ANNA UNIVERSITY About the University

CHENNAI – 25
Anna University is a world class institution producing professionals
with high technical knowledge, professional skills and ethical values
and is a preferred partner to the industry and community for their
INDUCTION PROGRAMME II economic and social development through excellence in teaching,
(08.09.2022 – 10.09.2022) research and consultancy. Anna University shall be recognized as a
for point of reference, a catalyst, a facilitator, a trend setter and a
RESEARCH SCHOLARS leader in technical education.

About the Centre for Research

ORGANISED BY
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH Centre for Research is functioning from the inception of Anna
University on 4th September 1978, offering research programmes in
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different branches of Engineering, Technology, Architecture and
Planning, Science & Humanities and Management Sciences leading
VENUE: to the award of Ph.D. degree. Faculty members are actively pursuing
AUDITORIUM interdisciplinary and socially relevant research in thrust areas with
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION state–of–the–art equipment in addition to teaching, consultancy and
(CFR Building) extension activities.
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The Centre is looking after the recognition of Departments of various
affiliated Engineering Colleges and Industrial Units/R&D centres to
do research with this University. Around 5000 teaching staff/experts
are recognized as supervisors by the Centre for guiding research
scholars. The number of Ph.D. awardees of Anna University from the
inception (1978–2022) is 17,340.
Chief Patron: Instructions to Participants
Dr.R.Velraj, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai
This programme is for research scholars admitted in July 2022
session to the four campuses, Constituent Colleges and Affiliated
Patron:
Institutions of Anna University. The programme will be conducted in
Dr.G.Ravikumar Registrar i/c, Anna University, Chennai
hybrid mode. The research scholars of the four campuses of Anna
University (CEG, ACTECH, SAP, MIT) must attend the programme in
Convener:
the venue in physical mode. Attendance is mandatory on all three
Dr.C.Umarani, Director, Centre for Research
days. Other scholars must attend the programme in the physical
/online mode. Accommodation will be arranged in the student’s
Coordinators:
hostel on payment. The scholars are advised to watch the videos of
Deputy Directors:
the previous Induction Programme available in the Centre for
Dr.G.Kumaresan
Research website using the link
Dr.K.N.Shoba
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCblHq3eEpz1BQoPwPGxIkgg/v
Dr.K.Soundaranayaki
ideos before attending the programme.

Centre for Research, Anna University There is no registration fee for the programme. All the scholars
dirresearch@annauniv.edu, dirresearch@gmail.com should register for the programme using the following link.
044 -22357354 https://forms.gle/eJM9rd2cNsr5uqEP7 .The last date for registration
is 31st August 2022.
Programme Outcomes
Topics
At the end of the Induction Programme, research scholars will be
 Where is your research going? Anywhere, Everywhere,
able to: Somewhere and Nowhere
• define ‘research’ in the true sense of the term  Research Paper Writing: An Introduction
• identify research questions / problems that can be investigated  Research Planning and Development
systematically  The Joy of Research
• review relevant literature to understand the research problem  Role of Geospatial Technology in Research & Development
• evaluate different methods of data collection and analysis  Opportunities in research on Materials: An Overview
• demonstrate effective writing skills essential for research papers  Instrumentation in Research
• apply appropriate research methods suitable for the problem  English for Research Paper Writing
statement  Research Ethics
•analyze the approaches available before selecting the right  Research Methodology – Key Aspects
framework  Literature Survey
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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 025

Induction Programme II Schedule

8th, 9th & 10th September 2022
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
Date
9.30-11.00am 11.15-12.45pm 1.45-3.15pm 3.30-4.15pm 4.15-5.00pm
Research Research
Planning and Paper Writing:
Where is your research
Development An
going? Anywhere,
Joy of Research Dr.D. Ganesh, Introduction
Everywhere,Somewhere and
Dr.C. Balaji, Professor, Associate Dr.K. Malathi,
08.09.2022 Nowhere L
Inauguration Department of Mechanical Professor, Professor,
Thursday T Dr.L.S. Ganesh, U T
Engineering, Department of Department of
E Retired Professor, Department N E
IITM Mechanical ECE,
A of Management Studies, C A
Engineering, CEG Campus,
IITM H
Anna University Anna University
B B
R B R
E R E
Role of Geospatial Research Methodology – Key
A E Instrumentation in Research A
Technology in Aspects
K A Dr.J. Prakash, K
Research & Dr.M. Sekar, Research Ethics
K Dean , MIT Campus,
09.09.2022 Development Former Dean, Dr.T.S.N. Sankaranarayanan,
Anna University
Friday Dr.T. Subramani, CEG Campus, Emeritus Professor, University of
Professor and Head, Anna University Madras
Dept. of Geology,
Anna University 1.45-2.30pm 2.30-3.15pm
English for
Opportunities in
Research Paper
Research on Ph.D.
Literature Survey Writing
Materials: An Regulations
Dr.K. Ramamurthy, Professor, Dr. Veena
10.09.2022 Overview Dr.G.Kumaresan,
Department of Civil Selvam, Valediction
Saturday Dr.S. Moorthy Babu, Deputy Director
Engineering, Asst. Prof.,
Director – CGC & Centre for
IITM Dept. of English,
Additional Registrar, Research
CEG Campus,
Anna University
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