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The Newspaper of SRMIST For private circulation only Volume 11 Number 6 The Founder Chancellor of SRMIST at the inaugural of ICRAMC’18 along with scientists from India and overseas.
2 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
SRMIST Bags Top
Award For Patents
STAFF WRITER This award was received by
Prof. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice
Recognising the outstanding Chancellor, SRMIST from
contributions of faculty members Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister
and students of SRM Institute of Commerce and Industry,
of Science and Technology Govt. of India at a felicitation
towards the creation of ceremony on April 26, 2018 at
Intellectual Property in India, Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi.
the Intellectual Property Office
under the Department of Industrial ...Government of
Policy & Promotion, Ministry India awarded SRMIST
of Commerce & Industry, the most prestigious
Government of India awarded
SRMIST the most prestigious National Intellectual
Property Award 2018
Laziness is the biggest enemy…
National Intellectual Property
Award 2018 in the category of
“Top Indian Academic institution
in the category of
Founder Chancellor for Patents & Commercialization”
in recognition of significant
“Top Indian Academic
institution for Patents &
achievements in the field of
STAFF WRITER Paarivendhar observed. purpose and effect along with Patents.
Commercialization”
its strong connect to the Indian
The Founder Chancellor
The culture of political parties constitution. The Budget of 2018-
was at an interactive session
and politicians doling out freebies 19 had as some of its features
on the Indian Budget and its
will have to cease if the country the inclusion of the Railway
implications with Mr. Soma
is to grow in a meaningful and Budget, the first after coming
Valliappan, renowned economist,
all round fashion but this will into effect of the Goods and
chartered account and prolific
take some time, remarked the Services Tax (GST) and the last
writer on financial issues. The
Founder Chancellor of the SRM budget before the Parliamentary
Founder Chancellor stressed the
Group, Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar. Elections of 2019. The next
importance of entrepreneurship
budget will have no frills or
“ Our agricultural system and agriculture in India but
freebies, it was pointed out.
is not properly planned and generally made the point that
The distinguished speaker also
guided. Putting money alone what the country lacked was
spoke of other aspects related
is not enough. The government confidence. “We have to create
to the Union Biudget such as
has spoilt everyone by freebies. that confidence” he maintained.
the Economic Survey of India,
This will only make the youth Mr. Valliappan, for his part, the Twin Balance Sheet, doing
useless and lazy. And laziness talked about the different aspects business with or in India, direct
is the biggest enemy”, Dr. of the budget—the structure, and indirect taxes.
Digital Marketing and Re-engineering Productivity .... Guest Lectures
STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER
A Guest lecture by Mr.Mohamed SRM Ramapuram B-School organised a guest lecture on the
Imram, Business Development title “Re-Engineering Productivity” recently for I MBA students.
Manager, Mrs.MadhuSmitha Mr. Hareesh Iyer, Charted Accountant, Cavinkare Private Limited,
Satapathy, Placement Coordinator Chennai addressed the students and shared his real time experiences.
and Mr.Kaalvin, Business The major topics discussed were, how company focuses on
Development Manager of maintaining customer needs, how to reorganize business into
Synergy School of Business cross-functional teams and redesign core process using information
Skills delivered a series of technology. Students found the session very interesting and
lectures for the students of Mrs.MadhuSmitha Satapathy, Placment Coordinator Synergy informative. The energizing and encouraging words of Mr.
SRM Ramapuram B-school. School of Business Skills addressing I MBA students Hareesh have made a positive impact in the minds of students.
Mr.Mohamed Imran addressed
students on the title “Trends
in Digital Marketing”, Mrs.
Madhusmitha delivered a talk
on “ Scope of Human Resource
Managent in current scenario and
Mr.Kaalvin presented a lecture
on “Importance of soft skills for
MBA graduates”.
The lecture has proven to be
very informative for the students.
He also shared his contact details Mr.Mohammed Imram, Business Development Manager, Synergy
for further queries. School of Business Skills delivering a lecture to I MBA students Mr.Hareesh Iyer, addressing the students
2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6 3
The Director of Faculty of Science and Humanities Dr.R.Balasubramanian presenting a memento to Ambassador Ganapathy with other dignitaries looking on
Media and National Security: Sensitising the Faultlines
STAFF WRITER Young Journalists’Association of At the Valediction the main
the Department of Journalism and speakers were Dr. Narayan
Journalism and journalists Mass Communication, Faculty Lakshman, Associate Editor of
seem to be under siege and not of Science and Humanities. The The Hindu, former Ambassador
just from totalitarian regimes two day conference was held in of India to Iceland, Mr. S.
and tin pot dictatorships. Media association with the Observer Swaminathan and Mr. Seshadri
houses are feeling the heat even research Foundation, Chennai Vasan, former Commodore of
from established democracies as Knowledge Partners. the Indian Navy and currently
and civilized societies who have Director of the Chennai Centre
The inaugural session saw the
the supreme onus of protecting for China Studies. Dr. Gladson
participation of Mr. N. Ravi,
freedom of speech and expression. Clifford Joe and Mr. Shiva
Publisher of The Hindu Group,
A guarantor of rights, the state is Shankaran Assistant Professors
Ms Lauren Lovelace, Consul for
now increasingly seen as standing in the Dept. of Journalism and
Public Diplomacy and Public
in the way of the right to report Mass Communication welcomed
Affairs, Consulate General of The Vice Chancellor, Dr.Sandeep Sancheti greeting
and the right to know when the gathering and proposed the
the United States of America in
it comes to issues of national vote of thanks respectively. There Ms.Lauren Lovelace, Consul for Public Diplomacy and Public
Chennai and Mr. M. Ganapathy,
security. Even in India the issue were two panel discussions: Affairs, American Consulate, Chennai.
Former Secretary (West) of the
of “reasonable restrictions” has first, Understanding Mindsets
Ministry of External Affairs,
been addressed by the apex Chaired by Colonel R.Hariharan,
GOI. The Director of the Faculty
court which has determined that former Military Intelligence of
of Science and Humanities,
“reasonable restrictions” cannot the Indian Army and Managing
D r. R . B a l a s u b r a m a n i a n
be arbitrary or excessive. But Editor of Puthiya Thalaimurai,
welcomed the gathering with
who determines or defines what Mr. Karthigaiselvan. The second
the Vice Chancellor Dr. Sandeep
is “arbitrary” or “excessive”? was on National security, Law
Sancheti and Registrar, Dr. N.
On March 12 and 13, 2018, Sethuraman of SRMIST offering and Media, Chaired by Dr.
academics, journalists and felicitations. Ms R. Harini Geetha Madhavan, President
bureaucrats familiar with of first year B.A. Journalism of the International Law and
Media and National Security and Mass Communication Strategic Analysis Institute, Mr. N.
gave their views and interact rendered the invocation dance. Sathiya Moorthy, Director of the
with the student community at Dr. Archana Arul, Head of the Observer Research Foundation,
SRM Institute of Science and Dept. of Journalism and Mass Chennai and Dr. Vinitha Revi,
Technology, Kattankulathur Communication proposed the Senior Researcher of ORF in The Registrar, Dr.N.Sethuraman, giving a memento
Campus under the aegis of the vote of thanks. Chennai. to Mr.Ravi of the Hindu
Ms.Lovelace addressing the Conference
4 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
Merchandising at
its best– Bazaar 4.0
INDHU KRISHNAN allowed to set up their stalls in a
group of a maximum of 5, assisted
The 4th edition of Bazaar, a by a faculty member. The motive
lifestyle retail expo organized was to give them a practical
by SRM School of Management, insight into entrepreneurship,
witnessed a large footfall retailing and marketing. To furnish
during its scheduled span. them with the experience of a
The opening ceremony was challenging market, competitions
Dr.K.Duraivelu, Dean (E&T), Dr.K.Jayanth Murali, IPS, ADGP (Crime Branch), Vice Chancellor,
graced by entrepreneur Vijay were also held among the students.
Dr.Sandeep Sancheti, Mr.Anbuselvan, IAS, District Collector, Chennai, Mr.J.Chandra Kumar, IAS,
Kapoor, founder of one of India’s Prizes and mementos were
Campus Director
leading fashion brands, Derby awarded under different categories
Sucess is definite
Jeans. Each year, Bazaar brings including Best Innovation,
students, start-ups, commercial Best Visual Merchandise
retailers and sponsors under one and Best Participation on the
roof where they market their
with hard work...VC
last day of Bazaar 2018. All
business ideas and products to the participants received a Certificate
targeted customers. This year’s of Participation. “We’ve gained
edition, convened by Professor a good practical knowledge of
STAFF WRITER Bensing Joshua (SRM School of finance, marketing, and sales,
Management), had 70 stalls in all by setting up one small
SRM IST, Vadapalani Campus total and the variety ranged from business at this place,” asserted
cheerfully celebrated its 9th Annual clothing and fashion products Divya Kohli, a 1st year BBA
day with a lot of relish on 23rd to gadgets and accessories.
March 2018. The celebration student, who ran a successful
Some of these included exhibits food stall with her friends at
commenced with the presence of the students’ artwork and
of our highly esteemed Vice Bazaar 4.0. Bazaar has also
craftsmanship. A plethora of proven to be profitable to its
Chancellor, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, food and beverages stalls also
Mr J Chandra Kumar, IAS, sponsors like Yamaha, Wildcraft,
packed the Tech Park Avenue,
Campus Director and the Chief and Nightingale over the years
the prime location of the Bazaar.
Guests Mr. Anbuselvan, IAS, and observed participation from
there is a need to for students to the citizens of India by using
District Collector, Chennai, Dr. Student participants were them yet again in this edition.
to achieve great heights in all various schemes offered by the
K. Jayanth Murali, IPS, ADGP shapes like Academics, Sports, Government to start small and
( Crime ) Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Cultural. Every Individual is large scale business. The students
The Annual day turned out to Unique and success is definite who have excelled in academics,
be a jubilant occasion with the with hard work. The Chief guest sports, clubs, were awarded with
welcome address given by Dr. Dr. Jayanth Murali, marveled the prizes, to enliven them. The
K. Duraivelu, Dean (E&T). students with thought provoking cultural events were grandstanded
During his speech, The Campus facts and said in order attain to leave the audience stand in
Director advised the students to success he urged the students Awe with a blazing performance
be determined, set goals, work to have massive dreams, write of band show, stunning style
towards it to be successful. In down the ideas, action plan and walk and unparalleled dance
the presidential address the work towards the same with performance. This Annual day
Vice Chancellor assured that a dedication and do all it takes to happened to be where “Memories
lot of improvement is to happen achieve success. Mr. Anbuselvan, are unforgettable, remaining ever
in days to come via networks, inspired the students to become vivid and heartwarming” - Joseph A food stall being set up by the students of
Virtual Labs etc. and hence entrepreneurs so as to give jobs B Wirthlin. School of Management on the 2nd day of Bazaar 4.0
REACT 2018 G, DRDO Bangalore, delivered
the inaugural address. She spoke
by Dr.Shreepad Karmalkar,
Professor, IIT Madras followed by
Embedded Systems, Sensors
and Instrumentation, Wireless
on basics of electromagnetic the paper presentation sessions. Communication and Networking
spectrum for space and warfare and Signal and Image Processing.
STAFF WRITER The inaugural function
application. The guest of honor The papers of the Conference Around 160 papers were selected
commenced with lighting
was Mrs. Naveena Swamy, were segregated into four out of the papers recevied for
REACT is the national of “kuthuvilaku”, a symbol
Chief innovation officer, IIT broad areas namely: VLSI and the conference.
conference organized by of wisdom. Dr.C.Gomathy,
Madras Research Park. She
Department of ECE, SRM HOD of ECE department,
spoke about innovations and
Institute of Science and addressed the dignitaries on
startups. The inauguration was
Technology, Vadapalani. It the dais and welcomed the followed by keynote session on
focuses on recent research in gathering. Dr.A. Shirly Edward, “EM spectrum for space and
electronics and communication Coordinator, REACT’18 presented warfare applications” by Dr.
Engineering. This is the 4th the Conference report. The Latha Christie followed by a
national conference conducted special address was given by keynote session on “Startup
by ECE dept in our campus. Dr.K.Duraivelu, Dean (E&T). Fairy Tales from Silicon valley
It offers a platform for young He spoke about industrial and India” by Mrs. Naveena (L to R) Dr.C.Gomathy, HoD, ECE Department, Dr.Latha Christie, Associate
budding engineers and research revolution to digitalization. The Swamy. On the second day Director, Scientist-G, DRDO, Bangalore, Ms.Naveena Swamy, Chief
scholars to showcase their chief guest Dr. Latha Christie, a session was arranged on Innovation officer, IIT Madras Research Park, Dr.K.Duraivelu, Dean (E&T),
research work. Associate Director and Scientist “Engineering problem Solving” SRMIST, Vadapalani, Dr.A.Shirley Edward, Co-coordinator, REACT’18
2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6 5
of meshes through diagrammatic
examples. Algorithms for primitive
variable formulations, Convective
differencing schemes were
discussed.
Dr. Y.V.S.S Sanyasiraju,
Professor, Department of
Mathematics, IIT Madras delivered
a talk on “True upwinding using
RBF based meshless schemes”.
He discussed about Polynomial
Interpolation where he said
Radial basis function came as
a replacement to Lagrangian
Interpolation which can’t be Prize distribution
Participants at the workshop
used on surfaces. RBF as an
Recent advances in
interpolation tool was explained.
Finally, RBF as a collocation Mathematics is the basic
to solve PDE’s, asymmetric
of all fabrications...
fluid dynamics and collocation, convection- diffusion
equation were discussed.
STAFF WRITER Relationship Management
its applications The next invited lecture was
given by Dr. R. Usha, Professor, Mathematics is applied in
System) and partner of Madras
curry cup–well known south
Department of Mathematics, IIT technology, engineering, media, Indian restaurant. He shared
Madras on “Spin Coating”. She medicine, finance, business, the journey of his career. His
STAFF WRITER explained thin film through the science, nature, sports, etc. The multiple ventures in multiple
example of thin tear film over Association of Mathematics domains where he also started
Mathematics is playing an the cornea which prevents dry “Fractal” of Department of House of Tutor in 2015. This
important role in the physical and eye syndrome. She discussed Mathematics, SRM Institute won 3 best startup awards. After
biological sciences, provoking a about spin coating for application of Science and Technology, the guest talk by Mr. S. Rajesh,
blurring of boundaries between of thin films. Important factor Ramapuram, conducted three the competitive events of the
scientific disciplines and a in spin coating- Repeatability, days Math Fest“Mathema 2018” second day were held which
resurgence of interest in the spin coating process, static and recently The purpose of conducting were organized by various
modern as well as the classical dynamic dispense, acceleration Mathema - 2018 is to enhance startup companies run by our
techniques of applied mathematics and drying step, spin speed, the mathematical talents and own students.
Fluid dynamics, the behavior film thickness, balance between skills of the students.
During 3 days various events
of liquids and gases, is a field centrifugal force and viscous The inaugural function was like Count Me In, Aloha, Divide
of broad impact in physics, resistance were all explained held at the Seminar hall of and Conquer, Dig-It, Dumbstruck,
engineering, oceanography, effectively. Applications of Block III. The event began with
Dignitaries lighting the Play ON, Matheminch, Math
meteorology, etc., yet demands spin coating, theoretical and the welcome address by Dr.
kuthuvizhakku πrates, Impatient Funtion
full understanding of fluency computational model of spin Shakeela Sathish, Head of the were conducted. More than
in higher Mathematics. Fluid welcomed the gathering. Dr. coating, numerical solution for Department, Mathematics. The 300 students participated in
dynamics has a wide range of G.S.V.L. Narasimham, Chief infinite and finite acceleration office bearers of Mathema 2018 the competitions. The final
applications, including calculating Research Scientist, Indian Institute and acceleration phase of the were officially presented by Dr. day of the event commenced
forces and moments on aircraft, of Science, Bangalore, in his spinning disc were interpreted. K. C. Shivakumar, Professor, with the participants who were
determining the mass flow inaugural address, said that Dr. Satyajit Roy, Professor, Department of Mathematics, qualified from the first two days,
rate of petroleum through Fluid Dynamics is rich with vast Department of Mathematics, IIT Madras by handing over the competing to win the prizes.
pipelines, predicting weather concepts. Without Mathematical IIT Madras, gave the invited Badges to them. Vice Principal Dean (Science and Humanities)
patterns, understanding nebulae background it is not possible to lecture on the topic “Non – (academics) felicitated the was the Chief Guest for the
in interstellar space, modeling study Fluid Dynamics. uniform Mass transfer and gathering. Valedictory function. He said
fission weapon detonation, inverse problems in Boundary that Mathematics will nurture
Dr. K.C. Udaiyakumar, Vice Dr. K. C. Sivakumar in his
biomedical research and medical Layer Flows”. Topics such as various aspects like creativity,
Principal (Academic), delivered inaugural address encouraged the
diagnostics, etc. temperature dependent viscosity critical thinking and problem
the Presidential address. He students to participate in more
Department of Mathematics, praised the Department of and Prandtl number, uniform number of such events which solving ability of the students.
SRM Institute of Science and Mathematics for taking efforts and non- uniform mass transfer will sharpen their mathematical He then distributed the prizes to
Technology, Ramapuram in conducting a workshop on through slot, potential flow skills. Dean (E&T) in his the winners. Asim saket samad,
organized one day workshop Application of Mathematics in velocity, and Varga’s algorithm Presidential address expressed Pratik Agarwal, Saurabh Jain
on “Fluid Dynamics & Its Fluid Dynamics. He further said were discussed. Flow model, his astonishment on astronomy of IT 3B won the first prize.
Applications” recently at TRP that critical thinking is required potential flow velocity and which is a mathematical science Neha Nithanth. Jabedul Islam,
auditorium, Ramapuram campus. when it comes to research. inverse problem in boundary for predictions. He said that and Himanshu Mishra of I year
The purpose of this workshop is to layer flows were explained. mathematics is the basics for Civil secured the second prize.
Inaugural session was followed
bring together experts and young all the fabrications from nature Shubham Gupta, Shraman Das,
by invited talks by eminent The intensive exposure to the
researchers and provide a platform where it finds its applications in Pranav Kulkarni of First year
Mathematicians. The first invited subject, through presentations
for discussion on recent advances architecture, music, etc. Vote CSE-B won the third prize. The
lecture of the day was given by and discussions led by multiple
and developments in Fluid of thanks was proposed by Mrs. S. office bearers of the association
Dr. G.S.V.L. Narasimham on “An experts, renewed our motivation
Dynamics and its Applications. Padmapriya, Assistant Professor, were honored with certificates
Overview of CFD Techniques”. to pursue higher productivity
More than 50 participants from Department of Mathematics. of appreciation.
He explained about CFD which is and fulfillment of professional
Various Educational Institutions Various competitions were
used for formulating and solving and academic goals. Mrs. R. Vote of thanks was proposed by
participated in this Workshop. conducted on the first day of
problems involving fluid flow, Vijayalakshmi, Coordinator, the President of the association
the event.
The day began with the heat transfer, mass transfer, proposed the vote of thanks. The “Fractal”. The event was
inaugural function by invocation combustion etc. Limitations of workshop was a great success The second day of the event successful where students didn’t
and lighting the kuthuvizhakku. CFD, steps for solving a problem with Faculty members from commenced with a Guest talk just solved problems but also
Dr. Shakeela Sathish, Head of of CFD, vorticity- velocity various institutions benefiting by Mr. S. Rajesh, a budding analyzed how difficulty level of a
the Department of Mathematics formulation were explained. He through enriching lectures of entrepreneur. He is a HR problem can be minimized with
and Convener of the workshop then elucidated about the types the invited speakers. consultant in ARMS (Academic a slight change of perspective.
6 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
Hawking: - The theory of everything
theory of everything in general.
His life was the inspiration to
the the award-winning film
DRISHTI PARWANDA research in cosmology, because of the same name and many
there was no one working on other TV series. His life is
Stephan William Hawking is this at Oxford that time. an inspiration to any modern
a great researcher, theoretical day scientist while his disease
In 1963 he was diagnosed with constitutes only a small part of
physicist, cosmologist, the former Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Lucasian Professor of Mathematics it, which is evident from his own
(ALS), a motor neuron disease website. He had a family, three
(a position once held by Sir and given two years to live.
Isaac Newton) at the University children, grandchildren, great
In spite of this knowledge, he
of Cambridge and author of “A sense of humor and immense
continued to work in the field
Brief History of Time” which is knowledge, that made him a
of Cosmology and astrophysics.
an international bestseller. Born great public figure. Thanks to
He gave the theory on black
in a small town in London, Dr. the Zero-G Corporation, he
holes and the formation of the
Hawking studied Physics at the experienced weightlessness in
universe as well as the fact that
Oxford University although he 2007 and always hoped to make
these black holes emit ‘hawking Stephan Hawking experiencing weightlessness.
wanted to pursue mathematics. it into space one day.
radiations’. While his disease
He later joined the Department slowly took away his ability to physical disability was barely a thirteen honorary degrees. He With his death, the world
of Applied Mathematics and walk, swallow and talk due to barrier to the greatest theoretical was awarded many awards and mourned the end of a legacy
Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at progressive neuron degeneration, physicist of all time. Professor prizes for his work to study time, while we still live in the awe of
the University of Cambridge to do his intellect remained intact. The Stephen Hawking received black holes, the universe and the what else is left to be discovered!
World Rare Disease Day समाज में बढ़ते मनोविकार हिंदी
साहित्य के परिप्रेक्ष्य में।
SYED ABSAR HUSSAIN Disease Day is to raise awareness are 14000 rare diseases in this
amongst the general public and world out of which 7000 have no
Rare disease day is celebrated decision-makers about rare diagnosis, thus the celebration of
around the world on 28th February. diseases and their impact on this day encourages researchers
The main objective of Rare patient’s lives. Statistically, there and decision makers to address
such diseases and work for the
people suffering from it.
Rare disease day was
organized by the Department
of Genetics Engineering SRM
University in association with
the Cambrionics Life Science
(Start Up). Children were called
into the SRM University campus
from the Sankalp School and
the students from the genetics
department spent a full day तकनीक और करियर में खोए समाज को ह्रदय के व्याकरण की
with them playing, singing, जरूरत है। प्रमे , श्रद्धा, उत्साह ,भक्ति, करुणा जैसे शताब्दियों
dancing and drawing. The two से मनुष्य के जीवन को उत्कर्ष देने वाले भाव भी आज के समय
speakers called in on the day में बीमार नजर आ रहे हैं। यो प्रेम से बड़ा कोई रसायन नहीं है,
of the event were Dr. Sujatha पर इतने फिल्मी गीतों और वैलेंटाइनों के बीच जीवन में प्रेम का
Jagdeesha and Dr. Govindasamy दांपत्य- राग तलाक में बिखर रहा है। श्रद्धा तथाकथितों के चरणों
Kumaramanickavel who spoke में विकलांग है। करियर की चिंता युवा शक्ति को मैकेनिकल दौड़
extensively on rare diseases, its लगवा रही है। ऐसे में साहित्य उन मनोभावों को सींचने का काम
importance, diagnosis, problems कर रहा है, जो वास्तविकताओं से टकराते की प्रतरोध शक्ति
the society faces, etc. At the देता है और कोमल सम्वेदनाओं से जीवनी शक्ति भी देता है। ये
end of the event, the students विचार एसआरएम विज्ञान एवं तकनीकी संस्थान के विज्ञान
from the Sankalp School were एवं मानविकी संकाय के हिंदी विभाग द्वारा आयोजित राष्ट्रीय
provided with lunch packets. संगोष्ठी में साहित्यकार प्रोफेसर बी.एल.आच्छा ने व्यक्त किए।
A fundraising event for these सं स् थान द् वारा’ समाज में बढ़ते मनोविकार :हिं दी साहित् य
students was also organized in
के परिप्रेक्ष्य में’ विषय पर आयोजित राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी को
the form of a Marathon called
संबोधित करते हुए डॉक्टर सुधा त्रिवेदी ने कहा कि आक्रमकता
the Rareathon on 4th of March
,क् रोध, हिं सा जै से मनोविकार हमारी जिं द गी का हिस् सा बनते
2018 in which about 100 students
जा रहे हैं। करियर का दबाव भी युवा पीढ़ी के मनोविज्ञान का
from the campus took part. Poster
presentation competition was चिंतनीय हिस्सा है। इन सब से ऊपर है जिंदगी का आनंद और
also organized, the registration इसी को पाने में हमारी सार्थकता है। लेखिका रोचिका शर्मा ने
fees of which also went to the मनोविकारों के संतुलन के लिए सकारात्मक उपायों की चर्चा की
specially challenged students और युवा रंगकर्मी निखिल यादव ने भी युवा शक्ति की समस्या
from the Sankalp School for और उनसे निजात पाने के लिए सकारात्मक दृषट ् ि पर बल दिया।
the special. The students of the आरंभ में हिंदी विभागाध्यक्ष एस.प्रीति ने अतिथियों का स्वागत
genetics department along with किया और बताया की कैसे हम अपने समाज में खासकर युवा पीढ़ी
faculty left no stone unturned in में बढ़ते मनोविकार को कम कर सकते हैं। आज हम समाज को
adding all the good and positive एक नई दिशा दे और युवा पीढ़ी में नई बदलाव लाये इसलिये आज
elements to the event and made हम सब यहाँ एकत्रित हुए हैं। अंत में सभी का आभार प्रदर्शन
snapshots from Rare disease day it a grand success. सहायक प्रोफेसर डॉक्टर रजिया बेगम ने किया।
2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6 7
The Element Enigma: The Quest for
CHEMFLUX ’18 Knowledge begins
AMEESHA SHRIVASTAV
AISHWARYA A R
at Nocturnes ’18!
Chemflux is an Annual National
level Technical fest conducted TAVISHI PRIYAM
by the Department of Chemical SHUBHENDU OJAS
Engineering, SRM Institute of
Science and Technology. The
TEWARY Nocturnes
fest foments the engineer within
the students and gives them
The SRM Quiz Association,
consisting of a talented bunch
turned out to be
an opportunity to interact with
industrial experts. The event was
of quizzers from SRMIST,
organized a National Level Quiz
everything we
initiated in 2014 and has aided
over 1500 students to sculpt their
Fest, Nocturnes ’ recently. The
fest consisted of 4 quizzes with
had hoped for
abilities through more than 30
events in its previous editions.
The chief guest inaugurating the event different fields of focus and was
held at the MBA Seminar Hall and more
of the SRM Institute of Science
This year, the fest was themed and Technology. one of a kind on our campus.
on advancements in chemical We’re looking forward to a
technology and futuristic It commenced with one of the
similar response next year.”
applications. It was organised most popular quizzes, SciBizTech,
recently in the Bioengineering hosted by the esteemed quizmaster The event came to a bittersweet
block. As part of the fest, four Mr. Kiran Vijayakumar. The India end on the second day with the
major technical events were Quiz followed, handled by Abijit prize distribution for the final quiz,
conducted – Chemaze, Recalibrate, Hariharan and Anantharaman V. Lone Wolf. All the participants
Paper Presentation and Poster Along with the participants, the and the organisers were extremely
Presentation. Each event deeply audience members were given happy celebrating the success of
focused on shaping the thought equal opportunities to answer an amazing fest that provided
some of the questions and win incredible opportunities and
process and enhancing the abilities
attractive prizes. The third quiz unforgettable memories. Being
of students. The topics for paper
was an amalgamation of several the first flagship event organised
and poster presentations were Students participating in various events
different fields of interest - Movies, by the SRM Quiz Association,
Fuel Optimization, Advancements
Entertainment, Literature, Arts Nocturnes ’18 left every person
in Reaction Chemistry, Waste to
for the bibliophiles as well and Sports (MELAS). longing for the next edition.
Energy Conversion, Separation
of Techniques, Green Chemistry, as the dexterous ones. The With participants from several
Advanced Water Treatment non-technical events included states across the country and a
Methodology, Fluid Mechanics Minute To Win It, Treasure Hunt, total footfall of over 300, the
and Industrial Applications, Pictionary, Turn Coat, Memory fest was a major success. The
and Heat Transfer through Match and Football which the student heads of the Association,
Nanoscale and Bioprocess students found new, refreshing Venkat Lakshmanan and Varsha
Engineering. The topics helped and educative. Suresh, when asked about their
students relate their studies with experience said, “Nocturnes
the new advancements in their A large number of students
turned out to be everything
field of study and modern world participated in the event and
we had hoped for and more.
logistics. It also emphasised the treated their brains to an educative The event was a grand success
fact that subject knowledge is roller coaster ride. The organisers and the look of sheer joy and
incomplete without awareness and students passionately worked excitement on every participant’s
of the upcoming trends in the towards making the event a face through the quizzes assured
field. The fest also comprised success and look forward to the same and gave reason to pat
events of collective interests doing so in the future as well. Decorations for the event ourselves on the back. It means
a lot to us and all members of Mr. Kiran Vijayakumar
the association for this was, and elucidating a particular question
shall always be, an event that is in the SciBizTech Quiz
Sharing University and his workplace.
He talked about placements in
lectures, industrial visits,
internships, projects, etc. It
SRM. He was the second student was an interactive session
Experiences to get placed in placements in S and students got valuable
P Global Venture Pvt Ltd with information about the Aviation
STAFF WRITER a very good package, on seeing industry and he also gave an
his extraordinary performance; idea about how to choose
SRM Ramapuram B-School he was given promotion and he our specialization.
organized an alumni talk enjoyed taking responsibilities.
by Mr.Shri Sudharsahn He shared a few experiences
(Alumni2009-2011 Batch), where he was put down by his
Head-Operations, S P Global co-workers. He also shared
Ventures Pvt Ltd, Chennai. It his thoughts about recruitment
was an inspiring speech by process in Sp Global Ventures
Mr.Shri Sudharsan, where he and Air Asia. He assured students
shared his experience in SRM that he will assist them in guest
The organising committee of Nocturnes ’18
8 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6 9
MILAN 2018
STUTI ARORA round of sport events. Team spirit
ESHA DUTTA and leadership were displayed
in ounces as every individual
With immense expectations gave all that they had to make
for a star-studded line up, the it to the other side of the finish
11th edition of the national level line. A plethora of various other
annual cultural fest of SRM IST, cultural events were conducted
MILAN 2018 was inaugurated throughout the course of the day.
recently. Since its inception in Fun-filled events like Picturepedia,
2008, Milan has raised the bar Human Snakes and Ladders,
every year and has gained the Water Balloon Toss, and Picture
reputation of being the most Freak were organised to engage
awaited cultural fest of the year. the crowd. The food stalls were a
The five day festival was held constant source of attraction for
from the 7th to the 11th of March the foodies, as the menus ranged
and was superintended by the from mouth-watering burgers
to crispy spring potatoes, and
Directorate of Student Affairs. Actor Vijay Devarakonda during an interactive session with the audience.
from juices to thick shakes. The
The inaugural function on ‘ChoreoNite’ had a huge turnout
the 7th of March was presided in which a multitude of dance
over by Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, groups from various colleges The fifth day continued with
Founder Chancellor, SRM Institute came to participate. And later in a mime and various other shows
of Science and Technology the evening ‘The DJ Battle’ was held at T.P. Ganesan Auditorium.
along with Vijay Devarakonda– a show of talent by the young Students came to showcase their
Tollywood Actor, Vice Chancellor aspiring DJs, who enthralled drama talents, solo as well as in
Dr.Sandeep Sancheti, Registrar the crowd with their skills. The groups. A comedy show on the last
Prof. N. Sethuraman, and Dr. night was star studded with day of Milan featured acclaimed
(Col) C.P. Ramchandani Director– Miss India Pankhuri Gidwani, stand-up comedians Sorabh
Student Affair & Campus Life. and Bala Krish arriving in style Pant and Rahul Subramanian.
Vijay Devarakonda interacted to judge the Fashion Show The five days ended with a
with the students and inspired ‘Vogue Way’. Valedictory function, addressed
them to do better by following by renowned actress and social
‘Battle of Bands’ was an event
their dreams with true grit. Mr. media influencer Yashika Anand,
in which student bands competed Nucleya during his concert at Milan.
Devarakonda’s presence was who was invited as the chief
against each other for a cash
electrifying as the crowd was guest for the evening.
prize. The western version of the
excited about his presence. competition took place on the Milan is a fest that never
His speech was followed by third day, and was continued by fails to live up to its stature.
performances by the students. the eastern version on the fourth This year’s edition lasted a
The inaugural function was day. The enthusiastic students memorable week and provided
followed by a showing of the in the audience applauded and a platform for students to create
movie, ‘The Shape of Water’, cheered to the display of the many fun memories. Milan
by master storyteller, Guillermo skill and coordination of these 2018 witnessed a total footfall
del Toro. performers. of over 70,000 people from
On the second day, as the clock all over the country. Milan’s
The fourth day of Milan
struck midnight, the basketball grand success has left a huge
witnessed a concert by Nucleya.
court witnessed breath-taking mark in the history of cultural
The opening show was an
matches. Despite it being an odd fests across our nation and will
exhilarating performance by the
continue to do so in the future. Singer Amit Trivedi during his performance.
time of the day, the participants popular Indian DJ, Gritty Kid. The
displayed immense enthusiasm and evening was thoroughly enjoyed
dedication towards the sport they by the students. Nucleya made
worshipped. The next morning the audience groove to some of
started with the cricket field his most popular songs, ‘Bass
being flooded with spectators Rani’ and ‘Laung Gawacha’.
to watch the Gentleman’s game. The event was enjoyed by the
Later in the day, cultural events artist as well.
like Journalism, Stage Play,
“SRM Chennai was awesome!!
Western Dance, Block and
What an incredible crowd :)”,
Tackle, and Word Power were
said Nucleya in his instagram
keenly participated-in, by more
post. The fourth day also saw a
than 800 students from various
wider variety of events that many
colleges. The evening witnessed
colleges came to participate in
a power-packed performance
which included the final round
by the renounced singer and
of sports, GOT Trivia, Spotlight,
performer, Amit Trivedi. With
Beatbox battle, Rap battle and
his songs, he got the crowd on
tons of other events. An open
their feet and the melodious
mic also took place that invited
night was etched into everyone’s
people from the audience to
memory. come to the stage and perform
Day three witnessed the next poetry, sing, and dance.
10 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
Remembering
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam with
a Propulsion Laboratory
STAFF WRITER the Director was briefed by
Mr.T.Selvakumaran, Mr.A.Vinoth
On this day Prof. C.Muthamizh Kumar and Mr.KB Ravichandra
chelvan Director (E&T) Kumar, (faculty members of
inaugurated the newly established Aerospace Engineering) about the
Aerospace Propulsion and Material experimental facilities available
Testing labs. The two storeyed and their significance in grooming
structure housing these labs is undergraduate students.
located next to the maintenance In the B.Tech (Aerospace
workshop in the annexure campus. Engineering) curriculum there are
This building has been most two theory courses namely i) Air Testing laboratory has the testing
appropriately named in honor of breathing Propulsion and ii)Rocket equipment needed to cater to
Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam, a celebrated Propulsion. The experimental the requirements of the course
Space scientist, former President facilities available in the Aerospace in Applied Sold Mechanics as
of India and an internationally Propulsion lab will be very useful prescribed in the 2015 regulations.
known Youth icon. Dr.R.Vasudevan, in providing the students of
Head of Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering with much After the briefing the Director
department welcomed the chief needed practical understanding of addressed the students and advised
guest of the inaugural function by the various concepts of Aerospace them to excel in academics. The
presenting a bouquet. Immediately Propulsion, taught in the theory function concluded with a vote
after the ribbon cutting ceremony lectures. Similarly the Material of thanks. Prof. C.Muthamizhchelvan cutting the ribbon
never flashy and never followed
trends”. An Architectural Amalgamation : Exploring
Ar. B. V. Doshi’s approach the extent of the Indian Architectural Identity
towards architecture and design
has always been straight forward:
V. AMRUTHA a guest lecture and a presentation on-the-spot competitions like
a sound understanding of the
AISHWARYA A R by Ar. Chandavarkar, where Tri-hard, Apocalypse and Cluedo
materials, a hunger for finding
he explained his exciting engaged both the host as well
solutions and most importantly,
The third edition of the projects and his take on Indian as delegate colleges, helping in
deep respect towards Mother
Festival of Architecture and Built architecture. Apart from academic the cross pollination of ideas
Nature. His works exhibit
Environment - abbreviated FAB enlightenment, day one witnessed
unimposing grandiosity, a among young minds.
2018 - was organized and hosted a display of vibrant talents
character seldom found in the by the School of Architecture through performances by the FAB 2018 served as a platform
concrete and glass monstrosities and Interior Design, SRMIST, students of the host department. for budding architects and
that modern Indian architecture recently. This year’s event had The fashion show, especially, architectural academicians to
has sometimes witnessed. There ‘Architecture in Search of Indian
Putting India on the map: livened both the hosts and the interact, inspire and be inspired
Ar. B. V. Doshi.
is a precision and intellect in his Identity’ as its underlying theme. delegates and was a big hit. The by one another. The festival
ideologies yet his buildings use a
The commencement of the fest second day brought in a series
humble language to convey their culminated with a guest lecture
Doshi: took place with the inauguration of enriching guest lectures
relatability to the common man. and presentation by prominent
by chief guest, Architect Prem from eminent personalities of
All of his works illustrate the architecture fraternity, such architect, author and research
Chandavarkar of CnT Architects
A Dialect his design principle, prominent
ones being M. F. Hussain Art
and the Head of the Department,
Ar. C T Lakshmanan. The
as Ar. Krishnarao Jaisim, Ar.
Prasad Shetty and Ar. Swapnil
scholar, Ar. Yatin Pandya followed
by a vote of thanks from faculty
of Design Gallery, Ahmedabad (nicknamed
AmdavadniGufa), Indian Institute
inauguration was followed by Valvatkar. Back at the department, coordinator, Ms. Devika Ganesan.
of Management, Bangalore.
AMRUTHA VISWANATH He co-founded the prestigious
Centre for Environment, Planning,
When one thinks of architecture
and Technology in the year 1962
in the Indian context, one often
where he also teaches.
pictures either ancient temples
of the Cholan era or modernist Architecturally inclined from a
giants of Ar. Hafeez Contractor. young age, Doshi graduated from
Seldom does one think of realist, Sir J. J. School of Architecture.
sustainable and eco-friendly His collaborations include the
edifices? However, the recent likes of Louis Kahn and Le
felicitation of the Pritzker Prize Corbusier, receiving mentorship
- often dubbed ‘the Nobel of from the same. With Doshi
Architecture’ - to Indian Architect being the first Indian Pritzker
Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi has laureate, an open dialogue
shed light on Indian architecture has commenced between the
in a holistic manner. The Pritzker architecture fraternity of India
jury described him as “serious, and the Indian citizen. To many more such successes: the FAB student and faculty coordinators2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6 11
For Progress: A Women’s Day Celebration
TAVISHI PRIYAM Nagarajan, Professional Indian
Woman Racer also graced the
The International Women’s
audience with their presence
Day is celebrated on 8th March
as the special guests of honor.
throughout the world every
The ceremony commenced
year. Whether it is to celebrate with a classical Bharatanatyam
the progress women have made performance by the students
over the past few decades or of the institute. The welcome
to raise awareness for the still address was delivered by Dr.
prominent gender inequality, N. Chandraprabha, Director
this day is the focal point of of Medical & Health Sciences
the global movement towards focussing on the theme of the
gender parity. event and the need for gender
SRM Institute of Science and equality in these times.
Technology took the initiative Female faculty members and The auspicious lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries
to celebrate this day in order to students participated in various
unite the students and motivate events and won awards for the
them to act gender inclusive. same. In addition to this, devices
The General Secretary of Tamil such as hearing aids and TLM
Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party, (Teaching Learning Material)
Smt. Vanathi Srinivasan was kits were distributed to children
the chief guest for this occasion. by the National Institute for
The ceremony took place at Empowerment of Persons with
TP Ganesan Auditorium. The Multiple Disabilities. The entire
theme for the day was “Press for day was extremely bright and
Progress” which blended well left a smile on everyone’s face.
into the pious atmosphere of The day came to a bittersweet
the event. Mrs. Meenu Subbiah, end as the vote of thanks was
Director, M/S. Meenu Subbiah delivered by Vice-Chairman,
Diamonds LLP and Ms. Shruthi WGRC, Dr. E. Poovammal.
Enfuse: The Student
is to spread awareness on the stands for and what is expected important pieces of knowledge
efficiency of energy management of the student council. He also he shared with the audience.
by conducting conference, articulated all the collaborations
Chapter 2018
Once his talk was over, prizes
seminars, workshops and training that ENFUSE has with various
industries and companies, focusing were handed out to students who
programs in different regions
on the facts about energy saving won a contest held previously and
of the country. It is the hope of
and various methods already then after a brief questionnaire
SHREYA CHAUDHARY welcoming the core members this student chapter to bridge
provided by ENFUSE. National round the host gracefully signed
of Team ENFUSE of SRM IST, the link between the industries
Mission on Enhanced Energy off and thanked everyone in
ENFUSE (Energy and Fuel President of the student chapter, and the student body, here at
Users Association of India) Efficiency (NMEEE), amongst attendance as the turnout was
Mr. A. Aswin, Rd. Vijayakumar our campus.
is a non-profit organization others, was one of the many grand.
(HOD of EE Dept.) and Rd. R.
The guest of honor spoke for
(NGO) comprising many Indian Sridhar (faculty coordinator)
Organizations who are producers a few minutes about the core
and users of all forms of energy. The main purpose of ENFUSE meaning of what ENFUSE
It was formed in 1950 with the
main purpose to maximize the
effectiveness of energy and fuel
usage in our country.
The event was inaugurated
recently by the chief guest
Mr. S. Ramalingam, National
president of ENFUSE along
with the student chapter core
team members. The ceremonial
lighting of the lamp officially Chief guest Mr S. Ramalingam, National president of ENFUSE(left),
started the event with the host ENFUSE core team of the dept. of EEE in SRM IST, Chennai. student and staff members of ENFUSE core team SRM IST, Chennai.12 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
Ultron 2.0:
A Diversified Platform
BHAVYA MISHRA and took home some unforgettable rush. Ultron 2.0 also provided
memories. the participants with a number
The second edition of the of internships to choose from.
The technical domain had the
Computer Science departmental Internships were offered by
events Tech Quiz and Tech Hunt
fest, Ultron, was organized by various nationally recognized
to test the technical knowledge
the CSE Association recently. organizations like Internshala,
of the participants. The non-
The event was categorized The Climber, SPI Cinemas,
technical domain was categorized
into four domains - Technical, MyCaptain, Stoned Santa,
into Open Mic, Shipwreck,
A workshop underway Non-Technical, Gaming and Campskil and more.
Filmmaking and Stranger Quiz.
Sports. Ultron 2.0 received an
The last rounds of the Tech Quiz Rishabh Anand, Joint Secretary,
overwhelming 600+ registrations,
and the Stranger Quiz were CSEA, said, “Pulling of a fest
a significant increase over the
conducted in collaboration with in a matter of 7 days including
previous edition.
the SRM Quiz Association to ideation, curation, publicity and
To give a glimpse of what the make the quizzing experience sales made Ultron 2.0 the most
fest had to offer, a roadshow was even more wholesome. A variety memorable event of my life. This
conducted, attracting students of games like FIFA 18, CS: GO, was all possible because of the
across all departments. The crowd Blur, Mini Militia were offered team. Kudos to the team! Ultron
witnessed numerous beatboxing under the Gaming domain while is now a brand.” The fest came
battles amongst talented students the sports domain provided the to a successful conclusion, as
of SRM. Students along with participants with options like the organizers and participants
some teachers grooved to the badminton, cricket, football and enjoyed every moment of the
head-banging beats of DJ Zymace basketball for the adrenaline journey.
The organizing team of Mozofest’18
Mozofest: An
open source
carnival
SAMADRITA SAHA any one of the four available
tracks (including Artificial
SHUBHENDU OJAS
Intelligence, the Internet of Things
TEWARY and Augmented and Virtual
Reality) and had to come up
SRMKZILLA, the Mozilla
with a minimum viable product
Campus Club of SRM Institute at the end of the stipulated time.
of Science and Technology, Participants engaged in an intense CS:GO game
A FOSS (Free and Open-Source
organised the third edition Software) meetup was held on
of Mozofest, an open source the third and final day of the
technical fest, recently. The fest event. The meetup was graced by
included a hackathon, a number of experienced professionals from
workshops and various technical the Mozilla community who spoke
and non-technical events. on topics encompassing web
The first day of Mozofest technologies, machine learning
witnessed a large number of and content management systems.
enthusiastic participants turning Among the many speakers
up for the coding and quizzing present were Mr. Mehul Patel,
events. Two workshops were who conducted a session on
conducted on the second day: one multi-factor authentication and
on WebVR by Karan Ganesan and Mr. Suresh Kumar who spoke
another on Rust by Jayesh Katta on the subject of networking.
Ramalingaiah. A twenty-four- With an overall turnout of
hour-long hackathon that aimed around six hundred students,
to empower the participants to Mozofest’18 was a phenomenal
solve day to day problems also success and it promises to return
kick-started on the second day. next year with even greater zeal
The participants could work on and splendour. Participants engaged in an intense CS:GO game2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6 13
ICAME - Exploiting Innovations
RIYA MAURYA The conference lured
The 2nd International
experts and intellectuals
Conference on Advances in from around the world,
Mechanical Engineering (ICAME) who came in to discuss
was conducted in SRM Institute and exchange ideas on
of Science and Technology
recently. Dr.T.R Parivendhar,
the recent developments
Chancellor, SRM Institute in the field of Mechanical
of Science and Technology E Engineering
inaugurated the conference. The
Se Jin Park, Director, Korea
chief guest for the event was Mr.
Research Institute of Standards
S.Sarvanan, General Manager,
and Science (KRISS), South
Ford Motor Company Private
Korea gave his talk on the use Eminent speakers of the ICRAMC ’18 conference being presented with mementos by
Ltd. The Guest of Honour, Dr. of IoT to monitor the health of Dr T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Lung-Jieh Yang (Professor, older adults. Mr. Adrian Harris,
Tamkang University, Editor
in Chief Journal of Applied
Senior Scientist, Micro Materials
Ltd, UK conducted a tutorial
Providing a platform for young minds
Science and Engineering, Taiwan) workshop on Nano Mechanics
about the importance of sharing AKSHAYA RAJAN
and Measurements. Selected
publications and research work. papers from the conference were AISHWARYA A R
The conference lured experts published in Scopus Indexed
Journal. The Department of Chemistry,
and intellectuals from around the
SRM Institute of Science and
world, who came in to discuss The Vice-Chancellor, SRM Technology hosted the 2nd
and exchange ideas on the recent Institute of Science and technology International Conference on
developments in the field of Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, in his Recent Advances in Material
Mechanical Engineering. About felicitation speech wished success Chemistry (ICRAMC’18) recently.
520 technical presentations were to all delegates and expressed It was held in association with
made from India and abroad. gratitude to all the experts and the Alternative Energies and gave a presidential address South Korea. 300 research
Five plenary keynote speakers scholars for gracing the conference Atomic Energy Commission and spoke about how the articles were received during
from renowned international with their knowledge. Dr. D. (CEA), France and IRD India at conference provided a platform the conference which were
institutions were the highlight of Kingsly Jeba Singh, Dean, School Dr. T. P. Ganeshan Auditorium. for young minds to learn and submitted as manuscripts for
the conference. This was followed of Mechanical Engineering, share innovative ideas. He publication in the Materials
by a round-table meeting where praised the department for The conference began with concluded his speech by inviting Today Proceedings. Poster
the latest technical findings conducting such a wonderful the inaugural function. The the other speakers on stage and presentations and contributed
were discussed in depth. Dr. conference. chief guest of the conference, presenting them with mementos. talks were also held. Honourable
Prof. Virander Singh Chauhan, After the inaugural function, Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra
Chairman, NAAC Executive the technical sessions began.
Modi and Honourable Vice
Committee, inaugurated the event There were 12 technical sessions
President, Dr. Venkaiah Naidu
with a brief speech on the theme conducted by the speakers – Dr.
of the conference. He also gave wished the students success
Ing. Jens Hauesen from BMTI,
a very informative presentation through their messages. The
Germany, Dr. Eric Doris from
on translational research. He CEA, France, Prof. Chang students along with faculty
focused on inter-disciplinary Woo Lee from Kyung Hee who attended the conference
research and the importance of University, South Korea, Dr. said the event helped them
having a platform for discussion B. Chandrasekaran, CLRI, gain international exposure and
on scientific advancements. The Chennai, Dr. David Audisio, Dr. knowledge. They also said that
conference was then presided by Edmond Gravel, Dr. Frederick it would be a stepping stone
Dr T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Taran and Dr. Gregory Pieters for their future endeavours and
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice-Chancellor, SRMIST, concluded the Chancellor, SRM Institute of from CEA, France along with a were glad to have attended such
conference with his words of praise and motivation. Science and Technology, who couple of speakers from DGIST, a prestigious event.
Simulation Softwares for Electrical Engineers
STAFF WRITER Professor (S.G). The workshop the industry orientation. This
started with the networking workshop provided a platform
The EEE department in among the various participants, to share the knowledge and
association with IEEE SRM where they gathered knowledge expertise in the usage of several
Student Branch organized and escalated their idea with one softwares as mentioned below
a two days workshop on another. This workshop paved Dig SILENT, Power World
“Simulation Softwares for the way of offering the student Simulator, Magnet, Typhoon HIL
Electrical Engineers”. This community common discussion Simulation, Lab View, Proteus,
workshop was conducted ground in advocating the utilization Mat Lab, Solid Works The
recently at Simulation Lab in of different simulation softwares workshop ended with a feedback
ESB block. It was an initiative for electrical engineers using from the students advocating
taken by the EEE department the emerging recent advanced for further arrangement of such
under the guidance of Dr. techniques and resources as it workshop in the near future
K Vijayakumar, HOD/EEE would help the students to bridge and for further enriching their Student members, Dr.S.Padmini, Assistant Professor (S.G),
and Dr. S.Padmini Assistant the gap between academics and knowledge and skills. Dr.K.Vijayakumar (HOD/EEE)14 2018 | Spectrum | Volume 11 Number 6
A stride nearer to
hierarchically structured
materials, a calming reality
STAFF WRITER involves in integration of science
and technology and released the
Many materials exhibit conference proceedings. She
hierarchical structure; the also delivered a plenary talk on
hierarchical aspects of structure “Meteorological Structures”.
can be considered for descriptive
About 100 faculty members,
purposes, for analysis and for
Scientists & Research scholars
synthesis. Hierarchical material
from educational institutions
microstructures can exhibit
along with various Research
dramatic increases in compressive
& Development laboratories
strength compared with that of
across the country attended the
solids of similar density with conference and presented their
conventional structure. An research findings. Dr.V.Subbiah Bharathi, Dean (E&T), SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram Campus,
intriguing possibility is that of Chennai delivering Presidential Address in NCHSM 2018 on 16th February 2018.
simultaneously achieving high Dr. L. Sudha, Professor & Head
values of strength and toughness, of the Department of Physics, Dr.V.Subbiah Bharathi, Dean
for which ordinarily there is a Convener of NCHSM 2018 (E&T), SRM Institute of Science
trade-off. Hierarchical structure welcomed the august gathering & Technology,Ramapuram
can also permit one to achieve and presented the overview of the Campus,Chennai honouring
extremal values of unusual conference. Eminent scientists the Chief Guest Dr. B. Amudha,
properties such as negative from prestigious institutions Director (Inspectorate & Research
Poisson’s ratios. There is the presented plenary and invited Division), Regional Meteorological
further possibility of designing talks on a range of topics. Centre, India Meteorological
new materials with extreme Renowned professionals like Department (IMD), Chennai in
values of other physical properties Prof. S. Balakumar, Director, NCHSM 2018 on 16th February
such as thermal expansion or National Centre for Nanoscience 2018.
piezoelectricity. and Nanotechnology, University
In view of the above, the of Madras, Guindy Campus,
Department of Physics, SRM Chennai Dr. P. Murugavel,
Institute of Science & Technology, Associate Professor, Department
Ramapuram campus organised of Physics, IIT-Madras, Chennai, Participant received Best oral
the 6th National Conference Dr. R. Justin Joseyphus, Assistant presentation award from Dr.
on Hierarchically Structured Professor, Department of Physics, N.Vijayan, Senior Scientist,
Materials National Institute of Technology, Crystal Growth and X-Ray
Tiruchirappalli & Dr. V. Sridharan, Analysis Section, CSIR-National
(NCHSM 2018) on February Scientific Officer SOG, Condensed Physical Laboratory, New Delhi.
16 & 17th 2018. The conference Matter Physics Division, MSG,
was sponsored by Council of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic
Scientific and Industrial Research, Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam,
New Delhi. Dr. G. Sai Saravanan, Scientist
Dr. V. Subbiah Bharathi, ‘G’, Defence Research and areas of conference, the best
Dean (E&T), SRM Institute Development Organization oral and poster presentations
of Science & Technology, (DRDO), SMRC at Gallium were awarded. This was a big
Ramapuram Campus presided Arsenide Enabling Technology boost for the budding scientists
over the inaugural function Centre (GAETEC), Hyderabad, to carry on with their interest
and he outlined the importance Dr. Santoshkumar D Bhat, Senior in research.
of gathering researchers and Scientist, Central Electrochemical
Dr. N.Vijayan, Senior Scientist,
faculties to work for the progress Research Institute (CECRI), CSIR
Crystal Growth and X-Ray
of science and technology. He Madras Complex, Taramani,
Analysis Section, CSIR-National
also stressed the role of science Chennai and Dr. N.Vijayan, Senior
Physical Laboratory, New
serving industrial purposes, and Scientist, Crystal Growth and
Delhi encouraged the potential
also become decisive to solve X-Ray Analysis Section, CSIR-
research contenders to achieve
National Physical Laboratory, Release of Conference Proceedings in NCHSM 2018.
the problems in the physical and speculate in their field
sciences. Dr. K.C. Udaiyakumar, New Delhi delivered their invited
whilst delivering the valedictory
Vice Principal (Academic), talk which enthused the young
address. In the valedictory
SRM Institute of Science & researcher.
function, Dr. B.Venkatachalapathy,
Technology, Ramapuram campus Research Scholars and Scientists Dean Research, SRM Institute
felicitated the gathering. Dr. B. from leading Universities, of Science & Technology,
Amudha, Director (Inspectorate Colleges and R&D laboratories Ramapuram campus felicitated
& Research Division), Regional contributed and presented their the gathering and addressed the
Meteorological Centre, India research findings on topics such significance of research work
Meteorological Department as Nanomaterials, Crystal Growth in the field of hierarchically
(IMD), Chennai graced the and Characterisation, Magnetic structured materials and mentioned
conference as a Chief Guest. and Semiconducting Materials, that the conference which was
She delivered inaugural and Materials Characterization, conducted would enormously
keynote address and specified Electronic Structure of Materials, facilitate the academic community
the scope of Hierarchically Thin films. Based on the most to allocate their knowledge for
Structured Materials, how it innovative and challenging the betterment of society. Best Oral Presentation Award to Participants.You can also read
