ISSUE NO. 1 APRIL 2019

The Science Echo is a trimonthly newsletter that reflects and expounds the manifold achievements of our

faculty and students. The institute provides opportunities for students to acquire practical skills and knowledge

through a variety of internships, fieldwork and research projects. The accomplished faculty of the institute have

had excellent training in advanced research laboratories in the U.S.A, France, Israel, Germany, Japan, South

Africa, Taiwan, Portugal etc., and are engaged in various collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.

Through this newsletter, we proudly uncover the academic vigour and intellectual prosperity of our staff and

students of Science.

Editor-in-Chief : Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu, Principal, GIS

Editor : Prof. M. Rama Rao, Dept. of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics

Co-Editors : Dr. S. Sushma Raj, Asst. Professor, EnglishDr. K. Suresh Kumar, Asst. Principal, GISDr. P. Lalitha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Microbiology & FST

Advisory Board

Prof. S. V. Rajagopal, Vice Principal, GIS

Prof. N. Ravishankar, Head, Dept. of Appl. Mathematics

Dr. Ch. Surekha, Head, Dept. of Biochemistry & BI

Dr. M. Anitha, Head, Dept. of Biotechnology

Prof. Anima S. Dadhich, Head, Dept. of Chemistry

Prof. K. Vedavathi, Head, Dept. of Computer Science

Prof. G. V. Swamy, Head, Dept. of Electronics & Physics

Prof. N. Srinivas, Head, Dept. of Environmental Studies

Prof. R. Gyana Prasuna, Head, Dept. of Microbiology and FST

Members

Dr. V. Sireesha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Applied Mathematics

Dr. P. Shanti Latha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Biochemistry

Dr. G. V. Sireesha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Biotechnology

Dr. A. Santosh Kumar, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Chemistry

Ms. K. Vanitha, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Computer Science

Dr. V. Sai Kiran, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Electronics and Physics

Dr. V. Saritha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Environmental Studies

Dr. S. Nagaveni, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Microbiology and FST

Committed to excellence

GITAM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

THE SCIENCE ECHO

EDITORIAL BOARD

Dr. M. V. V. S. MurthiFounder, GITAM

(1938-2018)

This newsletter is dedicated in memory of Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi garu

Dr. Murthi garu had always believed that Science

education is paramount to humanity’s progression.

The Institute of Science is a result of the visionary

dream of an unparalleled legendary educationist,

late Dr. M.V.V.S. Murthi.

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1 Events 1

2 Faculty corner 5

3 Student Corner 13

4 GIS in Media 19

5 Latest Scientific Events 21

6 Forthcoming Events 23

Science Expo on 33rd National Science Day 28th February 2019 to 02nd March 2019

Dept. of Biochemistry and BioinformaticsDept. of Applied Mathematics

Inauguration

Dept. of ChemistryDept. of Biotechnology 1

Felicitation of Chief-Guest by Hon’ble

President, M. Sri Bharat & Prof. K. Siva

Rama Krishna, Vice-Chancellor (I/C)

Prof. Mamoru Senna, Keio

University, Japan delivered the key

note address.

Science Expo on 33rd National Science Day 28th February 2019 to 02nd March 2019

Dept. of Computer Science Dept. of Environmental Studies

Dept. of Microbiology & FST Dept. of Physics & Electronics

Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu Assuming charge as Principal, GIS on 06.01.2019

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• Superannuation of Prof. Aruna Lakshmi,Principal on 3rd January 2019.

• Prof. Aruna Lakshmi has been a leadingresearcher in the field of Biotechnology.

• The faculty recalled the fond memoriesthey shared with Prof. Aruna Lakshmi

• Prof. N. Lakshmana Das, Adviser, Sciences andFormer Dean & Principal, GITAM Institute ofScience retired on 31st March 2019.

• The faculty have called to mind how the instituteprogressively evolved under the leadership ofProf. Das.

Prof. Aruna Lakshmi being felicitated on 3rd

January 2019Dept. of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics

Prof. Suresh Kumar RayalaDept. of Biotechnology, IITMGuest lecture on: P21 activated kinase -1 inUV-B induced skin cancerDept. of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics1st January 2019

3-Day Training ProgramLaboratory Techniques in GreenChemistry & Analytical ChemistryDept. of chemistry7th - 9th January, 2019

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World Water DayDept. of Environmental Studies22nd March 2019

World Cancer DayDept. of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics4th February 2019

One-day WorkshopBioinformatics for BeginnersDept. of Biochemistry andBioinformatics4th February 2019

A three day Faculty Development ProgrammeRecent Technologies in Computer ScienceDept .of CS, CSE & IT 1-2- 2019 to 2-2-2019.

Dr. Kalari K. RaniProfessor, Biomedical Informatics, College ofMedicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USAInteracted with GIS Faculty12.02.2019

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Ch. Pavana JyothiDept of Microbiology and FST2nd Prize, Right Idea Innovator: SPMVV-TOCIC,Innovations and Translation on Foods and Feed:The journey of an Entrepreneur, DSIR-TOCIC,SPMVV, Tirupati, 13th March, 2019

Dr R. Ravichandra BabuDept. of ChemistryInvited speaker, National conferenceOrganized by Dept. of Chemistry, Vikram SimhapuriUniversity, Nellore, February, 2019

Dr. Ravada KishoreDept. of ChemistrySanctioned DST-SERB-ECR-2018Project: Thienylpyrrole Based Organic Sensitizers (D-π-A) with donor units of Dithiafulvenyl for the SolarCell Applications

Dr. G. V. SireeshaDept. of Biotechnology, Sanctioned by DST-SERB-TARE schemeProject: Characterization of the sensitizers of the TNF – Relatedapoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL)- ……….agents in breast cancercells

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Prof. M. Saratchandra BabuPrincipal, GISChief Guest, Annual function of Bhasyam School,NAD, VSP, 03rd March 2019

Dr. K. Suresh KumarDept. of Environmental StudiesAttended ToT Advanced: Learning new methodologies and research techniques in the field of Fecal Sludge Management, Anil Agarwal Environmental Training Institute, CSE11th to 16th March 2019

Prof. N. Srinivas, Dept. of Environmental Studies &Prof. Rama Rao Malla, Dept. of Biochemistry andBioinformatics.Guest of Honor, Valedictory Function (WASH-2019),Organized by Dept. of Biotechnology, Dr. B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam, 24th February, 2019

Prof. Rama Rao Malla & Dr.A.KrishnaChaitanyaDept. of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics.Cancer Awareness Program, Aditya DegreeColleges, VSP, RJY, BZA & KKD28th Jaunary – 6th Febryary 2019

Dr. A. Krishna ChaitanyaDept. of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics.Received IASc-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship2019two months to work at Swami Rama HimalayanUniversity, Dehradun

Dr Nageswara Rao Reddy Neelapu Dept. of Biochemistryand Bioinformatics.Invited speaker: Workshop “Current Trends inBioinformatics”Delivered a lecture on “Molecular Phylogenetics:Principles, Practice and Applications".Organized by CBIT, Hyderabad, 15th March 2019

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• Synthesis and Hydrogen Storage Performance of Al2O3 NanoparticleDecorated Functionalized Multi-Walled Carbon NanotubesMadhavi Konni and Saratchandra Babu MukkamalaJ. Ind. Chem. Soc., 96 (2019) 269-274 (Scopus)

• Rapid synthesis of mono/bimetallic (Zn/Co/Zn–Co) zeolitic imidazolate frameworksat room temperature and evolution of their CO2 uptake capacitySatish Kumar N., Vema Reddy B., Saratchandra Babu MukkamalaEnvironmental Chemistry Letters, 17 (2019) 447–454 (Scopus)

• Zinc oxide nanoparticle as efficient catalyst for the synthesis of novel di-Spiroindolizidinebisoxindoles in aqueous mediumN. Satish Kumar, B. Vema Reddy, Saratchandra Babu Mukkamala, L. ChandrasekharaRao, and R. ChowhanEnvironmental Chemistry Letters, 17 (2019) 455–464 (Scopus)

• Enhanced red luminescence by gamma irradiation on GdPO4∶Er3+@SiO2nanophosphor, B. Vema Reddy, A. S. Dadhich, A. Saha, Saratchandra BabuMukkamalaJournal of Luminescence, 207 (2019) 408-415 (Scopus)

• Catalytic activity of supra molecular self-assembled Nickel (II) coordination complexin synthesis of indeno-pyrimidine derivatives, Kranthi Kumar G, Suresh M.,Saratchandra Babu Mukkamala and S. B. JonnalagaddaPolyhedron, 158 (2019) 464-470 (Scopus)

• Gamma ray enhanced Vis-NIR photoluminescence and cytotoxicity of biocompatiblesilica coated Nd3+ doped GdPO4 nanophosphors, B. Vema Reddy, A. S. Dadhich, A.Saha, Saratchandra Babu Mukkamala,

Nuclear Inst. and Methods in Physics Research, B, 440 (2019) 11-18 (Scopus)

• A Quantitative and Rapid Knoevenagel Condensation Catalyzed by RecyclableZeolite Imidazole Frameworks, Nandigama Satish Kumar, M. S. Reddy, S. T. SantoshKumar, V. R. Bheeram, Saratchandra Babu Mukkamala and L. Chandrasekhara Rao

ChemistrySelect, 4 (2019) 1188-1194 (Scopus)

• Characteristics of MOFs, MWCNTs and graphene mediated materials for hydrogenstorage: A Review, Kranthi Kumar G, Suresh M., Saratchandra Babu Mukkamla, and S.B. JonnalagaddaJ. Energy Chemistry, 30 (2019) 132 (Scopus)

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Publications

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• A Specific and Stability Indicating Assay Method for Quantification of DiclofenacPotassium in Soft Gelatin Capsules By UPLCS. P. Vittal , Sumathi V Rao and K. RamakrishnaJournal of Applicable Chemistry 2019, 8 (1): 203-213 (UGC approved)

• A Straightforward Route to Aromatic Excited States in Molecular Motors thatImproves Photochemical EfficiencyJ. Wang, B. Oruganti and B. DurbeejChemPhotoChem 2019, 3, 1-12, (Scopus)

• Probabilistic Linear Programming in Project ManagementN. Ravi ShankarIntl. J. Applied Engg. Research, 2019, 14 (4): 936-941 (UGC approved)

• Spectroscopic and FMO Studies of Cholesteryl Stereate Complexes for ElectroopticalActivityS. Deepthi, A. Jha and R. Shankar Kumar Ch.Phys. Chem. Res., 7 ,No. 1,27-36, March 2019. (Scopus)

• Spectroscopic and FMO Studies of Cholesteryl Stereate Complexes for ElectroopticalActivityDeepthi S, Anjali Jha and Ravi Shankar Kumar ChPhysical Chemistry Research 7, 1, (2019), 27-36. (Scopus)

• A perspective on the diagnostics, prognostics, and therapeutics of microRNAs of triple-negative breast cancerRama Rao MallaBiophysical Reviews, 2019 (Scopus)

• Comparative anticancer study on procyanidin C1 against receptor positive and receptor negative breast cancer.Rama Rao MallaNatural Products Research, Jan 8:1-8, 2019 (Scopus)

• Variability of Physico - chemical characteristics of peri urban soils

Ram Sailesh, A, Mohini Rani S, Jagadeeeswara Rao K, Suresh Kumar K &

Srinivas N

Poll Res. 38 (1): 151-158 (2019) (Scopus)

Publications

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Book Chapters

• Terpenoids as Potential Targeted Therapeutics of Pancreatic Cancer: Current Advances and Future Directions. Breaking Tolerance to Pancreatic Cancer Unresponsiveness to ChemotherapyRama Rao MallaElsevier, 2019 (ISBN: 9780128176610)

• Oxidative Stress and Leaf Senescence: Important Insights in Senescence Signalling and Control in PlantsVinay Kumar, Tushar Khare, Amrita Srivastav, Challa Surekha, et al.,Academic Press, Elsevier, ISBN: 978012813187-9, Pg. No. 139-163.

Publications

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Publish your work in indexed journals not in Predatory journal

Publishing an article in a predatory journal implies that your research is

not good enough to be published in a legitimate journal.

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• Dr K Lakshun Naidu, Dept. of Physics and Electrics. Attended and presented

Poster

International conference on “Nanoscience and nanotechnology ICONN

2019”

Organized by SRM University, Chennai.

21st -23rd January 2019

• Dr. P Gopala Krishna , Dept. of Physics and Electrics. Participated and presentedposters entitled “SERS activity of fragmented Ag nanowires by picosecond laserpulses” and “ Nonlinear optical studies of Silver nanowires”.International conference on “Nanoscience and nanotechnology ICONN 2019”Organized by SRM University, Chennai.21st -23rd January 2019

• Dr. P. Sri Harikrishna, Dept. of Applied Mathematics. Participated3-Day faculty development program on “Recent Advancements in ComputerScience”Organized by Centre for Learning and Sustainability and Department of ComputerScience, GIS, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam01st -03rd February 2019

• Dr.N.Sandhya Rani & Dr. Biswajit Rath, Dept. of Applied Mathematics. Resourcepersons.Workshop, “Recent Trends in Applied Sciences & Computer Applications”.Organised by Dept. of Applied Mathematics, Electronics and Physics, Chemistry andComputer Science, GIS, GITAM (Deemed to be University), VSKP.15th &16th February 2019

• Dr. P.Lalitha, Dept. of Microbiology and FST.Attended a refresher course on “Advances in Molecular Biology” in IISc, Bengaluru28th January to 10th February 2019

• Prof. N. Srinivas, Dept. of Environmental Studies.

Invited talk on Sustainable management of Solid waste for health and hygiene

International Conference on “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – 2019”

(WASH-2019)

organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University,

Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh23rd & 24th February 2019

Participations

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• Dr P Kanaka Raju, Dept. of Physics and Electrics.Attended a workshop on "VLSI Fabrication Technology and IoT using Adruino"Organized by UGC-NRC, School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.10th –16th March 2019

• Dr.N.Sandhya Rani , Dept. of Applied Mathematics. Presented a paper “Kaluza-Klien Generalized Ghost Polytropic Gas Model Of Dark Energy in Brans-DickeTheory of Gravitation”International seminar on “Recent inventions and innovations in mathematicasciences (ICRIIMS-2019)”.Organized by the dept of Applied mathematics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.28th February and 1st March 2019

• Dr. V.Sireesha, Dept. of Applied Mathematics. Presented a paper entitle“A decisionmaking approach for interval valued trapezoidal intuitionistic fuzzy MCGDMproblems with completely unknown criteria weights using ambiguity index ”International seminar on “Recent inventions and innovations in mathematicalsciences (ICRIIMS-2019)”Organized by the dept of Applied mathematics, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.28th February and 1st March 2019

• Dr. D.Suryakala, Dept. of Chemistry. Participated and presented paper.International conference, IconPAC-2019Organized by K.L. Education Foundation, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh , INDIA08th and 09th March 2019

• Dr T Durga Rao, Dept. of Physics and Electrics. Invited speakerNational Conference on “Physics and Chemistry of Functional Materials (PCFM2019)”Organized by School of Technology, GITAM Hyderabad, India during 21-22, February2019 gave an invited talk on “Predicting High Magnetoelectric Coupling in GdSubstituted BiFeO3”.

• Ch. Pavana Jyothi, Venkata Prakash P, Dept. of Microbiology and FST. Participated.National seminar on “Impact of fermented rice on human health, Innovation andnew horizons in microbial technology (NCINHMT-2019) sponsored by UGC-SAP DRS IIOrganized by SPMVV, Tirupati.6th and 7th March, 2019

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• Dr. Padmavathi Bandaru, Dept. of Environmental Studies.Presented a paper entitled “Heavy metal contamination in industrial areas ofVisakhapatnam”International Conference on “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – 2019” (WASH-2019)organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, SrikakulamAndhra Pradesh23rd & 24th February 2019

• Dr. L.Vaikunta Rao, Dept. of Chemistry.Presented a paper entitled “Determination of free bromine in ethyl pyruvate sampleusing oxidation process by titration method”2-Day UGC sponsored National Conference on “Emerging Biotechnologicaltechniques in Environmental Sustainability”organized by Dept. of Environmental Studies and Dept. of Biotechnology, AndhraLoyola College, Vijayawada6th & 7th March 2019

• Dr. L.Vaikunta Rao, Dept. of Chemistry.Presented a paper entitled “Estimation of Methyl Iodide (CH3I) content in Effluentfrom Pharma Industry”International Conference on “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – 2019” (WASH-2019)organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, SrikakulamAndhra Pradesh23rd & 24th February 2019

• Dr. B. Veerendra Kumar, Dept. of BiotechnologyPresented a paper entitled “Identifying bioremediating microorganisms and mediaoptimization for better activity”International Conference on “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – 2019” (WASH-2019)organized by Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, SrikakulamAndhra Pradesh23rd & 24th February 2019

• Dr. M. Anitha, Dept. of BiotechnologyPresented a paper entitled “Differentially regulated silk gland miRNAs hampers silkproduction in dichlorvos affected mulberry silkworms”6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Sericulture and Insect Biotechnology (APSERI-2019),Mysore2nd to 4th March, 2019

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M. Sahit, B. Sarada Sudheshna, B. Pooja and T.SharanyaB.Sc. (Mathematical Sciences, II Sem)1st prizeModel on “Hydraulic Powered ROBOTIC ARM”Science Expo-2019, GIS28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Ramani Alekhya Dasari, Jakkapu Sravathi,Nadaf Samsad and A. ManoharB.Sc.(Mathematical Sciences, II Semester )2nd prizeModel “Hydro Electricity Generation”Science Expo-2019, GIS28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Jayanta Kumar Pal, A. Umashankar Rao, A.ManoharB.Sc. (Mathematical Sciences)Participated in 2-day workshop on “PythonProgramming”Organized by Dignique TechLabs inassociation with Cognizance , IIT Roorkee15th -17th March, 2019

Devash Shankar, Anantha Mallick,Bidyananda Karam, Ashish Kumar and Anil. GB.Sc. Biochemistry, II Semester )1st prize, Model: Stem cells go to SchoolScience Expo-2019, GIS, 28th Feb-2nd March2019

Ms. D. ShyamalaResearch Scholar (Part Time)Qualified ICAR NET 2019Supervisor : Dr.P.LalithaDept of Microbiology and FST 13

Karishma S, Harishitha Reddy S and Sai Nikitha MB.Sc. (Biochemistry, II Semester )2nd prizeScience Expo-2019, GIS, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

N. Sri Lalitha Madhuri & GroupDept. of Biotechnology1st prizeScience Expo-2019, GIS, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Sai Meghana K & GroupDept. of Biotechnology2nd prizeScience Expo-2019, GIS, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Ms. NSL MadhuriDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, Essay WritingScience Expo-2019, GIS, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

M YashwantB.Sc. (Mathematical Sciences, IV Semester )Participated2-day workshop on “Image Processing using MATLAB”Organized by Dignique Tech Labs in association withCognizance, IIT Roorkee, 15th -17th March, 2019

Mr. K. NikhilDept. of Biotechnology1st prize, ElocutionScience Expo-2019, GIS , 28th Feb-2nd March 2019 14

Ms. G.V.S. Lakshmi SowmyaDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, ElocutionNational Science Day, 28th February - 2nd March 2019

Ms. G. RavaliDept. of Biotechnology3rd prize, ElocutionNational Science Day, 28th Feb - 2nd March 2019

Ms. Ch. Anjani SarvaniDept. of Biotechnology1st prize, Drawing and PaintingNational Science Day, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Ms. K.L. MounicaDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, Drawing and PaintingNational Science Day, 28th Feb -2nd March 2019

Mr. Santosh KumarDept. of Biotechnology1st prize, QuizNational Science Day, 28th February -2nd March 2019

Mr. V. GyaneshDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, QuizNational Science Day, 28th Feb -2nd March 2019

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K. Venkata SrikanthB.Sc. (Mathematical Sciences)Participated2-day workshop on “Ethical Hacking andCyber Security”Organized by Dignique Tech Labs inassociation with Cognizance, IIT Roorkee15th -17th March, 2019

Smiriti Mandal, Kuljeet Kaur andP. ChandrasekharM.Sc. Microbiology1st prize, Model on “Sewage treatmentplant” Science Expo-2019, GIS28th Feb-2nd March 2019

B. Jeesita, D. Nalanda and Y. AnushaM.Sc. Microbiology1st prize, Model on “Crispy Chicken and Ragi Millet Cake”Science Expo-2019, GIS , 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Venkata Prakash PResearch ScholarDept of Microbiology and FSTPresented a poster on “Applications ofMarine Microbes”World Ocean Science Congress -2019Organized by Andhra University25th to 27th February 2019

N. Priyanka PriyadarshiniDept. of Environmental Studies3rd prize, Essay writing competitionScience Expo-2019, GIS28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Ms. G.V.S. Lakshmi SowmyaDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, ElocutionNational Science Day, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Ms. T. ChandrikaDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, QuizNational Science Day, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

Mr. Y.M.A. StevenDept. of Biotechnology2nd prize, QuizNational Science Day, 28th Feb-2nd March 2019

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Akula Hari Kalyan, Boddu Lavanya, Ch Laya, KonathalaRavi Kiran, Vangala Vinay Kumar, Sabbavarapu LoveKumar, Pallikala Sangeetha, Ramani Alekhya Dasar,Guttula Tirumala Satya Sai Sundar, Karedla VenkataSandeep KumarB.Sc. Mathematical SciencesNSS Special campOrganized by GIS, GITAM at Visakha Seva Sadan HighSchool,Visakhapatnam.20th, 23rd and 25th of March 2019

L.Lakshmana Rao, K. Ravi KiranB.Sc. Mathematical Sciences(1st and 3rd persons from left side)Secured Runners-Up prizeVolleyball (M) Inter Collegiate Games and Sportsmeet, 2018-2019.GITAM (Deemed to be University)

Mr. B. Leela Maheswara RaoDept. of ChemistryAwarded Ph D degree in Feb 2019Research guide: Dr. Anjali Jha.

Kottakki Naveen Kumar, Research Scholar,Dept. of ChemistryBest poster awardNational conference on “organic moleculesas Synthons & reagents for innovations”Organized by Dept. of Chemistry, IIT, Roorkee8th February 2019,

Mr. Manas Ranjan,M.Sc. Int. Chemistry, Dept. of Chemistry3rd prize in Monoact Spring festOrganized by IIT Kharagpur24th -27th January 2019

Mr.V.Bhargav, M.Sc. Int. ChemistryDept. of Chemistry1st prize in QUIZ CompetitionConsolation prize in elocutionGITAM (Deemed to be University)28th Feb 2019

Ch.Harika, M.Sc. Integrated ChemistryDept. of Chemistry2nd prize in Rangoli CompetitionGITAM (Deemed to be University)28th Feb 2019

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C. K. Reddy, Sahoo, Babu, Sivakrishna, JyothiPoonam (MCA)Dept. of Computer Science1st prizeModel: Automatic Accident Control Systemon Railway TracksScience Expo-2019, 28th Feb 2019

Mr. G. Goutham (MCA)Dept. of Computer Science2nd prizeModel: Electrical car for disable personsScience Expo-201928th Feb 2019

M. Dora Babu (MCA), S.LakshmiNarayana (MCA), T.Mounikesh(BCA), B.Akhil Kumar (BCA), B.JohnJeremiah (BCA)

Participated in “VIKASA VARADHI”Organiged by Government ofAndhra Pradesh 13th -18th February2019

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GIS IN MEDIA

SCIENCE EXPO-2019(28.2.2019 TO 1.3.2019)

New Principal to GIS(06.01.2019)

NSS CAMP ORGANISED BY GIS NSS UNIT (25.3.2019)

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GIS IN MEDIA

SCIENCE EXPO-2019(28.2.2019 TO 1.3.2019)

INTER UNIVERSITY GAMES (6.3.2019)

Sports - Cricket (15.3.2019)

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LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

Jupiter's unknown journey revealed(March 22, 2019)The giant planet Jupiter was formed four timesfurther from the sun than its current orbit, andmigrated inwards in the solar system over aperiod of 700,000 years. Researchers foundproof of this incredible journey thanks to agroup of asteroids close to Jupiter.

more…https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190322105706.htm

High-fructose corn syrup boosts intestinaltumor growth in mice (March 21, 2019)Consuming a daily modest amount of high-fructose corn syrup -- the equivalent of peopledrinking about 12 ounces of a sugar-sweetenedbeverage daily -- accelerates the growth ofintestinal tumors in mouse models of thedisease, independently of obesity, according tonew research.

more…https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190321141924.htm

Researchers create hydrogen fuel fromseawater (March 18, 2019)Splitting water into hydrogen and oxygenpresents an alternative to fossil fuels, butpurified water is a precious resource. A team hasnow developed a way to harness seawater --Earth's most abundant source -- for chemicalenergy.

more ….https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318151726.htm

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LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

Implant could better track brain medicationeffectiveness (March 28, 2019)Purdue University engineers have built a tiny,flexible sensor that is faster and more precise thanpast attempts at tracking this chemical, calledglutamate. The sensor, an implantable device onthe spinal cord, is primarily a research tool fortesting in animal models, but could find futureclinical use as a way to monitor whether a drug forneurotrauma or brain disease is working.

more…https://nano-magazine.com/news

‘The airborne filtration system charged byelectrostatic (March 27, 2019)The Department of Mechanical Engineering ofThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hasrecently developed an electrostatically chargednanofiber filter with multiple separator layers,which can capture pollutant particles that arebelow 100 nm in diameter (covering the mostcommon airborne nano-particles and viruses).The novel nanofiber filter demonstrates betterperformance in terms of breathability, filtrationefficiency (10 percent higher than theconventional electret microfiber filter), and shelflife (up to 90 days).More….https://nano-magazine.com/news

Karen Uhlenbeck is First Woman toWin Abel Prize for Mathematics-2019Dr. Uhlenbeck helped pioneer geometric analysis,developing techniques now commonly used bymany mathematicians. Karen Uhlenbeckpublished many of her major papers in her late30s and received a MacArthur Fellowship in 1983.more…https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/19/science/

karen-uhlenbeck-abel-prize.html

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FORTH COMING EVENTS

International Union of Materials ResearchSocieties (IUMRS) InternationalConference in Asia 2019 to be held fromthe 22th to 26th of September 2019, inPerth, Western Australia.https://iumrs-ica2019.com/

Materials Research Society of Singapore(MRS-S) will be organizing the 10thedition of the conference series from 23to 28 June 2019 in Singapore.https://icmat2019.mrs.org.sg/

The mission of the American Associationfor Cancer Research (AACR) is to preventand cure cancer through research,education, communication, collaboration,funding, and advocacy. Through itsprograms and services, the AACR fostersresearch in cancer and related biomedicalscience.AACR Annual Meeting , March 29th - Apr3rd , 2019.

ICNEE 20192019 2nd International Conference on New Energy and Environment Engineering (ICNEE 2019)—JA, ScopusSingapore, May 3-5, 2019. http://www.icnee.org/

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