SRM University-AP Vice Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar presenting a memento to NCPL founder and CEO Rambabu Vasupilli at a program organized on campus on Saturday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
SRM University-AP, Amaravati on Saturday (March 28, 2026) inaugurated the Singularity Student Advanced Lab and also launched ‘MISSION: Schrödinger’s Cat’, a 36-hour national-level hackathon to promote cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning among students.
Addressing the gathering, NCPL Founder and CEO Rambabu Vasupilli encouraged students to actively engage in such platforms and emphasized that participation and persistence are key drivers for long-term success.
The Singularity Student Advanced Lab was established as a dynamic student-led innovation center focused on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity, robotics, blockchain and AR/VR. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, the lab allows students to engage in inquiry-driven learning, prototype development, and collaborative problem solving.
Vice Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar said that setting up the lab is a significant step to strengthen the culture of research and innovation and will not only enhance technical capabilities but also foster creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills of young students.
Priyanka, a HoD-CSE associate and faculty advisor to the lab, described the lab as a powerful platform that allows students to explore advanced technology domains through interdisciplinary collaboration.
CV Tomy, Dean – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Murali Krishna Enduri, Founding Faculty Advisor of the Lab and HoD-CSE, Pankaj Belwariar, Director-Communications and others were present.
The student-led hackathon that was launched featured a prize pool exceeding ₹25,000 and participation of over 1,200 students from across the country. The event concluded with a lively cultural program that marked the beginning of an intense 36-hour innovation challenge.
Published – 28 March 2026 20:12 IST
