SRM University-AP hosted  FRACMEET-2025, a three-day international scientific meeting that brings together leading researchers working in fracture mechanics, disordered systems, soft matter, and statistical physics. The event is organised by the Department of Physics, SRM University-AP, at the Tiered Classroom, Homi Bhabha Block.

The inaugural ceremony featured insightful remarks by Dr Soumyajyoti Biswas, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Physics, SRM University-AP; Prof. Purusattam Ray, Professor, Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai; Prof. C. V. Tomy, Dean, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP; and Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor (I/C), SRM University-AP.

They highlighted the rising importance of foundational sciences, the need to strengthen interdisciplinary research, and the value of creating platforms that connect physicists, engineers, and industry experts.

Day 1 of FRACMEET-2025 opened with keynote talks by distinguished speakers Prof. Eduard Vives (University of Barcelona, Spain) and Dr Dipjyoti Das (IISER Kolkata). Their lectures addressed cutting-edge themes such as avalanche dynamics, crack propagation models, and emergent glassy behaviour in active systems, setting the tone for high-level scientific discussions throughout the conference.

The event features participation from 79 attendees, including 34 external faculty members, 22 PhD scholars, and 23 PG students from India and abroad. Over the course of three days, experts will present research on avalanche statistics, fracture propagation, granular systems, bacterial membranes, soft matter, quantum dynamics, and non-equilibrium processes.

FRACMEET-2025 embodies SRM University-AP’s commitment to fostering scientific dialogue, collaborative learning, and impactful research in fundamental physics. It aims to nurture a growing research community working at the interface of disordered systems, statistical mechanics, and complex physical processes.