On 23rd October 2024, Dr. Madhusudan Pal, Director CoE, FDDI delivered lecture on ‘Human Factors Issues and Footwear Design/Development’ at Galgotias University, Greater Noida. His presentation captivated the audience by highlighting the potential of ergonomic principles to transform footwear and functional clothing design.
He emphasized the importance of integrating human-centered design to create products that not only meet aesthetic expectations but also improve the wearer’s comfort, functionality, health, and overall well-being.
In addition to his lecture, Dr. Pal visited department of Health Science, Department of Mech. Engineering and try to understand future scope of collaboration, also participated in insightful discussions with faculty/students, and sharing his ideas for making long-term partnership that will promote knowledge exchange, skill development, and joint research initiatives between Galgotias University and the CoE at FDDI.
Dr. Madhusudan Pal, Director CoE, FDDI, during his visit to Woxsen University, Hyderabad from 17th-19th October 2024, delivered lecture on 'Ergonomics, Innovative Product Design, IPR Protection and Commercialization of New Product/Technology'.
He emphasized the importance of designing products that prioritize human comfort and efficiency, underlining how ergonomics plays a crucial role in user experience and productivity. Dr. Pal also discussed the critical aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection to safeguard innovations, explaining various strategies for patenting and copyrighting. Additionally, he shed light on the pathway to commercializing new technologies, providing practical steps for transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products, thereby bridging the gap between Research Institute/ Academia and industry.
During his visit, Dr. Pal interacted with faculty, students of Woxsen University and shared his valuable insights/experience, and visited different Laboratories of School of Design. Discussions were held for promoting knowledge exchange, skill development, and joint research initiatives between Woxsen University and CoE FDDI in the area of footwear design and development.
