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Science Academies
Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS
IASc(Bangalore)
Prof. G. Mugesh, FASc, FNAScConvener (RACS-15)
IISc, Bangalore
REPORT ON
Science Academiesˈ Lecture Workshop
On
Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACSFebruary 18
th & 19
th, 2015
Sponsored and Supported
By
INSA(New Delhi)
Hosted by
Department of Chemistry, Karunya University, Coimbatore – 641 114,
Tamil Nadu
FASc, FNASc Dr. V. Madhu Coordinator (RACS
Karunya University
Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS-15)
NASI(Allahabad)
Dr. V. Madhu
Coordinator (RACS-15)
Karunya University
A REPORT ON SCIENCE ACADEMIESˈ LECTURE WORKSHOP ON “RECENT ADVANCES IN
CHEMICAL SCIENCES (RACS-15)” DURING FEBRUARY 18th
& 19th
, 2015
A two day lecture workshop on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS-15)”
was organised by the Department of Chemistry, Karunya University, Coimbatore during
February 18th
& 19th
, 2015. The workshop was sponsored by the three national science
academies, the Indian Academy of Sciences (Bangalore), Indian National Science Academy
(New Delhi) and the National Academy of Sciences, India (Allahabad).
The objective of this lecture-workshop is to discuss and understand the recent
developments in wide areas of chemical sciences. As well, intend of this workshop is to
promote the students to undertake multidisciplinary research in chemistry. The workshop will
provide a platform for UG, PG, research scholars and faculty of chemistry to interact with the
eminent scientists and professors of repute across the nation.
Brief inaugural ceremony of the Science Academies Lecture-workshop on “Recent
Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS-15)” commenced on 18th
, February, 2015 at Karunya
University with prayer and Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, followed by Dr. K. Parameswari, Head,
Department of Chemistry, karunya university, formally greeted the gathering of including
participants from different colleges, Convener of the workshop, vice chancellor and registrar
of karunya university, resource persons, Director, School of Science & Humanities of
karunya university, and coordinator of workshop and Department of Chemistry faculty
members.
The workshop featured invited lectures in the following frontier areas of chemistry by
eminent professors and scientists.
• Organic synthesis
• Green chemistry
• Bio inorganic and medicinal inorganic chemistry
• Theoretical and computational chemistry
• Molecular spectroscopy
• Solid-state chemistry and Nanomaterials
Figure 1. Snapshot from the Inaugural Function
Professor G. Mugesh, Convener of workshop, Indian Institute of Sciences,
Bangalore, in his inaugural address, made the audience aware of the science academies
Figure 2. Snapshot from the Inaugural Function
(i.e., IASc, INSA & NASI). He stressed the value of research in chemistry and encouraged
the participants to take up chemistry as research career. He also very clearly pointed out the role
of science academiesˈ in promoting strong science platform in colleges/universities by conducting
various programmes like summer research fellowships for students and faculties, Refresher Courses
for faculties and about Lecture Workshops. He urged the participants to take active part in all
activities and research. He also mentioned about the journals, which are published by the science
academies.
Professor S. Sundar Manoharan, Vice-Chancellor, Karunya University, Coimbatore
delivered the Inaugural address. He highlighted about multidisciplinary topic of recent
research
Figure 3. Snapshot from the Inaugural Function
interests of various scientific disciplines including with chemistry, biology, materials,
theoretical chemistry and nano technology, etc. He thanked science academiesˈ for its
generous support in organizing the lecture workshop at Karunya University.
Prof. S. Chandrasekaran, IISc, Bangalore gave key remarks about the workshop. He
pointed out in his greetings towards the updating/modifying the chemistry research with
respective of current scenario. Also, he explained about the aim of this workshop is to
encourage the students to undertake multidisciplinary contemporary research in chemistry.
Figure 4. Snapshot from the Inaugural Function
Dr. C. Joseph Kennedy, Registrar, Karunya University gave his felicitations. He
highlighted the importance and need for this kind of lecture-workshop event for creating
awareness among the college students to choose science as their carrier. Followed by Dr. J.
Daphy Louis Lovenia Director, School of Science & Humanities spoke about the
importance of science research
Figure 5. Snapshot from the Inaugural Function
The first lecture was delivered by Prof. S. Chandrasekaran, IISc, Bangalore, on
“Green Chemistry: Origin and Necessity”. The students heard with immersed attention to his
smart talk, which highlighted the role of green chemistry in controlling chemical waste, atom
economy, less hazardous chemical syntheses, safety, non-toxic products and Design for
energy efficiency through the development of new synthetic methods, which should be
conducted at ambient temperature and pressure. He presented third lecture on “Greening the
Chemistry Curriculum” wherein he gave broad description about incorporating Green
Chemistry practices in existing mainstream textbooks and in experimental chemistry lab. He
also discussed various activities open for the students in his institute and how they may avail
the opportunities. The participants were enlightened and motivated with a useful session on
green chemistry.
The second lecture was delivered by Dr. V. Subramanian, Senior Principal Scientist,
Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai on “Prediction of Vibrational, Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance and Electronic Spectra of Small Molecules Using Computational Chemistry
Tools” wherein he explained the Density Functional Theoretical (DFT) based methods for
optimizing the small molecular structure with demonstration. He also has shown various
possible Vibrational modes of small molecules and their respective IR spectrum with the help
of computer software tools. The lecture was highly informative and educative to the students
and faculties.
Figure 6. Snapshot taken while delivering lecture by Dr. V. Subramanian
Fourth lecture delivered by Dr. V. Subramanian on “Interaction of Biomolecules with Carbon
Nanomaterials” wherein he emphasized the surface functionalization of carbon nano-
materials for different purpose of Biomolecules recognition, adsorption of proteins on the
sides of carbon nano-tubes, as well, he highlighted the applications of biomedical imaging,
drug delivery, biosensing and toxicological effects.
Prof. S. Natarajan, IISc, Bangalore gave 5th
lecture on “Acids, Bases and
Compounds” wherein he highlighted concepts of acid and bases. Also he has pointed out the
role of uncommon acids in synthesizing some useful inorganic compounds. Also, he stressed
the applications inorganic materials for different intention including sensors, catalysis and
magnetic properties, which prepared based acid-base interaction. Prof. S. Natarajan delivered
6th
lecture on “Inorganic Oxides as Host for Color” wherein he pointed out the preparation
and properties of different novel type of inorganic materials such as minerals, inorganic metal
oxides, metal complexes and their extensive picture of colors for different applications like
pigments. The participants were delighted and the lectures were followed by dynamic
discussions.
Figure 7. Snapshot taken while delivering lecture while delivering lecture by Prof. S. Natarajan
Prof. S. Sundar Manoharan, Vice-Chancellor, Karunya University delivered 8th
lecture on “One Molecule, Many Wonders” where he spoke about electroluminescence,
photo- electronic properties of inorganic materials. Also he has highlighted the use of
molecular materials in device fabrication like Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED).
Prof. G. Mugesh, IISc Bangalore delivered 7th
lecture on “Bioinorganic Chemistry:
From Oxygen Transport to Metal-mediated Catalysis” where he explained the oxidation
caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a major cause of cellular damage and death and
has been implicated in cancer, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases and
appropriate mechanism has been discussed. Prof. G. Mugesh delivered 9th
lecture on
“Bioinspired Chemistry for Energy, Environment and Human Health” where he spoke about
the role of Biomolecules in conserving energy and protecting of our environment, as well,
medicinal applications of organoselenium compounds.
Figure 8. Snapshot taken while delivering lecture by Prof. G. Mugesh
The workshop consisted of 9 lectures during the two days. Each lecture was followed
by an interactive discussion with the participants. About 150 participants including IIIrd
B.Sc. students, MSc students, research scholars & faculty members from Chikanna Govt.
Arts College-Tirupur, Chikkaiah Naiker College-Erode, Nirmala College for Women-
Coimbatore, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women-Coimbatore, KSR college-
Tiruchengode, Karunya University-Coimbatore, Bharathiyar University-Coimbatore
participated in the lecture workshop
Figure 9. Participants and recourse persons (Group photo of RACS-15)
The workshop ended with a brief valedictory session wherein participants from each
institution shared their feedback on the workshop. The overall feedback was good and the
students were quite interested and actively participated by raising several questions and
getting their doubts cleared. Most of the participants were motivated to pursue research in
chemistry as noted from their feedback and had fruitful interactions with the resource
persons. The speakers and participants gave very good comments on the arrangements and
hospitality.
Figure 10. Snapshot taken from feedback session
Figure 10. Snapshot taken from feedback session
Dr. J. Daphy Louis Lovenia Director, School of Science & Humanities delivered the
Valedictory Address. Prof. G. Mugesh, Convener (RACS-15) and Prof. S. Natarajan, IISc,
Bangalore were gave the concluding remarks about the workshop. The workshop ended with
vote of thanks given by the coordinator of the workshop Dr. V. Madhu. The workshop was
completed successfully.
Figure 11. Snapshot taken from feedback session
Mode of advertisement and registration:
Detailed Workshop poster was printed has been sent to all colleges in and around Coimbatore
through post along with registration forms. Also pre-workshop information has been published
various regional daily news papers. Besides, a website has been created and participants have been
asked to do registration online. Totally 260 participants have been registered through online and 20
participants have registered by sending registration form. The participants registered from various
parts of India form different institutions. 150 participants have been short listed based on mark
percentage and priority was given to participants, who are in and around Coimbatore region.
Two-Day Science Academies’ Lecture Workshop on Recent
Advances in Chemical Sciences (RACS-15)
Program Schedule: February 18-19th, 2015
Time Speaker Title
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
9.00-9.30 am Inauguration
Lecture 1
9:30 -10:45 am
Prof. S. Chandrasekaran
IISc, Bangalore
Green Chemistry: Origin and Necessity
10.45-11.00 am Tea break
Lecture 2
11:00 am -12:15
pm
Prof. V. Subramanian
CLRI, Chennai
Prediction of Vibrational, Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance and Electronic
Spectra of Small Molecules Using
Computational Chemistry Tools
12:15 pm - 1:15
pm
Lunch
Lecture 3
1:15 pm -2:30 pm
Prof. S. Chandrasekaran
IISc, Bangalore
Greening the Chemistry Curriculum
Lecture 4
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Prof. V. Subramanian
CLRI, Chennai
Interaction of Biomolecules with Carbon
Nanomaterials
3:45 pm - 4.00 pm Tea Break
Lecture 5
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Prof. S. Natarajan
IISc, Bangalore
Acids, Bases and Compounds
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Lecture 6
9:00 am -10:15 am
Prof. G. Mugesh
IISc, Bangalore
Bioinorganic Chemistry: From Oxygen
Transport to Metal-mediated Catalysis
Lecture 7
10:15 am -11:30
am
Prof. S. Sundar
Manoharan
Karunya University
One Molecule, Many Wonders
11:30 am-11:45
am
Tea Break
Lecture 8
11:45 pm-1:00 pm
Prof. S. Natarajan
IISc, Bangalore
Inorganic Oxides as Host for Color
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
Lecture 9
2:00 pm -3:15 pm
Prof. G. Mugesh
IISc Bangalore
Bioinspired Chemistry for Energy,
Environment and Human Health
3.15 pm – 4.00 pm Interactive Session and Concluding Session
Inaugural Programme (9.00 am – 9.30 am)
Prayer & Tamil Thai Vaazhthu
Welcome Address : Dr. K. Parameswari Head, Department of Chemistry
Brief of Workshop : Prof. Dr. G. Mugesh, FASc, FNASc Convener (RACS-15)
IISc- Bangalore
Remarks by : Prof. S. Chandrasekaran, FASc, FNA IISc, Bangalore
Inaugural Address : Prof. Dr. S. Sundar Manoharan Vice-Chancellor
Karunya University
Felicitation : Dr. C. Joseph Kennedy Registrar
Karunya University
: Dr. J. Daphy Louis Lovenia Director
School of Science & Humanities
Date : 18-02-2015
Venue : Elohim Auditorium, Karunya University
Valedictory Programme (3.15 pm – 4.00 pm)
Valedictory Address : Prof. Dr. S. Sundar Manoharan Vice-Chancellor
Karunya University
Special Address : Dr. C. Joseph Kennedy Registrar,
Karunya University
Concluding Remarks : Prof. Dr. G. Mugesh, FASc, FNASc Convener (RACS-15)
IISc, Bangalore
: Prof. S. Natarajan, FASc, FNASc, FNA IISc, Bangalore
Feedback : Participants
Vote of Thanks : Dr. V. Madhu Coordinator (RACS-15)
Karunya University
National Anthem
Date : 19-02-2015
Venue : Elohim Auditorium, Karunya University
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