneuverability award
Electruser (eBaja), a student
Terrain Vehicle developed by and Over all ATV First Runner
team from Mechanical up in Endurance.
student team of SRMIST passed
Engineering department
all the static & dynamic tests The winning team is captained
has participated in the event
and entered into final endurance by Mr. Surya Pranith, Student
“Champion of champions”
test. The vehicle successfully of Mechanical Engineering
organized by Imperial Society for
completed the given distance and Faculty advisors are Dr.
Innovative Engineers (ISIE) at
of 24 km in One hour and was T. Rajasekaran, Professor/
KL University, Vijayawada, AP.
placed first. Electruser’s (eBaja) Mechanical and Mr. Arulkumar,
Around 22 Teams from various vehicle has won the followings AP/Mechanical.
8 2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6
Imparting and Improving
Leadership Skills
STAFF WRITER and a motivational speaker. students for mentoring. This
The session involved a brief leadership program focuses on
School of Management, introduction to the program, mentoring the government school
SRM Institute of Science interaction among the students students in key leadership areas
and Technology, Ramapuram and gaining insights from the like time management, anger
Campus initiated a student students. The session also dealt management, personal hygiene
outreach program “EETHAL”, with the strengths behind this
along with other structured life
in association with Indian Student leadership program and
and leadership skills. Students Dean (S&H), HOD/MBA presenting momento to
Development Foundation on their importance. The afternoon
session was handled by Mr. Imran, from school of management, 2015-2017 batch alumni Mr.Promod Kiran,
29-1-2019.This program is
designed as a student leadership program co-ordinator, IDF and SRMIST actively participated Managing Director, SRJ Proteins, Chennai
program to make potential Mr.Selvendhiran, program co- in the training program and
use of the student’s leadership ordinator, IDF. The afternoon gained a deeper insight towards
qualities towards creating a
better society.
session involved training the mentoring and it’s process. Sharing Experiences
The objective of this student the running a business. The
STAFF WRITER
leadership program is to impart
students were inspired by his
and improve the leadership
The School Of Management, speech and participated with
skills and life skills among the
SRM Institute of Science & joy. Later the session went on
school students, who in turn will
Technology, Ramapuram Campus, with question answer round
contribute to a better society. It
conducted two alumni talks where the students clarified
was inaugurated by The Dean,
for MBA first year students. their doubt with Mr.Promodh
science and humanities and the
In the if talk the gathering was on entrepreneurship. It was a
Head of the department, which
addressed by Mr.Promod Kiran , nice gesture by the management
followed an introduction to the
Managing Director, SRJ Proteins, to have arranged this program
program.
Chennai and an alumni from to students to emphasis.
The morning session was
2015-2017 batch. He shared the On the perks of starting a
taken over by the guest of the
importance to start a business business and being a successful
day Mrs. Manju K. Manohar,
and tactics to be successful in entrepreneur.
social ambassador of IDF, who is Dean (S&H), HOD/MBA and Coordinator honoring guest
an entrepreneur, a career coach on Mrs. Manju K. Manohar, social ambassador of IDF
Eethal events at Hussainy School
STAFF WRITER and improve the leadership programme started with
skills and life skills among briefing about SRMIST,
School of Management, the school students, who in courses offered and highlights
SRM institute of science turn will contribute to a better of Ramapuram Campus. Topics
and technology, Ramapuram society and it is also part of covered in the session were:
Campus initiated student brand building activity.
outreach programme “Eethal” 1) Time management
Students Assisi Matriculation
as part of brand building
School, Sivanthi Matriculation 2) Money management
activity recently at Hussainy
of the school handled Student 3) Unity is strength
School, and Ramapuram.
Leadership Programme sessions.
The objective of this student Dr.G.Kannan and Faculty member 4) Leadership qualities
leadership program is to impart accompanied the students. The 5) Anger Management etc.
Ms.Thanuja Srinivasan a passed out graduated from
the same college, now working as Assistant Manager -
Finance in ITC Hotels addressing students.
In the 2nd talk the gathering was addressed by Ms.Thanuja
Srinivasan a passed out professional from the same college,
now working as Assistant Manager - Finance in ITC Hotels.
She shared her beautiful experience in college and
encouraged the students to enjoy the college life with both
fun and studies. Moreover she shared how her studies have
helped her gain an edge over others in her office.
The students were very inspired by her speech and
applauded enthusiastically. Later the session went on
with question answer round where the students clarified
their doubt with Ms.Tanuja. It was very thoughtful of the
management to have brought a beautiful opportunity to
Dr.G.Kannan, Asst. Professor, Students of MBA addressing school students at Hussainy School students.
2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6 9
Paying homage to martyred Jawans
STAFF WRITER
SRM Institute of Science &
Technology, Kattankulathur
organized a silent procession
in their campus to mourn and
pay homage to the 44 martyred
CRPF personnel in the wake
of Pulwanna terrorist attack
in Kashmir. Briefing the illustration on conservation
The Registrar, Director (E&T),
Faculties, Staff and Students
numbering 1500 took part in
the procession and paid tributes
and homage to the departed
martyrs.
At the end, the procession
observed 2 minutes silence
to mark their respect to the
departed soldiers.
Awareness Rally on VOTING at Guduvanchery
STAFF WRITER N. Sethuraman, The Registrar club of alpha city participated
and Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan, along with the club members.
As the Lok Sabha elections are Director (Engg and Tech), Refreshments were provided to
nearing, NSS of SRM Institute SRMIST. the participants and volunteers.
of Science and Technology More than 120 NSS Students NSS volunteers were actively
organized an awareness rally of participated in the rally at participated in the rally by
on the importance and rights of Guduvanchery. Welcome address raising slogans on the rights
VOTING to public in the area was given by Dr.T.Rajasekaran, and importance of casting
of Guduvancherry, recently NSS Program coordinator and individuals vote for selecting
between Srinivasapuram and the rally was inaugurated by their representatives. General Interacting with the students
Viswanathapuram as advised Dr. Logaraj, Head, Community public along with the local
by Shri. VALLAVAN, DSP, Medicine, SRMMC&RC. Lenin counsellors also joined the rally
Vandalur with the support of Dr. Kavirichelvan, President, Lions enthusiastically. Awareness on Energy
Conservation
Energy saved is energy produced.
Energy saved today is asset for future.
Save energy today for a better tomorrow.
Conservation of energy is everybody s responsibility
It is planned to create deep sense of conservation of energy
in the young minds of the students community. To start the
awareness campaign in the campus, it was planned to experiment
in the class rooms of seven blocks: Tech park, Bio, Architecture,
MBA, Law, BEL and UB. NSS Students are asked to carry plug
card/ Banner with the slogans/quotes on Conserve energy for
TWO minutes only and briefly lecture in front of the students.
It is understood that majority of faculty welcomed this
awareness campaign, because this is the need of the hour. It
was highly appreciated that all the students involved are very
enthusiastically undertaken the campaign in the class rooms.
Thanks to the Director (Engg. & Tech), Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan
for his suitable direction and the Registrar Dr. N. Sethuraman,
SRMIST for his guidance and all the NSS faculty volunteers
and program officers Mr. Ann Joe Martin, Mr. Prithviraj, Mrs.
R. Devakunchari, Mr. K. Selvam for the active participation
accompanied by Dr. T. Rajasekaran, NSS Program coordinator,
to take up this for seven select blocks in the campus.
Few sample of awareness on energy conservation activities
are shown in the pictures found below as the NSS students
demonstrate, explain and interact with the students in presence
of faculty handling classes.
10 2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6
The Scope of Hierarchically
Structured Materials
STAFF WRITER Scientists & Research scholars Telungana State, Dr. Jayashree
from various educational ETHIRAJ Young Scientist - Award
The Department of Physics, institutions along with various winner –VIFRA, Institute Post
SRM Institute of Science & participants from Research Doctoral Fellow, Department
Technology, Ramapuram campus & Development laboratories of Chemistry, IIT Madras,
organised the 7th National across the country attended the delivered their invited talk which
Conference on Hierarchically conference and presented their enthused the young researcher
Structured Materials research findings. for technology transfer.
(NCHSM 2019) recently. The
Dr. L. Sudha, Professor & Head Research Scholars and
conference was sponsored
of the Department of Physics, Scientists from leading
by Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research, New Delhi. Convener of NCHSM 2019 Universities, Colleges and
welcomed the august gathering R&D laboratories contributed
Dr. V. Subbiah Bharathi, and presented the overview of the and presented their research
Director, Ramapuram campus, conference. Eminent scientists findings on topics such as
SRM Institute of Science & from prestigious institutions Nanomaterials, Crystal Growth
Technology presided over the presented plenary and invited and Characterisation, Magnetic
inaugural function and he outlined talks on a range of topics. and Semiconducting Materials,
the significance of gathering Materials Characterization,
researchers and faculties to Renowned professionals
Electronic Structure of Materials,
work for the advancement of like Dr. L. John Berchmans,
Thin films. Based on the most
science and technology. He Principal Scientist & Head,
innovative and challenging
also stated the role of science Electropyro Metallurgy Division,
areas of conference, the best
serving industrial purposes, and CSIR-Central Electrochemical
oral and poster presentations
also to determine the problems Research Institute, Karaikudi,
were awarded. This was a big
in the physical sciences. Dr. Dr. Dr. R. Jayavel, Professor Center
boost for the budding scientists
K.N.Srinivas, Vice Principal for Nanosciene and Technology
to carry on with their interest
(Academic), SRM Institute (CNST) Anna University, Chennai
on research. In the valedictory
of Science & Technology, delivered their plenary talk.
function, Dr. B.Venkatachalapathy,
Ramapuram campus felicitated Dr. K. Ramya, Senior Scientist, Dean Research, SRM Institute
the gathering. Prof.V.Murugesan, International Advance Research of Science & Technology,
Vice Chancellor, Annamalai Centre for Powder Metallurgy Ramapuram campus felicitated
University, Chidambaram graced and New Materials (ARCI), the gathering and addressed the
the conference as Chief Guest. Centre for Fuel Cell Technology significance of research work
He delivered inaugural and (CFCT), Chennai, Dr. T. Karthik, in the field of hierarchically
keynote address and précised Scientist-C, Multilayer Ceramics structured materials and
the scope of Hierarchically Group, Centre for Materials for mentioned that the conference
Structured Materials, how it Electronics Technology, Thrissur, which was conducted would
engrosses in integration of science
Kerala, Dr. D. Paul Joseph enormously facilitate the academic
and technology and released the
Assistant Professor, Department community to allocate their
conference proceedings.
of Physics National Institute knowledge for the betterment
About 150 faculty members, of Technology – Warangal, of society.
Need for India – Centric Development Model... Sri S. Gurumurthy
STAFF WRITER highlighted the philosophies business hub, since villages are
of Karl Marx, Max Webber, the major contributors to the
SRM Institute of Science and Walter Roster and many other GDP. He quoted the example
Technology (SRMIST) recently economists. He also established of ZOHO Corporation which
organized a lecture under the the fact that Indian economy was is very successful in Software
banner “Paarivendhar Lecture at a high pace till eighteenth and Product Development.
Series” on the topic “Need for century. He emphasized that
India – Centric Development every educational institution He also insisted on the concept
Model” by Sri S. Gurumurthy, must prepare students for the of original thought by quoting
Chartered Accountant, Corporate development of the economy the example of Yugoslavia. Also
Advisor and Journalist. Dr. and country, not for the marks he added how India came out of
Paarivendhar, Chancellor, and results. He recognized an economic crisis during 1998
SRMIST welcomed the Chief that there is no one size fit – all by issuing NRI development
Guest, dignitaries and students model and that each country bonds. He concluded by advising
for the program. He spoke about must choose the model which the students of SRM School of Sri S. Gurumurthy Lighting the Lamp
the achievements, popularity suits its characteristics. Management to tour the industrial
and distinguished qualities of clusters at least for fifteen days Pro Vice Chancellor (Planning Department of Journalism &
He spoke about the success in a year to gain the first hand
Sri S. Gurumurthy. & Development) , and Dr. R. Mass Communication, Faculty
stories of entrepreneurship
knowledge about business and Balasubramanian , Pro Vice of Science & Humanities
In the key note address, Sri ventures in small districts
entrepreneurship. Chancellor (External Affairs) introduced the Chief Guest.
S. Gurumurthy spoke about in India like Karur, Tirupur,
his experiences he had by Namakkal, Jalandhar, Morvi, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice were present in the function. Dr. V. M. Ponniah, Dean, School
travelling across the country Ludhiana. He also insisted that Chancellor, Dr. N. Sethuraman, Dr. Sridhar Krishnaswami, of Management proposed the
and observing people. He villages should be treated as a Registrar, Dr. T. P. Ganesan, Professor & Deputy Dean, Vote of Thanks.2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6 11
Students of SRMIST win Smart
India Hackathon 2019!!!
STAFF WRITER further for improved accuracy
in suggestions. A completely
A 6 member student Team
user friendly dashboard was
(Binary_Bombers) from SRM
developed by the team, which
IST participated in Smart India
worked without any hassles
Hackathon – 2019 and stood
on all platforms. Emphasize
first in the Complex Problem
category put forward by India on Mobile First strategy was
Health Link in order to come praised by the judges as India
up with an innovative way to has evidently higher proportion
bring up a healthier India by of smartphone users. Dashboard
harnessing the power of social was integrated with a chat boat
networks. The team developed which could help users to clear
a social network that is based basic doubts regarding the usage
on health parameters which of the platform. Also, talk to a
is seamlessly integrated with mentor was an attention seeking
wearables and other devices for feature which enabled users to
data collection. Also, it suggests meet a mentor from the health
ways to improve health for industry via live video chat for
each person by using Neural further information.
Networks. The likes of Xiaomi After the 36-hour long
Mi Band 2, Apple Watch, Fitbit hackathon, Binary_Bombers
Charge etc. were seamlessly demonstrated their product to
integrated for data collection. various industry leaders and
Also, the team came up judges. The team was praised
with a very innovative idea for their India First approach The second edition of AGAM 2019!!
to use an Android Phone’s and feasibility of the suggested
camera to measure Heart business model. The entire STAFF WRITER Kattankulathur. aware and agile to handle the
Rate, Breath Rate, Oxygen team was offered internships problems in future competitions.
Thiru. P. Ponniah, on his
Saturation, Systolic Pressure and extended opportunities AGAM is the platform where
speech narrated about Heuristic M.K.ChandrasekaranVivadha
and Diastolic Pressure. These by multiple companies after both students and corporate
which means discover a land for Kalam Host Vendhar TV spoke
metrics were collected and sent having hands-on experience experts combine together through
themselves allowing students about ethics and to work hard.
to a server to train the ML model with the product. games and gain value addition
to learn by discovering things He also stated that currency
through the activities they are
and learning from their own is not enough for survival but
engaged. The second edition of
experiences rather than by telling happiness is needed.Get the
Agam 2019 was celeberated in
them things. Mr. Venkatesh basic thing for survival and make
Dr. T.P. Ganesan Auditorium
Rajaratnam in his Speech stated your parents and your country.
SRMIST, Kattankulathur campus.
that two important things in Micheal. J Barnes, Director
The event was inaguarated by
business 1.Distructive practices of Faculty of Management
Thiru Ponniah, IAS Collector
in which mobile phones rule on highlighted the points of 7P’s
and District magistrate of
today’s world and 2.Banking today of being professional, cross-
Kancheepuram district, Mr
about the online transactions functioning of disciplines,
Venkatesh Rajaratnam, COO,
such as paytm, etc. developing the soft skills. He
G a m e s a I n d i a , M r. M . K .
Chandrasekaran, Vivadha Kalam As a Entrepreneur we should be pointed out that SRM not only
host, Vendhar TV. The Chief aligned with the latest practices has disciplines like finance,
Guest for the event was Actor to know on what’s happening HR but also includes global
Vikranth. The event was presided and changes around us must vermis, digital technology as
Binary Bombers Team by The Registrar, SRMIST be considered and we must be well as leadership.
Technozarre 2k19
STAFF WRITER Devi, HOD CSE followed by the
felicitation of the Chief guest by
Technozarre 2k19, a Dr.C. Gomathy, ECE HOD and
National Level Technical fest Dr.S.Karthikeyan, Mechanical
was organized by Department HOD. The Special address
of Computer Science and on the topic Industry 4.0 was
Engineering, SRM Institute delivered by the Chief Guest.
of Science and Technology, His address was very thought
Vadapalani campus recently. provoking and it helped the
The National level Tech students to know and understand
Fest was inaugurated by this domain of technical industry,
Mr.Muthukumar Krishnan, in an enhanced and better way.
Regional Group Head, TCS, The Club report of White hat
Chennai. The event was hackers club was delivered by
presided by the welcome the Technozarre Co ordinator
address of Dr.S.Prasanna Mr.Ashok. L-R, D.Ashok, Dr.S.Prasanna Devi, Muthukumar Krishnan, Dr.C.Gomathy, Dr.S.Karthikeyan12 2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6
Medical Camp and Saur Urja Vehicle Challenge (SUVC) 2019
Swachhata Rally STAFF WRITER
Team ETROS from Department
Associate Director (CL) and of Mechatronics Engineering
STAFF WRITER
UBA Coordinator welcomed has participated in the Saur
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is the gathering. In the augural Urja Vehicle Challenge (SUVC)
a flagship programme under address by Dr.A.Sundaram, 2019 held in HCET, Coimbatore
Ministry of Human Resource Dean (Medical), he stressed the recently. Many technical teams
Development, Government of importance of inculcating simple across India participated including
India to understand and work personal hygiene practices in our our Team ETROS from SRMIST.
in rural areas to customize new day-to-day lives and extending Team ETROS fetched many
technology and implement the same cleanliness activities awards including Best Overall
existing government programmes. to our society. The chief guest Design Innovation Award in
of the day Mr. M.S.M. Vallavan, the event. The two seater solar
SRM Institute of Science &
Deputy Supt. of Police (Vandalur car with 290Kg of weight can
Technology is one of the
achieve 35kmph speed. During appreciation from Director (E&T)
participating institutions Dicision) delivered important
under UBA and has adopted messages to the audience.
five villages – Orathur and He spoke about the martyrs
Nattarasanpattu in Kundrathur
block, Thenmelpakkam, Anjur,
of our country, encouraged
students to be up-to-date with
Tree Plantation Under Unnat
Pattaravakkam in Kattankulathur
block in Kancheepuram district.
current events and patronize
Tamil culture. The key message
Bharat Abhiyan At Nattarasanpattu
delivered by Mr.Vallavan was
A rally of enthusiastic
to wear helmets while driving. STAFF WRITER
students and faculties from NSS,
He specially mentioned about
highlighting the importance of
“Kavalan App”, which not only The students and teachers of
cleanliness and recent notification
girls but anybody can download Government Primary School at
from TN Government mandating
it and use on their phones for Nattarasanpattu, Kundrathur
“ban on one-time use and throw-
their safety. Mr.S.Christopher, block, Kancheepuram put forth
away plastics” effective 1st
Block Education Officer, a request to SRM Institute of
January 2019. was flagged
Kattankulathur and Mr. T. Science & Technology for
off by Dr.A.Sundaram, Dean
Elumalai, Ex-President delivered donation of plants, as there are
(Medical), SRMIST followed
special address thanking SRM for no shaded trees in their school
by the medical camp.
their commitment and relentless ground. SRMIST organized “Tree
The function began by effort to take up rural development Plantation” at Nattarasanpattu
observing a two-minute silence activities. Mrs.Chitra, Assistant Government Primary School
a tribute for the sad demise of Head Master proposed the vote under the aegis of Unnat Bharat
our beloved CRPF jawans who of thanks. Ms. Irene Sambath, Abhiyan, a flagship programme
lost their lives in Pulwama terror UBA Project Associate hosted of Ministry of Human Resource
attack. Dr.V.Thirumurugan, the event. Development, Government of
India with the aim to accelerate
development and growth in
villages through participatory
and appropriate technologies.
A team of 50 enthusiastic NSS
student volunteers and staff from
Maintenance Department with
required equipments, planting
materials and manpower visited
the schools. A whole day was
dedicated to this event as it
required levelling the school
ground with mud, followed by
planting 28 saplings of Albizia
saman/rain tree and Peltophorum
pterocarpum/yellow flame tree,
fencing and watering. Through
this participatory process, local
residents, students and teachers
actively engaged in cleanup
of the school ground and tree
planting. Under the instructions
of Head Master, the students
volunteered to form groups and
each group pledged to look after
and nurture one tree.
On the same day, the students
also took part in plastic awareness
drives in the vicinity of the education and also Swachh with students on the importance
schools. This was in keeping Bharat Mission to achieve clean of cleanliness, sanitation and
with objectives of University India by 150th birth anniversary greenery. They shared their
Grants Commission’s directive of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019. swachhata-related practices at
to make swachhata part of There were interactive sessions school and home.2019 | Spectrum | Volume 12 Number 6 13
Enthusiasm of
Mathematics
STAFF WRITER Navsar Engineering International,
Chennai was introduced to the
A one day Engineering audience by the Vice-President
Mathematics Festival (EMF- of Sri Ramanujan Mathematics
2019) was organized recently at Club, Dr. V.Srinivasan.
Faraday Hall, ESB block, Main The chief guest being an
campus under the aegis of Sri alumnus of the then SRM
Ramanujan Mathematics club in Engineering College recollected
the Department of Mathematics, his memories dreading
Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics as a student and
Technology, SRM Institute of realized how it has now become
Science and Technology. The a part of his career. He was an SRM IST Launches M.Tech Course with Virtusa
function took off with a report active member of Sri Ramanujan
on previous activities on Sri Mathematics Club during his STAFF WRITER of the course and evaluation. (L&D), Mr.Krithivasan, Lead
Ramanujan Mathematics club student days. In his address, the Industry exposure and hands- India Campus Hiring from
given by the secretary of the need and use of Mathematics SRM IST (SRM Institute of on the latest technology are the Virtusa and Dr. Sandeep
club, Miss. NityaKumari. The both in profession and daily Science and Technology) has unique features. Sancheti ,Vice Chancellor,
President of the club Dr. A. life was insisted. The guest of signed an MOU with Virtusa Dr.N.Sethuraman, Registrar,
Govindarajan, Professor and honour Dr. R. Rajagopal Director, Consulting to launch M.Tech The students who will be
Dr.C.Muthamizhchelvan, Director
Head, Department of Mathematics Directorate of Distance Education, course on “Cloud Computing” , admitted through a rigorous
(Engineering &Technolog),
welcomed the audience by SRM Institute of Science and from the academic year 2019-20. selection process, will be moulded
Dr.K.Ramsamy, Director (Faculty
giving a brief introduction Technology, felicitated the to be industry- ready from Day-1.
This course, a one of its kind and Academics), Dr.Ganapathy,
about the origin and growth of function and declared the meet
open. Entertaining events such will see Virtusa involving itself The MOU was signed in the Director (Corporate Relations)
Sri Ramanujan Mathematics
as DUMB - C, QUIZ gave the right from the framing of syllabus, presence of Ms.Hema Mohandas, from SRM Institute of Science
Club from its inception in the
fest more life. The individual admission of the students, delivery Vice President and Asia Head and Technology.
year 1991 till date. He also
explained how this club differs events like CROSS-WORD,
from other associations in the Brainstorm and Math Core
Engineering departments by paved the way for the students
to display their individual talent
its unique feature. The chief
and strength in the field of
guest of the event Mr. S.Naveen
Mathematics. There were about
Kumar, Co-Founder, CEO,
200 participants registered from
all the leading Engineering
and Arts and Science Colleges
...Cross-Word, around Chennai.
The event was made a grand
Brainstorm and success by the enthusiastic
participation shown by the
Math Core paved students of various Engineering
and Arts and Science Colleges.
the way for the Certificates and prizes were given
to the winners in all the events
students to display by the President, Vice-President
of the club and Professors of
their individual the Department of Mathematics
during the valedictory function
talent and strength
in the field of
held in the evening. The day
long program came to an end
with vote of thanks given by
Recent Trends in Robotics
the Joint Secretary, Ms. Srishti was welcomed by the Robotics IT core and the other workshop
STAFF WRITER
Mathematics Agarwal of the club followed
club coordinator Dr. Anita was Arduino based sensor bot
by the National Anthem. The Robotics club of SRM Christaline. J and addressed by design and Virtual reality. Both
IST Vadapalani, organised it’s Dean (E&T) Dr. K. Duraivelu. the workshops provided hands on
annual National level TechFest
The special guest gave an insight training to the participants and
“XION 19” recently. This 8th
into the recent trends in Robotics competitions were held based
edition of Xion was packed
based automation and the chief on the training. The winners
with events like Robo Soccer,
guest presented a technical talk were sent for final rounds in
Line follower robots, Pick and
Place robots, Technical paper on recent trends of software IIT Mumbai and thereon to
presentation and two different based robotic automation in IT international level. This two
workshops. The chief guest core. Participants from many day mega event was conducted
for the inagural function was engineering colleges in South with the support of Directors,
Mr. Senthil Kumar, project India participated in this mega Dean (E&T), HOD of ECE
Director IT enabled services event and showcased their talents department Dr. C. Gomathy
and the guest of honour was in robotic design and control. and other department heads.
Dr.P.Ramesh Babu, Professor One of the workshops was Winners were encouraged with
Anna University. The gathering Robotic Process Automation in cash prizes.You can also read
