Mysuru:  The importance and technological relevance of heat transfer was emphasised by Dr. T. Sundararajan, Institute Chair Professor, IIT Madras.  He was delivering the keynote address after inaugurating a two-day faculty development programme on ‘Heat Transfer and its Applications’ organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), here yesterday.  VVCE Principal Dr. B Sadashive Gowda, Vidyavardhaka Sangha President Gundappa Gowda, Sangha Treasurer S. N. Lakshminarayana were present.

Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. L. J. Sudev welcomed, Prof. C. S Thamme Gowda gave an overview about the programme, Prof. Khalid Imran introduced the chief guest and Prof. Vismay K G proposed a vote of thanks. Dr. S A Mohan Krishna compered.

Dr. G.S.V.L .Narasimham, Principal Research Scientist, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Dr. T.R. Seetharam, Chair Professor in Thermal Engineering, PESIT, Bengaluru and Dr. K.N. Seetharamu, PESIT, were resource persons.

A visit to ISHRAE VVCE Showcase has been arranged today (Mar.3) to impart practical aspects and applications pertaining to the subject.