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Mangaluru, Jun 3: In collaboration with the IEEE Mangaluru subsection, the IEEE Srinivas University Student Branch organized the National Level Paper Contest for PhD students on June 2 in virtual mode. About 50 research scholars have registered and submitted their scholarly articles. Among the articles received, 15 papers in two categories were presented.
The virtual inauguration of the contest was done at 10 am. Dr Vinay Kumar Jadoun, SAC Chair, IEEE Mangaluru Subsection, associate professor, Dept of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, MIT Manipal, was the chief guest. In his address, he explained the importance of academic writing. “Scholarly writing is a part of the research. The researcher should get motivation from within. Research is not doing something new. Every researcher is adding some new concept to the existing work. This new thing is his contribution to the respective area.”
Dr Poornalatha, Chair IEEE Mangaluru Subsection was the guest of honour. in her address she said, “Scholarly writing increases the critical thinking of a researcher. To improve one’s skills paper presentations will help a lot.” The programme was presided over by Dr P S Aithal, vice-chancellor, Srinivas University, Head, IEEE Srinivas University Student Branch. In his presidential address, Dr P S Aithal said, “There is huge scope for research in the development of new technologies. Advancement in technology has made our life easy. These days finding right information for our research is at our fingertips because of the advancement in technology. The quality of research improves only when we publish our work”.
Dr Krishna Prasad K, counselor, IEEE Srinivas University Students Branch welcomed the guests and mentioned the objectives of the National Level Paper Contest. Vinayachandra, vice-chair, IEEE Srinivas University Students Branch proposed a vote of thanks. Suchetha Vijaya Kumar, chair, IEEE Srinivas University Student Branch compered the programme.Prof.Subrahmanya Bhat, Dean, Institute of Computer Science and Information Science, Srinivas University, present on the occasion. The program was attended by more than 60 research scholars. Dr Annappa B, professor, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, NITK Suratkal, Dr Jeevitha B K, associate professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur, Dr Pallavi Mane, professor, Dept of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MIT Manipal, and Dr Sudhakar, research professor, Srinivas University participated as adjudicators for the paper contest.
The valedictory programme of the National Level Paper contest was in virtual mode on June 2. Dr Venugopal P S, professor, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering was the chief guest. “Every paper published should contain some original work, The research paper will be there forever once it is published. Hence one must take utmost care in writing a research paper” he said in his valedictory address.
Dr Srinivas Rao Kunte, professor, Srinivas University, was guest of honour. In his address, he said, “Research is a life-long process. Our original work will have a lot of value. Researcher should focus on learning and improving the work”. Dr P S Aithal, vice-chancellor, Srinivas University, Head, IEEE Srinivas University Student Branch will be the president said that, “Researchers should contribute something to the society. Participation in competitions will give a lot of experience to the research scholar. Every bit of information received in the form of suggestions by experienced researchers will be of great help for the improvement of research work.”
Santhosh Pai, research scholar Instituteof Computer Science and Information Science, Srinivas University, Mangaluru secured the best paper award for his research paper titled 'Study of the Most Critical Security Vulnerability of the decade: Log4JShell' won the first place and Pavan Kumar Naik, research scholar, Institute of Engineering and Technology won the second place for his paper titled 'Importance of Identifying Γ-H2ax Foci In Nucleus Cell'. Dr Krishna Prasad K, counselor, IEEE Srinivas University Students Branch welcomed the guests Vinayachandra, vice-chair, IEEE Srinivas University Students Branch proposed a vote of thanks. Suchetha Vijaya Kumar, Chair, IEEE Srinivas University Student Branch compered the programme. Professor Subrahmanya Bhat, dean, Institute of Computer Science and Information Science, Srinivas University present on this occasion. The programme was attended by 60 research scholars.