ME Dept conducts FDP on ‘Sustainable Engineering and Decarbonization Strategies for Net Zero’
The Department of Mechanical Engineering equips faculty members, research scholars, and industry professionals with advanced knowledge and practical strategies in sustainable engineering through various initiatives.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in association with ISTE, IE(I) and IQAC VAST, successfully conducted a six-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Sustainable Engineering and Decarbonization Strategies for Net Zero’ from 23–28 February 2026.
The FDP was inaugurated by Mr M Chandradathan (Padma Shri awardee and Mentor (Science) to the Chief Minister) whose keynote address inspired the participants. Dr. Sunitha C (Principal) presided over the function.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members, research scholars, PG students, and industry professionals. Expert sessions over six days addressed key themes including climate change impacts, energy auditing, microbial carbon capture, sustainable materials, circular economy frameworks, nature-based solutions, and institutional pathways to carbon neutrality.
| Resource Persons | |
| M Chandradathan | Mentor (Science) to Chief Minister; Former Director, ISRO Centres |
| Dr Sooraj Krishnan | Project Scientist–II, Institute for Climate Change Studies |
| Dr Sreekanth K J | Research Scientist, Energy and Building Research Center, KISR |
| Dr C P Vinod | Chief Scientist/Professor (AcSIR), CSIR-NCL, Pune |
| Dr Ratna Kishore V | Professor, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore |
| Dr Krishna Mohan K S | Assistant Professor, CUSAT |
| Dr Neethu B | Junior Scientist, KSCSTE |
| Dr C N Shyam Kumar | Assistant Professor, NIT Calicut |
| Dr C Justine Jose | Professor, Civil Engineering, VAST |
| Dr Ihjas K | Scientist B, CWRDM |
| Dr Deepu Sivadas | Junior Scientist B, Kerala Forest Research Institute |
| Dr Sooraj K Prabha | Professor, Mechanical Engineering, VAST |
The programme was efficiently conducted under the guidance of Dr. Rakesh Hari (Convener,Prof, HoD, ME Dept)Through their meticulous coordination and seamless handling, Dr Sooraj K Prabha (FDP Co-ordinator, Prof, ME Dept) and Dr Renjish Vijay (FDP Co-ordinator, Asso Prof, ME Dept) successfully managed the programme under the guidance of Dr. Rakesh Hari (Convener, HoD ME Dept)
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending heartiest appreciation to the entire ME Dept on the successful conduct of FDP that empowers attendees to implement environmentally responsible and innovative approaches in their academic, research and professional endeavors !!! |
