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Joint Indo-French science co-operation in for a boost
Dr Mukesh Kumar, Director, Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR), inaugurated a four-day Indo-French seminar on \"Catalysis for Green and Sustainable Chemistry here on Tuesday.
Hyderabad: Dr Mukesh Kumar, Director, Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR), inaugurated a four-day Indo-French seminar on "Catalysis for Green and Sustainable Chemistry here on Tuesday. The seminar was organised by CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology.
Dr Mukesh Kumar enumerated the IFCPAR’s role in promoting the bilateral cooperation between India and France in Science and Technology. Since its inception in 1987, the Centre sponsored more than 140 bilateral conferences on various subjects and supported several collaboration projects in both fundamental and applied sciences.
The Centre received funding from Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of France. As the new director of this Centre, he reiterated his commitment to accelerate the growth of the Centre in promoting collaborative research between India and France in cutting edge science and technology with “Make in India” concept. A conference abstract book was also released by him on this occasion.
Prof S Chandrasekaran, Honorary Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, presided over the function and emphasised the importance of the subject to be addressed at this seminar. Dr B Mahipal Reddy, Chief Science and Head of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, CSIR-IICT and Indian Coordinator welcomed the gathering and detailed about the theme of the seminar.
Prof Pierre Dixneuf, the French Coordinator explained the genesis of the seminar and the participation of experts from Industry, R&D and Academic institutions on the chosen research topics to be deliberated at this seminar. Dr K Rajender Reddy, Principal Scientist, CSIR-IICT, and the local convenor of seminar proposed a vote of thanks.
There were 35 presentations on various topics within the scope of the seminar. The conference primarily focused on recent advances in catalysis science and technology for sustainable development. Development of sustainable processes was increasingly perceived as one of the most feasible ways to mitigate global warming and diversify the energy sources, the speakers said.
The seminar was dedicated to two most distinguished scientists from India and France, namely, former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Nobel Laureate Prof Yves Chauvin, who died very recently. This seminar provided a most conducive platform for showcasing most recent progress made in understanding of fundamentals and significant breakthroughs of applied catalysis in niche areas.
