Induction Programme - July 2025 for Research Scholars ((24th, 25th & 26th September 2025)
Overview of Research
Professor G.L. Samuel, Department. of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
The Making of Dissertation
Dr.A.N.Ravichandran, Consultant for Business Transformation and Corporate Strategy
Ph D Regulations
Dr M Gulam Nabi Alsath, Deputy Director- Centre for Research, Anna University
Literature Review
Dr M Mythili, Deputy Director- Centre for Research, Anna University
Research to Startups
Dr.G.S.Mahalakshmi, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Anna University
Art of Technical Paper Writing
Dr.M.S.Shunmugam, Retired Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
Intellectual Property Rights
Dr. M Kanthababu, Director - Centre for Research, Anna University
Fellowship opportunities
Dr. C. Arun Prakash, Deputy Director- Centre for Research, Anna University
AI Tools for Researchers
Dr.K.Kulothungan Associate Professor, Department of Information Science and Technology, Anna University.
eTools for Researchers
Professor S.Indran, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru
Networking and Reference Tools for Researchers
Dr.P.Senthamarai Kannan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru
Induction Programme - VI for Research Scholars (15th,16th & 17thApril 2025)
Finding a non plagiristic Research Hypothesis to proving the research hypothesis for best technology rediness level
Dr.P. Shanmugam, Chief Scientist , Head & Professor, AcSIR, CSIR-CLRI
The Making of a Dissertation
Dr A N Ravichandran - Founder Director at Premium Management and Information Services
Research Methodology
Professor Subramanian Venkatachalam - Department of Physics , IITM
Research and Innovation in Patent
Dr M A Bhagyaveni, DECE CEG, Anna University
Statistical Inference Introduction
Dr Santhosh Kumar Sahu, Department of Humanities and Social Science, IIT Madras
Ph.D. Regulations 2025
Dr M Gulam Nabi Alsath, Deputy Director, Centre for Research, Anna University.
Anna Incubator
Professor S. Meenakshisundaram, Chairman, EDIC
Safety Measures in Research Ensuring a Safe and Controlled Research Environment
Dr. S. Kalaiselvam, Director, Centre for Industrial Safety Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
Unlocking the power of AI in Research
Dr. Dejey, Associate Professor, CEG, Anna University, Chennai
From PhD to Profit : Launching your Research as a Startup
Dr. Palaniyandi Jawahar, Co-founder, Nilatech Robotics and Automation UK Limited
Research Process with Purpose : Navigating the Research Journey through the Lens of Sustainability
Dr. M Rahmohan, Department of Industrial Engineering, CEG, Anna University, Chennai
The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way
Dr. Srimathi, Department of English, Anna University, Chennai.
Planning Experimenting Data Collection Analysis and Interpretation
Dr.P. Shanmugam, Chief Scientist , Head & Professor, AcSIR, CSIR-CLRI
Balanced Minds : Brilliant Research
Mr Ramsankar Bose & Suganthi Tamizh M, Counseling Psychogists
Induction Programme - V for Research Scholars (31stJuly 2024, 1st & 2nd August 2024)
Project Funding and Fellowship Opportunities
Prof. T.Thyagarajan Pro-Vice Chancellor, VIT, Chennai Campus
Smart Manufacturing
Dr.N. Ramesh Babu, Professor, IIT Madras
Literature Review
Dr.P. Shanmugam, Chief Scientist , Head & Professor, AcSIR, CSIR-CLRI
Universal Human Values
Dr. Ranjani Parthasarathi (Rtd), Professor, Dept. of IST, Anna University
Research to Startups
Mr. Ikram Khan, CEO - ISMO, Biophotonics, Chennai
Innovation and Incubation
Dr. Sudarkodi Venkatesan, Head of IPR and TTO, Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council, Chennai
Technical Report Writing
Dr.S. Balasivanandha Prabu, HoD, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
Patent Filing Process
Mr.M.Ram Jawahar, Deputy Controller of P & D, Intellectual Property India, Chennai
Similarity Check Using Turnitin Feedback Studio
Mr. P.Sagar Betageri, Turnitin India (Pvt) Ltd
English for Research Paper Writing
Dr. K. N. Shoba, Associate Professor, NITTTR Chennai
Ph.D. Regulations
Dr. M. Gulam Nabi Alsath, Deputy Director, CFR
AIIII 2024 International Conference (6th, 7th & 8th March 2024)
Director Inauguration Speech
Dr.C.Umarani, Director, CFR, Anna University
VC Inauguration Speech
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University
Minister Inauguration Speech
Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, Tamilnadu
Registrar Inauguration Speech
Dr.J.Prakash, Registrar, Anna University
Industrializing Generative AI: Realizing the Potential of Large Language Models in Business
Plenary Talk by Mr. Jothi Periasamy
Adversarial Attacks on AI Systems
Chair Speech Dr. Natarajan
Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning: Developments and Trends
Plenary Talk by Prof. Jiankun Hu
Energy-Efficient Intelligent Control of Robots
Plenary Talk by Prof. Valery Vodovozov
Privacy Assurance A Mechanism Towards Inclusive Privacy for IoT Networks
Chair person Speech by Dr. K.Chandrasekaran
Recent Trends in AI and ML
Chair Speech by Dr Durga Toshiwal
Director Valedictory Speech
Dr. C.Umarani, Director, Centre For Research, Anna University
Additional Director Valedictory Speech
Dr. G. Kumaresan - Additional Director, Centre For Research, Anna University
Registrar Valedictory Speech
Dr.J.Prakash Speech, Registrar, Anna University, Chennai
Emeritus Professor Valedictory Speech
Dr.T.Thyagarajan, Emeritus Professor, Anna University
Professor Valedictory Speech
Professor Valery Vodovozov
Valedictory Speech
Feedback Speech
Vote of Thanks
Dr.M.Gulam Nabi Alsath, Deputy Director, Centre for Research, Anna University
Induction Programme - IV for Research Scholars (18th, 19th & 20th October 2023)
Inauguration Speech
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai - 25
Art of Literature Survey
Dr. S.Iniyan, Professor (Retd.), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
Overview of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. P. Varalakshmi, Professor, Department of Information Science and Technology, Anna University
Academic Communication Skills for Research
Dr. K. N. Shoba, Associate Professor, NITTTR, Chennai
Statistical Inferences
Dr. A. Peer Mohamed, Prof. (Retd.) - Department of Textile Technology, AC Tech, Anna University
Art of writing research paper
Dr. Laxminarayanan Gardas, Professor, IIT Madras
Streamlining Research Using Web of Science
Mr. Jaswanth Jenny P, Clarivate
Applications of Image Processing
Dr. O. Uma Maheswari, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University
Intellectual Property Rights
Dr. M. Ram Jawahar, Deputy Controller of Patents Intellectual Property Rights, Guindy
Probability and its Applications for Researchers
Dr. D. Arivudainambi, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Anna University
Ph.D. Regulations
Dr.G.Kumaresan, Additional Director , Centre for Research, Anna University
Introduction to Matlab - Simulink
Mr. Pratik Deshpande, Application Engineer, MATLAB.
Towards Better Mental Wellness
Dr. C. Balaji, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
Valediction Function
One day Training cum Interactive Programme (24th August 2023)
Inauguration Speech
Central Ground Water Board & Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai - 25
Groundwater Quality Scenario and Special Study Taken Up in Tamil Nadu and Advanced Chemometric Methods
Dr.K.Ravichandran,
Scientist-D (Sr.Chemist),
Central Ground Water Board,
SECR Chennai
Sustainability of Groundwater Sources &
Research Oppurtunities
M. Siva Kumar
Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board,
SECR Chennai
Sustainable Groundwater
Development: Research
Opportunities and
Challenges
Dr. T. Subramani
Professor & Head
Department of Geology &
Department of Mining Engineering,
CEG, Anna University
Activities of Central Ground Water Board
Dr M.Senthilkumar
Scientist,
Central Ground Water Board,
SECR Chennai
Valedictory Speech
Central Ground Water Board & Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai - 25
Induction Programme - III for Research Scholars (23rd, 24th & 25th March 2023)
Inauguration Speech
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai - 25
Research Design and Methodology
Dr.G.Nagarajan, Professor, Department of Mining Engineering, Anna University
Project Funding and Fellowship Opportunities
Dr.T.Thyagarajan, Emeritus Professor, MIT Campus, Anna University
Writing a Research Paper
Dr.L.Elango, Professor, Department of Geology, Anna University
Resilient Learning for Research
Dr.S.Renuka Devi, Professor, Dept. of Engg. Education, NITTTR
Collaborative Research Few Examples from Transport Sector
Dr.K.Gunasekaran, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University
Patent Filing Process
Mr.M.Ram Jawahar, Asst. Controller of Patentand Design, Patent Office, Chennai
Opportunities in Research on Materials An Overview
Dr.S.Kalaiselvam, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
Design of Experiments
Dr.M.Rajmohan - Professor - Department of Industrial Engineering, Anna University
English for Research
Dr.Sujatha Priyadharshini , Department of English, AU
Understanding of Ph.D. Regulations
Dr.G.Kumaresan, Additional Director , Centre for Research, AU
Research Planning and Development
Dr.V.Jagadeesh Kumar, Professor, Department of EEE, IITM
Valediction Function
One Day Online Workshop - Academic Research and Publishing in High-Quality Journals (20th December 2022)
Introduction
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Mr. Prakash Sarda, Country Head,eGalactic
Overview on OURIGINAL
Ms. Prity Rathi, Manager-Training, eGalactic
How Elsevier helps authors find the most suitable home for their research
Dr.Reeshab Goenka, Scientific Managing, Editor, Elsevier
Mapping academic research on the journey to excellence using Web of Science, EndNote and Journal Citation Report
Mr. Vishav Sharma, Regional Solutions, Consultant, Clarivate, Web of Science
Plagiarism: Rules, Regulations and Levels of Penalties
Dr. G. Kumaresan, Deputy Director, Centre for Research, Anna University
POSTED : 01st February 2023
One Day Online Workshop - Thesis Writing And Patent - Filing (14th September 2022)
About the workshop
Dr.C.Umarani, Director, CFR, Anna University
Inaugural Address
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University
Writing the Abstract and Synopsis
Dr P Shanmugam - Chief Scientist,CLRI, Chennai.
Planning the Chapters of your Ph.D. Thesis
Dr. K. Narashiman -Former Director, AUTVS Centre for Quality Management, Anna University, Chennai
Recent Developments in Patent Filing and Design
Dr. M. Ram Jawahar -
Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, Chennai
POSTED : 29th December 2022
Induction Programme - II for Research Scholars (8th, 9th & 10th September 2022)
Inauguration Speech
Dr.C.Umarani, Director, CFR, Anna University
Inauguration Speech
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University
Where is your research going?
Dr.L.S.Ganesh, Retired Professor, Department of Mgmt. ,IITM
Joy of Research
Dr.C.Balaji, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IITM
Research Planning and Development
Dr.D.Ganesh Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
Research Paper Writing: An Introduction
Dr.K.Malathi, Professor,Department of ECE, CEG Campus, Anna University
Instrumentation in Research
Dr.J.Prakash, Dean, MIT Campus, Anna University
Research Methodology-Key Aspects
Dr.M.Sekar, Former Dean, CEG Campus, Anna University
Role of Geospatial Technology in Research & Development
Dr.T.Subramani, Professor and Head, Dept. of Geology, AU
Research Ethics
Dr.T.S.N.Sankaranarayanan, Emeritus Professor, University of Madras
Ph.D. Regulations
Dr.G.Kumaresan, Deputy Director, Centre for Research
English for Research Paper Writing
Dr. Veena Selvam, Asst. Prof., Dept. of English, CEG Campus, Anna University
Literature Survey
Dr.K. Ramamurthy, Professor,Department of Civil Engineering, IITM
Opportunities in Research on Materials: An Overview
Dr.S. Moorthy Babu, Director - CGC & Additional Registrar, Anna University
Valediction Function
| Induction Programme - II for Research Scholars (8th, 9th & 10th September 2022) - PDF Links |
| S.No. |
Speaker |
Topic |
PDF |
| 1. |
Dr.C.Balaji, Professor,Department of Mechanical Engineering, IITM |
Joy of Research |
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| 2. |
Dr.D.Ganesh, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University |
Research Planning and Development |
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| 3. |
Dr.K.Malathi, Professor, Department of ECE, CEG Campus, Anna University |
Research Paper Writing: An Introduction |
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| 4. |
Dr.T.Subramani, Professor and Head, Dept. of Geology, Anna University |
Role of Geospatial Technology in Research & Development |
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| 5. |
Dr.M.Sekar, Former Dean, CEG Campus, Anna University |
Research Methodology - Key Aspects |
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| 6. |
Dr.J.Prakash, Dean , MIT Campus, Anna University |
Instrumentation in Research |
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| 7. |
Dr.T.S.N.Sankaranarayanan, Emeritus Professor, University of Madras |
Research Ethics |
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| 8. |
Dr.Veena Selvam, Asst. Professor, Dept. of English, CEG Campus, Anna University |
English for Research Paper Writing |
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| 9. |
Dr.G.Kumaresan, Deputy Director Centre for Research |
Ph.D. Regulations |
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POSTED : 18th October 2022
Induction Programme for Research Scholars (28, 29 & 30 March 2022)
Inauguration Speech
Dr.R.Velraj, Vice Chancellor, Anna University
Inauguration Speech
Dr.T.Thyagarajan, Former Dean, MIT Campus, Anna University
Research Methodology
Dr. C. Umarani, Director, CFR, Anna University
Technical Writing
Dr.S.Balasivanandha Prabhu, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AU
Reading - Why is it important? Digital Resources - how to use?
Dr.T.S.N.Sankaranarayanan, Emeritus Professor, University of Madras
Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals
Dr.T.S.N.Sankaranarayanan, Emeritus Professor, University of Madras
Ph.D. & Research: Are they Synonymous?
Dr.Sarit Kumar Das, Institute Professor, IIT Madras
Literature Survey
Dr.P.Shanmugam, Chief Scientist, CLRI
Finding a Non-Plagiaristic Research Gap
Dr.P.Shanmugam, Chief Scientist, CLRI
Data Collection
Dr.S.Subramanian, Professor, Dept. Textile Technology, AU
Data Analysis
Dr.A.Thiruchelvi, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, AU
Data Presentation
Dr.T.Subramani, Professor, Department of Geology, AU
Overview of Statistics and DOE
Dr.K.Soundaranayaki, Deputy Director, CFR, AU
English for ResearchPaper Writing
Dr.K.N.Shoba, Deputy Director, CFR, AU
Joy of Doing Useful Research
Dr.T.Ramasami, Honorary Professor, CTDT, AU
| Induction Programme (28, 29 & 30 March 2022) - PDF Links |
| S.No. |
Speaker |
Topic |
PDF |
| 1. |
Dr. C. Umarani, Director, Centre for Research, AU |
Research Methodology |
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| 2. |
Dr. S. Balasivanandha Prabu, Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AU |
Technical Writing |
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| 3. |
Dr.T.S.N.Sankaranarayanan, Emeritus Professor, University of Madras |
Reading - Why is it important and how is it related to writing? |
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| Digital Resources - What are the choices available and how to use them? |
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| Publishing Research Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals |
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| Know your manuscript (KYM) - Assignment |
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| 4. |
Dr.Sarit Kumar Das, Institute Professor, IIT Madras |
Ph.D. & Research: Are they Synonymous? |
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| 5. |
Dr.P.Shanmugam, Chief Scientist, CLRI |
Literature Survey |
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| Finding a Non-Plagiaristic Research Gap |
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| 6. |
Dr.S.Subramanian, Professor, Department Textile Technology, AU |
Data Collection |
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| 7. |
Dr.A.Thiruchelvi, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, AU |
Data Analysis |
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| 8. |
Dr.T.Subramani, Professor, Department of Geology, AU |
Data Presentation |
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| 9. |
Dr.K.Soundaranayaki, Deputy Director, Centre for Research, AU |
Overview of Statistics and DOE |
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| 10. |
Dr.K.N.Shoba, Deputy Director, Centre for Research, AU |
English for Research Paper Writing |
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| 11. |
Dr. G. Kumaresan, Deputy Director, Centre for Research, AU |
Ph.D. Regulations and Fellowship Opportunities |
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| 12. |
Dr.T.Ramasami, Honorary Professor, CTDT, AU |
Joy of Doing Useful Research |
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