News from NMAMIT | National Symposium on "RECENT ADVANCES IN PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING THE SURFACE INTEGRITY OF AEROSPACE-DEFENCE MATERIALS (RPISD 2023)”

The Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, NMAMIT organized a 2-day National Symposium on "Recent Advances in Processing Techniques for improving the Surface Integrity of Aerospace-Defence Materials (RPISD 2023)" sponsored by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization), New Delhi on 6th & 7th October 2023.

Dr. Dillibabu Vijayakumar, Scientist 'F' at Gas Turbine Research Establishment, DRDO Bengaluru, inaugurated the symposium and delivered the keynote lecture. He spoke about the importance of DRDO's R&D opportunities for engineering faculty, students & startups and handed over a book of DRDO-developed projects to Dr. Mithanthaya, Vice Principal & Dean (Academics), NMAMIT

Dr. Mithanthaya presided over the function and highlighted the significance of 'Engineers without Borders' project thereby motivating the students to actively participate in these activities in association with DRDO.

Dr. Grynal D'Mello, Assoc. Professor & Convenor of the symposium, welcomed the gathering.

Dr. Srinivasa Pai P, Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering provided an overview of the symposium.

Mr. Bhaskara P Achar, Convener of the symposium, proposed the vote of thanks.

Mr. Vikas Marakini, Convenor coordinated the sessions.

Experts from DRDO, NIT, Defence and private institutions delivered talks on various topics over the two days. Ten participants from other institutions presented their posters during the symposium.

A total of 35 delegates participated in this symposium.