World awaiting fresh ideas in IT sector: IKGPTU VC Sharma

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 9

“Information Technology, computing, networking and renewable energy are the subjects which need upgradation, development and innovation every second at global level. No one knows on which platform your high study, hard work in these subjects give you the global recognition. Keep your research and focus high you will surely achieve.” These motivational words were delivered by Vice Chancellor IKGujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar Sharma. He was addressing researchers, academicians and students on the occasion of a conference here.

The conference was organised by IKGPTU in which renowned academician Prof Lalit Kumar Awasthi, Director, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, was the chief guest. Prof Awasthi inspired participants for high research on their subjects.

The valediction programme was live streamed online through YouTube. A total of 150 papers were submitted by the researcher from various institutes like IITs, NITs, CFIs, foreign and universities and colleges. The university published only 60 high quality full-length research papers in its conference.

Members of the organising team of IKGPTU, Dr Satvir Singh and Dr Naveen, said that every paper has undergone plagiarism check and at least two blind reviews. In some cases, four reviews were considered to ensure the quality of research papers. Dr Bharat Bhushan Sharma from Banasthali Vidyapith Jaipur, Dr Anuj Banshwar from UPTU Lucknow, Dr Rajiv Chauhan, Dr Rakesh and Dr Amit from IKGPTU Kapurthala coordinated special sessions on relevant domains.

Prof Amarish Dube (France) and Prof. Viera Rozinajova (Bratislava) delivered keynote addresses and introduced participants with the latest research issue in the domain of renewable energy. Registrar Sandeep Kumar Kazal congratulated the team for organising the event.