The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram, organized a one-week International Faculty Development Program (FDP) on "Advanced Thermal Energy Systems: Production, Storage & Transfer" from 17th to 21st September 2024. This program was conducted in hybrid mode, attracting participants from academia and industry to discuss the latest trends in thermal energy systems.
The FDP featured Prof. Shuichi Torii from Kumamoto University, Japan, as the international speaker, who shared valuable insights on renewable energy, decarbonisation using biofuel, and advancements in energy storage technologies. Other expert speakers from various institutions covered topics such as battery thermal management, Nano fluids in boiling heat transfer, jet impingement cooling systems, and the role of phase change materials (PCMs) in heat transfer applications.
The program offered an excellent platform for knowledge exchange, equipping participants with advanced knowledge in thermal energy systems. The event concluded successfully with positive feedback from all attendees.