Visit of Prof. Gopal Achari from University of Calgary, Canada to IIT Roorkee

Prof. Gopal Achari, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary (UOC), Canada visited IIT Roorkee to promote collaboration between the UOC and IIT Roorkee.

The visit included a Board room meeting with Prof. K. K. Pant (Director, IIT Roorkee), Prof. V.C. Srivastava (Dean, IR), Prof. Prasenjit Mondal (Chemical Engineering Dept.) and Prof. Bhanu Prakash Vellanki (Civil Engineering Dept.).

The discussion focused on strengthening academic ties, exploring possibilities for joint research projects, and considering opportunities for student and faculty exchange programs. The visit fostered a spirit of cooperation and set the stage for a strong partnership between the University of Calgary and IIT Roorkee. Plans for joint research projects, student and faculty exchange programs, and collaborative workshops and seminars were proposed.

Prof. Gopal also visited the International Relations (IR) Office to have an interaction with the officials (Dr. Shantanu Wahal, Executive Officer) discussing opportunities for international collaboration and exchange programs.