Prospective research aspirants can submit their application online by 17^th November 2023 at  https://apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com/research-application-form. The admission procedure will follow a two-step selection process, including a written test followed by an interview for short-listed candidates. Admission to the University will be open to students who are Indian residents, Non-Resident Indians, Persons of International Origin as well as Foreign Nationals.

Dr. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Vice Chancellor at Shiv Nadar University Chennai said, “At Shiv Nadar University Chennai, we believe in the transformative power of research and the boundless potential it holds. The introduction of vibrantareas of research in our Ph.D. programs signifies our commitment to pushing the frontiers of knowledge. Aspiring scholars are invited to be part of a dynamic academic community dedicated to exploration, collaboration, and excellence.”

A fewAreas of Research Highlights:

• Computer Science: Accelerated Computing for Radiogenomics, Cognitive Reinforcement Models, Cyber Physical systems and security, Algorithms, AI&ML, Computer Networks among others
• Civil Engineering: FRP Concrete Composites, Steel-Concrete Composites, Tall Structures, Structural Health Monitoring and Retrofitting.
• Physics: Acoustic Metamaterials, Energy Sensors, Wearable Technologies.
• Mathematics:Dynamic systems, Fuzzy logic and graph, Graph theory.
• English: Teacher Education, Linguistic Diversity, Literary Criticism Techniques, Language Education Technology, Postcolonial Literature.
• Economics: Applied Microeconomics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Rural Finance.
• Commerce:Corporate Governance and CSR, Embedded Banking and Financial markets, Merger and Acquisitions, Financial Data Analytics, , Sustainable and Green Finance among others.

Eligibility to apply is as follows:

• For Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. Programs:

Applicants must hold a first-class master’s degree in the respective subject of interest. This academic requirement ensures that candidates have a strong foundation in their chosen field and are well-prepared for advanced research and scholarly pursuits.

• For Direct Ph.D. Admission with a B.E. / B. Tech Degree:

Candidates with a B.E. or B. Tech degree are eligible for direct Ph.D. admission if they have achieved a CGPA of 8.5 or higher during their undergraduate studies. This reflects a high level of academic excellence and a strong aptitude for research, making them eligible for accelerated entry into doctoral programs.

Advantages for the PhD aspirants:

• Full-time Ph.D. researchers have access to:
  • cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment at Shiv Nadar University Chennai
  • Free shared campus accommodation.
  • Monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000.
  • Contingency amount of Rs. 25,000 per annum for research support.
• Part-time Ph.D. option can be availed by candidates working as full-time faculty with educational institutions or in research laboratories, full-time working professionals from relevant industries within India. The part-time program will offer these candidates a prospect to further their research through access to cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment within the Shiv Nadar University Chennai. No stipend is given to the part-time scholars.

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Students were addressed by Lt. Esan, Commander, Voluntary Disaster Rescue Squad who shared his learnings of working in a role that is the epitome of self-guided and selfless service. Mr S.E. Kannan, Former Director, Safety Research Institute of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board addressed students and shared his experience of a research-oriented career.

Welcoming the students Dr. Kala Vijayakumar, Pro-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai said “What makes you stand out from the crowd is the holistic development because of the opportunities provided by the University. Which includes academics, research, sports and being social conscience humans “. She summarizes saying “Shiv Nadar University Chennai is poised to become a global university focused on innovation, research, creativity and aimed at moulding future leaders.”

The founding Vice-Chancellor of Shiv Nadar University Chennai, Professor Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya said, “We at Shiv Nadar University Chennai are committed to impart quality education and produce industry-ready manpower for our nation through innovative ways. To create a globally renowned institution of excellence committed to nurturing the future leaders of India the university will not leave any stone unturned.” He concluded his address with one last thought to the students, “There is absolutely no substitute for hard work.”

The orientation program also allowed the students from the new batch to showcase their talents during the Talent Show. Further, they also received an opportunity to familiarize themselves with various faculty members across departments.

The founding batch students are currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in four specialized programs in the schools of Engineering and Commerce and Management. This year, the university has introduced two more programs, one in the School of Engineering (B.Tech in CSE with a focus on Cyber Security) and the other one in the School of Science and Humanities (B.Sc Economics (Data Science)).

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Shiv Nadar University Chennai, the third initiative in higher education by Shiv Nadar Foundation, has opened admissions for its Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and Interdisciplinary Research. This year, the University has also introduced a Ph.D. program in English where the scholars can either specialize in English Literature or English Language Teaching (ELT). The University offers a wide range of specializations for the Ph.D. programs including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Speech Technology, Data Science, Biometrics, Mergers and Acquisitions, and more. Further details on research programs are available.

The thrust areas of research in English Literature and English Language Teaching (ELT) at Shiv Nadar University Chennai are a response to the global shifts that are being witnessed across academia. The research scholars in English Literature would be encouraged to study not only the literary texts of the West but also any literary texts written anywhere in the world in English, including the ones that are written in Indian English. Similarly, ELT researchers would look at how English is learnt in a multilingual India and theorize in ways that are relevant to the Indian contexts than blindly adhering to Western language learning theories.

In addition to the full-time and part-time doctoral offering, the University will also offer a much sought-after ‘Direct Ph.D.’ in Engineering for budding researchers to pursue doctoral programs immediately after completing their bachelor’s degree in engineering. Direct Ph.D. would allow talented students to save nearly a year compared to those who go for a two-year Master’s degree program followed by a Ph.D. program.

Doctoral Research Offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai

Researchers pursuing a Full-Time Ph.D. at the University will receive free shared accommodation within the campus along with a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 as well as a contingency amount of Rs. 25,000 per annum to help them expand and support their research activities. The University will extend a special consideration for married scholars who will be able to pursue their research in comfort with the on-campus accommodation provided by the University for a nominal rent.

Further, the Part-Time Ph.D. option can be availed by candidates working as full-time faculty with educational institutions or in research laboratories, full time working professionals from relevant industry within India. The part-time program will offer these candidates a prospect to further their research through access to cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment within the Shiv Nadar University Chennai.

Admission Procedure and eligibility criteria

Interested research aspirants will be required to submit their application online latest by 17th June 2022 at https://apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com/. The admissions procedure will follow a two-step selection process, including a written test followed by an interview for short-listed candidates. Admission to the University is open to students who are Indian residents, Non-Resident Indians, Persons of International Origin as well as Foreign Nationals.

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Shiv Nadar University Chennai, the third initiative in higher education by Shiv Nadar Foundation, has opened admissions for its undergraduate programs- for the academic year 2022-23. The University is inviting applications for the six programs it offers in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering, Commerce, and Economics.

This year, the University has introduced a new, future-focused specialization in Cybersecurity for B. Tech in Computer Science in addition to the two currently being offered programs of B. Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (with a focus on Internet of Things). The University is also launching a new Department of Economics in the ‘School of Science and Humanities’ offering new-age specializations in programs like B.Sc. in Economics (Data Science). Details of admission to all programs for the Academic Year 2022-23, including new programs are available on the University website.

Undergraduate programs offered at the University are:

• Tech. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
• Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
• Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things)
• Com / B. Com (Hons)
• Com (Professional Accounting)
• Sc. Economics (Data Science)

Speaking on the call for admissions for the second academic season, Dr. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai said, “Shiv Nadar University Chennai is committed to empowering the young minds of our country with the knowledge, skills, and scientific thought required to meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs. With a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines, our unique student-centric curriculum and focus on research and innovation, we look forward to welcoming the next batch of brilliant students and empowering them with transformational education.”

 “We are excited to introduce the Department of Economics in the School of Science & Humanities (SoSH) which will shape students to approach issues analytically, and build upon their power of reason by blending scientific research with critical thinking and creativity. The new program on Cyber Security from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering will allow students to build capabilities in securing all aspects of data in a world that is becoming increasingly reliant on technology.” Bhattacharyya added.

Making Students Industry-ready

All programs of the University are designed to be contemporary and industry-oriented. These are modelled on those offered by the best global universities, nurturing knowledge and skill sets that will enable students to enter and excel in an evolving professional or educational landscape, both in India and internationally. Programs include several specialized elective courses that facilitate learning through mini projects and will include a semester-long projects where students can apply their knowledge and skills to work on real-life problems. The University has brought on-board leading academicians of international repute to join its faculty along with renowned industry professionals to join as guest lecturers, ensuring that students learn from the best mentors.

Scholarships

The University ensures that financial constraints are not an impediment for deserving students to continue their studies. Scholarships at the University cover full or partial educational and living expenses for the entire duration of the undergraduate program.

Admission Procedure and eligibility criteria

Admissions will be based on an entrance test acronymed as SNUCEE and interview conducted by the University, along with marks obtained by students in Grade XII. Interested students are invited to register themselves on the University’s website, from April 25, 2022 onwards.

Admissions to the University are open to students who are Indian residents, Non-Resident Indians, Persons of International Origin and Foreign Nationals.

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Shiv Nadar University Chennai, the third initiative in higher education by Shiv Nadar Foundation, announced the launch of Ph.D. programs, offered by the Departments of Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and English. Budding researchers will have the option to pursue their doctoral research either Full-Time or Part-Time, depending on their preference. The announcement marks an important chapter for the young University launched in 2020 as the first private University to be legislated in Tamil Nadu after 90 years (since Annamalai University Act in 1928).

In a first, the University also launched a highly sought-after ‘Direct Ph.D.’ in Engineering, to allow graduate students the opportunity to pursue research studies directly after completing their Bachelor degree in Engineering across different streams. The program is designed to nurture engineering graduates through a balanced yet competitive environment, at par with other doctoral and post-doctoral researchers while giving them an edge of saving a year in their academic journey.

Announcing the launch of the Ph.D. program, Dr. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University Chennai shared, “The decision to launch a robust doctoral program within a short time since the University’s inception is in line with our vision to become a premier research-oriented institution. This will help us achieve our objective to encourage and groom meritorious young talent into high-caliber researchers who will go on to create new knowledge that can drive a lasting impact. We will be offering doctoral program in innovative and progressive fields including Data Science, Speech Technology and Equity among others, which will combine academic rigor with practical insights and follow a multidisciplinary approach.”

Doctoral Research Offered by Shiv Nadar University Chennai

Researchers pursuing a Full-Time Ph.D. at the University will receive free shared accommodation within the campus along with a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 as well as a contingency amount of Rs. 25,000 per annum to help them expand and support their research activities. The University will extend a special consideration for married scholars who will be able to pursue their research in comfort with the on-campus accommodation provided by the University for a nominal rent.

Further, the Part-Time Ph.D. option can be availed by candidates working as full-time faculty with educational institutions or in research laboratories within India. The part-time program will offer these candidates a prospect to further their research through access to cutting-edge research facilities and lab equipment within the Shiv Nadar University Chennai.

The University will offer a wide range of specializations for the PhD programs including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Speech Technology, Data Science, Biometrics, Structural Engineering, Mergers and Acquisitions, and more. Further details on research programs can be found at the University website.

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Dr. Rupamanjari Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, said: “As one of India’s foremost researchers and thinkers with remarkable contribution to policy-making, Dr. Rajat Kathuria needs no introduction. I am delighted to welcome him to Shiv Nadar University at a crucial point where the institution is poised to elevate its position in the Indian higher education landscape as well as its presence on the global map. We continue to make significant investments in people, research, infrastructure and in technology to move forward in our vision of becoming an outstanding research-based, multidisciplinary university of global stature and impact.”

On joining Shiv Nadar University, Dr. Rajat Kathuria, Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Professor of Economics, Shiv Nadar University, said: “It is an honour and a privilege to be a part of a University that – in a remarkably short span of time – has earned the coveted status of ‘Institution of Eminence’. I am really looking forward to working with an accomplished group of people in a multidisciplinary environment that places a premium on excellence in what it does.”

Dr. Kathuria carries over 20 years of experience in teaching and more than 15 years of experience in economic policy, besides pursuing extensive research on a range of issues relating to regulation and competition policy. He has previously worked with the World Bank in Washington D.C. as a Consultant, and worked on research assignments for a number of international organizations, including the International Labour Organization (ILO), United National Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), LirneAsia, The World Bank and The Asian Development Bank (ADB). His work has been published in several journals of repute as well as in top magazines and newspapers across the world. He serves on multiple government Committees and on the Research Advisory Council of the State Bank of India (SBI). Dr. Kathuria holds a Master’s degree from Delhi School of Economics and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland (College Park), USA.

Since its inception in 2011, Shiv Nadar University has assembled an impressive cast of faculty members across various disciplines, drawn from the top universities in India and across the world.

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The two-fold strategy devised by the research team involved (a) application of the NCEs to inhibit attachment, entry and infection of the new SARS-CoV-2 through a known target on the virus; and (b) co-administration of a known drug (that modulates a set of hormonal receptors in human) and these NCEs to attenuate ARDS caused by SARS-CoV-2. The researchers believe their therapy would not only prevent COVID-19 from affecting a person’s lungs, but will also address lung injuries already inflicted by the virus, in cases the ventilators are either not proving effective or are not available altogether, bringing much relief to COVID-19 patients suffering from ARDS.

Commenting on his research, Dr Subhabrata Sen, Professor, Department of Chemistry at Shiv Nadar University said, “We hope our therapeutic approach will unravel solutions against maladies associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Our aim is to conclude the preclinical studies by the end of this year, post which the new compound will potentially be ready for the next stage of development along with human trials.” 

Announcing this development, Dr Rupamanjari Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University said, “COVID-19 has caused catastrophic effects globally – affecting lives and livelihoods. At the Shiv Nadar University, it is our constant endeavour to work towards addressing issues of local and global importance by investing in relevant research. This particular research holds out the promise for a drug that can combat COVID-19, SARS and MERS – this is highly commendable! In this hour of a global crisis, our global team of researchers with unique core competencies has come together in solidarity — my heartiest congratulations to the group led by Prof. Sen.”

Professor Ralf Jockers, molecular biologist from Institut Cochin (INSERM, CNRS, Université de Paris, France) said, “I am excited about the project that we are currently running together with Prof. Sen on novel treatments for Covid-19 and I am hopeful that we can make a significant contribution to solve the challenges of this pandemic.”

The researchers have filed a provisional patent in India to protect the new chemical entities. The novel molecule in discovery is being moved to the next stage of checking where its efficacy will be tested on animals.

How does the treatment work?

The discovery has come out of months of research conceptualizing small molecule modulators of a set of hormonal receptors in humans and how they are connected with potential receptors in the lungs that act as entry of SARS-CoV-2, SARS and MERS in the human host. Additionally, the researchers looked into the pathophysiological condition of lungs during respiratory failure. This included extensive investigations of lung specimens from patients who were retrospectively found to have COVID-19. Using these data, the researchers designed the project that helps in attenuating acute respiratory distress.

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Further research by the team has revealed that these bacterial strains have the potential to decompose ‘polystyrene’ – a key component in Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items such as disposable cups, cutlery, toys, packaging materials etc.

Commenting on the relevance of this discovery, Dr Rupamanjari Ghosh, Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Uttar Pradesh, shared, “What started as a scientific exploration of the wetland in our campus has led to this significant discovery of plastic-eating bacteria. I would like to congratulate our research team for their discovery and look forward to them taking this forward to eventually addressing the problem of plastic pollution globally. This is a dream solution for breaking plastic in a natural process and making it biodegradable.”

The research team identified that upon coming into contact with the plastic (polystyrene), the bacteria use it as a carbon source and create biofilms. This alters the physical properties of polystyrene and initiates a process of natural degradation with the release of hydrolysing enzymes to break the polymer chains. The team is currently trying to evaluate the metabolic processes of these strains for utilization in the environmental bioremediation.

This discovery assumes significance given the recent announcement by the Prime Minister to eliminate Single-Use Plastic by 2022. The plastics industry produces approximately 14 million metric tonnes of polystyrene, which is non-biodegradable. This effects both terrestrial and marine life, e.g., a plastic fork used for 15 minutes can take up to 450 years or more to decompose. In the universe of plastic items used daily, SUP constitutes about a fifth in volume, estimates the All India Plastic Manufacturers Association (AIPMA). India is practically drowning in plastic – according to industry estimates, India consumes an estimated 16.5 million tonnes of plastic annually.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) conducted a study in 60 major cities of India in 2018 that observed that around 4059 tonnes of plastic waste are generated from these cities each day. In fact, India’s four metros generate over 1670 tonnes of plastic waste per day which is over 40% of the total plastic waste generated by the remaining 56 cities. With extrapolation of the plastic waste generation data from 60 major cities, it is estimated that around 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste are generated in India each day.

The research by Dr Priyadarshini and her team has been published in the prestigious scientific journal, RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) Advances.

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