German professors of Mathematics Martin Frank and Jorg Kuhnert spoke about mathematical applications in Radiotherapy and Fluid Flow at Alpha College of Engineering, Thirumazhisai, Chennai, which organised an Indo-German workshop on ‘Applied Mathematics in Engineering & Industry’.

The programme received wide participation from people including representatives from the ICF, Southern Railway and the Defence.

Martin Frank from MathCCES, RWTH Aachen University gave a presentation on

‘Second Order Staggered Grid Method for Radiative Transfer Application in Radio Therapy’.

Formerly from Stanford University and currently Head-Research and Development, Alpha College of Engineering, Rakesh Nigam spoke on ‘Spectral Face Clustering’.

Jorg Kuhnert, explained the movement of fluid dynamics using Mesh Free Numerical methods based on Lagrange’s Equations.

Presiding over the programme, chairperson of the Alpha Group of Institutions Dr Grace George outlined the work undertaken by the Research and Development Cell and Innovation Center of the institution.

Director of the College Dr M S Mathews spearheads these initiatives.

Dr Nigamhas been guiding many students on research publications at the Alpha Group.

Dr Mathews addressed the gathering in German and spoke of the historical tradition of the Indo-German partnership.

Principals of the Alpha Group of Institutions, faculty members of mathematics from colleges and postgraduate students attended the programme.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Education> Student / by Express News Service – Chennai / November 01st, 2013