Distinguished Lectures
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Distinguished Lectures 2007-08 A.V. Rama Rao Research Foundation Award Lecture by April 2, 2007 Dr. A.P.Mitra, Former DG,CSIR, New Delhi on 'The near space: Milestones, changes, challenges' 15th S.S. Bhatnagar Lecture by Prof. S.E.Hasnain, April 2, 2007 Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad on “War against TB: Is it going to be a long drawn battle’ 17th Sidhu Science Lecture by Dr. K. Venkata Subba Rao, July 10, 2007 Head, Immunology International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, New Delhi on “The dynamics of receptor- mediated signaling: Bridging plasticity and specificity” 63rd Foundation Day Lecture by Prof. Andrew David Miller, August 5, 2007 Director, Imperial College Genetic Therapies Centre, Imperial College, London on ‘Whither synthetic non-viral vectors in gene therapy’ Hindi Day Lecture by Ms. Aruna Bahuguna, Director General, September 14, 2007 A.P. Special Security Force, Hyderabad CSIR Foundation Day Lecture by Dr. G. Thyagarajan, Former September 26, 2007 Director, IICT, Hyderabad & NEIST, Jorhat on “Leadership and governance style in CSIR : Six decades in retrospect” Founder’s Day Lecture by Prof. A.Surolia, Director, National November 7, 2007 Institute of Immunology, New Delhi & Prof. of Biophysics, Molecular Biophysics Unit, I.I.Sc., Bangalore on ‘Potential of fatty acid synthesis pathway for antimalarials’. IICT Special Lecture by Prof. Robert F.Curl, Nobel Laureate & December 31, 2007 University Professor, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA on 'The strange chemistry of elemental carbon : An opportunity for nanomaterials'. 12th Dr. P.S. Murti Memorial Lecture by Prof. Ashok Misra, February 29, 2008. Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai on 'Polymer based Nano-Composites'. Dr. S. Varadarajan, Former DGSIR (right) is presenting a Dr. J.S. Yadav, Director, IICT (Centre) is presenting a memento to Prof. Hasnain, VC, University of Hyderabad. Dr. J.S. memento to Prof. Andrew David Miller. Dr. A.C. Kunwar, Yadav, Director, IICT is also seen (left) Scientist-G is also seen Biennial Report 2007-2009 105 Distinguished Lectures 2008-09 16th S.S. Bhatnagar Lecture by Prof. Siddhartha Roy, Director, April 1, 2008 Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata on ‘Constrained peptides as inhibitors of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions’ Technology Day Lecture by Prof.U.R.Rao, Former Chairman, May 12,2008 Space Commission & Ex-Secretary, Dept. of Space, Govt. of India on 'India in the exciting space frontier' 18th Sidhu Science Lecture by Prof.M. Vijayan, Honorary Professor, July 9, 2008 Molecular Biophysics Unit, I.I.Sc., Bangalore on ‘Structural diversity and ligand specificity of proteins: A case study involving lectins’ 64th Foundation Day Lecture by Prof. Waldmann, Max-Planck August 5, 2008 Institute of Molecular Physiology, University of Dortmund, Germany on ‘Biology oriented synthesis’ CSIR Foundation Day Lecture by Prof. S.N. Puri, Vice-Chancellor, Sept. 26,2008 Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur on ‘Crop protection in Indian agriculture’ Founder’s Day lecture by Prof. Goverdhan Mehta, Ex-Director, Nov. 4, 2008 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore on ‘Enhancement and exploration of natural products diversity’ 13th Dr. P.S. Murti Memorial Lecture by Prof. Devang Khakhar, March 16, 2009. Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai on ‘Granular flow and mixing in the process industries’ Dr. J.S. Yadav, Director, IICT (left) is welcoming Prof. U.R.Rao Prof.M.Vijayan is garlanding the photo of Dr. G.S.Sidhu. Dr. J.S. Yadav, Director, IICT is also seen 106 Biennial Report 2007-2009 Seminars/Symposia organized by IICT 2007-08 Second CSIR-Industry Meet & CSIR Annual Business Meet (ABM-2007) May 17-18, 2007 Two day National Conference on 'Applied Zoology July 13 –14, 2007 and Sustainable Development (AZRA-2007)'. Seminar on ‘Benefits of Fitness’, in association with Indo-German July 21-22, 2007 Nachkontakt Association (IGNA), Hyderabad, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Chennai and NGRI, Hyderabad Indian Pharmacological Society — Southern Regional Conference (SRC) July 25-27, 2007 Seminar on 'Pollution Abatement & Effluent Treatment' July 30, 2007 Annual Meeting of Finance & Accounts Officers of the CSIR Laboratories August 4-5, 2007 One day National Seminar on 'Food Labeling and Quality March 1 2008 Management for Vegetable Oils' Seminar on ‘Contract Research in Pharmaceutical & Biotech Industry: March 17, 2008 Scope & Opportunities’, in association with Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), Mumbai National Seminar on ‘Analytical Chemistry - Vision 2020’, in Association March 27-28, 2008 with Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS), Hyderabad Chapter 2008-09 National Seminar on ‘Green Polymers from Renewable Resources–Emerging September 6, 2008 Trends’, in association with Oil Technologists Association of India (SZ) Asian Symposium on 'Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products November 3-6, 2008 (ASOMPS)', in association with UNESCO, The Organization for Prohibition of Chemical weapons (OPCW) and Department of Science & Technology (DST) Symposium on 'Magnetic Resonance and Biomolecular Feb 2-5, 2009 Mimetics' & 15th National Magnetic Resonance Society Meeting Late Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of A.P. Inaugural function of ASOMPS is greeted by Dr. J.S. Yadav (second from right) during the Indian Pharmacological Society-SRC Biennial Report 2007-2009 107 Workshops/Training Programmes 2007-08 Training Programme on ‘Accident Investigations’, July 16-18, 2007 in association with HRDG, CSIR National Workshop on 'Design of Experiments August 16- 17, 2007 for Scientists and Engineers', in association with HRDG, CSIR Advanced Course in Bioinformatics 2007-08(VI-Batch) 6 Months w.e.f. August in association with C-DAC and JNTU, Hyderabad 2007 One day Workshop on ‘Industrial Perspectives of December 13, 2007 Bioinformatics’ Two day ‘Evaluation Workshop for the Thematic ENVIS January 2-3, 2008, Centres in Southern Region’, sponsored by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India Training Programme on 'Laboratory Safety', in association Feb 18-20, 2008 with HRDG, CSIR National Workshop on Design of Experiments for Scientists During the Training Programme on Lab Safety, Dr. Kaufman, and Engineers: (seen from left to right) Dr. C.V.S. Murty, the resource person (second from right) is seated next to Head, Chem.Engg., Dr. J.S. Yadav, Director, IICT & Director, IICT (third from right) Dr. A.C. Kunwar, Director-Grade Scientist, IICT Dr. J.S. Yadav, Director, IICT(right) is lighting the lamp during Dr. J.S. Yadav, Director, IICT (second from right) is the inauguration of the Workshop for the ENVIS Centres addressing the gathering 108 Biennial Report 2007-2009 Workshops/Training Programmes 2008-09 Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Sericulture for April 22-23, 2008 the Production of Better Cocoon crop, in association with NEIST, Jorhat 5th Technology Led Entrepreneurship Programme, in June 2-27, 2008 association with Human Resource Development Group(HRDG), CSIR Advanced Course in Bioinformatics 2008-09(VII-Batch), 6 Months w.e.f. August in association with C-DAC and JNTU, Hyderabad 2008 Refresher Course on ‘Processing and Analytical August 18-22, 2008 Methodologies of Oils and Fats’ One day Industry Interactive Workshop on “Green Chemistry”, October 23, 2008 in association with Dept. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India 'AWAKEN-An Environment Awareness Programme' for October 24, 2008 School Children of Class IX & X by ENVIS, Centre, IICT Farmers' Awareness Meet at Samadhan Kendras in Nov 13-14, 2008 West Godavari District of A.P. Training Programme on ‘Sericulture for Socio-Economic March 24-26, 2009 Development in North-East India’, in association with NEIST, Jorhat. Release of Course Material by the Chief Guest. Dr. U.S.N. Murty, Head, Biology, IICT is seen with sericulture Director, IICT (second from right) is also seen farmers of Manipur Biennial Report 2007-2009 109 HONOURS & AWARDS 2007-2008 Awardee(s) Prize / Award / Honour IICT ● Award for ‘ Best Maintenance of Garden’ in the Central Govt. Institutional category by the Dept. of Horticulture, AP Govt. Dr. Bhaskar Rajan (right) is receiving the Award Dr.J.S.Yadav ● Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Indigene Pharmaceutical Inc. ● Fellow, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (I.I.Ch.E ) Dr. T.K. Chakraborty ● J.C. Bose Fellowship of the Dept. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India Dr.M. Vairamani ● Fellow, A.P.Akademi of Sciences Dr.Vijay Kale ● Fellow, A.P.Akademi of Sciences Dr.Prakash V. Diwan ● Member, Scientific Advisory Committee National Centre of Laboratory Animal Sciences (NCLAS) Dr.G.V.M.Sharma ● NASI - Reliance Industries Platinum Jubilee Award - 2007 for application oriented innovations in physical sciences Dr.S. Chandrasekhar ● Andhra Pradesh Scientist Award-2008 Dr. Arabinda Choudhuri ● Fellow, Indian Akademi of Sciences Dr. R. Srinivas ● Fellow, A.P. Akademi of Sciences Dr. V. Jayathirtha Rao ● Fellow, A.P. Akademi of Sciences Dr.K.V.S.N. Raju ● Member, Editorial Board, Progress in Organic Coatings (Elsevier) Dr. R.S. Prakasam ● Fellow, Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy Centre for Biotechnology, Acharya Nagarjuna University Dr.G Narahari Sastry ● Member, Committee for the Reconstitution of the Board of Studies in Physical and Nuclear Chemistry & Chemical Oceanography, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Dr. B. Sreedhar ● Associate Fellow, A.P. Akademi of Sciences ● Dr. Lakshmi ISCAS Medal for research in the solid state chemistry,