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KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
(Autonomous)
Coimbatore – 641 029
PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Department Activity for the Academic Year 2017-2018
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An awareness programme on
“YOGA FOR DIABETES”
27.06.2017
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.
World Diabetes Day was announced on 27thJune, 1991 by International Diabetes
Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization and itis held every year on
14thNovember.PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science
College, Coimbatore organized an awareness programme on “YOGA FOR DIABETES”at
the college premises on 27.06.2017. Secretary and Director of the college Dr. C.A.
Vasukiinaugurated and presided over the function. This programme was organized by Dr. V.
Bhuvaneshwari and Dr.R.Amsaveni, Assistant Professors in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts
and Science College, Coimbatore. Dr. R. Subashkumar, Associate Professor and Head in
Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering; Organizing Secretary of this awareness programme,
Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari Assistant Professor in Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the
programme. Principal-incharge of the college Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Dr. V. Chinnusamy,
Chief Executive Officer and Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean Academics cum R & Dfelicitated the
gathering. Special lecture was given by the Chief Guest of thisprogrammeDr. K. Perumal sir,
Director, WCSC– VISION Academy, Aliyar. He has highlighted the importance of yoga and
to control pre-diabetes and diabetes using regular yoga practices. Vote of thanks was
proposed by the Organizing Secretary of this awareness programme, Dr.R.Amsaveni,
Assistant Professor in Biotechnology.About 250 participants including Students, Research
Scholars and Faculty Members have benefited out of this awareness programme on “YOGA
FOR DIABETES”.
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Department Association meeting
Inauguration of “BIOGEN” Association for the academic year 2017-18 held on 29th August,
2017.The association meeting inaugurated and given a special lecture entitled, “Novel
approaches in Cancer therapeutics” by Dr. R. Baskar, Associate Professor in Biotechnology,
Kumarguru College of Technology, Coimbatore
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One day workshop on “BASIC LAB
TECHNIQUES” 30thAugust, 2017
PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,
Coimbatore organizedOne day workshop on “Basic LabTechnique”at the college premises on
30.08.2017. Dr. R. Subashkumar, Associate Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the
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gathering, Organizing Secretary of this workshop, Dr.C.Sowmia, Assistant Professor in
Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the programme. Principal in-charge of the college Dr.
V. Balasubramaniam presided over the function.
The aim of this workshop is to make the young and aspiring participants to acquire
hands on experience in Laboratory Technique to attain knowledge in all Instruments in the lab.
Demo-cum-lecture session was given byall the faculty members of the Department of
Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
About 60 participants which includes only the 1st year Biotechnology students were
benefited out of this workshop. This workshop was organized by Dr. C. Sowmia, Assistant
Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
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One day workshop on “HPLC Technique”
5th September, 2017
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.
PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,
Coimbatore organized One day workshop on “HPLC Technique” at the college premises on
5.09.2017. Dr. R. Subashkumar, Associate Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the
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gathering, Organizing Secretary of this workshop, Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in
Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the programme. Principal in-charge of the collegeDr. V.
Balasubramaniam presided over the function.
The aim of this workshop is to make the young and aspiring participants to acquire
hands on experience in HPLC Technique to attain job opportunities at various industrial sectors
as well in scientific research. Demo-cum-lecture session was given by Mr. V. Vinoth Kumar,
Senior Executive - Customer support, Service Engineer in Amkette Analytics Ltd., (Group of
A.N.M Alliance) Mumbai and Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology,
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
About 80 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members
have benefited out of this workshop. This workshop was organized by Dr. R. Amsaveni,
Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION – COIMBATORE CHPATER
and
PG AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Jointly organized
SEMINAR SERIES ON
ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSPECTIVES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
12thSeptember, 2017
The INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION – COIMBATORE CHPATER and
PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College had
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Organized SEMINAR SERIES ON ENTREPRENEURIAL PERSPECTIVES IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY on 12th September, 2017at the Conference hall on 10.00 am. The
programme aims to provide perspectives on evolving landscapeof biotechnology from
standpoint of new entrepreneurial companies and focus on changes and challenges in the
industry, as well as opportunities for startups and new entrants. Appropriate for students
who wish to deepen their understanding of opportunities in biotechnology industry and
many entrepreneurial opportunities industry provides.
Organizing secretary of the seminar, Dr. R. Subashkumar, Head Department of
Biotechnology, welcomed the gathering and presented the theme of the conference. Dr. V.
Chinnusamy, Chief Executive Officer (SF courses) who presided the function and pointed
out the need of entrepreneur in current scenario. Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean, R&D cum
Academic, felicitated the gathering and signifies the value of entrepreneurship role in
present condition. Dr. S. Jayashree, Associate Professor in Microbiology, Nehru College of
Arts and Science, Coimbatore, delivered guest speech entitled, Basics of Entrepreneurship”.
The second the session handled by Dr. S. Raja, Assistant Professor in Zoology, KASC, who
delivered a special lecture on Entrepreneurial approaches in aqua culture”. The afternoon
session entitled “Impacts of biomaterials in pharmaceutical sector” by the industrial expert
cum entrepreneurer, Dr. SubbiahBalaji, research consultant, Nanobiosolutions and
Thavaram Association, Coimbatore who pointed out the role of biomaterials in day-today
activities and needs in pharmaceutical industries. Finally, the Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari,
Assistant Professorin Biotechnology proposed the Vote of Thanks.
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Training programme on
“MUSHROOM CULTIVATION” 26.10.2017
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.
Department of Biochemistry and PG and Research Department of Biotechnology of
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized a training programme on
“Mushroom Cultivation” at the college premises on 26.10.2017. Dr. R. Subashkumar,
Associate Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering; Dr. S. Paulsamy,
Dean Academics cum R & Dpresided over the function. Theme of the training programme
and Demonstration-cum lecture on Spawn production, mushroom cultivation was given by
the Organizing secretary Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology.
Lecture on cultivation technology of Oyster, milky mushroom was given by the Organizing
secretary Dr.S.Krishnakumari, Associate Professor in Biochemistry. About 77 participants
including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members have benefited out of this
training programme on Spawn production and mushroom cultivation technology.
Training of Participants on mushroom cultivation technology by Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari
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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING DATA ANALYSIS
21st& 22nd December, 2017
PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science
College, Coimbatore organized Two day workshop on “NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON
NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING DATA ANALYSIS” at the college premises on
21.12.2017 & 22.12.2017. Dr. R. Subashkumar, Associate Professor and Head in
Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering, Chief Executive Officer Dr. V. Chinnusamy, presided
over the function.
The workshop ensured the participants with an understanding of the technical aspects
of data acquisition, and an introduction to tools for data analysis. Identifying the "hot-spot"
regions critical to protein interaction, which might be attractive drug target for preventing or
disrupting aggregates and hence for prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Workshop also provided an overview of various computational methods that have different
functional genomics data sets to identify molecular signatures that can be used to predict
prognostic outcome for various human cancers.
Training sessions handled by the resource persons
Session I: Application of NGS - MeenakshiSundaramBalasubramaniam Department of
Geriatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
Session II: Application of genominformatics in cancer - VivekChandra Mohan Dept. of
Biotechnology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur-572103, Karnataka
Session III: Molecular Dynamics of Alzheimer’s - Shashi Kumar, Merck KGaA, Chennai
About 30 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members
have benefited out of this workshop. Workshop was organized by Dr. S.Rathish Kumar,
Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
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Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA),Coimbatore ChapterSponsored
One day National level hands-on-training on“Homology Modelling and Molecular
Docking”
27.12.2017
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 641 029.
PG and Research Department of Biotechnology organizedOne day National level
hands-on-training on“Homology Modelling and Molecular Docking” at the college
premises on 27.06.2017. This programme was sponsored by Indian Science Congress
Association (ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter, India.Principal of the college Dr. V.
Balasubramaniam, inaugurated and presided over the function. This programme was
organized by Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari and Dr.R.Amsaveni, Assistant Professors in
Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Dr. R. Subashkumar,
Associate Professor and Head in Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering; Organizing
Secretary of this awareness programme, Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari Assistant Professor in
Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the programme. Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean, R & D, Dr.
M. RevathiBala, Chief Executive Officer- Incharge, Unaided courses felicitated the
gathering. Special lecture on “Bioinformatics-A current scenario” was delivered by the Chief
Guest of thisprogrammeDr. P.Shanmughavel,Associate Professor,Computational Biology
Laboratory, Department of Bioinformatics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.Mr. K.
Praveen Kumar and Mr.M.Gowdham, Computational Biology Laboratory, Department
of Bioinformatics. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore have provided hands-on-training
on“Homology Modelling and Molecular Docking. Vote of thanks was proposed by the
Organizing Secretary of this awareness programme, Dr.R.Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in
Biotechnology.About 100 participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty
Members from various universities, colleges have received practical experience and use this
information to develop a novel drug for their future research work.
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Principal of the college Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, inaugurated the programme
Principal of the college Dr. V. Balasubramaniam honored the Chief Guest
Dr. P.Shanmughavel,Associate Professor,Computational Biology Laboratory, Department
of Bioinformatics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore with momento
Chief Guest, Dr. P.Shanmughavel delivered lecture on
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“Bioinformatics-A current scenario”
Mr. K. Praveen Kumar, Computational Biology Laboratory, Department of
Bioinformatics. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore handled the training session on
Homology Modelling
Mr.M.Gowdham, Computational Biology Laboratory, Department of Bioinformatics.
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore handled the training session on Molecular Docking
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Participants along with the Resource persons and Organizing Secretaries
Report on two day national level meet on Bioentrepreneurshipand Opportunities – 2018
23-24 January, 2018
Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Government of Tamil Nadu
sponsored two day national level meet on “Bioentrepreneurship and Opportunities – 2018”
was jointly organized by Entrepreneurial Development Cell and Department of
Biotechnology Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore and PG and Research
Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore during 23-
24 January, 2018 at Kongunadu Arts and Science College. Dr. K. Kanthavel, Coordinator,
Entrepreneurial Development Cell, Anna University Regional campus, Coimbatore
welcomed the gathering and the programme was inaugurated by Secretary and Director of
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Dr.C.A Vasuki followed by the Presidential address by
Dr. J.Jeyaseelan, Indian Drug Manufacturing Association – Tamilnadu and Pondicherry and
Dr. KalaivaniGanesan, Joint Director, Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation
Institute, Government of Tamil Nadu. Dr.P.Renuka Devi, Assistant Professor and Head,
Department of Biotechnology, Anna University Regional Campus, Coimbatore proposed the
vote of thanks. A total of eight experts from different industries, institutes and incubator
sectors enlightened the participants with special lectures on entrepreneurship opportunities in
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pharma industries, biotech entrepreneurship ecosystem in India, scope of
agribioentrepreneurship, biotechnology education and research entrepreneurship
opportunities, biostartup challenges and opportunities, biofertilizers and biotech strategies for
food control. A total of 130 students, research scholars and faculty members from various
colleges, institutes and Universities participated and benefitted. Dr. V. Balasubramaniam,
Principal, Kongunadu Arts and Science College delivered the valedictory address and
distributed the certificates to the participants. The national level meet was coordinated by Dr.
R.Thirugnanasampandan, Assistant Professor, PG and research Department of
Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College. The programme was ended with
national anthem.
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ONE DAY NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON
“RECENT INNOVATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT”
21st February, 2018
PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science
College, Coimbatore organizedONE DAY NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON
“RECENT INNOVATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT”sponsored by ISCA at the college premises on
21.02.2018. Dr. C. Sowmia, Assistant Professor in Biotechnologywelcomed the gathering.
Principal in-charge of the college Dr. V. Balasubramaniam presided over
the function. Dr. Paulsamy, R&D Dean highlighted the theme of the programme. Dr.
Revathibala CEO in charge delivered the Felicitation address.
The aim of this seminar is to make the young and aspiring participants to acquire
knowledge on recent innovations in plant research to improve the soil nutrients and
agriculture productivity. Lecture session was given by Dr.R.Sathishkumar, Associate
Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on the topic
“Plant metabolic engineering”,Dr. T. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor, Department of
Botany BharathiarUniversity,Coimbatore on the topic “Mycorrhizal fungi for sustainable
agricultural and forestry”and Dr. M. P. AyyappadassAssociate Professor and Head,
Department of Biotechnology RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on the topic
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“Plantibodies and other related plant transgenics”.About 122 participants including
Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members have been benefited by the Seminar. This
seminar was organized by Dr.C.Sowmia and Dr. G.Anbarasi, Assistant Professors in
Biotechnology.
ONE DAY NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON
“RECENT INNOVATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT”
21st February, 2018
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Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore in collaboration with University of
Exeter, United Kingdom organized
India-UK Workshop on
Knowledge transfer on the sustainability of innovative wastewater treatment
technologies to India on 03.04.2018 and 04.04.2018
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India in collaboration
with University of Exeter, United Kingdom jointly organized ‘India-UK Workshop
onKnowledge transfer on the sustainability of innovative wastewater treatment
technologies to India’ at the college premises on 03.04.2018. The welcome address was
given by Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean Academic cum R & D, KASC, the presidential Address was
given by. Dr.M.Lekeshmanaswamy, Principal i/c, KASC and Dr. V. Chinnusamy, Chief
Executive officer, KASC felicitated the gathering. The theme of the programme was given by
the Organizer Dr. SenthilarasuSundaram, UoE, UK. The Overview of the Project and
Workshop Aims were explained by Dr. David Benson, UoE, UK. The Session – I was
chaired by Prof. Tapas Mallick, University of Exeter, UK. Mr. PerurJeyaraman, Coimbatore
elaborated about Noyyal River History and Cultural practices. Mr. Kalidassan, OSAI,
Environmental Agency discussed about Noyyal River pollution and Dyeing Industry in the
river basin. Prof. S. Avudainayagam, Professor and Head, Dept. of Environmental Sciences,
TNAU, Coimbatore highlighted the Scientific studies on the Noyyal by TNAU. Tamilnadu
Government Policies and Practices in the Noyyal Basin was highlighted by Dr. R. Ilangovan,
PWD, Tamilnadu. The second session was chaired by Dr. Brenda Parker, University College
London, UK. A wastewater treatment practice in Textile Industries was discussed by Prof
S.Karthikeyan, Professor (Microbiology), Dept of bioenergy, TNAU. Mr. S. Nagarajan,
President, Dyers Association of Tirupur, Tirupur presented the Best Possible Wastewater
Treatment by Dyeing Industry. Socio-economic and Health issues from Dye Pollutants was
elaborated by Dr. K. Muthukumar, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,
Coimbatore.Wastewater Engineering Solutions for the Dyeing Industry was suggested by
Prof Srinivas Reddy, IIT-M, Chennai. The third Session was chaired by Prof. K. Srinivas
Reddy, IIT-M. Dr. Brenda Parker, University College of London, UK pointed out the
Algal Bioremediation and the Circular Economy. Bioremediation Practices for Sustainable
Dye Industry: An Environmental Perspective was discussed by Dr. Vandana Mishra,
University of Delhi, Solar Technology Solutions for Water Treatment was
demonstrated by Prof. Tapas Mallick, UoE, UK. Purification of Noyyal River water using
nano particles was suggested by Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Kongunadu Arts and Science
College, Bioenergy solutions from waste slurry was proposed by Dr. Chris Mann,
Bennamann Ltd UK. Integrated effluent treatment and water body restoration using micro-
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algae – An Industrial case study was discussed by Mr. SumeetMohanty, CEO, Phycolinc
Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Followed by three round table discussions on
Socio-economic and governance research on industrial wastewater pollution headed by
Dr.David Benson. Bioremediation research on industrial wastewater pollution headed by
Prof. Karthikeyan. Wastewater and solar engineering research on industrial wastewater
pollution headed by Prof. Srinivas Reddy & Prof. Tapas Mallick. Vote of thanks proposed by
the organizer Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC. About 60
participants participated in this workshop, got benefited by collaborating industry, academics,
government and economists for the better and cheaper treatment of industrial effluents.
On 04-04-2018, This team visited TNAU, Coimbatore and investigated the Arulpuram
Common Effluent Treatment Company Pvt. Ltd and discussed the possibilities of reduction
in cost and the way to reduce the waste salt from the treated effluent. This is the Zero Liquid
discharge plant and the possibilities of future Zero Solid discharge plant were discussed.
Tiruppur has become the model treatment plant in the whole world to follow. Dr. S.
Senthilarasu, University of Exeter, Dr.K. Muthukumar, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari and Dr. R.
Amsaveni, Assistant Professors, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, organized this
International workshop.
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Department of Physics and Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science
College,Coimbatore – 641 029.
in collaboration with University of Exeter, United Kingdom organized
International Workshop on “Materials for Energy, Environment and Biological
Applications”on 05.04.2018 Department of Physics and Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and
Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India in collaboration with University of Exeter,
United Kingdom organized International Workshop on “Materials for Energy, Environment
and Biological Applications” on 05.04.2018 at the college premises. The welcome address
was given by Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean Academic cum R & D, KASC, the presidential Address
was given by Dr.M.Lekeshmanaswamy, Principal i/c, KASC and Dr. V. Chinnusamy, Chief
Executive officer, KASC felicitated the gathering. The theme of the programme was given by
the Organizer Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC. Prof.
Tapas Mallick, University of Exeter, UK highlighted about the Solar Energy Conversion:A
new way to integrate into Buildings.Prof. Srinivas K Reddy, IITM, Chennai explained about
Materials for Solar system in sustainable energy conversion. Dr.S. Senthilarasu, University of
Exeter, UK discussed about theAdvancements in Poly Voltaic Research & Third Generation
Poly Voltaic materials. Dr. David Benson, UoE discussed about Governing the social impacts
of water pollution: comparative research. The Overview of the Project and Workshop Aims
were explained by Dr. David Benson, UoE, UK. Dr. Brenda Parker, University College
London, UK discussed about Algal Bioremediation for a Circular Economy.Unpredictable
fate of azo dyes in environment was discussed by Dr. Vandana Mishra, University of Delhi.
Biomass to biofuels: prospects and challenges were demonstrated by Dr. S. Karthikeyan,
TNAU, Coimbatore. Crystallization of Materials for Food and Pharmaceutical Applications
was demonstrated by Dr. K. Srinivasan, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Vote of thanks
proposed by the organizer Dr. R. Amsaveni,Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, KASC.
About 320 international and national participants got benefited out of this International
workshop Dr.P.Matheswaran, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari and Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant
Professors, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, organized this International workshop.
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One day National level hands-on-training on “Homology Modelling and
Molecular Docking” at Department of Biotechnology, KASCon 27.06.2017.
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India-UK Workshop on Knowledge transfer on the sustainability of innovative
wastewater treatment technologies to India’ at KASC03.04.2018.