Chair by Prof. T. N.

Guru Row
Prof. Simon. J. Lancaster (10.40-11.10)

School of Chemistry
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom

Short Biodata
Dr Lancaster obtained a BSc 1991, MSc 1992 and PhD 1995, from the University of East
Anglia. In 1996 the RSC awarded him the Laurie Vergnano prize for the best contribution to
Inorganic Chemistry by a young researcher for his work on Early Transition Metal Alkyl
Cations and their role in Polymerisation Catalysis. He then spent four years as a research
officer at the University of Leeds. In February 2000 Dr Lancaster returned to UEA as a
Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2009. He is
currently Director of Admissions.

Research Interest
Very Weakly Basic Anions, Homogenous Catalysis

Awards
Royal Society of Chemistry Higher Education Teaching Award Winner 2013. 
Awarded for innovative use of technology to engage, challenge and enthuse students by
blurring the boundaries between the internet and the lecture theatre.

Title of talk
Employing technology to facilitate constructive learning in the lecture
theatre
Prof. V. Ramamurthy (11.10-11.40)

Department of Chemistry

University of Miami

1301 Memorial Drive

Miami, FL 33124-0431

Short biodata

B. Sc., Chemistry, University of Madras, India 1966.

M. Sc., Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, 1968.

Ph. D., Chemistry, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, U.S.A., 1974, (R.S.H. Liu)

Postdoctoral

University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, 1974-75, (P. de Mayo).

Columbia University, New York, U.S.A., 1975-78, (N. J. Turro).

Research Interest

Controlling Photochemistry with Cations and Confinement Photochemistry in Bowls,

Baskets, Cages and Cavities

Title of the talk

Science and Scientists

Prof. Mangala Sunder Krishnan (11.40-12.10)

Department of Chemistry
IIT Madras
India

Short Biodata
B.Sc St Xaviers Collage Tirunelvelli 1974-1977
M.Sc Madras University 1977-1979
BARC- 1979-1982
PhD McGill University 1982-1988
Post-Doctoral fellow
University of British Columbia 1988-1989
University of Montreal 1990-1993
Queens University 1993-1995
Assistant Prof IIT Madras 1996

Research Interest
Theoretical molecular and magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Theoretical reaction dynamics/Statistical mechanics

Quantum information and quantum entanglement.

Computational quantum chemistry

Title of Talk
Online Course and Content Development Models for Chemical Education
in India
Prof. Vladimir. Komarov (12.10-12.30)

Leningrad Technological Institute Lensoveta

January 1975 to January 1989
Associate Professor
St. Petersburg, Russia

Short Biodata
Leningrad State University,
Master of Science: Physics, spectroscopy, optics, lasers
Leningrad (now St.Petersburg), Russia
1970
COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
January 1989 to January 1990
Visiting Professor
Philadelphia, PA

Research Interest
Responsibilities: lectures, practical classes and laboratory studies on general physics
Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions
Inspired students to translate their academic interests into the real world by taking positive
actions
Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical
thinking abilities.
Developed and taught classroom and online courses in General Physics and Chemical
Physics Responsibilities: lectures, workshops, research and instrument in the field of lasers,
optics and applied optics. Guide 5 graduate students.
Proctored 4 final exams at the end of each semester.
Organized recruitment and admission events for prospective students.
Counseled undergraduates in regard to educational and professional goals.
Maintained a teaching load of 6 undergraduate and graduate courses each semester.

Title of Talk
Spiral Approach in Chemistry education in 21st Century-Systems,

Systematics and Schematics

Prof.V.Keshavamoorthy (12.30-12.50)

Department of Chemistry
IITKanpur
India

Short Biodata
B.Sc. (Vivekananda College, Univ. of Madras 1987); M.S. (Villanova U. 1989 with JR de La

Vega); Ph.D. (Berkeley 1994 with WH Miller); Postdoc (Cornell with GS Ezra); Joined IITK

(1996); Gopal Das Bhandari Outstanding Teacher Award (2008);

Research Interest
Our research is focused on understanding the mechanisms, and hence controlling,
intramolecular vibrational energy redistribution (IVR) in molecules. The study of IVR is
essential to obtain insights into the dynamical processes that govern the making and breaking
of chemical bonds.

Awards and honors :

1. ΣΠΣ Physics honor society, 1989 (Villanova). Given in recognition of high scholarship in
Physics.
2. ΣΞ Scientific honor society, 1995 (Berkeley).
3. Gopal Das Bhandari Memorial Distinguished Teacher Award, IIT Kanpur,
2008

Title of talk
Communicating the Excitement of Modern Physical Chemistry to
Undergraduate Students