SMVDU Katra: Professor Sunil Pandey from Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, conducted lecture series on Welding Technologies from 06 Apr-09 Apr, 2017 in department of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU. Various important aspects on Welding process such as hazards and safety, welding consumables, power sources; metal transfer, latest welding technology developed etc. are covered in interactive session with students of B.Tech. and M.Tech. (Manufacturing and Automation) in the Department. Further, students are given exposures in research avenues, job opportunities and startup scope in the welding field. Dr. Balbir Singh, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering presented vote of thanks acknowledging the conduct of special lecture series and faculty interaction for updating syllabus of B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech. Manufacturing and Automation, so as to meet industry needs and improve employability of students. The session was followed by extensive interaction.