Mathematical Foundations of Contemporary Scientific Research
Online Refresher Course • Kannur University
Programme Philosophy & Objectives
The central philosophy of this refresher course is to present mathematics as a foundational language of modern science and technology, viewed from the perspective of a broad scientific audience rather than that of specialists alone.
Mathematics spoken by everyone who uses it.
Hear mathematicians, physicists, statisticians, computer scientists, engineers, and industry experts present mathematics through the lens of their own disciplines.
If mathematics fascinates you, this programme is for you.
Designed for anyone from science, engineering, or technology who wants to discover how mathematics shapes modern research and innovation.
More than 40 engaging expository lectures.
Explore beautiful mathematical ideas, their applications, historical evolution, and their role in contemporary science—without the emphasis on technical proofs.
Accessible, intuitive, and enjoyable.
Every lecture is paced for a broad scientific audience and assumes only a basic undergraduate background in mathematics.
Target Audience
Faculty members from the following streams are eligible and encouraged to apply
Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Other allied Science and Technology disciplines
Course Structure & Features
Duration
12 working days
Daily Schedule
4 daily sessions
Session Length
90 minutes per session
Career Advancement
Considered for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)
Registration Fee
None (No Registration Fee)
Mode of Conduct
Online
Confirmed Speakers & Resource Persons
Lecture topics and exact schedules are updated continuously as they are finalized.
Topic / Title
Constructions using Ruler and Compass
Topic / Title
1. An Introduction to Tomography; Applications to various subjects including Medicine 2. Classical Problems from Calculus of Variation; Unified Mathematical Formulation and Beyond
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Connecting the Dots: The History, Geometry, and Applications of Interpolation
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1. Introduction to Celestial Mechanics. 2. Introduction to calculus of variations.
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1. Modern Astronomy: From Galileo to Gravitational Waves 2. Bayesian Inference and the Scientific Method
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1. A crash course in calculus 2. Fibonacci sequence
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The Rhythm of Rational Numbers: Counting Points Through Waves.
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Intuitive Idea of Topology
Topic / Title
The role of groups in understanding nature
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Different shades of infinity
Topic / Title
The role of mathematics in medical imaging
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The most irrational number: The golden ratio, approximation and stability
Topic / Title
How does a guitar string vibrate?
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Linear Models and Casual Inference
Topic / Title
An invitation to Quantum Mechanics from a variational perspective
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How Linear Algebra Powers Machine Learning
Topic / Title
The Intricacies of Asymptotic Analysis Through A Physical Sciences Lens
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Measuring the immeasurable: a sneak peek into the mathematics of fractals
Topic / Title
The Mathematics of Vision: From Pixels to Neurons and Beyond
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Statistical Computing: Theory Meets Computation
Topic / Title
To be updated
Topic / Title
The Dirac Delta Function: Unified History, Intuition, and the Clash of Rigor
Programme Schedule
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Day 1 (Wednesday, 15-July-2026)
K N Raghavan
Constructions using Ruler and Compass
K N Raghavan
Constructions using Ruler and Compass
A J Parameswaran
Inauguration & Keynote
Ajith Parameswaran
Modern Astronomy: From Galileo to Gravitational Waves
Day 2 (Thursday, 16-July-2026)
A K Nandakumaran
An Introduction to Tomography; Applications to various subjects including Medicine
Lakshmi Priya
How does a guitar string vibrate?
A K Nandakumaran
Classical Problems from Calculus of Variation; Unified Mathematical Formulation and Beyond
Ajith Parameswaran
Bayesian Inference and the Scientific Method
Day 3 (Friday, 17-July-2026)
Joby K Jose S
Statistical Computing: Theory Meets Computation
Joby K Jose S
Statistical Computing: Theory Meets Computation
Sayantan Chakraborty
The Mathematics of Vision: From Pixels to Neurons and Beyond
Sayantan Chakraborty
The Mathematics of Vision: From Pixels to Neurons and Beyond
Day 4 (Saturday, 18-July-2026)
Hari Varma
The role of mathematics in medical imaging
Sanjay Parui
Intuitive Idea of Topology
Venkatesh
Different shades of infinity
Venkatesh
Different shades of infinity
Day 5 (Monday, 20-July-2026)
Muruganandam V
The role of groups in understanding nature
Muruganandam V
The role of groups in understanding nature
Renjith T
The Dirac Delta Function: Unified History, Intuition, and the Clash of Rigor
Renjith T
The Dirac Delta Function: Unified History, Intuition, and the Clash of Rigor
Day 6 (Tuesday, 21-July-2026)
Jaydeb Sarkar
A crash course in calculus
Jaydeb Sarkar
Fibonacci sequence
Aswin Govindan Shery
Measuring the immeasurable: a sneak peek into the mathematics of fractals
Aswin Govindan Shery
Measuring the immeasurable: a sneak peek into the mathematics of fractals
Day 7 (Wednesday, 22-July-2026)
Krishna Hanumanthu
Connecting the Dots: The History, Geometry, and Applications of Interpolation
Krishna Hanumanthu
Connecting the Dots: The History, Geometry, and Applications of Interpolation
Participant Presentation
Chair: Debkumar Giri
Participant Presentation
Chair: Debkumar Giri
Day 8 (Thursday, 23-July-2026)
Prasuna Bandi
The most irrational number: The golden ratio, approximation and stability
Prasuna Bandi
The most irrational number: The golden ratio, approximation and stability
Participant Presentation
Chair: Sanjay P K
Participant Presentation
Chair: Sanjay P K
Day 9 (Friday, 24-July-2026)
Kaushal Verma
Introduction to Celestial Mechanics.
Kaushal Verma
Introduction to calculus of variations.
Participant Presentation
Chair: A J Parameswaran
Participant Presentation
Chair: A J Parameswaran
Day 10 (Saturday, 25-July-2026)
Annapareddy Tulasi Ram Reddy
Linear Models and Casual Inference
Annapareddy Tulasi Ram Reddy
Linear Models and Casual Inference
Abhishek Ajaykumar
How Linear Algebra Powers Machine Learning
Participant Presentation
Chair: Jiju Mamen
Day 11 (Monday, 27-July-2026)
Rajula Srivastava
The Rhythm of Rational Numbers: Counting Points Through Waves.
Pranav Haridas
To be updated
Pranav Haridas
To be updated
Participant Presentation
Chair: Jiju Mamen
Day 12 (Tuesday, 28-July-2026)
Nikhil P Aravindakshan
The Intricacies of Asymptotic Analysis Through A Physical Sciences Lens
P. Jishnu Sai
An invitation to Quantum Mechanics from a variational perspective
TBD
To be updated
Valedictory Session
Valedictory & Feedback Collection
Ready to Apply?
Registration is completely free. Please apply through either the official UGC Malaviya Mission Portal or the Kannur University website using the links provided.
Contact Details
Programme Director, MMTTC Kannur University
Host Center Office
Anoop V P, Kannur University
Organizer
Phone Numbers
0497-2700368, 9446353952