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Dr. K. Gerke in conversation with faculty members of IIT Madras at dinner

Institute Events , Administrators , Faculty

In the image from the left: An individual who is yet to be identified, Prof. R. G. Narayanamurthi (Mechanical Engineering Department), Dr. K. Gerke (Rector of Technical University, Braunschweig), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director, IITM), an individual  who is yet to be identified and Prof. E.G. Ramachandran (Metallurgical Engineering Department).


Dr. K. Gerke, Rector of the Technical University, Braunschweig, West Germany visited IIT Madras for a week in 1966. An image taken from that time, found in the Institute’s third convocation brochure, indicates that he was received warmly and welcomed with a garland upon his arrival at the Institute. During his visit he actively interacted with a number of faculty and staff members and was shown the educational facilities of the campus.
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0010/IMG_0370_1
Album ID:
Date:
13-18 Feb 1966 and 29 feb 1966
Event:
VIP Visit

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