Event: Seven Days Faculty Development Programme on "Advancing Research Excellence: From Research Design to Patent Filing"

Date: 17-08-2026 to 25-08-2026

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Venue: Online

Event convener: Dr. S. Subbaiah, Associate Professor & Head, AI&ML

Event co-ordinators: Dr. N. Raghapriya, Mrs. K. Sindhuja

Resource persons: Dr. I.S. Beschi, Dr. R. Jothi, Dr. Gowthami V, Dr. Sathish Kumar M, Dr. N.G. Thangamma, Dr. N. Indumathi, Dr. Hariprasath Lakshmanan

Participants: 417

Summary of the event

The Department of Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, School of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Business Studies, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai Ramapuram, organized a Seven-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled "Advancing Research Excellence: From Research Design to Patent Filing". It was conducted online from 17.08.2026 to 25.08.2026, each session from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, giving participants exposure to the different stages of the research process.

• Foundations of Research: Identifying Research Problems and Gaps - Dr. I. S. Beschi
• Research Design and Ethical Practices in Scientific Research - Dr. R. Jothi
• Data Analysis, AI Tools, and Research Proposal Development - Dr. Gowthami V
• Scientific Writing and Manuscript Preparation for High-Quality Publications - Dr. Sathish Kumar M
• Publishing in High-Impact Journals: Selection, Metrics, and Peer Review - Dr. N. G. Thangamma
• Manuscript Submission, Publication Ethics, and Research Visibility - Dr. N. Indumathi
• Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Filing for Researchers - Dr. Hariprasath Lakshmanan

Overall, the FDP provided a structured progression from research design to publication and patent filing, serving as a platform to enhance research competencies, promote research excellence, and encourage innovation and intellectual property development among faculty members and researchers.

Key takeaways

• A better understanding of research fundamentals and identification of research problems and gaps.
• Insights into research design and ethical practices in scientific research.
• Learning about data analysis and AI tools for effective research.
• Enhanced skills in research proposal development.
• Improved knowledge of scientific writing and manuscript preparation for high-quality publications.
• Understanding the key considerations in selecting high-impact journals.