Smart Nano Solutions for Biotechnology and Sustainable Products

Aim

Workshop Structure

Day 1: Fundamentals of Smart Nano Solutions

• Introduction to nanotechnology in biotechnology
• Types of nanomaterials: metal, metal oxide, polymer, and bio-nanomaterials
• Smart properties: antimicrobial, catalytic, sensing, controlled release
• Applications in biotech, healthcare, packaging, and environment
• Hands-on: Select nanomaterial for a biotech/sustainable application
• Tools Used: Canva, Jupyter Notebook, Python (basic plots), Excel / Google Sheets, Google Scholar, PubMed

Day 2: Design & Development of Nano-Based Systems

• Green synthesis and bio-based nanomaterials
• Nano-formulations, nano-coatings, and nanocomposites
• Functionalization and surface modification
• Application design for packaging, water treatment, agriculture, healthcare
• Hands-on: Create nano-formulation or application workflow
• Tools Used: Jupyter Notebook, Python (data visualization), Excel / Google Sheets, ImageJ, Miro / Jamboard

Day 3: Characterization, Applications & Product Development

• Characterization: UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, XRD, DLS, Zeta potential
• Performance testing and validation
• Safety, sustainability, and regulatory basics
• Lab-to-market pathway and product innovation
• Hands-on: Develop one smart nano-based product concept
• Tools Used: Python (analysis & graphs), Jupyter Notebook, Canva (presentation/design), ImageJ, Excel / Google Sheets, BioRender

Who Should Enrol?

Important Dates

Workshop Outcomes

Meet Your Mentor(s)

Mr. Indra Neel Pulidindi

Scientific consultant

Jesus’ Scientific Consultancy for Industrial and Academic Research (JSCIAR)

Dr. Indra Neel Pulidindi works as an assistant professor at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) & Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, India. He serves as a Scientific Consultant at JSCIAR, India. He has also been rendering his services as a . . . Visiting Professor at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, in the research group of Professor Sabu Thomas. His specialisation lies in Composites (CFRPs), Biofuels and Biochemicals, Catalysis, Fuel Cells, Carbon materials and Heteropoly Acids. He has published 79 research papers, 8 books, 14 book chapters and secured a patent (6 patents filed). He has guided several PhD, Master’s and Undergraduate students. Given his vast teaching and research experience, Dr. Neel looks forward to adding value to esteemed institution, namely, SMCH and SIMATS where he is currently employed.