Goa – July 3, 2025: In a significant academic achievement, Dr. Saurabh C. Patankar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, has been selected for the Rhineland-Palatinate (RLP) Management Program 2025 in Germany. The program is a globally recognized platform for young professionals and researchers who have made impactful contributions in science, technology, and sustainability.
Dr. Patankar’s selection comes as a recognition of his innovative research and professional contributions in the fields of renewable energy, wastewater treatment, and green technologies—areas critical to global sustainable development.
Program Overview
Nominated through the International Programmes & Collaboration Division of BITS Pilani, Dr. Patankar will participate in a comprehensive program comprising:
- A three-week training and professional immersion in Mainz, Germany from 25th August to 14th September 2025.
- A six-week collaborative research project at Trier University, Birkenfeld, from 15th September to 31st October 2025.
The prestigious program is supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, which will sponsor accommodation, travel insurance, and a stipend of 2000 Euros to support the participant during the engagement.
Strengthening Global Academic Ties
The Rhineland-Palatinate Management Program fosters international academic and industry partnerships through immersive exchange and collaborative research, bridging the gap between innovation and real-world implementation. Dr. Patankar’s participation also strengthens BITS Pilani’s commitment to global excellence, interdisciplinary research, and sustainable technology development.
In a statement, BITS Pilani expressed pride in the achievement, noting:
“We congratulate Dr. Patankar for this well-deserved recognition and wish him great success in contributing to global sustainability through this international collaboration.”
This milestone reflects the institute’s vision to empower faculty members to engage in globally relevant research and forge partnerships that drive climate action, sustainable industrial development, and academic leadership.
