Kattankulathur, 17th April 2025; Driving
Global Innovation in IoT: SRMIST Kicks Off 5th International Conference on
Internet of Things (ICIOT 2025).
The School of Computing at SRM Institute of
Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, set the stage for the 5th
International Conference on Internet of Things (ICIOT 2025) .
Spearheaded by the Department of Computing
Technologies, this conference brings together thought leaders, researchers, and
industry pioneers to explore the transformative potential of IoT. With a focus
on cross-border collaboration, academic excellence, and industry-integrated
research, ICIOT 2025 features 20+ distinguished speakers from around the world,
reinforcing SRMIST’s commitment to shaping the future of connected
technologies.
This edition of ICIOT highlights cross-border
collaboration, academic excellence, and industry-integrated research, with the
presence of 20+ national and international speakers from across academia and
industry.
Dr. Arumugam Murukiah, MD & CEO of Broadline
Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and Chairman of TNIFMC, delivered a thought-provoking
keynote on “Quantum Computing and Industry 4.0: From Evolution to Quantum Key
Distribution (QKD),” offering a deep dive into quantum technologies and their
role in transforming industries.
Adding an environmental perspective, Dr. Thota
Narayana Rao, Scientist and Head (CCSG), National Atmospheric Research
Laboratory, presented on “Atmospheric-Based IoT Devices for Disaster Mitigation
and Lightning Protection.” He emphasised that “due to global warming and
increasing urbanisation, atmospheric patterns are shifting. Understanding these
changes through IoT-enabled sensing can help us predict and prepare for future
challenges. This is where conferences like ICIOT matter.”
Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Dr. A. Sivathanu
Pillai, Chair Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRMIST,
delivered a special address on the “75-Satellite Global Project,” outlining
India’s collaborative space mission to harness satellite networks for
environmental monitoring, communication, and sustainable agriculture.
Industry-academia collaboration was a central
theme throughout the event. Mr. P. K. Unnikrishnan, Head – R&D Tyre Testing
at Apollo Tyres Ltd., shared: “The way manufacturing systems evolve today
demands continuous innovation. Our collaboration with SRM helps students gain
real-world exposure, while we, as an industry, benefit from fresh, viable
solutions—it’s a win-win.” He also added, “Sustainability has now become a
design criterion in tyre development, not just an afterthought.”
The event also featured remarks from academic
leaders including Dr. M. Leenus Martin, Dean (Faculty of Engineering and
Technology); Dr. Revathi Venkataraman, Chairperson (School of Computing); and
Dr. Pushpalatha M, Associate Chairperson (CS), along with Dr. Niranjana G
(Convenor), Dr. Jansi K R (Organising Secretary), and Dr. R.I. Minu
(Co-Convenor), among others.
By facilitating cross-disciplinary knowledge
exchange and nurturing innovation, ICIOT 2025 reaffirms SRMIST’s position as a
global hub for research and technology advancement in the Internet of Things
and beyond.