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Prof. S. Salivahanan From the Principal’s Desk Principal 4 Publications in Journals Prof. B. Srinivasan Director - SoMCA 7 Honest Criticism Prof. P. Ramasamy Dean - Research Forever Prof. Sunita Nair 8 Photo Gallery Dept. of Chemistry 10 Shiv Nadar Foundation Leadership Prof. S. Thiruvenkataswami Dept. of English Conclave 2016 Dr. Divya John 11 Inauguration of SNU Dept. of English Award for Mrs. Kala Vijayakumar 12 Tamil Section 13 First Conference at English Dept Tribute 2016 4th Edition of SYCon SSN Research Day 2016 14 Engineering : Boon or Curse ? Report on Instincts 2k16

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“From the President’s Desk...” Mrs. Kala Vijayakumar At the outset, I am very happy to note that all the module" at the 15th ISTE TN and Pondicherry Section departments have conducted workshops, FDPs and Annual Convention under the guidance of Dr. V. Rajini, Conferences during this quarter. I congratulate the English Prof. of EEE, on 5 Feb 2016. Department for having conducted the first national level conference. I wish that such academic activities grow A significant event to cherish during this quarter is the further in numbers as well as quality. “Leadership Conclave 2016” conducted by Shiv Nadar Foundation on 13 Feb 2016 at the HCL Technology Hub in Research interest evinced by students at SSN is a Noida. The event tried to develop conversations amidst the noteworthy feature. The management will continue to members of all the institutions that come under Shiv Nadar encourage and support such events. I am happy that Foundation, namely, SSN, Vidya Gyan, Shiv Nadar School, Hamsa Zagriya, Harsha Vardhini, Dharani (2015 batch) Shiv Nadar University etc. I wish that this conversation have received the ISTE-Manakula Vinayagar Award for continues to grow for the benefit of all members. the best student project titled, "Energy recovery scheme to harvest energy from partially shaded photovoltaic My best wishes to all of you.

“From the Principal’s Desk...” Dr. S. Salivahanan Every quarter SSN abounds in activities, thus proving that The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a the institution has set goals and is trying to achieve them one-day workshop on “New Trends in Welding Technology” step by step. on 21 Mar 2016.

The Department of IT organized a winter school on “Speech The Department of Chemical Engineering organized and Audio Processing" on the theme "Speech Prosody” from 8 7th one-day National Conference on “Recent Trends in to 11 Jan 2016; a two-day workshop on "Research Prospects Chemical Energy and Environmental Engineering" on in Image Fusion and Registration" on 1 & 2 Feb 2016; a 18 Mar 2016. one-day workshop on “Fundamental Analysis & Processing of Image & Video with Computing Techniques” on 7 March The Department of English organized the first national 2016; and a two-day workshop on "The Internet of Things - conference on “Teaching English Language to the 21st Hands-on with Raspberry Pi" on 22& 23 March 2016. Century Learners” on 19 & 20 Feb 2016.

The Department of EEE conducted a Faculty Development The Department of Physics conducted a national level Training Programme approved by Anna University on conference on “Advanced Materials” on 21 & 22 Mar 2016. “Advanced Control System” from 18 to 25 Jan 2016; a one-day seminar on “Steel Structures” on 04 Feb 2016; a SSN IEEE Student Branch and ISTE jointly arranged a Hands-on workshop on “Pspice and Psim” on 20 Feb 2016, program on “Awareness of DRDO and Its Products & Job and the 3rd International Conference on Electrical Energy opportunities in DRDO” on 8 Mar 2016. The department Systems from 17 to 19 March 2016. level SSN Business IDEA Contest 2016 was conducted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SSN The Department of ECE organized the AP-S workshop on Business Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology (BEST) Key Electromagnetic Concepts from 20 to 22 Jan 2016, Centre, in association with the Industry Institute Partnership and hosted the IEEE International Conference on “Wireless Cell on 23 Mar 2016. Communication, Signal Processing and Networking” from 23 to 25 Mar 2016. I extend my congratulations to Dr. R. Seyezhai, Asso. Prof./ EEE, for having received the Best Academic Researcher The Department of CSE organized a one-day National Level Award for the Year 2015 from the Association of Scientists, Seminar on "Predictive Analytics - Big Data and Health Care" Developers and Faculties and Dr. T. Sree Sharmila, Asso. on 12 Feb 16; a two-day workshop on "LaTeX Software" by Prof./IT, for having received “Young Women Achiever Award SSN-CSI student chapter on 17-18 Feb 2016; a National (Engineering)” from Venus International Foundation, Conference on “Internet of Things and Data Analytics” on 18 Mar 2016; and a workshop on "Version Control System Chennai. using Git," by SSN-CSI student chapter on 23 Mar 2016. The NSS Unit and YRC Unit of SSN organized a one-day The Department of BME organized a workshop on “Blood Donation Camp” in the campus on 26 Feb 2016. “Digital Signal Processing” on 22 & 23 Feb 2016; and a I thank Shiv Nadar Foundation for organizing “Leadership two-day National Conference sponsored by ICMR on Conclave 2016” which I attended alongwith the HODs in “Advancements in Biomedical Engineering and Sciences” February 2016 at New Delhi. Through this, we understand on 3 and 4 March 2016. that goals become within our comfortable reach when they The Department of Civil Engineering organized a one-day are compartmentalized for clear cut and stress-free action. workshop on “Recent Advancements in Remediation” on This reminds me of Gean Gordon’s words: “ Life is hard, By 17 Mar 2016. the yard, By the inch, It’s a cinch (simple task).”

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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS 1. Sujatha, R. and Rajalaxmi, T.M., “Hierarchical 11. K. Madheswari and N. Venkateswaran, "An Fuzzy Hidden Markov Chain for Web Applica- Optimal Weighted Averaging Fusion Strategy tions”, International Journal of Information for Thermal and Visible images using Dual Technology & Decision Making, Vol.15, No.1, pp. Tree Discrete Wavelet Transform and Particle Swarm Optimization", Multimedia Tools And 83-117, January 2016. Applications, January 2016. 2. S. Rajalakshmi, N. Deepika, C.S. Srivardhini, A.C. 12. Jino Hans William, N. Venkateswaran, Srinath Vignesh and D.V. Vignesh, "SDN Controller for LTE Narayanan, and Sandeep Ramachandran, “An Networks" in International Journal of Computer Example-Based Super-Resolution Algorithm for Applications, pp. 31-36, January 2016. Selfie Images”, The Scientific World Journal, 3. S.Kavitha and K.K.Thyagharajan, "Efficient January 2016. DWT-based fusion techniques using genetic 13. R. Ravisankar, Y. Raghu, A. Chandrasekaran, algorithm for optimal parameter estimation", Soft M. Suresh Gandhi, P. Vijayagopal and B. Computing Journal, January 2016. Venkatraman, “Determination of natural 4. Pridhivi Prasanth and R. Seyezhai, "Investigation radioactivity and the associated radiation of Four Phase Interleaved Boost Converter Under hazards in building materials used in Polur, Open Loop and Closed Loop Control Schemes Tiruvannamalai District using gamma ray for Battery Charging Applications", International spectrometry with statistical approach”, 163, Journal of Advances in Materials Science and 41-52, Journal of Geochemical Exploration, Engineering (IJAMSE), pp. 2201-2311, January January 2016.H 2016. 14. A. P. Pushpalatha, G. Jothilakshmi and R. 5. P. M. Sivaram, N. Nallusamy and M. Suresh, Sundareswaran, “Forcing sets in graphs with respect to domination”, International Journal of “Experimental and numerical investigation on Applied Engineering Research, January 2016. solar parabolic trough collector integrated with thermal energy storage unit”, International 15. Yuvaraj. R and Murugappan. M, “Hemispheric Journal of Energy Research, pp. 1564-1575, asymmetry non-linear analysis of EEG during January 2016. emotional responses from idiopathic Parkinson’s disease patients”, Cognitive Neurodynamics, 6. Prasad Rao Kalvala, Javed Akram, Mano Misra, pp. 225-234, January 2016. Damodaram Ramachandran and Janaki Ram 16. K. Nithya, Asha Sathish, P. Senthil Kumar and Gabbita, “Low temperature friction stir welding of T. Ramachandran, "Biosorption of hexavalent P91 steel, Defence Technology, 285-289, January chromium from aqueous solution using raw 2016. and acid treated biosorbent prepared from 7. G.Selvakumar, K.Bravilin Jiju, S.Sarkar and Lantana camara fruit", Desalination and Water S.Mitra, “Enhancing Die Corner Accuracy through Treatment, January 2016. Trim Cut in WEDM”, International Journal of 17. R.Seyezhai and M.Sudhakaran, "Design and Advanced Manufacturing Technology (IJAMT), Simulation of Single-phase Trinary Multilevel Springer, pp.791-803, January 2016. Inverter for Photovoltaic Applications", 8. Chithradevi R, Nafiza, B.S.Sreeja and S.Radha, International Journal of Emerging Technologies “Compact modified circular patch quad-band And Applications In Engineering, Technology MIMO antenna with high isolation and low corre- And Sciences, Jan 2016. lation”, International Journal of Microwave and 18. A. Manimaran, V.M. Chandrasekaran and B. Wireless Technologies, pp. 1-10, January 2016. Praba, “A Review of Fuzzy Environmental Study 9. Jino Hans William and N. Venkateswaran "Single in Medical Diagnosis System”, Research Journal Image Super-resolution Algorithm Using Efficient of Pharmacy and Technology, February 2016. Self-Example Learning Strategy", International 19. R. Sujatha, M. Saravanan, and R. Sundareswaran, Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology, Integrity of Fuzzy Graphs, Bulletin of the Vol.7, pp. 8-14, January 2016. International Mathematical Virtual Institute, 10. K.Anusudha, N.Venkateswaran and Vol.6, February 2016. J.Valarmathi, “Secured Medical Image 20. J. K. Josephine Julina, “A Robust Approach In Watermarking with DNA Codec. Multimedia Enhancing The Quality Of Degraded Images And Tools and Applications”, Springer, pp 1-22, Text Restoration” IJARBEST Journal, February January 2016. 2016.

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21. NVS Sree Rathna Lakshmi, N Bhalaji and B Extended application to nickel plating industrial Sivakumar “On the Construction of QoS Based wastewater", Desalination and Water Treatment, Overlay Architecture for Wireless Local Area February 2016. Network” Wireless Personal Communications, 32. S. Suganya, A. Saravanan, P. Senthil Kumar, pp.1-13, February 2016. M.Yashwanthraj, P. Sundar rajan and K. 22. R. Rajkumar and R. Nirmala, “Finite Element Kayal-vizhi, "Sequestration of Pb(II) and Ni(II) Analysis of Buried UPVC Pipe” in Indian Journal of Science and Technology, February 2016. ions from aqueous solution using micro alga Rhizo clonium hookeri: Adsorption 23. S.Kavitha and K.K.Thyagharajan, "A Survey on thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium Quantitative Metrics for Assessing the Quality studies", Journal of Water Reuse and of Fused Medical Images", Research Journal of Desalination, February 2016. Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 33. K.Sathiyanarayanan, S.P.Natarajan, Ranganath pp.282-293, February 2016. Muthu and C.R.Balamurugan, “Analysis of 24. N.Nafiza, B.S.Sreeja, R.Chithra Devi and Various PWM Strategies of Binary DC Source S.Radha, “Novel axe-shaped circular microstrip Multilevel Inverter Fed Universal Motor Load”, quad band antenna”, Microwave and Optical International Journal of Multidisciplinary Technology Letters, February 2016. Educational Research, Vol.5, No.2, February 25. K.J. Jegadish Kumar and R Balasubramanian, 2016. “Lightweight Mixcolumn Architecture For 34. V.Rajini and Abitha Memala W, "Information Advanced Encryption Standard”, International Theoretic Criteria for induction motor fault Journal of Computer Applications, February identification", Indian Journal of Science and 2016. Technology, 2016. 26. S. Thiruvenkataswami, “Teaching of Spoken 35. V.Aarthi and R.Seyezhai, "Investigation of English – A Move towards Specific Needs”, Interleaved Boost Converter with Voltage National Seminar on English Literature in the multiplier for PV with Fuzzy MPPT", Electrical & Digital Era, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Computer Engineering: An International Journal pp. 187-199, February 2016. (ECIJ), March 2016. 27. Praveen Sam D, “Flipped Classroom Model: 36. B.Praba, A. Manimaran and An Effective Platform for the Natural Approach V. M. Chandrasekaran, “Total Graph of Teaching English Language to Tertiary Level and Complemented Graph of a Rough Engineering Learners”, National Seminar on Semiring”, Gazi University Journal of Science, ‘English Literature in the Digital Era’, Pondicherry Vol.29(2), 459-46, March 2016. University, pp. 39-46, February 2016. 37. G.Deepa, B. Praba and V.M.Chandrasekaran, 28. SenthilKumar Chandran, Rajesh Paulraj and “A Study on Energy of an Intuitionistic Fuzzy P. Ramasamy, “Structural, optical, thermal, Directed Graph”, Research Journal of Pharmacy photoconductivity, laser damage threshold and and Technology”, Vol.2, pp.190-195, March fluorescence analysis of an organic material: 2016. β-P-amino benzoic acid single crystal”, 52, 38. S. Ramanagopal, B. Mahalingam, K. Mohammed Optical Materials, pp. 49-55, February 2016. Haneefa, P. Sreehari, G. Jaswanth, M. Revathi, 29. M.Shanmugapriya, “Magnetho hydro dynamic SaiSaketh Reddy and Shilpa Shashidharan, (MHD) mixed convective flow and heat transfer “A study on geopolymers with Bagasse ash over an inclined plate with radiation effect”, blended class F Fly ash” International journal ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied of Applied Engineering Research, March 2016. Sciences, Vol.11, No.3, February 2016. 39. R. Rajkumar, Akkineni Surya Teja and Ramya 30. R. Yuvaraj, M. Murugappan, U. Rajendra Sajeevan, “Experimental study on the strength Acharya, H. Adeli, N. Mohammed Ibrahim and durability of nano concrete”, International and M. Edgar, “Brain functional connectivity Journal of Applied Engineering Research, March, patterns for emotional state classification in 2016. Parkinson’s disease patients without dementia”, 40. B. Prabavathy, Chitra Babu and M.Subhadevi, Brain Behavior Research, Vol.1, pp. 248-260, "Improving read throughput of deduplicated February 2016. cloud storage using frequent pattern-based 31. S. Suganya, K. Kayalvizhi, P. Senthil Kumar, prefetching technique", The Computer A. Saravanan and V. Vinoth Kumar, "Biosorption Journal, March, 2016. of Pb(II), Ni(II) and Cr(VI) ions from aqueous 41. C. Sivaranjani and B. Bharathi, “Syllable solution using Rhizoclonium tortuosum: based continuous speech recognition for Tamil

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language”, International Journal of Advanced Using Non-Linear Detector”, International Engineering Technology, 2016. Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology”, 42. K. Subbaiah, "Laser beam and friction stir March 2016. welding of AA5083-H321 Aluminum alloy 53. B.Rammyaa, K.S.Vishvaksenan and Sumathi plates", Indian journal of Advances in Chemical Poobal, “Performance Analysis of Secured Sciences, March 2016. Position Based Routing In Mobile Ad Hoc 43. G.Raja Kumar, G.D.Janaki Ram and Networks”, International Journal of Advanced S.R.Koteswara Rao, “Effect of Activated flux and Engineering Technology”, March 2016. Nitrogen addition on the bead geometry of 54. K.J. Jegadish Kumar and P. Kaythry, "Image Borated stainless steel GTA Welds”, Materials Encryption for wireless Multimedia Networks and Technology, March 2016. Using L2DCASKE", International Journal of 44. R.Sasidharan, S.Rajendra Boopathy, S.Vijayan Advanced Engineering Technology, March 2016. and S.R.Koteswara Rao, “Mechanical and 55. R. Venkatesan and K. J. Jegadish Kumar, Corrosion Properties of Friction stir welded joints "Harmonic Rejection in 2.4 GHz Gilbert Cell of Al-Cu Alloy 2219-T87, Materials Testing”, Mixer for Terrestrial Microwave Communication March 2016. Systems", International Journal of Computer 45. K. Nirmala., N. Venkateswaran and C. applications, pp 28-35, March 2016. Vinoth Kumar, “Fractal Feature based SVM N. Rajesh, J. George, Kanagasabai, Malathi; Classification of Glaucomatous Image using L. Lawrance, D. Rajendran, Moorthy, and B., Alsath, PCA and Gabor Filter”, International Journal of “MGN: Modified Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna Advanced Engineering and Technology, March for UWB Communications,” IET Microwaves, 2016. Antennas & Propagation, pp. 401- 405, March 46. M. Ani Melfa Roji, S. Kirubaveni, S. Radha 2016. and B.S. Sreeja, "Design of Triangular Shaped 56. Ramprabhu, S. Lingeshwaran, M. Kanagasabai, Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvester for Malathi, Sundarsingh and E. Alsath, M.G.N., "A MEMS Applications", Australian Journal of Basic low profile paper substrate based dual-band and Applied Sciences, March 2016. FSS for GSM shielding", IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, March 2016. 47. Kumar, K. Senthil and R. Amutha, "Energy Efficient Cooperative Communication using QOSTBC in 57. D. Radha and R. Jayaparvathy, "A Novel Text Wireless Sensor Networks", International Journal Extraction Technique Using Rough Sets", of Advanced Engineering Technology, March International Journal of Digital Content 2016. Technology and its Applications, March 2016. 48. Jino Hans William and N. Venkateswaran, 58. M. Iniya Abinaya and C. Thiruvenkataesan, "Single Image Super-resolution Algorithm "FPGA Implementation of Simon Cipher For Using Efficient Self-Example Learning Strategy", Wireless Sensor Node", International Journal International Journal of Advanced Engineering of Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, Technology, pp. 8-14, March 2016. Special 10(9), March 2016. 49. Markandan and N. Venkateswaran, "A Lattice A. Annie Femena and C. Thiruvenkataesan, reduction aided information precoder for multi "FPGA Implementation of Target Tracking user communication system", International Journal Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Node", of Advanced Engineering Technology, March 2016. International Journal of Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, Special 10(9), pp. 351- 50. R. Irumudipriyan, and C. Thiruvenkatesan, 355, March 2016. "Leakage Reduction and Stability Improvement of SRAM using Multiple Threshold Technique", 59. S. Manikandan, R.Mahalakshmi, P.Krishnan, International Journal of Advanced Engineering F.Yogam and P. Rajesh, “Growth, structural, Technology, March 2016. optical, thermal and dielectric properties of l-asparagine monohydrate admixtured 51. R.Kalaiarasan, K.S.Vishvaksenan and l-thiomalic acid single crystal”, Optik - R.Kalidoss, “Hybrid Spectrum Sensing Algorithm International Journal for Light and Electron For Cognitive Mobile ADHOC Networks”, Optics, 127, pp 5316-5321, March 2016. International Journal of Advanced Engineering 60. Mallanaicker Myilsamy, Mani Mahalakshmi, Technology” March 2016. Nallasivam Subha, Ariyamuthu 52. P.T.Vasanth Raj and K.S.Vishvaksenan, Rajabhuvaneswari B and Velayutham “Downlink:Performance of Mimo-Cdma System Murugesan, “Visible light responsive

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mesoporous graphene – Eu2O3/TiO2 nano metal ions from wastewater", Textiles and composites for the efficient photocatalytic Clothing Sustainability, March 2016. degradation of 4-chlorophenol” RSC Adv., 6, March 2016. 65. Sankaranarayanan Ayyakudi Ravichandran, Vignesh Pernamallur Rajan, Pritham Velamur 61. Lakshmipriya R, Padmapriya N, and Hanis S, Aravind, A. Seenivasan, D. Gnana Prakash “Multiresolution based detection of Macular and K.Ramakrishnan, “Characterization Degeneration”, International Journal of Applied of Terephthalic Acid Monomer Recycled Engineering, March 2016 from Post-Consumer PET Polymer Bottles”, 62. S. Muthulingam and B. N. Rao “Chloride Macromolecular Symposia, March 2016. binding and time-dependent surface chloride content models for fly ash concrete” Frontiers of 66. M Anbuselvi, Saravanan P and Arulmozhi M, Structural and Civil Engineering, March 2016. "Analysis of a Reduced Complexity FFT-SPA 63. Meenachi. P and Subashini. R, “Synthesis, based Non-binary LDPC decoder with different characterization and performance of code constructions”, International Journal of hydroxyapatite coated 316L stainless steel”, Advanced Engineering Technology, Jan-Mar Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical 2016. Research, March 2016. 67. D.Lakshmi, A.Peer Fathima and Ranganath 64. P. Senthil Kumar, A. Saravanan, P. Sundar rajan Muthu, “Simulation of the Two-Area and M.Yashwanthraj, "Nano scale zero-valent Deregulated Power System using Particle Swarm iron impregnated agricultural waste as an Optimization”, International Journal of Electrical effective biosorbent for the removal of heavy Engineering and Informatics, March 2016.

Honest Criticism Forever

Each stroke equals a sentence, Seasons will change Each can turn the subject around but prudence Holds it all, firm as one till the painting’s done, From winter to spring The painter labours diligently, so that none Whatever be the reason

Can criticise his creation by cruel means, The bird will always sing. He holds his subject the highest as it seems. Clouds may cast gloom As did Leonardo, when he erased the Holy Grail, which gleamed Rains may spell doom Past Jesus, in the eyes of his critic, to whom, so it Whatever be the reason seemed. The flower will always bloom. He sweats blood, to get the perfect mix. Makes no mistake, such that to fix Time will play its part The onlooker’s eyes to his masterpiece, such that Might try to hinder flow almost all The other paintings fade into the wall. Whatever be the reason

Tears came, at the first critic’s remark. The Light will always glow. It was too hard a tap for his heart. He said “Hark! Forever may not exist You are God in man’s image. Such commendation, Drift may happen too Whatever be the reason Called forth peals of applause and appreciation. The Book will always write for you.

Chriswin Ebenezer R. R. Deepika I B.E. (Mechanical) III B.E. (EEE)

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Shiv Nadar Foundation Leadership Conclave 2016

Mrs. Kala Vijayakumar Prof. Salivahanan and Prof. P. Ramaswamy amidst others in the Conclave

R. Madhavan Roshni Nadar Malhotra

Mr. Shiv Nadar and Mrs. Kiran Nadar Dananjaya Hettiarachchi (Dan) amidst others in the conclave

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SSN TROPHY 2016

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Shiv Nadar Foundation Leadership Conclave 2016 On 13th February 2016, the leadership and select • He talked about his conservation efforts and participants from the Shiv Nadar Foundation the known and unknown repercussions of and HCL converged for the inaugural Shiv the extinction of some species on the nature Nadar Foundation Leadership Conclave at the as well as human beings HCL Technology Hub in Noida. The theme of the day was saying ‘Hello!’ to start the conversations • He spoke about how conservation efforts can and exchange of ideas across Foundation and only be sustained by integrating knowledge the institutions. Principal along with all the about the importance of conservation with HODs, Dean, Advisor, Student Affairs and others school education, to produce a generation of from SSN CE were present at the Conclave. responsible citizens Dressed in the VidyaGyan Leadership Academy girls uniform, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Trustee, Post lunch, the interactive drumming and Zumba Shiv Nadar Foundation, began the day with a dance sessions kept people well and truly on light hearted talk about what triggered the need their toes, interspersed between engaging for this event and what this forum should enable presentations by KNMA, Shiv Nadar University the Foundation to achieve and Shiv Nadar School, along with a street play presentation by the Shiksha Initiative team. • Using videos which were funny yet Then came the session most keenly anticipated motivational, she spoke about the team from by the audience as R. Madhavan, celebrated Lagaan movie and its team strengths Tamil and Hindi movies actor took the stage. • She also compared the team with the • He spoke candidly about his successes Foundation’s leadership, talking about how and failures and how one must always be each role had a specific identity and it is the prepared for any opportunity that comes his leader’s responsibility to ensure all parts of way the jigsaw puzzle fit in nicely for the team to perform • In an interview with Sundar Mahalingam, Chief Strategy Officer, Shiv Nadar Roshni then handed over the stage to Dananjaya Foundation, he spoke about the importance Hettiarachchi (Dan), World Champion for of always being a student and having the Public Speaking (2014). A motivational speaker ability to continuously unlearn and learn the by profession, he spoke about his mantras for changes in this ever evolving world success • Giving his opinions on philanthropy, he said • Wish v/s Want – Every individual should that it was more important for philanthropy continuously introspect whether they really to come from within and that just being want something or is it merely a wish a responsible and law abiding citizen is philanthropy as well • Attitude – It’s very important to have the Mr. Shiv Nadar, Founder, Shiv Nadar Foundation, right attitude, a combination of calculated delivered the concluding address, asking the risk taking, learning from past mistakes and audience to not let this day be just a one-off event. having confidence in our own capabilities He encouraged people to continue conversations • Little things make a big difference - The things beyond this forum, regularly. that are ignored often make a big difference The event has been wonderful opportunity for the • No option zone – One must always be in that faculty at SSN to interact with our counterparts in no option zone to sustain the momentum other institutions of The Shiv Nadar Foundation, towards achievement which is 20 years old and in this short span really grown exponentially only in the past few years in • It is what it is – People should take all success terms of the number of institutions, their reach, and failures in their strides equally well students, alumni, employee strength and impact. The conclave achieved it objective of helping us Dan’s inspirational session was followed by reflect on what we have achieved, to learn from presentations from SSN and VidyaGyan, which experiences outside our immediate work domains then set the stage for a truly wonderful talk by and to exchange ideas and best practices. This Anish Andheria, President, Wildlife Conservation certainly, has been, an opportunity for the best Trust. minds of the Foundation to come together.

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Hon'ble President of India, inaugurates Shiv Nadar University

a landmark institution, critical to nation-building in the 21st century and beyond and in time, will also take its rightful place among the pantheon of great universities of the world. It is my honour to dedicate the Shiv Nadar University to the nation.” During the event, Shri Ram Naik, the Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh observed that Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee “Indian universities do not have any significant formally inaugurated Shiv Nadar University and global presence. The main reason for this could dedicated it to the Nation on January 18, 2016. be the lack of interest in innovative thinking With this event Shiv Nadar University reaffirms its and research. I am happy to know that research commitment to be a University that will make India is one of the most important components of illuminate the world with the light of knowledge. the eco-system of Shiv Nadar University.” The President also laid the foundation stone for Shiv Nadar, Founder & Chairman, HCL and the faculty residential complex and felicitated the Shiv Nadar Foundation said, “I am extremely winner of the inaugural HCL Grant. grateful to have the Hon’ble President of India Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh Shri Ram Naik Shri Pranab Mukherjee with us here at Shiv was the Chief Guest of the occasion accompanied Nadar University today. The Shiv Nadar University by Shri Shahid Manzoor, Hon’ble Minister of has come a long way, from a small building on State, Labour & Employment, Uttar Pradesh who a 286-acre land four years ago. We have now graced the occasion as a distinguished guest. grown into a vibrant residential campus with over Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble President, 2000 students, 184 faculty members and nearly 2 Shri Pranab Mukherjee said, “As a country million sq feet of built-up space. I echo the hon’ble with one of the world’s youngest population, President’s views that research-led education is India’s success lies in its ability to leverage its fundamental to nation-building. In developing demographic dividend. Education plays a very countries the research universities have crucial significant role in not only empowering the youth roles to play in creating differentiated and effective but also in nation-building. The most prestigious academic systems, and in making it possible for and reputed universities globally have been built on their countries to join the global knowledge society.” the fundamental pillars of excellence – meritocracy, “We are committed to our mission of nation-building flexibility to explore, freedom to challenge oneself and empowering the youth. With our emphasis and grow from failure, and most importantly, on multi-disciplinary learning, a student-centric innovation and research. In a relatively short span approach and a strong focus on research, we are of time, the Shiv Nadar University has emerged constantly working to play a key role in raising as one of India’s leading private universities. I the benchmarks of Indian higher education,” Mr. believe the Shiv Nadar University will emerge as Nadar further added. The Hindu award for Mrs. Kala Vijayakumar

Mrs. Kala Vijayakumar, President, SSN Institutions was featured by The Hindu in the list of enterprising and inspiring women who have pushed the boundaries at all times on the occasion of International Women’s Day. She was featured alongside Preetha Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, Dipika Pallikal, Squash Player and several others.

The Hindu - International Women’s Day Chennai - Mar 07, 2015

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The first Conference at the department of English - A new Beginning Fourth Edition of SYCon The Entrepreneur- The Depart- ship Development ment of English Cell of the SSN organized the College of Engi- first National neering, Lakshya Conference on organised the “Teaching Eng- fourth edition of lish Language the innovative conference SYCon 2016, and had st to the 21 Cen- over 1000 students participating in it. Inspiring tury Learners”. Prof. Jacob Tharu, Former Head, speeches were given by successful entrepreneurs Department of Testing, EFLU, Hyderabad was the including Krish Subramanian sharing their success Chief Guest and delivered the plenary address. Dr. stories. The objective was to inculcate a spirit of Tara Ratnam, Teacher Educator, Bangalore, and Dr. entrepreneurship in the students and the event was Kandiah Shriganeshan, Head of English Language a grand success in realising that end. see http:// Teaching Unit, Vavuniya Campus, University of www.ssn.edu.in/?page_id=11570 for coverage in Jaffna, Sri Lanka were Guests of Honour. the press.

Tribute 2016 SSN Research Day 2016 Tribute is an annual event of the SSN SSN Research Day , 31st March 2016 was an event Alumni Association of solemnity, significance and more importantly held at the college a spectacle of inspiration for budding as well as premises every year. This year, Tribute existing researchers. P.V.Ananthapadmanabhan, was organised on 2nd formerly Member Secretary of BRNS and former January 2016. Tribute Head of the Thermal plasma Technology Section, 2016 is a special event for quiet a few reasons. BARC, was the chief guest and his speech placed

The 15th Anniversary for the 2001 Batch (the the idea of research in an institution like ours in the first batch) was celebrated during this occasion. right perspective. Mrs. Kala Vijayakumar, President Madanish Kanna, the president of the SSN alumni SSNCE appreciated the efforts of the faculty and described the event as ‘an event to cherish our students in pursuing research and publishing a accomplishments and remember our good old times in college’. good number of papers in journals of repute. She The US chapter of SSN Alumni Association started motivated them to step up this spirit of inquiry and celebrating ‘Tribute’ from this year. Shyamal make their research work a rewarding experience Rao Palli, the president of the US Chapter of the to the society at large. The ultimate objective of our association points out, ‘The USA Chapter of SSN Alumni Association is glad to inform you that research in science and technology, she reinforced, we have reached the next level to extend Tribute should be to reach out to the needs of the country. (annual flagship meet held in SSN Campus on first She appealed to the faculty to pursue research that Saturday every year) to United States from this is academically rewarding, and socially relevant year onwards'. in keeping with the philanthropic outlook of SSN strives to keep its contact with the alumni and connect them with the students studying at the the founder of SSN Institutions, Mr. Shiv Nadar. college. This connection with the past has been a Incentives in the form of cash rewards were offered fruitful experience for all parties concerned, the to the deserving faculty. institution, the present students and the Alumni

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Engineering: Boon or curse?

In today’s so called competitive world, our country is you can become a part of the middle class working literally a “manufacturer” of first class engineers. Let family or the other part that does research(pretty them be IITians, or even a guy from a local college, rare these days!)…we don’t have specifications and he’s still an engineer! Yes, it’s alright to keep our no one knows what they’re gonna become after pride from production, sadly, with Kalam sir being education…only a handful are contributing as an one of the very few to even stay in the country! As engineer to our own country..and the rest…I think controversial as this topic may seem, it also reflects we know where they are now.. a sad state of many of the present and upcoming It may not seem much to talk about, and just another generations to come. Stereotypes, pressure, pride.. “trend” that’s been opposed…but we seriously need these 3 things play a greater role in the life of many to filter our manufacturing…let the pressure lower than happiness, peace, and ironically money! down..so, that we give the upcoming generation a Every student has this certain “agenda” to fulfil: chance to contribute in their own ways…everyone would do so..if they were given a chance …. Finish your 10th and 12th, Get, 'up to the mark' grades or marks, and run..run..get set, GO! Literally spend Wrapping up this painful concern…the best we the next 3 months searching for a good college!... could do from our side would be to encourage what the country is literally overflowing with engineers the generation does best..and make the most of that the degree has lost its value! One goes to an our existing and upcoming engineers…now, don’t engineering college and ends up doing something you think it’s about time we make engineering a that is irrelevant…some study, work, and lead that permanent boon? automated life that most of us start to lead from college Another one of your rantings from an engineer in (only difference, in college there is enjoyment, and the making, looking at reality. no bills). It’s actually really sad to know that we don’t know how to use our own resources…to recruiting Vyshali C I B.Tech ( IT) and respecting new ideas…our own men make up from 1/4th to half the population of working people in other countries! Why? because of the thought that we won’t get a stable environment here! REPORT ON INSTINCTS 2k16

Coming to the boon, yes, it IS a boon..hard to believe Based on the theme 'Celebrating the Comeback but I honestly believe we deserve some recognition of Chennai', the eleventh version of INSTINCTS for producing some hard working souls…we’ve a astounded spectators bettering all expectations. boon, because we’ve been able to create our own With over 30,000 footfalls and 45 events workforce with the human resources we’ve got, it’s conducted, INSTINCTS 2K16 was indeed a grand because, we can proudly say that we have some good success. The inaugural witnessed the presence “quality” engineers (at least one per household), not of actor Shrikanth of “Nanban” fame. This year to forget innovation, as ISRO would suffice! witnessed a special event titled, “Naan Veezhven endru nenaithaayo”, where a few people who Well, on the not so brighter side, we have an overflow, worked selflessly for Chennai floods, were two, not as many jobs, but research centres,(even recognised and honoured. The short film contest, then, our generation is aimed at having a comfortable 'Reels of Fire', screening about 10 world class short job, so “eyes on the job, and the gpa”)…,third , it’s films, were judged by established movie directors, become a “fashion”…a “necessity” rather than Linguswamy and Ram. 'Instincts' concluded with “interest”, so we produce “money engineers” than a most awaited Pro Show, where 'Super Singers' the actual ones…and many more reasons to come…. Deepthi Suresh, Narayanan, Sai Charan and if you do medicine, you become a doctor, if you do Parvathy completely enchanted the audience with law you become a lawyer, well, if you do engineering, their mesmerizing voice.

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Instincts 2016

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