Dr. NGP Institute of Technology (NGP iTech), Coimbatore, recently organised a two-day national seminar on “Reshaping Urban Mobility in Indian Public Transport through Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure,” sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
The event witnessed active participation from 83 delegates, including 10 professors, 10 research scholars, and 63 undergraduate and postgraduate students representing leading institutions from Coimbatore, Chennai, and neighbouring regions.
Day 1
The seminar commenced with an inaugural address by Prabha, Principal of the college, who emphasised the pressing need for innovation in India’s urban mobility sector. Franklin John Selvaraj, Head of the Department of Management Studies, highlighted the academic and practical significance of the seminar in shaping sustainable transportation strategies.
The Guest of Honour and technical session speaker, Santha Kumar Mohan, Professor at IIT Palakkad, delivered a session on “Robots in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS),” discussing the transformative role of robotics in enhancing urban mobility. Shankar, Director of the IIT Madras Alumni Association, presented an insightful talk on “Urban Mobility by 2030: Vision, Challenges, and Innovations,” offering futuristic perspectives on India’s evolving transport ecosystem.
Another key session was delivered by Sudha Srinivasan, Senior Project Manager at Bosch, who spoke on “Next-Gen CEU Technologies in Intelligent Electric Vehicles.” Her presentation explored cutting-edge developments in electric vehicle technologies and their implications for smart urban infrastructure.
Day 2
The second day featured sessions focusing on emerging trends in e-mobility and sustainable transport systems. Senthinathan, Professor at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, presented a session on “Intelligent E-Mobility and Public Charging Infrastructure,” examining opportunities for integrating e-mobility solutions into public spaces.
Saravana Ilango, Professor and IEEE Member at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, delivered a presentation on “Emerging Trends of EVs and Scope of Self-Sustainability in 2030,” highlighting key sustainability challenges and innovations shaping the future of electric vehicles.
Kamalesh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the college, presented on “Platooning and V2V Connectivity: Shaping the Future of Indian Highways,” emphasising the importance of vehicle-to-vehicle communication in improving highway safety and efficiency.
The seminar concluded with remarks by Murali Krishnan, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, who summarised the key takeaways and extended gratitude to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions.
