Guest Lecture on “Industries Synthesis Guest Lecture on “Industries Synthesis of Polymers – Polyolefins” by Dr. Poondi Srinivasan – 29.04.2024 Department of Polymer Engineering organized a Guest Lecture on 29th April 2024. Dr. S. Shamshath Begum, Associate Professor and HOD (i/c) welcomed the gathering. The Guest Lecture was coordinated by Dr. Basanta Kumar Behera, Associate Professor (Sr.Gr). He introduced the speaker. Dr. Poondi Srinivasan, Consultant, Chennai, delivered a talk on “Industries Synthesis of Polymers – Polyolefins”. Students participated interacted with the speaker and industrial experience of Dr. Poondi Srinivasan was shared among the attendees.

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Webinar on “Effect of Additives on Structure Development in Semicrystalline Polymers and Associated Properties” On 28th March 2024, the Department of Polymer Engineering, BSACIST, Chennai organized an webinar on the topic entitled “Effect of Additives on Structure Development in Semicrystalline Polymers and Associated Properties” by the eminent speaker Prof. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan through online mode. The lecture through online mode was a part of guest lecture organized by the department to engage the students with eminent personalities on Polymer Engineering. The webinar was attended by the B.Tech. Polymer Engineering and also the students from other Institutions providing Polymer/Plastic Engineering course all across India. Students from CIPET Bhubaneswar, CIPET Balasore (Odisha), CIPET Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Department of Polymer Engineering, MIT, Aurangabad, Maharashtra also attended the webinar

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National Level Technical Symposium “MACRON 2024” Department of Polymer Engineering organized the National Level Technical Symposium, “MACRON 2024” on 1st March 2024. Dr. T. Murugesan, Vice Chancellor delivered the presidential address. Dr. N. Thajuddin, Pro-Vice Chancellor delivered the inaugural address, Dr. H. Siddhi Jailani, Dean (School of Mechanical Sciences) delivered the felicitation address. Dr. S. Shamshath Begum, Associate Professor and HOD (i/c) welcomed the gathering. The symposium was coordinated by Dr. J. Shahitha Parveen, Assistant Professor (Sel. Gr). Dr. R. Rajesh Babu, Divisional Head – Compound Development Apollo Tyres, Chennai was the chief guest of the National Level Technical Symposium. Student Magazine “POLYLINKS 2k24” was released by the chief guest. He delivered a talk on “Sustainability in Tyre Industries”. Students from various colleges participated in various events such as paper presentation, poster presentation, technical quiz and non-technical events. The certificates and prizes were distributed to the participants.

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National Level Seminar “Recent trends in Tyre and Rubber Product Manufacture” – 8th November 2023 The Department of Polymer Engineering organized a seminar on “Recent Trends in Tyre and Rubber Product Manufacture” on 08.11.2023. The event aimed at providing comprehensive overview of the current state of the tyre industry focusing on market dynamics, technological advancements, industrial manufacturing process and performance. Three distinguished speakers shared their expertise, each offering a unique perspective on various aspects of tyre industry. The seminar was open to all the members of the institute. Dr. S. Shamshath Begum, Associate Professor & HoD (i/c) the convenor of the seminar extended a warm welcome at the gathering. In her opening address, she expressed gratitude to the distinguished speakers, Mr. T. Selva Kumar, Mr. A. Sajesh Chandran, and Mr. K. Gopi. She expressed her warm welcome to the Registrar, Dr. Raja Hussain Dr. H. Siddhi Jailani, Professor & Dean, Dr. S. S. M. Abdul Majeed, Professor & admissions director, and also the participants of the seminar. Dr. N. Raja Hussain, Registrar, delivered the presidential address. He shared his insights on department activities and the importance of the seminar. Dr. S. S. M. Abdul Majeed, Director of admissions, delivered the felicitation. Click here for Report

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Association of Polymer Engineers Inauguration by Mr. G. Ananda Kumar, Deputy Manager, Stahl India Private limited – 05.10.2023 The Department of Polymer Engineering organized Association of Polymer Engineers inaugural function on 05.10.2023. Dr. S. Shamshath Begum, Head of the Department (i/c) welcomed the gathering and dignitaries with a warm gesture. Mr. G. Ananda Kumar, Deputy Manager, Stahl India Private limited, Chief Guest has shared the importance of industry expectations, and opportunities of polymer engineers. Dr. N. Raja Hussain, Registrar, delivered the presidential address and shared his insights on department activities platform, best practices, and encourage the exchange of ideas that will drive innovation and excellence in polymer field. Dr. H. Siddhi Jailani, Professor & Dean, delivered the felicitation. Dr. J. Shahitha Parveen, AP, coordinated the event.

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Guest Lecture on “Changing Lanes: The Transformation of Transportation and the Automotive Industry” by Mr. Sandeep Kumar Shukla, Lead Engineer, Materials Technology (Polymer), Mahindra Auto Division, Chennai – 05.10.2023 Department of Polymer Engineering organized a Guest Lecture on 05th October 2023. Dr. S. Shamshath Begum, Associate Professor and HOD (i/c) welcomed the gathering. The Guest Lecture was coordinated by Dr. J. Shahitha Parveen, Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr). She introduced the speaker. Mr. Sandeep Kumar Shukla, Lead Engineer, Materials Technology (Polymer), Mahindra Auto Division, Chennai, delivered a talk on “Changing Lanes: The Transformation of Transportation and the Automotive Industry”. Students participated interacted with the speaker and industrial experience regarding the current development, technologies of Mr. Sandeep Kumar Shukla, was shared among the attendees.