The Department of Aerospace Engineering organised a guest lecture titled ”Buoyancy Engineering for Sustainable Aviation” delivered by Prof. Rajkumar S. Pant, Professor at IIT Bombay, on 25 August 2025.
The event began with an informal interview with Prof. Pant, in which he spoke about his academic journey and ongoing research. This was followed by a one-and-a-half-hour lecture on Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) systems, where he outlined the current state of the technology and encouraged students to take up projects on building aerostats and airships at the institute. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, during which students raised thoughtful questions about the future scope of LTA systems and the technical challenges in implementing such technologies.