Anchoring one of the core objectives of providing global exposure through education, SRM University-AP is proud to announce that 7 students from B.Tech. Civil Engineering has been selected to the JST Sakura Science Program at Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan, scheduled from August 21-27, 2025. The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies held an event on August 13, 2025, to congratulate and brief the selected participants on their upcoming visit to TUS.
Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, congratulated all selected participants and expressed pride in their achievement. He encouraged them to actively engage during the program and provided valuable guidance on maximising learning and cultural exposure in Japan.
During the event, Dr Lakshmi Narasimhan, Director (i/c) – IR&HS, and Dr Sudeshna Saha, Assistant Director – IR&HS, gave an overview of the JST Sakura Science Program and highlighted SRM AP’s collaborations with TUS and other Japanese universities. The IR&HS team also briefed participants on pre-departure requirements, travel preparations, and program-specific dos and don’ts to ensure smooth participation and representation of SRM AP abroad.
The meeting concluded with encouragement from all leadership members, emphasising the importance of representing SRM University-AP with excellence in both academic and cultural engagements during the visit.
The seven selected students – Ms Nithya Vattikuti, Ms Mullangi Lahari, Ms Shaik Sumaya Amreen, Mr Varikunta Hitheshwara Raju, Ms Vishakha Patel, Ms Mallela Durga and Mr Shaik Khadeer – will be accompanied by Dr Raghava Tulasi Pranav Peddinti, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering.
