- Dr. Narottam Sahoo, Adviser and Member Secretary of GUJCOST leads the two-day event·
- Technical sessions showcase over 30 presentations on emerging areas
- The conference successfully fostered cross-sector dialogue, promoted interdisciplinary research, and underscored IITRAM’s strategic role in national defence innovation
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, AUG 7
The GUJCOST-supported RADAR-2025, jointly organized by IITRAM’s Centre of Excellence in Advanced Defence Technology and Centre of Excellence in Aerospace and Defence, convened leading researchers, industry experts, and academicians to explore cutting-edge innovations in defence and aerospace domains. Dr. Narottam Sahoo, Adviser and Member Secretary of GUJCOST was the chief guest.
The two-day event featured keynote addresses from eminent scientists, including Ulkesh B. Desai (SAC–ISRO), Dr. K. Durga Prasad (PRL Ahmedabad), and Grp. Captain (Dr.) Rajeev K. Narang, VM (Retd.) from MP-IDSA, covering topics such as spacecraft design challenges, lunar thermal discoveries, and counter-drone warfare technologies.
Technical sessions showcased over 30 presentations on emerging areas, including UAV development, radar-absorbing materials, AI-powered health monitoring, hybrid-electric propulsion systems, structural composites, and cybersecurity for defence networks. Delegates from premier institutions across India contributed research on stealth applications, smart materials, and sustainable aviation technologies.
An industry interaction segment led by Siddhi Engineers highlighted real-world manufacturing collaborations. The conference successfully fostered cross-sector dialogue, promoted interdisciplinary research, and underscored IITRAM’s strategic role in national defence innovation
