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Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "Modern Trends and Technologies in Mechanical Engineering"

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vishnu Institute of Technology (A), Bhimavaram, in association with University College of Engineering, JNTUK, Kakinada, successfully organized a Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "Modern Trends and Technologies in Mechanical Engineering" from 16th to 20th June 2025. This week-long program aimed to equip faculty members and researchers with advanced knowledge in emerging manufacturing technologies, simulation tools, and interdisciplinary applications relevant to modern industry.

The FDP was inaugurated by Dr. M. Venu, Principal of VIT, in the esteemed presence of Prof. M. Srilakshmi, Vice-Principal, and the Coordinators Dr. D. LingaRaju (JNTUK)andDr. K. AnupamaFrancy (VIT Bhimavaram). Distinguished academicians and industry experts from renowned institutes including IIT Tirupati, NIT Warangal, NIT Andhra Pradesh, MVGR College of Engineering, and BHEL Visakhapatnam delivered in-depth sessions throughout the program.

Key speakers included Dr. M. Ravi Shankar (IIT Tirupati), Dr. Vamsi Krishna Pasam (NIT Warangal), Dr. T. Baburao (NIT Andhra Pradesh), Dr. S.V.A.R. Sastry (HBTU Kanpur), Dr. P. SudhakarRao (NITTTR Chandigarh), Mr. M. Sridhar (TCS Engineering Services), and Mr. M. Lakshmi Kanth (BHEL Visakhapatnam), along with faculty experts from VIT Bhimavaram.

The FDP covered critical topics such as Machine Learning in Manufacturing, Lattice Boltzmann Method for fluid and thermal simulations, Additive Manufacturing of Biomedical Devices, Abrasive and Hybrid Machining Techniques, Sustainable Product Design, AI Applications in Mechanical Engineering, and Research Methodology. The program combined expert lectures, practical demonstrations, and interactive discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The sessions were highly appreciated by participants for their practical insights and relevance to current academic and industrial trends. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Dr. M. Venu, who commended the contributions of the resource persons and organizing team. The event concluded with distribution of certificates and a formal vote of thanks by Dr. K. AnupamaFrancy, acknowledging the enthusiastic participation of faculty members from various institutions.

This FDP marks yet another significant initiative by VIT Bhimavaram towards advancing professional development, research competencies, and innovation culture among the teaching fraternity.