The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering invited Prof. Archana Sharma, Distinguished Professor at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, and Senior Professor at HBNI Mumbai, for a Distinguished Lecture on May 01, 2025. Prof. Archana Sharma delivered an insightful session on “Era of Multi-Disciplinary Research and Networking in Engineering Education” emphasising the significance of multidisciplinary research and networking in engineering education, commending institutes driving innovation for a progressive, Viksit Bharat.
Prof. Sharma, a globally acclaimed expert in beam technology and nuclear applications, elucidated that as India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 during its ‘Amrit Kaal’, synergy among academia, industry, and researchers is vital. She also shed light on her pioneering contributions—from developing India’s first multi-gigawatt pulsed power system to driving sustainable technologies in wastewater treatment.
The talk sparked vibrant discussions around emerging research opportunities, with special focus on the possible installation of an electron beam accelerator at SRM AP for material and agricultural applications. The session provided invaluable insights to students and researchers on navigating the evolving landscape of science and technology with a multi-disciplinary lens.
