Wednesday 18th December 2024

PhD student wins best presentation award at IRCO RubberCon 2024

A PhD student from WMG at the University of Warwick, has been honoured at the International Rubber Conference Organisation (IRCO) RubberCon 2024.

The IRCO RubberCon, an annual event organised by a careful selection of rubber societies, gathers industry leaders and experts for insightful discussions. This year’s conference, held in Kerala, India, focused on the theme, “Sustainable Development in the Rubber Industry: Challenges and Opportunities.”

Ajitha Achuthanunni, who is based in WMG’s International Institute of Nanocomposite Manufacturing (IINM), received the Best Presentation Award for her groundbreaking research on composites of 2D materials and rubber blends.

 

Reflecting on her achievement, Ajitha expressed her gratitude and determination: “I feel truly appreciated and valued to receive this award which will help me remain focused and dedicated to my work and achieve more milestones in my career. I express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, my parents and all colleagues and friends who continue to support me.”

Ajitha’s research was conducted in collaboration with WMG’s industry partner, Versarien Graphene Ltd, a leading innovator in graphene and related materials with over 130 patents in areas ranging from manufacturing to diverse industrial applications.

Professor Tony McNally, Director of IINM and supervisor of the project, celebrated Ajitha’s success: “I’m absolutely delighted for Ajitha, this is fantastic recognition of all the hard work she has done since starting her PhD. Her dedication and determination to succeed combined with her positivity are an example to us all”.

Ajitha’s award recognition highlights the global impact of research in sustainable materials, tackling critical challenges in the rubber industry, that takes place at the IINM.

You can read more about WMG’s research with Versarien here: WMG research helps develop new generation of graphene composites - WMG News - Latest news from WMG

Find out more about Nanocomposite research here: Nanocomposites - WMG - University of Warwick