2nd International Conference on Advances in Minerals, Metals, Materials, Manufacturing and Modelling (ICAM5 -2023) during 22nd – 23rd September 2023
“ICAM5 is a flagship international conference in the area of Metallurgy and Materials organized by the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MMED), National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana State, in association with the Indian Institute of Metals Hyderabad Chapter.
On 22nd September 2023, more than 100 delegates from various research and academic institutions, research scholars, students, and faculty members from MMED and other departments attended the inaugural function. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) Hyderabad, along with the Guest of Honour, Prof. G. Madhusudhan Reddy, Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Technology Warangal & Former Director, DMRL Hyderabad, Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, Director, NIT, Warangal, and Prof. N. Kishore Babu, Head, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
Prof. N. Kishore Babu welcomed the delegates to the conference and briefed them about MMED. Prof. C. Vanitha, Organising Secretary of ICAM5, introduced the conference theme and scope to the delegates, highlighting the sessions planned for the two days of ICAM5.
Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, Director, congratulated the organizing team for conducting the conference with a very relevant and focused theme, ‘Advanced Materials for Sustainable Development.’ He also felt that only through the exchange of information can we hope to keep up with the rapidly changing world around us.
The Guest of Honour, Prof. G. Madhusudhan Reddy, outlined the importance of innovation in materials processing and design in national development and prosperity. He also mentioned that technological advancements and their reach are revolutionizing the functioning of almost every organization, irrespective of their domain of operation.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jha outlined the need for the development of cutting-edge manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), advanced machining, and nanofabrication. He also stated that the above technologies are revolutionizing the way we produce components and structures. He emphasized that this conference provides a platform to exchange ideas and discuss the challenges in the field of metallurgy and materials for researchers from academia, research, industry, and government organizations.
Dr. S. K. Jha also emphasized that the present generation of scientists and technologists should take up new challenges and find solutions to modern-day problems. The dignitaries on the dais released the ICAM5 2023 Conference Souvenir booklet. After presenting mementos to the chief guest and guest of honour, the vote of thanks was proposed by ICAM5 co-convener Prof. G. Brahma Raju. The inaugural session ended with the national anthem.”