LPU Students Triumph with Best Design Award at IN-SPACe Event

Representing LPU with remarkable skill and creativity, Team Pinaka comprised students Priyansh Kumar Patel, Nandish Panchal, Toyib Untoo, Vinay Bharadwaj, Chetan Yasaswy, Zyan, Toushif Raza, and Shalu Yadav, under the mentorship of Mandeep Singh and Ruhul Amin Choudhury. Their winning rocket design stood out for its exceptional engineering precision, superior aerodynamic efficiency, and innovative payload integration, earning them the top design honor among stiff competition.

The event was graced by eminent personalities including Dr. Pawan Goenka (Chairman, IN-SPACe), Shri Shashank Mani (Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Deoria), Shri A.K. Anil Kumar (Director, ISTRAC), and Group Captain Shri Shubhanshu Shukla, who interacted with the students and lauded their creativity, teamwork, and commitment to advancing India’s space vision.

Commending the achievement, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, said, "In today's knowledge-driven era, nurturing a culture of innovation is paramount for national progress. At LPU, we are deeply committed to creating an ecosystem that transcends traditional learning, providing visionary intellectual opportunities that empower students to become pioneers and problem-solvers. This triumph at a platform co-hosted by ISRO is a validation of our philosophy to nurture the next generation of leaders who will shape India's future in space and technology."

LPU reaffirms its standing as a national leader in innovation, research, and experiential learning, offering students opportunities to participate in global competitions and collaborate on scientific projects. It continues to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem by promoting curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among young minds.