Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 30: The Faculty of Physical and Life Sciences, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, in association with Entrepreneurship & Consultancy Cell organised “ANVESHAN-2024” - Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future on August 30 in L F Rasquinha Hall, LCRI Block.
Dr Radhakrishna V, a proud alumnus & Scientist, URSC, ISRO, was the chief guest and the keynote speaker. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, vice chancellor, presided over the programme. Dr Narayana Bhat, director of Xavier Block, Dr Alwyn D’Sa, registrar of the college and Dr Ronald Nazareth, registrar of the University, Dr Narayana Moolya, convenor, Dr Adarsha Gowda, chair of Entrepreneurship & Consultancy Cell and the student co-ordinators, Vishnuja Ganesh & Rion Gomes were present on the dais.
Dr Radhakrishna, in his keynote address, reminisced his college days at St Aloysius which shaped his career. He remembered his professors who taught him and how they inspired him to go ahead and rekindled his interest in basic science. He also briefed about the opportunities available in basic science field.
Dr Praveen Martis, in his presidential address, congratulated the Science departments for organising such a meaningful programme. He told the participants to gain knowledge from the eminent speakers. He also reminisced some of his professors those who present in the programme.
During the programme, Dr Narayana Bhat, director of Xavier Block who is attaining superannuation was honoured for his commendable services in various capacities to the College. After being honoured, he reminisced his college professors and the love and affection he received by the staff and students at St Aloysius College.
There were 11 speakers who were the distinguished alumni of St Aloysius College who are now excelling in various coveted positions. The speakers including, Dr Chaithra Malli, assistant professor/research scientist, AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Sharadhi Alape Suryanarayana, post-doctoral research scientist, Eindhoven University of Technology, Smitha Tehilla Dhanaraj, director, R & D, Tata Consumer Products Limited, Dr Anantha P S, technical leader – New Energy Intitiative (Battery Technology – Materials & Processes) Reliance Industries Limited, Dr Vinayaka H Damle, scientist, UNLOCK Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands, Ganesh Pai B, scientific officer, ‘E’ Bio-organic Division, Bioscience Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Anirudh Chandra, scientific officer ‘E’ Radiation Safety Systems Division, Bioscience Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Dr Shrinath Baliga, senior radiologist, MIO, Mangaluru and Krishna Prasad, delivery manager, Wipro. They motivated the students through their journey of life and the challenges they have come across during their career and acquiring such top positions.
Dr Narayana Moolya briefed about ANVESHAN 2024. Nikitha Pai of II BSc compered the programme. Dr Adarsha Gowda proposed a vote of thanks.