IIT (BHU) observes Metallurgy Day 2025 with memorial lecture and awards ceremony

VARANASI: The Department of Metallurgical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) celebrated Metallurgy Day 2025 on Thursday with active participation from students and faculty members. The event featured a series of formal proceedings and enlightening addresses, highlighting the department’s academic and professional achievements.
The programme began with the institute’s anthem, followed by a welcome speech and annual report presentation by the Head of the Department, Prof. N.C.

Shanti Srinivas

. Prof. Srinivas emphasised the department’s accomplishments, student achievements, and ongoing research efforts.
The department organised the T.R.

Anantharaman

Memorial Lecture 2025 on the occasion, honouring the legacy of one of India’s most renowned metallurgists and visionary educators. T.K. Nandi, a distinguished figure in the field and Director of the DRDO Industry Academia Centres of Excellence (DIA CoE), attended the event as the chief guest. Delivering the memorial lecture on “From the Puzzles to Solutions: Navigating the Complex Field of Materials Development,” Nandi delved into the intricacies and challenges of modern science, sharing deep insights from fundamental research problems to real-world engineering solutions. His address provided valuable insights into the emerging landscape of metallurgical engineering, inspiring students to strive for excellence in education and innovation.
Presiding over the event, Prof. N.K. Mukhopadhyay, Dean of Faculty Affairs at

IIT BHU

, highlighted the importance of remembering the life and work of Prof. T.R. Anantharaman, whose contributions laid the foundation for excellence in metallurgical research and education in India. He emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary education in his presidential speech, encouraging students to contribute to the nation’s technological advancement.

The lecture attracted a large number of faculty members, researchers, and students from across the institute, creating an engaging atmosphere of academic discussion and inspiration. The programme underscored the department’s commitment to advancing the boundaries of metallurgical engineering in the spirit of Prof. Anantharaman’s pioneering vision.
Prof. G.S. Mahobia, in charge of the

Metallurgy Society

, coordinated the event and expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, students, and faculty for their contributions to the successful execution of the programme. A highlight of the ceremony was the distribution of awards by Prof. Srinivas to students who excelled in academic and extracurricular activities, celebrating their hard work and dedication.