IEI Young Engineers Award 2023-24′ in Environmental Engineering

 by Prashant Kapadia/NHN

Roorkee, October 27, 2023 – The prestigious ‘IEI Young Engineers Award 2023-24’ in the Environmental Engineering discipline was presented to Professor Ankit Agarwal, Department of Hydrology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee during the inaugural session of the 37th National Convention of Environmental Engineers. The convention is being held at Himachal Pradesh’s picturesque capital, Shimla, on October 26, 2023.

The award, which includes a distinguished Plaque and Certificate, was conferred upon Prof. Ankit Agarwal in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of Environmental Engineering. This accolade highlights his innovative research, remarkable dedication, and leadership in addressing critical environmental challenges.

The ‘IEI Young Engineers Award’ is a significant recognition presented by the Institution of Engineers (India) to young and exceptional engineers who have made noteworthy contributions in their respective domains. The award acknowledges outstanding professionals who have the potential to shape the future of engineering.

Congratulating him Prof. KK Pant, Director IIT Roorkee said, the institute takes immense pride in Prof. Ankit Agarwal’s achievements and his dedication to advancing the field of Environmental Engineering. His research and contributions have not only enhanced the academic community’s understanding but also made a substantial impact on environmental conservation and sustainable practices.

He further added: Prof. Ankit Agarwal’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and addressing pressing environmental issues exemplifies the core values of IIT Roorkee, and his accomplishments continue to inspire the academic and engineering community.

About IIT Roorkee (https://www.iitr.ac.in/) : IIT Roorkee is an institute of national importance imparting higher education in engineering, sciences, management, architecture and planning, and humanities and social sciences. Since its establishment in 1847, the Institute has played a vital role in providing technical human resources and know-how to the country.