A two day International Conference on Advances and Challenges in Energy Research (ICACER- 2019) organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur was inaugurated on March 15 at Chitavnis Center, Nagpur.
Plenary talks, Technical Presentations, Poster Presentations and Valedictory function marked the concluding day of ICACER-2019.
The second and concluding day of International Conference on Advances and Challenges in Energy Research (ICACER- 2019) started with plenary session on Nano and other low cost materials for cleaner energy and environmental applications by the Chief Scientist and Head, EMRD CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, Dr. N. K. Labhsetwar at MBA Auditorium of RCOEM, Nagpur.
It was followed by the poster presentation competition in the department of Mechanical Engineering, which was inaugurated at the hands of Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, Dr. V.S. Deshpande and judged by Dr D R Zanwar . The technical paper presentations were conducted in three different sessions. For remotely located authors, the presentations were arranged through SKYPE and videos conferencing
Valedictory function ICACER-2019 began with the welcome of chief guest Vishal Agrawal, Director, R.C. Plasto Tanks & Pipes Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur and guest of honor Divyam Singhania , Director, Manmohan Minerals & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur, Incharge Principal and General Chair, S D Mohgaonka, convenor Dr. K.N. Agrawal, and Co-Convener, Dr. M. M. Gupta were prominently present.
The chief guest and guest of honor enlightened the audience with their thoughts on the conference theme. They appreciated the efforts of Shri Ramdeoababa College of Engineering & Management for organizing ICACER-19.
In his concluding speech Organizing Chair ICACER-2019, Dr. V.V. Shukla, summed up various events, sessions and presentations conducted during the conference. He thanked the management and authorities for their consistent support in organizing the conference. He also thanked the eminent speakers and delegates who had participated in the event from all across the country to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom in this two day conference and also appreciated the efforts taken by his team for successful organization of the event.
In his address President of valedictory function, Dr S D Mohgaonkar appreciated the theme and efforts taken by the organizing team of the conference . He also shared his views on advances and how to write scientific *article* .
The participants of the conference shared their valuable feedback about the technical sessions & overall organization. The best paper awards in each track and best poster award were declared by Dr. Sandeep Joshi. The prizes and the certificates were distributed at the hands of chief guest, the guest of honor, president of function and head of Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr M M Gupta
In his presidential address, Dr Mohgaonkar congratulated organizing team for receiving papers from Michigan, Japan, Ethiopia and Saudi Arabian universities. He also applauded the efforts of ICACER-2019 team for organizing such kind of conference. He appealed to all the faculty members, research scholars and students to take maximum benefit out of the discussions held in this two day summit.