The Panjab University-IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations Foundation (PI-RAHI), in collaboration with CIL/SAIF, hosted an engaging and enlightening lecture by Prof. Lars Montelius, Professor Emeritus at Lund University, Sweden, and former Director-General of the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal.
Titled “Science in Our Time – For People, Planet, and Prosperity”, the lecture explored the transformative potential of mega-trends such as IoT, AI, Big Data, and social media in addressing global challenges. Prof. Montelius emphasised the need for:
A robust green transition for a sustainable future
Stronger supply chains for critical products
Interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle political and social instability
Prof. Montelius inspired the audience with his vision of leveraging science and technology to create a prosperous and sustainable society.
The event drew enthusiastic participation from faculty, research scholars, and students across Panjab University and other institutes in the tricity region.
