For all of the previous conferences, research was clearly presented and explained, and the research itself was of fine caliber. Overall, in my 30 plus years of attending conferences, I have never attended a better set of conferences. I wish this year's presenters the best of luck as they strive to maintain such high standards.

The efforts of Mechanical Engineering students in organizing these conferences has also been of the highest standards. From all accounts to date, this year's conference should at least match past in terms of organization. My congratulations to all involved and especially to those students who took leading roles in this regard: A.B. Mahmud Hassan, Nagaraju Komuravelli, Praveen Kumar, Phani Mylavarapu, Kanisk Rastogi, Sreedhar Thirumala. While it is clear that graduate students are principally responsible for the conference, I am sure those involved also appreciate the help given them by faculty, notably by ProfessorDorel Moldovan, assisted by Professors Srinath Ekkad and Keith Gonthier.

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome participants from other Louisiana Mechanical Engineering Departments. Thank you for taking the time to join us, and I hope you find your visit rewarding

Heres to good research and clear presentations,

Cheers,

Glenn Sinclair