Smart and Sustainable Solutions in Mobility: Clean Combustion, Waste-to-Energy & Quality Systems
Date: 23rd June 2025 – 28th June 2025
Organized by: Department of Automobile Engineering, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai
About the Programme
The Department of Automobile Engineering at Easwari Engineering College successfully organized a Virtual International Level Faculty Development and Training Programme (FDP) focusing on futuristic and sustainable advancements in mobility. The programme was held from 23rd to 28th June 2025, aiming to provide global exposure and insights into clean energy, sustainable technologies, and quality systems relevant to the automobile sector.
This initiative was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing quality education, innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable industry practices.
Key Highlights
The FDP featured eminent international speakers from top-tier institutions and industries across USA, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Malaysia, and Algeria. Each session was designed to equip faculty, researchers, and industry professionals with contemporary knowledge and technological innovations driving the future of mobility and clean energy.
Day-wise Expert Sessions:
- Dr. C.N. Kowthaman (Texas A&M University, USA)
Topic: Biomass to Bioenergy - Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali (King Fahd University, Saudi Arabia)
Topic: Condensation Heat Transfer on Horizontal Tubes - Dr. Muhamad Mat Noor (UMP, Malaysia)
Topic: MILD Combustion – The Future for Lean and Clean Combustion Technology - Mr. Manimaran Deveraj (TMEIC Corporation, Japan)
Topic: Japanese Style Quality Management System - Dr. Mebin Samuel Panithasan (KAUST, Saudi Arabia)
Topic: From Cylinder to Circular Economy: Advancing Lean Combustion, Life Cycle Analysis, and Waste-to-Energy - Dr. Fateh Mebarek-Oudina (Skikda University, Algeria)
Topic: Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage
Impact and Outcome
This FDP served as a global platform to:
- Promote international academic collaboration
- Explore clean and renewable energy practices
- Strengthen research and curriculum in sustainable automotive engineering
- Bridge the gap between academia and industry for real-world applications
