3rd Research Scholars' Summit
Inspire, Ignite, Innovate
October 10-11, 2025
About the Summit
SRM University-AP is organising the third edition of its prestigious Research Scholar’s Summit on October 10 – 11, 2025. The aim of this summit is to highlight the latest research trends in universities and educational institutes from across India, providing scholars from diverse research backgrounds the ideal platform to exchange ideas and information. The summit seeks to uphold its motto of “inspire, ignite, and innovate”, helping the country’s young research community pursue cutting-edge research and build impactful careers. The summit will promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research and boost connections among academicians and researchers. Join us to explore the frontiers of scientific knowledge, engage in vibrant discussions, and contribute to an inquisitive, innovative, research-driven 21st century India.
The Summit is open to research scholars of SRM University-AP as well as universities and institutions from all over India. There will be parallel sessions for oral as well as poster presentations from each thematic area, to showcase cutting-edge research work from diverse fields. The work of participants will be evaluated by a committee of experts, and the best presentations will receive prizes and certificates. Both full-time and part-time PhD scholars are eligible to submit and present their papers and ideas for the problem-solving challenge. However, all work must be original and free of plagiarism. The details and timeline for registration, submission, and fees payment for different categories of research scholars are mentioned in the event brochure. The decision to accept or reject abstracts and ideas for the problem-solving challenge will be overseen by a panel of expert reviewers and intimated to research scholars via email.
Join us to explore the frontiers of scientific knowledge, engage in vibrant discussions, and contribute to an inquisitive, innovative, research-driven 21st century India.
Important Dates
3rd Research Scholar Summit
October 10-11, 2025
Abstract Submission
August 29, 2025
Last Date of Abstract Submission
September 25, 2025
SRMAP Solve-a-thon Submission
September 04, 2025
Last Date SRMAP Solve-a-thon Submission
September 26, 2025
Acceptance Date
September 28, 2025
Early Bird Registration
September 29, 2025
Call for Abstracts
Ph. D scholars (both full time and part time) from SRM University-AP and other Indian universities and institutions are eligible to submit and present their papers. They must keep in mind the following rules:
- The abstract should not exceed one page.
- The abstracts must be submitted along with a similarity/plagiarism report (showing less than 20% plagiarism).
- The decision of abstract acceptance will be in the hands of a panel of experts and will be intimated to the scholars via email.
- A Best Research Paper Award (based on presentation) will be selected by the Evaluation Committee created for each group.
Registration
| Registration | Fees |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration for Ph.D Scholars | 500/- |
| Early Bird Registration for Post-Docs/Faculty | 1000/- |
| Spot Registration for Ph. D Scholars | 1000/- |
| Spot Registration for Post-Docs/Faculty | 1250/- |
| ***Registration Fees covers kit, lunch/tea, participation certificate | |
Cash Prizes will be awarded to the winners
Thematic Areas:
The 3rd Research Scholars’ Summit will feature a diverse array of topics, including but not limited to:
Thematic Areas 1:
Engineering and Technology
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics
- Next-Generation Security and Privacy Technologies
- Cloud, Edge, and IoT Technologies
- Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Immersive Technologies
- Wireless Communication and Networking Technologies
- Next-Generation Technologies: NLP, Generative AI, and Quantum Computing
- Interdisciplinary Research for Next-Generation Solutions
- Power Converters & Control for EV and Renewable
- Energy applications / smart grid technologies
- VLSI Design and CAD Tools / RF & Microwave Engineering
- Additive Manufacturing/ Material Science / Robotics/3D Printing/Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
- Application of AI/ML in Electrical Engineering
- Environment and Sustainability / Water and Sanitation
- Structural engineering / Geotechnical engineering /
- Transportation engineering / Remote Sensing & GIS
- Drone Technology
- Life cycle assessment
- Resource reutilization and circular economy
Thematic Areas 3:
Management, Social Sciences & Humanities
- Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Technology and Society.
- Marginalisation and their Media Representation; Media and National Identities; Media and Artificial Intelligence; Democracy and Citizen Journalism; Social-Media, Fake News and Fact Checking; Film Studies
- Globalization and Cultural Identity; Indian Diaspora; Material Culture and Society; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Glocalization.
- Translation Studies; Ecocriticism and Ecofeminism; Popular Indian Fiction; Memory Studies; Visual Literature; Literature from the Margins; Life Writing; Game Studies.
- Global History, Empire and Imperialism; Colonial Encounters and Representations; Identity formation and transformation in history; Gender History; Identity, Heritage and History; History in Public Sphere
- Global Governance and Economic Transition of the Global South; Poly-crisis and Global Shocks; Development, Livelihood, and SDGs; CSR Strategies for a Sustainable Future; Fintech Revolution; AI in Human Resources.
- Dark Triad (Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy); Mental Health and Well Being; Adolescent Mental Health; Digital Detox; Role of Positive Psychology.
Thematic Areas 5:
Engineering and Society
- Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (STIP).
- Ethics, Equity, and Governance in Emerging Technologies (AI, Biotech, Data).
- Education Technologies and Pedagogical Innovations
- Human-Technology Interaction and the Future of Work.
- Technology for Social Inclusion and Empowerment.
Thematic Areas 2:
Medicine, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Fisheries
- Climate-Smart Agriculture and environment
- Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Food Security and Nutrition
- One Health and Zoonotic Diseases
- Biology / Clinical / Medical Research
Thematic Areas 4:
Applied sciences and computational physics
- Advance Materials
- Device Physics
- High Energy Physics
- Optics and Photonics
- Functional Nano Material and Nano Technology
- Machine Learning for Advanced Material Prediction
- Computational Chemistry
- Computational Physics
- Computational Biophysics
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Applications
- Healthcare Technologies
- Mathematics
- Emerging technologies in Applied Sciences
Organisers
Patrons
- Dr T R Paarivendhar, Chancellor, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh
- Dr P Satyanarayana, Pro- Chancellor, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh
- Prof. Manoj Kumar Arora, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh
- Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Pro-Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh
Chairman
- Prof. D Narayana Rao, Executive Director- Research, SRM Group of Institutions
- Prof. Ranjith Thapa, Dean-Research, SRM University-AP,
Faculty Mentors- Conveners
- Dr Harish Puppala, Department of Civil Engineering, SRM University AP
- Dr Bishwa Bhushan Sahoo, Paari School of Business, SRM University-AP
PhD Scholars - Conveners
- Pranav Prashant Dagwar, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Debolina Roy, Department of Political Science
PhD Scholars – Co-Conveners
- Boobalan D, Department of Physics
- Inakali Sumi, Department of Political Science
- Garikapati Hima Bindu, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Co-chairman
- Prof. CV Tomy, Dean-School of Engineering and Sciences
- Prof. Vishnupad, Dean-Easwari School of Liberal Arts
- Dr S V Ramana Rao, Dean-Paari school of Business
Members
- Dr Sujith Kalluri, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Dr Manikandan V M, Department of Computer science and Engineering
- Dr Tarkeshwar M, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Dr Ravi Kumar, Department of Physics
- Dr Kamatham Narayanaswamy, Department of Chemistry
- Dr Shaiju Panchikkil, Department of Computer science and Engineering
PhD Scholars - Members
- Manikanta B, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Deblina Roy, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Susmita Singha Roy, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Kogula Krishnakumar. K, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Jotiba Pandurang Powar, Department of Chemistry
- Gokul S, Department of Chemistry
- Amit Das, Department of History
- Bharath Kumar, Department of Anthropology
- Reshmi China, Department of English
- Shivani Tiwari, Department of Biology
- CH Saikalyan, Department of Civil Engineering
- Jitendra Shit, Department of Computer science and Engineering
- Pooja, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
- Penumarthi Sandhya, Department of Management
- Sayani Banerjee (Shomudro), Department of English
SRM AP Solve-a-Thon
The SRM AP Solve-a-Thon is an exciting innovation marathon designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving among budding researchers and technologists. Organised as part of the 3rd Research Scholars’ Summit at SRM University-AP, this solve-a-thon will challenge participants to develop impactful, solution-oriented innovations addressing real-world problems.
The solve-a-thon will provide a platform for scholars to brainstorm, prototype, and present innovative ideas, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches and modern tools. Teams will be evaluated on creativity, technical feasibility, scalability, and potential impact.
With a blend of competitive spirit and collaborative learning, SRM AP solve-a-thon aims to nurture innovation culture, highlight cross-domain problem solving, and encourage participants to push the boundaries of research-driven applications. Winners will receive recognition, certificates, and an opportunity to further develop their solutions with expert mentorship.
Problem Statements are as follows:
- Smart Community Health Monitoring and Early Warning System for Water-Borne Diseases
- Smart Crop Advisory System for Small and Marginal Farmers
- Waste Segregation Monitoring System for Urban Local Bodies
- Intelligent Pesticide Sprinkling System Based on Plant Infection Levels
- Low-Cost Water Purifiers for Large-Scale Deployment in Rural Areas
- Disaster Response Drone for Remote Areas
- AI-Powered Personal Farming Assistant
- Smart Traffic Management System for Urban Congestion
- Innovative Drainage System for Large-Scale Deployment
- Low-Cost Sensors for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring
Event Details
- October 10 & 11, 2025
- SRM University-AP
- Onsite
- Open to All
- 2–5 members
Join us in this intellectual sprint where ideas meet execution, and research transforms into real-world impact.
| Registration | Fees |
|---|---|
| Academicians | Rs. 500/- |
| Industry | Rs. 1000/- |
| On-spot | Rs. 1500/- |
Contact Us
Mr Pranav Prashant Dagwar
Research Scholar
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
SRM University-AP
Email: pranavprashant_dagwar@srmap.edu.in
Phone No: 8917230745
Ms Debolina Roy
Research Scholar
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering
SRM University-AP
Email: pranavprashant_dagwar@srmap.edu.in
Phone No: 8917230745
Travel Info
The SRM University–AP, Amaravati campus is located between the cities Vijaywada and Guntur. It can be reached from various parts of the country in several ways:
By Rail
Those coming from other states of India by train, should get down at the Vijaywada railway station (railway code: BZA), which is well connected with almost all parts of the country. One can also use the Guntur railway station (code: GNT). From the stations, you need to get a taxi to come to the SRM University campus.
By Air
The nearest airport (about 45km) is the Vijaywada international airport (IATA: VGA). You need to get a taxi from the airport to get to the SRM University campus.
By Bus
The buses operated by APSRTC from Pandit Nehru bus station and NTR bus station connect the city with Vijaywada and Guntur respectively.