Hyderabad, India— The IEEE SSIT Hyderabad Section Chapter, in collaboration with the IEEE SSIT CBIT Student Branch Chapter under the Department of Information Technology, is set to organize a Distinguished Lecturer Program on April 17, 2026.

The session will feature Dr. Fahmida Chowdhury, Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), USA, as the keynote speaker. She will deliver a lecture on the topic “Success in Research: Funding, Publishing, and Beyond.”

The program aims to provide valuable insights into building a successful research career, with a focus on securing research funding, publishing in reputed journals, and understanding the broader research ecosystem. The session is expected to benefit students, faculty members, and research scholars by offering practical guidance and global perspectives.

The online session will be held from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM (IST) on April 17, 2026.

(10:30 AM EST)

Interested participants can register using the link: https://forms.gle/AmvVmsG5nUWtmGB79

The meeting link for the session is:

https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/j.php?MTID=m5381fec73795ff7d3534948f35697d4c

Dr. Sagar Gujjunoori, Chairman, IEEE SSIT Hyderabad Section Chapter extended an open invitation to academicians, researchers, and students to take part in this informative session.

Mr. M.G.P.L. Narayanaya, Chair, IEEE Hyderabad Section, Prof. C. V. Narasimhulu, Principal, CBIT; Prof. M. Venu GopalaChary, Head, Department of IT; and Dr. G. N. R. Prasad, PRO, CBIT, conveyed their best wishes to the IEEE Hyderabad Section Chapter for the successful conduct of the program.