Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 6: A two-day national level conference in collaboration with various departments of physical sciences of St Aloysius Deemed to be University was held on March 1 and 2 at L F Rasquinha Hall.

Dr Navakanta Bhat, a senior scientist, professor and dean of the department of interdisciplinary science, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, inaugurated and expressed his appreciation for organizing the conference. He informed about the opportunities available for science students in the field of physical science. He also gave excellent information about the development and uses of nanotechnology through the scientific topic 'Creating Intelligence and Smartness Using Nanoelectronics'. He told through examples that nano science can revolutionize the scientific field in the near future.

A total of 5 scientific lectures were organized in the conference. Abdul Karim, director, Edutech Solutions, Mysore, informed about the current developments on the topic 'Animation and Multimedia'.

Lanvin Lobo, director data science and Machine Learning Mresult Services Pvt Ltd, Mangaluru shed light on the current affairs on the topic 'Data Science and Machine Learning.'

Another scientist Dr Susantha Samajdar, chief scientific officer, Arigene Oncology Ltd, Bengaluru, spoke on the theme 'Unlocking Tomorrow's Cures' and highlighted the contribution of chemistry to health and science.

The last scientific lecture was delivered by senior professor Dr Vasudeva, department of information science and engineering, NMAM Nitte Technical Institute. He delivered a lecture on 'Mathematics in Modern Computer Technology.'

The conference was chaired by vice-chancellor in-charge of St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Dr Praveen Martis, SJ said that this kind of national conference is very helpful for science students, researchers and teachers to know the development of current science. Director of Xavier Block Dr Narayana Bhatra briefed about the conference. Dr Alwyn D’Sa, registrar of the University, and Dr Arun Kalkur, dean of physical sciences, were present on the dais.

Dr Ishwar Bhat, coordinator and head of the department of physics welcomed the gathering. Prafulla, head of department of computer science and co-coordinator of the programme delivered the vote of thanks.

Apart from Aloysius students, students from many colleges of Mangaluru University participated in this conference. Research students and research faculty were given an opportunity to present their research topics through poster presentation. Similarly, a cultural programme was organized by Aloysius students.

Ganesh Pai, professor of Besant College and president of Mangalore University College Teachers’ Association, was the chief guest for the valedictory and delivered the valedictory address. Expressing great happiness about the various programmes of St Aloysius Deemed to be University, he congratulated all the students, research students and teachers who participated in the science national conference.