Media Release

Udupi, Jul 17: Aditya Kudva S, senior assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal has received the funding assistance of Rs 9.35 lacs for his innovative idea titled “Development of high strength corrosion resistant magnesium alloy for biodegradable implants” under the MSME incubation scheme.

The Ministry of MSME, Government of India invited ideas at the national level and conducted MSME Idea Hackathon 2.0. Through the scheme, a focus is placed on fostering emerging technologies and knowledge-based innovative ventures that contribute to the global economy beyond the traditional activities of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The achievement of Aditya Kudva S was congratulated by the management, principal, and staff of SMVITM.

The development of high strength corrosion resistant magnesium alloys can replace permanent implant materials used in treatment of temporary bone fractures. The successful material development and testing can result in elimination of revision surgery thereby reducing the associated costs and mental trauma of the patients. Temporary fracture treatment can also be done using magnesium based implant materials for orthopaedic applications.