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Triumphant Three Day Workshop MAM 2018 5-7 July 2018

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(RF & Microwave Research Laboratory, Department of ECE, Faculty of Engineering) The establishment of RF & Microwave Research Laboratory with an Anechoic Chamber Facility under MRP funding has been completed recently in June 2018 by the Principal Investigator Dr S Suganthi. With a view to publicize its existence and to start the functionality of the established facility, a National Level Three Day Workshop on Microstrip Antennas and Measurements (MAM 2018) was proposed as an outcome of RF & Microwave Research Laboratory. This workshop MAM 2018 was organized by the RF & Microwave Research Centre through the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Faculty of Engineering, CHRIST(Deemed to be University) during 5-7 July 2018. The explosive growth in the demand for information transfer using handsets and personal communications devices has created the need for major advancements of antennas. One type of antenna that fulfils most of the wirele

Inauguration of Anechoic Chamber Rf & Microwave Research Laboratory Facility 20 May 2018, Sunday

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(Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Faculty of Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore) The ECE Department has a rich tradition in research and teaching. The research interests of the faculty members of the department encompass the wide area of applied and fundamental aspects of ECE. Collaboration in between the research groups of the department and with other departments is also a practice. It cultivates research aptitude among members through three major verticals RF & Communication, Signal Processing & Optical Imaging and Embedded Systems & VLSI. The Anechoic Chamber is an emergence of the efforts of Dr S Suganthi (whose majority of career life time experience being in the RF & Microwave field) to explore the   ambient energy harvestment using microstrip antennas (rectennas), innovation in fractal, metamaterial antennas, implantable antennas, filters & other MIC components. With her gained confidence through the

Report On The Inauguration Of Life Science And Chemistry Research Labs On July 12, 2018

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Two state of the art, new research laboratories - Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab (PCL) of Chemistry Department and Applied and Industrial Biotechnology Lab of Life Science Department were inaugurated in Block 2, 3rd Floor by Novozyme India and Asia Pacific R&D Director - Dr. Ashish Paradkar. The occasion was graced by the presence of Fr.Dr.Thomas Mathew, Vice Chancellor of Christ (Deemed to be University),   Dr. Abraham V.M., Pro Vice Chancellor, CFO and HOD of   Life Sciences Department. - Fr. Jobi Xavier, Dean of Sciences and HOD of Chemistry Department,Dr. Surendra Kulkarni, Registrar Dr. Anil Pinto as well as the faculty, staff and students from various departments. Both the labs were blessed by Fr. Thomas C Mathew and Fr. Jobi for its success. On this occasion,Dr. Ashish praised the support and commitments of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) management towards R&D infrastructure development and pushing the R&D efforts in University.

Report on National Conference on Emerging Trends in Production of Biofuels and their Impact on Global Economy

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National Conference on Emerging Trends in Production of Biofuels and their Impact on Global Economy was held on July 27 and 28, 2018 in the KE Auditorium, Block IV, Main Campus, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. The chief guest of the conference was Dr. G.R. Naik Pro-Vice Chancellor, Central University of Karnataka, Executive Member of Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board. The inaugural event started with an invocation dance by students of Life Sciences. It was followed by lighting the lamp where Dr. (Fr). Thomas C Mathew, Vice Chancellor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Dr. G.R. Naik, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Central University of Karnataka, Executive Member of Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board and Dr.Chenna Reddy Aswath, Principal Scientist, IIHR, Bangalore. Dr.Udipi Shrinivasa, Professor, IISc, Bangalore along with organizing secretary did the honors. The welcome address was delivered by Dr.Erumalla Venkatanagaraju. This was followed by release of conference

Report On The Stem Cell Awareness & Donor Registration Drive Organized By The Dept Of Life Sciences, Christ ( Deemed To Be University) In Collaboration With The Scri And Dkms On 3rd August 2018

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An initiative was taken up the students of the Life Science Department, under the guidance of Dr Suma S , to collaborate with the Stem Cell Registry of India (SCRI) , to host a Stem Cell Awareness and Donor Registration Drive within the main campus of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) on 3 rd August 2018 . This event was made possible with the approval and encouragement received from the HOD of Life Science Dept., Fr. Jobi Xavier. The SCRI Head of Donor Recruitment and Communications, Mrs. Shalini Gambhir and her team comprising of Ms. Deepti Adhikari , Mr. Vysakh Shaji and Mr. Simon Joseph Das were in charge of training the volunteers involved in the program on the importance of becoming potential stem cell donors and the procedures involved during the registration process like filling up registration forms, administration of the buccal swab, barcoding of the samples, etc. The lead volunteers from CHRIST included Ms Priyanjali, Ms Chitanshi and Mr Adithya (BCZ final year stu

Report on CORPORATE INTERFACE 2018 organized by Dept of Life Sciences

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The department of Life Sciences had organized a Corporate Interface Connect on 24 July 2018. The Dean of Sciences Dr Surendra Kulkarni gave the Welcome Address. The Chief resource persons were Mr Mr.KshitijD.Rishi, Operation and Marketing Leader, Wipro GE Healthcare and Mr.ShyamSuryanarayan Co-founder, Scital Talent Service Pvt Ltd. The topic was “Corporate interface talk- Beauty of Proteomics and Career Opportunities”. The event was held from 12.00 noon to 1.00 PM in Room No. 911, Central block, Main campus, Christ (Deemed to be University). The topics revolved around quality control and system suitability in acquiring high-quality quantitative data. This event also covered topics like targeted studies and statistical tools required for proteomics study. The event was a good opportunity for the students and young researchers to familiarize with recent advancements and achievements in proteomics research and integration of discovery based shotgun proteomics.

Report On Genomics Talk (Corporate Interface -1) Organized By Department Of Life Sciences On July 19, 2018

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The department of Life Sciences had organized a TALK ON Proteomics as part of the Corporate Interface Connect on 19 July 2018. The Dean of Sciences Dr Surendra Kulkarni gave the Welcome Address. The Chief resource person was Mr Hitesh  Goswami who is the Co-Founder & Director   of Bionivid. The talk was held in the Sky view in  Central Block, Main Campus, CHRIST ( Deemed to be University).  The t itle of talk was  'Advancement in Genomics Technology and Career Opportunities. Mr Hitesh started off with the historyof genomics and its tremendous progression over the years with some case studies of genetic diseases and the potential of genomics to treat those. The event was a good opportunity for the studentsto clarify their doubts on genomic platforms.

Asian Games 2018 Athletics: Ayyasamy Dharun can do the unthinkable in Indonesia..

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Dharun has won a gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati in 400m hurdles. In the same year, he was part of the relay team that broke the national record in 4x400m and qualified for the Summer Olympics. There will be much anticipation among fans regarding his performances in both individual and relay events at the Asian Games 2018. For more Details : click here