XXX Refresher program in Nanoscience and other events

From 25.11.2015 to 15.12.2015


The 30th Refresher Course commenced on 25.11.2015. The program was inaugurated by Dr. S V Sudheer, Director, UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom. Dr. S V Sudheer welcomed the gathering and briefed the program profile. In his speech, he focused on the importance of technology upgrades using basic scientific basis concepts. The coordinator of the course was Dr. K G Gopchandran, Professor, Department of optoelectronics, University of Kerala. Dr. Sibi K S and Dr. Teena Lis Luke were selected as convener and Lady convener of the course. The following were the themes covered in the course.
Motto of our programme


1.      Dr. M. Abdul Khader-Introduction to Nano Materials & Nano Technology
2.      Dr. V. Biju-X-ray diffraction of Nano materials
3.      Dr. Premlet. B-Nanoelectronics
4.      Dr. M. K. Jayaraj-Introduction to Nanotechnology
5.      Dr. A. Thirumurugan -Mesoporous Materials
6.      Dr. Ramesh Chandra Nath -Magnetic Nanomaterials
7.      Dr. K. P.Surendran-Nanoelectronic devices
8.      Dr. C. S. Narayanamurthy -Plasmonic
9.      Dr. R. S. Jayasree - Nanomaterials and biomedicine
10.  Sri. T. Manoharan Nair-RTI
11.  Dr. K. B. Jinesh - Graphene
12.  Dr. Umesh. R. Kadhane- Mass spectrometry
13.  Dr. Joy Mitra - SPM techniques
14.  Dr. C. Sudarsanakumar -Structural properties of nanomaterials
15.  Dr. Vinesh Vijayan –Nanomaterials
16.  Dr. Jayasree E. G.-Computational Chemistry
17.  Dr. Vijayakumar C. Nair - Supramolecular Chemistry for the Creation of Functional Nanostructures
18.  Dr. P Prabhakar Rao - Role of Electron microscopy in Characterization of nano materials
19.  Dr. Anantharaman M. R. - Nano structuring for ecofriendly alternatives for cooling
20.  Dr. Honey John - Polymer nanocomposites
21.  Dr. K. P. Vijayakumar - Solar energy materials and solar cells
22.  Dr. Sukhendu Mandal - Structural Evolution and Applications of Atom-Precise Metal Nanocluster
23.  Dr. K. J. Thomas - Quantum confinement
24.  Dr. A. Jayakumaran Nair – Nanobiotechnology
25.  Dr.  Madhu Thalakulam -Nanoelectronics
26.  Dr. C. Vijayan-Nanophotonics  
27.  Dr. S. Narayana Kalkura-Investigations on nano biomimetics
28.  Dr. Reji Philip -Nanophotonics
29.  Dr. P. S.Anil Kumar-Nano Fabrication Technology
List of Participants


























Project Presentation by participants were evaluated by subject experts namely Dr. T. S. Anirudhan, Dr. V. K. Vaidyan, Dr. K. Mohanan and Dr. V. P. M. Pillai. The Participants went on an enjoyable and memorable field visit to VSSC, Kochu Veli, Vettukad Church on 09.12.2015 and to Observatory, University of Kerala on 14.12.2015. It was definitely a great experience for the participants. 















The feedback taken from the participants reflect the fact that course was highly successful. 


 Special mention is to be made for the whole hearted dedication, responsibility and timely help from Dr. Sudheer. Dr. K G Gopchandran ensured the smooth conduct of the course and was well appreciated by the participants. Without the help of staff members of UGC-HRDC, the programme would not have achieved this color and valor in its outcomes. They were appreciated by all the participants for their untiring efforts and hospitality.

 Certificate 1
Doc 2
Feedback
Attaching some more photos since it was just awesome moments together.
























































National Multi-disciplinary Annual Research Conference (MARC-2015)

 Invitation

I am happy to inform about the School Level Conference on Challenges in Basic Science Research organized by School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Kerala on December 16, 2015 at Department of Physics, University of Kerala. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. T V Ramakrishnan, Director, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram. 
Attaching herewith his speech for your reference.  Click here
Eminent dignitaries like Dr. P S Nair and Dr. Abraham Philip delivered invited talks and around 300 students and researchers participated and eight students from chemistry and physics presented papers in the session. Thank you all for being a part of our academic venture.









An another important event that makes us all proud is that we achieved Chancellor's award for Best University in Kerala 2015-16. Attaching some photos of the award ceremony.




High quality Photo
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 Merry X'mas and Happy New Year

Sibi K S




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