Amity University Noida campus organized a Registration Cum Orientation Programme for Ph.D scholars of July 2024 Batch on 16th & 17th August 2024, wherein more than 200 scholars have enrolled for the PhD. Programme, in areas including Management, Biotechnology, Law, Engineering, Click Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Food Technology, Molecular Medicine, Nano Technology, Anthropolgy, Aero Space Engineering, Organic Agriculture, English Studies and Research, amongst others.
The Orientation Programme commenced with a sacred “Havan” performed by Dr. (Prof.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of the head of institutions, senior faculty members and research scholars.
Addressing the PhD. Scholars, Dr. (Prof.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, said, “Research and innovation is the key focus area through which research scholars can contribute to nation building, therefore, it is extremely crucial for them to choose the right subject which is path-breaking and addresses societal needs. Research Scholars must seek the guidance of their mentors and make full use of the opportunities which are provided to them.”
Dr. Gurinder Singh, Group Vice Chancellor Amity Universities said, “Amity University strongly focusses on providing global exposure to the students including the research scholars. Research Scholars can take advantage of the opportunities provided to them through Study Abroad programs, Twinning and Dual Degrees, which will help in developing new ideas and expanding their knowledge in the area of international research.”
During the two- day Orientation Programme, Ph.D. Regulations and Guidelines will be provided to the scholars along with presentations on various topics such as “Amity’s Research and Innovation Initiatives” by Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President - Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation (ASTIF), “Global opportunities for PhD. Scholars” by Dr. Gurinder Singh, Group Vice Chancellor Amity Universities, ‘Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship’ by Dr. B.K. Murthy, Dean (Translational Research and Entrepreneurship Development), Science, Engineering and Technology and ‘Examination Process, Scheme and Qualifying Criteria’ by Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Bansal, Additional Pro Vice Chancellor, Amity University Noida, amongst others. Dr. K.M. Soni, In-charge- PhD Department and Deputy Dean, Engineering and Technology, Amity University welcomed the guests and gave an introduction of the Orientation Programme.