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BIOSPECTRUM – the first International Conference on Biotechnology and Biosciences, was held at the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata campus on 25th and 26th August, 2017.

BIOSPECTRUM – the first International Conference on Biotechnology and Biosciences, was held at the University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Kolkata campus on 25th and 26th August, 2017.
We received 200 submissions, including full research papers and posters from leading Institutions like:-
– Tokyo University of Science, Japan
– Research Institute of Biotechnology & Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University- Korea
– DRDO – Haldwani 
– Jawahar Lal University, Delhi
– IIT Delhi
– IIT Bombay
– IIT Kharagpur
– IIT (BHU)
– IIT Roorkee
– IIT Guwahati
– IIT Bhubneswar
– CSIR – IICT
– CSIR – NEIST
– CSIR – National Botanical Research Institute
– CSIR – Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
– NIT, Karnataka
– ICAR
– Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research, Karnal
– Calcutta University
– Jadavpur University
– many other prominent Institutions and Universities in this context.
We received support from West Bengal Biodiversity Board and West Bengal Department of Biotechnology.
BIOSPECTRUM, 2017 saw a great line of keynote speakers who are literally stalwarts of their field:-
– Prof. Takeo Sasaki (Professor, Tokyo University of Science, Japan)
– Dr. Hemanta Majumder (Scientist, CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Biology)
– Prof. Uday Bandopadhyay (Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Biology; Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Govt. of India)
– Prof. Utpal Roychaudhuri (CO-ORDINATOR, Centre for Medicinal Food & Applied Nutrition, EX-HEAD Department of Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, India)
– Prof. Somdeb Bose Dasgupta (Associate Professor, Indian Intitute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India)
– Prof. Ruma Pal (Professor, Head of the Dept., Botany, University of Calcutta, India)
– Prof. Raja Banerjee (Associate Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, WBUT)
– Prof. K. P. Ghatak (Professor and Dean Engineering, University of Engineering & Management (UEM))

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The University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Jaipur, takes immense pride in conferring the Honoris Causa (Doctor of Engineering – D.Engg.) upon Smt. Sudha Murty, in recognition of her unparalleled contributions to philanthropy, education, social welfare, and nation-building.
UEM Jaipur Bestows Honoris Causa Upon Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri Awardee Smt. Sudha Murty The University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Jaipur, takes immense pride in conferring the Honoris Causa (Doctor of Engineering – D.Engg.) upon Smt. Sudha Murty, in recognition of her unparalleled contributions to philanthropy, education, social welfare, and nation-building. A celebrated author, educationist, humanitarian, and corporate leader, Smt. Sudha Murty has dedicated her life to transforming society through women’s empowerment, rural development, STEM education, and ethical leadership. As Founder-Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, she has pioneered groundbreaking initiatives in healthcare, education, and public infrastructure, fostering sustainable community development. Her literary works have inspired generations, advocating for ethics, values, and inclusive progress. Currently serving as a Member of Rajya Sabha and Chairperson of Murty Trust, she continues to influence national policies and drive impactful change. Honored with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, she exemplifies leadership, compassion, and intellectual excellence. At this prestigious Convocation Ceremony, UEM Jaipur proudly awarded degrees to 534 students across B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA, BPT, MPT, and Ph.D. programs. It is a moment of immense pride for our graduating students to receive their degrees at the same event where Smt. Sudha Murty was honored with this distinguished recognition. With this honor, UEM Jaipur celebrates her visionary leadership and enduring inspiration, encouraging future generations to contribute towards a more equitable, progressive, and compassionate world. #TopRankedUniversity#uemian#uem#UEMJaipur
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