Conferences/Workshops/Seminars attended by Faculty Members as Participants/Resource persons

2020-21

Faculty Development Programs attended in online mode:

  • Jenish Paul
    • Attended 14 days online refresher course organized by UGC-HRDC of Kannur University  from 14 August 2020 to 27 August 2020
    • 2-Week Faculty Development Programme on “RESEARCH METHODOLOGY” from October 01- October 15, 2020,ORGANISED BY Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College University of Delhi under the aegis of MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON TEACHERS AND TEACHING
  • Smitha Roy:
    • Participated in a 5-day Faculty Development Programme FDP on Online Education in Higher Education Institutions conducted by the Faculty Development Centre of the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram in online mode from 13th to 17th July 2020
    • Participated in one week FDP on “Towards Quality Higher Education through NEP-2020” Organised by GAD-TLC, SGTB Khalsa College and Ministry of Education, PMMMNMTT from October 27 th to November 2 nd 2020.
  • Minu Joys:
    • Participated in the FDP on Online Education in Higher Education Institutions conducted by the Faculty development Centre of The Kerala State Higher Education Council from 13th July to 17th July 2020.
    • Participated in an FDP organized by KSMD College, Sasthamcotta in collaboration with UGC-HRDC of Kerala University from 12th August to 18th  August 2020.
    •  Participated One Week National Faculty Development Program organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD (11-16 Aug 2020)
    • Participated in an One Week Online FDP on “Research Ethics and Characterization techniques in Materials Science” hosted by Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara in collaboration with GAD-TLC of MHRD and St.John’s College, Agra from 9th September to 15th September 2020.
  • Dr. Simi Pushpan K:
    • Completed Online Short Term FDP @ CUSAT conducted by School of legal studies CUSAT and Kerala STATE Higher Education Council on “IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING” FROM 18TH JULY -24TH JULY2020
    • Completed One Week National Faculty Development Program ” Developing Multimedia enriched Powerful Presentations’ Developing Multimedia enriched Powerful Presentations ‘” organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD with Grade A from Aug11-16 2020. This was conducted in online mode with full week’s participation through live session attendance, quizzes, project and Assessment. This is equivalent to one week face to face FDP. obtained GRADE “A” as required for promotion under CAS of UGC and AICTE.
    • Completed One Week National Faculty Development Program organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on ‘ “Development of Teacher’s e-kit and MOOCs in Four Quadrant Format of e-Content” Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of MHRD from 12th September 2020 to 20th September 2020. This was conducted in online mode with one week’s involvement spread across one month in a flexible mode. This online FDP is equivalent to one week face to face FDP. The one week’s involvement included attendance during live/recorded sessions, hands on activities, submission of quizzes, assignments and project. The participant has obtained GRADE “A+” as required for promotion under CAS of UGC and AICTE.
    • Completed  14 days Online Refresher Course in  Chemistry conducted from 08.10.2020 to 21.10.2020 by the UGC –
      Human Resource Development Centre, Pondicherry University,  Pondicherry.
  • Dr. Ajalesh B Nair
    • Completed One week FDP programe on “ Future materials: Nanocomposites” 15th June 2020 to 21st June 2020 (7 days) Organized by Bharathi Vidyapeethu (Deemed to be University), Pune.
    • Completed a four week Induction/Orientation programme for faculties from June 26th to july 24th 2020 organized by teaching learning centre, Ramanujan College, university of Delhi under the aegis of MHRD.
  • Dr.Nelson Joseph P
    • Successfully completed a 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi Under the Aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development- Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching
  • Dr. Neethu Varghese:
    • 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the Aegis of MHRD – PMMMNMTT
  • Dr. Divya Susan Philips:
    • Successfully completed a 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme (June 26 – July 24)by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the Aegis of MHRD – PMMMNMTT
    • Participated in one week Faculty Enrichment Program on Statistical Thermodynamics organized by the PG Department of Chemistry, Payyanur College in association with CRSI from 21-25, 29-30 September, 2020.

 

  • Dr. Sunil Sekhar A C:
    • Faculty Development Programme:1/Orientation program (June 26 – July 24) 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi under the Aegis of MHRD – PMMMNMTT

Events Conducted by the Department 20-21:

  • Rashtriya Avishkar Ayojan, Samagra Siksha Keralam along with Department of Chemistry,Union Christian College conducted Sasthrapadham mentoring program in October/November 2020
    • SPK delivered a talk on Career Opportunities in Chemistry in  Sasthrapadham 2020 organized by Samagra Shiksha Keralam. On 31st October 2020.
    • 13th November 2020: Prof. G.S.Sailaja from CUSAT on A Wonderful walk into the Luminous World of biomaterials”
    • 16th November 2020: Prof. Kana M Sureshan, Professor, IISER Thruvavanathapuram on “exciting world of chemistry”
    • SPK delivered a webinar on “Art of Scientific Writing” in Sasthrapadham 2020 organized by Samagra Shiksha Keralam on 15th November 2020.
  • The Department of Chemistry organized Dr. A. M. Chacko Memorial Webinar on 24th October 2020 “Dynamic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule!”  delivered by 2020 Bhatnagar Prize Winner Prof. Subi Jacob George, Professor & Associate Chair, New Chemistry Unit, SAMat, JNCASR, Bangalore. 
  • Webinar on “Photocatalytic Organic/Inorganic binary hybrids of graphene” organised by Dept. Of Chemistry of Union Christian College,Aluva on 29th September 2020.
  • Ozone day Celebration-2020 online quiz competition was conducted for students and faculty on September 16 2020
  • As a Centenary initiative, IQAC and Post Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry of Union Christian College Aluva  partnered with Guru Angad Dev teaching learning centre (GAD-TLC) of MHRD, Govt.of India,  under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University in  organizing a one day National Webinar on “ Towards Excellence in Higher Education in India in 21st Century ” (for all subject teachers and students)  on Friday, 28th August at 10.30 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Organized Webinar on webinar ” Nanomaterials: Characterization and Applications” by Dr. Neena Varghese, Senior Scientist in Material Science, AstraZenecaAB, Gothenberg, Sweden; 11:00AM-12noon
  • Workshops: total 2 ; (International: 1   ; National: 1    ) June
  • Workshops: total 1 ; (National: 1 ) July
  • August  National Conference :1 (NJP)
  • SPK attended International Conference on ACS/GDCh Virtual Signing Ceremony & Discussion on Chemistry and the UN Sustainable Development Goals on October 28, 2020
  • Webinars/Seminars / Guest Lectures: Total: 35 (International:18    ; National: 6    State:11) – June 2020
  • Webinars/Seminars / Guest Lectures: Total: 24 (International: 8   ; National:9   State:    ; Unspecified:5   Quiz: 1)- July 2020
  • Webinars/Seminars / Guest Lectures: Total: (International: 8   ; National:29 Unspecified (Local/regional): 9; Quiz: 11) August 2020
  • Webinars/Seminars / Guest Lectures:  Total:     (International: 10     ; National:  15         State:         Unspecified (Local/regional): 4          Quiz:5    ) September 2020
  • Webinars /Seminars: Total:     (International:  13   ;  Unspecified (Local/regional):  17       Quiz: 1   )- October 2020

2019-20

  • Dr. Simi Pushpan K attended One day National Conference on “Draft National Education Policy2019” organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council on 29th June 2019

  • Dr. Simi Pushpan K attended the Workshop for College Chemistry Students and Teachers organized by Foundation for Capacity Building in Science (FCBS) Trivandrum and JNCASR, Bangalore from 31.10.2019-02.11.2019

  • Dr. Simi Pushpan K was a Resource Person for 2 day regional conference “CHEMCON 2019” held on 18th and 19th December 2019 at Baselius College, Kottayam

  • All faculty attended IQAC coordinated Lecture by Dr. Sunny Kuriakose on “Outcome based Education” on 28/06/2019

  • All faculty attended IQAC coordinated Lecture by Dr. Sudheer SV on “New NAAC Assessment” on 27/7/2019

  • All faculty was involved in organizing Science Enrichment Program- SASTHRAJAALAKAM to instill scientific temper in 9th Standard students funded by State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET), Thiruvananthapuram Kerala State (3 day Workshop; November 28-30, 2019). Dr. Simi Pushpan K was the Program Coordinator.

  • All faculty was involved in organizing  Science Enrichment Program- SASTHRAPADHAM to instill scientific temper in 11th Standard higher secondary school students funded by Samagra shiksha, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kerala State (3 day Workshop; February 01-03, 2020). Dr. Simi Pushpan K was the District Program Coordinator

  • All Faculty were involved  in arranging DBT lecture Series 28th January 2020 and 25th February 2020

  • All Faculty were involved  in arranging Chemistry Webinar Series 3days (26/28/30 May 2020)

FDP:

  • All Faculty attended Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for higher education faculty ARPIT through SWAYAM platform from 01 September 2019-31st December 2019.

2018-19

Dr. Simi Pushpan K delivered a lecture on future scope of Chemistry for class XI students of Vidyodaya School, Thevakkal.

Dr. Simi Pushpan K and Dr. Ajalesh B Nair attended the workshop on Curriculum and Restructuring of PG CSS Programme 2019 held at St.Thomas , PALA

Dr. Simi Pushpan K presented a paper on antibacterial stewardship in Compass The State level Monthly colloquium of research presentations at the centre for research , extension and Studies in Literature and Arts, SreeSankara College , Kalady

Dr. Simi Pushpan K Resource person and coordination committee member of Science Enrichment Program- SASTHRA JAALAKAM to instill scientific temper in high school students funded by State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET), Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Simi Pushpan K Resource person and coordination committee member of Science Enrichment Program- SASTHRAPADHAM to instill scientific temper in higher secondary school students funded by Samagra shiksha, Kerala. 

  • All faculty was involved in organizing Science Enrichment Program- SASTHRAJAALAKAM to instill scientific temper in 9th Standard students funded by State Institute of Educational Technology (SIET), Thiruvananthapuram Kerala State (3 day Workshop; November 28-30, 2019). Dr. Ajalesh B Nair was the Program Coordinator.

  • All faculty was involved in organizing  Science Enrichment Program- SASTHRAPADHAM to instill scientific temper in 11th Standard higher secondary school students funded by Samagra shiksha, Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kerala State (3 day Workshop; February 01-03, 2020). Dr. Ajalesh B Nair was the  Program Coordinator

  • FDP: 2
    • Dr. Jenish Paul and Ms. Smitha Roy attended Online Refresher Course in Chemistry for higher education faculty ARPIT through SWAYAM platform

 

2017-18 

Dec 13th, 2017: Dr. Simi Pushpan K has delivered an invited talk on“Antibiotic Apocalypse: Superbugs vs Human” in a National Seminar on RECENT ADVANCES IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES -2017 (RACS -2017) held at Sree Sankara College Kalady.

Ms. Minu Joys attended UGC sponsored multidisciplinary refresher course in Higher Education and Women Managers conducted by UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala, Thiruvavnathapuram.

Dr. Ajalesh B Nair attended National Level Research Orientation Program in Sciences (ROP 2018) organized by Research Committee , Maharajas College, Ernakulam and sponsored by Directorate of College Education, Govt. of Kerala

Dr. Ajalesh B Nair attended five day refresher course in Chemistry-Enrich 2017  organized by Maharajas College, Ernakulam and sponsored by Directorate of College Education, Govt. of Kerala

Dr. Ajalesh B Nair attended Biomaterial for Tomorrow 2018 (B4T 2018) jointly organized by MG University and Stockholm University, Sweden

Dr. Ajalesh B Nair participated in the Science Academies Lecture workshop on “Quantum Dots”organized by Maharajas College, Ernakulam