Annual Report 2019-'20
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Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Department of Science and Technology Government of Karnataka Prof. U R Rao Vijnana Bhavana, Horticultural Science College Entrance, GKVK Campus Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road, Doddabettahalli, Vidyaranyapura Post, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560 097 Content 1. Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Annual Conference ............................................... 2 2. Mathematics and Its Applications – National Conference .................................................... 5 3. Innovations in Chemical Sciences – National Conference .................................................... 6 4. Science and Technology Conference in Kannada ......................................................................... 7 5. International Conference on Physics and Allied Sciences ............................................................ 9 6. Publication of Bimonthly Magazine – Vijnana Loka .................................................................... 10 7. Special Lecture Series/Workshop in Science for PG Students .................................................... 11 8. Certificate Courses in Science and Engineering .......................................................................... 13 9. Celebration of National and International Days of Importance related to Science and Technology .................................................................................................................................. 14 10. Programs for High School Students ............................................................................................ 15 11. Divisional and State Level Science Drama, Mathematics, Drawing/ Painting and Essay Competitions ............................................................................................................................... 15 12. Science Program for Specially Abled Students ........................................................................... 17 13. Small Grants ................................................................................................................................ 17 14. Nano Jata Program ..................................................................................................................... 17 Contact Details ................................................................................................................................. 18 1 Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Department of Science and Technology Government of Karnataka In order to give impetus and to further the science and technology related activities in the State of Karnataka as well as to popularize science among different cross sections of civil society, especially in rural areas, Government of Karnataka established “Karnataka Science and Technology Academy” under the Chairmanship of Late Padma Vibhushana Prof. U.R. Rao, an internationally renowned Space Scientist and Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) / Secretary, DOS, Govt. of India on July 30, 2005 vide GO No. 풿ಯಇ 풿郍ರಮ 2005. The Government of Karnataka has reconstituted the General Body of KSTA vide GO No. ITBT 67 STS 2019 dated 21.04.2020 under the Chairmanship of Prof. S Ayyappan, Chancellor, Central Agricultural University, Imphal and Former Director General, ICAR/ Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, GOI, with 12 members comprising of renowned educationists, distinguished scientists and senior administrators. Dr H. Honne Gowda, Special Director (Technical), DST, Govt. of Karnataka is the Member Secretary of KSTA. Details of the major programs successfully organized by KSTA across the State during 2019 – ‘20 are as follows: 1. Karnataka Science and Technology Academy Annual Conference International conference on Life, Chemical and Health Sciences was successfully organized during 24 - 26 October 2019 in association with Ramaiah Arts, Science and Commerce College, Bengaluru. The conference was inaugurated by Padmabushana Awardee, Prof. G. Padmanabhan, Former Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on October 24, 2019. Dr. M. R. Jayaram, Chancellor, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences presided over the function. Consulate General of Netherlands, Mr. Gert Heikoop was the Chief Guest and Dr. H. Honne Gowda, 2 Special Secretary (Technical), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka graced the function as Guest of Honour. Dr. A. Nagarathna, Principal, Ramaiah College welcomed the dignitaries, while Dr. A. M. Ramesh, CEO, KSTA proposed the vote of thanks. The valedictory function of the conference was presided over by Dr. H. S. Nagaraja, Founder Director, BASE and Member, KSTA. Dr. K. M. Roopa, HOD Department of Mathematics, Bangalore Institute of Technology and Shri G. Ramachandra, Chief of Finance, Gokula Education Foundation, distributed prize and certificates to the winners of the poster competition. In the three-day conference 15 invited special lectures were delivered by distinguished scientists, eminent technocrats and renowned educationists on topics related to theme of the conference as listed below: Session Keynote/Invited Speaker Title of the talk Session I Dr. Rangarajan PN, Production of therapeutic proteins Biochemistry & Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, IISc, Bangalore in the yeast, pichia pastirus Structural Biology Dr. Gopal B Structural dynamics of enzymes Professor, Dept. Molecular Biophysics, IISc, Bangalore Session II Dr. Manoharachary C Role of microbes, fungi, lichens and Biodiversity, Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), plants for sustainable agriculture Behaviour & Indian Phyto-pathological Society Department of and human welfare Conservation Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Dr. Axel Brockmann Towards identifying molecular Scientist, Honey Bee Lab mechanism underlying advanced National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS), behavioral capabilities in insects Bangalore Session III Dr. Kini Manjunath From toxins to therapeutics: new Therapeutics & Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, cardiovascular therapeutic agents Biosimilars Faculty of Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore. Dr. Sucharita Jayakar A bird’s-eye-view of small Senior Scientific Manager, Biocon Research Limited molecules and biologics Dr. Chandrasekhar Kuravangi Biosimilars-biologics for billions Associate Scientific Manager, Biocon R&D Innovation and Dr. Taslimarif Saiyed Critical ingredients for catalyzing Entrepreneurship CEO and Director, Centre for Cellular and life science innovation ecosystem Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bangalore Session IV Dr. Saptagiri Polani Development and differentiation of Development & Sr. Professor, Dept. of MRDG, Indian Institute of early embryos & embryonic stem Disease Science, Affiliate Scientist, WI-National Primate cells Research Center, Madison USA. Dr. Sateesh Maddirevula Autozygome, a map of autosomal Associate Scientist, Department of Genetics, recessive genetic disorders and KFSHRC Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. beyond 3 Session Keynote/Invited Speaker Title of the talk Session V Dr. Mike Rajamathi Exfoliation of layered solids: a top Nanomaterials & Associate Professor, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore down approach in the synthesis of Green Chemistry functional nanomaterials Dr. Krishnamurthy V Green chemistry and metal toxicity Registrar, PES University, Bangalore, India. Session VI Dr. Keshav Prasad Proteomics and proteogenomics as Genomics & Professor and Deputy Director, Center for Systems discovery tools to identify Proteomics Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya actionable molecules in human (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, India. diseases Science & Art Dr. Ipsa Jain Science and art go for a walk Scientist-artist/Postdoctoral fellow with Dr. Minhaj together Sirajuddin at InStem Bangalore. Session VII Dr. Ramakrishna Synthetic biology: an emerging Bioengineering & Chairman, Research Advisory Committee, Salim Ali area of bioengineering and Biotechnology Institute of Ornithology and Natural History, biotechnology Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. Around 700 delegates including teaching faculty of universities and colleges, degree and PG science students, science writers, officers of line departments and representatives of government autonomous organizations participated in the conference. More than 300 research posters in Life, Chemical and Health Sciences were presented in the Conference. A panel of experts evaluated and selected 4 best posters in each discipline for cash prizes (I Prize – Rs. 10,000/- and II Prize – Rs. 7,500/- and two consolation prizes of Rs. 5,000/-). 4 2. Mathematics and Its Applications – National Conference National Conference on ‘Mathematics and Its Applications’ was held in association with the Department of Mathematics, Karnatak University, Dharwad during November 7 - 8, 2019. The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble MLC and Former Minister Shri Basavaraj Horatti on November 07, 2019. Shri Aravind Bellada, Hon’ble MLA, Dharwad and Shri S. V. Sankanur, Hon’ble MLC, graced the occasion as Chief Guests. Prof. Veerappa Gowda, Dean, TIFR-CAM and Dr. A. M. Ramesh, CEO, KSTA were the Guests of Honour. Dr. Shirala Shetty, Vice Chancellor presided over the function. Prof. P. M. Patil gave an overview of the program and welcomed the dignitaries, while Shri V. K. Srinivasu, Scientific Officer, KSTA proposed the vote of thanks. In the two-day conference 08 invited special lectures were delivered by distinguished scientists, eminent technocrats and renowned educationists on topics