Dhanbad: In a proud moment for Indian academia, two professors from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad have been honored with the highly coveted 2025 Regional Technical Awards by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) for the South Asia and Pacific Region.
Prof. Tarun Kumar Naiya from the Department of Petroleum Engineering has been recognized for his exceptional work in Production and Operations, while Prof. Keka Ojha has received the award in the category of Reservoir Description and Dynamics.
These accolades underscore their significant contributions to the field of petroleum engineering and research excellence.
The prestigious awards will be officially presented at the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (APOGCE) on October 14, 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad hailed this achievement as a milestone that not only brings global recognition to the institute but also reflects the technical brilliance and dedication of its faculty. Heartfelt congratulations have poured in for both professors, who continue to inspire innovation and excellence in petroleum science and engineering.
