18/10/2026
BRIDGE-2026 | Bridging Research, Academia & Industry
The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), and the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF), Eastern Region, jointly organised BRIDGE-2026 โ Building ResearchโIndustryโAcademia Dialogue for Growth & Excellence on 10โ11 October 2026 at CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur.
Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar, Director, AcSIR, attended the programme as Chief Guest and highlighted the significance of AcSIRโs Industry-Integrated PhD (iPhD) programme, emphasising that early industry involvement in formulating doctoral research can drive impactful, industry-relevant research, foster innovation, and contribute to national and societal growth in line with and . Dr. N.C. Murmu, Director, CSIR-CMERI, served as Chief Patron and emphasised translational engineering and homegrown innovation.
The programme brought together 200+ participants from 24 organisations and featured 12 keynote talks by industry experts and five panel discussions involving academicians, industry experts, and scientists. The discussions covered key themes, including:
๐ธ Bridging R&D, Industry, and Academia: Charting the Future of Manufacturing through Casting, Coating, and Additive Technologies
๐ธ Emerging Engineering Technologies for Industrial Competitiveness
๐ธ Sustainable Urban Sanitation: Integrating Engineering, Digital Technologies and Industry for Scalable Solutions
๐ธ Waste to Sustainability: Innovations in Waste Management, Clean Energy and Climate Action
๐ธ Environmental Sustainability in the Era of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities in Waste, Water and Energy Management
Further, 30 selected posters prepared by AcSIR students were presented and evaluated by a jury. The Director, AcSIR, also interacted with faculty members and students during the programme.
BRIDGE-2026 highlighted the importance of strengthening industryโacademia partnerships to advance applied research, nurture research talent, and develop innovative solutions to industrial and societal challenges.
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Manoj Dhar