Research

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 [...]

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!

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. [...]

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.

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.

Seven-Day International workshop on Recent trends in Nutrigenomics and Food Technology

IQAC2024-06-05T07:17:12+00:00May 31st, 2024|Categories: Event, Research, University News, Workshop|

A seven-day international workshop on Recent trends in nutrigenomics and food technology was organized at the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University Chandigarh (May 29 to June 4, 2024). The Ministry of Education sponsored the workshop under SPARC program with the collaboration of McGill University Canada and the Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh.

AERB accords approval for M. Sc. Nuclear Medicine program at Panjab University.

IQAC2024-05-06T07:27:55+00:00May 4th, 2024|Categories: Inaugrations, Research, University News|

Panjab University has been granted approval by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board of India to conduct M. Sc. program in Nuclear Medicine with Fortis hospital, Mohali, as clinical collaborative partner. Centre for Nuclear Medicine established in the year 2007, at Panjab University, was conducting the said program in collaboration with PGIMER, which discontinued as PGIMER started its own course. Recently, PU inked an MOU with Fortis hospital, Mohali, as collaborative partner, to impart clinical training to students in the second year of the program. To demonstrate high standards of professional skills and competency, the Centre has basic and state of art [...]

Breakthrough Patent Granted for a Dual-Function Peptide for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Semen Identification in Rape Cases

IQAC2024-04-25T04:23:49+00:00April 24th, 2024|Categories: Academic Laurels, Awards, Research, University News|

In a groundbreaking development in the realms of healthcare and forensic science, a pioneering patent has been granted for a novel peptide and its conjugate designed to detect Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) which is a protein produced by prostate gland in males. PSA is used for early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the healthcare system and semen detection in sexual assault cases. The novel peptide specific to PSA is used as a biorecognition element in order to fabricate the biosensor for the detection of PSA. Presence of PSA was detected based on the change in colour of the novel [...]

An international delegation from MaKami College, visited Panjab University

IQAC2024-01-10T09:26:33+00:00January 8th, 2024|Categories: Event, Research, University News|

An international delegation from MaKami College, Canada comprising Mr. Vladimir Pavkovic (Director Marketing), IrfanJänHashmi (Brand Ambassador at MaKami College), Advocate Manpreet Kaur, and Mr. Jagroop Kahlon visited Panjab University to explore possibilities of academic collaborations with Panjab University.  MaKami College has campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. Prof. Renu Vig, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor extended a formal welcome and highlighted the importance of such international collaborations for future generations and internationally employable students. Prof. Rumina Sethi, Dean of University Instruction, discussed the opportunities regarding vocational and academic collaborations of Panjab University. The discussions went around common interests and areas in the domain of Healthcare, [...]

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