The second edition of the Research Scholars’ Week (RSW) held at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) concluded on Sunday to provide an avenue for research scholars to showcase their research work through poster presentations.
NITR Dean (Academic Affairs) Prof Bansidhar Majhi said young research students can improve their thought process looking at different problems and technologies applied by their peers. He said the RSW will provide a platform to encourage inter-departmental research in the institute with collaboration among research scholars and faculties.
Chief Guest Prof G Panda spoke on the philosophy of research, methodology and the key to success. NITR Director Prof Sunil Kumar Sarangi spoke on the importance of knowledge and its dissemination for a better life by utilizing the developed technologies.
Eminent physicists Prof AM Srivastava emphasized on the importance of research towards the well-being of human society. Around 250 presentations were given at the three-day event.