Mr. Ganesh Kalagi, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, Bantakal, has been awarded Ph.D. degree for his research thesis titled “Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials for Wind Turbine Blades” submitted under the guidance of Professor Dr. Rajashekar Patil, REVA University, Bengaluru. The management, Principal and staff members of SMVITM have congratulated Mr. Kalagi for being honoured with Ph.D award.