KIIT Faculty Elected as Associate Fellow of the International Research Association for Drying Science and Technology (IRADSTM), Macao
It is a matter of great honour and distinction that Dr. Aparupa Pani, Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Research), School of Civil Engineering, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, has been elected as an Associate Fellow of the International Research Association for Drying Science and Technology (IRADSTM), Macao. She received the Certificate of Election at the 3rd Annual Meeting of IRADSTM, held in Wuhu, China.
Officially registered in Macau in June 2024, IRADSTM brings together more than 250 experts from over 30 countries, fostering international collaboration and advancing research and innovation in drying science and technology. Dr. Pani was previously appointed as a Founding Member of the association in 2024, reflecting her early association with this international research fraternity.
The election process was completed in August 2026 through a collective evaluation by 24 globally renowned experts in drying science and technology, comprising the Founding Fellows of IRADSTM representing 15 countries. This international recognition marks a significant milestone in Dr. Pani’s academic and research journey and acknowledges her contributions to interdisciplinary research and academic engagement.
Dr. Pani expresses her sincere gratitude to Prof. Arun S. Mujumdar, Honorary President of IRADSTM, her respected mentor and a globally acclaimed pioneer in drying science and technology, for his invaluable guidance, encouragement, and continued support.
This prestigious international fellowship is a proud milestone in Dr. Aparupa Pani’s academic journey and reflects the spirit of research excellence, global collaboration, and knowledge exchange fostered at KIIT DU.