Awards & Achievements

Best Poster award in ACCMS, SRM, TN : Dr Priyanka Nayar, Junior Scientist of JNARDDC won the KAWAZOE prize for best poster award in the ACCMS symposium organised by SRM institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur- 603203, Tamil Nadu in March 2021.

InSc Young Achiever Award-2020 : Dr. Paparao Mondi, Scientist of JNARDDC was awarded the InSc Young Achiever Award-2020.

“Top Ranked Reviewer” : Dr. Anas N.S., Junior Scientist was adjudged “Top Ranked Reviewer” of Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals published by Springer, for peer-reviewing a technical manuscript.

“Researcher Award” by the Institute of Scholars: Dr. Anas N.S., Junior Scientist was awarded with “Researcher Award” by the Institute of Scholars for the quality of research published in various journals viz., Metals and Materials International, Materials Science and Engineering: A, Journal of Materials Engineering etc., in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

Metal Asia Excellence Award 2019 : Metal Asia is a global journal profusely relevantto non-ferrous metal industries – aluminium, zinc, copper, nickel etc. Dr Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC was felicitated with Metal Asia Excellence award during the 23rd International Conference on Non-Ferrous Minerals and Metals 2019 (ICNFMM-2019) for his invaluable contribution in the field of aluminium.

Best paper award in IBAAS-2019, China : Mr R N Chouhan, Principal Scientist from JNARDDC bagged the best paper award in the downstream category during 8thIBAAS International Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–GAMI) held on 4-6 September, 2019 at Guiyang, China for his paper titled “Quality of AA6063 Alloy Billets”.

Scientific Excellence Award 2018 : During the 22nd International Conference on Non-Ferrous Mineral & Metals 2018 organized by Corporate Monitor during 6-7 July 2018 Director, JNARDDC was awarded with the Scientific Excellence Award 2018 at the hands of Secretary, Ministry of Mines for the dedicated research work on energy efficient techniques related to production and development of Super Thermal Aluminium Alloy (STAL) and high strength aluminium alloys by JNARDD

Strategy Paper on Resource Efficiency (RE) for NITI Aayog by JNARDDC : NITI AAYOG has entrusted JNARDDC with preparation of strategy paper on “Strategy on Resource Efficiency in Aluminium Industry” highlighting the key elements. In accordance with commitment of the Government of India to SDG vision 2030, NITI Aayog along with EU delegation to India released a strategy on resource efficiency. The strategy has provided detailed recommendations to improve RE at each stage of the production process and along the entire life cycle of a product. In accordance with this strategy action plan, it was inter alia decided to formulate a strategy on RE in aluminium sector. The document prepared by JNARDDC and issued by NITI Aayog will open a new chapter in economywide mainstreaming of resource efficiency and circular economy in India

Best Poster Presentation in 2nd International Conference on Nano-science & Engineering Applications (ICONSEA-2018) at JNTU, Hyderabad (4-6 October, 2018): “Comparative study of phase transformation of Al2O3 nanoparticles prepared by chemical precipitation and sol-gel auto combustion methods was awarded to Dr Priyanka Nayar, Junior Scientist.

2nd prize for the best poster / presentation in IBAAS-2018 : for ‘Effect of Seed Properties on Liquor Productivity & Product Quality in Precipitation Process for Development of Special Products’ in the 7th International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Conference and Exhibition ‘IBAAS- 2018’ held at Mumbai, India, 5-7 September, 2018 was awarded to Dr Suchita B Rai, Principal Scientist.

Best paper in 2nd Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference (BR2018), Athens : The paper on “Innovative process for extraction of iron values from east coast bauxite residue with gainful application of non-iron material” presented by Dr Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC during 2nd Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference (BR2018)” held in Athens, Greece from May 7 -10, 2018 found place in best adjudged papers of the conference as well as for publication in prestigious Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy.

Best papers awards to Dr Priyanka Nayar in INCAL-2019: Two best paper awards were awarded to JNARDDC for paper entitled “Preparation of 3N Pure Alpha Nano-Alumina at Low Temperature” and “Design of Porthole Dies and Weld Strength Criteria in Aluminium Extrusion” at “7th International Conference & Exhibition on Aluminium (INCAL-2019)” held on 31st Jan- 3rd Feb, 2019 at Bhubaneswar.

Best papers awards to Mr V Ammu in INCAL-2019: Two best paper awards were awarded to JNARDDC for paper entitled “Preparation of 3N Pure Alpha Nano-Alumina at Low Temperature” and “Design of Porthole Dies and Weld Strength Criteria in Aluminium Extrusion” at “7th International Conference & Exhibition on Aluminium (INCAL-2019)” held on 31st Jan- 3rd Feb, 2019 at Bhubaneswar.

NABL Accreditation JNARDDC has been granted the accreditation (9T-4561) by National Accreditation Board of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL, New Delhi) in Jan 2019 vide certificate no.TC-8254. This will lead to further expansion of the testing and consultancy services.

Prize for JNARDDC in International Seminar at NEERI : JNARDDC presented a poster entitled “Value Addition & Utilization of Wastes-Aluminium Industry” at an international conference on “Integrated Solid Waste Management Practises in Developing Countries” held on 11-12 April, 2017 at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur and bagged third prize for best poster presentation.

Best Paper Award for JNARDDC in a National conference : JNARDDC presented a paper entitled ”Preparation of Fe/Ti/Al Nanoparticles and Mixed Nanocomposites from Aluminium Industrial Wastes” at a “National conference on Mechanical Engineering and Emerging Technologies” held on 23-24 Feb, 2018 at Christ University, Bangalore. The presented paper of Dr. Priyanka Nayar, Jr Scientist has also been published in STM journal.

Scientific Institutional Excellence Award for the 2016 : During the 20thNational Conference on Non Ferrous Mineral & Metal at Jamshedpur on July 8-9, 2016 organized by Corporate Monitor, JNARDDC was awarded “Scientific Institutional Excellence Award” for the 2016 in recognition of its outstanding contribution in research at national & International level.

International Bauxite Alumina & Aluminium Society” (IBAAS) : • JNARDDC was awarded a CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION by the “International Bauxite Alumina & Aluminium Society” (IBAAS) in 2014 for its significant contribution in the area of environment and waste management for the projects entrusted by Task force of Asia pacific AP-7 partnership program on clean development and climate.

Commercialization of R&D process : National Aluminium Co. Ltd, Odisha commercialized the R&D process developed by JNARDDC for “Development of heat treatment process for destruction of toxic cyanide and recovery of valuables from Spent Pot Lining Material (SPL)” with M/s Green Energy Resources, Odisha and M/s. OMMCEE Pvt. Ltd.

Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (AP-7) : JNARDDC, being the nodal agency from India has successfully completed the project for management of bauxite residue (red mud) in the seven nations Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (AP-7) with the support of NALCO. It involves the countries of USA, Australia, China, Japan, India, Canada and Korea. The main aim of AP-7 countries is to reduce energy, protect environment and waste utilization. The project is expected to address the global needs of the Aluminium Industry for useful application of red mud waste material into cost effective products. The Centre received a certificate of appreciation for its outstanding contribution in the above AP-7 program.

JNARDDC nominated as sector expert by BEE : Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of power has nominated JNARDDC as Sector expert for aluminium sector under PAT scheme in the National mission for enhanced energy efficiency (NMEEE) under Climate change project launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

India Innovation Initiative-i3 National Fair 2011 : The project on Pilot scale development of process technology for manufacturing of constructional blocks / bricks and artificial ceramic stone chips utilizing red mud undertaken by Scientists / Research personnel of JNARDDC, NALCO & MRCPL was nominated as one of the best innovative project for “India Innovation Initiative-i3 National Fair 2011” by Department of Science & Technology (DST), and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) after clearing the regional level at IIT, Kharagpur.

Awarded to the Research Paper : Quantitative Analysis of primary Aluminium by Densitometric Thin-Layer Chromatography.