Experts stress importance of chemistry to sustainability research
The Hindu
Experts emphasize chemistry's vital role in sustainability research at the ISETCS–2026 symposium, highlighting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Experts participating in a symposium reiterated the importance of chemistry in sustainability, advanced materials, and energy-related research.
Addressing the recent international symposium on ‘Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences (ISETCS–2026)’, P. Prakash Babu, Vice-Chancellor, who delivered the presidential address, outlined the growing global need for interdisciplinary research and emphasised the pivotal role of chemists in addressing contemporary scientific, technological, and societal challenges.
The event, hosted by the Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University, brought together academicians, researchers, and students from India and abroad to deliberate on recent advances and emerging directions in the chemical sciences.
K. Tharanikkarasu, Director of Studies, and Sibnath Deb, Dean of School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences, highlighted the importance of chemistry in sustainability, advanced materials, and energy-related research.
D. Basavaiah, leading chemist and INSA Senior Scientist at University of Hyderabad, in his keynote address, outlined current expectations of chemists across disciplines.
M. Bakthadoss, Chairman of ISETCS–2026 and Head of the Department of Chemistry, Pondicherry University, also spoke.
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