Industry-connect lecture on "Infrared Detectors for Automated Missile Seeker Applications" Dr. Hemant Kr. Sharma, Scientist E, DRDO

FROM 05 Sep 2025 TO 05 Sep 2025

Venue : Manipal University Jaipur @ 1:30 PM

Industry Expert Lecture | Post-Event Highlights The Department of Electrical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, had the honor of hosting Dr. Hemant Kumar Sharma, Scientist E, Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO, for an impactful expert lecture on "Infrared Detectors for Automated Missile Seeker Applications" held on 5th September 2025. With a rich background in semiconductor research and over two decades of experience in defense R&D, Dr. Sharma delivered an insightful session that bridged the gap between academic fundamentals and real-world applications in national defense systems. His talk covered the evolution, design challenges, and operational significance of infrared detectors used in modern automated missile seeker systems, highlighting their critical role in surveillance, targeting, and guidance technologies. Students and faculty were deeply engaged, with many intrigued by the technological advancements in IR sensing, flexible electronics, and the high-precision demands of defense hardware. Dr. Sharma also emphasized the growing opportunities for electrical and electronics engineers in defense research, materials innovation, and semiconductor design, encouraging students to explore interdisciplinary fields and aim for excellence in research and innovation. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students had the chance to ask thought-provoking questions and gain direct insights from an expert at the forefront of defense innovation