Dr Sumit Kumar Mehta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy Engineering at SRM University-AP, delivered an invited expert lecture titled “Microfluidics: Applications from Plant Fluidics to Electronic Diagnostic Technologies” at Government Engineering College (GEC), Samastipur, Bihar. The session brought together undergraduate engineering students and faculty members to examine microscale fluid transport, mathematical modelling, and the expanding scope of interdisciplinary research. The academic interaction received prominent national media coverage across leading Hindi daily publications, including Prabhat Khabar and Dainik Bhaskar, highlighting the reach of the university’s research outreach initiatives.

During the technical session, Dr Sumit Kumar Mehta explained the physical principles governing fluid transport at microscopic scales, detailing how microfluidic devices interface with plant fluidics and electrokinetic diagnostic tools. His lecture demonstrated how mathematical modelling directly informs the design of physical electronic diagnostics and addresses complex fluid mechanical challenges. Coordinated by Dr Vaishali alongside Ashish Kumar and Dr Prem Kumar from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at GEC Samastipur, the session concluded with an interactive dialogue where students discussed practical research methodologies and emerging global trends in microscale engineering.

This academic engagement aligns with SRM University-AP’s mission to lead global scientific dialogue, support knowledge exchange across state institutions, and build collaborative networks in modern engineering research. By sharing specialized energy engineering insights with broader academic communities, the university continues to advance global standards in research excellence and higher education outreach. The wide media recognition reinforces the institution’s growing stature as a centre for technical innovation with a global research outlook.