International conference on emerging trends in engineering gets underway

Nitte, May 16: In recent years, optical technology has been incorporated into mechatronics systems in an accelerated rate and as a result a great number of mechatronic products with smart optical; components have been introduced into market such as optical scanner, laser printer, computer CDs etc said Dr. Nilesh J Vasa, Professor and Head, Department of Engineering Design, Indian Institute of Technology, Madrass (IITM), Chennai.

He was speaking after inaugurating two-day international conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE-'12) on Tuesday, May 15 in NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte.

Further he said: “We, the Indians are no way behind the advanced countries in research activities and the researcher should keep in mind that any innovation in technology should lead to the development of the society.”

After releasing conference proceedings with ISBN number, the guest of honour, Dr. Apitep Saekow, Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology, Stamford International University, Bangkok said, the this publication be of high quality with very good impact factor and in due course, the institute has to bring out a research journal of international standard. By looking at the quality of education offered by this institute, the Stamford International University of Bangkok is also thinking of academic collaboration with this institute, he added.

In his presidential speech, Dr. S. Y. Kulkarni, Principal, NMAMIT, Nitte, said this conference is a platform for research scholars and technical PG students to deliberate. He also advised the delegates to use technology for constructive purposes with social concern, imbibing human kind.

Conference chair, Dr.Niranjan N.Chiplunkar, Vice Principal and Dean (Academics) welcome the guests and delegates. Prof.Prasanna Kumar introduced the chief guest and the guest of honour. Prof.Manjunath Kotari proposed vote of thanks. Ms.Dionne compeered the programme. Dr.S.O.Ojaowo, Professor from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbqomoso, Nigiria was also present on this occasion.

As many as 165 original technical research papers will be presented in the conference out of about 360 papers received from all the over the world. The best selected papers will be published in the second issue of NMAMIT Annual Research Journal (ISSN). Tutorials in many engineering disciplines by the experts from Industry and Academia are also arranged during the conference.