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Dr. B. E. Pradeep, leading the AMR Lab at Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), is a driving force and the beacon of collaboration and innovation in the battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). His instrumental role in developing and globally validating AMRx^TM, a groundbreaking AI-enabled Digital Diagnostic tool in collaboration with SCIINV Biosciences, has been pivotal in addressing the urgent need for effective AMR containment.

At the recent AI for Pharma & Biotech workshop startup showcase, hosted by the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA) and Science Gurus (USA) at the University of Hyderabad, Dr. Pradeep and SCIINV’s collaboration garnered recognition.

Dr. Pradeep, on behalf of SCIINV Biosciences, received the second-best startup award from Dr. Manni Kantipudi, CEO of Aragen Life Sciences. This accolade underscores the importance of academic-industry partnerships in advancing healthcare innovation.

The partnership between Dr. Pradeep and SCIINV Biosciences has propelled the development of AMRx^TM, addressing critical global challenges posed by AMR with groundbreaking solutions.

National Start-up Day was celebrated on 16th January 2024 at the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam. Organized by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), SSSIHL, the event commenced with Vedam chanting followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and saw several Industry and academic experts on Innovation and Start-ups, alumni entrepreneurs, and seasoned professionals come together to share their thoughts on various topics with the young minds in the audience.

The august gathering was welcomed by Prof. B Raghavendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor of SSSIHL setting the tone for an insightful day dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Prof. Reddanna, an Emeritus Professor from the University of Hyderabad, captivated the audience with a thought-provoking keynote address on the “Role of University in Promoting Start-ups” Dr. R. Venkataramanan, the Founder and CEO of Karkinos Healthcare, shed light on SSSIHL’s pivotal role in cultivating entrepreneurial skills. Mr. Naveen Lakkur, Chief Innovation Coach, shared profound insights into the inseparable nature of technology and innovation, drawing from his book “The Inseparable Twins”.

The event further featured a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Sri Lakshmikant, Co-Founder of Value Craftz Advisors, with esteemed panelists exploring diverse facets of entrepreneurship. Dr. Anshuman Das, CTO, and Co-founder of Labby Inc., shared his captivating “Startup Journey”. Later the IIC Magazine “SRISHTI”, was released by the Revered Chancellor & Vice-Chancellor.

Two exemplary faculty members of SSSIHL, Dr. Murli Ravi from the Department of Physics and Dr. B. E. Pradeep from the Department of Biosciences, were recognized for their outstanding contributions toward innovation. A panel discussion, skillfully moderated by Mr. M Sainath, Executive Director of ICFAI, delved into crucial topics such as adaptability, innovation, sustainability, and more, featuring insights from industry leaders.

The event drew to a close with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Swetha T, Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Commerce, followed by the Maha Mangala Aarati, symbolizing the culmination of a day dedicated to the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.

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The Department of Chemistry, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, organized an International Symposium on, “Recent Trends in Sustainability in Chemical Sciences” on 16^th December 2023 at Prasanthi Nilayam Campus.

The symposium examined the status quo of the sustainability domain from multiple perspectives of academia, industry, and management. Eminent international and national speakers, from diverse backgrounds shared their valuable insights encompassing various facets of sustainability ranging from recycling, the packaging industry, socio-economic considerations, management principles, industry challenges and breakthroughs, fundamentals, and scope of applications in materials science.

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Prasanthi Nilayam, 16 December 2023:

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning organized a Science Modeling Exhibition on December 16th, 2023, at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus to commemorate National Science Day 2024. The event witnessed an exceptional turnout of enthusiastic participants from various schools, showcasing their innovative models and scientific acumen.

National Science Day 2024 celebrations are conducted in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Smt Eswaramma High School, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, and Nexus Consulting, inviting students from Class 8 to Class 12 across India. The celebrations encompass a range of competitions, including Essay Writing, Painting, Quiz, and Science Modeling contests, culminating in the finals scheduled for February 27^th and 28^th, 2024, at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, of SSSIHL, Puttaparthi.

The inauguration, graced by Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor of SSSIHL, and esteemed guests, marked the commencement of the event. Students showcased their creativity through diverse models, on the broad theme of innovation in Science & Technology.

The event saw an active participation of around 250 students representing various schools in and around Puttaparthi, including Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (Boys & Girls Wing), Smt Eswaramma High School, Sai Vidyalaya School, Vasavi School, and Zilla Parishad High School contributing to the exhibition’s success.

In the afternoon, the exhibition was open to the public and saw over 150 visitors, including parents, students and teachers from neighboring schools witness the remarkable creations of the students. The displays captivated the audience, earning admiration for the young minds’ scientific ingenuity.

Beyond being a platform for students to display their scientific prowess, the event emphasized the importance of science and innovation in education. The collaborative efforts of participating schools and the dedication of the students were instrumental in the triumph of National Science Day 2024.

For More on the NSD 2024 Celebrations at SSSIHL: https://www.sssihl.edu.in/national-science-day-nsd-celebrations-2024/
 

About the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) (Deemed-to-be-University), Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, is one of the few institutions in the world offering values-based education to students at the University level. Ethics and morals form the undercurrent of every subject taught at the Deemed to be University, providing a holistic framework of inter-personal development for its students combined with academic excellence. SSSIHL follows a merit-based open admissions policy for all irrespective of income, religion, or region and provides quality education free for all students.

The Deemed-to-be university hosts students from across the country at its four campuses in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, India and provides free education to all programmes of study. The programmes offered include undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and research. It has a merit-based open admissions policy for all, irrespective of income, religion or social status.

SSSIHL also provides a strong research environment, with exceptional academic practices, that has resulted in the growth of national and international collaborations. The Central Research Instruments Facility (CRIF), based at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the SSSIHL, is one of the few facilities in the country that houses advanced Characterisation / Analytical Tools to carry out Translational Research in various areas of Science and Technology.

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The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, (DHSS), Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam organized a 5-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Academic Ethics, Scientific Writing, and Unit-Level Data” from October 25th – 29th, 2023. This FDP has been delivered in two significant segments that are of great relevance in the present social science research domain. In the first segment, participants were ably guided on topics like ethics in academic communication, scientific writing, and techniques of research publication followed by issues in secondary research. The participants were also acquainted with the elements of survey research.

In the second segment, the scholars discussed various large-scale survey datasets like NFHS, IHDS, and NSSO that are freely available on public platforms. The FDP specifically trained the researchers to handle large-scale complex health survey datasets (i.e., NFHS) for detailed analysis. It covered obtaining the publicly available NFHS dataset, managing the data, and conducting basic data analysis to draw useful insights. The widely used statistical software Stata was used for data management and data analysis. The FDP has guided participants in importing NFHS data to Stata, data management, data manipulation, and reshaping datasets, and introduced them to visit and regression analysis.

The FDP Resource Persons were:

1. Abhishek Singh, Professor, International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai.
2. Ashish Singh, Associate Professor, Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, I.I.T. Bombay
3. Kaushalendra Kumar, Assistant Professor, International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai
4. Ajit Kumar Kannaujiya, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT), Bengaluru
5. Debarshi Dey, Head of Bio-Statistics and Data Management, MorphoSys, Munich, Germany

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CAS Student Central: Summer Program 2023

Congratulations to Srinand Hegde and Sumanth Chebrolu from the I M.Sc. (Math) batch, Prasanthi Nilayam campus, on their successful completion of the CAS Student Central: Summer Program in 2023.

CAS Student Central Summer Program is an eight-week interactive professional and educational experience offered by the Casualty Actuarial Society. This includes successfully completing all modules of the program including Property and Casualty Basics, Excel, Data Visualization, Ratemaking, Reserving, Predictive Modeling, Soft Skills, and a Property and Casualty Case Competition. The program was developed by practicing actuaries who are subject matter experts in the field of property and casualty insurance.

CAS Student Central: Independent Summer Program 2023

Congratulations to the students from the Brindavan campus, on their successful completion of the CAS Student Central: Independent Summer Program in 2023: Arrnav Dutta, Shashi Kumar, Hursh Gupta, Saiprasanna G, Sathya Sai Sri Charan, K Damodar Reddy, KVSS Kasyap, and V Ram Sai Deep.

CAS Student Central Independent Summer Program is a six-week self-paced professional and educational experience offered by the Casualty Actuarial Society. This includes successfully completing all modules of the program including Property and Casualty Basics, Excel, Data Visualization, Ratemaking, Reserving, Predictive Modeling, and Soft Skills. The program was developed by practicing actuaries who are subject matter experts in the field of property and casualty insurance.

Actuarial Exams (July & October 2023)

Congratulations to the students for successfully passing the Actuarial exams administered by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and The Society of Actuaries (SOA): Swayam Kumar Patro (Exam FM), C Sai Kartheek (Exam FM), Manan Luthra (Exam FM), KVSS Kasyap (Exam FM), K Damodar Reddy (Exam P) and C Sai Yashwanth (Exam P).

As part of their curriculum, the Final-year MBA students of both the Anantapur campus and the Prasanthi Nilayam campus completed their industrial tour in the months of August and September respectively.

The students of the Anantapur campus held their tour from 10 – 14 August 2023 and visited: Sundaram Home Finance, Hunter Douglas, Rams Fittings & Accessories Pvt. Ltd., and Kone Elevators.

The students of the Prasanthi Nilayam campus held their tour from 11 – 15 September 2023 and visited: Caterpillar, Schwing Stetter, and Ashok Leyland.

The students returned to their respective campuses with a renewed perspective and an even better understanding of what they had been studying in the classroom, several learnings from their interaction with the professionals at these companies, and lots of great memories and experiences that they will cherish forever.

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