Abstract: In the long run it is likely that all the basic human needs will be met by renewable sources like solar energy. However there are several challenges associated with harness storage and use…
Past Events
Oct 09, 2014
Sep 25, 2014
Abstract: Metabolic analyses allow the delineation of properties of a metabolic network that govern cellular behaviour in response to specific cues. They include flux analyses for determining in vivo…
Sep 18, 2014
Abstract : We are interested in how cells attain and maintain the temporarily arrested or quiescent state typical of adult stem cells. In contrast to proliferating cells where the dynamic drama of…
Sep 04, 2014
Abstract: Dr. Rodríguez specializes in the modeling simulation and analysis of complex biological systems. The long-term goal of this work is to have tangible impact on biosystems where…
Aug 28, 2014
Abstract: 1) Eukaryotic cells modulate their gene expression profile and differentiation in response to the rigidity of their micro-environment. The exact mechanism by which cells sense the rigidity…
Aug 26, 2014
Abstract : Heterogeneous non-catalytic gas-solid reactors are commonly used in the production of chemicals metals and metal oxides for ex. rotary drum reactor for producing quick lime blast furnace a…
Aug 21, 2014
Abstract : Bulk mixed metal oxide catalysts are used in industry for a number of oxidation processes. Some examples are iron-molybdate for methanol oxidation to formaldehyde and bismuth-molybdate for…
Aug 14, 2014
Abstract : In underground coal gasification (UCG) a cavity is formed in the coal seam due to consumption of coal. The irregular-shaped cavity consists of three distinct zones: a spalled-rubble zone…
Aug 07, 2014
Abstract : Cyanobacteria are a promising platform for solar-powered CO2-consuming production of biofuels petroleum substitutes and other useful products using photosynthesis. Transformation of…
Jul 31, 2014
Abstract: This talk will provide an overview of the computational research conducted for understanding and predicting thermodynamics and rheological properties of self-assembled nanomaterials…
Jul 24, 2014
Abstract : Nanoparticles are generally embedded inside the pores of porous solid to prevent their aggregation in order to achieve better performance in catalysis water treatment etc. The present work…
Jul 17, 2014
Abstract Immobilized enzyme based glucose biosensors are in demand for diabetes management. In the present work glucose oxidase (GOD) enzyme was immobilized in mesoporous silica (SBA-15) host…
Jul 09, 2014
Abstract: Top down nano-fabrication methods are limited by the fact that it is not possible to incorporate complex location specific details on surface at molecular length scales. In this talk I will…
Jun 26, 2014
Abstract: Technological breakthrough in recombinant DNA technology combined with advanced bioprocesses has made commercial production of recombinant biologics possible at a large scale. Nearly 70% of…
Jun 05, 2014
Knowledge of kinetics of reaction among the particulate solids has many diverse applications including synthesis of ceramics cements catalysts ferrites etc. It has been argued in the recent…
May 29, 2014
Abstract: Compound semiconductor alloys constitute an important class of materials with unique opto-electronic properties which find use in many devices such as those used for display or data storage…
May 22, 2014
Abstract Adsorptive techniques are becoming important when the mixture is complex to separate by conventional methods like distillation. This work is divided into two case studies; first one is “…
May 15, 2014
Abstract Underground coal gasification (UCG) is a well proven technology which permits access to coal which either lies too deep underground or is otherwise too costly to be exploited using…
May 08, 2014
Abstract Selective reduction of NO_X to N_2 is the most important reaction occurring in automobile emission control devices. The three-way catalytic converter (TWC) is one such extensively used…
Apr 30, 2014
ABSTRACT : Nano-Cure for Neuro-AIDS and drug addiction Although highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in remarkable decline in the morbidity and mortality in AIDS patients…