The development of scientific and educational cooperation with foreign higher education institutions and the exchange of experience are important components of integrating representatives of Khmelnytskyi National University into the international scientific and educational space. From February 28 to March 1, 2026, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Professor Olha Paraska, participated in the international conference “Advanced Textile Structural Composites and Geosynthetics” ATSCG 2026 in Bhiwani, India. The conference was organised in collaboration with the Textile Institute of Technology & Science (TIT&S), Bhiwani, with the support of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
The conference was opened by the Minister of Textiles of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, who emphasised the role of innovative textile structural composites and geosynthetic materials in transforming modern engineering, providing lightweight, high-strength, and environmentally friendly solutions for the aerospace, transport, energy, infrastructure, and defence sectors. He also noted that the composites sector in India is experiencing strong growth, driven by the “Make in India” initiative and demand from renewable energy, transport, infrastructure, and smart city projects.
The Director of the Textile Institute of Technology & Science (TIT&S), Professor B. K. Behera, noted that the application of textile composites is rapidly increasing across various industries due to their properties, durability, and design flexibility, becoming essential for the development of sustainable infrastructure systems.
Over 10 international experts from Japan, Germany, the USA, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Greece, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom, 40 national speakers, and 250 delegates participated in technical sessions and presentations of scientific developments to explore new technologies and expand science-business collaboration.
Professor Olha Paraska, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, introduced ATSCG 2026 participants to the international projects of Khmelnytskyi National University, the activities of KhNU’s scientific schools, and presented research results on topic 4B-2026: “Smart Thermochemical System for Conversion of Polymer Waste into Fuel with Energy-Autonomous Solar Power Supply.” On behalf of KhNU Rector Serhii Matiukh, a memorandum of cooperation was signed with the Textile Institute of Technology & Science (TIT&S) to expand international scientific and academic ties and enable student exchanges between Ukraine and India.
The main topics of the ATSCG 2026 conference focused on innovative design, production, and application of textile structures for the light industry, construction, energy, and the defence sector. Participants actively discussed sustainable development, nanotechnologies, and digital technologies in textile engineering.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering expresses its gratitude to Professor B. K. Behera, Director of the Textile Institute of Technology & Science (TIT&S), for organising the participation of the Head of the Department, Professor Olha Paraska, in the international conference “Advanced Textile Structural Composites and Geosynthetics” ATSCG 2026 at a high professional level. This contributes to expanding international cooperation, conducting joint research, and implementing innovative technologies in scientific and educational activities.
More information about the international conference ATSCG 2026 is available at https://titsbhiwani.ac.in/.