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St.Joseph's Institute of Technology
INDUSTRY ACADEMIA CONCLAVE

IANC 2025

The first Industry Academia Networking Conclave (IANC-2025), focused

on “SMART AND SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING” was organized by the

Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of
Engineering, on March 21, 2025, at AV Hall, Central Library. The forum

brings together experts from reputed industries to share knowledge,

experience, and technology, advancing science, technology, and

collaboration opportunities. The Chief Patron Dr. B. Babu Manoharan,

Chairman, and Patron Mr. B. Shashi Sekar, Managing Director, St.
Joseph’s Group of Institutions presided over the function. The Principal,

Dr. Vaddi Seshagiri Rao, Chaired the event. The convenor Dr. N.

Arunkumar, Dean-Industrial Collaborations and IQAC, and co-convenor

Dr. L. Balamurugan, HOD-Mechanical welcomed the industrial delegates.

The prolific speakers hail from esteemed industries, with extensive
knowledge and cultivated expertise, and have given their perspectives on

smart and sustainable manufacturing. Dr. Suresh PS, GD & DH Airframe

Directorate, Aeronautical Development Agency, Ministry of Defence, GOI,

Dr. Vinodh Mewani, Senior Principal Engineer, Head - IPR & KM, Mahindra

and Mahindra Ltd, Dr. Shankar Krishnapillai, Professor, Machine Design,
IIT, Madras, Mr. Suresh Kayamboo, VP & Group Vertical Head Renault

Nissan Technology & Business Centre India, Mr. Vasudeva Rao, Associate

VP Rane Engine Valves Ltd, and Dr. A. J. Jegadheeson, Head -

Manufacturing Methods Engineering & Consultant, Lucas TVS, Padi.

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