The Department of Chemistry at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, successfully organized a five-day hands-on workshop on "Material Characterisation Techniques" from June 2 to 6, 2026. The event aimed to enhance advanced research capabilities among participants.
Leadership and Coordination
The workshop was coordinated under the guidance of Chairman, BoG (Prof J S Yadav), Director (Prof B K Kanaujia), Registrar (Prof Anish Sachdeva), Dean of Academics (Prof Raman Bedi), Dean of Research and Consultancy (Prof Rohit Mehra), Dean of Industry and International Affairs (Prof Ajay Bansal), and Head of Department (Dr Uma Shanker). All faculty members of the department were present, and the initiative was widely commended for promoting advanced research skills.
Participation from Various Institutions
The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from faculty members, PhD research scholars, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students from multiple institutes and universities. These included GNDU, Amritsar; DS College, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh; Lovely Professional University; IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, main campus, Kapurthala; Burdwan Institute of Management and Computer Science; Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow; and Chandigarh University.
Expert Lectures and Sessions
Faculty from the Department of Chemistry delivered expert lectures on various techniques such as UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Contact Angle Analyzer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), and Cyclic Voltammetry. Additionally, an industry expert, Dr Ishu Singhal from Hydrocell, presented a lecture on Hydrogen Electrolyzer Technology and AI-Enabled Hardware Automation Systems for Advanced Materials Research.
Hands-On Experience and Networking
A dedicated hands-on session allowed participants to operate instruments, analyze real samples, and interpret data under expert guidance. The interactive format encouraged lively discussions on research challenges and emerging trends in materials science. Participants appreciated the balanced blend of theory and practice. The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks and fostered valuable networking among the scientific community.
