PANEL DISCUSSION WITH NOBEL AWARDEE SIR ANDRE GEIM

EVENT: PANEL DISCUSSION ON GRAPHENE APPLICATIONS IN AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE WITH THE NOBEL LAUREATE, SIR ANDRE GEIM

DATE: 14.09.2024 (Saturday)

VENUE: Andromeda Lecture Theater,Hindustan University of Technology, Padur

SPEAKERS:

1. Sir. Andre Geim Nobel Prize Awardee (2010) , Regius Professor and Royal Society Research Professor, University of Manchester, UK.
2. Mr. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Raipur.
3. Dr. P.K. Jain, Associate Director, ARCI, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
4. Dr S N , Sridhar , Vice Chancellor ,HITS
5. Dr. Indrajit Shown, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science. 

Highlights of the program:

• The panel discussion brought together leading experts to explore groundbreaking innovations in the aerospace and defence sectors.
• Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Laureate, was the center of the conversation . He gave a brief about his discovery of graphene, explained the applications and properties of graphene.
• He emphasized how graphene and other 2D materials have the potential to revolutionize aerospace and defence technologies.
• The discussion highlighted the ongoing research into graphene’s use in lightweight, high-strength composites for aircraft and spacecraft which can be used to enhance performance, fuel efficiency, and durability.
• The discussion moved towards defence applications, the increasing use of advanced materials for stealth technology and protection.
• The need for multidisciplinary collaboration in the field of aerospace and defence which rely on combined expertise from materials science, engineering, and other fields was also discussed.
• He urged the students to keep their curiosity alive and make the best of every opportunity. He said Discoveries are magical and can happen in a spark. We need to be aware and alert of every moment of curiosity.

Questions discussed:

1. Any application of graphene is related to any of the 17 SDG?
2. Can graphene be used as insulation?
3. Can graphene be combined with other substances?
4. Can graphene be used as space elevators?
5. Any possibility of using graphene in a battery?

Conclusion:

• The panel discussion provided an overview of how advanced materials, particularly those developed through groundbreaking research like Sir Andre Geim’s work on graphene, are set to transform the aerospace and defence industries.
• Research and innovation will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace and defence technologies.
• The future generations were motivated to explore, experiment and study the properties of different materials in various fields.