Two day Lecture series on "BIOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES" followed by instrument demonstration from 22nd March 2023 to 23rd March 2023.
Events of Day 1
On day 1 of the lecture series, Prof. Rajaram Swaminathan delved into the intricacies of fluorescence spectroscopy, shedding light on its principles and applications. Following this, Prof. Nitin Chaudhary presented a comprehensive overview of CD and IR spectroscopy, emphasizing their significance in the field of analytical chemistry. The session was highly interactive, with participants engaging in fruitful discussions and gaining valuable insights into the subject matter.
Miss Aishwarya Vijayakumar and Miss Yvonne Christain demonstrated the CD spectrophotometer in a practical manner, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience with the equipment. The demonstration likely involved showcasing the instrument's operating principles and techniques, as well as providing an overview of the types of data that can be obtained through its use. The attendees likely benefitted from seeing the instrument in action, allowing them to better understand its capabilities and potential applications in their research.
Events of Day 2
On day 2 of the lecture series, Prof. Sachin Kumar provided a detailed understanding of gel electrophoresis, including its various types and applications. This was followed by Prof. Vibin Ramakrishnan's insightful presentation on chromatography and molecular dynamics simulations, highlighting their importance in the field of biochemistry. The session was highly interactive, with participants actively engaging in discussions and gaining valuable knowledge on the subject matter.
Miss Feba Francis and Miss Shubhangini Singh likely demonstrated the practical usage of High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) during a session. This demonstration likely involved showcasing the equipment's operating principles, including the separation of complex mixtures into their individual components. Attendees likely learned about the various applications of HPLC in fields such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and environmental analysis, as well as the importance of the technique in identifying and quantifying specific compounds in a sample.