3 DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON “FRONTINERS IN INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES FOR CHEMICAL AND MATERIALS RESEARCH” held at Andhra University

from 16th-18th October, 2025 Students of II MSc Organic Chemistry, St Joseph College for women (A) took part in the 3-day national workshop. This workshop focused on hands-on training and demonstrations, combined with expert lectures, to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

Workshop Topics Spectroscopic Techniques: UV-DRS, NMR Spectroscopy, Chromatographic Methods: GC, HPLC, TLC, Thermal and Electro analytical Methods, Powder X-ray Diffraction and Surface Analysis, ICPMS. Instrumental Methods in Environmental and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

Resource Persons: 

 Dr. V.V.S.S. Sarma, Chief Scientist, NIO-RC, VSKP

 Prof. G.V.R. Sarma, Former Head, Dept. of Chemistry, Gitam University

 Prof. N.V.S. Venugopal, Head, Dept. of Chemistry, Gitam University 

 Prof. Murali Krishna Kumar, A.U. College of Pharmacy

 Dr. K. Suresh Babu, Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, CTU, AP

Objectives of the Workshop: 

 ➢ To provide theoretical knowledge and practical training on modern analytical instruments. 

 ➢ To familiarize participants with sample preparation, instrument handling, calibration, and troubleshooting. 

 ➢ To enhance skills in data analysis and interpretation across diverse techniques. 

 ➢ To highlight recent advances and applications of instrumental methods in academic research and industry. 

 ➢ To promote interaction among scholars, faculty, and industry professionals.