SMVDU Co-Hosts International Conference on Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future
REASI, April 07: The School of Mechanical Engineering (SME) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) proudly co-hosted the two-day International Conference on Advanced Materials for Sustainable Future (ICAMSF-2025), themed “Energy, Efficiency, Economy for Sustainability” The event, held in collaboration with Chitkara University, Chandigarh, brought together a distinguished consortium of global academic institutions, including Bournemouth University (UK), Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea), Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand), Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), University of Naples (Italy), and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), alongside prominent Indian universities such as PEC Chandigarh, VNIT Nagpur, and NIT Nagaland.
Coordinated by Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq (Associate Professor, SME), Dr. Ankush Raina (Assistant Professor, SME) and Dr. Sanjay Mohan (Associate Professor, SME), the conference served as a dynamic platform for innovation and knowledge exchange. It explored critical topics such as Material Synthesis for Environmental Remediation, Energy Storage and Conversion, Advanced Manufacturing in Industry 4.0/5.0, Materials for Extreme Functionalities, and Engineering Tribology. The event featured 39 sessions, with 343 participants and 33 renowned speakers presenting groundbreaking research and insights.
ICAMSF-2025 was generously supported by leading research organizations, including the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The conference underscored SMVDU’s growing stature in advanced materials research and its commitment to fostering sustainable solutions for global challenges. During the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, Prof. Pragati Kumar graced the event as a special guest. In his address, he praised the organizers’ efforts and highlighted SMVDU’s potential as a key collaborator in cutting-edge research in materials science and tribology.
Dr. Yatheshth Anand, Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering, also emphasized the significance of such initiatives in positioning SMVDU at the forefront of technological innovation. The conference not only showcased the latest advancements in the field but also reinforced international and national partnerships aimed at driving sustainable development through academic and scientific collaboration.
