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Panjab University Shines on Global Stage: Faculty and Alumni Win 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for CERN Contributions

iqac12025-04-09T04:57:23+00:00April 8th, 2025|Categories: Academic Laurels, Alumni, PU in NEWS, Research, Technology, University News|

Global recognition for Panjab University! Ten faculty members (current and former) and scholars from PU’s Department of Physics are part of CERN’s ALICE and CMS teams, which have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics — the “Oscars of Science.” This $3 million honour celebrates groundbreaking work at the Large Hadron Collider (2015–2024). The ALICE and CMS teams at PU include Dr. Lokesh Kumar, Dr. Vipin Bhatnagar, Dr. Sushil Chauhan, and Dr. Sunil Bansal (CMS), along with former professors M.M. Aggarwal, J.M. Kohli, S.B. Beri, J.B. Singh, Manjit Kaur, and A.K. Bhati. PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig [...]

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Panjab University, Chandigarh has secured a patent for a breakthrough UV-C protective coating that blocks up to 96% of harmful UV-C radiation

iqac12025-04-07T03:57:53+00:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Academic Laurels, Projects, Research, Technology, University News|

Innovation meets tradition! Panjab University, Chandigarh has secured a patent for a breakthrough UV-C protective coating that blocks up to 96% of harmful UV-C radiation ☀️ Created by Prof. Gaurav Verma and Dr. Anjali Sharma, this eco-friendly coating fuses nanocurcumin from turmeric with modified clay. Inspired by the traditional haldi ceremony, it showcases the perfect blend of ancient Indian wisdom and cutting-edge nanotechnology. 💡 This innovation could revolutionise industries from healthcare to aerospace! 🔬 Safe, sustainable, and proudly Made in India 🇮🇳 #Innovation #UVCCoating #PanjabUniversity #IndianScience #Nanotechnology #IndianKnowledgeSystems

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PU Scientists develop Patent for Edible Coating

iqac12025-04-02T05:31:47+00:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: Patent, Projects, Research, University News|

BREAKTHROUGH IN FOOD PRESERVATION! 🌱 Researchers from Panjab University, MANIT Bhopal & CBRI Roorkee have developed a patented edible coating that extends the shelf life of fresh fruits 🍑🍇 like apricots & jamun from just 3-4 days to 2 to 3 weeks! 🔬 What’s in it? ✨ Buckwheat starch – Rich in flavonoids,phenolic acids fights bacteria ✨ Guar gum – Prevents spoilage from E. coli & Staphylococcus Aureus ✨ Curry leaf essential oil (CLEO) – Antimicrobial & antioxidant properties 🌍 Why it matters? ✅ Preserves freshness & nutrition ✅ Reduces food waste ✅ Plastic-free & biodegradable Enhances shelf life and [...]

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Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has been granted a Copyright by the Government of India for developing an AI-based model to identify questioned signatures on important documents

iqac12025-04-02T05:39:29+00:00March 23rd, 2025|Categories: Patent, Research, Technology, University News|

🔬✨ Breakthrough in Forensic Science! ✨🔬 Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh has been granted a Copyright by the Government of India for developing an AI-based model to identify questioned signatures on important documents. Developed under the guidance of Prof. Kewal Krishan, this cutting-edge technology uses deep learning (CNN) to distinguish real and forged signatures with 84.5% accuracy! Kudos to the research team for this remarkable achievement! 🎉👏

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PI-RAHI Hosts Inspiring Lecture by Prof. Lars Montelius at Panjab University

IQAC2025-02-19T06:10:09+00:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: Projects, Research, Technology|

The Panjab University-IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations Foundation (PI-RAHI), in collaboration with CIL/SAIF, hosted an engaging and enlightening lecture by Prof. Lars Montelius, Professor Emeritus at Lund University, Sweden, and former Director-General of the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal. Titled “Science in Our Time – For People, Planet, and Prosperity”, the lecture explored the transformative potential of mega-trends such as IoT, AI, Big Data, and social media in addressing global challenges. Prof. Montelius emphasised the need for: A robust green transition for a sustainable future Stronger supply chains for critical products Interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle political and [...]

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US Delegation Visits Panjab University

IQAC2025-02-19T06:15:51+00:00January 13th, 2025|Categories: Research, Special Lecture|

Today, Panjab University welcomed a delegation of 13 faculty members from various universities across the United States as part of a study tour to India, organised by The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS). The US delegation had an engaging interaction  with PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig, discussing sustainable development projects spearheaded by Panjab University. Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable future!

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Panjab University Celebrates Innovation at IP Award Ceremony

IQAC2025-02-19T06:22:21+00:00January 7th, 2025|Categories: Awards, Faculty, Patent, Research|

Panjab University, Chandigarh, Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig honored the leading PU inventors for their groundbreaking contributions to research and innovation at the IP Award Ceremony. With 45 patents secured during 2023-24, PU continues to lead as a hub for technological advancements and entrepreneurship. Notable Innovations: • A probiotic formulation for skin and vaginal health by Prof. Indu Pal Kaur. • An efficient microbial culturing apparatus by Prof. Rohit Sharma. • A nano-formulation for berbamine delivery by Prof. Maninder Karan and Prof. Karan Vasisht. • A synthetic peptide antigen for salmonellosis detection by Profs. Parveen Rishi and Rupinder Tewari. [...]

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Dr. Ramesh Kataria has been awarded a patent for the innovative water treatment technology, titled “Framing of rGOCocatalyst on Zn-MOF: A Light-Based Degradation System for Dyed Waste Water Recovery,”

IQAC2024-10-04T10:57:53+00:00September 11th, 2024|Categories: Academic Laurels, Patent, University News|

Dr. Ramesh Kataria, Department of Chemistry, PU has been awarded a patent for the innovative water treatment technology, titled "Framing of rGOCocatalyst on Zn-MOF: A Light-Based Degradation System for Dyed Waste Water Recovery," introduces a novel composite, PUC-8@rGO, that efficiently degrades dye contaminants in wastewater using light. Others in the team included Kushal Arya & Ajay Kumar (Research Scholar), Dr. Surinder Singh, Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Prof. S.K. Mehta, and Dr. Vinod Kumar (Central University of Haryana), highlighting the impactful research conducted in India.

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Panjab University, in collaboration with Elsevier, organized a workshop titled “How to Get Published in Scopus-Indexed Journals”

IQAC2024-06-25T05:18:06+00:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Research, University News, Workshop|

Panjab University, in collaboration with Elsevier, organized a workshop titled “How to Get Published in Scopus-Indexed Journals.” The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 500 registrations and 200 attendees including scholars, faculty members, and researchers from institutions like Punjabi University, Patiala, CSIR-IMTECH, Eternal University-Baru Sahib, Amity University, Punjab, DAV college Amritsar and Jalandhar, CRIID, and various departments of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

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