VIT-AP University hosts international conference on sustainable materials
· Free Press Journal
The Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences (SAS), VIT-AP University, is organising a three-day International Conference on Sustainable Materials for Water and Energy Solutions (SuWatE+ 2026). The inaugural session witnessed active participation from students, research scholars, scientists and faculty, and commenced with a welcome address by S Srinivas, Dean, SAS. S Muthu Prabhu briefed the gathering on the objectives of the conference.
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The event was graced by chief guest G Ranga Rao from IIT Madras and guest of honour MG Sethuraman from GRI, Tamil Nadu. Rao emphasised the critical role of water and energy, urging students and researchers to leverage advancing technologies for the development of sustainable materials, and to contribute to India’s scientific self-reliance and global competitiveness through innovations. Sethuraman highlighted the conference’s focus on advancing scientific knowledge and translating research into industrial applications, encouraging young scholars to explore alternative energy solutions and integrate technical expertise with ethical and problem-solving approaches for sustainable development.
Vice Chancellor Arulmozhivarman and Registrar Jagadish Mudiganti noted that the conference deliberations will advance sustainability and energy-efficient campus initiatives with national and international impacts. M Venkata Rajanikanth, Dean of Academic Research, highlighted that the conference reinforces VIT-AP’s commitment to a strong research ecosystem and innovation-driven learning.
The pre-conference proceedings were formally released by the dignitaries and conference leadership. SuWatE+ 2026 will continue from March 26 to March 28, 2026, featuring expert talks from national and international speakers. The inaugural session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Ramaknath Illa, Head, Department of Chemistry.