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6 2021 | Spectrum | Volume 14 Number 6
6 2020 | Spectrum | Volume 14 Number 6
New Abode of Innovation and

Design at SRM IST-KTR

NAVEEN PARTHASARATHY way that could help solve modern world
problems through in depth study and
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, analysis which could further leads to
Kattankulathur adds one more feather the development of innovative projects
to its cap with the establishment of its and design prototype. Apart from the
newest premise dedicated for innovation technical fluency, these courses also
and design. throw light on the benefits of effective

The SRM Innovation and Design entrepreneurship and being backed
Centre (SIDC) was inaugurated on by the faculties of core subjects of
4th February 2021 in the presence of the respective departments it aims at
SRM IST’s former Vice Chancellor, collaborating with the functioning student
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice Chancellor, team to assist and promote pragmatic
Before and aftereffects of light pollution
(Current) Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan and knowledge among them.
Dean (CET) Dr. T. V. Gopal. Post the enormous success of the
An Obscure Pollution - courses for students which will help them (SIIC) established a few years ago, the
SIDC has offered numerous technical SRM Innovation and Incubation Centre

Light Pollution enhance their skillsets making them newly built Innovation and Design
ready for a dynamic work environment. Centre too looks promising, taking in
The courses being offered focus on the account its technical capabilities and
application of the technical skills in a mentoring pillars.
SHASHANK IYENGAR at night, huge amount of electricity is
used thus releasing carbon dioxide in the
Light pollution - Unfamiliar yet a environment. Apart from this, birds use
precarious pollution in conjunction to moonlight to hunt for food and migrate
being the rival of the planet’s sustenance. however the artificial lighting perplexes
It is the presence of anthropogenic and them and interfere their instinctive
artificial light in the night environment. behaviour ultimately resulting in their
Exacerbated by excessive or obtrusive use death either due to hunger or sometimes
of light, it alters natural conditions and hunting. Also because most songbirds
significantly affects the biological working migrate at night over 100 million of them
of the living organisms, decreasing the die due to collision with the brightly
visibility of the night sky concomitantly. lit buildings.
Improper planning and unnecessary Although, it is difficult to remedy
use of artificial lighting especially during the entire situation at once however
the festive season is one of the major making small efforts like using good
causes of photo pollution. Overpopulation quality outdoor lights which reduces the
also results in an increase in the usage carbon emissions and at the same time
of artificial lighting for instance light directing it to the area where it is needed
pollution increased roughly by two the most can create huge difference.
percent between 2012 and 2016.
lighting is required, but it needs to
This obscure pollution leads to air be used efficiently and not at the cost
pollution as due to heavy illumination of the loss of the biodiversity.

International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (ICRAMC - 2021)

International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (ICRAMC) – 2021

RAMAY RAJ SINGH Auditorium, SRM IST from the panel of global experts. Shri Ravi Pachamoothoo, Pro- This conference brought together
18TH - 20TH February 2021. Themes like Advanced Energy Chancellor, (Admin) SRM IST interdisciplinary teams to share
Organized by the Department Materials, Nanomaterials, and Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, their experience, new ideas, and
of Chemistry, SRM IST, KTR, Recent Advances in material Quantum Dots, Computational Pro-Chancellor, (Academic) research results about all aspects
in association with Alternative Chemistry is a multifaceted topic Materials, Composite and SRM IST, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, of materials and focus on the
Energies and Atomic Energy that could, upon research, trigger Hybrid Materials, and many Vice-Chancellor, SRM IST, integration of new technologies
Commission (CEA), and breakthroughs in material science others were the main highlights members from International
Université Gustave Eiffel, France, that would bring a significant of the discussion. and National Advisor Board like to provide solutions to existing
the 5th International Conference impact on future technology. Prof. Gilbert Chambaud, Univ. and anticipated challenges.
on Recent Advances in Material The program included twelve The members included patrons Gustave Eiffel, France, and many There were several oral and
Chemistry (ICRAMC - 2021) technical sessions on several like Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, other speakers and renowned poster presentations, and the
was held in the Dr. T. P. Ganesan important areas covered by Founder Chancellor, SRM IST, professors from across the globe. best presentations were awarded.