SRM University-AP honours nine faculty on Teachers’ Day
SRM University-AP observed Teachers’ Day 2026 with a ceremony honouring faculty members for their contributions to teaching, research and institutional growth. The celebration was attended by chief guest Professor GP Raja Sekhar, Vice Chancellor of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, along with Professor VS Rao; Professor CH Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP; and the university leadership, including the deans and directors. The proceedings opened with an invocation, the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, and a cultural performance.
In his address, the Vice Chancellor, Professor CH Satish Kumar, recalled the life of Dr S Radhakrishnan, former Vice Chancellor of Andhra University, tracing his journey from his formative years as a student through to the experiences that gradually shaped his enduring respect for teachers.
Chief guest Professor GP Raja Sekhar, in a wide-ranging address, drew on Dr Radhakrishnan’s concept of Abheda, weaving philosophical reflection into a discussion of contemporary policy.
Professor GP Raja Sekhar then facilitated the presentation of the University Outstanding Faculty Awards 2026 to nine members of faculty: Dr V M Manikandan, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, recognised for his contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning research and student mentorship; Dr Ayesha Parveen Haroon, honoured for her contributions to the discipline of Psychology; Dr Manjesh Kumar, recognised for his research in advanced and sustainable manufacturing; Dr Elakkiya E, honoured for her work in machine learning, deep learning and network security; Dr Priyanka, recognised for her research in computer vision, image security and artificial intelligence; Dr Siddhartha Ghosh, honoured for his sustained record of teaching and research; Dr Debajyoti Kundu, recognised for his research in environmental science and sustainable bioprocessing; Dr Anuj Deshpande, honoured for his contributions to teaching and institutional development; and Dr Ramanjaneya Reddy, recognised for his research in power electronics and renewable energy.