FDDI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), in collaboration with Galgotias University, Greater Noida, and the University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia, successfully hosted the international conference 2025 on ‘Innovations in Biomechanics and Footwear Development’ on 21st & 22nd February 2025 at Galgotias University.
During the conference, Mr. Vivek Sharma, IRS, Managing Director (MD), FDDI was the ‘Chief Guest’ whereas Prof. Dr. Subir Kumar Saha, IIT Delhi was the ‘Guest of Honor’. Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Research Advisor to the Chancellor, Galgotias University, Dr. Madhusudan Pal, Scientist ‘G’ & Director, CoEs, FDDI, Dr. Avadhesh Kumar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Galgotias University, Dr. Shagun Aggarwal, Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Physiotherapist, AIIMS, New Delhi were other dignitaries who attended the conference. Prof. (Dr.) David Whitford, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya, Malaysia attend it through online mode.
The theme of the conference was ‘Shaping the Future of Movement’, which provided a dynamic platform for distinguished researchers, industry leaders, and academicians to discuss advancements in robotics, biomechanics, footwear technology, and health sciences.
On 21st February 2025, the morning session set the stage for insightful discussions on robotics, biomechanics, footwear design, and intellectual property rights whereas the afternoon session featured scientific presentations by Ph.D. scholars and faculty members under the thematic areas of footwear biomechanics, sports science, and disease prevention.
Under challenges & innovations in footwear technology, the second day focused on emerging AI-driven footwear design and industrial applications.
In concurrence, presentations were made by Dr. Sunil Kumar Hota from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Shoes for Combat Operations; by Dr. Madhusudan Pal on Challenges in Footwear Design Innovation and Manufacturing; by Dr. Gaurav Jagannath, Medical Advisory Board, Clinical AI Healthcare Technologies on AI Applications in Digital Physiotherapy and by Mr. Tushank Jain, Allure Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. on Localizing Innovations in India's Footwear Industry.
Dr. Abhirup Chatterjee, CoE - Hyderabad, Dr. M Vimudha, CoE - Chennai and Dr. Ankur Shukla, CoE - Rohtak contributed wholeheartedly by chairing the scientific sessions held both online and offline, enlightening the participants with their words of encouragement.
The conference filled with stimulating discussions, valuable learning experiences paved way for fruitful collaborations to create footwear solutions that are not only innovative but also accessible, sustainable, and beneficial to all.
