The Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, proudly congratulates Mr. Dr. Naveen Thakur, Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh Ph.D., P.E., C.Eng., F.SEI, F.ASCE, FICE,FCDRI, and Prof. Anshuman S on the grant of a Patent by the Patent Office, Government of India for their innovative invention titled "SELF CLEANING PHOTOCATALYST."

The patent was granted on 05 August 2026, recognizing their valuable contribution to advanced materials and sustainable engineering research.
This achievement reflects the department's unwavering commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and the development of technologies that address real-world engineering challenges. The invention highlights the transformative potential of interdisciplinary research in creating sustainable and high-performance solutions for the built environment.

We extend our sincere congratulations to the entire inventor team on this remarkable accomplishment and wish them continued success in their pursuit of impactful research and technological innovation.
Your dedication and achievements continue to inspire our students, researchers, and the entire BITS Pilani community.

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