Guest Lecture on 13.10.2023

Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Title of the event:       Guest Lecture organized on ‘Green nanotechnology’      

Type of Event:           Guest Lecture           

Date(s):                       13^th October 2023                              

Venue:                        AV Hall         

Name of Resource person (if any) with designation, address, email address & contact no.:

Name of the activity Coordinator:               Dr Sreemoyee Chatterjee

Name of Collaborating Agency (if any) with address & contact no.: Agriculture Research Center, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Giza, Egypt

Objective of the activity:

• To make students aware of green nanotechnology

Summary

Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mosa Mohamed, Scientist, Agriculture Research Center, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Giza, Egypt

On 13^th October 2023, the Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology had the privilege of hosting Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mosa Mohamed, an esteemed scientist in the field of agriculture, for a guest lecture on "Green Nanotechnology and its use in biogas production." The lecture took place at the AV Hall of the IISU campus, and it was attended by a diverse audience, including students, faculty members, and researchers in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, zoology, chemistry, and botany.

Key Highlights:

1. Insight into Green Nanotechnology: Dr. Mohamed provided a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of green nanotechnology, emphasizing its applications in agriculture, environmental sustainability, and beyond. He highlightedthe synthesis of silver nanoparticles using endophytic fungus.
2. Nanoparticles and biogas: Dr. Mohamed discussed the use of metal nanoparticles in biogas production, explaining how the particles can enhance biogas production. He presented various case studies and practical examples of how nanotechnology is being employed to revolutionize this practice. He also gave insights into his ongoing project in collaboration with Indian scientists.
3. Interactive Q&A Session: The lecture was followed by an engaging interactive session where the audience had the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on various aspects of green nanotechnology. Dr. Mohamed's responses provided valuable insights into the subject matter.

The session was concluded with the interaction of faculties of the departments of biotechnology, physics, and botany with the speaker.

The event served as a reminder of the need for sustainable and environmentally responsible approaches as we harness the power of nanotechnology to address pressing energy conservation and environmental issues.

We express our gratitude to Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Mosa Mohamed for sharing his expertise with us and for his valuable contribution to green nanotechnology.

Outcome of the activity:

The guest lecture was very informative with following outcomes:

• This guest lecture was an enlightening experience, shedding light on the transformative potential of nanotechnology in the energy sector.
• The interactive session allowed for the exchange of ideas and the deepening of knowledge in this emerging and crucial field.

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