IIT Ropar organized METRIX-2019
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar organized the event METRIX (MechanicalEngineering Time for Research Ideas Exchange). The event provided a platform for exchange of research ideas not only among the peers of the mechanical engineering department, but also with the outside world. Students of class 11 from Government Boys and Girls Schools of Ropar were invited and given the opportunity to explore the kind of research undergoing in the department.
This was followed by, one of its kind, Panel Discussion event where the eminent faculty members of the the department, Prof. Sarit K. Das (director), Prof. Harpreet Singh, Assoc. Prof. Navin Kumar, Assoc. Prof. Himanshu Tyagi, pondered over the questions and issues pertinent to research and development. Issues such “How to adapt in research environment”, ‘Why we always follow western research?’ etc were raised, leading to interesting, inspiring and thought-provoking exchange of ideas. The second day of the event i.e July 25, 2019 was full of stage and poster presentations by the research scholars of the department where they showcased and exchanged their and their labs’ research. Expert talks from faculty members within and outside the department was also scheduled.
The event was organized at the time of induction of Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate level students into the department fostering constructive interactions between the present and new members of the mechanical engineering community. The official website of Mechanical Engineering department has also been launched.
