NIT Jamshedpur Hosts Training Program on Advanced Composite Materials

Experts Highlight Innovations in Metal-Matrix and Nano Composites

NIT Jamshedpur’s Mechanical Engineering Department organizes a week-long training program on “Advanced Composite Materials” with over 130 participants.

Key Points:

• Training program focuses on composite materials and their applications.
• Sessions conducted by experts from IITs, NITs, CSIR, and DRDO.
• Discussions include energy conservation and defense applications.

JAMSHEDPUR – The Mechanical Engineering Department of NIT Jamshedpur is hosting a week-long training program on “Advanced Composite Materials” in hybrid mode. The event, coordinated by Prof. Saroj Kumar Sarangi and Dr. Visesh Ranjan Kar, has drawn over 130 participants, including students, faculty, and industry professionals from across India.

Inaugural Session and Day One Highlights

The program was inaugurated by Prof. B.S. Murthy, Director of IIT Hyderabad, as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included NIT Jamshedpur Director Prof. Gautam Sutradhar, Deputy Director Prof. R.V. Sharma, and Dean (FW) Prof. Prabha Chand. In his session, Prof. Sutradhar emphasized the use of metal-matrix composites in automotive components to conserve fuel. He also explored future advancements in nano-composites and hybrid composites. Later, Dr. Vikas Upadhyay from NIT Patna discussed polymer-matrix composites derived from food waste.

Insights from Day Two

On the second day, Dr. T.P.D. Rajan from CSIR-NIIST, Kerala, shed light on innovations in processing and product development of metal-matrix composites. In another session, Dr. Lokesh Srivastava of DRDO’s Advanced Systems Laboratory, Hyderabad, focused on advanced composites for defense and aerospace applications.

Perspectives on Day Three

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. They discussed the broader perspective and potential applications of metal-matrix composites.

Comprehensive Learning Experience

The training program aims to enhance knowledge about composite materials and their role in energy conservation, innovation, and sustainability. Participants have lauded the program’s focus on advanced research and its practical implications across various industries.