Department of Mathematics Organizes Mathematical Modeling Contest -2025
Date: 26.03.2025
Time: 09.00AM TO 01.00PM
Resource Person:
Dr. A. Sathish Kumar, Assistant Professor, IITM,
Dr. G. Arun Kumar, Assistant Professor, IITM,
Dr. V. Antony Aroul Raj
Vice Principal ( Research ), EEC,
Dr. Maria Kalavathy, Professor, EEC,
Convenor
Dr.S.R.Ananthalakshmi,
Asso. Prof& Head /Maths
Co-convenor
Mrs. V. Sowmiya, Asst . Prof
Mrs.R.Sivasankari, Asst . Prof
Dr. C. Sowmiya, Asst . Prof
Report on Mathematical Modeling Contest – 2025
The Department of Mathematics organized the Mathematical Modeling Contest – 2025 on 26th March 2025 at the Dental Basement Hall between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The event was aimed at encouraging students to apply mathematical theories to real-life problems, thereby enhancing their problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Objectives of the Contest
The primary objective of the contest was to bridge the gap between theoretical mathematics and its real-world applications. It focused on empowering students to model and design systems or products using mathematical tools, fostering innovation and interdisciplinary learning.
Event Proceedings
The program commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by the Co-convener, Mrs. R. Sivasankari, who also introduced the chief guests:
Dr. A. Sathish Kumar, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras
Dr. G. Arunkumar, Assistant Professor, IIT Madras
Dr. A. Sathish Kumar has over 10 years of teaching experience and has guided two Ph.D. scholars. He is renowned for his expertise in Approximation Theory, Sampling and Reconstruction, and has contributed significantly to Functional Analysis, Fourier Analysis, and Applied Harmonic Analysis.
Dr. G. Arunkumar holds a Ph.D. from IMSc, Chennai, and has completed postdoctoral fellowships at IISER Mohali and IISc Bangalore. He has published ten research papers and is known for his research contributions in Lie Algebras, Algebraic Combinatorics, and Spectral Graph Theory.
Following the addresses, participants were introduced to the rules and structure of the contest. Students worked in teams to develop mathematical models addressing real-world issues, guided and evaluated by faculty and experts.
Participants
The contest witnessed enthusiastic participation from 108 students, who were grouped into 29 teams. The event saw enthusiastic participation from first-year students across various departments, who demonstrated great interest and creativity in approaching complex problems using mathematical techniques.
Highlights and Feedback
The session was highly enriching, with students gaining valuable exposure to the process of mathematical modeling. The interactive nature of the event and expert insights provided by the speakers made the learning experience both informative and engaging. Participants provided overwhelmingly positive feedback and appreciated the opportunity to think beyond the textbook.
Conclusion
The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the Almighty, the Management, the Chief Guests, faculty members, and all the student participants. The contest was a resounding success, promoting the practical relevance of mathematics and inspiring students to explore its real-world applications.
