IIChE-HRC Holds Seminar on Green Tech and Sustainable Manufacturing

The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers Hyderabad Regional Centre organized the Dr. H. L. Roy memorial seminar on Saturday at the Nuclear Fuel Complex.

Seminar Details And Speakers

The event focused on innovations in green technologies and sustainable manufacturing to shape the future of chemical engineering. It commemorated Dr. Hira Lal Roy, who established the institute in 1947 as the founding father of chemical engineering education and research in India. M. Misra, chairman of the regional centre, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the role of chemical engineers in sustainable industrial development. Dr. Komal Kapoor, chairman and chief executive of the Nuclear Fuel Complex, emphasized technological innovation and sustainable practices in the nuclear sector, describing the role of chemical engineers from ore to core. M. Narayana Reddy, technical managing director at Virchow Laboratories Limited, stressed the need for industry and academia to work together on green technologies.

Technical Sessions And Attendance

Six speakers from prominent research, academic, and industrial organizations led the technical sessions. These speakers included Dr. S. K. Satpati from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Darshan B. Sathe from the Nuclear Recycling Board, Professor Chandra Shekhar Sharma from the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Dr. S. Sridhar from the CSIR Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Mahimabrata Misra from the Nuclear Fuel Complex, and Dr. Venkata Nori from AltNxt Energy. The seminar drew a total of 120 delegates.

Context

This event highlights how professional engineering bodies connect academic research with industrial applications in India. Such gatherings bring together experts from atomic energy, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy to discuss modern manufacturing standards. The focus on green technologies reflects ongoing industry efforts to reduce environmental impact while meeting growing energy demands.