Following report contains information about the Bilateral International Workshop on Material Processing organized by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Faculty of Engineering and Shanghai Jiao Tong University in association with NRC-M, UGC Centre, IISc Bangalore.

Date: February 3rd, 2015
MINUTES OF THE CONFERENCE

Venue: Conference Hall, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Faculty of Engineering, Kengeri Campus

Time: 9.30-5.30 PM.

Professor Brij Kumar Dhindaw rendered a brief introduction about the Chinese delegates and the bilateral international conference. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the higher education institutions which enjoy a long history and a world-renowned reputation in China. A key university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People's Republic of China and co-constructed by MOE and Shanghai Municipal Government. Through 117 years unremitting efforts, SJTU has become a comprehensive, research-oriented, and internationalized top university in China. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) pioneered in setting up the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering in China, which began with Department of Metallurgy in 1958, and renamed the School of Materials Science and Engineering. In 1997, currently “Materials Science and Engineering” in MSE and SJTU is listed in the national key fields, fields with first level priority in financial support, in China. SMSE now is developing toward a world-class school with initiative spirit, and high standards for achievements of faculty and students.

This was followed by a formal welcome by DrIven Jose, Associate Dean, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Faculty of Engineering to the Chinese Delegates, invited Indian speakers and all the participants.

Time: 9:45-10:15 AM

Speaker:Dr. Mingxu Xi, SMSE, SJTU, China

The first presentation was delivered by Dr. Mingxu Xia which emphasized on the interface of heterogeneous nucleation.

He explored the area of heterogeneous nucleation and role of different substrates in this process.  The phenomenon of Nucleation is a crucial part of development of structure in material science. His talk made a significant contribution in understanding the role and current status of heterogeneous nucleation during solidification in metal casting

Time: 10:15-11:00 AM

Speaker: Prof. Jianguo Li, Professor, SMSE, SJTU, China, rendered a talk on new methods for large scale castings.

Prof Li presented the technology of making high quality heavy weight castings for use in nuclear plants. He articulated on a new technique that involves multiple pouring to get uniform desired structure.

Time: 11:00-11:30 AM

Speaker: Dr. Jun Li, SMSE, SJTU, China delivered a talk on Macro segregation in ingot: Mechanism and optimization.

Dr. Li proposed a new theory on micro segregation that contributes negatively to the quality of casting. He presented software developed by himself using mass flow, heat flow and velocity vector. The results shed new light on segregation behavior in ingots.

Time: 11:30-12:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. K. Venkateshwaralu, National Aerospace Laboratory, Bangalore

Dr. K. Venkateshwaralu delivered a talk on metal matrix composites especially for aerospace applications.

Time: 2:00-2:30 PM

Speaker: Dr. Wei Zhang, SMSE, SJTU, China presented the topic on Instantaneous interfacial heat transfer determination and applied in surface hardening.

Dr. Zhang discussed heat transfer between quenched liquid and the engineering components. His talk was on interfacial heat transfer, an important parameter, while modeling the temperature distribution during casting. He presented a model through which it is possible to predict the same.

Time: 2:30- 3:00 PM

Speaker: Prof. Brij. K. Dhindaw, Professor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Faculty of Engineering, Bangalore discussed Friction Stir processing as a tool to make nano composites.

Dr. Dhindaw’s talk was related on development of very fine nano level structures through friction stir process technique. AE42 alloys were friction stirred under various conditions of engineering and heat transfer parameters. The friction stirred alloys showed 100% increase in hardening value.

Time: 3:00-3:30 PM

Speaker:Dr. Xiujun Han, SMSE, SJTU, China - Molecular dynamics studies on thermophysical properties, structure and undercoolabilties of liquid metals.

Dr. Han presented molecular dynamics approach to measure specific heat and latent heat and undercooling in alloys.

Time: 3:30-4:00 PM

Speaker: Prof. T.A. Abinandanan, Professor, IISc, Bangalore discussed the topic on Phase field modeling of microstructural evolution
Prof. Abhinandanan explained spinodal decomposition in monotectic alloys which was modeled by phase field and very precise microstructural predictions could be seen.

Session ended with

Workshop ended at 5:30 PM

    Interaction among various participants and speakers on the possible collaborations.
    A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Dr. Iven Jose, Associate Dean, CUFE and Prof.        Jianguo Li, Associate Dean, School of Material Science and Engineering, SJTU.
    Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof Mohan B.V

Workshop ended at 5:30 PM