2016 to 2017
| Date | Topic | Speaker | Conducted At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 th February, 2016 | Dr. Dimple Dutta Scientific Officer (F) Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085 | “Crystal Field Theory” | Multimedia Hall (Ground Floor), SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion West, Mumbai – 400022. |
| 23 rd February, 2016 | Dr. Surekha Zingde Vice President, IWSA Ex. Dy. Director, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai | “Proteomics Today” | VESASC Auditorium Sindhi Society. Chembur (E) Mumbai - 400 071 |
| 9 th March, 2016 | Dr. P. K. Gupta Associate Director,Laser Biomedical Applications and Instrumentation Division Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore 452013, India. | “Photonics for Health Care Applications” | Virtual Classroom, School of Ayurveda, D Y Patil University, Sector 7, Nerul, Navi Mumbai- 400706 |
| 13 th March, 2016 | Dr. Snehal Deshpande Director, SNEH-RERC, Mumbai | “Wellness for Women” | IWSA- ICICI Multipurpose Hall, Sector 10 A, Plot 20, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 28 th April, 2016 | Rev. Pravrajika Atandraprana, Asst. Secretary, Sir Sarada Math and Ramkrishna Sarada Mission,Kolkata | “Swami Vivekananda and the Tatas- A blessed combination" | IWSA- ICICI Multipurpose Hall, Sector 10 A, Plot 20, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 10 th May, 2016 | Dr. Dhanya Suresh, Radiation and Photochemistry Division, BARC | “Light based technologies – for existence and exploration” | Pirozhja Bhavan Kalina, University of Mumbai |
| 10 th May, 2016 | Ms. Sally Panicker, Desalination Division, BARC | “Environment – Friendly Adaptation of Water Treatment Technologies suitable for rural and coastal areas" | Firozshah Mehta Bhavan, Virtual Class Room, University of Mumbai, Kalina |
| 10 th May, 2016 | Dr.Shyamala Bharadwaj, IWSA | ”Hydrogen technology for Meeting the Future Energy Demands” | Firozshah Mehta Bhavan, Virtual Class Room, University of Mumbai, Kalina |
| 10 th May, 2016 | Dr.Susan Eapen, Trustee, IWSA | "Agricultural Biotechnology: For Food, Feed and Environmental Security" | Firozshah Mehta Bhavan, Virtual Class Room, University of Mumbai, Kalina |
| 18 th June, 2016 | Dr. Dimple Dutta, Senior Scientist, Chemistry Division, BARC, Mumbai. | “Molecular Symmetry and Point Groups”. | Ground Floor Hall, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion, Mumbai. |
| 19 th June, 2016 | Mrs. Sucharita Chatterjee & Team BARC Yoga Circle | Special Yogasanes benefecial for health of women | ICICI Multi-Purpose Hall, IWSA Complex, Plot 20, Sector 10A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 25 th July, 2016 | Dr. Bakhtaver S. Mahajan Secretary, IWSA Board of Trustees, IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai | “Ethics in Scientific Research " | Multimedia Room, Ground Floor SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion West, Mumbai – 400022. |
| 28 th July, 2016 | Prof. Rupa Agarwal National Institute of Fashion Technology Kharghar, Navi Mumbai | “Designerly ways of doing research” | Conclave, 3rd Floor Dr.K.M.Vasudevan Pillai Campus New Panvel |
| 16 th Sept.,, 2016 | Dr. Prathibha Shetty,Pincipal Scientist,Reliance Life Sciences. | "Stem Cells: "Basics and their role in regeneration medicine applications." | K. J. Somiya College of Science and Commerce,Vidyavihar, Mumbai - 400077 |
| 17 th Sept., 2016 | 1. “Skin donation”- Dr. Vinita Puri, Dept. of Plastic, constructive Surgery and Burns, Seth G. S. Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai 2. “Organ/cadaver donation: All you need to know” -Dr. Kailash Jawade, Dept.of Surgery, D.Y. Patil College, Navi Mumbai | "Organ/cadaver donation: all you need to know" | IWSA- ICICI Multipurpose Hall, Sector 10 A, Plot 20, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 27 th Sept., 2016 | Mr. Prasad Kolte Chief Operating Officer MahaOnline Ltd | "DIGITAL INDIA " | Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 30 th Sept., 2016 | Dr. Chitra Seetharam Misra Scientific Officer, Molecular Biology Division | CRISPR: “A bacterial adaptive immune system and its applications” | Mini Auditorium, 9th FloorSchool of Bitechnology & Bioinformatics Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil University |
| 4 th Oct., 2016 | Dr. Sanjeev Waghmare Principal Investigator, Cancer Research Institute, ACTREC Tata Memorial Centre, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210 | "Stem cells: current knowledge and promises for regenerative medicine" | Mini Auditorium, 9th Floor School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics D. Y. Patil University CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai |
| 28 th Nov., 2016 | Dr Rita Mulherkhar, Former Senior Scientist, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai | "Gene Therapy:A new modality of treatment" | Multi media room, St Xavier's college, Fort Mumbai. |
| 6 th Dec.,2016 | Dr. Arvind Lali, DBT-ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences Institute of Chemical Sciences, Matunga, Mumbai | " Biofuels and Beyond: For Green chemistry and Biology" | Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai. |
2014 to 2015
| Date | Topic | Speaker | Conducted At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 th Jan , 2014 | Mrs. Sylvia Sequera | Seminar on Perspectives in Gemmology | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 18 th Jan., 2014 | Dr. M.D. Sastry | Seminar on Perspectives in Gemmology | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 18 th Jan., 2014 | Mr. K.T. Ramachandran | Seminar on Perspectives in Gemmology | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 7 th March, 2014 | Dr. P. R. Chaudhari, (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai. | Seminar on DOGS and Biomedical Research | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 24 th March, 2014 | Dr. Arvind Gupta, IUCAA, Pune | Science Through Activity | P.C.Ray Hall, Chemistry Department, Pune University |
| 24 th March, 2014 | Dr. Nayana Nimkar, CAC | Wellness | P.C.Ray Hall, Chemistry Department, Pune University |
| 12 th May, 2014 | Shri. P. Sudhakar CMD, ECIL | NIRBHAYA | Sarabhai Auditorium, IGCAR, Kalpakkam |
| 10 th July, 2014 | Dr. S. Kailas, Former Director, Physics Group, BARC, Mumbai | Atomic Energy in National Development | Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 17 th July, 2014 | 1) Dhirendra Bahadur, IIT (B) 2) Dr. Shyamala Bharadwaj (BARC) | 1) Nanomaterials 2) Hydrogen energy | SIES College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Sion West, Mumbai |
| 18 th July, 2014 | Dr. S. Kamlavathi CMPD, IGCAR | One hundred years of Xray Diffraction | CDO Lecture Hall IGCAR, Kalpakkam |
| 1 st August, 2014 | Dr. Abhijit De Scientific Officer ‘F’ Molecular Functional Imaging Lab, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre Kharghar | Molecular Imaging in Cancer – contributions to human health | Department of Biotechnology Graduate School of Technology SIES College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai |
| 22 nd August, 2014 | Smt. J. Sangeetha CMPD, IGCAR | Functionalisation of Nano particles, their characterisation and applications | WSCD Conference Room, IGCAR, Kalpakkam |
| 27 th August, 2014 | 1)Mr Mustansir Bhori Dept of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics 2) Dr. Prathibha Shetty Regenerative Medicine Group, Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd | 1) Stem Cell Biology-an overview 2) Clinical Applications of Stem Cell Therapy | Puspanjali Auditorium First Floor, D.Y Patil Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400706 |
| 14th November, 2014, | Dr. A. P. Jayaraman, Senior Nuclear Scientist and former Head of Media Relations, BARC, Mumbai. | "Developing Sci-thinking Skills for 21st century" | St. Mary's Junior College, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 19th Nov. , 2014, | Dr. G. Sridhar Laser & Plasma Tech Director, BARC, Mumbai | "Journey into the world of Lasers". | Department of Physics Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai |
| 29 th Nov., 2014 | Smt. Jemimah Ebenezer, Engineer i n Charge , Wireless Sensor Network Lab, IGCAR, Kalpakkam | “Role of Wireless Sensor Networks in Nuclear Facilities”. | CDO Lecture Hall, IGCAR, Kalpakkam |
| 11 th December, 2014 | 1) Dr. Mahesh Zingde, Advisor, Essar Group 2) Dr. Srirupa Mukherjee Tresurer, IWSA | 1)Oceans, their Novelties and We 2)Towards a Clean Environment:Methodology for Disposal of Waste Thermocole | Department of Chemistry AV Hall, Second floor, Anderson Annexe, Sophia College Campus, Mumbai |
| 27 th January, 2015 | 1) H. Seetha, Scientific Officer, IGCAR 2) Dr. Kalavathi, member IWSA-Kalpakkam branch | Science of radiation, safety measures and basics of nuclear reactors Science quiz on the above topics | Tamil medium school children from neighbourhood IGCAR, Kalpakkam |
| 3 rd February, 2015 | Dr. Manoj Mahimkar Scientific Officer’F’ Cancer Research Institute | Understanding the Genome: A Molecular Cytogenetic approach | Dept of Biotechnology SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion West, Mumbai – 400022. |
| 3 rd February, 2015 | Dr. Anant Krishnan Raja Ramanna Fellow Dept. of Electronic Science, SPPU and Former Director, NCRA | New Astronomy Facilities-Efforts in India | Pune Branch |
| 18 th February, 2015 | Dr. Srikumar Banerjee Homi Bhabha Chair Professor Former Chairman AEC & Secretary DAE BARC, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai | Science and Inclusive Growth | Dept of Physics University of Mumbai Kalina Campus, Vidyanagari, Santacruz E, Mumbai 400098 |
| 24 th Feb 2015 | Dr. Manoj Mahimkar from Radiological Safety Division, EIRSG, Kalpakkam | “Simulation of radiation monitors for internal exposure measurement and numerical phantoms for the estimation of their efficiency values” | RCL Conference Room, 1 st floor, RCL, IGCAR |
| 26 th Feb 2015 | 1)Mr Mustansir Bhori Dept of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics 2)Dr Prathibha Shetty Regenerative Medicine Group, Reliance Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd | 1)Stem Cell Biology-an overview 2)Clinical Applications of Stem Cell Therapy | Department of Biotechnology Vivekanand Education Society's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Mumbai |
| 3 rd March, 2015 | Dr. Pramod Kale Director, ICIT Dept. of Electronic Science, SPPU andFormer Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad | Mission Mangalyan | Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune |
| 13 th March, 2015 | Dr Rupali Walia of DBT - ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences, Matunga, Mumbai Mumbai | " Engineering Microbes For Biofuels and Biochemicals : The adventures of a synthetic biologist" | Dept of Biotechnology Graduate School of Technology SIES College Plot 1-C,D,E Sec 5 Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400706 |
| 19 th September, 2015 | 1)Dr. R. K. Vatsa, Chemistry Division, BARC 2)Dr. S. Dhanya of Radiation and Photochemistry Division, BARC | 1)“Light and its Interaction with Matter” 2)“Light: A Source of Ever-growing Applications and Enlightenment” | Ramnarain Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai. |
| 18 th October, 2015 | Dr. A. P. Jayaraman, former Senior Scientist, Department of Atomic Energy | “Science 2015 and Opportunities in the next decade” | Sophia College for Women, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai |
| 5 th December, 2015 | 1) Dr. R. K. Vatsa, Chemistry Division, BARC 2)Dr. Sharmistha Dutta Choudhury, Radiation and Photochemistry Division, BARC | 1)“Light Matter interaction: Fundamentals and Applications” 2)“Magic of Light” | Sophia College for Women, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai |
2012 to 2013
| Date | Topic | Speaker | Conducted At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 th January,2012 | “How chemistry and analytical techniques touch your life” | Dr. G. Ramakrishnan President, Chromatographic Society of India | SIES College Sion, Mumbai |
| 6 th January,2012 | “Nobel Peace Prize in Physiology and Medicene: an overview” | Dr. Shubhada Chiplunkar, ACTREC, Kharghar | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai |
| 6 th January,2012 | “Icons of peace in a conflict ridden world – Nobel Peace Prize Winners” | Dr. M. T. Joseph Director, Inst. of Indian Culture, Andheri, Mumbai | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai |
| 12th January, 2012 | “Myelofibrosis: New Therapies for an old disease” | Dr. Smita ShivramanOncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Incyte Corporation, Chicago, USA | K.B. Patil College, Vashi |
| 30 th January,2012 | “Immobilized enzymes and microbial cells for bioprocess development and as biosensors” | Dr. S. F. D’Souza Associate Director, BMG, BARC | SIES College Sion, Mumbai |
| 30 th January,2012 | “Plant Biotechnology: Engineering plants for remediation of metal and organic pollutants” | Dr. Susan Eapen President, IWSA | SIES College, Sion, Mumbai |
| 1 st February, 2012 | “Nobel Prizes in Chemistry” | Dr. Radha Jayaraman, Chemistry Dept., ICT, Mumbai | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai |
| 25th February,2012 | “Flagillins – the cellular movers and sensors” | Dr. Jacinta D’Souza UM - DAE Centre for Excellence | Ramnarain Ruia College Matunga, Mumbai |
| 25th February,2012 | Transgenic plants for Environmental security. | Dr. Susan Eapen President, IWSA | Ramnarain Ruia College Matunga, Mumbai |
| 16 th August, 2012 | Gene therapy – novel modalities for cancer treatment | Dr. Rita Mulherkar ACTREC, Kharghar | Padmashri D Y Patil Medical College Nerul East, Navi Mumbai |
| 1 st September, 2102 | “DNA markers” | Dr. Rita Mukhopadhyaya BARC, Mumbai | Sophia College for Women, Mumbai |
| 1 st September, 2102 | “Sonochemistry” | Dr. Dimple Dutta BARC, Mumbai | Sophiya College for Women, Mumbai |
| 8 th September, 2102 | “Radiation Technology in Food and Agriculture” | Dr. S. F. D’Souza Associate Director, BMG, BARC | Ramnarain Ruia College Matunga, Mumbai |
| 16 th September, 2012 | Tailoring enzymes and cells for applications in Biotechnology. | Dr. J. S. Melo BARC, Mumbai | SIES Graduate School of Technology, Nerul East, Navi Mumbai |
| 25 th November, 2012 | “Sonochemistry: an overview” | Dr. Dimple Dutta BARC, Mumbai | SIES College Sion, Mumbai |
| 1 st December, 2012 | “From Junk to Dark Matter :story of repeated bases in human genome” | Dr. Rita Mukhopadhyaya BARC, Mumbai | Wilson College, Chowpathy Mumbai |
| 15 th December, 2012 | “Microbial proesses affecting uranium bioremediation” | Dr. Celine Acharya BARC, Mumbai | Somiya College, Vidyavihar, Mumbai |
| 15 th December, 2012 | “Increasing agricultural productivity using radiation” | Dr. S. F. D’Souza Associate Director, BMG, BARC | Somiya College, Vidyavihar Mumbai |
| 24 th January, 2013 | “Plants for removing pollutants from soil and solutions” | Dr. Susan Eapen President, IWSA | V E S College, Chembur, Mumbai |
| 24 th January, 2013 | “Applications of radiation in Agriculture: Science meets society” | Dr. S. F. D’Souza Associate Director, BMG, BARC | V E S College, Chembur, Mumbai |
| 28 th February, 2013 | “Ethics in Science and Technology” | Dr. Bakhtavar Mahajan IWSA Trustee | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 9 th March, 2013 | “Nisarguna Experience” | Dr. Sharad Kale BARC, Mumbai | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 9 th March, 2013 | “Biogas Project” | Dr. Jyothi Mhapsekar Stree Mukti Sangatana | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 14 th Sept., 2013 | Dr Maria Borges, Chief Quality Officer,SRL- Limited, Mumbai | Laboratory Medicine: Applied Biomedical Science and Quality | Karmveer Bhahu Rao Patil College, Vashi |
2011 to 2008
| Date | Topic | Speaker | Conducted At |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 th Sept., 2008 * | “A Journey towards Understanding Natural Phenomena”. | Archana Bhattacharya F.N.A.Sc., Director, Indian Institute of Geo-magnetism, Panvel | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 19 th Dec., 2008 | “Malaria parasite wars: How "WE" host them!” | Shobhana Sharma Dept. of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai. | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 17 th Feb. 2009 | Students’ discussion on 150 years of the Theory of Evolution involving book reviews etc. on Darwin and his works | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai | |
| 29 th August, 2009 | Bhabha Day (Essay competition with students) | IWSA, Vashi, NAvi Mumbai | |
| 19 th Sept., 2009 | “Radioisotopes – friends in need and not foes” | Prof. Meera Venkatesh Head, Radiopharmaceuticals Division, BARC, and Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. | K.B. Patil College, Vashi |
| 14 th Dec., 2009 | :“Biotechnology – Therapy to Wonderland” | Dr. Neelima Joshi | I.C.L.E College, Vashi |
| 7 th March, 2010 | Panel Discussion (IWSA) –Women’s Day Celebration | Panelists: Dr. Sindhu Joshi, a retired Scientist CRI and a founder member, IWSA, Ms. Padma Ranji, HD, medical services section of BARC hospital, Dr. S. Kulkarni and Prof S. Venkateshwarlu. | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 17 th July, 2010 | Book released: "Natural Dyes for Textiles and their Eco-friendly Applications" Release by T. Mukherjee, BARC | Niyati Bhattacharya, Trustee, IWSA | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 30 th October, 2010 | Programme on “Atom for peace” with inputs from INCAS | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai | |
| 1 st March, 2011 | 1) “Emerging Trends in Forensic Science with Special Emphasis on National level cases solved" 2)“A lady physicist a century ago: Hedwig Kohn 1887 - 1964” | Celebration of Women’s Day Brenda P. Winnewisser, Ohio State University, U.S.A. Dr. Rukmani Kishnamurthy Former Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Maharashtra. | Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai |
| 12 th March, 2011 | Women’s Day Celebration with IWSA Hostelites Dr. S. Padhye, Founder Member and Trustee, IWSA | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai | |
| 8 th June, 2011 | “Developments in the field of Chemistry” | Dr. Martha Greenblatt Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. | Training School Hostel, BARC |
| 25 th June, 2011 | “Heritage Trees of Maharashtra” | Celebrating Forests Day Dr. M.R. Almeida Former Professor, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai | IWSA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai |
| 23 th July, 2011 | “Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Radioprotectors” | Dr. K. Indira Priyadarsini Radiation & Photochemistry Division, B.A.R.C., Trombay, Mumbai. | K.B. Patil College, Vashi |
