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More research needed in ultrasonics
COMMON MAN considers ultrasound to be associated with the science of medicine but it actually is an integral part of Physics, said Prof CL Khetrapal, director of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Centre of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow and former Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University. Prof Khetrapal was speaking at the inaugural function of the three-day 15th National Symposium on Ultrasonics here on Wednesday.
Prof Khetrapal inaugurates 3-day national symposium
COMMON MAN considers ultrasound to be associated with the science of medicine but it actually is an integral part of Physics, said Prof CL Khetrapal, director of Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Centre of Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow and former Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University.
Prof Khetrapal was speaking at the inaugural function of the three-day 15th National Symposium on Ultrasonics here on Wednesday.
The symposium has been jointly organised by AU's Physics Department and Ultrasonics Society of India at Vigyan Parishad auditorium.
He said that the country has advanced in the field of ultrasonics and yet a lot was needed to be done to keep abreast with the developments taking place in the world.
Prof Khetrapal said that magnetic resonance can be considered to be the younger and smarter brother of ultrasonic and NMR spectroscopy has several important medical applications.
He expressed satisfaction over the initiatives taken by AU and said that interaction with national and international scientists will benefit the students and teachers of the varsity.
In his presidential address AU Vice-Chancellor Prof Rajen Harshe said that the collective efforts of scientists from different fields will bring the paradigmatic change.
He said that scientists having intuition and creativity can work out practical applications in the development of science.
Prof Harshe said that industrial research in our country was not focused as in other parts of the world.
He said that it was a matter of pride for the varsity to have a galaxy of scientists and such events will speed up the transitional phase of the varsity.
Former Director National Physical Laboratory New Delhi Dr Krishna Lal recounted the distinguished work of the scientists from AU in the field of ultrasonics and expressed satisfaction over the present status. He said that the symposium will encourage advanced activities in the field of ultrasonics.
Vice-Chancellor of Lucknow University Prof RP Singh, in his keynote address, gave a presentation on the application of ultrasonics in polymers.
Other guests including Prof SK Kor, Prof BK Agarwal, Prof Christ Gloureix of Katholieke Universiteit, Belgium also expressed their views on the occasion.
Earlier the inaugural session started with Saraswati Vandana and 'Kulgeet' presented by the students followed by lighting of lamp by the guests.
Dean Science Prof Hari Prakash welcomed the guests while convenor of the symposium Dr RR Yadav presented the introduction of the guests.
Prof Harshe felicitated the guests by presenting a memento. Prof Indira Mehrotra conducted the proceedings of the inaugural session while Prof Pradeep Kumar proposed the vote of thanks.
