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9th Heritage Network General Assembly Meeting - 2026

The Heritage Network aims to strengthen Higher Education Cooperation (research and training) between Europe and India in the field of Engineering Sciences. It has successfully completed its Journey of nine years. The General Assembly is the decision-making body of the Heritage Network. It deals mainly with membership questions, statutes and the election of the presidency and follow-up committee. 9th Heritage Network General Assembly Meeting - 2026 held at Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India during 1–4 March, 2026. Registered Europe Representatives for this General Assembly are from France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Registered Representatives from India are IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Indore, IIT ISM Dhanbad, IIT Kanpur, IIT Palakkad, IIT Ropar, IIT Tirupati, NIT Calicut, NIT Surat Gujarat and NIT Warangal. S. Srinivasa Rao, Dean (International Relations & Alumni Affairs) and Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Institute of Technology Warangal, represented the institute at the 9th General Assembly Meeting held recently.
The meeting brought together representatives from various academic and research institutions to deliberate on matters related to institutional collaboration, academic partnerships, and the strengthening of international and national academic networks. During the assembly, Prof. S. Srinivasa Rao participated in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas such as research collaboration, student and faculty exchange, and the development of innovative educational initiatives. His participation reflects NIT Warangal’s continued commitment to expanding its global engagement and fostering meaningful partnerships with leading institutions and organizations. The institute remains dedicated to promoting academic excellence and strengthening its presence in the international higher education community.

Winter Workshop on “AI Robotics for Sustainable Environment and Rare Earth Innovations

A Two-day Winter Workshop on “AI Robotics for Sustainable Environment and Rare Earth Innovations” was held from 2–3 March 2026 alongside the 9th Heritage Network General Assembly Meeting 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India. The workshop brought together Ph.D. scholars from partner institutions to explore interdisciplinary research opportunities in artificial intelligence, robotics, environmental sustainability, and rare earth materials.
The program aimed to foster academic collaboration and encourage emerging researchers to contribute to innovative technologies that support sustainable development. Participants engaged with faculty experts through lectures, student presentations, and interactive discussions, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange.
Key topics covered during the workshop included AI-driven environmental monitoring, autonomous drones for sustainable resource management, machine learning models for climate-resilient robotics, energy-efficient robotic design, and rare earth element recovery and recycling for green technologies. Discussions also highlighted advancements in material science involving rare earth applications.
By combining expert talks with student research showcases, the workshop encouraged interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration among young researchers. At the end of the program, participating scholars were felicitated for recognizing their active involvement in the workshop. From National Institute of Technology Warangal, Mr. Uppala Lavakumar, Research Scholar from the Department of Civil Engineering, participated in the workshop and actively engaged in the discussions and collaborative sessions

1. DAAD iHED Workshop-2025

Held from 10th – 12th April, 2025 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

2. HERITAGE Network - Spring Workshop

Held from 12th to 16th May, 2025 at TU Dresden, Germany

Ms. Maike Heitkamp-Mai, SEC Member, Heritage Network, TU Dresden (TUD), Germany and Prof. S. Srinivasa Rao, Dean, IR&AA, NITW