The Office of the Dean-Research organised a two-day meet on X-ray Diffraction Technique. The hands-on workshop was led by Prof. L N Patro, Mr Arun Kumar Bandarapu and Mr K Sumit through various sessions in coordination with Mr Ch Srinivas, in the presence of Dr Ranjith Thapa and Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay, among others. The event saw the participation of over 80 attendees, including 40 participants from various universities and colleges across the region.
The objective of the event was to provide a comprehensive platform for academic and research participants to explore the fundamentals and applications of X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and to combine theoretical grounding with hands-on experience, thereby strengthening technical capabilities in material characterisation and promoting collaborative learning across institutions.
The workshop was divided into several sessions, namely the theoretical, interactive and practical sessions alongside a session on sample analysis, offering the participants an in-depth understanding and hands-on learning experience. Participants were also offered a comprehensive session on accessing I-STEM and the process of booking XRD facilities via the I-STEM (Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map) portal. Attendees were walked through each step, including user registration, instrument search, booking protocols, and submission best practices. The session aimed to enhance awareness and access to high-end scientific infrastructure for researchers across institutions.
The two-day workshop helped participants acquire practical competency in handling XRD equipment and interpreting results while fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and broad understanding of characterisation tools. The XRD Users Meet served as a dynamic platform enabling participants to build foundation knowledge and hands-on competence in X-ray Diffraction Techniques.
