(15.01.1910 - 30.11.1970)
Professor J.B. Lal [Brief Biodata] was the founding head (1966 - 69) of Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (formerly known as University of Roorkee), Roorkee.
In the honour of Professor Lal, a lecture series entitled "Professor J.B. Lal memorial lecture series" is started in academic session 2018-19 with the kind support through endowment fund provided by the Dean (Resource and Alumni Affairs), IIT Roorkee. The frequency of lectures in this series may be one to two lectures per year.
Professor J.B. Lal memorial lectures shall be delivered by eminent chemical engineering academicians/researchers/professionals.
The following lectures have been organized under this memorial lecture series:
| Date | Distinguished Speaker | Title of Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 02 2021 |
Dr. Edward L. Cussler Jr. , Emeritus Professor, Chemical Engineering & Material Science, University of Minnesota (USA) Former President of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Recipient of Separation Science Award from American Chemical Society (ACS) and Merryfield Design Award from Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of the Science; Member, National Academy of Engineering |
The Future of Chemical Engineering Teaching [Flyer || Poster] |
| Nov 09 2020 |
Dr. M M. Sharma , Emeritus Professor of Eminence, ICT Mumbai Fellow of Royal Society, London, Indian Academy of Sciences and Indian National Science Academy; Winner of prestigious S.S. Bhatnagar Prize (1973) in Engineering Sciences and Vishwakarma Medal (1985), and Leverhulme Medal (1996); Awardee of Padma Bhushan (1987) and Padam Vibhushan (2001) (3rd and 2nd Highest Civilian Honours) by President of India |
The Exciting World of Chemical Engineering and the Life of a Teacher in a University [Flyer || Poster] |
| Oct 11 2019 |
Dr. Ganapati D. Yadav , Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai R.T. Mody Distinguished Professor, Tata Chemicals Darbari Seth Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Innovation, J.C. Bose National Fellow, Padma Shri by President of India (Fourth Highest Civilian Honour) |
Selectivity Engineering in Valorisation of Biomass, CO2 and water into Chemicals, Materials and Energy [Abstract || Flyer || Poster] |
| Sep 03 2018 |
Dr. Devang V. Khakhar , Director, IIT Bombay Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay |
Flow and mixing of granular materials [Abstract || Flyer || Poster] |
