SAIU AT TAMIL NADU’S ONEHUB INDUSTRIAL PARK Sai University is proud to be a part of Tamil Nadu’s OneHub Chennai Industrial Park at OMR. SaiU’s state-of-the-art campus which is spread across 106 acres within the OneHub Park, makes for the perfect education hub focusing on liberal arts & sciences,law and other disciplines. OneHub Chennai (OHC) is a world class industrial township spanning across 1250 acres located on OldMahabalipuram Road (OMR), the growth corridor of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu. In the fourth edition of the newsletter put out by Guidance Tamil Nadu, SaiU finds a place of pride in its mention of the OneHub Chennai Industrial Park. The newsletter gives a glimpse of Guidance TN’s activities and initiatives undertaken to develop the industrial ecosystem of Tamil Nadu. Click here to read the newsletter

Linda Jarvin , PhD, is the President of Paris College of Art (Paris, France), a private institution of higher education offering programs in English to prepare students from across the world for US-accredted Bachelors and Masters degrees in the arts and design fields. She received her PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Paris V (France) and her postdoctoral training at Yale University (USA). She has held faculty positions at Yale University’s psychology department (1999-2006), Yale University’s School of Medicine (2006-2008), Tufts University’s Department of Education (2006-2011) and Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine (since 2011). In addition to higher education management, she has extensive experience with higher education program development, curriculum planning and development, designing and implementing professional development opportunities for teachers and higher education faculty, and facilitating programmatic evaluation. She also has 20 years experience designing, implementing, and managing large-scale health and education programs in sub-Saharan Africa, including the development of new Master’s programs. Her research interests include the assessment, development and evaluation of human achievement in a variety of fields, including the arts as well as traditional academic domains. School of Computing and Data Sciences Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. View School Linda Jarvin President, Paris College of Art

Ms. Suneeta Reddy is the managing director of the Apollo Hospitals Group. A member of the founding family, she joined the enterprise in 1989. Since then, as the finance director of the company, she has spearheaded several fundraising and investment decisions, which have played a key role in the group’s sustained growth and profitability. As managing director, she now steers corporate strategy, acquisitions, and operations, while continuing to oversee finance. She serves on the board of several Apollo Hospitals’ Group companies. She is an independent director in Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited. She is a member of Harvard India Advisory Board and served as a member of the Harvard Business School Medical Advisory Board. In 2019, Fortune India accorded her the third place in the publication’s list of most powerful women. The list recognizes women in business who are making an impact by virtue of their business acumen and social and cultural influence. She is a director on the board of Chennai International Centre (CIC), a platform for free thought and expression. She is a member of the CII National Council and Healthcare Council. She is also part of its Family Business Council. She is the chairperson of CII Asia Health Summit 2020. She is a member of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ms. Reddy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations, Economics, and Marketing from Stella Maris College in Chennai. She holds a Diploma in Financial Management from the Institute of Financial Management and Research (IFMR) Chennai and has completed the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. School of Computing and Data Sciences Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. View School Suneeta Reddy Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group

SaiU Events Last Next 1 Previous First No event found... Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Go Add a Title Add a Title Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Go Add a Title Add a Title Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Go Add a Title Add a Title Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Go Add a Title Add a Title Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Explore Our Vibrant College Events Experience the essence of our college community through a rich tapestry of events. Whether celebrating milestones or fostering connections, our events bring together innovation, culture, and collaboration. Events Calendar Previous February, 2026 Next

Sherman Teichman is Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Global Affairs at SaiU. A pioneer in education to promote global engagement, he is the founding director emeritus of the Institute for Global Leadership (IGL) at Tufts University in Massachusetts (1985-2016). Among the innovative IGL programs he created are the academic colloquium/symposium program, Education for Public Inquiry and International Citizenship (EPIIC) , the Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services (ALLIES) , immersive education program with the U.S. Military Academies, the interdisciplinary Synaptic Scholars program, and the photojournalism Program for Narrative and Documentary Practice . He developed the academic exchange program, Tufts Initiative for Leadership and International Perspective, (TILIP) , into a world-wide program, initially with BEIDA University in Beijing and Hong Kong University). He also created the social and economic entrepreneurial initiatives, Building Understanding Through International Learning and Development (BUILD) and Empower , and a global immersive student research program. Several thousand students were engaged over the three decades, researching and interning in over 120 regions and countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. In 2014, the Institute was lauded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as “the proven breeding ground for future generations of international security and international relations.” As Emeritus, Teichman has also served as a Senior Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, at Harvard University’s Kennedy School; as a non-resident Research Associate in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the Centre for International Studies at Oxford University; as a Senior Fellow of the Liechtenstein Institute for Strategic Development; as a Senior Fellow at The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights in Montreal; and as the inaugural Fellows Mentor for the Albright Institute at Wellesley College. He is a strategic adviser for the Human Rights Foundation, where he created the Oslo Scholars Program and he serves on the Advisory Boards of Beyond Conflict; Combatants for Peace; the Council of European Studies; International Student/Youth Pugwash; The Mind/Brain Center on War and Humanity; Mistral; Music for Life International; RefugePoint; and the VII Foundation. He is a member of the New America “Engaging Democracy Disinformation Working Group.” Prior to becoming a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Tufts, Teichman was a Fellow and lecturer at Harvard’s Institute of Politics, the Kennedy School of Government; and a faculty member at Emerson College and Boston University. Teichman served as foreign policy analyst for WBUR (a National Public Radio affiliate); and a social science editor of the Boston Review . A former adviser to governments on counter terrorism and long-range strategic planning, he was also active with Amnesty International in the former Soviet Union and Central America. He has engaged in Track-Two diplomatic initiatives in the MENA region, and upon retiring, received the Elbe Group Award from the Belfer Center for Science and Technology at Harvard University , for “thirty years to have the courage to reach across dangerous divides.” School of Computing and Data Sciences Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. View School Sherman Teichman Founder and President of The Trebuchet

🌐 Overview What powers Artificial Intelligence at scale? The second session of Sai University’s acclaimed Fireside Chat Series explores how computational resources and AI infrastructure are driving innovation at lightning speed. Join leading voices in AI and computational science as they unpack the hardware, cloud technologies, and architectural breakthroughs enabling real-time, scalable AI solutions across industries. 👤 Featured Speakers Dr. Leszek Sliwko – CEO, Meta Analyzer, UK An international expert in AI systems and advanced computational platforms Prof. Ajith Abraham – Vice Chancellor & Dean, School of AI, Sai University Renowned AI researcher and educator; moderator of the session 📌 Key Takeaways How computational power influences the speed, accuracy, and capabilities of modern AI Real-world challenges in building AI infrastructure and hardware Global innovations in edge computing, GPU/TPU advancements, and cloud-AI ecosystems The future of energy-efficient AI, distributed computing, and AI scalability Career insights for students interested in AI engineering, deep tech, and computational research 🎯 Who Should Attend? B.Tech/BCA students and aspirants exploring AI engineering and infrastructure Professionals and researchers in AI, machine learning, and data science Tech enthusiasts interested in computational science and AI scalability Educators, system architects, and AI startup founders 📅 Event Details Title: AI Solutions at the Speed of Light: Role of Computational Resources Series: Fireside Chat Series Organized by : Sai University – School of Artificial Intelligence Speaker: Dr. Leszek Sliwko (Meta Analyzer, UK) Moderator: Prof. Ajith Abraham Date: April 27, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM IST Watch Now: Click here to view the session If you missed the session, you can watch the video online on YouTube. Here's the link 🎓 Explore Academic Programs Looking to pursue a career in Artificial Intelligence? Apply for B.Tech or BCA in AI at Sai University https://apply.saiuniversity.edu.in/school-of-ai Date: 27 April 2025 4:30 pm Time: Role of Computational Resources | Hosted by Sai University – School of Artificial Intelligence Online Venue Type: Register Now Add to Calendar Google Apple Outlook AI Solutions at the Speed of Light: Role of Computational Resources

WE WANT TO PUT SAIU IN THE GLOBAL MAP: K. V. RAMANI “Our vision is to be a global university from India; we do not want to be yet another Indian university,” said SaiU’s Chancellor K. V. Ramani, in an interview to BLoC, Business Line on Campus. Mr. Ramani said that Sai University (SaiU), established in Chennai is all set to start its academic programs in August 2021. While Sai will add to the list of the many private universities in India, the Founder-Chancellor said that SaiU will be in the global map, due to its unique offerings. In the interview, Mr. Ramani also talks about roping in consultant KPMG to research into the scope, student ratios and also provide a 15-year road map for the project. Interdisciplinary and flexible learning will be at the core of SaiU’s academic philosophy, says Dr. Jamshed Bharucha, Founding Vice Chancellor, in the interview. Talking about SaiU’s UG programs, Dr. Bharucha sheds light on the ‘design your own major’ option, within liberal arts, sciences, law, commerce and management and engineering disciplines. “Interdisciplinary education has proven to catalyze innovation whilst opening up a plethora of avenues for the students to explore,” says Dr. Bharucha.

Dr Sindhuja Sankaran’s paper titled “When do they push the right buttons? Need for closure and the role of perceived control in situations of uncertainty” Dr Sindhuja Sankaran, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Sai University, has published a paper titled “When do they push the right buttons? Need for closure and the role of perceived control in situations of uncertainty” in the journal ‘Personality and Individual Differences’. The paper was co-authored with Małgorzata Kossowska from Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland and Ulrich von Hecker from Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK. You can read the paper at: t.ly/f42In The paper highlights the human tendency to seek closure when faced with uncertainty, a state that can be uncomfortable for many individuals. According to their research, they argue that some people are sensitive to uncertainty, i.e., they are not capable of handling uncertainty, leading to distress. While some other people are effective at handling uncertainty. This motivational personality difference is called need for Cognitive Closure (NFC). They were interested in understanding the strategies that people with high NFC would use to handle uncertainty. They found that when people experience uncertainty, they also experience a lack of control over their environment. So, by restoring control, people could restore uncertainty. They found evidence to support this assumption and found that people with high NFC were more effortful in trying to restore control. While this paper underscored the general processes involved in dealing with uncertainty, one take-home message would be that, when dealing with uncertainty, trying to focus on things that give you a sense of certainty would help restore control and thereby deal with uncertainty better.

About Education Research Interests Major Works Dr. Meenakshi Srihari Assistant Professor PhD in English in 2022 from the Department of English at the University of Hyderabad. Meenakshi was awarded her PhD in English in 2022 from the Department of English at the University of Hyderabad. She previously worked in NIT Andhra Pradesh. Her work in situated in the intersection of the health humanities and literary studies. Meenakshi has published articles in journals such as Medical Humanities , Synapsis and Media Watch . She was part of the CHCI Medical Humanities Summer School organised by Columbia University at Paris in 2019. Meenakshi has been associated with Indian Writing in English Online, an IoE-funded Open Educational Resource. She is a member of the Vulnerability Studies Network under the aegis of the UNESCO Chair in Vulnerability Studies.

Research at Sai University Sai University is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and impactful research ecosystem that drives innovation and contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Guided by the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aligned with the goals of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, our research endeavours aim to address pressing global and regional challenges and translate into tangible technological advancements. We are committed to cultivating a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and ethical research practices, empowering our faculty, researchers, and students to achieve excellence. Research at SaiU will emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity to drive impactful studies that result in knowledge creation, benefiting both the institution and society. Contact Sai IQAC SaiU Research Vision “To foster a culture of continuous quality enhancement and academic excellence through innovation, accountability, and inclusive practices — positioning Sai University as a globally recognized center for transformative education and research.” Mission To institutionalize a robust and transparent system of academic and
administrative performance monitoring. To foster a learner-centric, inclusive, and research-driven environment aligned with global best practices. To ensure stakeholder participation in quality enhancement and sustenance across all levels of the university ecosystem. To promote innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially responsible higher education. Engineering and Technology This area encompasses cutting-edge research in fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, sustainable engineering, and emerging biotechnologies. Explore Now Science and Technology Our research in sciences includes biology, environmental science, and other key scientific disciplines, with a focus on both fundamental and applied research. Explore Now Humanities and Social Sciences We explore critical issues in economics, public policy, cultural studies, and other social sciences, contributing to a deeper understanding of society and culture. Explore Now Interdisciplinary Research Sai University is committed to fostering interdisciplinary research that transcends traditional boundaries and addresses complex challenges through collaborative approaches. Explore Now Research Focus Areas KEY research activities Research Policy and Scope Our research policy encompasses all individuals affiliated with SaiU, including faculty, postdoctoral candidates, doctoral students, teaching fellows, teaching assistants, and external collaborators. It covers research across various fields, academic degrees, curriculum development, and professional training. Research Ethics and Integrity Sai University is committed to the highest ethical standards in research. The university has established an ethics committee that also functions as the Research Advisory Board (RAB) and approves research projects involving animal studies. Research Quality Assurance We ensure the quality and integrity of our research through transparent project planning, rigorous documentation, training of research personnel, and the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) We ensure the quality and integrity of our research through transparent project planning, rigorous documentation, training of research personnel, and the provision of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Faculty Development and Recognition The university supports faculty development through workshops, seminars, and training programs. Recruitment and promotion of faculty members are based on research capability, productivity, and impact. Research Funding and Collaboration The university actively encourages researchers to seek funding from government and private sources and facilitates collaboration with national and international institutions. Research Facilities and Resources Sai University provides researchers with access to the resources and support necessary to conduct high-quality research, including adequate space, infrastructure, IT support, and technical facilities. Undergraduate Research Sai University is committed to fostering a research culture among undergraduate students and provides support and opportunities for their involvement in research projects. Consultancy SaiU encourages faculty to engage in consultancy work to facilitate technology transfer and industry impact. The CRICP coordinates these activities, ensuring alignment with university policies and ethical standards. Faculty members involved in consultancy projects are required to report progress periodically, and publications arising from such work must acknowledge both university and industry affiliations. Achievements and Impact Sai University has received recognition and registration from the Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO), a unit of the Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi. This recognition enables the university to import equipment for research projects funded by government and non-government agencies with customs duty exemption and facilitates faculty applications for research grants. Research Collaborations (MoUs Signed) Alagappa University Sai University has Academic and R & D collaboration with Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Society for Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Studies Sai University has R & D collaboration with Society for Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Studies, New Delhi. Contact IQAC@saiuniversity.edu.in

ARE OPEN BOOK EXAMS THE WAY FORWARD? With secondary and higher education institutions knee-deep in ‘blended learning’ for over a year, Sayyantana Dutta who manages Academic Affairs at the Daksha Fellowship and Sai University, writes about the way forward for higher education systems in the pandemic era. Published in The Bastion , an independent digital magazine, the article sheds light on blended learning, its impact on India and whether Indian educators are equipped to deal with it. Mr. Dutta also talks about the Open Book exam conundrum, and its implications in the education system. “The UGC Note on Blended Learning is an important step in the direction of facing the realities and needs of our current higher education system. While significant steps are being taken to ensure the dissemination of knowledge is not disrupted, creation and evaluation are definitely suffering, primarily due to oversight,” writes Mr. Dutta who is interested in Education Models, Curriculum Design and Media Literacy.

SAIU WILL BE A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY, SAYS K. V. RAMANI Sai University will be the first to provide a global education ecosystem in India, said K.V Ramani , Founder and Chancellor of SaiU, in an invigorating interview to The Hindu. In the interview, he talks about the array of scholars and faculty members at SaiU, the 106-acre net-zero campus, the futuristic UG and PG programs and much more. Mr. Ramani said he conceived of the university when he found that no education institute figured among the top 200 global institutions. The university’s governing council includes many Padma awardees. Mr. Ramani also said that, to begin with, around 250 to 300 students will be admitted in three undergraduate programs in liberal arts, science and technology, and one postgraduate program in law.The university will later on offer engineering, technology, management and eventually medicine courses. “The fee structure would be a fourth or a fifth of what students spend on going for an undergraduate education abroad,” Mr. Ramani said in the interview. Mr. Ramani further stated in the interview that the concept of a global university is doable, pointing to the growth of software services and the private healthcare sector, both of which had developed in the past 30 years. “In the IT sector we created an industry from zero. Today, when we go to fund a software company [in Western countries] they first ask us what is your India plan? If you don’t have an India plan you get a tie-up done and then come to us,” he remarked to The Hindu. Similarly, 35 years ago Indians went abroad for a bypass surgery. Today, India is sought by foreigners for healthcare. “We want to repeat the same magic in the education sector,” he said.