ICI Student Chapter - Inauguration

Our department has been a lifetime member of Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) since 2014. Yesterday, on 12 April, we officially inaugurated the ICI Student Chapter with 38 student members. 

The chapter was inaugurated by Dr  Anil Joseph, Chairman of ICI Kochi Centre and Managing Director of Geostructurals Private Ltd. In his inaugural address, he encouraged the students to work in the core stream of Civil Engineering and to be a part in modernizing the construction practices. An engineer with vast experience in handling large projects across the world, Dr Anil was very eloquent about the opportunities for young engineers in building the country. He shared his dream of making India a dream destination for people to visit iconic structures.

The meeting was also attended by Dr Elson John, Vice Chairman, ICI Kochi Centre and Head of Department, MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam. He also encouraged the students to utilize every opportunity they get to be exposed to the trends of the industry.

The meeting was attended Mr. Shimith P R, Chairman, Governing body FISAT, Dr Manoj George, Principal and Dr. Mini P R, Dean Academics. Dr. Jiji Antony, HoD welcomed the the gathering and emphasized the importance of being a part of professional bodies. Certificates were also handed over to the student members during the event. 

Dr. Kavitha P E and Ms. Rinu J Achison are the Faculty coordinators of the student chapter at FISAT and Mr. Abhishek Rajesh Nair and Ms. Catherine Joby are the students coordinators.

The inaugural session was followed by two keynote lectures. Dr. Anil Joseph discussed on the latest construction practices across the world and sustainability. He also spoke on incorporating virtual reality in Civil Engineering and on the upcoming area of BIM.  Dr. Elson John gave a brief insight on the present and future of Concrete and the Special types of concrete.

The sessions were well received by the students of BTech and MTech and the department looks forward to organizing more such events in collaboration with ICI Kochi chapter with the aim to bridge the industry Institute gap and improving the employability of students.

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Rinu J Achison, AP, CE