Alkahest

1. Day 1: Introduction to ML + Tools Setup

2. Objective: Understand what Machine Learning and run your first code

3. Day 2: Mathematics Behind ML (Very Basic)

4. Objective: Understand minimal math required

5. Day 3: First ML Model (Linear Regression)

6.  Objective: Build first ML model

7. Day 4: Classification (Simple Decision Making)

8. Objective: Understand classification problems

9. Day 5: Mini Project + Integration

10.  Objective: Apply everything learned

1. The LaTeX Foundation

2. Structural Formatting & Typography

3. Advanced Mathematical & Chemical Type-Setting

4. Professional Tables & Floats

5. References & Document Management

6. Introduction to Beamer & Posters

7. Capstone Project

1. ChatGPT / Claude / Perplexity - How to use for writing and resource gathering

2. Gemini / Grok / Qwen - How to use this tools for image generation

3. Bypassgpt / Undetectable AI - Conversion of AI content to Humanised Content

4. Elict / Alpharxiv / SciSpace - Reference gathering and Interaction with papers

5. Wispaper and Open-source AI models for Coding 

6. How to create a own tool using AI tools?

7. What is Claude and History?

8. How the claude good for Humans?

9. Prompting : The key to open the power of Claude

10. Hands of Things using Claude

11. Ethical ways of Claude in academica.

Hands-on LaTeX, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Training

 
AI tools for Researchers & Claude for Academia (02-07 June 2026, 07:30PM-08:30PM)

LaTeX Mastery: Code your Document (08-12 June 2026, 07:30PM-09:00PM)

Introduction to Machine Learning - The Essentials (23-27 June 2026, 07:30PM-09:00PM)

We are inviting passionate resource persons and volunteers to contribute to the initiatives of Schrödinger's Student. Join us by taking classes, mentoring learners, supporting outreach, curating opportunities, or helping manage our social media and community platforms.

Schrödinger's Student is committed to making research, learning, and scientific opportunities more accessible through education, community support, and meaningful collaboration.

You can contribute to one or more of these initiatives:

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Article 46 – Beginner-friendly learning series on research topics with expert guidance.

Article 16 – Industry-based job opportunities, vacancies, and recruitment updates.

THE UNHEARD VOICE

Legal Rights of PhD Scholars in India

Were/Are you a part of academia - a PhD scholar, research student, or master’s student?

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This initiative is designed as a safe and supportive space to address your concerns and empower you with the right legal awareness.

👩‍⚖ Resource Person:

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Let your voice be heard - because your work, your time, and your dignity matter.

Struggling with thesis formatting? Want a clean, professional academic document without stress?

• Join this beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to:

☑️ Create a thesis-ready LaTeX document by yourself 

☑️ Structure PG/PhD dissertations professionally

☑️ Manage references using BibTeX, write equations and scientific content effortlessly

Solar cells stand at the forefront of renewable energy innovation, harnessing sunlight and converting it into electricity through the principles of semiconductor physics. This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to photovoltaic technologies, semiconductor device physics, and the design and fabrication of silicon solar cells. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations of solar cell research, gaining insights into current challenges, loss analysis, and market potential. With renewable energy projected to contribute nearly 75% of global energy demand by 2060—up from less than 10% today—solar photovoltaics are expected to play a pivotal role in this transition. Such rapid expansion of the PV industry will require a highly trained workforce, particularly in India where incentives for solar cell and module manufacturing are driving demand for skilled professionals. Designed to impart essential knowledge in a short span of time, this course will benefit practicing engineers, aspiring students, and educators alike. Covering topics from solar cell theory and silicon design to fabrication, characterization, and future directions, the program equips participants with the expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to the renewable energy revolution.

🧪 Workshop Structure (2 Days × 2 Hours)

Day 1: Fundamentals of Photovoltaics

• Physics of semiconductor devices: band diagrams, optical absorption, generation–recombination, transport

• pn-junction diode characteristics and their role in solar cells

• Introduction to photovoltaic technologies and their evolution

• Current status of PV research and emerging solar cell types

• Overview of cutting-edge research in solar cells

Day 2: Silicon Solar Cells – Theory & Practice

• Characteristics and design of silicon solar cells

• Optical design, junctions, and passivation strategies

• Impact of design parameters on solar cell performance

• IV measurements and quantum efficiency analysis

• Fabrication process of silicon solar cells

• Practical session: loss analysis and performance evaluation

• Market potential and future outlook for silicon solar cells

📊 Techniques & Practical Insights

• IV Measurements: Current–voltage characteristics for efficiency evaluation

• Quantum Efficiency: Spectral response analysis of solar cells

• Loss Analysis: Identifying optical, electrical, and recombination losses

• Fabrication Steps: Junction formation, passivation, and optical design

• Market Trends: Commercial viability and scalability of silicon solar cells

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the physics of semiconductor devices and solar cell operation

• Gain knowledge of photovoltaic technologies and current research directions

• Learn to design, fabricate, and evaluate silicon solar cells

• Perform data analysis including IV and quantum efficiency measurements

• Assess the market potential and sustainability of solar cell technologies

Electrochemical sensing is redefining how we monitor biologically and environmentally significant analytes. With its high sensitivity, low detection limits, real-time responsiveness, and portability, this technique is rapidly gaining traction in healthcare diagnostics, food safety, and environmental monitoring.

This workshop bridges core electrochemistry with practical device engineering, offering participants a deep dive into sensor design, data analysis, and real-world applications. Through interactive sessions and virtual demonstrations, attendees will gain both conceptual clarity and hands-on skills to confidently apply electrochemical sensing in academic and professional settings.

🧪 Workshop Structure

Day 1: Fundamentals of Electrochemical Sensing

• Redox reactions, electron transfer, and electrode–electrolyte interface

• Overview of electrochemical techniques

• Electrode modifiers: nanomaterials, polymers, MOFs, carbon composites

• Case studies: detection of glutathione, homocysteine, tryptophan

Day 2: Advanced Strategies & Data Analysis

• Nanomaterial integration for enhanced electrocatalysis

• Nanozyme and MOF-based sensor platforms

• Calibration curves, sensitivity, detection limits, linear ranges

• Interpretation of voltammetric and impedance spectra

Day 3: Applications & Virtual Demonstration

• Video walkthrough: electrode modification and CV recording

• Instrument handling: potentiostat setup, electrode connections, safety

• Sample datasets for hands-on data interpretation

• Applications in point-of-care diagnostics and wearable platforms

📊 Techniques & Interpretation

• Voltammetry: Peak current/potential analysis for quantification

• EIS: Circuit modeling and charge transfer resistance

• Amperometry: Real-time current-time response

• Calibration: Linear regression, LOD/LOQ, reproducibility

• Error Analysis: RSD and recovery studies for validation

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the principles and methodologies of electrochemical sensing

• Gain expertise in electrode modification and sensor development

• Analyze and interpret electrochemical data with confidence

• Work with simulated datasets to mimic real workflows

• Apply sensing techniques to healthcare, food safety, and environmental monitoring

Electro-organic chemistry is transforming modern synthesis by replacing harsh reagents with electrons—ushering in a new era of green, efficient, and scalable chemical transformations. This course explores the powerful synergy between organic chemistry, electrochemistry, and materials science, with a focus on modified electrodes that enhance selectivity, efficiency, and control.

From pharmaceuticals to energy storage, electro-organic methods are enabling selective oxidations, reductions, and C–C/C–N couplings with minimal waste. Participants will gain hands-on experience with electrode modification, electrochemical instrumentation, and data interpretation techniques like CV, EIS, and CPE. Real-world applications include bioelectrochemistry, CO₂ reduction, and drug delivery systems.

Electrochemistry for Organic Transformation
🔋 Learn to replace harsh reagents with electrons for greener, scalable synthesis. This 3-day course covers:

🧪 Day 1:

• Intro to electro-organic chemistry

• Electrode modification (polymers, nanomaterials)

• Key reactions & case studies

⚙️ Day 2:

• Electrochemical cell setup

• CV, EIS, and chronoamperometry

• Data interpretation

🔬 Day 3:

• Live demo: electrochemical oxidation

• Instrument handling & safety

• Real-world applications

Whether you're a researcher, student, or industry professional, this course offers the tools and insights to harness electrochemistry for transformative organic synthesis.

Electrochemical energy storage is transforming how we power modern society. With its ability to deliver clean, efficient, and reliable energy, this field is central to meeting the rising global demand for sustainable solutions. Batteries drive progress in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid storage by offering high energy density and long cycle life, while supercapacitors excel in rapid charge–discharge, exceptional power density, and ultra-stable cycling. Together, they form the backbone of next-generation energy systems, enabling renewable integration, advanced transportation, and high-power electronics.

This workshop bridges fundamental electrochemistry with applied device engineering, guiding participants through the principles, characterization techniques, and data analysis methods that define modern battery and supercapacitor research. Through interactive sessions and demonstrations, attendees will gain both conceptual clarity and practical skills to confidently apply electrochemical energy storage in academic and industrial contexts.

🔋 Workshop Structure

Day 1: Fundamentals of Batteries & Supercapacitors

• Importance of energy storage in renewable integration

• Types and working principles of batteries and supercapacitors

• Key differences in energy density, power density, and cycling stability

• Case studies: lithium-ion batteries, hybrid supercapacitors

Day 2: Electrochemical Characterization Techniques

• Cyclic Voltammetry (CV): redox behavior and electrode kinetics

• Galvanostatic Charge–Discharge (GCD): capacity, capacitance, and rate performance

• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS): charge transfer resistance and ion diffusion

• Practical demonstration of characterization workflows

Day 3: Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Understanding mechanisms: intercalation, redox, plating/stripping in metal-ion batteries

• Performance metrics: capacity, energy density, power density, coulombic efficiency

• Calibration curves, reproducibility, and error analysis

• Hands-on interpretation of CV, GCD, and EIS datasets

📊 Techniques & Interpretation

• CV: Peak current/potential analysis for redox and intercalation reactions

• GCD: Charge–discharge profiles for capacity, rate performance, and efficiency

• EIS: Circuit modeling, diffusion pathways, and electrode/electrolyte interface behavior

• Performance Metrics: Energy density, power density, coulombic efficiency, cycle stability

• Error Analysis: Reproducibility, recovery studies, and statistical validation

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the principles and methodologies of batteries and supercapacitors

• Gain expertise in electrochemical characterization (CV, GCD, EIS) using Bio-Logic Potentiostat

• Analyze and interpret performance data with confidence

• Work with simulated datasets to mimic real experimental workflows

• Apply energy storage concepts to renewable integration, transportation, and high-power electronics

Fluorescence quenching is a powerful optical phenomenon that plays a pivotal role in modern sensing applications. By monitoring changes in fluorescence intensity, researchers can detect trace levels of biologically and environmentally relevant analytes with high sensitivity and selectivity. This workshop offers a focused exploration of fluorescence quenching mechanisms, sensor design strategies, and real-world applications in diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and material science.

🧪 Workshop Structure (3 Days × 1.5 Hours)

Day 1: Fundamentals of Fluorescence Quenching

• Introduction to fluorescence and photophysics

• Quenching mechanisms: static, dynamic, FRET, PET

• Role of fluorophores, quenchers, and energy transfer pathways

• Case studies: metal ion detection, biomolecule sensing

Day 2: Sensor Design & Data Interpretation

• Quantum dots, nanoclusters, and organic dyes in sensing

• Calibration curves, Stern–Volmer plots, and limit of detection

• Signal-to-noise optimization and selectivity enhancement

• Interpretation of fluorescence spectra and time-resolved data

Day 3: Applications & Demonstration

• Applications in biosensing, food safety, and environmental analysis

• Virtual demonstration: sensor preparation and fluorescence measurement

• Instrument overview: spectrofluorometer, cuvette setup, safety protocols

• Sample datasets for hands-on interpretation and validation

📊 Techniques & Interpretation

• Stern–Volmer Analysis: Quantifies quenching efficiency

• Time-Resolved Fluorescence: Differentiates static vs dynamic quenching

• FRET/PET Platforms: Enables molecular proximity sensing

• Calibration & Error Analysis: LOD/LOQ, reproducibility, recovery studies

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand fluorescence quenching mechanisms and their sensing relevance

• Design and optimize fluorescence-based sensors using nanomaterials

• Analyze fluorescence data and validate sensing performance

• Apply techniques in biomedical, environmental, and industrial contexts

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