Talks

List of public lectures/expert talks delivered

2026

1.      Southern Skies & Indian Ties: Navigating Waves through Science's Eyes" (SDG 14, 17) . Invited lecture (in person) in FDP organised by PMMMNMTT, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. 10/1/2026

2.      Polar Plight & Plastic Blight: Living ‘LiFE’ to Set it Right" (SDG 12, 13). Invited lecture (in person) in FDP organised by PMMMNMTT, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. 10/1/2026

3.      The Crux of effective Grant writing. Invited lecture in FDP organised by PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala 12/1/2026

4.      NEP2020 and Critical Thinking. Invited lecture in FDP organised by PMMMNMTT, Jammu University, 15/1/2026

5.      Seeing the Full Circle: Why Critical Thinking is the Soul of Holistic Learning",. Invited lecture in FDP organised by Public College Samana, Patiala 17/1/2026

6.      Indian Antarctic Mission and Sustainable Development Goals. Invited lecture in FDP organised by PMMMNMTT, University of Allahabad 23/1/2026

7.      Invited Lecture (In Person) on Critical Thinking at Shaheed Mangal Pandey Govt. Girls P.G. College, Madhavapuram, Meerut organized by the Alumni Association of Meerut University. 21/2/2026

8.      Invited Lecture (In Person) on Indian Antarctic Mission at Haryana Science Conclave, Hisar Agricultural University, Haryana. 24/2/2026

9.      Invited Lecture (In Person) on Algae-based entrepreneurial opportunities at Dept of Botany, Meerut University. 13/3/2026

10.  Invited Lecture (In Person) on Critical Thinking at Dept of Botany, SKVT Govt. College, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. 30/3/2026

11.  Invited Lecture (In Person) on Critical Thinking at Dept of Botany, Govt. Arts and Science College, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. 30/3/2026

12.  Invited Lecture (In Person) on Critical Thinking at Govt. Degree College, Mandapetta, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. 31/3/2026

2025

1.      Ocean Science for Sustainability. Invited Talk (in person) Ocean Sustainability Roundtable, General Assembly of International Science Council, Muscat, Oman. 27/1/2025

2.      TedX SPJIMR Mumbai. Invited TedX Talk. (in person)  2/3/2025

3.      Media Training Resource Person at International Science Council, Canberra, Australia (Online), 12/3/2025

4.      Empowering Educators: Crafting Engaging E-Content for Your University LMS. AMET University, Chennai 6/5/2025

5.      Soft Skills. Invited Talk (in person) at National Conference on Soft Skills at Maa Shakumbari University, Saharanpur, UP. 22/5/2025

6.      NEP and Critical Thinking. Invited lecture (in person) in FDP organized by PMMMNMTT, Mzoram University, Aizawl. 19/6/2025

7.      Indian Antarctic Mission. Invited lecture in FDP organized by PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala 10/7/2025

8.       Invited Talk (in person) on ‘Role of mentoring for molding research career’ at Annual meeting of Australian Academy of Sciences, Science at Shine Dome, Canberra, Australia. 2/10/2025

9.      Critical Thinking in the age of AI. Invited Talk (in person), JECRC, Jaipur. 29/10/2025

10.  Developing Critical Thinking Skills. Invited Talk in DIP organized by Hansraj Jivandas College of Education, Mumbai. 4/10/2025

11.  Invited Talk on Critical Thinking at FDP, KUFOS, Kochi. 25/10/2025

12.  Invited Talk (in person)  at Science Fest, DIET Sangrur organized by SPSTI. 14/11/2025

13.  Invited Talk (in person) at Tropical BioSummit, KUFOS, Kochi. 20/11/2025

14.  AI in Science Research. Invited lecture (in person)  in FDP organized by PMMMNMTT, CU Punjab (Dept of Library Science), 15/12/2025

15.  Invited Talk at Govt. Degree College, Barua, Sreekakulam, AP.  17/12/2025

16.  Invited Talk (in person) on Antarctica at PM Shree Govt. Sr. Sec School for Girls,Rampura Phool. 20/12/2025

2024

1.      Saving Antarctica: Sustainable Lifestyle for Climate Action. Invited in person talk at Global Science Festival, Kerala. Trivandrum In Person, 28/1/2024

2.      Crux of Grant Writing. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala. Online, 6/2/2024

3.      Indian Antarctic Mission. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala. Online, 8/2/2024

4.      Sustainability in Antarctica. Invited expert talk for Akashavani Kannur. 6/2/2024

5.      Crux of Grant Writing. Faculty Induction Program organized by Dept of Geography, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. In Person,  12/2/2024

6.      NEP2020: Life Skills. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, HP University, Shimla. Online, 13/2/2024

7.      NEP2020: Life Skills. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, Punjabi University Patiala. Online, 7/2/2024

8.      Antarctic Sustainability. Invited Talk at International Conference on Sustainability, organized by CU Jammu. In Person, 1/3/2024

9.      Indian Antarctic Mission. Organized by department of collegiate education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Online, 4/3/3024

10.  Crisis in Antarctica. Invited talk at Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana. In Person, 16/3/3024

11.  Curiosity: Secret for Scientific Discoveries. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, HP University, Shimla. Online, 18/3/2024

12.  NEP2020: Critical Thinking. FIP organized by PMMMNMTT, M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat. Online, 20/5/2024

13.  NEP2020: Life Skills. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, HP University, Shimla. Online, 7/6//2024

14.  The Crux of Science Communication. Invited Talk at Synapse, New Delhi Online, 9/6/2024

15.  NEP2020: Critical Thinking. AMET University, Chennai Tamil Nadu. Online, 25/6/2024

16.  NEP2020: Life Skills. Invited Talk at Jamal Mohd. College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. In Person, 25/6/2024

17.  Avenues of Plant Taxonomy Research in Antarctica. Invited talk at JJ College, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu. In Person, 26/6/2024

18.  Discovery at Antarctica revealed by DNA Barcoding. Invited talk at Dept of Plant Biotechnology, TN Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. In Person, 27/6/2024

19.  Crisis in Antarctica: Lifestyle Changes for Sustainable Future. Keynote address in International Conference organized by Govt. PR College, Kakinada, AP. In Person, 4/7/2024

20.  Molecular Systematics. Invited Talk at Govt. Women’s College, Kakinada, AP. In Person, 4/7/2024

21.  Critical Thinking in Research Methodology. Invited Talk at FDP organized by Nidadavole Government Degree College, AP. Online, 5/7/2024

22.  Indian Antarctic Mission. Invited Talk supported by PM-SHREE, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Vizhianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. In Person, 6/7/2024

23.  NEP 2020: Critical Thinking. Invited Talk at Department of Botany, Central University of Kerala. In Person, 10/7/2024

24.  NEP 2020: Critical Thinking. Invited Talk at St. Pius X College, Rajapuram, Kerala. In Person,  10/7/2024

25.  NEP 2020: Life Skills. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, HP University, Shimla. Online, 11/7/2024

26.  NEP 2020: Critical Thinking. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala. Online, 2/8/2024

27.  Plant DNA Taxonomy Workshop. Department of Botany, Visakha Govt. College, Visakhapattanam, AP. Online, 3/8/2024

28.  NEP 2020: Critical Thinking. Faculty Induction Program, PMMMNMTT, HP University, Shimla. Online, 6/8/2024

29.  NEP 2020: Critical Thinking. In Online Refresher Course on Basic Science, organized by the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre at Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Online, 21/8/2024

30.  Indian Antarctic Mission: Sustainability. International Conference organized by Dr. Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar, MP. In Person,  12/9/2024

31.  DNA Barcoding at Antarctica. Invited talk at Mata Gujri Mahavidyalaya, Jabalpur, MP. In Person, 14/09/2024

32.  “Exploring the Intersections: Health and Environment in Antarctica”. Keynote Address in International Conference, Organized by JUIT Solan, Himachal Pradesh. In Person, 8/10/2024

33.  “Icebound odyssey: Quest for inspiration and discovery at deep south”. Resource Person in DST-INSPIRE Science Camp, Kanya Mahila Vidyalaya, Jalandhar. In Person, 15/10/2024

34.  “Icebound odyssey: Quest for inspiration and discovery at deep south”. MARS Science Festival keynote address organized by district administration, Mansa. In Person, 24/10/2024

2023

1.      Keynote Address: Mathematical Biology. Jamal Mohd Trichy, TN 18/1/2023

2.      NEP2020 Awareness Talk organized by DEO, Mansa, (In Person)  8/2/2023

3.      Critical Thinking. KMV Jalandhar 25/2/2023

4.      Indian Antarctic Mission. FDP organized by Dr. Puneeta Pandey. DST Karyashala, CU Punjab. (In Person), 6/3/2023

5.      Science Communication Workshop at CSIR-NISPR, New Delhi. 13/3/2023

6.      NEP2020: Introduction. Assam Agriculture University, Johat. Assam (In Person), 20/3/2023

7.      Critical Thinking in NEP2020. Assam Agriculture University, Johat, Assam (In Person), 21/3/2023

8.      Soft Skills in NEP2020. Assam Agriculture University, Johat, Assam (In Person) 22/3/2023

9.      Indian Antarctic Mission. Meerut University, UP 27/3/2023

10.  Indian Antarctic Mission, Modi College Patiala. (In Person) 13/4/2023

11.  Biostatistics. Jamal Mohd Trichy, TN. (In Person) 2/5/2023

12.  Life Skills. Jamal Mohd Trichy, TN (In Person) 2/5/2023

13.  SDG Goal 3, Eureka Programme, Athena Education, New Delhi 6/5/2023

14.  SWAYAM and e-Content development. GKU-Talwandi Sabo. (In Person) 13/5/2023

15.  Indian Antarctic Mission. FDP at V.G. Vaze College, Mumbai University, MH. 29/5/2023

16.  E-Content development. AMET University, Chennai, TN 30/5/2023

17.  World Environment Day special talk. Rayat Bahra University, Punjab. 5/6/2023

18.  Indian Antarctic Mission. Resource Person at FDP, HRDC, GJU-Hisar, Haryana. 13/7/2023

19.  Science of Longevity; invited science talk-show at Akashawani, Kannur, Kerala 25/6/2023

20.  NEP2020: Soft Skills. Invited Talk at Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya, WB 21/9/2023

21.  NEP2020 Soft Skills, Agora-FDP, SN College, Kollam, Kerala ,9/10/2023

22.  NEP2020 Critical Thinking, Agora-FDP, SN College, Kollam, Kerala, 9/10/2023

23.  NEP2020 Life Skills, Agora-FDP, SN College, Kollam, Kerala, 12/10/2023

24.  NEP2020 Online education, Agora-FDP, SN College, Kollam, Kerala, 12/10/2023

25.  Climate Action through Lifestyle Changes, PM Shree, Kendriya Vidyalaya 1, Bathinda (In Person), 3/11/2023

26.  NEP2020 Soft Skills, FDP, PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala, 14/11/2023

27.  NEP2020 Critical Thinking, FDP, PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala, 14/11/2023

28.  Indian Antarctic Mission, FDP, PMMMNMTT, Kannur University, Kerala, 23/11/2023

29.  Indian Antarctic Mission, National Conference on Cryptogams, Govt. Arts and Science College, Calicut, Calicut University, Kerala, (In Person), 30/11/2023

30.  Science in Antarctica, National Conference on Cryptogams, Govt. Arts and Science College, Calicut, Calicut University, Kerala, (In Person), 30/11/2023

31.  Indian Antarctic Mission and Climate Change, FDP, PMMMNMTT, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, HP 27/12/2023

32.  Flipping Science for Climate Action, FDP, PMMMNMTT, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, HP 27/12/2023

2022

33.  FIP-Kannur University, Kerala-1, 4/2

34.  FIP-Kannur University, Kerala--2, 4/2

35.  FIP GNDU, Amritsar 10/2

36.  FIP AMET, Chennai 15/2

37.  FIP AMET, Chennai 16/2

38.  FIP GJU Hisar 3/3

39.  DBT Star@SNC, Kerala U 5/3

40.  Invited Talk at St. Pius College, Kannur Univ 10/3

41.  Keynote Address at Jamal Mohd College, Trichy 15/3

42.  Jammu University 25/3

43.  Earth Day Zakkir Hussain College 22 Apr

44.  Sustainability@School of Journalism, DU 22 Apr

45.  Punjab Science Vigyan Utsav, Chandigarh 17 June

46.  St. Berchman's college, Kerala Foundation Lecture 27th June

47.  St. Berchman's college, Kerala The Art of Online Teaching 27th June

48.  Kolkata U Invited Talk on The World of Algae 8 Sep

49.  Baba Farid U, Bathinda FDP 6th Oct

50.  Kannur University  FDP: Time management for teachers 14/Oct

51.  Kannur University  FDP: Critical Thinking for teachers 14/Oct

52.  International Conference, CU Kerala, 27/Oct

53.  Mata Gujri College, Jabalpur 16/Nov

54.  CU Jammu 11/Nov

55.  FDP@ Punjabi U Patiala 24/Nov

56.  Haryana Science Conclave@ GJU Hisar 6/Dec

57.  Invited Talk at BGSBU, Rajouri 22/Dec

58.  Inivited Talk at dept of Botany, Jammu U 23/Dec

59.  Kolkata U FDP1: Art of writing a manuscript 29/Dec

60.  Kolkata U FDP2: Critical Thinking in research 29/Dec

2021

61.  Science In Antarctica. Invited Public Outreach Talk, Carmel College, Goa. 2nd December

62.  Time Management for Academicians. FDP at UGC-HRDC, University of Lucknow. 26th November

63.  How do we talk about science and trust? Podcast with BBC, StoryWorks, London and ISC Paris. 16th November (Link)

64.  Technology for Sustainable Living. FDP at UGC-HRDC, JNV University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. 16th November

65.  Floristic Diversity in Antarctica. Oral Presentation at 14th International Kuroshio Science Symposium, Kochi University, Japan. 13th November

66.  ‘What Indian Antarctic Mission teaches us about sustainability?’ FDP at Ramanujan College, Delhi University, 3rd November

67.  Time management for academicians. UGC-HRDC-GNDU as resource person in refresher course. 6th October

68.  Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Development. Invited lecture at Punjab State Science and Technology Council, 6th October 2021.

69.  Science in Antarctica. UGC-HRDC, GJU, Hisar. Resource person in Refresher Course). 22nd Sep

70.  Discovery of Bryum bharatiense. UGC-HRDC, Calicut University Resource person in Refresher Course). 20th Sep

71.  Science in Antarctica. UGC-HRDC, Calicut University Resource person in Refresher Course). 20th Sep

72.  Discovery of Bryum bharatiense. Catholicate College, MG University, Kerala. 7th Sep.

73.  Bryum bharatiense: Insights into Astrobiology. Satyabhama University, Chennai. 26th Aug

74.  Scientific literacy. Inaugural speech at Kadambur North Government School Science Club, Kannur, Kerala. 22nd Aug

75.  Antarctica as a crucible for astrobiology: The story of Bryum bharatiense, India’s discovery in Antarctica. Shyampur Siddheshwari Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal 22nd Aug

76.  Bryum bharatiense: Insights into polar biology. Chennai Science Colloquium, Chennai 14th Aug

77.  Career prospects in Botany. Central University of Kerala. 13th Aug

78.  Discovery of Bryum bharatiense. International webinar series at St. Pius X College, Rajapuram, Kerala. 4/8

79.  FIP-1 at GNDU-UGC-HRDC, “Time management for teachers” 2/8

80.  Bryum bharatiense: Story of Discovery driven by childlike curiosity. Invited talk at Physical Research Laboratories, Ahmedabad. 22/7

81.  “What is science?” Invited lecture, DPS, Amritsar 8/7

82.  'A personal journey towards UN-Sustainable Developmental Goals'. Invited lecture at University of Madras, Chennai. 30/7

83.  Bryum bharatiensis new species found by India in Antarctica. Invited lecture at Goa Science Centre, Miramar, Goa. 26/7

84.  “The crux of critical thinking for Academia”. Resource Person in 15 days Refresher Program at Amity University, Noida 23/6

85.  “The crux of time management for Academia”. Resource Person in 15 days Refresher Program at Amity University, Noida 24/6

86.  FDP at UGC-HRDC Refresher Programme at Jai Hind College, Mumbai. “Regression Analysis”. 17/7

87.  Thrill of Discovery, Invited Talk at JCI, Payyanur, Kerala. 16/7

88.  Impact of COVID-19 on environment. Invited Talk at Vigyan Parishad Panchnad, Vigyan Bharti 6/6

89.  Inaugural Address, Library Council Chandigarh 6/6

90.  Resource person at AICTE/ISTE Sponsored Induction program on Deep Learning and Cyber Security, Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Andhra Pradesh. 10/4

91.  Invited talk at Kerala Agricultural University, “Crux of Critical Thinking.” 18/3

92.  DAV College (DBT-Star College scheme), 27/2

93.  Invited talk at Kerala Agricultural University, “Crux of Academic Writing.” 2/4

94.  FIP-2 at GNDU-UGC-HRDC, “Time management for teachers”, 25/3

95.  IQAC, SN-Kannur, Kerala. “What is Science?” 23/3

96.  AMET, Chennai “Blue Economy: Opportunities and Challenges”. 10/2

97.  MAHE-Science Journalism National Conference, “Science Journalism- A void to be filled by upcoming scientists” 8/2

98.  FIP-1 at GNDU-UGC-HRDC, “Time management for teachers” 5/2

99.  Mumbai University IIC Invited Lecture: “Sustainability as a lifestyle choice”. 6/2

100.                      FDP-2 at MAHE, Manipal, 30th January 2021. “The Crux of Critical Thinking for Academia”

101.                      FDP at CU Rajastan, “How to make online teaching exciting” 23/1

102.                      FDP at CU Rajastan, “Time Management for Teachers” 23/1

103.                      Invited talk on “How Dr. Har Gobind Khorana’s works paved way for the development of vaccines against COVID-19?”, Science City, Jalandhar. 9th January 2021

104.                      FDP-1 at MAHE, Manipal, 9th January 2021: “The Crux of Critical Thinking for Academia”

105.                       “Perception of Online learning among students from India during COVID-19 lockdown”. Virtual International Akhand Conference by GERA and CU Punjab. 7th January 2021

106.                      FDP at UGC-HRDC, PU Chandigarh, “2021: A year of sustainability”, 1st January 2021

2020

107.                      DBT Sponsored Two Day National e-Conference on “COVID-19 Pandemic: Emerging Challenges and Future Strategies” organized by KMV Jalandhar, 28th November

108.                      TEDx talk at Shoolini University, “Antarctica: The Untold Story of Climate Change”. 27th November

109.                      FDP at CU Rajastan, “How to make online teaching exciting” 26th November

110.                      FDP at CU Rajastan, “Time Management for Teachers” 26th November

111.                      FDP at Chandigarh University, 11th November. ‘Coronavirus as Karma”

112.                      FDP, Mithbai College, Mumbai, 10th November “Indian Antarctica Mission”

113.                      FDP (PMMMNMTTT) at BHU Varanasi, “Digital Skills” 6th November

114.                      Macmillan Education Foundation, 24th October “Scopes in basic sciences”

115.                      Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, 20th October

116.                      North Kannur Science Club, Kerala, 17th October

117.                      AMET University, Chennai, 12th October

118.                      Macmillan Education Foundation, 10th October “Journey as a scientist”

119.                      Pondicherry University, 9th October

120.                      Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 30th September “Nutrition myths”

121.                      DAV College (DBT-Star College scheme), Abohar 18th October 2019 “Biotechnology at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19”

122.                      DAV College (DBT-Star College scheme), Bathinda, 26th September. “Biotechnology at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19”

123.                      Osmania University Hyderabad, 8th September “Crux of Critical Thinking for Academia”

124.                      KSSP, Payyanur (Inaugural Public Talk), 22nd August

125.                      JSPS-Japanese Embassy, Cairo, Egypt, 12th August “COVID-19 crisis and the Sustainable Development Goals : Role of the Science & Health Challenges”

126.                      Central University of Jharkhand, 11th August “What COVID-

19 teaches us about UN-Sustainable Developmental Goals?”

127.                      Likha Program, Sri Chitra Thirunnal College of Engineering, Trivandrum, 29th July “Is Zero waste lifestyle practical?”

128.                      SS College, Khanna, UP, 27th July “Sustainability, Challenges & Transforming Opportunities amidst COVID-19”

129.                      Sathyabhama University, Chennai, “E-Learning and Personalized Education” 19th June

130.                      Sathyabhama University, Chennai, “MOOCs and Flip Class” 19th June

131.                      Sathyabhama University, Chennai, “Screen recording and Video Editing for MOOC” 20th June

132.                      Sathyabhama University, Chennai, “Writing successful Swayam MOOC application and other MOOC platforms” 20th June

133.                      CU Punjab and DAV College Bathinda “Zerowaste and Carbon Beutral” in Zero-waste series, 17th June

134.                      AMET University, Chennai, 13th June

135.                      JDTICAS, Calicut, 10th June “COVID-19 and Climate Change”

136.                      Bishop Kurialassery College for Women, Amalagiri, Kottayam, Kerala, 8th June: COVID-19 and UN Sustainable Developmental Goals”

137.                      Goa Science Centre, Miramar, Goa 5th June: ‘Coronavirus as Karma’

138.                      FDP at KS Rangasamy College, Tituchendur, Tamil Nadu. 29th May

139.                      AMET University, Chennai, 24th May

140.                      Dept of Zoology, Payyannur College, Kerala, 23rd May

141.                      Dept of Chemistry, Payyannur College, Kerala, 23rd May: COVID-19 and Biotechnology”

142.                      Dept of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh 22nd May: ‘Coronavirus as Karma’

143.                      PRNSS College, Mattannur, Kannur, Kerala, 12th June: ‘Voyage to Antarctica’

144.                      SES College, Sreekanthaapuram, Kerala, 12th June: ‘Voyage to Antarctica’

145.                      Korom Public Library, Kerala, 15th May

146.                      ATREE, Bangalore, Policy Meet on “Wetland Biodiversity Conservation” 14th May

147.                      INYAS-IHE, University of Delhi, 29th April 2020 “Online teaching platforms and security concerns”

148.                      NCERT, New Delhi 27th April 2020. “Jitsi: An open-source software for Video Conferencing”

149.                      DAV College (DBT-Star College scheme), Bathinda, 28th Feb 2020. “Pax Antarctica: To Save Antarctica we must act now”

2019

161.            Oral presentation: "Sagan effect and future of science communication in India" at INSA Anniversary General Meeting, NIO, Dona Paula, Goa. 16-18 December 2019

162.            An invited participant at Science Leadership Workshop (Global Young Academy) and World Science Forum, Budapest, Hungary 19-23 November, 2019

163.            Chaired a session and delivered a presentation on “Life at Extreme Environments” at NatFoS Samod Bagh, 6-8 November, 2019

164.            Invited key-note address at national conference “Science Fiesta”, at S. Govt. College for Science, Jagraon 21st Oct. 2019

165.            Delivered expert lecture in INSPIRE Science Camp at Guru Nanak College for Girls, Muktsar, ‘Voyage to Antarctica’ 23rd September, 2019

166.            Resource Person at Curriculum Design and Development, PMMMNMTT National Workshop, CUPB, (9-18 July 2019).

167.            Capacity Building Workshop for Swayam Course Coordinators at NITTR, Chennai (Organized by MHRD, Govt. of India). (27-27 May 2019)

168.            Resource Person at Science Academies' Refresher Course on Plant Taxonomy, Phytogeography and Ecology, CUPB, (5-20 March 2019)

169.            Resource Person at PMMMNMTT Faculty Induction Programme, CUPB, on (28 Feb 2019)

170.            Resource Person at Faculty Development Program at IIT-BHU (18-19 Feb 2019) “Online learning with digital experiences”

171.            NAM-ZMT Visiting Scientist at Leibniz-Zentrum für Marine Tropenforschung, Bremen, Germany (November 2018-February 2019)

2018

172.            84th Annual Meeting of Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore (IASc) as an Invited Delegate (1-4, Nov. 2018)

173.            MOOC Development Workshop at Indian Institute of Managament, Bangalore (15-16 October 2018)

174.            "Curiosity-driven research in plant sciences: marine, terrestrial and polar algal biodiversity". Keynote Address in National Conference: "Vistas in Biobiversity, Biology, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology of Algae". Madras Christian College, Chennai (19-23 Sep 2018) 

175.            "E-learning, personalized education, MOOCs and Flip Classes: A Primer on SWAYAM" Invited talk at 1 day MOOC Development workshop at AMET University, Chennai (22 Sep 2018)

176.            "Pax Antarctica: A continent for science" Invited talk at Bharat University, Chennai on (20 Sep 2018)

177.            "E-learning with Digital Experiences" and "MOOCs and Flip Classes: A Primer on SWAYAM": Two Expert talks as Invited speaker (Resource Person) at ISTE-AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programme on "Outcome Based Education- Teaching Learning Skills In Digital Age" at Baba Farid College of Engineering, Bathinda (18th July 2018)

178.            "Curiosity-driven research in marine and polar sciences"- Invited plenary talk at National Conference organised at Sanmati Government College of Science Education and Research, Jagraon, Punjab (19 April 2018)

179.            “Lichen Photobiont Diversity: Current State of the Art and Challenges”. Invited Talk at  National Conference on Current developments and Next Generation Lichenology, CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow 27-28 January 2018.

2017

180.            “Tracking Trails by cracking codes”. Invited lecture through National Knowledge Network to AMET University, Chennai. 27th September, 2017

181.            "SRFP, DST-INSPIRE IFA, MEXT, ISEA and RTF-DCS". DST-CII sponsored workshop on Outreach Workshop on Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research, 3rd May 2017. "SRFP, DST-INSPIRE IFA, MEXT, ISEA and RTF-DCS," CUPB, Bathinda  PPT

182.            "Floristic diversity of Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica", National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS-2017)) NCAOR, Goa (16-17 May, 2017)

183.            Science Outreach presentation 10th March 2017 at Maitri station, Antarctica PPT

184.            Science Outreach Presentation 9th February 2017 at Bharati Station, Antarctica PPT

2016

185.            Delivered an oral presentation on “Subgroup structure of Indian Languages revealed using computational linguistics” in International Conference of Linguistic Society of India, IIT-Guwahati from 10-12 Nov, 2016

186.            Delivered an oral presentation on “Phylogenetic systematics and diversity of Seaweeds from Indian Coast” in International Seaweed Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark on 19-24 July, 2016

187.            Invited talk on “Advances in Algal Biotechnology” at International Conference, VIT University, Vellore 11th August 2016

188.            Delivered an oral presentation on “Linguistic gender in Indian languages and its relation with sex ratio” in “National Seminar on Gender equality for Sustainable Development”, Central University of Punjab on 22nd March, 2016

189.            Served as a resource person in DBT sponsored workshop on medical genetics and bioinformatics at Central University of Punjab 9th-23rd March, 2016. “DNA sequencing and genome annotation”

190.            Delivered an oral presentation on “DNA barcoding of mangrove plants in Sundarban Delta, West Bengal and Payyanur, Kerala reveals hidden biodiversity” in “New Vistas in Plant and Microbial Sciences”, Jammu University on 12th March, 2016

191.            Delivered a poster presentation on “Multilocal phylogeography of Ficus religiosa in India reveals cryptic speciation” at Young Investigator’s Meeting-2016 organized by DBT, UNESCO-RCB 29th February to 2nd March, 2016

192.            Coordinated Science Academies’ Lecture Workshop on Recent Breakthroughs in Plant Sciences at Central University of Punjab, 22nd to 24th February, 2016

193.            Coordinated Science Academies’ Refresher Course on Environmental Biology at Central University of Punjab, 1st to 15th February, 2016

2015

194.            Delivered an invited Popular Talk on “Tree Of Life: Disentangling the Tangled Bank” at Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, AP on 17th December, 2015

195.            Delivered talk on “DNA Barcoding reveals cryptic diversity of mosses from the springs of Himalayas”, Himalayan Studies Conference, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on 4th November, 2015

196.            Delivered an invited Popular Talk (Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan) Motivational Contact Programme for Talented School Students of Punjab, on “Fascinating world of plants” at Central University of Punjab on 16th September, 2015

197.            Participated in two days workshop: “Capacity Building of Higher Education Teachers on e-content Development Using Moodle. 15th to 16th September, 2015

198.            Delivered an invited Talk on “Fascinating world of plants” at Centre for Plant Sciences, Central University of Kerala, on 31st July, 2015

199.            Delivered an invited Talk on “Evolution and Humanity” at Centre for Animal Sciences, Central University of Kerala, on 31st July, 2015

200.            Delivered an invited Talk on “Computational Phylogenetics” at St. Pius X College, Rajapuram, Kerala, on 29th July, 2015

201.            Delivered a Talk on “Invisible world of marine plants” at Central University of Punjab in connection with Fascination of Plants Day, on 18th May, 2015

202.            Delivered an Invited Talk at S. Govt. College of Science & Technology, Jagraon, Punjab on 16th February, 2015 on “Phylogenetic Systematics of Aquatic Plants.”

203.            Orientation Programme at UGC-Academic Staff College, Delhi University. 8th December, 2014-5th January, 2015.

2014

204.            National Conference on Recent Advances in Algology, Mycology and Plant Pathology at University of Madras Guindy Campus; 19-20 February 2014. Invited Talk: “Strong Endemism of Bloom-forming Tubular Ulva in Indian West Coast, with Description of Ulva paschima sp. nov. (Ulvales, Chlorophyta)”

2013-2007

205.            National Conference on “Climate Change, Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi on 9th-10th December 2013. Oral Presentation: “Sargassum zhangii invades India”

206.            2nd International Conference on "Agriculture, Food Technologies and Environment- New Approaches" (AFTENA- 2013) at JNU, New Delhi, October 2013. Oral Presentation: “Agronomy and cultivation methods for edible seaweeds”.

207.            British Phycological Society annual workshop on molecular phylogenetics of seaweeds at Marine Biological Association, Plymouth, United Kingdom 13-15 March, 2013

208.            International Algal Summit by Indian Phycological Society, New Delhi, February 2012. Oral Presentation “DNA barcoding discovers substantial divergence within interbreeding populations of green alga, Monostroma (Ulvophyceae)”

209.            National Seminar on Environment and Health, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Poster presentation “How does the DNA Sequencer work?” 27th September 2011

210.            New Horizons in Cancer Research by American Association of Cancer Research (AACR), New Delhi, December 2011. Poster presentation: Cancer Phylogenetics: Computational Modelling of Tumor Evolution

During PhD Period

211.            57th Winter meeting of the British Phycological Society, Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom. January 2009. Supported by student bursary from the BPS (Oral presentation). “Ecophysiology and phylogeography of Monostroma latissimum’

212.            57th Winter meeting of the British Phycological Society, Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom. January 2009. Supported by student bursary from the BPS (Poster presentation). “Gametangial development in Monostroma latissimum’

213.            XIX International Seaweed Symposium, Kobe, Japan, March 2007. Supported by Japanese Phycological Society grants. (Seasonal fluctuations in the growth of Monostroma latissimum).

214.            XIX International Seaweed Symposium, Kobe, Japan, March 2007. Supported by Japanese Phycological Society grants. (Seasonal fluctuations in sex ratios of Monostroma latissimum).

215.            31st Annual International meeting of the Japanese Society of Phycology, Kobe, Japan organized by Japanese Society of Phycology, Kobe, Japan March 2007 (Poster: “Ontogenical observations on edible marine algae Monostroma”)

216.            Marine Botany Summer Course (With scholarship from National Science Foundation (NSF), USA), including attendance in FHL conference 2007. Friday Harbor Laboratories, University of Washington, USA. August 2007. Oral presentation: “Same or different? DNA Barcoding of ulvophycean green algae in and around Puget Sound, WA, USA”

List of Workshops/Seminars Organized

1.       New Year Webinar by Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, DST Secy on 17th January 2021

2.       #Science Leadership Workshop, supported by Science Academies, 22nd June 2020-28th June 2020

a.       Nature India feature article: https://www.natureasia.com/en/nindia/article/10.1038/nindia.2020.115

b.       Current Science https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/119/06/0894.pdf

3.       #ZeroWaste workshop, in collaboration with DAV College, Bathinda, 16th June 2020-18th June 2020

4.       #BluePlanet workshop, in collaboration with dept of Geology, 7th June 2020-9th June 2020

5.       #TangledBank, a national level workshop, 31st May 2020-5th June 2020

6.       New Year Webinar by Prof. Ananthanarayanan IISc Baengaluru on 1st Jan 2023

List of major international workshops attended

1.  AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy. 21-24, Sep 2020

2.      Science Leadership Workshop by Global Young Academy, Budapest, Hungary 19-23 November, 2019