Event Title: USHA Training Program
Date : 21.08.2025
Time : 9:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Venue: Fluid Mechanics lab
Event Convenor: Mr. D.Senthilvelan
Event Coordinator: Dr. R.V.K.Vigneshwar
No. of Participants: 50
Event Report
Event Overview
Event Title: USHA Training Program – Industry Connect Seminar
Organizer: SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Ramapuram
Department: Faculty of Engineering and Technology – Department of Civil Engineering
Partner Organization: UltraTech Cement (India’s No.1 Cement)
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Venue: COE Lab, SRM Institute
Duration: 7 hours (full-day seminar)
Target Audience
- Civil Contractors
- Civil Engineering Practitioners
- Industry professionals in construction and building materials
Resource Persons & Expertise
ER. K. SURESH
- Position: Applicator Development Manager
- Expertise: Application development and technical solutions in cement technology
Mr. BABU GANESH
- Position: Area Manager – Technical Customer Solutions
- Department: Building Products Divisions
- Expertise: Technical customer solutions and building products management
Event Objectives
Based on the industry connect format, the seminar aims to:
- Bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry practices
- Provide hands-on training on USHA (likely referring to UltraTech’s specialized products/applications)
- Enhance technical skills of civil contractors and practitioners
- Foster industry-academia collaboration
- Share latest innovations in cement technology and applications
The event aligns with multiple UN SDGs:
- Quality Education (SDG 4)
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced technical competency in cement applications
- Networking opportunities between academia and industry
- Knowledge transfer on latest building material technologies
- Skill development for civil engineering professionals
- Strengthened industry partnerships
Event Significance
This seminar represents a strategic collaboration between one of India’s leading cement manufacturers (UltraTech) and a premier educational institution (SRM), focusing on practical skill development and industry-relevant training for civil engineering professionals.
