The 66th annual conference of the Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM) is being held virtually at VIT AP University, Amaravati from December 3-5.
Dr Samir V Kamat, distinguished scientist and DG, Naval Systems and Materials at DRDO, was the chief guest, as he inaugurated the 66th ISTAM annual conference. In his address, he advised the current generation to work towards making the country self-sufficient and self-reliant on crucial technologies.
Dr G Viswanathan, founder and chancellor, VIT Group of Institutions, emphasised on the importance of research in the growth of a nation, and VIT is the top institute in terms of research publications.
Vice-chancellor Dr S V Kota Reddy mentioned that VIT-AP university is committed to continue towards its goal of becoming a global hub of research and development.
Dr G Radhak rishnamachrya, the president of ISTAM, disclosed grand plans for the next five years to come.