Manikanda Mane from
Saveetha University,won
“Best Use of Resources Prize 2015"
of Plymouth University,UK.
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Chennai:Mr Manikanda Mane from Saveetha University,won a prestigious“Best Use of Resources Prize 2015" of Plymouth University,UK.This was based on the assessment by experts during the Project open day held at Plymouth.The award carries a cash prize of Rs.10,000 and citation.
Prof.Dr.David Jenkins,School of Computing, from Plymouth University,UK.
presented the award to Mr Manikanda Mane a ceremony at Hotel Le Royal Meridien,Chennai
on Saturday.Saveetha University Chancellor Dr.N M Veeraiyan presided over the function.
Prof.Dr.Atul Misra from Plymouth Business school,Saveetha University Director of Academics Dr.Deepak Nallaswamy,Saveetha Medical College Director-Dr.Saveetha Rajesh,Saveetha Engineering College Director Dr.S.Rajesh,were present. Saveetha School of Engineering Principal Dr.P.Sankar welcomed the gathering and Saveetha School of Engineering Director Dr.Ramya Deepak proposed a vote of thanks.
Final Year ECE student of Saveetha School of Engineering Manikanda have got an opportunity to pursue the final Semester at Plymouth,UK.He got a lot of exposure through this one “Semester Abroad Program (SAP).
Manikanda done initial stage of bench work in Saveetha School of Engineering where he devolved the Graphene Films and to take it a further collaboration have done more thinner Graphene Films in Plymouth University which can be used in “Intra Ocular Pressure Sensors”.
Saveetha
inks pact with UK-based Plymouth
University
Novel
research brings ‘vision’ engineering in focus
In what can be seen as
giving a boost to research efforts, a student from Saveetha School of
Engineering has developed micro-thin grapheme films in collaboration with the
UK-based Plymouth University that can be used in ‘Intra Ocular Pressure Sensors.
‘For Saveetha School of Engineering student Manikanda Mane, qualifying for the
‘Semester Abroad Program’ was a dream come true. It was a perfect platform for
the student, who is pursuing Electronics and Communication at Saveetha. In his
final semester, his research effort won him accolades from the collaborator
Plymouth University, with whom Saveetha has inked a memorandum of understanding
(MoU).
Guided by Prof A
Deepak of Saveetha and Dr P Shankar, Saveetha’s College of Engineering
Principal, Manikanda had earlier produced a thicker version of the grapheme
film that is capable of wider applications, especially in the field of bio
medical engineering. A visit by Plymouth University’s Dr David Jenkins in 2012
was the starting point of the Indo-UK collaboration. Seeing the potential in
the research efforts of Manikanda, Dr Jenkins felt the need to facilitate an
opportunity to partner in research and work together. Pursuing research in
right earnest and spurred by the vision of the chancellor, Dr N M Veeraiyan to
position Saveetha as a flagship brand on a global platform, Manikanda said he
had been interested in using grapheme and CNT-based sensor films while at the
university.
“The reason for
choosing this project is due to the wide range of applications that is possible
with Graphene. The staff and students in Plymouth University were encouraging
and the excellent lab facilities enabled me to complete my research with a
positive outcome,” he said on Saturday, when Saveetha University’s tie-up with
Plymouth University was announced in Chennai.
One of the key
objectives of the collaboration is to use the advanced research
characterization facilities in Plymouth to enhance the efficiency of the
nano-composite sensors used for intra-ocular pressure measurements and for many
other bio-medical sensor applications. The latest MoU with Plymouth will
strengthen the cutting-edge research initiatives of the Chennai-based
institution, which has forged several collaborative tie-ups with other global
universities of repute. As many as 7 students from the School of Engineering
qualified for research programs at many premier universities overseas between
January and May this year.
‘This is
great day in my life where have got an opportunity to show my success and
shared my feelings with the media’
- Mr Manikanda Mane
(Mr Manikanda Mane
,Best use of Research Prize winner of Plymouth University,UK and Final Year ECE
student of Saveetha School of Engineering)
“I take immense pleasure in
expressing my gratitude to our honorable chancellor, Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan for such a great event. The Press meet
held on 20th June at “Le Royal Meridian” where have been awarded
with “Best Use of Resources” at Plymouth University. As an Electronics and
Communication Engineering (ECE) student in Saveetha School of Engineering I
have got an opportunity to pursue my final Semester at Plymouth. Where have got
a lot of exposure through this one “Semester Abroad Program (SAP)”. The
Curriculum which was being practiced in Saveetha University helped me a lot
where we got to do the projects right from the first year. This helped me build
my practical Knowledge and interested me to do this project from 3rd
year onwards. A great support and encouragement from my Prof. A. Deepak and my
Principal Sir Dr. P. Shankar throughout my project. We have done initial stage
of bench work in Saveetha School of Engineering where we devolved the Graphene
Films and to take it a further collaboration have done more thinner Graphene
Films in Plymouth University which can be used in “Intra Ocular Pressure
Sensors”.
“The reason have chosen this project
is because as there are wide range of applications with the Graphene which
interested me a lot. The staff and students in Plymouth University are warm
welcoming and very friendly. Have never got any problem throughout stay in
Plymouth. There are excellent lab facilities and staff. My project guide in
Plymouth University Prof. Dr. David Jenkins who is great source of encouragement
and I should be thankful for this motivation, guidance and valuable suggestions
to carry out project so successfully. This led me to win an award in Plymouth
University competing all the Students of Plymouth.”
“This is great day in my life where
have got an opportunity to show my success and shared my feelings with the
media. Have spoken to my media people personally as well. Have answered many
Questions and cleared their doubts. A great speech by all eminent speakers on
the stage especially Dr. N. Deepak sir who is always a source of inspiration to
us”
“
And of course a great dinner party followed where everyone enjoyed it. A
special thanks to all Press and media who made this meet a grand success. I
express my special thanks to my Principal sir Dr. P. Shankar and Dr. David
Jenkins. With profound gratitude,
respect and pride,
I express my
sincere thanks to our
Director Mrs. Ramya Deepak, for providing constant support.”
Manikanta Mane
