Amrita Center for International programs (Amrita University)

Dr. P. Venkat RanganVice ChancellorAmrita [email protected]

Dr. Maneesha V. [email protected]

Dr. Krishnashree AchuthanAssociate [email protected]

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Dr. Krishnashree AchuthanAssociate [email protected]


The Amrita Center for Interna-tional Programs (ACIP) is the central point for international academic rela-tions at Amrita University. The Center focuses on enhancing education and research by bringing together stu-dents, teachers, and academicians from around the world to create an opportunity for the rich and diverse exchange of knowledge and ideas.

ACIP has established and contin-ues to establish strong collaborative initiatives with many institutions in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan,

many of which have been classified as world-leading. The Center frequently engages international experts from these institutions via online lectures and short courses.

Currently, ACIP offers sev-eral exchange programs, semes-ter study abroad opportunities, and dual degree programs for students with excellent academic credentials. There are also twinning programs in the fields of engineering and busi-ness with universities in the U.S. and Europe. In addition, ACIP encourages

and coordinates joint co-guiding of PhD students and joint research pro-jects with universities around the world.

Under the leadership of our Chancellor, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, we at ACIP forge alliances that better enable us to embrace both scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom, for both are required to meet the current challenges of our global society. We invite you to be a partner in our efforts to fulfil this objective. Please join us.

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh Director Amrita Center for International Programs

Prof. P. ManojProgram [email protected]

Ms. Karen Sneha MoawadProgram Manager (North America)[email protected]

Prof. Jay MisraProgram [email protected]

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Amrita is one of India’s premiere teaching and research institutions and has been ranked in the “Ivy League” of Indian Universities by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is accredited with the highest grade of ‘A’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is increasingly being recognized internationally as an institute of repute. Founded by the world renowned humanitarian, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, the multi-campus University was established to provide rigorous academic instruction in an ambience rooted in India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

Amrita has 15 schools across 5 campuses and offers 150+ degree programs, in a variety of disciplines, such as Engineering, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurveda (ancient

Indian study of medicine), Biotechnology, Arts and Sciences, Education, Communication/Journalism, and Social Work, at the UG, PG, and Doctoral levels. Amrita has approximately 18,000 students and 1,750 faculty members, 600 of which are PhD/DM holders. The University also has a staff to student ratio of 1:10, one of the best in the country, especially among private universities.

The University puts a great deal of emphasis on research and the development of innovative technology, specializing in areas such as Haptics, Cyber Security, Nanotechnology and Energy, Health Sciences, Molecular and Nano-Medicine, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Wireless Networks and Applications, Computer Science and Engineering, and Learning Technologies.




OURINTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC PARTNERS

The Amrita Center for International Programs brings strategic co-ordination and lead-ership development with regards to the University’s international activities. Within a

short span of time, Amrita has been able to establish a wide range of educational opportunities such as student and faculty exchange programs, dual degree

programs, virtual classes, co-guidance of PhD students, and collaborative researchprojects. Strong cooperative engagement with international

universities has helped facilitate the successful exchange of inter-national and Amrita students, enabling Amrita University to be

recognized as a global institution of higher education.

North America


Amrita University has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with several prestigious universities in Europe, Australia, East Asia, South America, and North America including the University of California cam-puses at Berkeley, Davis, and San Diego, Columbia University, the State University of New York at Buffalo, KTH - the Royal School of Technology, VU Amsterdam, TU Munich, Deakin University, the University of Tokyo, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and many more.

Europe

East Asia

Australia

South America


RESEARCHCENTERS

Amrita University is committed to conducting meaningful research that focuses on the upliftment of humanity. The University also has strong collaborations with several international institutions and organizations that have led to globally recognized achievements in research. Currently, Amrita conducts research in the following fields: Wireless Networks and Applications, Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Molecular and Nano-Medicine, Energy and Nanotechnology, Learning Technologies, and Health Sciences.


Amrita Center for Wireless Networks and Applications (Amrita WNA)

The Center focuses on the emerging fields of Wireless Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Wireless Communication, 3G, 4G, and LTE Technologies. Current specialization areas include Disaster Management, Energy Solutions, Healthcare, Environmental Monitoring, and Education. Amrita WNA successful completed the Indo–European WINSOC Project and is recognized worldwide for its deployment of the first ever wireless network system for predicting landslides. The Government of India will deploy the system in all landslide prone areas in the near future.

Amrita Center for Computational Engineering and Networking (Amrita CEN)

The Center focuses on research in the areas of Software Defined Radio (SDR), Computational Drug Designing, and Wavelet Theory. CEN is also involved in the areas of Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, and Speech Translation. A massive transla-tion project is currently underway to develop tools to translate web content from English to Indian languages. Funded by the Ministry of IT and conducted in conjunc-tion with Leiden University (Netherlands), the initiative will enable every child in India to access information in his or her own mother tongue.

Amrita - Agilent Analytical Research Center

The School of Biotechnology has joined hands with Agilent Technologies (Germany) to set up an analytical research lab with the vision to promote and encourage the development of science education and scientific research in India. The Center is currently home to the latest state-of-the-art detection systems such as uHPLC chromatographic separation, UVVIS (Ultraviolet to Visible Spectroscopy), ELSD (Evaporation Light Scattering), LC/MS (Mass Spectrometry), and ESI (Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry). In addition, the Center also has an ultra-fast, online-UVVIS spectrometer. The Center provides its

instrumentation capabilities and expertise to in-house researchers to solve diverse research problems such as the identification and characterization of natural prod-ucts, metabolic intermediates, and proteome analysis related to various disease indications.

Amrita Multi Modal Applications Using Computer Human Interaction (AMMACHI Labs)

The Center focuses on technological innovation in the field of computer-human interaction in order to develop applications designed to improve the qual-ity of life for socially and economically marginalized people and communities. Combining multimedia, vir-tual reality, and the emerging technology of haptics, AMMACHI Labs focuses on providing effective and life-changing vocational training and value based edu-cation. The main projects of AMMACHI Labs include:

• SAVE: Vocational education and skill development.

• Empowering Women: Vocational and life enrichment education including micro-financing.

• MoVE: Education for rural and semi-urban populations via mobile classrooms.

• Disaster Risk Reduction: Disaster management, emer . -gency response, and rehabilitation training.

Amrita Center for Cyber Security Systems and Networks (ACSSN)

The mission of the Center is to promote a part-nership between industry, academia, and the govern-ment to foster innovative research and education in the area of Cyber Security. Key research areas include: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Wireless Security, Intrusion Detection via Early Warning Frameworks, and Internet of Things (IoT). Currently, ACSSN works closely with several government depart-ments, research organizations and multi-national firms on collaborative research and technology development.


Amrita Center for Biomedical Engineering Research (AMBE)

AMBE is committed to design and develop low cost, reliable biomedical devices and implants. The Center was the first in India to develop an efficient, but highly cost effective, insulin pump that matches and/or surpasses its current international counterparts. The pump was developed for the precise, personalized, and continuous delivery of insulin, inconspicuously, for the control and management of diabetes. The design of the Amrita Automated Insulin Pump was recently awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Amrita Center for Nanoscience (ACNS)

India’s first NanobioCenter, ACNS, is recognized as a leader in in the areas of Nanotechnology and Solar Cell research. The Center is also home to the Nano Solar Center of Excellence, which focuses on developing new nano-materials for applications in cancer, diagnostics and therapy, new delivery systems, sensors, and photovolta-ics. ACNS is also a pioneer in the development of natural tissue and organs without the use of synthetic implants or donors. The Center has received support from the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum and will soon establish an International Center for Electrochemical Nanoprocessing. The Center will be set-up in collabora-tion with the University of California, Riverside and the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Amrita Wind Energy Center (AWEC)

AWEC is the first of its kind in India and was brought to fruition via a memorandum of understand-ing between Amrita University, Center for Wind Energy Technology and the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA). A Wind Power Laboratory is cur-rently being developed with the help of IWTMA and will include facilities such as small turbine testing, wind elec-tric generator schemes, wind speed and weather moni-toring recording systems, software for wind resource

assessment, and wind power analysis on electric power grids. Currently, research is being conducted in the area of Energy Management on Smart Grids using Embedded Systems, in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden).

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center (AIMS)

AIMS is dedicated to establishing a center of excel-lence in healthcare by engaging in preventive medi-cine, medical education, and research in the areas of Health Science, Molecular, and Nano-Medicine. The super-speciality hospital, with an adjacent medical col-lege, continues to provide outstanding and affordable - in many cases free - medical care, regardless of one’s social or economic background. This medical science and research center harbours many high quality facili-ties including a patented, fully computerized, and net-worked Hospital Information System (HIS), a fully digital radiology department, a NABL accredited clinical labo-ratory, and a 24/7 telemedicine network set up by the Amrita Center for Digital Health; a network that enables patients in remote areas to receive medical care instan-taneously from specialists at AIMS and other hospitals. AIMS is known for offering comprehensive healthcare solutions comparable to the best hospitals in the world.

Amrita Virtual Interactive E-Learning World (A-VIEW)

An initiative of the Amrita E-Learning Research Lab, A-VIEW aims to empower individuals via digital oppor-tunities for distance education and social collaboration. It is an internet based, virtual, knowledge - sharing plat-form that uses various communication modules such as audio/video, whiteboard collaboration, document shar-ing, and text chat to enable teachers to collaborate with students from different locations across countries and institutions. A-VIEW has advanced modules that allow the in-depth sharing of information and content that can either be displayed on a single screen or on multiple screens, simultaneously. More than 2,000 universities in India are currently using A-VIEW free of cost.


“Amrita University has a major role to play in transforming our society into a knowledge society through its unique, value-added education system.”

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (Former President of India)


Virtual Amrita Laboratories Universalizing Education (VALUE)

The VALUE Initiative is a project dedicated to devel-oping virtual labs in the fields of Science and Engineering. These media-rich, online learning tools allow users to conduct physical laboratory experiments in a computer-simulated environment. The aim of VALUE is to pro-vide free and easy access to high quality educational resources to students across India, regardless if they are studying in rural areas or come from economically chal-lenged backgrounds. In addition to conducting actual experiments, the virtual labs include features such as illustrated theory notes, animations, modelling, interac-tive quizzes, workbooks, and video lectures.

Amrita Center for Research in Advanced Technologies for Education (Amrita CREATE)

CREATE applies innovative digital solutions to pro-vide accessible and affordable educational technologies for the benefit of society. It has built a simulation lab for STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to foster educational experiences using 2D and 3D simulations. CREATE pioneered the devel-opment and deployment of an Intelligent Tutoring and Adaptive Assessment program in over 45 Indian schools in rural and small city neighbourhoods. Research is currently being conducted on Innovative Pedagogy, Architectural Frameworks, and Modelling Approaches for the Diffusion of Personalized Learning.

Amrita Technology and Business Incubator (Amrita TBI)

Amrita TBI is a joint venture between Amrita University and the National Science and Technology Development Board, Government of India. The Center is one of only 40 TBIs in India that focuses on encourag-ing entrepreneurial activities among students in an aca-demic setting. Amrita TBI fosters and helps incubatees

work on intellectually stimulating and socially responsi-ble projects which will generate an effective and posi-tive impact in society. One new initiative of Amrita TBI is the Amrita TIDE Innovation Awards offered to stu-dents who pioneer bright ideas. The program provides mentorship and resources towards building prototypes and services to market these products. Amrita TBI also provides start-up funding through partners such as the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), the Technology Development Board (DST), and the Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs, Government of India.

Amrita Sustainability Initiative (Amrita and Deakin University, Australia)

The Sustainability Initiative is set up between the Amrita School of Business and the Center for Sustainable and Responsible Organizations (CSARO) in DeakinUnivesity (Australia), to conduct management research in India with a focus on Corporate and Social Responsibility. Key research areas include setting up a database of the top 500 sustainable businesses in India in order to better understand and promote long-term responsible organizational behaviour; develop-ing research collaborations with eligible international partners from the government, industry, and the com-munity; encouraging research by MBA students by providing funding for CSR related projects; and organ-izing conferences and seminars to promote sustainable practices.



“This is not just another university but a very high quality, world–class university, focusing on technology and research, dealing with very concrete issues which have immediate applications.”

Dr. Muhammad Yunnus (Nobel Laureate)


TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMANITY TECH TRANSFER & PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

AMRITA PULSE

This low-cost, low-power, wearable device provides real-time mon-itoring of a patient’s ECG without the need to visit a hospital. It also sends crisis alerts to a patient’s doctor, via mobile phones, enabling emergency medical service response teams to act quickly.

FLEXIBLE POLYMER WAFER

This flexible drug loaded wafer can be placed directly in the tumor bed after the tumor has been removed, thereby preventing its recurrence and killing any residual tumor tissue that may have remained after surgery.

AMRITA PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICE

This device is especially designed for women, children, and the dif-ferently abled to help them connect to and alert authorities and their loved ones. APSD has the ability to record conversations and can immediately communicate messages to multiple destinations.

HEART TISSUE PATCH

This patch assimilates with the normal heart tissue around the scar eventually healing the dead tissue. Furthermore, the patch placed on the tissue synchronizes with and simulates the patient’s heartbeat.

NANO MEDICINE TO FIGHT DRUG-RESISTANT LEUKEMIA

This recently discovered medicine dramatically improves the treat-ment of drug-resistant CML as it is designed to be directly absorbed into the cancer cells circulating in the patient’s bloodstream.



AMRITA PORTABLE HEALTH RECORD

Designed to function as a pen-drive, the entire medical history of a patient can be stored and accessed anytime and anywhere a com-puter is available.

RURAL INDIA EDUCATION TABLET

This tablet aims to assist those living in rural areas to achieve 100% literacy and to decrease dropout rates in schools.

AMRITA PORTABLE SUPER CHARGER

By harnessing the power of solar energy, this portable innovation has the ability to charge any device within a short amount of time. It runs on a low-cost solar panel and does not require any external batteries.

MULTIMEDIA BASED THEFT MONITORING SYSTEM

This downloadable app allows one to send live audio and video streams of the incident, send SMS alerts to family and friends, and send details of where the theft is taking place via google maps.

GESTURE-BASED WHEELCHAIR

This invention allows differently abled people to control and direct their wheelchairs by simple hand gestures. This is especially useful for those who currently use wheelchairs but who do not have enough strength in their upper bodies to move themselves.

MY SANGAM (EDUCATIONAL PORTAL)

This educational portal provides learning tutorials to rural women through a computerised vocational learning experience. The portal utilizes cutting-edge haptics technology and aims to increase the number of skilled workers among women living in rural communities.


INTERNATIONALRESEARCH PROJECTS

Amrita is dedicated to conducting internationally significant research that advances insight and understanding and addresses pressing social and scientific issues.


International Center for Electrochemical Nanoprocessing

Amrita Center for Excellence and Research in Nanosciences and the INDO-US Science and Technology Forum - University of California, Riverside and the State University of New York at Binghamton

INDO-US PROJECTS

Development of Novel Carbon-Inherently Conducting Polymer (C-ICP) and C-ICP-Metal Nanocomposites with Unusually High Conductivity for Microwave Absorption

Amrita University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Molecular Genetics of Locally Advanced Breast Carcinomas

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and New York University

Cost-Effective Removal of Toxic Contaminants from Drinking Water Using a Hybrid Absorption-Bioremediation Technique

Amrita University and Columbia University


WINSOC (Wireless Sensor Networks with Self-Organization Capabilities for Critical and Emergency Application)

Amrita University and members of the European Commission’s WINSOC Consortium

INDO-EUROPEAN INITIATIVE

Electromagnetics

Amrita University and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

INDO-ITALIAN PROJECTS

Molecular Mechanisms to Accelerate Wound Healing

Amrita University and the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Cerebellum-Inspired Approach for Pattern Classification in Robots

Amrita University, the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate General for Country Promotion (Republic of Italy)

Autonomous Mobile Robots Based on Bio-Inspired Artificial Control

Amrita University and the University of Milan


Bank of America Scholar’s Program

Amrita University and Bank of America have created the BoA Scholar’s program for graduate students at the Amrita Center for Cyber Security Systems and Networks who are interested in conducting research in the areas of XACML, Privacy, and Security with regards to Banking Systems, and OS/VM level access control.


Computational Neuroscience and Mathematical Modeling in Biology

Amrita School of Biotechnology with the University of Pavia and the University of Milan

INDO-GERMAN PROJECTS

Promotion of Scientific Education and Research in India

Amrita School of Biotechnology and Agilent Technologies

Cyber Security Research: Next Generation Secure Internet Technology for Globally Distributed Enterprises

Amrita University, the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India) and the Technical University of Munich, the Technical University of Berlin, and DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service

INDO-BRAZILIAN PROJECT

Wireless Networks and Techniques with Applications for SocietyAmrita University, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Rio de Janeiro


“When I look at what Amrita is, its mission, the hospitals, the various campuses, there is a close synergy between what Princeton wants to do and what Amrita is doing. Our faculty will be interested in collabora-tive research with Amrita for the possibility of working on a real life problem.”

Dr. Maria Klawe (President of Harvey Mudd College, USA)


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Amrita was conferred with the status of “University” by the Government of India on January 13th, 2003. In 2009, Amrita was given an ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for all its campuses and programs and was ranked in the “Ivy league of Indian Universities” along with institutions as the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai.

Amrita University has achieved the following major milestones in the past 10 years:

e 5 campuses, 15 schools, and 190+ programs e 18,000 students and 1,750 faculty members e Faculty-student ratio of 1:10 e 500 distinguished visiting lecturers includ-ing Nobel Laureates Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Dr. Martin Chalfie, and Dr. Leland Hartwell e 30+ Centers of Excellence in Research e Published 150 books and 300 book chapters e 3,500 publications and 6,800 citations e Received research grants worth Rs. 2 Billion (approximately US $ 35 million)e 51 major patents and inventions including the Adaptive and Automatic Insulin Pump, Wireless Telematics, Virtual Private Network (VPN), and the Amrita Hospital Information System (AHIS), among otherse Extensive engagement and tie-ups with over 76 international universi-ties in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan



Cultural Aspects of

Amrita University



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The Amrita Center for International Programs has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various universities of repute in Europe, the US, and Australia. The Center is com-mitted to creating opportunities for the diverse exchange of knowledge and ideas. Currently, ACIP offers several exchange programs, semester study abroad opportunities, and dual degree programs for students with excellent academic credentials. There are also twinning programs in the fields of engineering and business with universities in the U.S. and Europe.

STUDENTOPPORTUNITIES


“The student exchange program facilitated by the Amrita Center for International Programs, Amrita University provided an international platform to further myself intellectually and professionally. I had the privilege to network with people from so many countries and even had the chance to visit a few countries.”

Panchamy Krishnan K. (Student Exchange Program, KTH, Sweden)

“During the period I stayed in Davis, I could work under professors who were well known in their field. I could be a part of research projects which would help to make the society a better place to live. I was exposed to various cultures and lifestyles which helped me to become a better individual altogether. I am thankful to Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for facilitating the entire process. “

Vishak Muthukumar (Summer Internship Program, UC Davis, USA)

“I had a wonderful experience with my classmates at Amrita. We used to hang out togeth-er over weekends, take trips to the city, and spend time chatting in the canteen. I was also invited to their homes and even attended one of their weddings. I found my classmates and teachers to be very caring and supportive and would definitely recommend others to come and experience Amrita.”

Aljoscha Dietrich (Student Exchange Program, University of Paderborn, Germany)


EXCHANGEPROGRAMS


KTH - ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SWEDENKTH is ranked 27th in the world for Engineering and Technology and is the only institution in Sweden to be awarded the “Center of Excellence in Quality in Higher Education.” KTH aims to foster academic and research collaborations in the fields of Science, Engineering, Education, and Technology. Students at the UG, PG, or Doctoral level are welcome to apply.

TU MUNICH (TUM), GERMANYTU Munich is ranked #1 in Germany, as per QS World Rankings. TUM is one of the most research-focused universities in Europe and was the first university in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. The institution accepts international students at the UG, PG, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral level.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO (UNM), USAThe Princeton Review listed UNM as a “Best Western College” and ranked the School of Engineering 14th out of the top 20 Graduate Engineering Programs in the U.S. The University welcomes all international students currently studying for a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD. Amrita also offers Dual Degree and Joint PhD programs with the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNM.

TELECOM SUDPARIS, FRANCETelecom is one of the top engineering colleges in France and boasts high placement records. It is committed to producing students with skills in Information and Communication Science and Technology. The University has a strong focus on research and welcomes Masters students.


UNIVERSITY OF PADERBORN, GERMANYThe University of Paderborn is a leading institution of higher education in Europe. It is well known for its Computer Science department, which is ranked among the top three pro-grams among German universities and 16th among international programs. Students at the Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral level are welcome to take courses or collaborate on research projects.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS (UC DAVIS), USAUC Davis is one of the top 10 public universities in the U.S. and is ranked 85th in the world, as per QS World Rankings. The Global Study Program provides students the opportunity to enrol in regular courses in a wide variety of fields. Students can apply at the Bachelors or Masters level.

UPC BARCELONA TECH, SPAINUPC is Spain’s #1 institution for Engineering and Technology and is ranked 77th in the world, as per QS World Rankings. The University welcomes students currently working towards their Bachelors, Masters, or PhD. Amrita also offers a Dual Degree program in Information and Communication Technology with UPC.

POLYTECHNICO DI MILANO (POLIMI), ITALYPOLIMI is currently ranked #2 in the country and 28th in the world for Engineering and Technology, as per QS World Rankings. The University offers several undergraduate, gradu-ate, and PhD programs in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, and Design. POLIMI accepts students currently studying towards their Bachelors, Masters, or PhD.

TELECOME ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT, FRANCE TELECOME Ecole de Management is among the top ten Management schools in France and is ranked 34th in the world, as per the Financial Times. The University is recognized for its expertise in management and information technology and communication (ICT). TELECOME welcomes students who are currently pursuing their Bachelors or Masters.

MINES PARIS TECH, FRANCEMINES Paris Tech is one of the most prominent French engineering schools and is currently ranked 193rd in the world. The University is reputed for the outstanding performance of its research centers, its selectivity, and the quality of its international partnerships with prestigious universities. The University accepts students who are currently pursuing their Bachelors or Masters.



“Amrita University has a large and excellent educational IT group that creates online courses and simula-tions. Some of the brightest and hardest working students that I have met come from India.”

Dr. Leland Hartwell (Nobel Laureate)

The Amrita Center for International Programs is proud to present the Amrita Dual Degree, an academically attractive alternative to traditional methods of study. Through the dual degree programs, Amrita students can undertake graduate coursework towards two separate degrees, simul-taneously, usually completing the course in just two years. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to earn their second degree from an internationally recognized institution in the U.S. or Europe.


DUAL DEGREEPROGRAMS


MBA/MS in Management (SUNY - Buffalo, U.S. ) Amrita School of Business, Bangalore, offers a unique collaborative twinning program where students will have the opportunity to earn a full-time MBA or a part-time Executive MBA and an MS (Master of Science) in Management from SUNY-Buffalo.

M.Tech/MS in Automotive and Embedded Systems (SUNY - Buffalo, U.S)

This twinning program is designed to help working professionals and will lead to an M.Tech in Automotive Systems from Amrita and an MS in Embedded Systems from SUNY-Buffalo.

M.Tech/MS in Wireless Networks and Distributed Systems (VU Amsterdam, Netherlands)

This program allows students to gain a Masters in Wireless Networks and Applications from Amrita and a Masters in Parallel and Distributed Systems from VU Amsterdam.

M.Tech/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (UNM, U.S.)

This program enables collaborative Masters degrees for students registered on a full-time basis at Amrita in the School of Engineering, or at UNM in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

B.Tech/MS Integrated 3+2 program (KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)

Students will complete the first three years at Amrita and the next two years at KTH. After five years, students will be awarded a Bachelors degree in Engineering from Amrita and a Masters degree from KTH.


MA/M.Tech in Computer Science and Computer Science and Engineering (University of L’Áquila, Italy)

This program enables students to earn a Masters in Computer Science from L’Áquilla and an M.Tech from Amrita in Computer Science and Engineering.

MBA/MS in Business Administration and International Management (TEM, France)

Students who have completed five trimesters at the Amrita School of Business can pro-ceed to TELECOME Ecole de Management to complete courses for the MSc in International Management. The total duration of the program is 2.5 years.


Amrita is proud to have an eclectic and highly accomplished group of adjunct faculty comprised of experts, researchers, and professors from an array of national and international institutions and organizations. The adjunct faculty are extremely active in teaching classes, guiding PhD students, and engaging in collaborative research projects with fellow Amrita faculty members and researchers.

ADJUNCTFACULTY


Dr. Leland HartwellNobel Laureate, Arizona State

University (USA)

Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri Nobel Laureate,

Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

(India)

Dr. Ajay Shah Director of Research Informatics Division, City of Hope National

Medical Center (USA)

Dr. Anantha Sethuraman CEO, DFMSim - Bridging Design &

Manufacturing (USA)

Dr. Arun Lakhotia Professor, University of Louisiana at

Lafayette (USA)

Dr. Avinash K. Shah Professor,

Biochemical Engineering (India)

Dr. B. Prabhakaran Professor, University of Texas at

Dallas (USA)

Dr. Devashree Saha Senior Policy Analyst and Associate

Fellow, The Brookings Institution (USA)

Dr. Dilip Krishnaswamy Senior Researcher,

IBM Research Labs (India)

Dr. Gillian MurphyProfessor, University of

Cambridge (United Kingdom)

Dr. Govindrajan SrimathveeravalliBiomedical Engineer, Sloan-Kettering

Center (USA)

Dr. Hideaki Nagase Professor, University of Oxford

(United Kingdom)

Dr. Jaap HeringaProfessor, Vrije

University (Netherlands)

Dr. Kaladhar Voruganti Technical Director, CTO office,

NetApp (USA)

Dr. Kenneth SalisburyProfessor, Stanford University

(USA)


Dr. Herbert BosAssociate Professor, Vrije University (Netherlands)


Dr. P. SomasundaramDirector, Langmuir Centre for

Colloids and Interfaces, Columbia University (USA)

Dr. Prasant MohapatraChair of Computer Science, UC

Davis (USA)

Mr. Sam NatarajanExecutive Director, J.P. Morgan

Chase, Chase Wealth Management Technology (USA)

Mr. Santhosh S. NairManager, Corporate Engineering,

Google.Inc (USA)

Dr. Seshaiah PonnekanthiConsultant, DUNE (Italy)

Dr. Sreeranga RajanResearcher, Fujitsu Laboratories

(USA)

Dr. Sudhir SahasrabudheProfessor, University of Utah

(USA)

Mr. Sunny KumarSales Director, ACCENTURE (USA)

Dr. Thomas HaenselmannProfessor, University of Mannheim

(Germany)

Dr. Vijay BhatkarMember of Scientific Advisory

Committee to Cabinet, Govt. of India (India)

Dr. Vijayaragavan Viswanathan Researcher, CERN- Jablotron Alarms

(Switzerland )

Dr. Vipul GoyalResearcher, Microsoft Research

(India)

Dr. Maarten Van SteenProfessor, Vrije Univeristy

(Netherlands)

Dr. Masahiro FujitaProfessor, University of Tokyo

(Japan)

Dr. Nagabhushana Sindhushayana

Vice President of Technology, Qualcomm (USA)

Dr. Nava SubramanyamProfessor, Deakin University

(Australia)



Amrita University organizes a wide range of confer-ences at all of its five campuses and regularly attracts top scientists, experts, and researchers from various countries around the world. Conferences hosted by the University focus on addressing and solving societal issues and are well attended by many prominent per-sonalities from the global research community.

CONFERENCES& EVENTS



BioQuest 2013

The first International Conference on Biotechnology for Innovative Applications was hosted by the Amrita School of Biotechnology on August 10 through August 14 at the Amritapuri campus. The conference focused on the ways in which research areas such as translational medicine, nanotechnology, neuroscience, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and bioengineering could contribute to alleviating human suffering and improving standards of living. The conference served as an ideal platform for distinguished experts from diverse areas of biotechnology to discuss and deliberate on established as well as emerging platforms and strategies.

International Conference on Sustainable Development and Governance: Building Commerce and Communi-ties

Jointly hosted by Amrita, Ettimadai Campus, and Deakin University (Australia) from December 14-17, 2013, the conference served as a platform for lead-ers and academics from around the world to consider management and governance solutions for the water, energy, and waste management crisis facing communi-ties and industry across the world.

International Conference on Women in Computing

This conference highlighted pioneering and cutting edge research by women in computing, social issues of relevance to women in computing, a platform to encour-age collaboration globally between researchers and suc-cessful professionals, and opportunities for role mod-eling and mentorship to encourage young women to enter the field of computing. The conference was organ-ized at the Ettimadai campus from January 9-11, 2013.

SecurIT 2012

Amrita hosted the first international conference of Security for the Internet of Things (SecurIT) at the


Amritapuri campus, in August 2012. The conference highlighted pioneering and cutting edge research by women in computing, social issues of relevance to women in computing, a platform to encourage col-laboration globally between researchers and successful professionals, and opportunities for role modeling and mentorship to encourage young women to enter the field of computing.

ICTEE-2012

The International Conference on Technology Enhanced Education focused on developing educational technology for the benefit of society. The conference also investigated the role of innovation in the ever-increasing sustainable applications of technology in education. The ICTEE was hosted at Amritapuri campus in January 2012.

Nanobio-2012

The 2nd International Conference on Nanotechnology, hosted at the Kochi Campus in February 2012, focused on topics such as regenerative medicine, cancer nanotechnology, drug delivery, and molecular medicine. There were active discussions of new and emerging ideas and a brainstorming session regarding the emphasis of future research.

IGPI-2012

The 3rd annual Indian Global Psychiatric Initiative was convened at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences at the Kochi Campus in January 2012. The conference discussed the latest treatment modalities and research studies in areas related to mental healthcare and cov-ered topics such as psychiatric services and mental health delivery, community care, neurobiology and pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, strategies and challenges in the treatment of depression, autism, and psychiatric diagnosis and classification.

“The ACWR conference provided a great opportunity to interact with experts from all over the world.” Mohammad Sadegh Ebrahimi (Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran)


ACWR-2011

The high-profile International Conference on Wireless Technologies for Humanitarian Relief was hosted at the Amritapuri Campus in December 2011. The conference attracted educators, researchers, tech-nologists, and students to share their knowledge and expertise in teaching and learning in order to stimulate high quality research work in wireless and related tech-nologies.The conference also focused on the importance and relevance in providing humanitarian relief.

ICCTSD-2011

The International Conference on Communication Technology and System Design was hosted at the Coimbatore Campus in December 2011. ICCTSD 2011 presented design methodologies, techniques, and experimental results on emerging electronics, circuits, and various topics on systems. It focused on cutting edge research, development, and applications of communica-tions and electronics technologies. The conference also stressed the importance of continuing and accelerating the momentum of research in the areas of electronics and telecommunication.

ICSTSD-2011

The International Conference on Society, Technology & Sustainable Development was organized by the Department of Social Work, Amritapuri Campus, and School of Social Work, the University at Buffalo, State University of New York on June 2011. The confer-ence focused on the crucial interfaces and dynamics of sustainable development with respect to indigenous practices and technology and explored the opportuni-ties and challenges in addressing sustainability through the integration of indigenous culture with present day policies, practices, and technology.

“It is extraordinary what Amrita has been able to accomplish in its short history. To have developed in the space of only 15 years a first-class research institution with the highest accreditation rating from the na-tional accrediting agency is remarkable. I know of no other institution in India with a comparable record of achievement.”

Dr. Satish K. Tripathi (President, University at Buffalo)


“We attend dozens of conferences every year and this one will be hard to forget.” (on the ACWR conference held at Amritapuri in 2011)

Dr. Prasant Mahopatra (Chairman, Dept of Computer Science, UC Davis)

Dr. Mary Eileen McMahon, Regional Director, Univer-sity of California - Santa Barbara, California (USA)

Dr. Stephanie Manley-Rook, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Pitt Community College, North Carolina (USA)

Dr. Stacy Hagenbaugh, Director, Smith College, Mas-sachusetts (USA)

Dr. Jenifer Cushman, Dean of International Education, Juniata College, Pennsylvania (USA)

Dr. Paaige Kelle Turner, Associate Vice President of Aca-demic Affairs, St. Louis University, Missouri (USA)

Dr. Karen Caruson, Assistant Vice President for Re-search, University of South Florida, Florida (USA)

Dr. Elizabeth Partolan-Fray, Director, Office of Interna-tional Programs and Exchanges, Western Washington University, Washington (USA)

Dr. Helen Amelia Cox, Chancellor, University of Hawaii - Kauai Community College, Hawaii (USA)

Dr. Inger Bull, Director of International Programs, Colo-rado College, Colorado (USA)

Dr. Mary Ellen Carroll, Associate Vice President for Aca-demic Affairs, Loras College, Iowa (USA)

Dr. Susan Howard Gass, Associate Director, Newnan LSA Academic Advising Center, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA)

Dr. Rajeev Thottappillil, Head of Electromagnetic Engi-neering, Director of International Affairs with India, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)

Prof. Urban Westergren, Deputy Director of Internation-al Affairs, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)

Assoc. Prof. Joakim Lilliesköld, Director, School of Elec-trical Engineering, KTH - Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)

Dr. Nava Subramaniam, Associate Head of Research, Deakin University (Australia)


DISTINGUISHEDVISITORS2013



Dr. Monika Kansal, Lecturer, School of Accounting Eco-nomics & Finance, Deakin University (Australia)

Dr. Clare Strawn, Senior Research Associate, Interna-tional Society for Technology in Education (USA)

Mr. Juris Wulfius, Coordinator for International Recruit-ment / Business Development Manager, University of South Australia (Australia)

Dr. Anand Bariya, Vice President and Managing Direc-tor, NetLogic (USA)

Dr. Andreas Toudapakis, Professor, Dept of Chemistry, University of California - Davis (USA)

Dr. Bhojan Anand, Professor, Department of Computer Science, National University of Singapore (Singapore)

Dr. Detlef Vogt, Director of International Programs, Heilbronn University (Germany)

Dr. Ajay Shah, Director of Research Informatics, City of Hope National Medical Center (USA)

Dr. Akhilesh Pandey, Professor, Johns Hopkins Univer-sity School of Medicine (USA)

Dr. Andrey Panteleyev, Vice Chair, Division of Molecular Biology, NBICS Centre-Kurchatov Institute (Russia)

Dr. Claudia Wheeler-Kingshott, Senior Lecturer in Magnetic Resonance Physics, Institute of Neurology, University College London (UK)

Dr. Colin Barrow, Chair, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin Univer-sity (Australia)

Mr. D. Bommi Bommannan, CEO, MaxVal Group, Cali-fornia (USA)

Dr. Egidio D’Angelo, Professor of Physiology & Director of the Brain Connectivity Center, University of Pavia (Italy)

Dr. Gaute Einevoll, Professor, Department of Math-ematical Sciences & Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway)

Dr. Gillian Murphy, Deputy Head, Cancer Research UK

Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge (UK)

Dr. Gokul Das, Co-Director, Breast Disease Site Research Group, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, New York (USA)

Dr. Hideaki Nagase, Professor, Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology-Centre for Degenerative Diseases, Uni-versity of Oxford (UK)

Dr. Jaap Heringa, Director - Centre for Integrative Bioin-formatics, VU University (Netherlands)

Dr. Jeff Perry, Staff Scientist, The Scripps Research Insti-tute, California (USA)

Dr. John A.Tainer, Senior Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California (USA)

Dr. Kal Ramnarayan, President & Chief Scientific Officer, Sapient Discovery, California (USA)

Dr. Karen A. McDonald, Associate Dean for Engineering, University of California - Davis, California (USA)

Dr. Lalitha Subramanian, Chief Scientific Officer, Scien-omics, Connecticut (USA)

Dr. Michelle Hermiston, Assistant Professor, Depart-ment of Pediatrics, University of California - San Fran-cisco (USA)

Mr. Richard Weingarten, Special Advisor, Intellecap Inc. (India)

Dr. Michael Porter, Professor of Public Policy, Alfred Deakin Research Institute, Deakin University (Australia)

Dr. Peter Carey, Chair, Department of Accounting, Deakin University (Australia)

Dr. Doren Chadee, Chair, Management Studies, Deakin University (Australia)

Dr. Craig Deegan, Director of Research, RMIT University (Australia)

Dr. Kaykobad Plain, University of Engineering and Tech-nology (Bangladesh)

Dr. Venkat N Krovi, SUNY – Buffalo (USA)

Dr. Charles F. Zukoski, Provost, SUNY – Buffalo (USA)

Documents

Amrita Center for International programs (Amrita University)