The Two-Day National Conference on “The Intersection of Computational Chemistry & Nanotechnology” was successfully conducted on 19–20 February 2026 at the PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Catholicate College, jointly organised with KSCSTE-Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute for Basic Sciences (SRIBS). The conference brought together academicians, researchers, scientists, and students to deliberate on recent advances at the interface of computational chemistry and nanotechnology.
The technical sessions covered core themes such as fundamentals of computational chemistry, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, nanomaterials and their diverse applications, and fluorescent nanoprobes for biomedical research. Invited talks by distinguished experts highlighted the transformative role of high-performance computing and nanoscale engineering in materials science, fisheries technology, biomedical applications, and emerging technologies.
Resource Persons and Topics
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Prof. (Dr.) Suresh C. H.
Director, SRIBS
Topic: Fundamentals of Computational Chemistry -
Dr. P. M. Ashraf
Principal Scientist, ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
Topic: Nanomaterials: Its Application in Fisheries and Allied Fields -
Prof. (Dr.) Syamchand S. S.
Department of Chemistry, University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Topic: Highly Promising Fluorescent Nanoprobes for Biomedical Applications -
Dr. Eapen Thomas
Postdoctoral Fellow (Chemistry), SRIBS
Topic: Applications of Computational Chemistry -
Dr. Gopika Sabu
Postdoctoral Fellow (Chemistry), SRIBS
Topic: Molecular Docking and Simulation – Understanding the Science of Molecular Assembly and Dynamics
The conference provided a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary interaction, research networking, and academic exchange. Participants, including faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students, gained valuable exposure to advanced computational tools and nanotechnological innovations, fostering new avenues for collaborative research and scientific engagement.
