The School of Mechanical Engineering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, successfully concluded a five-day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Low Reynolds Number Applications, held from 01–05 December 2025. The event brought together faculty members and researchers to enhance their understanding of low Reynolds number flows and their relevance in emerging engineering domains.
The program was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, who emphasised the growing significance of CFD in fluid dynamics, particularly its applications in microfluidics, biomedical devices, aerospace systems, and renewable energy. He encouraged participants to actively engage with the sessions and translate the acquired knowledge into impactful academic and research outcomes.
The Coordinator, Dr. Pradeep Singh, along with Co-coordinators, Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Dr. Yathesh Anand (Head of Department), welcomed the participants and outlined the objectives of the FDP. The program featured expert lectures, hands-on training, and interactive discussions led by distinguished resource persons: Prof. S. Sarkar (IIT Kanpur), Dr Pradeep Kumar Seshadri (IIT Madras), Dr. Ashok Kumar Dewangan and Dr. S. Katiyar (NIT Delhi), and Dr. Omprakash Bharti (Parul University, Gujarat). The FDP concluded on 05 December 2025 with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Pradeep Singh, expressing gratitude to all contributors for ensuring the program’s success.
