Heuresis
Heuresis
Heuresis The Research Day
(Tuesday, 14 October 2025)
This event will be a dedicated platform to recognize and showcase the outstanding research, innovative projects, and academic excellence demonstrated by our university community. Heuresis Research Day is an opportunity for scholars, researchers, and students from all disciplines to come together to share their work, exchange ideas, and foster a collaborative spirit that fuels innovation and discovery. It is also a time to celebrate the commitment and dedication that drive our community toward academic and scientific advancement.
Highlights
- Keynote Speech by Prof Ravi Sundaram of North Eastern University, Boston USA
- Poster and Oral Presentations by research scholars & SIRS students
- Panel Discussion on current trends and challenges in research aimed at enhancing research skills and methodologies
- Prof. Venkatachalam, RBI Chair Professor of Madras Institute of Development Studies.
- Dr. Hema A. Murthy, Professor Emeritus (Hon) IIT Madras.
- Prof. Santosh Mahapatra, Associate Professor, BITS, Hyderabad.
- Dr Punith Cariappa, Senior Leader at Pvt, Universities & Former Pro-VC Alliance Unversity.
Call for Papers / Posters
We encourage all the students who are currently working on approved and selected SIRS projects and the PhD scholars (till 2024 admissions) to submit a research paper not more than 3 pages including references that highlight your innovative work and contribute to the vibrant academic discourse.
Key Details
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
- Presentation Formats: Oral paper presentations [for 10 min (including 3 min of Q&A session)] and poster displays
- Topics: Open to all disciplines and research areas
The format for the manuscript to be submitted and the poster to be presented is available here for your kind perusal.
Logo Competition Details
Theme: Research Day Celebration
Eligibility: Students, Research Scholars, and Staff of SNU Chennai Submission
Deadline: Sep 25, 2025 Submission Format: Digital file (JPEG/PNG)
Submission Email: [email protected]
The winning logo will be featured prominently across all Research Day promotional materials, including banners, brochures, T-shirt and merchandise.
Event Agenda
| Time | Session | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration | AB3 Seminar Hall Foyer | |
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Inaugural Session | Welcome Address, VC’s Talk, Invited Keynote Speech | AB3 Seminar Hall |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Tea & Networking Break | Cafeteria / Canteen | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM | Parallel Academic Sessions | Paper Presentations: 21 talks (9 + 12) across parallel sessions. (7 min presentation + 3 min Q&A). | AB3 Seminar Hall & AB3 Lecture Hall 1 |
| Poster Presentations: 20 posters. Open to UG/PG/PhD/Faculty (SIRS). | AB3 Seminar Hall Foyer | ||
| 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch | Cafeteria / Canteen | |
| 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Panel Discussion | Topic: “Academic Research: The Road Ahead” | AB3 Seminar Hall |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | High Tea & Networking | Cafeteria / Canteen | |
| 3:00 PM onwards | Valedictory Session | Summary of the day, awards/recognition, distribution of certificates to all participants, and call for papers (CFP) for future proceedings. | AB3 Seminar Hall |
Organizing Team
| Vertical / Task | Faculty PoC | Students | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinator | Dr.Shanthi Natarajan | ||
| Inaugural & Valedictory | Dr. M. S. Devi | Ms. Maria Nikita S Ms. Yeshvandhini Kumar Ms. Cherisha Ronney Cheriyan | |
| Paper Sessions | Dr. Sudipta Som Dr. Indrani Sen Gupta | Mr. Sadanand Venkataraman Ms. Saloni J Ms. Archana Shreee S Ms Durga J S Mr. Joseph M | |
| Poster Session | Dr. V. Vembarasan | Mr. Sadanand Venkataraman Ms. Saloni J Ms. Archana Shreee S Ms Durga J S Mr. Joseph M | |
| Panel Discussion | Dr. Cherry Mathew Philipose | Ms. Deivanai J Mr. Sadanand Venkataraman | |
| Proceedings & Publications | Dr. V. Vembarasan | ||
| Registration | Dr. U. Padmavathi | Ms. Sandra V Jose Ms. Renuka G | |
| Refreshments (Tea & Lunch) | Dr. U. Padmavathi | Ms. Sandra V Jose Ms. Renuka G | |
| Logistics & Hospitality | Dr. Sudipta Som | (Accommodation, Transport, Mementos) Ms. Arathy krishna Mr. Dharanidharan J Ms. Mary Vijitha Mr. Ram Kumar M | |
| Documentation & PR | Mr. Samuel Giftson Dr. Indrani Sen Gupta | ||
| Volunteer Coordination | Dr. Sundharakumar KB | 2025 Research Scholars Mr. Sadanand Venkataraman | |
| Sponsorship & Stalls | Dr. Cherry Mathew Philipose | (Publisher/Book Stalls) Ms. Madhankumar P Ms. Sharmila Devi Mr. Hans Krupakar | |
| Liaison (IEEE, ACM) | Dr. NP Rajesh | ||
| Scholar Coordination | Dr. Sudipta Som Dr. Indrani Sen Gupta |
