Summary of the Event
Date & Time
08.08.2026, 10.00 AM
Topic: “Art of Drafting Journal Papers, Patents & Project Proposals” Event Overview
The Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRMIST, Ramapuram, Chennai organized an Online Expert Talk on “Art of Drafting Journal Papers, Patents & Project Proposals” on 08.08.2026 at 10:00 AM.
Resource Person:
Dr. M. Gulam Nabi Alsath
Deputy Director, Centre for Research
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The session began with an introduction to research as the creation of new knowledge and its fundamental role in advancing human society. Dr. Gulam discussed the multifaceted benefits of research engagement, including career advancement, entrepreneurial opportunities, and personal fulfillment. The talk covered the systematic process of academic research, comparing academic versus industrial research paradigms, and outlined essential research requirements including conference publications, journal papers, patents, and funded projects. Detailed guidance was provided on structuring research papers through eight critical components: abstract, keywords, introduction, system design and architecture, results and discussion, conclusion, acknowledgement, and references.
He elaborated on the importance of author metrics (h-index, i10-index) across Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science for measuring research impact. Intellectual property protection through patenting was discussed, highlighting criteria for patent grants including novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, and clarity. The session concluded with entrepreneurial pathways through government-supported schemes including StartupTN, StartupIndia, Seed Fund Scheme, and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs), emphasizing the importance of converting research into marketable products aligned with the ”Make in India” policy.
Over 100 participants, including faculty members, researchers, and students from various institutions, attended the expert talk and actively engaged in the discussion session.
