Friday, October 10, 2014

Amity University celebrates Innovation Day

 Amity University recently celebrated Innovation Day at its Amity University Gurgaon and on this occasion a large number of innovative products were showcased at the Innovation Gallery of its campus.

A Solar hybrid car, unmanned aircraft equipped with surveillance cameras, quad copter and power generating shock absorbers were some of the head turners.

In a conversation with Daily Bhaskar, Chancellor Mr Assem Chauhan stressed that innovations are the key for nation’s economic growth.

Innovations are the key to nation’s economic growth. Amity University is committed to nurture the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in its university campuses. We see great potential for innovations and enterprise development. Our Innovation Incubator at Amity University has already successfully raised 40 enterprises”, he said.



Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof PB Sharma said, “The real differentiator between a world class university and a degree awarding university is the capacity of the university community, its faculty and students, to create knowledge and to develop society and industry relevant innovations and new technologies."

"We at Amity University Gurgaon are engaged in solution research and development of new and innovated products and technologies. The celebration of the Innovation day at Amity University Gurgaon has caused an upsurge of innovative ideas and created the urge for translating ideas into innovations”, he added

A low cost high resolution thermal sensor, cubical laser device for 3D imagining, Multifunctional nanoparticles for cheaper and cleaner bio-fuel, Microbial fuel cell system for waste treatment and energy recovery, high-performance CO2 sorbents from algae, Bio electrochemical system for removal of salinity and organic matter from waste water were some of the other innovative products displayed by the university students.



The conceptual models of the innovative products developed by the students and faculty were also exhibited. These were green bee for control of greenhouse environment with embedded electronics to closely monitor the micro climatic parameter for maximizing crop products, electric energy generator from speed breakers from moving traffic on road and intelligent humanoid for imagining and surveillance.

A new system of vision therapy to increase vision power of patents suffering convergence effectiveness (weakness of eye muscles) was also demonstrated in the Innovation Gallery.

Among those who were present were Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF), Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, AUUP Noida, Mr. Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan and VC’s of Amity University NoidaAmity University Lucknow and Amity University Gwalior.

Soruce: Daily Bhaskar‎

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Run to make city safe for women

Over 300 people, including students and teachers, turned up at Leisure Valley Park on Sunday morning to take part in a half marathon organized by Amity University, Gurgaon, to raise awareness about women safety in the city.



University officials said that the theme of women safety was chosen to highlight that a healthy attitude towards women is required. Many men also participated in the run, holding banners that said 'This person has zero tolerance for violence against women.'

Padmakali Banerjee, pro-vice chancellor of Amity University, said, "The marathon was organized with an aim to spread awareness about women safety amongst youth and also society, at large. The university will also organize a 'Day of Innovation' on Monday to commemorate this spirit."

19-year-old Karan, who was a participant, said, "Women don't feel safe in the city because men have no respect for them. I have noticed boys harassing girls at the bus stand while they wait for a bus or an auto."

Another participant, Rachna, said, "Men shouldn't preach Durga and Saraswati during festivals if they can't respect women. I think that this is the best time to organize such marathons, as men can relate it to the importance given to women during festivals in our country."

Source: Times of India