NAAC SHARDA SCHOOL OF

A+ BASIC SCIENCES
ACCREDITED & RESEARCH

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, SSBSR

and
Specialise Instruments on the behalf of Edinburgh Instruments Ltd
jointly organize
One-Day
National Seminar cum Workshop on

PHOTOLUMINESCENCE
SPECTROSCOPY
th
19 March 2024
Venue- Block-01, SET Board Room-005
 Introduction
Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy is a powerful tool to study the physical and chemical properties
of macromolecules. It has extraordinary sensitivity, high speci city and simplicity as compared to
other analytical techniques. It is widely accepted in the elds of medical diagnostics, environmental
science, forensics, DNA sequencing, material science, genetic analysis and biotechnology
applications.

Scope
The workshop aims to provide an in-depth introduction to steady-state PL technique and its applications in
different areas. The sessions combine a series of lectures presented by renowned experts in the eld followed
by practical sessions, intended to maximize the hands-on experience through a series of live demonstrations
on the two systems.

Who can Attend

The workshop is designed for students/technical personnel who use (look forward to use)
photoluminescence techniques and instrumentation as well as for researchers from both academia and
industry who wish to enhance their knowledge of photoluminescence applications.
Why should you attend
• To gain foundation level knowledge on the basic principles of steady-state photoluminescence
spectroscopy
• To know about new applications for advancement of your research
• To get insights into instrumentation and data analysis
• To discuss your research, daily challenges with samples, and results with experts
Overall programme structure
The workshop consists of comprehensive expert talks focusing on applications of Photoluminescence
spectroscopy and hands-on exposure to basics of instrumentation.

Program Schedule: 19th March 2024

Time Event Speaker
9:45 am - 10:00 am Inauguration / Welcome address Prof. (Dr.) Shyamal Banerjee
Dean SSBSR, SU
Session-1 (10:00 am - 11:00 am) Photoluminescence in Material Science Prof. (Dr.) Govind Gupta (NPL, New Delhi)
11:00 - 11:15 am Tea Break
Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:15 pm) Photoluminescence in Biomolecules Prof. (Dr.) Sobhan Sen (JNU, New Delhi)
Session-3 (12:15 pm - 12:30 pm) Company Introduction & Technical Mr. Ravi Mohan Garg
Product Overview of PL system Mr. Atul Kumar (Specialise Instruments)
(12:30 pm - 12:35 pm) Vote of Thanks Prof. Geeta Durga (Sharda University)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break
Session-4 (1:30 pm - 2:00 pm) Basics of Spectral analysis Prof. Geeta Durga (Sharda University)
Session-5 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) HANDS ON TRAINING Mr. Shubhneet Arora
Mr. Atul Kumar (Specialise Instruments)
 About the Speakers
Prof. (Dr.) Govind Gupta (AcSIR -NPL, New Delhi)
Prof. (Dr.) Govind Gupta is a Senior Principal Scientist at the Academy of Scienti c &
Innovative Research (AcSIR), affiliated with the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL).
With a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from G.B. Pant University, his research interests span a
wide array of topics including III-Nitrides Materials growth, Chemiresistive Gas Sensors,
Metal Oxides & Two-dimensional Materials Growth & Device fabrication, Optoelectronic
device fabrication, Surface & Interface Physics, Electronic structure, Optical Characterization,
and Plasmonics. Dr. Gupta's signi cant contributions are re ected in his impressive publication
record, which includes over 300 publications. His research has been funded by various
organizations including SERB, UPE-II, DBT-BUILDER, and DST, focusing on the development
of sensor devices, solar cells, photodetectors, and solid-state lighting technologies. He is a fellow
of several renowned societies including the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), the Institute of Physics
(FInstP), and the Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (FIETE). He has received numerous prestigious
awards and fellowships for his contributions to the eld of materials science and technology, including the National
Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award, the NPL Outstanding Young Scientist of the
Year, and the IFW-ICNN Young Scientist Award. Dr. Gupta is actively involved in mentoring Ph.D. students and serves as
a member of various professional societies and institutions contributing signi cantly to the advancement of scienti c
research and education in India.

Prof. Sobhan Sen (JNU, New Delhi)

Prof. (Dr.) Sobhan Sen is a distinguished physical chemist known for his signi cant contributions
to spectroscopy, biophysics, and molecular dynamics stimulation. With a Ph.D. from the
Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, and extensive postdoctoral research
experience at renowned institutions worldwide. He boasts an impressive publication record
with 55 research papers and 2 book chapters, garnering over 1700 citations in Scopus, 2052
in Google Scholar. In addition to his achievements, Dr. Sen has led several pioneering research
projects that have been funded by esteemed organizations like SERB, UPE-II, and DBT-BUILDER,
focusing on nucleic acids, ligand interactions with DNA, and biological exploration. As Principal
Investigator, he spearheaded projects such as “Probing the interplay of conformational and
dynamical spaces of nucleic acids” and “Understanding the Role of Water in Ligand-Interactions with DNA and Lipid
Membrane,” which utilized single molecule and ensemble photoluminescence spectroscopy alongside computer simulation
techniques. With a dedication to both research and education, Dr. Sen has made signi cant contributions to academia.
He is a member of various societies such as Joint-Secretary Photoluminescence Society, Life Member of Photoluminescence
Society, Indian Photobiology Society Indian Society for Radiation and Photochemical Sciences. His leadership and expertise
have been recognized through various awards and honours, including the Chemical Research Society of India (CSRI)
Bronze Medal and the Asian and Oceania Photochemistry Association (APA) Young Scientist Prize.
 About the Speakers
Mr. Ravi Mohan Garg (Specialise Instruments)
I’m happy to share that I’m working with Specialise Instruments
from past 25 years as a Sales Head and counting it on…
We have expanded our organisation to this extent in Instrumen
tation eld that we’re celebrating 28 years of its commencement.
It’s a matter of great pride to see our company growing
embracing good value system and achieving trust that holds the
relationships together and I knew we have ful lled our promise
of staying transparent with our customers and will continues the
same in future.

Mr. Atul Kumar (Specialise Instruments)

Award winning Spectroscopy Engineer who specializes in
Spectroscopy eld with over twelve years of experience as a
Technical Manager in Specialise Instruments and Edinburgh
Instruments, UK.
Having Demonstrated history of working in the R&D
I nstrumentation I ndustr y. Sk illed in Spec troscopy
Photoluminescence/Photoluminescence Spectroscopy, Lasers.
Actively involved at Regional, National and International levels
supporting the spectroscopy.

Mr. Shubhneet Arora (Specialise Instruments)

Senior Technical Support engineer who accomplished with
Instrumentation eld, application and hardware support and I
enjoy my skills to contribute to the exciting technology advance
that happen every day at Specialise Instruments and Edinburgh
Instruments, UK.
Working with this company from past 5 years and looking a wide
range of Spectroscopy products.

An Engineer which involves Installation, maintenance of sophisti-

cated instruments and all other support for the systems in PAN
India.
 PATRONS

Shri. P. K. Gupta Shri. Y.K. Gupta

Hon. Chancellor, Sharda University Hon. Pro- Chancellor, Sharda University

CO-PATRON

Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara Vice - Chancellor,

Sharda University

CONVENERS

Prof. (Dr.) Shyamal Banerjee Dr. Bhuvnesh Kumar

Dean SSBSR, Sharda University Dean Resesarch, Sharda University

CO-CONVENERS
Prof. (Dr.) Geeta Durga Dr. Anupam Agarwal
Professor, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry