IIT Roorkee Hosts National Workshop on Earth Sciences, Check Details Here

The National Workshop on Earth Sciences, convened at IIT Roorkee, concluded today, uniting accomplished professionals and researchers from diverse Earth Sciences domains in a resounding success. Check details here 

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) successfully concluded its National Workshop on Earth Sciences. The event served as a dynamic convergence point for professionals and researchers from diverse Earth Sciences disciplines. Over the three-day duration, IIT Roorkee orchestrated an engaging platform for experts to delve into cutting-edge research trends, exchange insights, and identify avenues for further exploration within the field of Earth Sciences. 

The workshop, boasting a rich program comprising plenary talks, keynote addresses, and a plethora of oral and poster presentations, provided a comprehensive snapshot of the latest advancements in Earth Sciences. Throughout the event, Prof. Joshi relayed a message from IIT Roorkee's Director, Prof. K K Pant, underscoring the institution's steadfast dedication to advancing Earth Sciences research and education since its establishment in 1960.

The event began with Prof. Sandeep Singh, the Organizing Secretary, introducing Chief Guest Sri Sanjeev Tokhi, a distinguished alumnus from the department's class of '87. In his address, Sri Sanjeev Tokhi, Director (Exploration) at ONGC Videsh Ltd., credited his achievements to his academic journey at IIT Roorkee. 

As a symbolic gesture, he installed the ONGC Videsh trophy, recognizing students with the highest CGPA in the departments of M.Sc. (Applied Geology), Integrated M.Tech. (Geological Technology), and Integrated M.Tech. (Geophysical Technology) - intake through JEE and Integrated M.Teh. (Geophysical Technology) intake through JEE. 

ONGC awarded the prestigious ONGC Videsh Trophy to the highest-achieving students, namely Simran Guleriya (M.Sc. Applied Geology), Yash Sanjay Kute (Int. M.Tech. Geological Technology), and Akshay Kamath (Int. M.Tech. Geophysical Technology), recognizing their academic prowess.

The workshop's reverberations are expected to resonate far beyond its conclusion, leaving a lasting impact on India's Earth Sciences landscape. IIT Roorkee's steadfast commitment positions it as a beacon of academic excellence, sculpting the future of Earth Sciences and driving the nation's scientific progress.

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