The Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST) at the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC), in association with the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), Kozhikode Regional Centre, successfully organized a three-day workshop titled “Workforce Development for Industrial Decarbonisation Technologies” from March 25–27, 2026, at the Chemical Engineering Department Seminar Hall, NIT Calicut.

The workshop was designed to equip students, researchers, and industry professionals with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to address the growing challenges of industrial decarbonization. With India targeting a 45% reduction in GDP emissions intensity by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2070, the program focused on building capacity in emerging low-carbon technologies critical to the transition.

The sessions covered a wide spectrum of advanced topics, including carbon capture using absorption and adsorption, carbon mineralization pathways, green hydrogen production and storage, and biomass conversion via pyrolysis. Additional emphasis was placed on innovative approaches such as the use of gas hydrates for carbon storage as well as enhanced oil recovery and geological CO₂ sequestration techniques.

The workshop attracted a diverse group of participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering and science, research scholars, faculty members, and industry professionals. The program provided a platform for interdisciplinary learning and interaction, fostering a deeper understanding of both theoretical principles and real-world implementation challenges in decarbonization technologies.

The expert panel featured eminent speakers from academia and industry, including Prof. Jitendra Sangwai (Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras), Dr. Ullas Krishnan N. (Senior Manager, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd.), and Mr. Adil Moideen (Deputy Manager – ESG and Operational Excellence, Peekay Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd.). Their sessions provided valuable insights into industrial applications, operational challenges, and emerging opportunities in the decarbonization landscape.

Members of CST and Faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT Calicut, Dr. Panneerselvam Ranganathan, Dr. M. Yogesh Kumar,  Dr. Subhasis Mandal and Dr. G. Praveen Kumar, also contributed significantly by delivering technical sessions on key aspects of carbon capture utilization and storage, hydrogen technologies, and biomass-based energy systems, thereby strengthening the academic foundation of the program.

The event reaffirmed NIT Calicut’s commitment to advancing sustainable engineering solutions and developing a future-ready workforce capable of leading India’s transition toward a low-carbon and sustainable industrial ecosystem.