📅 Date: 17th - 19th February 2025
📍 Venue: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani Campus

Day 1 of Advances in Sustainable Materials, Modelling, and Infrastructure (ASMMI-2025) at BITS Pilani set the stage for transformative discussions on sustainable materials and infrastructure.

Inauguration Ceremony

The event was inaugurated by Padma Shri Laxman Singh (Secretary, Gram Vikas Navyuvak Mandal Laporiya, Jaipur, Rajasthan), who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour, Prof. Manoranjan Parida (Director, CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi & President, Indian Road Congress), shared insightful perspectives on sustainable infrastructure development.

Distinguished Attendees

The conference was enriched by the presence of several eminent personalities, including:
🔹 Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao (Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani)
🔹 Prof. Sudhirkumar V. Barai (Former Director & Director Designate, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus)
🔹 Prof. Dipendu Bhunia (Head, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani)
🔹 Prof. Subhasis Pradhan (Organizing Convener, ASMMI-2025)

Sponsors & Collaborations

This prestigious event is proudly supported by:
✅ ANRF-SERB, New Delhi
✅ Springer Nature
✅ Indian Concrete Institute (ICI)
✅ Y Access Equipment
✅ Earthcon Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.
✅ Spotlite

Conference Highlights

🎙️ Prof. Subhasis Pradhan: "BITS Pilani remains at the forefront of sustainability-driven research and innovation."
🏗️ Prof. Dipendu Bhunia: "We bridge academia and industry to drive real-world impact in civil engineering."
🚀 Prof. S.K. Barai: "With 7,500+ startup founders among our alumni, BITS Pilani is shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure."

Keynote Lectures & Technical Sessions

🔹 Prof. Manoranjan Parida delivered the plenary lecture on "Sustainable Pathways to Transport Infrastructure Development," covering:
🌱 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
🏗️ Sustainable Road Infrastructure
🚦 Urban Mobility & Transportation Practices

🔹 Padma Shri Laxman Singh presented a thought-provoking talk on Gram Vikas Navyuvak Mandal Laporiya, emphasizing the philosophy of caring for Earth and Nature as a form of worship.

🔹 Simultaneously, three technical sessions ran in parallel, featuring renowned keynote speakers, fostering research discussions, and knowledge exchange in sustainable materials and infrastructure.

✨ ASMMI-2025 continues to be a platform for pioneering collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, bringing together academia and industry experts to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

🔥 Stay tuned for Day 2 as experts unveil groundbreaking research in AI-driven infrastructure, sustainable urban planning, and resilient materials.

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