Expert Lecture on “Technology Management Issues of Indian Aeronautics Sector”

Air Cmde Sharma is a serving officer of the Indian Air Force, currently working in the Integrated Defence Staff of the Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. He is a post graduate in Aerospace Engineering from I.I.Sc., Bangalore, and MS in Defence/Strategic Studies. He has held several important assignments including R&D project of Indigenous AWACS, as instructor at IAF Test Pilots School, and as a member of the evaluation team of Indian Aeronautics Infrastructure to achieve self-reliance. He is also pursuing his Ph.D. in design and development of virtual flight test-bed.

The lecture covered the analysis of growth of aeronautical sector and problems related to non-availability of technologies and special materials. Current engagements of various aeronautical organizations, both in Govt. and private sector, on the manufacture, overhaul, maintenance and development of new aeronautical systems were also discussed.  This provided an opportunity to all the aeronautical faculty and students to get acquainted with the aeronautical developments and the problem areas that are causing delays in timely completion of the on-going important projects. Some of the recommendations made by the high-level committees in this regard were also briefly touched upon.

(Dr. RS Tarnacha)

Head – Aeronautoical Engineering Department