University of Strasbourg organized this workshop to bring together researchers/teachers from leading Indian institutions with their colleagues. The following were the panel discussions with IIT Roorkee members in the panel.
A. Panel discussion: International partnership strategy
Chair: Prof. Irini Jacoberger, Vice-president, International Relations, Université de Strasbourg
- Prof. Krishna Kaliappan, Dean Faculty Affairs, IIT Bombay
- Prof. P. Arumugam, Assoc. Dean, International Relations, IIT Roorkee
- Prof. Philippe Turek, Deputy Vice-president, International Relations, Coordination research training abroad, Université de Strasbourg
B. Panel discussion: Research training abroad, implementation methods
Chair: Prof. Irini Jacoberger, Vice-president, International Relations, Université de Strasbourg
- Prof. Srinivasan Narayanaswamy, Chair of Molecular Biophysics Unit, IISc Bangalore
- Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Deputy Director, IIT Roorkee
- Prof. Satyabrata Patnaik, Dean, School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
C. Panel discussion: Research and innovation
Chair: Prof. Michel De Mathelin, Vice-president Business partnership & valorisation, Université de Strasbourg
- Prof. Santosh J. Gharpure, Professor-in-charge, Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay
- Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Deputy Director, IIT Roorkee
- Mr. Antoine Parmentier, External Relations Manager, Technology Transfer Acceleration Company (SATT) Conectus Alsace
The following presentations were made by the members of Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Roorkee:
- Prof. Shishir Sinha:“Polymer matrix composite (PMC) with natural fiber”
- Prof. Vimal Chandra Srivastava:“Synthesis of organic carbonates: catalysis and engineering challenges”
- Prof. Vimal Kumar:“Computational Modelling of turbulent flow through a structured porous medium”
Several lab visits and meetings were arranged during this workshop which held during September 22-25, 2019. The detailed list of presentations and possible collaborations was circulated to IIT Roorkee faculty by email.