Earth Day Celebration 2026

Expert Lecture by PROF. KHALED LOUBAR

*Organizers*: Dept. of S&T, A&N Administration, DBRAIT & Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI] *Expert Speaker*: Prof. Khaled Loubar, IMT Atlantique, Nantes, France *Topic*: _“Research activities at IMT Atlantique related to the valorization of waste and residues: solutions, treatments and challenges”_ *Key Persons*: - *Chief Guest*: Prof (Dr) Sanmukh Kaur, Principal, DBRAIT - *Guest of Honour*: Shri Devdas Paik, Honorary Secretary, IEI - *Instrumental in Arranging*: Shri P Uma Maheswar Rao, Environmental Engineer, DST, ANPCC — Proud Alumnus, DBRAIT & IIT Delhi - *Key Coordinator*: Shri Altamash Mustafa, Assistant Professor, Civil, DBRAIT. *Attendees*: Members of IEI, Chamber of Commerce representatives, DBRAIT Faculty, staff, and students of BTECH Program. *Highlights*: The lecture covered advanced waste-to-resource technologies and challenges relevant to island ecosystems. An interactive Q&A session addressed local waste management issues and collaborative research scope for various stakeholders. *Outcome*: The session enhanced awareness of sustainable solutions, encouraged student research in environmental technology, and strengthened ties between DBRAIT, IEI, DST, and international academia.