Nanotechnology in Health, Food and Environment

Date: 09^th May 2022 - 13^th May 2022
Venue: Microsoft Teams

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) started in the year 1984 under the able guidance and patronage of Arutselvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, Founder, Sakthi Group envisions to empower the youth through quality education and thereby drive socio economic development blended with spirituality. Situated in a sprawling 156-acre campus in the IT corridor of Coimbatore, KCT is an autonomous institution affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). KCT has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with Grade ‘A’ and all the eligible UG programs have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Consistently ranked among the top 100 engineering colleges by NIRF for the past 6 years, KCT epitomizes the vision of its founder to nurture the youth to build a progressive future. With the efficient administration of Dr. B. K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, the resourcefulness of Shri. M. Balasubramaniam, Correspondent and the foresightedness of Shri. Shankar Vanavarayar, Joint Correspondent, KCT is elevated into one of the state’s leading private academic and research focused institutions today. Being an institution of excellence in technical education adding a number of partnerships with elite academic institutions internationally, KCT offers 15 Undergraduate and 16 Postgraduate programs with 12 of the 15 departments recognized as research centers.  

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT  

The Department of Biotechnology, a pioneering department in KCT, was started in the year 2002 with a mission to harness and nurture specific skill sets that integrate life science and technology. Currently, the department offers B.Tech. (Biotechnology), M.Tech. (Biotechnology) and Ph.D. (Full/Part-time) with a well-structured and balanced curriculum focusing on major areas such as Healthcare, Nutrition, Bioprocess Technology and Environmental Biotechnology. The department is accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA).  

To meet the fast-changing demands of the industry and to provide a supply of skilled workforce, the department curates its program that conforms to various international and national guidelines. The curriculum is constantly upgraded to suit the demands of the industry. The department strives to prepare students for employment and research in bio-manufacturing, Pharma, Food industries, Natural products and bioinformatics solutions. The department aims to elevate itself to a Center of Excellence through various research contributions in biotechnology as well as interdisciplinary domains. Faculty members constantly upgrade their skillsets periodically in reputed institutions and industries relevant to biotechnology.   

CHIEF PATRON 

Dr. B. K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar 

Chairman, Kumaraguru Institutions

PATRONS 

Shri. M.Balasubramaniam 

Correspondent, Kumaraguru Institutions

Shri. Shankar Vanavarayar 

Joint Correspondent, Kumaraguru Institutions

CO-PATRON 

Dr. D. Saravanan 

Principal, KCT

CONVENER 

Dr. R. Baskar 

Associate Professor & HoD 

Dept. of Biotechnology, KCT

CO-ORDINATOR 

Dr. A. Thirumurugan 

Assistant Professor 

Dept. of Biotechnology, KCT

CO-COORDINATORS 

Dr. T. Sathishkumar

Assistant Professor III 

Dept. of Biotechnology, KCT 

Mr. P. Muthukumaran 

Assistant Professor II 

Dept. of Biotechnology, KCT

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME 

The main objective of the FDP is to expose the nanotechnology innovations and their applications in the areas of health, food and environment. The academicians will get benefitted towards sharing the research knowledge by eminent speakers from reputed institutes in India. The various topics that are planned during this program includes overview of nanomaterial preparation and characterization, application of nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery, use of nanomaterials for wastewater treatment, application of nanomaterials as antimicrobial packaging, etc. Therefore, the wide coverage of the subject will enable them to find the research path in nanotechnology to find the solutions for food spoilage, preservation and packaging for increasing the shelf-life of food. Also, drug delivery and treating the waste water from industries in environmental friendly manner, etc.. 

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 

• Healthcare Nanotechnology  
• Food Nanotechnology   
• Environmental Nanotechnology  
• Agricultural Nanotechnology  
• Tissue Engineering  

RESOURCE PERSONS 

Experienced faculty members from premier institutions. 

ELIGIBILITY  

The program is open to the faculty members of biotechnology and other allied engineering and technology branches. However, stakeholders belonging to other branches may also apply if the program content cater the need to enrich the teaching – learning process and futuristic research.  

SELECTION PROCESS 

The selection of candidates will be done based on first-come first-served basis. Selected participants are expected to secure a minimum attendance of 80% and also, should qualify the assessment (50%) (End of the program) prepared by the organizing team. E-Certificate will be provided ONLY to those, who satisfy the above requirements. 

REGISTRATION FEE 

Rs. 250 + 18% GST 

ACCOUNT DETAILS 

A/c No. : 1245115000000014 

Bank Name: The Karur Vysya Bank Limited 

Branch Name: Coimbatore KCT Ec 

A/c Name: The Correspondent, Kumaraguru College of Technology 

IFSC No: KVBL0001245 

Type of A/c: Current 

IMPORTANT DATES 

Late date of registration: 04-05-2022 

Intimation of selection: 06-05-2022

REGISTRATION PROCESS 

Participants should fill the details online through the given link