VOLUME-1 ISSUE-3 July-September 2019

The Science Echo is a trimonthly newsletter that reflects and expounds the manifold achievements of our

faculty and students. The institute provides opportunities for students to acquire practical skills and knowledge

through a variety of internships, fieldwork and research projects. The accomplished faculty of the institute have

had excellent training in advanced research laboratories in the U.S.A, France, Israel, Germany, Japan, South

Africa, Taiwan, Portugal etc., and are engaged in various collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.

Through this newsletter, we proudly uncover the academic vigour and intellectual prosperity of our staff and

students of Science.

Editor-in-Chief : Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu, Principal, GIS

Editor : Prof. M. Rama Rao, Dept. of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics

Co-Editors : Dr. S. Sushma Raj, Assoc. Professor, EnglishDr. Suresh Maddila, Asst. Professor, Dept. of ChemistryDr. P. Lalitha, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology & FST

Advisory Board

Prof. S. V. Rajagopal, Vice Principal, GIS

Prof. A. Chandra Sekhar, Head, Dept. of Appl. Mathematics

Prof. Ch. Surekha, Head, Dept. of Biochemistry & BI

Dr. B. Veerendra Kumar, Head, Dept. of Biotechnology

Prof. Anima S. Dadhich, Head, Dept. of Chemistry

Prof. K. Vedavathi, Head, Dept. of Computer Science

Prof. K.V. Ramesh, Head, Dept. of Electronics & Physics

Prof. N. Srinivas, Head, Dept. of Environmental Studies

Dr. Y. Vimala, Head, Dept. of Microbiology and FST

Members

Dr. V. Sireesha, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Applied Mathematics

Dr. P. Shanti Latha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Biochemistry

Dr. G. V. Sireesha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Biotechnology

Dr. A. Santosh Kumar, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Chemistry

Ms. K. Vanitha, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Computer Science

Dr. V. Sai Kiran, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Electronics and Physics

Dr. V. Saritha, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Environmental Studies

Dr. S. Nagaveni, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Microbiology and FST

Committed to excellence

GITAM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

THE SCIENCE ECHO

EDITORIAL BOARD

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To become a global leader in higher education.

Mission

To impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global

standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance

in a serene and invigorating environment.

Quality policy

To achieve global standards and excellence in teaching,

research, and consultancy by creating an environment in

which the faculty and students share a passion for creating,

sharing and applying knowledge to continuously improve the

quality of education.

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1 Events 01

2 Faculty corner 05

3 Student Corner 13

4 GIS in Media 18

5 Latest Scientific Events 27

6 Forthcoming Events 33

Student Induction program4-6 July 2019

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Guest Lecture :

Prof. Shiv Prasad Yadav Department of Mathematics,

IIT Roorkee

Topic: Data Envelopment Analysis

Department of Applied Mathematics

Department of Microbiology & FST

Observance of “World Nutrition week”

Zilla Parishad High School, YENDADA,

VISAKHAPATNAM

7th Sept.2019.

Guest Lecture :

Prof. K. Thirunalasundari,

Former Head

Dept of Industrial Biotechnology,

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli

Topic: Prospects in research for Science

graduates and post graduates

Department of Microbiology & FST

One day workshop : Disaster Recovery And Business Continuity Using

Microsoft Server Platform

Organized: Dept of computer Science in collaboration with Computer

Society of India, Visakhapatnam Chapter.

Chief-Guest: Sri K.C.Das, Chairman, CSI, Director (Personnel) RINL

Student Training by : Sri S.N. Sahu

Assistant Manager-II (IT), Naval Dockyard

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Department of Computer Science

Organised Skill Development

Orientation Course from 19th –

22nd Aug, 2019

Abhyaas-2.O at

Chandrampalem High School

Two day workshop: FPLC & 2D- Gel

Electrophoresis”

Organizing secretary: Dr. K. Vijaya Rachel

Convener : Prof. Ch. Surekha

Co-conveners: Prof. M. Rama Rao, Dr. N.

Nageswara Rao Reddy and Dr. A. Krishna

Chaitanya

Members: Dr. Shanti Latha Pandrangi, Dr. P.

Vasudeva Raju and Dr. N. Deepthi

6th & 7th September, 2019.

Department of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics

Department of Environmental Studies

organized Clay idols distribution to

students and staff on the occasion of

Vinayaka Chavithi on 31st August

2019.Sri P. Prasada Rao,

Environmental Engineer, Regional

Office, A.P. Pollution Control Board,

Visakhapatnam and Prof. K. Siva Rama

Krishna Hon’ble VC GITAM ,

participated.

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International Ozone Day :

Chief Guest. : Prof. T. Thirunalasundari

Head Dept. of Industrial Biotechnology,

Bharathidasan University

16th September, 2019

Department of Environmental Studies

Guest lecture:

Dr. T. UshaMadhuri

Associate Professor, Dept of Civil

Engineering, Andhra Univeristy

Topic: Occupational health hazards in

industry

19th September, 2019

• Querying the Data Provenance from EthereumBlockchain.Dr. Vadlamani NagaLakshmiInternational Journal of Research in Advent Technology, August 2019, 7(8),(Scopus).

• Categorized Image Classification Using CNN Features with ECOC Framework.Dr. M. SeshashayeeInternational Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, July 2019, 8(2),(Scopus).

• Weather and Air Pollution real-time Monitoring System using Internet of Things.Dr. M. SeshashayeeInternational Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, July2019, 8(9), (Scopus).

• Brain Tumor Detection and Identification Using Histogram Method.Dr. M. SeshashayeeInternational Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, August2019, 8(10), (Scopus).

• Secure Energy Trade-off Analysis in Wireless Ad-hoc Networks using Novel Scalable& Secure Management Procedure.Sunil ChandoluInternational Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, September 2019, 8, 3.

• Evaluation of Spatial Variability in Ground Water Quality using Remote Sensing.Dr. Manoj Kumar Karnena, Dr.Vara SarithaInternational Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), July 2019, 8, 2.

• Evaluation and Selection of Supplier in a Supply Chain Management using DEA-TOPSIS Methods under Intuitionistic Fuzzy Environment.Dr. N.Ravi ShankarInternational Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE),2019, 8(10), 167-172.

• Enhancing the Data Security by using RSA Algorithm with Application of LaplaceTransform Cryptosystem.

G.Nagalakshmi, A.Chandra Sekhar, N.Ravi ShankarInternational Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 2019, 8(2), 6142-6147.

Research Publications

Faculty corner

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• Application of Fuzzy Multi-Objective Transportation Problem.N.Ravi ShankarInternational Review of Fuzzy Mathematics, 2019, 14(1), 67-94.

• shRNA-mediated matrix metalloproteinase-2 gene silencing protects normal cellsand sensitizes cancer cells against ionizing-radiation induced damage

Prof. Rama Rao MallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsJ Cell Biochem. 2019;1–21 (Scopus).

• Recent advances in metabolomics of triple negative breast cancer Prof. RamaRao MallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsBreast J. 2019; 00:1–4 (Scopus).

• Effect of MMP-2 gene silencing on radiation-induced DNA damage in humannormal dermal fibroblasts and breast cancer cellsProf. Rama Rao MallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsGenes and Environment, Pg No. 1-7(Scopus).

• Horizons of nanotechnology applications in female specific cancersProf. Rama Rao MallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsSeminars in Cancer, Pg No. 01-15 (Scopus).

• Cytogenetic, Molecular, and Translational Applications in Pancreatic DuctalAdenocarcinoma: Current Evidence and Future ConceptsProf. Rama Rao MallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsCritical Reviews™ in Oncogenesis, 24(2):119–132 (2019).

• Drug resistance and microenvironment in pancreatic cancer (Book chapter)Prof. Rama Rao MallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsTheranostic Approach for Pancreatic Cancer. ISBN:9780128194577.

• Role of Horizontal Gene Transfer in Evolution of the Plant Genome In: HorizontalGene Transfer. Horizontal Gene Transfer (Book chapter)NRR Neelapu, MR Mishra, T Dutta, S ChallaDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsHorizontal Gene Transfer pp 291-314

Research Publications

Faculty corner

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• Association Between Horizontal Gene Transfer and Adaptation of Gastric HumanPathogen Helicobacter pylori to the Host (Book chapter)Surekha Challa, Nageswara Rao Reddy NeelapuDept of Biochemnistry and BioinformaticsHorizontal Gene Transfer pp 257-267

• Fungal White Biotechnology Applications for Food Security: Opportunities andChallenges. (Book chapter)Surekha Challa, Titash Dutta, Nageswara Rao Reddy NeelapuDept of Biochemnistry and Bioinformatics

Research Publications

Faculty corner

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Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu, Principal, GISConference: International conference on

Recent Advances in Chemical,

Pharmaceutical and Life processes

(RACPL2019), 14th July 2019Organized by: Andhra University

Tile of invited talk: Influence of gammaradiation on fluorescent emissions and in vitrocytotoxicity of RE3+ (Er/Yb/Nd) dopedbiocompatible GdVO4 nanophosphors

Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu, Principal, GISConference: IUMRS-ICA-2019Perth, Australia(22-26 Sept 2019)Organized by: International Union of MaterialsResearch Society

Invited talk: Capture of CO2 by ZIFs and its

composites with CNTs: A solution to

reduce CO2 emissions

Conference/Workshop/Seminars

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Conference/Workshop/Seminars

Prof. N. SrinivasConference: National Seminar on National

seminar on Chemical speciation in

biology and marine environment , 29th

and 30th September 2019Organized by: Andhra University

Tile of invited talk: Studies on uptakeof Lithium by Indian Mustard and itspotential for remediation at lowerconcentrations

Dr. K.Suresh KumarDepartment of Environmental StudiesConference: 3rd National Training programme on

Eco Air: Developing Eco Educator , 26th August

2019.Organized by: National Council for Science &Technology Communication, DST, Govt of India, NewDelhi & Science City of Andhra Pradesh, Govt. ofAndhra Pradesh, Amaravati. at MVN, JS & RVR College,Malikipuram, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh

Key note Address

Dr.B.PadmavathiConference: Nation Symposium on Circular

Economy: Resource Circulation in SMEs &

Employee health & Well being at work place

for improving Productivity and Sustainability ,

August 12th, 2019 Organized by: GITAM Institute of Management,GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam.

Conference/Workshop/Seminars

Dr. T. Usha Madhuri, Associate

Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering

delivered a lecture on Occupational

health hazards in industry on 19th

September, 2019 at Dept of

Environmental Studies, GIS.

Prof. Rama Rao Malla,

Dept of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics

Invited lecture

Phytochemical Therapautics for Triple

negative Breast Cancer

International conference: Recent Advances in

Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Life Processes

(RACPL2019)

July 13th -15th , 2019

Prof. Rama Rao Malla,

Dept of Biochemistry and

Bioinformatics

Guest lecture

Anti-tumorigenic mechanisms

of dietary natural compounds

Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore

3th August 2019

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Conference/Workshop/Seminars

Dr. K. V. Rachel,

Dept of Biochemistry and

Bioinformatics

Organized Workshop on Fold

scope at PHC, Aruku

9th September 2019

Dr. K.V.Rachel

Dept of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics

Presented paper:

Studies on Allelochemicals from fruit extracts

of Dillenia indica L. - Antidermatophytic potential

and ADME properties

International Conference: Recent Advances in

Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Life Processes

(RACPL2019)

July 13th -15th , 2019

Dr. K. V. Rachel,

Dept of Biochemistry and

Bioinformatics

Organized Workshop on Fold

scope Hukumpeta

9th September 2019

Dr.P.S.R.Murthy,Department of Applied Mathematics, GIS,participated in ICMA-2019, (9-11th August 2019)Organized by: GITAM deemed to be University

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Achievements

Prof. Ch. Ramakrishna, Distinguished Professor,

Dept. of Environmental Studies & Director, UGC Affairs

& Research Activities, has been nominated as Member

of the Advisory Committee for Central Tribal University

of Andhra Pradesh, Relli, Vizianagaram District, from

02.08.2019.

Prof. A.Chandra Sekhar, Department of Applied Mathmatics, GIS, Chaired a session: ICMA-2019, 9-11th August 2019Organized by: GITAM deemed to be University

Prof. M. Saratchandra BabuPrincipal, GISConference: IUMRS-ICA-2019Perth, Australia(22-26 Sept 2019)Organized by: International Union of MaterialsResearch SocietySession Chair

Dr. K.V. Rachel Department of Biochemistry & BI, GIS, Chief Guest: Teachers Day Celebrations , 5th September, 2019Organized by: ADARSH DegreeCollege, PENDURTHI

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Research Projects

Dr. P.Vidyullatha Department: Microbiology and FSTFunding Agency: DST-SERB

Faculty corner

1. Do not rush submitting your article for publication.

2. Select an appropriate publication outlet.

3. Read the aims and scope and author guidelines of your target

journal carefully.

4. Make a good first impression with your title and abstract.

5. Have a professional editing firm copy-edit (not just proofread)

your manuscript, including the main text, list of references,

tables and figures.

6. Submit a cover letter with the manuscript.

7. Address reviewer comments very carefully.

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https://www.elsevier.com/connect/7-steps-to-publishing-in-

a-scientific-journal

7 steps to publishing in a scientific journal

Writing for academic journals is a highly competitive activity,

and it’s important to understand that there could be several

reasons behind a rejection. Furthermore, the journal peer-

review process is an essential element of publication

because no writer could identify and address all potential

issues with a manuscript.

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Ms. V. Gayatri DeviDept. of Biochemistry & BioinformaticsAwarded Ph D degreeResearch guide: Prof. Rama Rao MallaTitle: Targeting of CD151 using shRNA inhibits metastatic

potential in Breast Cancer

July 2019

Mr. Murali Mohan GavaraDept. of Biochemistry & BioinformaticsAwarded Ph D degreeGuide: Prof. Rama Rao MallaTitle: . Studies CD151- LEL inhibitor 2-thio-6-azauridine

in sensitizing Triple Negative Breast Cancer to paclitaxel8th July 2019

Ms A. HaithaDept. of Microbiology & FSTAwarded M.philGuide : Dr. P. LalithaTitle: Effect of Trichoderma viride on growth,

yield and 4-Hydroxy isoleucine content of Trigonella foenum graecum (fenugreek)

9th September 2019

Mr. J. SriKrishna ChaitnayaDept. of Microbiology & FSTAwarded Ph.D.Guide : Prof. R. Gyana PrasunaTitle: Microbial dynamics of pharmaceutical

clean rooms with a new disinfectant cycle

16th September 2019

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Mr.K. RavichandraDept. of Electronics and PhysicsAwarded Ph D degreeResearch guide: Dr.G.Srinivasa raoTitle: Magnetic Monitoring of Environmental Pollution In

Visakhapatnam City

August 2019

Ms. Bhamidi RamaDept. of Electronics and PhysicsAwarded Ph D degreeGuide: Dr. I. V .Subba ReddyTitle: . Analysis of Microcontroller Based System for

measuring and monitoring of physiological parameters

using wireless communicationSeptember 2019

Mr Ranjith Kumar IndarapuDept. of Microbiology & FSTAwarded Ph.D.Guide : Dr Ch Pavana JyothiTitle: Titatnium implant stem cell

biocomplexes for guided tissue regeneration

August 2019

M. PriyankaB.C.A1st RankReceived President’s Gold Medal

V. Pavan KumarM.Sc.(Data Science)1st rank

G. Poonam (M.C.A)1st Rank

I semester students of all science courses

Attended skill development orientationcourse19/08/2019 – 22/08/2019

I M.Sc. Data science studentsAttended a seminar on Higher Educationby British Council

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Students of II MCA, III MCA , I M.Sc ( Data Science) and II M.Sc

(Data Science) attended a skill development program on “Problem

Solving and Programming in Python” organized by Department of

Computer Science in collaboration with Dhyanahita Educational

Society. 16/09/9 to 21/09/2019

NSS activityBlood Donation camp3rd July 2019 at GIMSR Premises,

occasion of 81st birth Anniversary of the Founder

president GITAM, Late Dr. M. V. V. S. Murthii

N.Samanth, Bharat Surya and Venkata Ratnam

Dept. of Computer ScienceAbhyaas-2.O at Chandrampalem High School,

Endada Primary School and Endada High

School .

MSc Microbiology I and III Semester studentsWon quiz competition in “GENERCON 2019”

Bio fest organised by Gaytri Vidya Parishad16th September, 2019

Poonam Kumari (MCA)Placed in Deloitte, as GDAS, Software Engineer/Quality Engineer. Annual

CTC in LPA 7.6

Vijay Dasari, Kiran Jami (MCA), Shahid Shaik (MCA) and Sakshi Gupta(M.Sc. Data Science) Placed in TCS with CTC in LPA 3.53A.Pradeep Kumar Reddy and Gaurav Kumar (MCA)Placed in Accenture as Associate Software Engineer, CTC in LPA 4.5

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Devansh ShankerDept. of Biochemistry and Bioinforamtics2nd prize, Essay writing competitionGITAM Foundation day , 28th Feb - 2nd

March 2019

Ms.R.Sanjana (BEM) Third year-Fifth Semester & Ms.N.Tanuja

participated in qualifier round of Nature and Environment quiz

competitions organized by Kannur Kandal Project, Apppolo tyres on 24-

09-2019 at Dr.L.B.College

N.Tanuja (BEM –Second Year, V/ Meghamal(BEM Second Year), M.

Harichandana ) M.Sc Envir onmental Science –First Year , Pury Priya (M.Sc

Enviornmental Science First Year) Priyanka Surimulla (M.Sc Enviornmental

Science First Year) participated in National Symposium on Circular Economy:

Resource Circulation in SMEs & Employee health & Well being at work place for

improving Productivity and Sustainability on August 12th, 2019 organized by

GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM (Deemed to be University),Visakhapatnam

M.Sc Environmental Science & BEM Students visited Lalitha

Metals, Sarvani, Redymix, Concrete Industry, RVR Fabricating IndustryLocated in Autornagar Visakhaptnam.

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DST Scientist visit

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Guest lecture by IICT Scientist

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World Photography Day

Inauguration of computer skill development program

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DST Scientist visit

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Workshop on Disaster Recovery (9.9.2019)

Clay idols distribution on the occasion of vinayaka chathurdhi

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Prof. M. Saratchandra Babu’s (Principal, GIS) visit to Perth, Australia

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Ozone day (16.9.2019)

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FPLC & 2D- Gel Electrophoresis Workshop

The Department of Biochemistry & Bioinformatics, Institute of Science, GITAM

(Deemed to be University) has organized Two day workshop “FPLC & 2D- Gel

Electrophoresis” on 6th & 7th September, 2019. Dr. K. Vijaya Rachel is organizing

secretary of the workshop. Prof. Ch. Surekha is the Convener for this workshop.

Prof. M. Rama Rao, Dr. N. Nageswara Rao Reddy and Dr. A. Krishna Chaitanya are

the Co-Conveners and Dr. Shanti Latha Pandrangi, Dr. P. Vasudeva Raju and Dr. N.

Deepthi are the members.

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Orientation Program on Skill Development

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Skill Development Orientation Course was conducted by GITAM

(Deemed to be University) for all Science Program Students. It was

conducted from 19-8-2019 to 22-8-2019. From Department of

Computer Science BCA and MCA students were attended this

Program.

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Aspirin May Halve Air Pollution Harms

A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal

anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the

adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function.

The researchers found that the use of any NSAID nearly

halved of the effect of PM on lung function, with the

association consistent across all four weekly air pollution

measurements from same-day to 28 days prior to the lung

function test.

[Oct 2, 2019]

LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

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Environmental toxins impair immune system over multiple generations

New research shows that maternal exposure to a common

and ubiquitous form of industrial pollution can harm the

immune system of offspring and that this injury is passed

along to subsequent generations, weakening the body's

defenses against infections such as the influenza virus.

[Oct 2, 2019]

LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

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A new concept could make more environmentally friendly batteries possible

A new concept for an aluminium battery has twice the energy

density as previous versions, is made of abundant materials,

and could lead to reduced production costs and

environmental impact. The idea has potential for large scale

applications, including storage of solar and wind energy.

[Sep 30, 2019]

LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

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Antimicrobial resistance is drastically rising

Researchers have shown that antimicrobial-resistant

infections are rapidly increasing in animals in low and

middle income countries. They produced the first global of

resistance rates, and identified regions where interventions

are urgently needed.

[Sep 19, 2019]

LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

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[May 15, 2019]

Aluminium is one of several promising alternatives to

lithium-ion battery technology. While not yet capable of the

same energy density, aluminium is an abundant resource

that is already deeply embedded in industrial cycles and is

potentially much more environmentally friendly than lithium.

LATEST SCIENTIFIC NEWS

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[Sep 15, 2019]

Nature has evolved a dazzling array of materials that

help organisms thrive in diverse habitats. Sometimes,

scientists can exploit these designs to develop useful

materials with similar or completely new functions.

Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials &

Interfaces have made a durable and flexible super-

water-repelling material inspired by spiky porcupinefish

skin.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Environmental Impact 20205th International Conference on

Environmental and Economic

Impact on Sustainable Development

10 – 12 June 2020

Seville, Spain

https://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferenc

es/2020/environmental-impact-2020

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8th International Symposium

on Sensor ScienceDresden, Germany

Gathering of the interdisciplinary

community is necessary for

synergistic development in the field

of sensors and improvement of life

quality. Updating the community on

the most recent works and building

new links between disciplines

enables discussion and new

collaborations.

https://sciforum.net/conference/I3S20

20Dresden

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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Embracing Languages and

Cultures for a Better World:Eighth International Conference

on Immersion and Dual Language

Education

October 7–10, 2020

Grand America Hotel

Salt Lake City, UT

https://l2trec.utah.edu/dliimmersionco

nference/index.php

46th Annual ConferenceIASSIST 2020: Data By DesignGothenburg, Sweden, May 19–22, 2020

Host institution: Swedish National Data Service (SND).

https://iassistdata.org/conferenc

es/iassist-annual-conference