FDP on Sustainability in Civil Engineering begins at BITS Pilani
21 November 2022
Faculty Development Program (FDP) On Sustainability in Civil Engineering Sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy and Ultra Tech Cement begin at BITS Pilani.
Department of Civil Engineering at BITS Pilani is hosting the FDP under the Supervision of Prof. Dipendu Bhunia and Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty from 14th Nov. to 24th Nov. 2022. The FDP was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Prof. Souvik Bhattacharya Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, Prof. Anupam Singhal, Head of Civil Engineering Department at BITS Pilani, Coordinator Prof. Dipendu Bhunia and Co-Coordinator Dr. Sayantan Chakraborty.
Prof. Bhattacharya spoke about the importance of FDP for the exposure of faculty members in promoting sustainability in civil engineering profession. He also emphasized on BITS Pilani being a pioneer in promoting and working towards a multidisciplinary approach in engineering and sciences much before the concept introduced by the current natural education policy of India. The departmental activities and the research facilities available with the civil engineering department at BITS Pilani was elaborated by Prof. Singhal. Prof Bhunia emphasized on the sustainability being at the heart of a responsible civil engineer.
The workshop has attracted the attention and participation of many engineers and professors, industry professionals from the length and breadth of the country. Finally, Dr. Chakraborty gave vote of thanks to all the participants, speakers, coordinators especially Mr. Jaya Kumar Bhaskar, Mr. Akash and Ms. Ankita Pareek for their immense cooperation in making the event a success.