Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), a constituent College of JSS Science and  Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru, the Departments of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering and Polymer Science and Technology, have organised a three-day International Conference on ‘Advanced Materials for Health, Energy and Environment’ (AMHEE-2023) from Feb.28 to Mar.2, at its IS Conference Hall in the campus.’

 Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan recently, JSS STU Vice-Chancellor Dr. A.N. Santosh Kumar said that “More than 25 invited speakers will be presenting their research findings during the conference. Out of 260 scholarly articles received, 135 articles have been selected for oral presentation and 100 for poster presentation.”

 Professor of University of Saskatchewan, Canada, Dr. Lee Wilson will inaugurate the conference on  Feb. 28 at 10.30 am.  Joint Advisor, CPHEEO, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Dr. V. K. Chaurasia will deliver the keynote address. Director, Ministry of Jal Shakti, New Delhi, Dr. Ashok Babu and Joint Director Dr. Sabita Madhvi Singh will be the guests of honour.

Dr. A.N. Santosh Kumar will preside over the inaugural function. SJCE Principal and Dean (Engg and Tech) Dr. S. B. Kivade will be present.

The Conference will witness plenary lectures by renowned scientists like Dr. M.V. Reddy from Nouveau Monde Graphite, Canada, Director of Jain University, Bengaluru, Prof. R. Geetha Balakrishna,  Vice-Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), Mysuru, Dr. Surinder Singh and Director of Karnataka State Higher Education Academy, Dharwad, Prof. S. M. Shivaprasad.

Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore, Prof. K.S. Rangappa will be the chief guest for valedictory ceremony on Mar.2 at 3.30 pm.  Director of Karnataka State Higher Education Academy, Dharwad, Prof. S. M. Shivaprasad and Dean (Academics), Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, will be the guests of honour. Professor and Dean of Science, Dr. P. Mallu, Convener of the Conference, will also be present.

SJCE Principal and Dean (Engg and Tech) Dr. S. B. Kivade, Dr. Anantha Padmanabha and Dr. P. Mallu were present during the press conference.