Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, organised a two-day AICTE-sponsored workshop under the Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement of Indian Languages (VAANI) scheme, titled “Design and Development of Critical Mineral-Based Alloys and Composites for Aerospace and Energy Applications” on 29th & 30th August 2025.
The workshop was inaugurated on 29th August 2025 by Padmanaban, Professor, Higher Academic Grade, School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT Chennai Campus. The programme was presided over by Porkumaran, Principal.
The technical sessions were enriched by eminent experts including Balasubramanian, Director, Centre for Materials Joining & Research, Annamalai University, Chidambaram; Ram Prabhu, Joint Director, DRDO, Bengaluru; Lakshmi Narasimhan, General Manager – HR, Brakes India; Venkatesan, Professor, GCE Salem and Mathan Babu, Post-Doctoral Associate, IISc Bengaluru.
The distinguished speakers delivered insightful deliberations on the applications of Rare Earth Materials (REM) in the Defence and Energy sectors. They also discussed the recent research findings and case studies.
The valedictory session held on 30th August 2025 concluded with participants feedback. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation with over 60 faculty members from various academic institutions and 15 faculty members from the host institution actively engaging in the deliberations.
