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REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION COIMBATORE CHAPTER KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE PREMISES COIMBATORE 641 029 Submitted by Dr. C.A. VASUKI CONVENER, COIMBATORE CHAPTER INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION & SECRETARY & DIRECTOR KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE COIMBATORE 641 029. 2018-19

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REPORT

ON THE

ACTIVITIES OF

INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION

COIMBATORE CHAPTER

KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

PREMISES

COIMBATORE – 641 029

Submitted by

Dr. C.A. VASUKI

CONVENER, COIMBATORE CHAPTER

INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION

&

SECRETARY & DIRECTOR

KONGUNADU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

COIMBATORE – 641 029.

2018-19

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INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION

COIMBATORE CHAPTER

Committee members

Convener : Dr. C.A. Vasuki

Secretary and Director

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Treasurer : Dr. S. Paulsamy

Dean, Academic and R&D

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Members : Dr. S. Binukumari

Assistant Professor of Zoology

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Dr. S. M. Vigneshwaran

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Dr. M.S. Sivaramkumar

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

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INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION

COIMBATORE CHAPTER

ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT

S.No. Programme Title Date Page

No.

1. Special

Programme Celebration of 4

th International Yoga Day 21.06.2018 1

2. Workshop

Workshop on ‘The Role of NSS

Volunteers in Technology Transfer to the

Rural Area’

06.07.2018 3

3. Workshop Workshop on ‘Molecular Biology

Techniques’ 06.08.2018 5

4. Seminar International Seminar on ‘Advances in

Genomics and Proteomics (AGP –2018)’ 07.08.2018 7

5. Workshop

International Workshop on ‘Approaches

in Basic and Applied Research in Science

and Technology’

10.08.2018 9

6. Workshop Workshop on ‘Mushroom Cultivation

and Spawn Production’ 06.09.2018 11

7. Seminar National Seminar on ‘New Vistas in

Biological Sciences’ 11.09.2018 13

8. Hands on

training

National Level Training Programme on

‘HPLC Technique’ 20.09.2018 15

9. Special Lecture

Special lecture on ‘Science Behind the

Traditional Knowledge on Healthcare of

Women’

25.09.2018 16

10. Symposium International Symposium on ‘Trends in

Solar Cell Research’ 03.10.2018 18

11. Workshop Workshop on ‘Plant Microtechniques’ 04.10.2018 20

12. Workshop Workshop on ‘DNA Taxonomy and

Phylogeny’ 05.10.2018 22

13. Workshop Workshop on ‘Biostatistical Analysis

Through SPSS Software Package’ 08.10.2018 23

14. Workshop International Workshop on ‘Tiny Seeds

with Global Wonders’ 11.10.2018 25

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15. Awareness

programme

Creating Scientific Aptitude Among the

School Students 12.10.2018 26

16. Workshop Workshop on ‘Fluorescent Microscopy’ 13.10.2018 30

17. Workshop Workshop on ‘Plant Genomic

Transformation’ 08.12.2018 31

18. Special lecture Special lecture on ‘Biodiversity of

Eastern Ghats and its conservation’ 14.12.2018 32

19. Conference

2nd

International Conference on ‘Current

Scenario in Pure and Applied

Mathematics’

03.01.2019 33

20. Awareness

programme

Career Guidance Programme for Life

Science Students 18.02.2019 36

21. Conference International Conference on ‘Innovations

in Chemical Sciences -2019’ 19.02.2019 38

22. Seminar National Seminar on ‘Astrophysics –

Exploring the Universe’ 21.02.2019 42

23. Science Day

Celebrations

National Science Day Celebrations

(TESLA FEST-2019)

26th

27th

&

28th

Feb, 2019 44

24. Seminar

Research Networking programme on

‘Nanobioformulations in Siddha

Medicine’

27.02.2019 51

25. Hands on

training

Extension Training Programme on

‘Bonsai Techniques’ 03.03.2019 53

26. Workshop National Workshop on ‘Research

Methodology’ 08.03.2019 55

27. Workshop Workshop on ‘Cell Culture Techniques’ 11.03.2019 57

28. Seminar National Seminar on ‘Applications of

Mathematics in Physical Sciences’ 14.03.2019 61

29. Hands on

training Hands on Training on ‘Soap Making’ 20.03.2019 64

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PROGRAMME – 1

Celebration of 4th

International Yoga Day, 21.06.2018

The Yoga and Meditation Centre of Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore celebrated 4th International Day of Yoga on 21.06.2018 as per the

instructions laid by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi

[circular No.F.14-13/2015(CPP-II) dated 13th March 2018]. The event began at

06.30 am in the college premises. Our college students along with National

Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteers, National Cadet Crops (NCC) cadets, Youth

Red Cross (YRC) volunteers, Teaching and Non-teaching staff members

numbering 385 actively participated. Dr.V.Balasubramaniam, Principal of the

college welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest instructors of the

programme. Mr. Sunil and team, Yoga Instructors from Isha Yoga Centre,

Coimbatore gave a talk on the importance of Yoga practice in day to day life

and demonstrated the Yoga asanas. They explained the practice of yoga and

briefed the precautionary measures to be taken care of while performing yoga

asanas. All the participants performed Yoga Namaskar and Nadi suddhi. The

participants were delighted to perform the yoga asanas that transforms body and

mind. Mr. Hari Prakash of II B.Sc Zoology and Mr.Hariharan of I B.Sc

Computer Science of the host college, Kongunadu Arts and Science College

demonstrated some yoga asanas and elaborated the value of each asana for a

healthy life. Dr. K. Muthukumar, Assistant Professor of Tamil proposed Vote of

thanks.

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Dr.V.Balasubramaniam, Principal of the College has welcomed the gathering Demonstration of Yoga by the instructor

Participants performing the Yoga Namaskar Mr. Hari Prakash of II B.Sc Zoology performing the yoga asana

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PROGRAMME – 2

Workshop on „The Role of NSS Volunteers in Technology

Transfer to the Rural Area‟

Indian Science Congress Association Coimbatore Chapter and The

National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Kongunadu Arts and Science College

organized an one day workshop on “The Role of NSS Volunteers in Technology

Transfer to the Rural Area” in Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore on 06.07.2018.

Dr. R. Velmurugan, NSS Programme Officer, Unit-I of Kongunadu Arts

and Science College welcomed the gathering. Principal Dr. V.

Balasubramaniam presided over the workshop. The Chief Executive Officer of

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Dr. V. Chinnusamy offered felicitation.

The special guest Mrs. R. Rani, Training coordinator, NSS-Empanelled

Training Institution (ETI), Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore

inspired and motivated the students with her speech on “The Role of NSS

Volunteers in Technology Transfer to the Rural Area”. A total number of 502

volunteers were actively participated in the workshop. Dr. K. Palanivel, NSS

Programme Officer, Unit-IV of Kongunadu Arts and Science College proposed

vote of thanks.

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Dr. R. Velmurugan, NSS- Programme Officer welcomed the gathering Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal of our college delivered presidential address

Mrs. R. Rani, Training Coordinator, NSS-ETI, Avinashilingam

Deemed University, Coimbatore delivered a lecture in the Workshop Participants at a glance

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PROGRAMME – 3

Workshop on „Molecular Biology Techniques‟

Department of Biochemistry (UG) and PG & Research Department of

Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, jointly

organized one day workshop on “Molecular biology techniques” sponsored by

ISCA at the college premises on 06.08.2018. Eighty participants including

students, research scholars and faculty members have been benefited by the

workshop.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari

Assistant Professor and Head

Department of Biotechnology

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Molecular Biology Techniques

2. Dr.R.Amsaveni and Mr.M .Gogul Ramnath

Assistant Professors

Department of Biotechnology

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Hands on training on „Genomic

and plasmid DNA isolation‟

3. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Dr.R.Amsaveni and

Mr.M .Gogul Ramnath

Assistant Professors

Department of Biotechnology

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Hands on training on

„Restriction digestion‟

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Inauguration of workshop on “Molecular biology techniques” Lecture by Dr.V.Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head,

Department of Biotechnology, KASC

Mr.M.Gogul Ramnath, Assistant Professors in Biotechnology, KASC,

gave hands on training on genomic and plasmid DNA isolation Students performing the techniques during the workshop

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PROGRAMME – 4

International Seminar on

„Advances in Genomics and Proteomics (AGP –2018)‟

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore organized an One day International Seminar on

Advances in Genomics and Proteomics “(AGP –2018)” on 07.08.2017 in

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Five hundred and three

participants from various institutions got benefited out of this seminar.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr.Vignesh Ramesh

Post Doctoral Scientist

University of California

Irvine, CA, USA

Integrative Functional

Genomics analysis reveals

distinct molecular mechanistic

features of Hepatocellular

carcinoma

2. Dr.R.Sivasamy

Assistant Professor

Department of Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University

Coimbatore

Genes, Proteins and Diseases

3. Dr.R.Kannan

Associate Professor

Department of Botany

N.G.M. College

Pollachi, Coimbatore

Proteomics and Herbal Drug

Discovery

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Distinguished guests on the Dias Lecture by Dr. Vignesh Ramesh, Post Doctoral Scientist, University of

California, Irvine, CA, USA

Lecture by Dr. R. Sivasamy, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Human Genetics

and Molecular biology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Posters presentation at a galance

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PROGRAMME – 5

International Workshop on

“Approaches in Basic and Applied Research in Science and

Technology”

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter and PG and

Research Department of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts & Science College,

Coimbatore jointly organized an International workshop on “Approaches in

Basic & Applied Research in Science & Technology” held on 10th August 2018

in Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr. Ramesh Sivanpillai

Research Scientist- Senior

WY GIS Centre and Department of

Botany University of Wyoming

Laramie, USA

Publishing Scientific Results:

Tips and Suggestions for

Research Scholars

2. Dr. A. Chandramohan

Associate Professor and Head

Department of Chemistry

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya

College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore

Recent developments in

chemical science research

A total number of 170 participants at scholar and student levels from

Kongunadu Arts and Science College and other colleges and Universities

attended and got benefit.

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Dignitaries on the Dias Special lecture by Dr. Ramesh Sivanpillai, University of Wyoming,

Laramie, USA

Special lecture by Dr. A. Chandramohan, Dept. of Chemistry,

SRMVCAS, Coimbatore

A view of participants

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PROGRAMME – 6

Workshop on „Mushroom Cultivation and Spawn Production‟

Departments of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized one day workshop on

“Mushroom Cultivation and Spawn Production” at the college premises on

06.09.2018 sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Coimbatore chapter.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr. S. Krishnakumari

Associate Professor in Biochemistry

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

An overview on cultivation

technology of Oyster, milky and

paddy straw mushroom

2. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari

Assistant Professor and Head

Department of Biotechnology

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Spawn production

3. Dr. M. Kalaiselvi

Assistant Professor in Biochemistry

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Medicinal value of mushrooms

4. Dr. S. Kathiravan,

Assistant Professor (Biochemistry)

Mr. M. Karthik,

Ph.D., Research Scholar (Biochemistry),

and

Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari

Assistant Professor & Head

(Biotechnology)

Kongunadu Arts and Science College

Coimbatore

Hands-on training on

„Cultivation technology of

different mushrooms and stages

of spawn production‟

About 150 participants including students, research scholars and faculty members

from various institutions and host institution have got benefit by this workshop.

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Inauguration of workshop on „Mushroom Cultivation and Spawn Production‟

Hands-on training on „Cultivation technology of different mushrooms and stages of spawn production‟

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PROGRAMME – 7

National Seminar on „New Vistas in Biological Sciences‟

Dr. M. Aruchami Research Foundation, PG and Research Departments of

Biochemistry and Zoology & Research and Development Cell of Kongunadu

Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized a National Seminar on

„New Vistas in Biological Sciences‟ at the college premises on 11.09.2018

sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter. About

160 participants from various departments were participated in the seminar and

got benefit.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr. A. Balu

Scientist – E

Division of Entomology

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree

Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore

Insect Pest of Tree Species and

Their Management

2. Dr. N. Senthil Kumar

Scientist – E

Division of Bioprospecting

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree

Breeding (IFGTB), Coimbatore

Bioprospecting of Renewable

Forest Resources

3. Dr. B. Sundaran

Deputy Director

Pasteur institute of India

Coonoor

Observation and Science

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Inaugural address by Dr.V. Balasubramaniyam, Principal,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean, Academic and R & D, KASC felicitates the

gathering

Lecture by Dr. A. Balu on „Insect Pest of Tree Species and Their

Management‟ Lecture by Dr. B. Sundaran on „Observation and Science‟

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PROGRAMME – 8

National Level Training Programme on „HPLC Technique‟

PG and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College organized one day National Level Training Programme on HPLC

technique on 20.09.2018, sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association,

Coimbatore chapter. Resource person Mr. Vinothkumar, Amkette Analytics

Ltd, Mumbai delivered the lecture on instrumentation, working principle,

applications and trouble shooting of HPLC in morning session. During

afternoon session participants were trained with HPLC instrument and sample

injection and result analysis. Critical steps like solvent selection, sample

preparation, column washing, data interpretation and instrument maintenance,

etc were taught to the participants by the resource person. A total number of 90

participants including PG students, Ph.D., research scholars and faculty

members attended and benefitted.

Dignitaries on the dias

Lecture by Mr. Vinothkumar, Amkette

Analytics Ltd, Mumbai

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PROGRAMME – 9

Special lecture on „Science behind the traditional knowledge on

healthcare of women‟

A special lecture on “Science behind the traditional knowledge on

healthcare of women” was arranged on 25.09.2018 by the Department of

Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, sponsored by Indian Science

Congress Association (ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter. Two hundred and ten

women participants from various departments participated in this programme

and got benefitted.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Smt. Sangitha Varier

South Zonal Secretary of Ekal Abhyan

Coimbatore

Science and our Culture

2. Smt. Lakshmi Suryanarayan

Social worker of Mahila Wing of Ekal

Abhiyan

Coimbatore

Management of Anaemia

through home remedies

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Dignitaries on the dias Lecture by Smt. Sangitha Varier, South Zonal Secretary of Ekal

Abhyan, Coimbatore

Lecture by Smt. Lakshmi Suryanarayan

Social worker of Mahila Wing of Ekal Abhiyan, Coimbatore Distribution of Home Remedy booklets on Anemia to the students

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PROGRAMME – 10

International Symposium on „Trends in Solar Cell Research‟

An International Symposium on “Trends in Solar Cell Research” was

organized by the Department of Physics & Chemistry (PG) and sponsored

by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter on

3.10.2018. Total number of 509 participants (206 participants from various

colleges in and around Coimbatore, Pollachi, Gobichettipalayam, Udumalpet

and 303 participants from various departments of Kongunadu Arts and Science

College) participated in the symposium.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr. N. Muthukumarasamy

Professor and Head

Department of Physics

Coimbatore Institute of Technology

Coimbatore

Dye Sensitized and

Perovskite Solar Cells

2. Dr. Govindarajan Saranya

Beijing Computational Science and

Research Center

Beijing, China

Quantum Dot Sensitized

Solar Cells (QDSSC)

3. Dr. R. Balasundaraprabhu

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics

PSG College of Technology

Coimbatore

TCO (Transparent

Conducting Oxides) for

Solar Cells

4. Dr. S. Prasanna

Associate Professor

Department of Physics

PSG College of Technology

Coimbatore

Thin Film Solar Cells

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Dignitaries on the dias Lecture on Dye Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells by

Dr. N. Muthukumarasamy

Lecture on Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells by

Dr. Govindarajan Saranya, China

Lecture on TCO for Solar Cells Dr. R. Balasundaraprabhu,

Coimbatore

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PROGRAMME – 11

Workshop on „Plant microtechniques‟

The Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College,

Coimbatore organized a One day workshop on „Plant Microtechniques‟ on

04.10.2018, sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA),

Coimbatore Chapter. Dr. P. Mehalingam, Assistant Professor of Botany, V.H.N.

Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhnagar delivered the special lecture on

“Microtechniques‟. In his lecture he explained the technical aspect on the

preparation of permanent microscope slides from living materials and explained

the various aspects of microtomy such as fixing, dehydration, infiltration,

embedding, staining and mounting and their importance in the field of

pharmacogonosy. In the afternoon session, he gave the hands-on training on the

preparation of permanent slide. Participants were actively involved and

interacted with the resource person. Sixty seven participants from Kongunadu

Arts and Science College and other colleges namely Nehru Arts and Science

College, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, PSGR College for Women,

Coimbatore and Vellalar College for Women, Erode have attended the

workshop. The deliberations of the workshop are most useful for them.

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Invited lecture by Dr. P. Mehalingam, Assistant Professor of Botany, V.H.N.

Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhnagar A view of audience

Hands – on training on Plant Microtechniques

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PROGRAMME – 12

Workshop on „DNA taxonomy and phylogeny‟

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore organized One day workshop on “DNA taxonomy

and phylogeny” sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore

chapter at the college premises on 05.10.2018. The aim of this workshop is to

make the young and aspiring participants to acquire knowledge on DNA

taxonomy and phylogeny. The lecture on “Basic concepts and terms used in

phylogeny” was given by Dr. Amit Kumar, Scientist C, Centre for climate

change studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.

Hands on training regarding the identification of unknown bacteria and its

evolutionary relationship using bioinformatics tools was handled by Dr. Amit

Kumar. About 70 participants including students, research scholars and faculty

members from Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore and various

other institutions have got benefit by this workshop. Certificates were

distributed to all the participants

Lecture by Dr. Amit kumar, Scientist C, Centre for Climate Change Studies,

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

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PROGRAMME – 13

Workshop on „Biostatistical analysis through SPSS software

package‟

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore organized one day workshop on „Biostatistical

analysis through SPSS software package‟ sponsored by ISCA, Coimbatore

chapter at the college premises on 08.10.2018. The aim of this workshop is to

make the young and aspiring participants to acquire knowledge on Biostatistical

analysis for processing biological data. Lecture session was given by Dr. P.

Mariappan, Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of

Zoology, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur. He

highlighted the Data analysis, Random Sampling, Skewed Distribution, p-value,

t-Test and one way ANOVA which are determined efficiently and accurately.

He also enlightened the session on the usage of the SPSS software on the data

editor, t-test, one-way and two-way ANOVA. The session was followed by

hands on training workshop on Biostatistical analysis through SPSS software

package. About 66 participants including students, research scholars and faculty

members have got benefit by the workshop.

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Lecture by Dr. P. Mariappan, Assistant Professor and Head, PG and Research Department

of Zoology, Rajah Serfoji Government College (Autonomous), Thanjavur

Hands on training on the workshop „Biostatistical analysis through SPSS software package‟ to the

participants

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PROGRAMME – 14

International Workshop on „Tiny Seeds with Global Wonders‟

PG and Research Departments of Biochemistry, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore organized International Workshop on „Tiny Seeds

with Global Wonders‟ at the college premises on 11.10.2018 sponsored by

Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore Chapter. Dr. Albert

Premkumar, Senior Research Scientist, Department of Ecology, Environment

and Plant Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden gave a lecture and technical

session on „Tiny Seeds with Global Wonders‟ and „Exploring Arabidopsis

Genome Mines‟. About 110 participants from various departments were

participated in the workshop and got benefit.

Lecture by Dr. Albert Premkumar on „Tiny Seeds with Global Wonders‟

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PROGRAMME –15

Creating scientific aptitude among the school students

Department of Zoology with Indian Science Congress Association,

Coimbatore Chapter organized a scientific programme in Corporation Middle

School, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore entitled “Creating Scientific Aptitude Among

The School Students” on 12th October 2018 from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.

MORNING SESSION

Dr.M.Lekeshmanaswamy, Head, Department of Zoology, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College delivered Presidential address. His speeches enlighten

the students knowledge about the current science.

Dr. S. Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, presented special address. On the course

of his speech, he explained the students about the historical findings of

forefathers who discovered without the help of advanced scientific instruments

which are available now.

The programme begin with a thematic lecture on SNAKES by Vikash

Raj. R, III B. Sc., Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College. In his lecture,

he explained the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. He

also clarified the myths on snakes. He explained the measures to be taken

during a snakebite.

Head, Department of Zoology

addressing the students and

teachers of the school

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Arshath Iqram S, III B. Sc., Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College presented a lecture on Entrepreneurship. This was an eye-opening

lecture for students. He explained the need for an entrepreneur and created

awareness on entrepreneurship. He also explained how one could become an

entrepreneur. He explained need of skills to become an entrepreneur.

The students were educated about the importance and science behind the

following...

HUMAN EMBRYO

The spotter of human embryo was shown, their parts and developmental

stages of foetus were discussed.

CELL DIVISION

Stages of mitotic cell division were shown and explained.

STAR FISH / SEA STAR

The biological significance and specific characteristic features of starfish

were discussed.

MOLLUSCAN SHELLS

The biological significance and importance of the shell were explained.

CORALS

The importance of maintaining the corals, their role in maintaining the

environment, their relationship with the clown fish was also explained.

Students are curiously learning

the snake awareness!!

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The following slides were displayed and discussed

AMOEBA

RED BLOOD CELLS

PARAMEACIUM

A documentary on Climatic Change screened to the students by

Dr. R. Venkitachalam, Assistant Professor of Zoology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College. The documentary educated the students about the course,

reason, cause, solutions, and problems for climate change.

AFTERNOON SESSION:

Competition was conducted to encourage and showcase student‟s talent.

The students were happily participated and enjoyed. Drawing and story writing

competitions were conducted from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.

25 Students were participated and the stories written by students were

mind-blowing. Similarly lots of beautiful drawings were also drawn by the

students.

Quiz competition was organized from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The awareness programme on Swachh Bharat mission displayed through

wall painting in Corporation Middle School, Thudiyalur by

Basu Nair (I B. Sc., Zoology) which educates the school students.

Students showing the new world of

science by presenting scientific slides

in the microscope and students are

sincerely learning biology behind

each slide.

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At the end, valedictory function was organized and students were

presented with prizes to encourage their talents.

Basu Nair (I B. Sc., Zoology) gave an awareness programme on

SWATCHH BHARAT among school students by wall painting

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PROGRAMME –16

Workshop on „Fluorescent microscopy‟

PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College, Coimbatore organized Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Coimbatore chapter sponsored workshop on „Fluorescent Microscopy‟ at the college

premises on 13.10.2018. The lecture cum demo on “Application of fluorescent

microscopy in bacterial cells, insect and mammal cell lines using fluorescent dyes”

was given by Mr. Anandharasan, Assistant Manager, Olympus, Chennai. The

participants had observed the use of fluorescent microscopy in various cells. About 20

participants including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from the

host institution have participated and got benefit by this workshop.

Mr. Anandharasan, Assistant Manager, Olympus, Chennai along with the participants

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PROGRAMME –17

Workshop on „Plant Genomic Transformation‟

UG, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College organized Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Coimbatore

Chapter sponsored One day workshop on „Plant Genomic Transformation‟ in the

college premises on 08.12.2018. Ms. P. Karthika and Mr. Amal T Cheeran, the

Research Scholars, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore were

the resource persons. The former delivered lecture on “Cell Suspension” and later

gave lecture on “Agrobacterium mediated Gene Transfer”. The participants were

demonstrated with the Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer in various stages by

resource persons. All participants had hands-on training on the above technologies.

Thirty participants which include students, research scholars and faculty members

from host institution got benefit by this workshop.

Lecture by Ms. P. Karthika, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

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PROGRAMME –18

Special lecture on „Biodiversity of Eastern Ghats and its

conservation‟

The Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

organized a special lecture on 14.12.2018, sponsored by Indian Science Congress

Association (ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter. Dr. T. Pullaiah, Former Professor and

Head, Department of Botany, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur (AP).

delivered a lecture on „Biodiversity of Eastern Ghats and its conservation‟. In his

lecture he highlighted the importance of Eastern Ghats in terms of their services and

providing ecological security and its conservation strategies. Eighty two participants

from our college have attended the lecture. The deliberations are most useful for them.

Lecture by Dr. T. Pullaiah, Former Professor and Head, Department of Botany, Sri

Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur (AP)

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PROGRAMME –19

2nd

International Conference on „Current Scenario in Pure and

Applied Mathematics‟ (ICCSPAM - 2019)

The PG and Research Department of Mathematics of Kongunadu Arts and

Science College organized the 2nd

International Conference on Current Scenario in

Pure and Applied Mathematics (ICCSPAM-2019) on 03.01.2019 sponsored by Indian

Science Congress Association (ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter. A special issue of the

American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics (UGC Approved Journal) containing 57 research articles submitted by

the participants was released. The same was also released in online as an e-journal.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr. S. Jeeva Sathya Theesar

Department of Mathematical and Actuarial

Sciences,

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering

and Science,

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UIAR),

Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long

Cheras, 43000 Kajang,

Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Current role of mathematical

research in the era of IoT and

industry 4.0

2. Dr. Sunil Jacob John

Associate Professor and Head,

Department of Mathematics,

National Institute of Technology, Calicut,

Kerala, India

Introduction to persistent

homology

3. Dr. G. Jaya Parthasarathy

Associate Professor of Mathematics,

St.Judges College,

Thoothoor,

Kanyakumari

Neutrosophic sets and

applications

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After the technical sessions, 66 researchers presented their research papers in the

various fields of Pure and Applied Mathematics. The Best Research Paper Award in

each section was also given. The conference was attended by more than 200

participants from various parts of the country to update their knowledge in the field of

Pure and Applied Mathematics.

Dr. S. Jeeva Sathya Theesar, Department of Mathematical and Actuarial Sciences,

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia, while his inaugural address in the

2nd

International Conference on ICCSPAM - 2019

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Releasing of the special issue of the American International Journal of Research in

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (UGC Approved Journal)

A view of audience

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PROGRAMME –20

Career guidance programme for Life Science Students

KASC i–HUB, IPR cell, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore jointly organized Indian

Science Congress Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter sponsored „Career

guidance programme for Life Science Students‟ at the college premises on

18.02.2019. Organizing Secretary, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor

and Head, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest of our programme, Dr. G.

Kalyan Kumar, HCL Technologies, Chennai cum Consultant Scientist of Kavin

Bioresearch, Chennai discussed the various opportunities and diversified jobs

available in the market for Life science students. The participants had observed

the use of fluorescent microscopy in various cells. About 120 participants

including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from the host

institution have participated and benefited by this workshop. Vote of thanks was

proposed by Dr. C. Sowmia, Associate Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College.

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Guest and faculty members of the Biotechnology Department

Lecture by Dr. G. Kalyan Kumar, HCL Technologies, Chennai cum Consultant

Scientist of Kavin Bioresearch, Chennai

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PROGRAMME –21

International Conference on

„Innovations in Chemical Sciences -2019‟

The Department of Chemistry of Kongunadu Arts and Science College

organized the International Conference on „Innovations in Chemical Sciences -

2019‟ on 19.02.2019 sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association

(ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter.

Details of the lectures

The Technical Session- Ion choice from nature was taken by Dr. Sureshkumar

M, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Major in convergence Chemical Industry,

The University of Suwon, South Korea. The field of polymer nano composites is

fascinating from the aspect of integrating the key features of both polymers and nano

materials. He lectured how the Biopolymer in Nano composites can hold high

antimicrobial activist against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis.

Lecture by Dr. Sureshkumar M, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Major in

Convergence Chemical Industry, The University of Suwon, South Korea

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The next note was taken by Dr.C.Jeyabharathi, Scientist, (CSIR_Teaching,

CSIR JRF, GATE,DAAD Fellow) Electroplating & Metal Finishing Division,

CSIR_Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. He

showed the work which proves how identical location transmission electron

microscopic study can be efficient on PtCu Electrocatalysts. In his talk, results from

their investigation on the electrochemical dealloying and degradation of PtCu/C alloy

electrocatalyst for oxygen electroreduction using identical location electro microscopy

and rotating disc voltammetry was discussed.

Lecture by Dr.C.Jeyabharathi, Scientist, (CSIR Teaching, CSIR JRF,

GATE,DAAD Fellow) Electroplating & Metal Finishing Division, CSIR Central

Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

The Technical Session -II was taken by Dr. Nygil Thomas, Assistant

Professor, Department of Chemistry, Nirmalagiri, Kannur, Kerala. He took over

this session regarding the Solution Combustion Synthesis of Nanocrystalline

oxides. He explained the synthesis of nanocrystalline oxides by solution

combustion method. This method was both time saving and energy efficient.

This influence of Fuel to Oxidizer Ratio on Structural, Electrochemical and

Magnetic Properties lead to the development of highly sensitive sensor for

important neurotransmitter, dopamine.

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Lecture by Dr. Nygil Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of

Chemistry, Nirmalagiri, Kannur, Kerala

The next session was handled by Dr. Rajapandian Varatharaj, Post

Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna Mission

Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore-641020. His talk was on

the topic Computational Enzyme Design. He explained the designing of

Enzyme. In addition, the analysis was shown to be valuable in making

predictions of new effective mutations to enhance the enzymatic rate.

Lecture by Dr. Rajapandian Varatharaj, Post Graduate and Research Department of

Chemistry, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

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A view of oral / poster presentations

Feed back from participants

46 oral presentations and 47 poster presentations were made in this conference.

About 110 participants from various departments were participated in the conference

and got benefited. After prize distribution, participants expressed their views and

opinions as feedback of the conference.

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PROGRAMME –22

National Seminar on

„Astrophysics – Exploring the Universe‟

A national seminar sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association,

Coimbatore Chapter on “Astrophysics – Exploring the Universe” was conducted by

the Department of Physics at Kongunadu Arts and Science College Auditorium on

21.02.2019.

Details of the lectures

S.No. Resource person Topic

1. Dr.K.Sakthivel,

Professor of Physics,

Adithya Institute of Technology,

Coimbatore.

Observing the night sky

2. Dr.S.Prasanna,

Associate Professor,

Department of Physics,

PSG college of Technology,

Coimbatore.

Origin and Fate of the Universe

3. Dr.D.Indumathi,

Particle Physicist,

Institute of Mathematical Sciences,

Chennai.

How the Sun shines: Exploring our

particle Universe

&

The India- based Neutrino observatory:

Facts and Fictions

More than 300 students from various colleges in and around Coimbatore

participated in the seminar and got benefit.

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Inaugural function of National Seminar on “Astrophysics – Exploring the Universe”

Dr. D. Indumathi, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai was honoured by HoD of

Physics, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

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PROGRAMME –23

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

(TESLA FEST-2019)

Science day is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm on 28th

of Feb

every year in order to commemorate the invention of Raman Effect in India by the

Indian Physicist, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman for which he was awarded and

honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 1930. Physics department of

Kongunadu Arts and Science College celebrated National Science Day celebrations

for 3 days which was sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA),

Coimbatore Chapter.

DAY 1 - SCIENCE EXHIBITION

National science day celebration started with science exhibition on 26.02.2019

and it was inaugurated by Dr.C.A.Vasuki, Convener, Coimbatore Chapter and

Secretary & Director, Kongunadu Arts and Science College. Exhibits of the students

from various departments gained remarkable attention from visitors and other

students.

DAY 2 - INTER-COLLEGIATE & INTER-DEPARTMENTAL

COMPETITIONS

Various competitions were conducted to the college students on 27.02.2019 to

encourage their interest. Nearly 150 participants from various colleges and various

departments of Kongunadu Arts and Science College have actively participated in the

competitions like Paper presentation, Science fiction Writing, Just a Minute, Quiz and

potpourri. They bagged different prizes by expressing their extraordinary talents.

Prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners by Associate Professor and

Head of the Physics Department of Physics, Dr.M.Dhanam.

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DAY 3- NATIONAL SEMINAR ON

“SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NATION DEVELOPMENT”

National Seminar was conducted on 28.02.2019 in the Auditorium.

Development at any phase is always linked with technology and technology happens

when there is advancement in science. Hence science, technology and development

are all proportional to each other. Modernization in every aspect of life is the greatest

example of implementation of science and technology in every nation. It goes without

saying that, a nation‟s development and prosperity is judged to a large extent by the

status of science and technology of that nation.

Programme started by gracing the occasion with spiritual vibes.

Ms.G.S.Madhuvathani, Secretary of Physics Association welcomed the gathering.

Dr.M.Dhanam, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Physics gave a

preamble to the seminar and introduced the speakers to the gathering. Further the

programme lead to felicitation by Dr.Paulsamy, Dean, Academics and R&D.

Dr.V.Chinnusamy CEO of Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore gave

the presidential address. Dr.Prabhakaran Selvaraj, University of Exeter, alumni of

Kongunadu Arts and Science College was a special guest and he shared his thoughts

regarding pursuing research in UK.

The first session was handled by Captain M.Ramasubramaniam, Officer in

charge, Indian Naval Distributing Authority, Kochi on the topic “Challenging

Research Areas for Nation Development”. He emphasized on looking life as journey

of learning. He quoted “Don‟t celebrate a celebrity, become a celebrity by hard work”.

The session explains the thrust areas of research where advancement is needed for

betterment in naval field.

Dr. Devaraj, Associate Professor of Physics, Government Arts College,

Coimbatore handled the second session on the topic “Opportunities for Science

Graduates”. He focused on the career options for science graduates in various fields

and the list of competitive examinations for undergraduate and post graduate students

for their betterment.

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The third session was handled by Dr.S.K.Krishna, Assistant Professor of

Chemistry, Chikaiah Naicker College, Erode on the topic “Role of Science in Food

and Health”. He energized the audience with his unique way of presentation and

informative talking. He elaborated the pollutions that are caused by the harmful,

deadly chemicals in the food that we eat.

The last session was handled by Dr.Amutha, Assistant Professor of Physics,

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on the Topic “Importance of Science and

Technology in Nation Development”. She discussed about the need of further

developments in the science and technology for the nation‟s development. Finally the

fest ended with the Vote of Thanks by Mr.V.M.Hariharan, Joint Secretary of Physics

Association.

More than 500 students from various colleges in and around Coimbatore

participated in Tesla Fest-2019 and are highly motivated to do higher studies and

research. It also provided a platform to the student‟s creativity and talents.

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Inauguration of TESLA fest 2019 (Science Day Celebration) by Dr.C.A.Vasuki,

Convener, Coimbatore Chapter and Secretary & Director, Kongunadu Arts and

Science College, Coimbatore.

Paper Presentation by an inter-collegiate student.

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Prize distribution for inter-collegiate events by

Dr.M.Dhanam, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Physics.

Inauguration of National seminar on

“Science and Technology for Nation Development”

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Technical Session-1: Challenging Research Areas for Nation Development by

Captain M.Ramasubramaniam, Indian Naval Distributing Authority, Kochi.

Technical session-2: Opportunities for Science Graduates by

Dr.Devaraj, Associate Professor of Physics, Government Arts College, Coimbatore.

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Technical session-3: Role of Science in Food and Health by

Dr.S.K.Krishna, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Chikaiah Naicker College, Erode.

Technical session-4: Importance of Science and Technology in Nation Development by

Dr.Amutha, Assistant Professor of Physics, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.

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PROGRAMME –24

Research Networking programme on

„Nanobioformulations in Siddha Medicine‟

Research and Development (R&D) Cell, KASC i–HUB, IPR cell, PG and

Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College

(KASC), Coimbatore jointly organized Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Coimbatore chapter sponsored “Research Networking programme on

“Nanobioformulations in Siddha medicine” at the college premises on 27.02.2019.

Organizing Secretary, Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and Head, PG and

Research Department of Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science College

welcomed the gathering. Dr. V. Chinnusamy, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. S.

Paulsamy, Dean Academics cum R & D felicitated the gathering. Chief Guest of our

programme Dr. Guna Mahesan, Director, International Operations, Manushyaa

Blossom Pvt. Ltd, a startup Siddha Pharmaceutical company, Former VC of Institute

of Advanced Research, Gujarat discussed about the various uses of siddha nano

formulations in treating various non-curable diseases by allopathic medicine such as

autism, cancer, diabetes, parkinson‟s disease etc. The ancient system of medicine

practiced in Tamil Nadu is called as Siddha system of Medicine. The system deals the

diseases in various methods namely using drugs derived from plants, animals and

birds, metals and nonmetals and physical methods including varma and external

application of oils. Researchers are now concentrating on the effect of siddha

formulations in curing various ailments. This programme nourishes and nurture the

students, researchers and academicians to expose the Nano Physiology and Nano

Biochemistry angle of the ancient system of medicine. About 200 participants

including Students, Research Scholars and Faculty Members from the host institution

have been benefited by this workshop. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. R.

Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in Biotechnology, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College.

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Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean Academic cum R&D honoured the Chief guest with a momento

Chief guest Dr. Guna Mahesan, Director, International Operations, Manushyaa

Blossom Pvt Ltd, a startup Siddha Pharmaceutical Company, Former VC of Institute of

Advanced Research, Gujarat addressing the gathering

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PROGRAMME –25

Extension Training Programme on

„Bonsai Techniques‟

KASC i-HUB and PG and Research Department of Biotechnology,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore organized Indian Science

Congress Association (ISCA) Coimbatore chapter, sponsored “One Day

Extension Training Programme on Bonsai Techniques” at Mettupalayam,

Coimbatore on 3rd

March 2019. Dr. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Assistant Professor and

Head of Biotechnology Department welcomed the gathering. Organizing

Secretary of this workshop, Dr. R. Amsaveni, Assistant Professor in

Biotechnology highlighted the theme of the Programme.

The main objectives of this training programme is to make the young and

aspiring candidates to involve in hands-on training on Bonsai techniques and to

develop entrepreneurial skills to set up Bonsai units as a self employment

activity. Lecture on Bonsai, an art and its opportunities was delivered by Dr. H.

Abdul Kaffoor, Assistant Professor and Nature Conservationist, Department of

Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore and Dr. A.

Venkatachalapathi, Assistant Professor in Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College, Coimbatore. Hands on training on Bonsai techniques was given by Dr.

H. Abdul Kaffoor. Vote of thanks was proposed by the Organizing Secretary of

this workshop, Dr. R. Amsaveni. About 20 participants including students and

staff have benefited out of this training.

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Bonsai techniques were demonstrated by Dr. H. Abdul Kaffoor, Assistant Professor,

Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

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PROGRAMME –26

National Workshop on „Research Methodology‟

The Research and Development Cell of Kongunadu Arts and Science College

(Autonomous), Coimbatore organized a National Level Workshop on „Research

Methodology‟ on 08.03.2019. Dr.R.T. Narendhirakannan, Assistant Professor of

Biochemistry and Programme Co-ordinator welcomed the gathering. Dr.V.Balasubramaniam,

Principal of the College delivered the Presidential Address. Dr.S.Paulsamy, Dean, Academics

cum R & D gave the felicitation address where in he told the necessity of the conduct of this

workshop in the current context. Dr. N. Prabhusaran, Associate Professor of Microbiology

and Research, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Irungalur, Tiruchirapalli

was the resource person for the first session on „Research protocol preparation for Fund

Raising‟ He explained the basic requirements for drafting a research proposal and also

subject and agency specific proposals for better fund raising. Dr. K. Ilavenil, Reader and

Head, Department of Anatomy, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore

was the resource person for the second session on „Art of Writing Research Articles‟ and

gave an awareness on the concept and ethics of writing research articles. Dr.Indira A. Jayraaj,

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry distributed the certificates to the

participants. Dr.S.Kathiravan, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (PG) proposed the Vote of

Thanks. The programme was sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore

Chapter. The participants were provided tiny assignments and tasks for analyzing the skills

possessed by them and they got information regarding the various softwares available for

checking bibliographic contents and so on.The participants expressed their fulfilment about

the workshop. A total of 81 participants from various educational institutions comprising of

Research Scholars and Teaching faculty from different disciplines benefited out of the

workshop.Dr. S. Kathiravan, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (PG) and Dr. R. Ranjit

Kumar, Assistant Professor of Biotechnology organized the programme.

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Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal of the

college while his Presidential Address

Participants involved in skill based

activity

Dr. K. Ilavenil delivering a lecture on

„Art of Writing Research Articles‟

Participants performing their assigned

activity on article writing

A participant giving his valuable feedback

Dr. N. Prabhusaran delivering a lecture on

Research protocol preparation for Fund Raising

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Workshop on

“Cell Culture Techniques”

One day workshop on “Cell Culture Techniques” was conducted on 11.03.2019

by the Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College sponsored by the

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Coimbatore Chapter.

Dr. K. Sowndhararajan, Organizing Secretary and Assistant Professor of Botany,

Kongunadu Arts and Science College welcomed the gathering. Dr. N. Nagarajan,

Associate Professor of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College honored the

resource person with a gift. Dr. V. Balasubramaniam, Principal and HOD, Kongunadu

Arts and Science College presided over the function. His speech mainly focused on

the importance of animal cell culture techniques in relation to the plant science

research field. Dr. S. Paulsami, Dean R & D, Kongunadu Arts and Science College

felicitated the workshop.He clearly explained the history of some important cancer

cell lines and the cytotoxicity effect of plant extracts.

The resource person, Dr. P. Arulselvan, Managing Director, SCIGEN Research

and Innovation Pvt. Ltd., Thanjavur delivered lecture on the topic “Animal Cell

Culture Techniques and Their Applications”. This lecture was very useful for budding

researchers. He provided many information regarding the basics of cell culture

techniques and emphasized applied aspects of cell culture research. In addition, he

pointed out different types of cell lines and pros and cons of cell culture research. In

the workshop session, observation of animal cells, preparation of cell culture media

and other reagents for cell culture, subculture of cells and counting the cells were

trained to participants.

Dr. K. Karthika, Assistant Professor of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College proposed vote of thanks. A total number of 55 participants which include

research scholars and staff members of Department of Botany attended the

programme. From this workshop, participants gained more practical knowledge in

connection with basic cell culture techniques.

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Dr. V. Balasubramanim, Principal, KASC felicitated the workshop

Dr. N. Nagarajan presented a gift to the Resource Person

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Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean R & D felicitated the workshop

Dr. P. Arulselvan, the resource person delivered a lecture on “Animal cell culture

techniques and their applications”

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Dr. N. Yoganathan, Research staff from SCIGEN Research and Innovation - explaining

the cell culture techniques to participants.

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National Seminar on

„Applications of Mathematics in Physical Sciences‟

The PG and Research Department of Mathematics of Kongunadu Arts and

Science College organized a One day National Seminar on “Applications of

Mathematics in Physical Sciences” sponsored by Indian Science Congress

Association, Coimbatore Chapter on 14.03.2019 (Thursday) in the College premises.

Dr. V. Kokilavani, Head, PG and Research Department of Mathematics and Convenor

of the Seminar welcomed the gathering. Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean, Academics and R&D

of the College delivered the Presidential Address. Dr. Moorthi Pichumani, DST

INSPIRE Faculty, Associate Professor of Nanoscience & Technology, Sri

Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore delivered the Inaugural Address. Dr.

D. Vijayalakshmi, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and the Organizing Secretary

of the seminar proposed the vote of thanks for the Inaugural function.

In the Technical Session I, Dr. Moorthi Pichumani delivered a special lecture

on the topic „Small is Different: The Nano - Maths‟ in which in an inter disciplinary

approach, he explained the usage of Mathematics in the Nanotechnology oriented

researches. Dr. Gnanavel Soundararajan, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, School

of Physical Science, Central University of Kerala, delivered the lecture on the topic

„Geometry of Surface – an Overview‟ in the Technical Session II. After the technical

sessions, the valedictory function of the seminar was held, in which Dr. M.

Vigneshwaran, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and the Organizing Secretary of

the seminar welcomed the gathering. Dr. Gnanavel Soundararajan delivered the

valedictory address. Dr. M. Venkatachalam, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

proposed the vote of thanks at the end. This one day National Seminar helped more

than 200 participants from various Institutions to equip themselves with some

innovative interdisciplinary ideas. The programme concluded with the National

Anthem.

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Dr. S. Paulsamy, Dean, Academic and R&D, KASC while his inaugural

address

Technical Session I handled by Dr. Moorthi Pichumani, DST INSPIRE

Faculty, Associate Professor of Nanoscience & Technology, Sri

Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore

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Technical Session II handled by Dr. Gnanavel Soundararajan, Assistant

Professor of Mathematics, School of Physical Science, Central University of

Kerala

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Hands on Training on „Soap Making‟

Hands on Training on „Soap Making‟ was conducted on 20th

March 2019. This

program was sponsored by “The Indian Science Congress Association” and organized

by Department of Chemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Dr.

V. Sangeetha, Head of the Department of Chemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science

College welcomed the gathering. The knowledge and insights you can get in just a

day from this training and its importance was well explained by Dr. K. Saminathan,

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College.

He also explained the history of soap making. Felicitation was given by Dr. S.

Paulsamy, Dean Research and Development, Kongunadu Arts and Science College.

He conveyed us the importance of various herbal plants which are rich in oil content.

He also appreciated the organizers for making the students in future to become

entrepreneurs. Followed by felicitation, Dr.A.Manimaran, Assistant Professor of

Chemistry introduced the resource person Dr.K.Poongodi, Assistant Professor of

Chemistry, NGM College, Pollachi. Dr. K. Poongodi explained the basics and

processes involved in soap making and saponification value of various vegetable oils.

Followed by the lecture hands on training was given to the participants. In the training

session, Neem, Aloe vera, Turmeric and Rose powder soaps were made. Participation

certificates were distributed at the end of the programme to all participants numbering

78.

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Chief Guest and faculty members of Chemistry Department Hands on Training on Soap Making by the participants

Hands on Training on Soap Making by the participants Demoulded neem soap, Aloe vera soap, turmeric soap and rose

powder soap

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