Marking Engineers’ Day 2025, SRM University-AP, in association with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), inaugurated the 19th National Frontiers of Engineering (NatFoE) Symposium and the Innovation in Manufacturing Practices (IMP) competition on September 15th and 16th. The prestigious event serves as a platform for academia, industry leaders, innovators, and young researchers to deliberate on India’s technological roadmap and to showcase transformative ideas in engineering and innovation.
The inaugural ceremony began with a welcome address by Prof. C V Tomy, Dean – School of Engineering and Sciences, who underlined the importance of hosting the event on Engineers’ Day—a day that commemorates the legendary engineer and statesman Sir M Visvesvaraya.
Prof. Ramesh Vaddi, Convener, briefed the gathering on the objectives and scope of the symposium, highlighting the themes that resonate with India’s national priorities:
- India’s Semiconductor Roadmap – From Atmanirbharta to Global Leadership
- Quantum Leap – Harnessing the Power of Quantum Technology
The event features plenary talks, invited lectures, startup showcases, panel discussions, and poster presentations, with participation from over 230 delegates, 15 startups, and 40+ student research submissions.
Addressing the audience virtually, Mr J D Patil, President, INAE, lauded SRM University- AP for hosting this significant event and shared insights on India’s rise in the fields of semiconductors and quantum technologies. He urged young engineers to harness innovation for national growth, stressing that the coming decades offer unparalleled opportunities for India to become a global leader.
Prof. Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, extended festive greetings on Engineers’ Day and reiterated the university’s commitment to creating an innovation-driven ecosystem. He emphasized that engineers of tomorrow must be equipped with resilience, creativity, and adaptability to meet the challenges of an ever-changing technological landscape. 
The Chief Guest, Dr Parthasaradhi, delivered an enlightening talk on using the Internet of Things (IoT) in civil engineering foundations, showcasing applications such as thermal integrity profiling for sustainable and reliable infrastructure development.
As part of the symposium, on September 16, 2025, SRM University-AP organised an award distribution ceremony to recognize outstanding contributions under the Best Poster/Innovation in Manufacturing Practices (IMP) projects. The awards were conferred upon:
- Dr Mohana Sheela – Ph.D. Startup Category
- Mr Pavanesh Gogineni – Undergraduate Category
- Ms Sree Laasya & Team – Postgraduate Category
This recognition highlighted the dedication, creativity, and problem-solving approach of young innovators and researchers, further motivating the engineering community to pursue impactful solutions.
The two-day symposium continues to inspire collaborations, foster innovation, and strengthen India’s vision for global leadership in semiconductors, quantum technologies, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
