Synopsis: Dr. Praveen B.M. opened the floor with his take on “Nanotechnology and Applications” and focused on how it is helping to revolutionize many industries and sectors around the globe. Prof. P.V. Krupakara spoke on the theme “World of Corrosion Science”, where he described the different forms of metal corrosion and the ways in which this can be determined and controlled.

On the second day of the webinar, Dr. Sohail shed light on “SARS COVID 2: Origin, transmission and therapeutic options” where he extensively spoke about the current situation and the emergence of new drugs and vaccines to counter the pandemic. Dr. Mohd Anas Shamsi hosted the final leg of the webinar with the topic “Identification of natural products as MARK 4 inhibitors – Implication in anti-cancer therapeutics”, where he discussed the importance of herbal / natural compounds that have been identified as therapeutic agents for treating cancer.

The two-day webinar program witnessed large participation from several countries.

Day 1

Topic: Nanotechnology and Applications

Speaker: Dr. Praveen B. M., Director – Research and Innovation Council Professor and Head in Chemistry Srinivas University, Mangalore.

Topic: World of Corrosion Science

Speaker: Prof Dr. P. V. Krupakara, Vice Principal, Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Cambridge Institute of Technology-North Campus, Karnataka.

Day 2

Topic: SARS COVID 2: Origin, transmission and therapeutic options

Speaker: Dr. Aamir Sohail, Health Policy Analyst, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi.

Topic: Identification of natural products as MARK 4 inhibitors – Implication in anti-cancer therapeutics

Speaker: Dr. Mohd Anas Shamsi, Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow’ Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Webinar held on: 10^th and 11^th September

Synopsis: The School of Sciences (Block II) hosted a national level webinar on 4 September 2020 on the topic of Materials and Instrumentation for Energy Conversion and Storage.

With the ever-increasing human population and the over-consumption of natural non-renewable resources, energy-related issues have been a huge cause of concern for decades. Hence, it has become imperative to accelerate the development of materials that enable energy storage and conversion. Efficient and effective energy storage methods play a crucial role in the cycle of a sustainable energy-harvesting process to the end-user.

This webinar explored the nuances of cyclic voltammetry instrument, preparation, and working of different electrodes, electrolyte systems, practical examples of electrode and electrolyte material preparation, and electrochemical characterization and synthesis of nanostructured inorganic materials for energy storage and conversion applications.

The webinar was hosted by Dr. Mayank Pandey, Assistant Professor from Kristu Jayanti College and Dr. Ashoka S., Assistant Professor - Dept. of Chemistry from Dayananda Sagar University Bengaluru.

Presenter: Mr. Aanand Chabukswar - a theater facilitator and therapist with 25 years of experience as a writer-actor-director. He has spent 19 years along with a group of senior practitioners under the aegis of WCCL Foundation, a Pune-based NGO that has pioneered action research and training of ABT (arts-based therapy) model in India. As a theater facilitator and therapist, Aanand has worked with a range of groups across India, Europe, and SE Asia. He has designed and teaches the Applied Theater module at the Center for Performing Arts, Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has been an expert faculty on ‘Arts in Education’ in Teachers’ Training for University Grants Commission (UGC). Aanand’s current production in performance, titled “Parting with Words”, explores world poetry to understand and reconcile with ‘death and dying’. His research and writings have been published internationally, with Routledge in the UK/USA and many other prestigious journals. He is trained in Dramatherapy (UK) and Commedia dell’Arte (Italian theater of masks and movement), besides degrees in Literature, Economics, and International Trade.

Hosted by: Center for Exchange at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Synopsis: This session traversed the creative and healing potential of theater, with a glance at its ‘applied’ possibilities. Theater/drama is a metaphor that can help us reflect and learn creativity. It is an accessible, easy, and joyous way to engage while finding solutions and alternatives. Often, the place and importance of art forms like theater in our daily life may not be apparent at all, but it indeed is very significant — as an aesthetic and functional endeavor that brings awareness and creative power when it is most needed. 

The session also focussed on various aspects of creativity in theater and daily life through an informal, interactive, and contemplative design.

Webinar held on: 05 September 2020

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