ISTE Sponsored Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Research Methodology

The Inauguration of the ISTE Student Chapter & ISTE Sponsored FDP was held on September 20, 2025, at the SRM MCET Auditorium. Dr. S. Durairaj, Principal, SRM MCET, honored the chief guest and shared the Presidential Address emphasizing the institution’s commitment to fostering student leadership and technical excellence. The Inaugural Address was delivered by Dr. K. Srithar, Professor & HoD/Mechanical, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai. This was followed by the formal introduction of Office Bearers by Dr. R. Ashok Kumar, ISTE Faculty Incharge. The session concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Dr. R. Ashok Kumar, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, and organizing team. The event was commemorated with a group photo of all attendees.

The technical sessions featured distinguished speakers delivering comprehensive presentations:

Dr. K. Srithar, HoD/Mechanical, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, presented “A beginner’s guide to research methods,” providing foundational insights into research methodology principles and practices.

Dr. C. Callins Christiyana, HoD/CSE, SRM Madurai College for Engineering & Technology, delivered a session on “Experimental research in Computer Science,” sharing expertise on research approaches specific to computer science applications.

Dr. R. Deepalakshmi, HoD/AIDS, SRM Madurai College for Engineering & Technology, conducted a comprehensive session on “Identifying the Right Journal or Conference: A Guide for Faculty Researchers,” providing valuable guidance on publication strategies and academic writing.

The FDP was well-received by participants and the sessions were highly informative, setting an excellent precedent for academic and professional development at SRM MCET. The program concluded with certificate distribution to all participants by Dr.S.Durairaj, Principal, SRM MCET followed by  Vote of Thanks by Dr. R. Deepalakshmi,  HoD/AIDS.

Institutions from which participants attended:

1. Fatima Michael College of Engineering and Technology
2. Ultra college of Engineering and Technology
3. Vaigai college of Engineering
4. KLN College of Engineering
5. Pandian Saraswati Yadav Engineering College
6. Latha Mathavan Engineering College
7. Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology

Feedback from participants:

Participants found the FDP on Research Methodology to be highly informative, well-structured, and relevant to their academic and research pursuits. They appreciated the expertise of the Resource Persons, who effectively covered key aspects such as research design, data collection methods, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in research. They expressed gratitude to the organizers for providing such a valuable learning opportunity and recommended similar programs in the future to further strengthen research capabilities.