Pune: The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, successfully hosted the International SPARC Workshop on CAIMS Poro 2025 from June 16 to 20, establishing a key platform for interdisciplinary collaboration in the domain of Computational and AI-driven Multiphysics Simulations in Porous Media.
Funded under the SPARC initiative (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration) of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and coordinated by IIT Kharagpur, the workshop drew participation from over 100 researchers and academicians from India and abroad.
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The event was spearheaded by Prof SVSSNVG Krishna Murthy (DIAT SPARC Coordinator), Prof B V Rathish Kumar (IIT Kanpur), and included renowned international experts like Prof Kambiz Vafai (University of California, Riverside) and Dr Khalil M Khanafer (University of Michigan Flint).
Advancing Research in Porous Media with AI and Multiphysics Modelling
The CAIMS Poro 2025 workshop focused on cutting-edge advancements in multiphysics simulations, especially within porous media – an area critical to sectors like materials science, environmental engineering, and geotechnical research.
CAIMS Poro 2025 Workshop: Key Topics
- Digital twins and simulation modelling
- Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in physical simulations
- Multiphysics frameworks for porous media dynamics
Participants gained practical insights through 23 expert lectures, hands-on sessions, and live discussions with global researchers, fostering a dynamic environment of knowledge exchange and collaborative ideation.
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“The CAIMS Poro 2025 workshop exemplifies DIAT’s commitment to academic excellence and global research engagement,” said Dr B H V S Narayana Murthy, Vice Chancellor of DIAT, during the valedictory ceremony. “It has strengthened cross-border academic partnerships and created a foundation for ongoing scientific advancement.”
SPARC-Funded Event Celebrates Global Collaboration and Innovation
This high-impact workshop concluded with distribution of participation certificates and a vote of thanks acknowledging the contributions of all speakers, volunteers, and the organizing team.
The event further strengthened India’s research capabilities in simulation-driven science and aligned with national objectives in AI and advanced computational engineering.
