NIT Jamshedpur hosts training program on advanced composite materials

Jamshedpur, January 22: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at NIT Jamshedpur is conducting a one-week training program on “Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Gen Technologies” from January 20 to 24, 2025, in a hybrid mode. The program, convened by Prof. Saroj Kumar Sarangi and coordinated by Dr. Vishesh Ranjan Kar, has attracted over 130 participants, including students, faculty members, and industry professionals from across India.

The sessions feature experts from premier institutes like IITs and NITs, as well as government research organizations such as CSIR and DRDO.

The program commenced with an inaugural ceremony graced by Chief Guest Prof. B. S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad. Other dignitaries present included Prof. Goutam Sutradhar, Director of NIT Jamshedpur; Prof. R. V. Sharma, Deputy Director; Prof. Prabha Chand, Dean (FW); and Prof. Sanjay, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The first session was led by Prof. Goutam Sutradhar, who spoke on “Metal-Matrix Composites for Transportation Systems to Conserve Energy.” He emphasized the use of metal-matrix composites in automotive components to improve fuel efficiency and the power-to-weight ratio. He also discussed advancements in nano-composites and hybrid composites. In the second session, Dr. Vikas Upadhyay from NIT Patna highlighted “Food Waste Filled Polymer-Matrix Composites.”

On the second day, Dr. T. P. D. Rajan, Senior Principal Scientist from CSIR-NIIST, Kerala, discussed innovations in processing and product development of metal-matrix composites. This was followed by a session on advanced composites for defense and aerospace by Dr. Lokesh Srivastava, Scientist F, from DRDO’s Advanced System Laboratory in Hyderabad.

The third day featured sessions by Dr. Vikas Chandra Srivastava, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur, and Prof. S. Das, former Director of CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, who provided a holistic perspective on metal-matrix composites and their potential applications.

All sessions are being conducted in hybrid mode, engaging participants, faculty, and students in discussions on cutting-edge composite materials for next-generation technologies.