Organized by
Department of Chemistry, The Bhawanipur Education Society College
In collaboration with
Indian Photobiology Society (IPS)
Rani Rashmoni Green University
IQAC, Uluberia College, Uluberia, Howrah
In association with
IQAC, The BES College
Seminar Committee, Science Section, The BES College
Name of the Activity: International Conference On Emerging Trends In Chemical Sciences Towards Sustainability & Interdisciplinarity-2026 (ETCSTSI – 2025).
Type of Activity: International Conference
Date: 8/01/2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 05.00 PM
Details of the Resource persons:
Speakers:
a. Keynote Speaker: Prof. Joe Otsuki, Department of Materials and Applied Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University, Japan Nihon University, Japan
b. Invited Speakers:
i. Alakesh Bisai, Department of Chemical Sciences, IISER Kolkata
ii. Chittaranjan Sinha, Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata
iii. Sourav Das, Department of Molecular, Chemistry and Materials Science,
Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
iv. Biswajit Mondal, Department of Chemistry, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
v. athik Maji, Department of Chemistry, Rani Rashmoni Green University
c. Chairpersons:
i. Biswadip Banerji, Chief Scientist & Head of the Department, Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF, IICB), Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
ii. Nitin Chattopadhyay, CSIR Emeritus Scientist, Jadavpur University (Retd.) and Former President, Indian Photobiology Society
iii. Subrata Mukhopadhyay, Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University
d. Judges:
i. Amit Kumar Paul, Associate Professor, Chemical Sciences, Bose Institute
ii. Ramananda Maity, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta
iii. Rajkumar Nandi, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University
iv. Smritimoy Pramanik, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Calcutta
v. Swati De, Department of Chemistry, University of Kalyani
vi. Biswajit Mondal, Department of Chemistry, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
vii. Pathik Maji, Department of Chemistry, Rani Rashmoni Green University
No. of Participants: Total 240+ participants (out of which 90 were outsiders).
Objective of the event: The conference aims to explore and showcase emerging developments in chemical sciences with a strong emphasis on sustainability and interdisciplinary research. It brings together students, research scholars, faculty, and industry professionals to engage with cutting-edge research, share insights, and discuss the role of chemistry in sustainable innovation and real-world applications.
Brief description of the event: The Department of Chemistry, The Bhawanipur Education Society College, successfully organized in collaboration with Indian Photobiology Society, Rani Rashmoni Green University and Uluberia College a One-Day International Conference titled “Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences towards Sustainability & Interdisciplinarity–2026 (ETCSTSI–2026)” on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The conference brought together eminent scientists, academicians, research scholars, and students from across India and abroad to foster meaningful discussions on contemporary advances in the chemical sciences, with a focus on sustainability and interdisciplinary research.
The programme commenced with registration and hi-tea, followed by an inaugural session marked by insightful addresses from distinguished dignitaries. Dr. Saugata Konar, Convenor of the conference, welcomed the gathering and emphasized the need for collaborative scientific efforts to address global challenges. Dr. Pinki Saha Sardar, Vice Principal Science of The BES College, highlighted the institution’s commitment to promoting research culture and academic excellence. Addresses by Dr. Samir Kanti Datta, Dean of Science, The BES College; Prof. Chittaranjan Sinha, Secretary, Indian Photobiology Society; Dr. Kamalesh Das, Uluberia College; Dr. Pathik Maji, Rani Rashmoni Green University, enriched the inaugural proceedings.
The scientific sessions featured a series of keynote and invited lectures delivered by renowned scientists. The keynote lecture was delivered by Prof. Joe Otsuki of Nihon University, Japan, who spoke on Supramolecular Approach to Functional Materials based on Porphyrin Building Blocks.
Subsequent sessions included invited lectures delivered by distinguished speakers Prof. Alakesh Bisai (IISER Kolkata) and Dr. Biswajit Mondal (IIT Gandhinagar), who discussed recent advances in organic and medicinal chemistry. Subsequent sessions included lectures by Dr. Sourav Das (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel), Dr. Pathik Maji (Rani Rashmoni Green University), and Prof. Chittaranjan Sinha (Jadavpur University), covering interdisciplinary research areas spanning molecular chemistry, materials science, and innovative synthetic strategies.
A major highlight of the conference was the parallel oral presentation sessions by young scientists, undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing a vibrant platform for budding researchers to showcase their work. The poster presentation session, involving students, research scholars, and faculty members, encouraged academic interaction and exchange of innovative ideas.
The conference concluded with an award distribution and valedictory session, during which Young Scientist Awards and Best Paper Presenter Awards were conferred. This was followed by participant feedback and a formal vote of thanks by the Jt. Convenors, Dr. Jaydeep Adhikary of Uluberia College and Dr. Sugata Samanta of The BES College. The event marked a significant academic milestone, underscoring the crucial role of chemical sciences in driving sustainable development and fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
Overall, ETCSTSI-2026 was a highly enriching academic event that fostered knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary interaction, and research collaboration in the field of chemical sciences.
Outcome of the event: ETCSTSI–2026 concluded successfully, serving as a vibrant platform for the exchange of ideas among students, researchers, and academicians. The conference highlighted recent advances in chemical sciences with special emphasis on sustainability, green chemistry, and interdisciplinary approaches. Through insightful invited lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions, participants showcased innovative research and engaged in meaningful academic discussions. Outstanding contributions were recognized through awards such as Best Oral Presentation, Best Poster Presentation, and Young Scientist Awards, encouraging research excellence among young scholars. Overall, the conference strengthened academic collaboration, promoted sustainable scientific thinking, and contributed positively to the advancement of chemical science research.
