Division of R&D of LPU conducted Workshop for Research Procedures to motivate Faculty & Students

An elaborated Work shop for Research Procedures to motivate Faculty & Students was conducted by the Division of Research and Development of Lovely Professional University at Shri Baldev Raj Mittal Auditorium of the University. First of its kind, this workshop attracted more than 200 PhD aspiring faculty and students from different Departments of the University. Dean Research, LPU, elaborated in details HOW TO WRITE A DOCTORAL THESIS/ a Conceptual Research Paper. All participated actively in regard to learn and interact basically needed research procedures and out puts. Many students showcased and discussed their projects also with the experts.

The Chancellor, Mr Ashok Mittal informed: "Only a few days back, a mentor group led by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has recommended 'the creation of faculty capable of cutting-edge research and high quality teaching to make the institution a centre of excellence'. We are lucky that our University has already been working on the desires of Hon'ble Amartya Sen." Continuing, he said: "We are regularly aiming at providing world class research services to the students in Punjab, the entire nation and the students across the globe. In this regard, we have already announced that a dedicated Research Block would soon come up in the campus. Through it will be provided the best and latest facilities for faculty and the students, so that they are motivated to explore new areas in the field of research and to put their ideas into real formations."

Guiding the participants to the workshop, Dr Sorab Sadri, Dean (Research), LPU explained them in details "HOW TO WRITE A DOCTORAL THESIS". He interacted with them on the necessary more than 40 topics like 'Four things to do/ not to do; what a thesis is; how it should be written; style, presentation; copyright waiver; acknowledgments; references; materials and methods etc'. It offered an opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research write-up and publication, thereof. It also helped participants to understand how to structure research papers effectively, enhance their ability to critique, edit and review their own work for proper academic publication process. As such the different modules of workshop included suggested structures of research papers based on all these indications. Further inspiring Dr Sadri emboldened the participants that writing a thesis seems initially a long, difficult task; however, after completion of a couple of chapters it seems as a pleasure towards the improvement in 'technical writing'.

It is worth illustration that 'Seed grant' is being given to the departments and the co-ordinators, who take initiative in hosting of conferences with national and internationally recognized associations. Here, Seed Grant is providing needed money to project ideas and programmes that are just getting started, or to jump-start to put ideas into action. It can also be used towards expanding projects that are already developed and sustainable. On these lines, as an encouragement to the research scholars, the University is providing financial assistance to its staff and students on an annual basis. This is to provide them an opportunity to learn and exchange ideas with experienced people from the Academia and the Industry. As such, Innovations from the research scholars, in concurrence with the vision of the University, will take LPU to glorious heights in the field of research. In this context, the upcoming of the Research and Development Block, in the premises of the University, is being eagerly anticipated by the aspiring Ph D students.

International Forum of Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT)commended Proposals from Inter-Disciplinary Think-Tank of LPU

The Editors of MIT's world renowned magazine 'Technology Review India have confirmed that the Abstract of all the six proposals & solutions, submitted by the Inter Disciplinary Think-Tank of LPU, have passed the preliminary round of short-listing. TRI had called upon the Technology Community in India to actively participate in the second edition of the Technology Review Grand Challenges (TRGC) programme and submit their innovative proposals/solutions to alleviate the problems of Indians in the relevant Ten Challenge areas notified by TRI. The Jury-Members of technologists, researchers, and technology promoters help select the best solutions.

In this regard, Dean of Faculty for Sciences and Technology, Dr LR Gupta had constituted an inter-disciplinary think-tank of faculty members and students to work for the same. Proposals with suggested solutions in the Challenge Areas of Energy and Environment (against the rising level of Pollution due to Vehicular Traffic, Fast vanishing Forests, Transmission and Distribution losses in any Power generation system) ; of Healthcare & Bio-medicine; Housing and Lighting have been forwarded.
On this present achievement, congratulating the innovative doers, who submitted the proposals, the Chancellor of the University, Mr Ashok Mittal exclaimed: "We are happy to note that our faculty and students are always determined to solve the problems being faced in general world across and in particular in the country." He further said: "This is also a healthy sign for the University that many would-be global leaders, in the arenas of science, technology, business, and the arts, are in the making, who someday will certainly solve the most obdurate problems world over."

It is illustrative that TRI is a well known International Forum, where solution/proposal if shortlisted and printed; it comes out as a matter of great pride for the University as well India. Since 1999, the editors of Technology Review have honoured more than 200 innovators, whose inventions and research are found most exciting, as these have the highest impact locally and globally. The innovators in India, whose work-spanning medicine, computing, communications, electronics, nanotechnology, and more--is changing the world, are highlighted. Moreover, its motive is to bring the technologists of the country onto a single common platform to architect solutions to solve complex problems in simple ways.

Going ahead for the final round of submission, all the six solutions explain that there is utmost need to conserve the Energy, howsoever minuscule quantity it may be! So, the Objective of the proposal is to construct a finger force nano-generator keyboard using the principle of piezoelectric effect. Hence there would be no requirement for UPS (additional resource) in home computers; For the rising level of vehicular pollution, solution is the manufacturing of LPG-driven domestic vehicles, so doing away with the dual-fuel system; for Fast vanishing Forests as raw material in Paper Industry, there is advanced solution involving the recycling of the waste paper at the site of production itself; For Housing and Lighting, SEES-11 (Smart Electrical Energy Saver device) is to be installed at each entry point of all rooms of the offices, which saves the precious Electrical Energy resource; and, for Healthcare and Bio-medicine, challenge to the technologists is to minimize the use of insertion techniques like angiography etc, by turning to the Human Saliva Secretome Analysis (HSSA) for its use as prognostic and diagnostic markers in diseases using a proteomics approach.

LPU reaches Global Panache: Awarded Asia's Best Emerging B School Award at Singapore

LPU has been adjudged the Best Emerging B School-2011 in Asia, at the 2nd Asia's Best B-School awards ceremony held at Singapore. In a function of all radiance at the famous Suntec, Singapore; around 29 countries, including Australia, South Africa, UK, USA, UAE, China, France, Japan, Spain, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea etc participated prominently. During this, the best B-Schools in Asia were awarded in a colour-ful ceremony held amongst a galaxy of luminaries from the world of education and corporate. Among the members of Jury were stalwarts like Mr Bhaskar Chatterjee, Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises; Mr Harish Mehta, Emeritus chairman-World HRD Congress & Founder Member-NASSCOM; Mr Michael McDonald, Global Chairman, World HRD Congress; Professor Tom Hilton, Global Chairman, Asia Pacific HRM Congress; Ms Saagarika Ghoshal, Chief People Officer, Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt Ltd and a many others.

On adoption of advancement modes, study incorporated global scenario, the best curriculum based on different parameters required, LPU got this coveted honour, sharing the dais along with other internationally reputed organizations like Nanyang Business School Singapore; Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sri Lanka; Middlesex University, Dubai Campus; IIM Bangalore and IIM Indore, India; Lingnan University, Hongkong; Xavier Labour Relations Institute, India;; IESE Business School, Barcelona, China Europe International Business school, Guanghua School of Management, China and others.

Feeling elated and excited on having the prestigious award, the Chancellor of the University, Mr Ashok Mittal exclaimed "We all at LPU are really very excited to receive Asia's the Best Emerging B School award from such a big dais." He continued: "Our University is putting all its efforts to bring the name of Indian education on Global Platform. This award gives us further motivation to work harder and achieve more." He added that the University is tying up with more global Universities and is also recruiting students from different parts of the world. Also, LPU is making continuous changes on the curricular level to map the man-power fit on global scenario.

"It is worth illustration that 'B-School' at LPU is not only serving the purpose of private sector but also on the national and international level. To augment the learning resources and promote interdisciplinary research, in our survey, it has strived for creating avenues for students to display their creativity and providing a range of career choices. We see LPU's B-School is leaping in advancements towards international accumulations; that is why the CMO Asia Advisory Board and the Advisory Council of World Brand Congress has identified LPU among Asia's Best Emerging Business School", said Dr RL Bhatia, Project Director, Asia's Best B-School Awards.

More than 400 International Students from 25 Countries joined LPU in this session

Lovely Professional University welcomed more than 400 International students from 25 countries of four continents, North America, Europe, Asia and Africa at its campus. Commenting on this significant development, the Chancellor of the University, Mr. Ashok Mittal said “ This is one the biggest international recruitment done by any of the university in India for foreign students. With this addition of close to 400 new international students, the university has now reached another benchmark of becoming the largest university in terms of having the most number of international student in a single campus. The total strength of international students in the campus reached to 600. The present rate of admission of international students is 200% more in comparison to the last year. Various countries from where the students are studying in India includes USA, Italy, Iran, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Dubai, Thailand, Iraq, Indonesia, Burundi, Sudan, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tanzania and Kenya etc. These students have opted various courses like BCA , B.Tech, BBA, MBA, MCA and BJ(MC) etc.”

In order to acquaint the students about the university, a six hours informative induction programme was scheduled for them. It was comprised of addresses by senior authorities and presentations from relevant departments. Also PPTs were made on the rules and regulations and systems of the university like how to access online available material, academics, examinations, security and discipline. Aimed to get the fresh-students well-adjusted to the culture and traditions prevalent at the University, a campus tour and a two-hour cultural evening was also specially arranged to entertain them.

In a suggestive welcoming address, the Chancellor of the University, Mr. Ashok Mittal expected of all such students, from different continents of the world, to represent themselves, in a way, as true official ambassadors of their respective countries. He said: "Now, on becoming an integral part of the LPU community; you are of course shouldering new responsibilities of more of humane behavior by sharing your culture and traditions with those of others." Motivating them, he exclaimed: "Indeed, it is an entirely new phase of your life. Upholding the traditions and values of India, you have to co-exist with your fellow students on international standards during your entire span of study programme." He also mentioned: "It is really making us proud to see a regular addition in number of students from more and more countries, in every new session. Prior to this, students from India used to go abroad for higher studies but now the trend has been changed a lot. Our University has enrolled many foreign students from different lands. It is, indeed, a strong indication that our efforts will never go in vain and India is once again going to wear the coveted crown of a Master in the realms of Education."

In the evening, students were made to swing, sing, stamp and keep tossing their heads on the melodies of Bhangra & Giddha, Rajasthani Jhoomer, Classical Dances and Rap Performances. Getting boosted the International students also showcased their inborn talents. Some of such students Rafi from USA, Abba Ahmed Muhammed from Nigeria, Suchet from Indonesia, Ganga from Nepal, Vishma Chuwan of Bhutan, Alen Atem representing Sudan, Adeeb al Rumayhi of Bangladesh and others said joyfully: "We are indeed lucky to be received at the largest university of India in the most possible humane manner. No doubt, certain uncertainties were lurking in our minds at first, but the very first day of ours under special Induction Programme has assured us firmly that we are in our own country and among our own persons."

Guest Lecture on Robotics and CIM delivered by Er. Omri Koppel from Israel at LPU

Robotics and CIM Expert, Er. Omri Koppel, from Israel delivered informative guest lecture on Robotics and CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) at Lovely Professional University. It was held at the Faculty of Technology and Sciences of the University for its faculty-members and the students. The faculty members of mechanical engineering department got much benefitted through this guest lecture by imbibing latest trends and additions in the fields of Robotics and CIM. It is illustrative that being focused on Robotics, the expert explored and explained state of the art design and the products needed to bring robots to the next level. He delivered a nice compilation of current robotics trends on propulsion, power sources, vision, 3D prototyping and much more. He quenched the knowledge-thirst of the faculty members by answering towards what's next in robotics design; CAD tools evolve to advance robotics applications; introduction of 3D CAD technology; development of robotics technology, systems, and applications; visualization, and simulation tools.

On contacting, Mr Koppel a CIM Engineer with a world renowned robotics company and industrialist automation specialist, said: "The two technologies, towards Robotics and CIM, have advanced in parallel because computer-based development allows inventors, designers, and engineers to move beyond a trial-and-error, build-and-test approach into the more efficient, affordable, and revealing world of virtual design." He also exclaimed: "I am also very happy to feel the international standard in all the occupations of the University, may it be towards infrastructure, hostels, faculty, students, libraries or laboratories. In fact, the efforts taken towards these all are self-explanatory."

The Chancellor of the University, Mr. Ashok Mittal said: "We always try to accord our faculty and students to keep on updating themselves in regard to the continuous modifications and transformations in the realms of education. The present lecture on Robotics by an international delegate from Israel is on these lines only." He also added: "We want that being research and projects oriented our faculty and students should leave no stone unturned to reveal the world their potentialities and abilities, of course, through such take in”.

LPU welcoming thousands of new students through massive 'Freshmen Induction Programme-2011'

In order to get the many thousand fresh-students well-adjusted to the global environment of the University, Lovely Professional University is conducting a 'Freshmen Induction Programme-2011'. Covering an Informative & Entertaining Schedule, this programme is to continue up to 7th August, 2011. Under this different sessions are planned at different Blocks, Shri Baldev Raj Mittal Auditorium, campus café open stage and play-grounds. The senior authorities of the university are introducing them, in batches, to the university set-up, policies & procedures, University Management System (UMS) and placements. Continuous Cultural Shows, Movies, Presentations, Carnival, City & Campus Tours have also been arranged to entertain them. In addition, they are being provided with a Relevant Information containing handbook "FAT Letter" to serve as ready-reckoner for immediate needed know-how about the University.

Welcoming and congratulating the new students on becoming an integral part of the LPU Community, the Chancellor of the University, Mr. Ashok Mittal said: "This induction programme is specially carved out so that the fresh students may step into the new phase of their lives with the University, this programme is going to quench all their curiosities/uncertainties in regard to the novel changes to be soon experienced by them." He further ascertained the new entrants: "All fresher-students should attend all the sessions scheduled for them in batches, as these are going to familiarize you, in the shortest possible time-frame, with the culture, important rules and regulations about the University prior to formal commencement of first term of your related programme." Motivating them, he exclaimed: "Upholding the traditions and values of India, you are going to be exposed to the global standards. In order to make you ready for the same, this programme is also very special to boost you up to nurture and exhibit your potentialities, abilities, hidden talents by showcasing your creative performances in different areas!"

On this occasion the talented students of the University are entertaining and motivating the fresh students through their enchanting performances depicting great unity in cultural diversity. Getting boosted the new students are also exhibiting their inborn talents daily, shedding away all their hesitations and complexes, well embracing the culture and traditions of the University. Some of such students Amardeep, Athar, Jo-Ann, Kapil, Bhavneet Ashwani, Ritika and others said joyfully: "We are very happy to join the largest university of India. The way we have been received here under special Induction Programme is superb and it is really a novel experience for all of us. Moreover, on getting a chance so soon to perform has added a new confidence unto us."