National Seminar on Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Commences at CSIR-NML Jamshedpur

"Behind the Teacher’s Desk" Seminar Brings Together Students and Experts from Across India

The national level Student Seminar on Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, "Behind the Teacher’s Desk" (BTTD-2024), kicked off at the CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) in Jamshedpur on June 19, 2024.

JAMSHEDPUR – Organized by the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) Jamshedpur Chapter in collaboration with CSIR-NML, Tata Steel Limited, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur, and the Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), the seminar will run until June 21, 2024.

The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Dr. N.C. Murmu, Director of CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, along with Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury, Director of CSIR-NML Jamshedpur; Prof. Ashok Kumar, Chairman of IIM Jamshedpur; Dr. Chiradeep Ghosh, Chairman of the BTTD programme; and Dr. Ammasi A., Convenor of BTTD-2024.

The dignitaries formally opened the seminar with the release of the souvenir.

Platform for Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration

"Behind the Teacher’s Desk" aims to provide a platform for aspiring metallurgists to engage with experts from industry, research and development labs, and academic institutes.

The seminar offers student participants an opportunity to update their knowledge and share their academic achievements, innovative ideas, and research in metallurgy and materials technology.

Since its inception in 2011, the event has become a prominent gathering for students across India.

Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury emphasized the crucial role of metals, materials, and minerals in national development and the importance of student involvement.

Dr. N.C. Murmu praised the seminar for fostering interest among students in Metallurgy & Materials Science, while Prof. Ashok Kumar highlighted IIM Jamshedpur Chapter’s activities in popularizing metallurgy among professionals in India.

Diverse Participation and Technical Sessions

Dr. Chiradeep Ghosh provided an overview of the event, noting the participation of around 100 students and speakers from 28 engineering colleges and institutes across the country.

The seminar will feature 57 technical papers presented across three parallel sessions, along with a metallurgical quiz and industrial visits.

Participating institutions include prestigious names such as IIT Kharagpur, IIT Jammu, IIT Indore, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, MGIT Hyderabad, VNIT Nagpur, NIT Durgapur, NIT Bhopal, MANIT Bhopal, BITS Pilani, NIAMT Hatia Ranchi, IIEST Shibpur, NIT Jamshedpur, and many others.

Keynote Lectures by Eminent Experts

The seminar will feature two keynote lectures by renowned experts in the field, including Dr. Atanu Pal, Chief Technology Officer at TSL; Dr. Indranil Chattoraj, Adjunct Professor at IIT Jodhpur & Former Director of CSIR NML; Dr. P.K. Banerjee, Outstanding Scientist at CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad; Dr. S.K. Satpati, Chairman & Managing Director of Uranium Corporation of India Ltd.; and Dr. S. Sivaprasad, Chief Scientist at CSIR NML Jamshedpur.

These lectures promise to provide valuable insights and knowledge to the attendees.

Dr. Ammasi A. expressed gratitude to all participants, organizers, and supporters for their efforts in making the seminar a success.

The seminar is expected to be an enriching experience for all attendees, fostering learning and collaboration in the field of materials and metallurgical engineering.