The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the institution for Engineer (IEI), organized an enlightening Guest Lecture on ” Intellectual Property Rights and Research Publication Ethics ” on Friday, 20th February 2026.
The session was graced Mr.PrakashManoharan, AP/MBA, Sanjivani College of Engineering (Autonomous), Maharashtra, who served as the distinguished resource person for the guest lecture on “Intellectual Property Rights and Research Publication Ethics.” With extensive expertise in research, innovation, and academic publishing, the speaker delivered a comprehensive and insightful talk on the fundamentals of Intellectual Property Rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs, along with the ethical dimensions of research and scholarly publications.
The guest lecture emphasized the importance of originality in research, avoidance of plagiarism, responsible authorship, proper citation practices, identification of predatory journals, and adherence to ethical standards in publishing. The speaker also explained the step-by-step procedures involved in patent and copyright filing, highlighting the relevance of IPR protection in academia, startups, and industry-oriented research.
The session featured real-world examples, case studies on IPR infringements, and practical insights into ethical research practices, which actively engaged both students and faculty members. The interactive nature of the session encouraged meaningful discussions and enhanced participants’ understanding of responsible research conduct.
The session proved highly beneficial for students, research scholars, and faculty members by creating awareness about safeguarding intellectual assets and maintaining integrity in research and publications. The lecture concluded with an interactive Q&A session, during which Mr.PrakashManoharan addressed various queries related to patent filing procedures, plagiarism detection tools, journal selection, and ethical challenges in research publications.
This guest lecture is part of the department’s continuous efforts to promote research excellence, innovation, ethical practices, and awareness of Intellectual Property Rights among engineering students.This one-day online Guest Lecture was organized by the Professor and Head of the Department, Dr. G. Balaji, and coordinated by Dr. S. Ramachandran, Mr. S. Sathisakumar, and Mrs. M. Saranya
Ms. S. Shobika , a third-year EEE student, introduced the chief guest, and Ms. M. Deepikasri, also a third-year EEE student, delivered a vote of thanks.
