Expert Guest Lecture on the Valorization of Lignin and Nanolignin
2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | S-305, SR Block
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising an expert guest lecture titled “Valorization of Lignin and Nanolignin for Various Applications,” presented by Prof. Widya Fatriasari from the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts at BRIN, Bioproducts-Based Polyphenol Research Group. This lecture is intended for students and scholars and will enable students to gain insights into the latest research and applications of lignin and nanolignin, enhancing their understanding of sustainable materials and their potential uses in various industries.
About the Resource Person:
Dr Widya Fatriasari is a distinguished professor at the Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, BRIN, Indonesia. With a strong focus on the valorization of natural fibers, lignin, and cellulose for bioproducts, Dr Widya Fatriasari has made significant contributions to the field of biomass conversion. Having published over 220 research papers, including works in national and internationally recognised Scopus and SCI indexed journals, Dr Widya Fatriasari is an esteemed figure in academic research. She holds 45 registered patents, with 2 patents granted and 1 license. Her expertise encompasses various facets of biomass, including hydrolysis, fungal applications, and lignin and lignocellulosic conversion, making them a valuable partner for innovative research initiatives.

Guest Lecture on Extreme Weather Events
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | ALC 1, Homi J Bhabha Block
The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering is organising a Guest Expert Lecture on the topic “Extreme Weather Events: Monitoring, Prediction and Early Warning for a Sustainable Future”.
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Venue: ALC, Homi J Bhabha Block
Resource Person – Shri Anand Kumar Sharma, Regional Coordinator Western and Central Himalayas, Scientist-F, Agrometeorological Advisory Services Division of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), New Delhi

India–UK AMR Network Meeting
2026-01-21 09:00 - 2026-01-23 16:00
The Department of Biological Sciences is organising the India–UK AMR Network Meeting on January 21-23, 2026, along with University of Leeds, representing a major step towards strengthening cross-country, One Health–aligned AMR research. Funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences, the India–UK AMR Network brings together leading researchers, clinicians, veterinarians, and public health experts from India and the UK to build a collaborative network focused on understanding antimicrobial use and resistance in apparently healthy populations across India.
Significance of the Meeting
Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global health challenge, with community-level transmission increasingly recognised as a key driver. This meeting is significant in shifting the focus beyond clinical settings to healthy populations, offering new insights into early AMR emergence and spread. By fostering long-term India–UK collaboration and embedding a One Health perspective, the network aims to generate evidence that can inform national and international AMR strategies, capacity building, and equitable global health solutions.
Key discussions will focus on:-
– Antimicrobial use and resistance in community-based, healthy populations
– Integrating human, animal, and environmental perspectives (One Health approach)
– Genomic and microbiome-based surveillance of AMR in low- and middle-income settings
– Challenges and opportunities in longitudinal and population-scale AMR studies
– Translating scientific evidence into public health policy and practice
– Building sustainable India–UK research partnerships and infrastructure
– Identifying additional areas for collaboration, networking, and capacity building across disciplines and institutions
The meeting features an interdisciplinary panel of invited experts from leading institutions across India and the UK, including:
-University of Leeds, UK
-Bose Institute and University of Burdwan, West Bengal
-IIT Kanpur
-CSIR–National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur
-Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
-SRM University-AP and NTR College of Veterinary Science
-Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai
-O.P. Jindal Global University
Speakers represent expertise spanning microbiology, AMR genomics, public health, veterinary science, environmental health, and social medicine.
Expected Outcomes

Establishment of a structured India–UK AMR research network
Identification of shared research priorities and funding opportunities
Development of collaborative pilot studies and multi-centre proposals
Knowledge exchange on best practices for AMR surveillance in community settings
Strengthened links between academic research, public health, and policies

SRM AP Central Library Hosts Book Exhibition
2026-01-22 - 2026-01-24 | Atrium, Vikram Sarabhai Block.
The University Central Library in collaboration with Paramount Book Distribution, Visakhapatnam is organising a book exhibition from January 22- 24, 2026 at the Atrium, Vikram Sarabhai Block.
The exhibition is a splendid opportunity for avid readers and bibliophiles to discover new authors and titles, browse books from a wide array of genres and publications and expand their literary horizons.
The exhibition will see books from various genres, along with subject related reference texts from notable publications catering to a diverse range of interests and reading levels.
