KATRA: The School of Mathematics at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, organizedan online Invited Talk titled “Research Methodology for Mathematical Sciences” as part of the PM-USHA Scheme. Dr. Manoj Sharma, anAssociate Professor from the Department of Mathematics at RJIT, BSF AcademyTekanpur, Gwalior, was the invited speaker. In his presentation, he explored variousstages of research methodology pertinent to conducting research in both pure andapplied mathematics.
He emphasized the significance of collaboration in researchefforts. Additionally, he encouraged students to participate in research groupsrelevant to their interests. He shared insights from his own research in fractionalcalculus, along with several unresolved problems within that field. In particular, headdressed the use of fractional calculus in drone technology, a project he and hisstudents are working on their drone research laboratory.
The lecture was indeedvery engaging. Attendance included all faculty members from the School, as well as those fromother departments, in addition to research students from SMVDU, the University ofJammu, and the Central University of Jammu. The organizing secretary, Dr.Sandeep Bhougal, Assistant Professor, introduced the speaker and welcomedparticipants.
Dr. Abhishek Singh, Associate Professor and Organizing Secretary atthe School of Mathematics, expressed gratitude on behalf of the team. Dr. SandeepSharma and Dr. Vivek Kumar also assisted as organizing secretaries.Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Associate Professor and Head of the School of Mathematics,who coordinated the event, expressed thanks to everyone for their participation. Heencouraged the speaker to visit SMVDU in person for future lectures.
