A delegation from the National Institute of Technology of Karnataka (India), represented by Professors R.M. Ramesh and Sharnappa Joladarashi of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, visited the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The delegation came within the framework of the international joint project between India and Belarus “Combined HVOF-PVD coating technology alternative to hard chrome”. The Institute was represented at the meetings by I.P. Smyaglikov, Deputy Director for Scientific Work, N.M. Chekan, Head of the Thin Films and Coatings Department, and the staff of the Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Ion-Plasma Processes.

Within the framework of the visit on 25.11.2024 a seminar on the theme: “Potential opportunities for cooperation between the National Institute of Technology of Karnataka and PTI NAS of Belarus in the field of development of new materials” was held. At the seminar, Professor Ramesh R.M. presented a report on the activities of the National Institute of Technology of Karnataka, available research equipment, possible areas of joint cooperation with PTI NAS of Belarus. After the event all the participants had an opportunity to ask questions. During the dialogues an agreement was reached to continue the work within the framework of the joint project and the possibilities of expanding the areas of cooperation were considered.