Press release-Thapar University-national conference on advances in metrology

PRESS RELEASE

Scientists converge at Thapar University, deliberate advancements in metrology

 

·         Over 150 delegates from various research institutions, industrial establishments and academia are participating in the three-day national conference, being organised in association with Metrology Society of India

·         Participants discuss latest developments in the areas of measurement, sensor modelling, fabrication, their applications in diverse areas of science and engineering

·         Amalgamation of ideas emerging from this conference will ignite young minds to devise low-cost measurement systems with high precision so as to cater to the needs of even the economically weaker sections

Mumbai, February 19, 2014: Being hosted by Thapar University in association with the Metrology Society of India, northern region, the third national conference on “Advances in Metrology” (AdMet-2014) got underway on the university campus here on Wednesday.

 

More than 150 delegates from various research institutions, industrial establishments and academia are participating in the three-day conference, which will revolve around the theme “Sensors for Metrological, Environment, Health and Safety Applications”.

 

“The conference intends to highlight and discuss the technological advancements in the areas of measurement, sensor modelling and fabrication, and their applications in diverse areas of science and engineering,” said AdMet-2014 convener Prof Ravinder Agarwal, a professor at the Department of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Thapar University.

 

Prominent among those taking part in the conference are Prof RC Budhani, Director, Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi and the chief guest at the event; Dr Chandra Shekhar, Director, CSIR Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani; Anil Relia, Director, National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), New Delhi; BN Dixit, Director, Legal Metrology Department; Harrish Bajaj, Director, Mitutoyo South Asia Pvt Ltd, New Delhi; Matthias Bundschuh from WIKA Alexander WIEGAND SE & Co. KG, Germany; Peter Andrews from ASL WIKA Instruments Calibration Technology, United Kingdom and Dr Girish Aren, Director, MACWIN, New Delhi.

 

Many leading companies like Mitutoyo South Asia, Wika, Fluke India, MACWIN India, BioPac Systems Inc, Measurement International LLP, C&I Calibration and Adage Medical Systems will put up technical exhibitions at the conference to give practical demonstrations of the applications in the fields of measurement, sensor modelling and fabrication.

 

Terming measurement as the hallmark of all sciences, Thapar University Director and Chief Patron of the conference Prof Prakash Gopalan said, “With the advent of sophisticated technologies, there is an upsurge of interest among scientists and researchers to devise more and more precise measurement techniques in all scientific domains. This mega event provides a platform for scientific exchange of ideas between scientists, metrologists, academicians and engineers so as to evolve effective and efficient measurement systems.”

 

While inaugurating the conference, Thapar University Deputy Director Prof KK Raina said the amalgamation of ideas emerging from this conference would ignite young minds to design and devise low-cost measurement systems with high precision so as to cater to the needs of even the economically weaker sections of the society.

 

The conference was preceded by a tutorial on Tuesday, where experts from the industry and research organisations threw light on the basics of metrology.

 

About Thapar University

Thapar University, founded in 1956, is housed in a 250-acre campus in Patiala, Punjab. In 1985, it was awarded the status of a deemed university, and from then on took a quantum jump with focus on research and development, along with the need to adapt to the changing needs of the industry and the delivery of state-of-the-art technical and engineering education in India. In 2007, the LM Thapar School of Management was inaugurated. It has evolved over the years to provide management education conducive to the dynamic business environment.

Thapar University is committed to developing high quality, professionally groomed technical and engineering manpower possessing multifaceted personality with respect for professional and social ethics, national values and the spirit of human emancipation. Thapar University believes in providing opportunities to students to broaden their horizons and develop cross-cultural perspectives enabling them to engage in the adventure of learning and discovery.

Since its inception, nearly 16,000 students have graduated from the university and proceeded to achieve greater heights in their professional careers. The alumni have excelled in varied fields such as business and industry, administrative and regulatory services, research and education and social and human rights organizations. Thapar University is committed to contributing to the country’s progress in the field of higher education. The students from Thapar University have found top placements in India and abroad. World-renowned companies include Google Inc., Adobe, Yahoo, Microsoft, Amazon, D C Shaw, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, UOP Ltd. L&T, Fidelity Investments, Deloitte, Nomura Software, etc visit the university on a regular basis.

Thapar University has created new synergies and enabled opportunities for exchange, dual-degree programmes with overseas universities and established research centres and industrial corporations. Some of the international universities with tie-ups with Thapar University include University of Waterloo, Canada, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA, Trinity College, University of Dublin, Rose Bruford College for Theatre and Performance, University De Aveiro (UA), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, ISA Group Lille, France, Brown University, USA. Both reputed Indian and international companies are associated with Thapar University for research as well as faculty exchange programmes. These include Intel, Microsoft, Wipro, and Sun, to name a few. Thapar University also has collaborations with various government organizations, including Department of Information Technology, Government of India, Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh, Institute for Himalayan Biotechnology, Palampur, and Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun.

Thapar University is also engaged in quality research and consultancy activities. During the last five years, the faculty has published over 2,000 research papers in peer reviewed impact factors journals. In 2012, Thapar University published 316 SCI journal papers. These papers have been cited worldwide and are comparable with the top Indian universities. The faculty has filed 12 patents and the university has 119 ongoing projects with grants of Rs 25.72 crore.