Nanotechnology Roadshow at Panjab University
Chandigarh
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), PU, Chandigarh organized one day event on Nanochemistry ,here today
funded by the Nano Organizers of Govt of Karnataka S&T Bangalore India.
The program was inaugurated by Professor A K Grover, former Vice
Chancellor Panjab University. Professor Kanwaljit Chopra welcomed all
participants. Professor Ashok K Ganguli Head, Department of Chemistry,
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110016, INDIA delivered the
inaugural lecture. The sessions included video show,
experimental demonstrations by Professor Uday Maitra, IISc, Bangalore,
quiz by Dr Neelima Dhingra, UIPS, lecture and exhibition. The technical
lectures covered diverse aspects of Nano including
applications by Dr Sheet from IISER Mohali and Professor Bhalla from
CSIR IMTECH covering success stories & career opportunities in Nano.
Dr Anurag Kuhad, Local coordinator of the event informed that 162 meritorious
science students (class XI/XII) from 09 schools of Haryana, Punjab,
Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh participated in the above mentioned
program. Jawahar Navodaya Vidylaya students won the quiz competition. Dr
Sangeeta P Sah and Dr Neelima Dhingra, UIPS coordinated all the
activities. In the valedictory function student’s feedback,
mementos, prize and certificate distribution to all Panjab University
mentors, students, escort teachers, volunteer and staff of Panjab
University was organised .
