Rotor dynamics is an important research area and its application can be found in many engineering industries. The area has made tremendous strides in recent years and there is a need to disseminate the knowledge acquired and progress made in this multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary area. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati in association with The Vibration Institute of India (TVII) along with other funding agencies and industries have now planned to hold a “National Symposium on Rotor Dynamics (NSRD-2003)” during December 15-17, 2003 at IIT Guwahati