Department Of Mathematics

The year was abuzz with events for the Mathematics Department, exemplifying the department’s commitment to academic excellence and community, enhancing both the intellectual and cultural environment of LSR. The year was a testament to the collaborative efforts and spirited participation of both faculty and students, contributing significantly to the department’s legacy of excellence.

Enigma, the Mathematics Department’s Annual Academic Meet was held in April and successfully embodied its theme, ‘Zenith- Reaching the Pinnacle of Success’. The event began with engaging preevents like ‘Coffee with Cauchy’ and captivating flash mobs. The inaugural ceremony featured diverse cultural performances, including bhangra and garba, celebrating rich traditions alongside academic pursuits. The event featured a lecture by Dr. Pooja Saigal, who detailed the mathematics behind machine learning, focusing on algorithms like Support Vector Machines that are pivotal in modern industries. Another highlight was the speaker session by Nisha Awasthi, who emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and continual knowledge acquisition. Dr. Niteesh Sahni presented his research on integrating machine learning with topological data analysis to enhance deep learning models, offering attendees insights into cutting-edge technological advancements. Additional sessions included talks by entrepreneurs Chirag Gupta, Natwar Agrawal, and Nishant Sinha, who shared their experiences and the highs and lows of their journeys providing vital insights into entrepreneurship for the students. The event also featured popular games like ‘SherlockedTomber en ruine’, ‘Mathscape’ and ‘SoD- Solve or Dissolve’ all of which saw enthusiastic participation.

The Mathematics Department hosted several insightful sessions throughout the academic year, leveraging its strong alumni network and distinguished speakers to enhance student learning and career development. The series began with Dr. Rajenki Das discussing research methodologies in September, followed by Dr. Sruthi Sekar sharing her journey of pursuing a master’s in mathematics from top institutions in October. Shubhi Arora, conducted a workshop to delve into case studies, boosting analytical skills. Lipika Parekh spoke about the logistics of studying Mathematics abroad, emphasizing financial management and balancing work with study. Further sessions included oncampus and off-campus internship guidance by Sruthi Iyer, Prakriti Malik, and Vanshika Gupta, all third-year department students, offering tips on navigating aptitude tests, and interviews, and gaining valuable work experience. Dr. Harish Sahu introduced students to Cryptography blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications in cyber security.

In November and January, sessions covered analytics careers, by Rajat Tomar, internships in government sectors by Mani Devi and Hritika Meena (third-year students at the department), UPSC preparation by alumna Shireen Prakash (IRS officer), and the realities of life post-UPSC by Mr. Surya Pratap Singh (IAS officer). The department organised a guest lecture on the Mathematics behind Machine Learning by Dr. Reshma Rastogi underscoring the diverse applications of mathematics in various fields. Throughout the year, the Mathematics Department at LSR hosted several noteworthy events. The celebrations began with a vibrant Teachers Day where students and faculty dressed in retro attire and engaged in festivities like musical chairs. This was followed by a spirited Freshers event themed ‘Devilish or Angelic’ welcoming the class of 2027 with creative costumes and decorations. The department also organised the prestigious ‘Delta’ competition in February 2024, aligning with the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative. It featured rounds addressing societal issues through innovative solutions. The prestigious annual ‘Anupama Dua Paper Presentation and Scholarship Programme’ was also held in February, highlighting scholarly work and offering scholarships in mathematics. Pi Day was celebrated on March 14, 2024, with mathematical quizzes, fostering engagement and fun among students.

Éclat is the research journal of the Mathematics opportunity to research at the undergraduate level. This year, the journal’s 15th volume was published in both print and electronic format. The range of wellresearched papers included topics like Infinite Knowledge of Mobius strip, Visualizing the basins of attraction of the roots of complex polynomials, Krull’s theorem, Family of Finite Difference Methods to Solve First Order Initial Value Problem, queuing model for traffic signal control, Mathematical model for analysis of Hussain Sagar lake’s water pollution, to name a few. Besides this, the students interviewed Padmashree awardee Dr Sujatha Ramdorai who won the prestigious ICTP Ramanujan Prize in 2006. The students were ably guided by the learned faculty in their research endeavours. Quantum- the Annual Newsletter of the Department of Mathematics, highlighted the significant advancements made by the department over the past year. It includes submissions in various forms, including art, poetry, movie/book reviews, riddles, memes, and other creative expressions.

President – Khushi Vadhera
Secretary – Harshita Panwar
Treasurer – Mansi Kandwal