365Telugu.com online news, Visakhapatnam, August 16th August 2024: GITAM Deemed to be University is set to host the inaugural International Syn Fuels Conference (ISFC 2024) on August 19th and 20th, 2024, at its Visakhapatnam campus. The conference will bring together leading experts from academia, industry, and government to address the urgent global challenge of transitioning to clean energy sources.
With the theme “Integration of Nuclear & Hydrogen Fuels for Energy Transition,” ISFC 2024 will delve into innovative solutions for a sustainable and reliable energy future. Aligned with India’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat,” ISFC will highlight the country’s commitment to clean energy and sustainable development, contributing to our journey towards a greener and more prosperous future. The conference aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of strategies to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.
Prof. V.S.R.K. Prasad, Former Director, Indian Institute Petroleum and Energy & Chair, International Organizing committee, International Syn Fuel Conference 2024 said, “The International Syn Fuels Conference 2024 represents a critical step in addressing the global energy transition, particularly towards a clean energy future for India, emphasizing increased renewable capacity, reduced emissions, green hydrogen adoption, and energy efficiency, at a time when the world faces unprecedented energy challenges. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government, we aim to accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions vital for our planet’s future through cross-pollination of ideas and strategies.”
The conference will feature keynote addresses by distinguished dignitaries, including V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, and Tarun Kapoor, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Energy Transition. In addition, panel discussions and sessions will cover a wide range of topics, such as global and high-temperature nuclear programs, advanced subcritical microreactors, and the future of hydrogen in India.
A critical player in tackling global challenges like climate change, food security, sustainable energy, and public health through translational research, GITAM actively pursues solutions that drive innovation, aiming to address the world’s most pressing problems and contribute to a better future for all.
GITAM Deemed to be University, established in 1980, envisions a future empowered by knowledge and positive change. Its 12 schools, spread across 4 multidisciplinary applied learning and research campuses in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam, pulsate with the shared mission of making a tangible difference through exceptional, knowledge-driven education. Committed to excellence, GITAM fosters diligence, innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and community service.
Through initiatives like the Multidisciplinary Unit of Research on Translational Initiatives (MURTI), GITAM encourages collaboration to address pressing global challenges. As a leading institution, it continuously strives to introduce pioneering programmes, facilitate ground-breaking inventions and discoveries, and promote innovative teaching and learning methodologies. Learn more about GITAM Deemed to be University at www.gitam.edu