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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
Events
Guest Lecture
* World Environment Day 2025 Celebration at VFSTR: Online Guest Lecture on the theme of " Beat Plastic Pollution " by Dr. Gopala Krishna Darbha
Jun
5
Thursday
11:00
AM
- 12:30
PM
Summary
On June 5, 2025, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (VFSTR) marked World Environment Day with an engaging and insightful online guest lecture themed " Beat Plastic Pollution " , focusing on the critical global issue of micro and nanoplastics. The event was jointly organized by the Centre for Environmental Pollution and Control (CEPC) and the Department of Chemistry. The program began with a warm welcome by Dr. MSSR Tejaswini, Co-convener, who introduced the importance of the day and its relevance to ongoing environmental challenges. This was followed by a formal address by Prof. Koya Prabhakara Rao, HOD, Chemistry who highlighted VFSTR' s commitment towards sustainability and environmental awareness. Dr. MVK Srivani, Co-convener, presented the guest profile, emphasizing the academic and research contributions of the distinguished speaker. The Guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Gopala Krishna Darbha, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Development, Department of Earth Sciences & Centre for Climate and Environmental Studies, IISER Kolkata. His talk, titled " The Hidden Threat of Micro and Nanoplastics: Implications for Societal Sustainability," explored the pervasive presence of micro and nanoplastics in ecosystems, their bioaccumulation in the food chain, and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks and technological innovations to combat their spread. His lecture underscored the invisible yet potent threats posed by plastic pollution to human and environmental health, sparking engaging discussions among the participants. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Shubhalakshmi Sengupta, Convener and Coordinator, CEPC, who acknowledged the speaker, organizing team, and enthusiastic participants. The event witnessed the active participation of nearly 100 attendees, including faculty, research scholars, and students from VFSTR and neighboring institutions, making it a meaningful contribution to global environmental awareness and action.
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About Guest Lecture
The Guest lecture was delivered by Dr. Gopala Krishna Darbha, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Development, Department of Earth Sciences & Centre for Climate and Environmental Studies, IISER Kolkata. His talk, titled " The Hidden Threat of Micro and Nanoplastics: Implications for Societal Sustainability, " explored the pervasive presence of micro and nanoplastics in ecosystems, their bioaccumulation in the food chain, and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks and technological innovations to combat their spread. His lecture underscored the invisible yet potent threats posed by plastic pollution to human and environmental health, sparking engaging discussions among the participants

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Venue
* Online at VFSTR
Dept.of Chemistry
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