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News and Events #IP 940 27 Sep - 3 Oct 2010 Pondicherry University signed/inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Center for Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulation
C-MMACS is a unit of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) located at Belur, Bangalore. The monitoring station at the university is being funded by the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. The CO2 monitoring station will be a national facility for studying the impact of green house gases on global climate particularly related to India. The station will collect the air flowing from the land and also from the sea in different seasons depending on the direction of the wind blowing in the area. The data generated will be utilized by both the university and C-MMACS for research and analysis. The facility will be part of a global network of similar monitoring stations. The university will provide all infrastructural support for the facility. Vice- Chancellor of Pondicherry University Mr J A K Tareen said that the MOU signals the “University’s entry into a new era of advanced research in both basic and social science.” He said that the university cannot grow in isolation and such interaction with premier institutions such as CSIR C-MMACS will help achieve its vision. He also said that the university in its 25th year has now become the fastest growing central university in the country and has recruited more than 175 teaching staff in the last two years. Dr A R Upadhya, Sc-Incharge of C-MMACS, made a presentation about the organization and its contribution to civilian airspace technology in the country, Dr N.K. Indira, scientist,CMMACS and project coordinator was also present. Dr S Sridhara Murthy has taken over as Head, KTMD Dr S Sridhara Murthy has taken over charge as Head, Knowledge and Technology Management Division (KTMD) from 1 October 2010. Dr Sridhar Murthy continues as Head, Computer Network Services Unit (CNSU). Mr K N Arunkumar is the new Head of ATF Mr K N Arunkumar, has taken over as Head, Acoustic Test Facility (ATF) wef 1 October 2010. Dr Satish Chandra Dr Satish Chandra, Project Director, NCAD will be holding additional charge as Head, STTD from 1 October 2010. #IP 939 20 - 26 Sep 2010 Aerodynamic Drag Reduction of Bluff Bodies
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Ms A Palgees, Post Graduate Teacher (Bio) of Kendriya Vidyalaya, NAL has been conferred with the KVS Incentive Award for excellence in teaching and overall contribution to the cause of Education for the year 2010. #IP 938 13 - 19 Sep 2010 Another successful year gone by……...., Dr. M.N. Satyanarayana, Jt Head, KTMD ,began by reminiscing the achievements of the past directors and colleagues who made a difference to NAL, on the occasion of the 51st NAL foundation celebrated on 3 September 2010 at the SR Valluri auditorium . Dr. Sajeer Ahmed, Adviser M&A welcomed everyone and introduced the speakers Dr. PV Acharya, Director C- Dot and Dr. V Arun Kumar, Head, Propulsion Division who gave the 11th Technology lecture. Dr. PV Acharya in his talk on “Broadband -Technology and its Impact on India.” defined Broadband in India and abroad. Broadband in India is connectivity at 256kbps, a fundamental right according to Dr. Acharya, is essential for economic growth, infinite possibilities for a nation of billion people, with urban India developing at a fast pace, providing broadband access is one of the strategic objectives for government worldwide. It is essential for the 70% rural Indian population. The way ahead is with the Government creating the National Broadband Network (NBN) through which e-governance will be delivered. Dr. Acharya enlightened the audience about the various International Broadband initiatives such as SWAN – State Wide Area Networks at Rs 3300 crores to connect State HQ’s to Block HQ’s through District HQ’s,2 Mbps intrastate network for rolling out various MMP’s, CSC – Common Service Centre 5700 crores, NKN – National Knowledge Network @ 6800 crores and the Panchayat Network @ 1800 crores. Dr. V Arun Kumar, Scientist, Propulsion Division in his lecture on “Advanced Bearing Technologies – Magnetic & Foil Bearings” educated the audience through the various types of bearings, their advantages and disadvantages, the future of the bearings, and NAL’s pioneering work in this field. Dr. AR Upadhya, Director, NAL in his Presidential remarks embarked on the contribution of Late Dr. P Neelakantan, the bearing technology to be inducted this month, the RTA program and expected the first flight to take off to the skies in 2016-17. He thanked Dr. P V Acharya and Dr. Arun Kumar for the knowledge imparted to the august audience. The Annual report and “Golden Memoirs” published on the occasion of NAL’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations was released on this occasion. Dr. Acharya distributed the NAL foundation awards to the employees and the children of NAL Employees who have excelled in Studies and Extra-curricular activities for the year 2010. The awardees were given a Certificate with a cash prize. Dr. Ranjan Moodithaya, Head ATF & KTMD presented the vote of thanks. Pooja Dipesh Shah and Amitha Rani List of employees children who have excelled in Studies and Extra-curricular activities I.Excellence in Studies 1. Master Arjun V Anchan, S/o Shri R Vasantha, NTAF 2. Kum Swathi Nagarajan, D/o Shri Y Nagarajan, Health Centre 3. Master Nithin Deepkumar, S/o Smt S Manju, STTD 4. Kum Sanjana Rajeev, D/o Shri G Rajeev, NTAF II. Excellence in Extra Curricular Activities. 1. Kum Akshata Gopinath, D/o Smt J Savithry, S&P 2. Master S Dheemanth, S/o H Y Subramanya, STTD
#IP 937 6 - 12 Sep 2010 NAL Outstanding Performance Awards for the year 2009-10 NAL Technology Shield for Outstanding Group Achievement Mr G N Dayananda, Mr G M Kamalakannan - CSMST; Mr J Ramaswamy Setty, Mr J Christopher Daniel, Mr Kamboji Prakash - Advanced Composites Division; Mr Amit Kumar Gupta, Mr B K Bhaskar, Mr K Dhinakaran, Mr M V Krishna, Mr M C Mahadeva - Electrical Section; Mr V Basavaraju, Mr A Varaprasad Rao, Mr K V Konda Reddy ; Mr T V Nataraj - Estates and Building Section for Development of Indigenous Autoclave Technologies. Research Dr Shashi Bhushan Verma, Experimental Aerodynamics Division for his contribution to Advanced Nozzle Concepts for launch vehicles. Design, Development and Project Execution Dr Soumendu Jana, Mr M Radhakrishna, Mr M Ananda, Mr V Munirathnam, Mr T R Shankara Rao, Mr K Sarosh Kumar, Propulsion Division for Development of Active Magnetic Bearing for Primary Sodium Pump. Mr K G Venkatanarayana, Mr C M Ananda, Mr Rakesh Kumar, Mr G H Mainak, Mr Satish Babu, Mrs Shashikala Prakash, Mr P V R Sai Kiran, Scientist – Structural Technologies Division for Development of Electronics for harnessing data from MEMS pressure sensors on LCA aircraft. Technology Shield for Outstanding Group Achievement Dr S Sathiyanarayan, Mr B Nagarajappa, - Structural Technologies Division; Mr M S Pradeep, Engineering Services Division for Successful Completion of Iron Bird Drop Test including Development of a Test Rig and on schedule completion.
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