- ICAM-SEEi 2025 brings together 120+ experts from India, US, South Korea, Singapore and beyond
- Scholars urge fusion of traditional Indian engineering wisdom with modern research to build net-zero infrastructure
- Focus on interdisciplinary innovations in energy, environment and smart infrastructure
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, NOV 26
The Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad, inaugurated the first International Conference on Advanced Materials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Infrastructure (ICAM-SEEi 2025) on Wednesday, bringing global experts under one roof to deliberate on the next generation of materials and technologies that can drive future-ready, climate-resilient infrastructure.
The three-day conference, which began on 26 November, has attracted more than 120 delegates, including leading scientists, academicians, industry specialists and research scholars from India, the United States, South Korea, Singapore and several other countries.
The event opened in the presence of Chief Guest Prof V Chandrasekhar of TIFR Hyderabad and Guest of Honour Prof V R Desai of IIT Dharwad, along with faculty members, plenary speakers and international participants.
“Modern infrastructure must walk hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility”
In his inaugural address, Prof V Chandrasekhar underscored the critical need to rethink infrastructure planning as India accelerates its growth trajectory.
“Smart infrastructure is not enough for a rapidly progressing India. A truly modern nation must also prioritise a sustainable environment. This is a collective responsibility of every citizen,” he said, urging researchers to focus on scalable, sustainable solutions.
Ancient Indian wisdom can guide future engineering, says Prof Desai
Guest of Honour Prof V R Desai highlighted the deep relevance of India’s traditional knowledge systems in the pursuit of net-zero development.
“India’s historic temples and water systems stand as extraordinary engineering marvels. Their principles can inspire future technologies across water, energy and waste management,” he remarked, calling for a fusion of ancient wisdom with cutting-edge research.
IITRAM outlines vision for sustainable research pathways
Welcoming delegates, Prof M K Barua introduced IITRAM’s institutional vision and ongoing initiatives.
He emphasised the institute’s growing research ecosystem and its commitment to interdisciplinary innovation in infrastructure engineering.
Conference Convener Dr Sourav Das elaborated on ICAM-SEEi’s mission: “Our goal is to advance high-impact research in sustainable energy materials, environmental technologies and smart infrastructure systems. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to solving future global challenges.”
Researchers felicitated; global collaborations highlighted
The inaugural ceremony also featured the felicitation of several researchers for outstanding contributions to material science. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Ravi Kashikar, while Gunjan competently anchored and coordinated the programme.
With rich academic exchanges lined up over three days, ICAM-SEEi 2025 is expected to strengthen global research linkages and accelerate the development of sustainable technologies for a greener, smarter future.
