Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses ‘International Conference on Materials Engineering and Technology’

Dr. Jitendra Singh today virtually delivered keynote address at the "International Conferences & Exhibitions on MATERIALS ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY and the synergic HEAT TREAT (HTS) being held in Mumbai from 4^th to 6^th September 2024."

The International conference organised by ASM International, India Chapter, has gathered over 300 international and national participants to showcase state-of-the-art technologies, products, and services. The ASM International, a 108-year-old society headquartered in Ohio, USA, has been dedicated to serving the Materials Science and Engineering Community since its inception. The India Chapter, established in 1979, is recognized as one of the most active chapters worldwide.

In his address, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the critical role that advanced materials play in emerging technologies, offering diverse solutions and opportunities due to their fundamental attributes and enhanced customization to meet specific requirements. He highlighted the development of innovative, sustainable materials, ranging from nanostructured perovskites to macro-scale polymers, as a game-changing value addition to vital industry sectors such as energy, healthcare, space, agriculture, and defense.

Dr.Jitendra Singh underscored the importance of integrating computational modelling, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in advanced materials research. "These are likely to accelerate the discovery of tailor-made materials with novel properties that were difficult to attain otherwise," said Dr. Singh. He added that this integration would provide a significant push for technology development based on such materials.

Praising the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Dr. Singh stated, "India is currently witnessing a significant surge in demand for materials with high performance." He attributed this demand to increased R&D efforts and commercialization across the globe. Once these advanced materials are market-ready, they will be rapidly absorbed by industries such as renewable energy, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture, and more. Dr. Singh noted the growing demand for clean energy within the energy sector, leading to capacity expansions in energy storage, wind, and solar power generation.