Dr Bharat Bhushan Jindal, Faculty, School of Civil Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra delivered an expert lecture on “Industrial Waste and Recycled Materials Utilization in Green Concrete and Field Applications” during a seven-day AICTE sponsored FDP on “Research & Innovations in Engineering” from 7-12 February 2022.

The FDP was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad. Dr Jindal delivered the lecture emphasizing the need to use alternative green building materials to replace conventional cement-based building materials. Dr Jindal discussed the concerns about the release of greenhouse gases that pose a threat to the environment during cement manufacturing. The lecture was well received by faculty and research scholars from various Indian universities and colleges. Research scholars and faculty members were made aware of the significance and scope of research in the field of geopolymer concrete. The organizer thanked Dr Jindal for sharing his knowledge.